Guy Laliberté is a Québécois billionaire businessman and poker player. Along with Gilles Ste-Croix, he is the co-founder of Cirque du Soleil, which was founded in 1984. The Canadian circus company's shows have since been seen by more than 90 million people worldwide. Before founding the company, he had busked, performing as an accordion player, stiltwalker, and fire-eater.
Guy Laliberté, Canadian businessman, philanthropist, and poker player, founded Cirque du Soleil
On September 2, in the year 1959, Guy Laliberté, Canadian businessman, philanthropist, and poker player, founded Cirque du Soleil. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 2, one of 443 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Guy Laliberté. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on September 2, 1959 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 22 May 2026.
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