World Beard Day: A Cheeky Tribute to History’s Best Beards

Best Pop Beard – ZZ Top

Rock stars? Check.

Legendary tunes? Double-check.

And those beards? Absolutely iconic. ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill have taken their facial hair to rock star levels. They’re so serious about their beards, even the irony of their drummer, Frank Beard, being the only member without a beard doesn’t dampen their vibe.

Beard Rating: 9/10 – For sheer length, rock 'n' roll legacy, and staying power.

Best Warrior Beard – King Leonidas

Remember that Spartan warrior king who stood against an entire Persian army with just 300 men behind him? Yeah, King Leonidas rocked one heck of a beard while doing it.

With that kind of testosterone and grit, it’s no wonder his beard is almost as legendary as his battle cry.

Gerard Butler’s beard in 300 didn’t hurt the beard’s case either.

Beard Rating: 9/10 – That beard could probably fight Xerxes on its own.

Best Hollywood Beard – Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump’s beard is the very definition of "the journey, not the destination."

His post-run facial hair was symbolic of endurance, strength, and going the distance—even when life throws a few curveballs.

From heartache to triumph, this beard has seen it all.

Beard Rating: 10/10 – When the hair and beard merge perfectly, it’s an instant classic.

Best Presidential Beard – Abraham Lincoln

Honest Abe might have led the country through the Civil War, but let’s not forget his contribution to beard culture.

Lincoln’s chin curtain beard became so iconic that people even wrote him letters suggesting it would make his face look fuller.

Spoiler: They were right. And though no other US president has sported a beard in the last century, Lincoln’s holds strong.

Beard Rating: 7/10 – Not the bushiest, but points for historical significance.

Most Loved Beard – Santa Claus

Jolly old Saint Nick, with his snowy-white beard, has been winning hearts (and leaving cookies untouched) for centuries.

Santa’s beard isn’t just festive—it’s magical. Honestly, can you even picture Santa without that iconic fluff?

Didn’t think so.

Beard Rating: 10/10 – Ho, ho, ho, beard perfection.

Best Wizard Beard – Gandalf

“You shall pass” only if you’ve got a beard like Gandalf’s.

The wise wizard from The Lord of the Rings didn’t just wield magic - he wielded a beard that demanded respect.

Every flick of that wizard staff was backed by some serious facial hair.

Beard Rating: 9/10 – Mystical powers aside, this beard is truly epic.

Best Political Beard – Karl Marx

The father of communism and bushy beard connoisseur.

Karl Marx’s beard wasn’t just thick and robust—it was a revolutionary icon in itself. His beard was every bit as intense as his political ideas, and both had a lasting impact on history.

Beard Rating: 8/10 – Full, untamed, and slightly ahead of its time.

Best Animal Beard – Bearded Emperor Tamarin

Even animals are getting in on the beard game! The Bearded Emperor Tamarin sports a ‘stache and beard that would make any hipster jealous.

And, let’s be real, maintaining that level of facial hair in the wild?

That’s impressive stuff.

Beard Rating: 9/10 – It’s so regal, even the babies have it. Now that’s commitment.

Final Thoughts

So, there you have it - history’s finest beards, all in one place.

Whether you’re rocking a Gandalf-like mane or keeping it clean and sharp, National Beard Day is the perfect excuse to let that facial hair run wild.

Because behind every great man, there’s an even greater beard. And let’s be honest, you can’t truly trust a man without one, right?