1. Ivan Cankar (1876)

Slovenian Writer And Activist

A modernist Slovene author, poet, playwright, and activist, he is best known for his novel Na Klancu (On the Hill); his drama Hlapci (Serfs); and his satirical work Pohujsanje v...

2. Jean Price-Mars (1876)

Haitian Teacher Diplomat Writer

Notable for his political and literary work, Price-Mars served in the Haitian Senate and penned La Republique d'Haiti et la Republique Dominicaine (1953); Ainsi Parla l'Oncle (1928); and other books...

3. GM Trevelyan (1876)

Historian

GM Trevelyan is a famous Historian, who was born on February 16, 1876 in United Kingdom. English historian and Whig Party promoter. He penned numerous historical works, including England in...

4. Austin Peay (1876)

American Politician

American politician who served as Governor of Tennessee from 1923 to 1927. He was Tennessee's first post-Civil War governor to win three terms in a row, as well as the...

5. Mordecai Brown (1876)

Major League Baseball Player

Dominant Hall of Fame pitcher in the MLB and two-time World Series Champion with the Chicago Cubs in 1907 and 1908.

6. Josef Hofmann (1876)

Pianist

Child prodigy, educator, and inventor who was considered the greatest pianist of his day until alcoholism wreaked havoc on his talents.

7. Saya San (1876)

Burmese Buddhist Monk Executed F

Famous for his key role in the Saya San Rebellion of the early 1930s, this doctor, Buddhist monk, and ardent anti-colonialist was executed as a result of his opposition to...

8. Norah Richards (1876)

Irish Playwright

Irish-born stage actress, director, writer, and theater producer remembered for her contributions to Punjabi theater in India. She was involved with Punjabi arts and culture for six decades of her...

9. Jack Morrissey (1876)

Major League Baseball Player

Second baseman who played in the MLB from 1902-1903 for the Cincinnati Reds.

10. Homer Lea (1876)

Non-Fiction Author

American-born non-fiction author who became known for his role in early 20th-century political reform movements in China.

11. Mieczyslaw Karlowicz (1876)

Composer

Polish composer and conductor who was a late Romantic, following in the footsteps of 19th century composer Richard Wagner.

12. Frank Chance (1876)

American Baseball Player

Former major league first baseman and manager who hit .296 during his 17-year career. He played for the Chicago Cubs when they were the Orphans.

13. Theodore Hardeen (1876)

American Magician

Brother of the legendary magician who was a noted escape artist in his own right.

14. Alvin Kraenzlein (1876)

Runner

Track medalist who won four gold medals - the first Olympian ever to do so - at the 1900 Olympic games in Paris.

15. Margaret Abbott (1876)

Amateur Golfer

The first American woman to take first place in an Olympic event, she won the Women's Golf Tournament at the 1900 Olympics.

16. Jack London (1876)

American Writer Of Fiction And N

American author best known for his adventure novels The Call of the Wild and White Fang, as well as for such short stories as To Build a Fire and The...

17. Luis Lloréns Torres (1876)

Puerto Rican Politician And Writ

Poet, writer, attorney, and political figure who fought, in the early years of the twentieth century, for Puerto Rican independence. In 1913, he co-founded a literary journal entitled La Revista...

18. Fred Duesenberg (1876)

Entrepreneur

Founder of the Duesenberg line of luxury automobiles who created some of the fastest and most powerful cars of the age.

19. Charles Francis Adams (1876)

Entrepreneur

Grocery store magnate who also bought stakes in Boston sports teams.

20. Sherwood Anderson (1876)

Novelist Short Story Writer

An American writer of novels, short fiction, poetry, and non-fiction works, he is best known for his 1919 short story collection, Winesburg, Ohio. His other works include Marching Men (1917),...

21. Sverre Hassel (1876)

Norwegian Explorer

Remembered as one of the first explorers to travel to the South Pole, he made his historic journey along with fellow adventurers Helmer Hanssen, Roald Amundsen, Oscar Wisting, and Olav...

22. Elsa Einstein (1876)

Wife Of Albert Einstein

Wife of renowned physicist Albert Einstein. She began an affair with Einstein while he was still married to Mileva Maric.

23. Ed Killian (1876)

Major League Baseball Pitcher

'Twilight Ed' was a dominant pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in the early 1900s.

24. Bruno Walter (1876)

German-born Conductor And Compos

As one of the 20th century's greatest conductors, he helped bring Gustav Mahler to prominence and into the repertory.

25. Irvin S. Cobb (1876)

Journalist

Irvin S. Cobb is a famous Journalist, who was born on June 23, 1876 in United States. A prolific journalist and short story writer, he is known for humorous works...

26. Vic Willis (1876)

American Baseball Player

Hall-of-Fame right-handed pitcher who won a World Series Championship in 1909 and won 20 or more games eight seasons.

27. Felix Fox (1876)

German Musician

Respected teacher and musician known for his collaborations with world-famous symphony orchestras and quartets.

28. Manuel de Falla (1876)

Composer

Manuel de Falla is a famous Composer, who was born on November 23, 1876 in Spain. One of the most influential musicians of the early 20th century. He wrote the...

29. Casper Holstein (1876)

American Mobster

A former mobster, most remembered for bringing back illegal gambling during the Harlem Renaissance.

30. Konrad Adenauer (1876)

Chancellor Of Germany

First post-war Chancellor of Germany from 1949 to 1963 who forged close relations with old enemies France and the United States. He worked hard to re-establish West German's place on...

31. Oskar Alexander (1876)

Croatian Painter

Painter and professor who received a medal from the Emperor of Austria for his paintings of the battlefields of World War I.

32. Ginger Beaumont (1876)

American Baseball Player

Outfielder best remembered for being the first batter of the first World Series in 1903 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He led the National League in hits and batting in 1902.

33. Ibn Saud (1876)

King

Also known as King Abdulaziz, he conquered neighboring lands to form the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over which he ruled for more than twenty years. During his reign, petroleum was...

34. Mike Donahue (1876)

American College Football Coach

Revered football coach who spent eighteen seasons as the head coach of the Auburn University Tigers. He won a National Championship with the team in 1913 and was eventually inducted...

35. Rupert Mayer (1876)

Fr. Mayer Was A German Jesuit Pr

German, Jesuit priest and a leading figure of the German Catholic church during the Third Reich in Munich.

36. Walther Vonholzhausen (1876)

Chess Player

German chess master and author who is known as a great strategist and problemist.

37. John Henry Turpin (1876)

War Hero

John Henry Turpin is a famous War Hero, who was born on August 20, 1876 in United States. Military veteran known for being one of the first African-American Chief Petty...

38. Victor Moore (1876)

Film Actor Stage Actot

Best remembered for his performances in 1930s and 1940s Broadway productions of such musicals as Anything Goes, Of Thee I Sing, and Louisiana Purchase, he also appeared in several popular...

39. Nellie Tayloe Ross (1876)

Politician

Nellie Tayloe Ross is a famous Politician, who was born on November 29, 1876 in United States. 14th Governor of Wyoming from 1925 to 1927 who was the first female...

40. Charles F. Kettering (1876)

Entrepreneur

Charles F. Kettering is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on August 29, 1876 in United States. Founder of the Delco automotive electronics company and the head of research at...

41. Paul Masson (1876)

Cyclist

French cyclist and three-time Olympic gold medalist, winning at the 1896 Athens Olympics.

42. Joe Marshall (1876)

Major League Baseball Player

Former outfielder who played two seasons in the majors with the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals.

43. Kārlis Goppers (1876)

Latvian Soldier And Scouting Pio

Latvian military officer and the founder and President of the Latvian Scout and Guide Central Organisation.

44. August Vollmer (1876)

American Police Chief

The initial Chief of Police in the city of Berkeley, California. He filled the position in the first two decades of the twentieth century and later headed the International Association...

45. Mary Roberts Rhinehart (1876)

Novelist

Mary Roberts Rhinehart is a famous Novelist, who was born on August 12, 1876 in United States. An American mystery writer, she is particularly known for her Miss Cornelia Van...

46. Jay Norwood Darling (1876)

Cartoonist

Jay Norwood Darling is a famous Cartoonist, who was born on October 21, 1876 in United States. Cartoonist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning twice: once in 1924...

47. Pope Pius XII (1876)

Celebrity

Pope Pius XII is a famous Celebrity, who was born on March 2, 1876 in Italy. Head of the Catholic Church from 1939 to 1958 who notably signed the controversial...

48. Raymond Duchamp-Villon (1876)

French Artist

French sculptor who made bronze statues, such as The Large Horse, located in the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston.

49. Walter Seymour Allward (1876)

Sculptor

Walter Seymour Allward is a famous Sculptor, who was born on November 18, 1876 in Canada. Canadian monumental sculptor widely praised for his skill and craftsmanship. He made the monument...

50. Walter Burley Griffin (1876)

Architect

Walter Burley Griffin is a famous Architect, who was born on November 24, 1876 in United States. Designed Canberra, Australia’s capital city; his modern style was influenced by the Prairie...