1. Edmund Wilson (1895)

American Writer

An American non-fiction author and literary critic, he is best known for works such as Axel's Castle (1931) and Patriotic Gore (1962). He served as an editor for The New...

2. Bishop Fulton Sheen (1895)

TV Show Host

Catholic commentator who made use of the power of television.

3. Fulton J. Sheen (1895)

Religious Leader

Fulton J. Sheen is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on May 8, 1895 in United States. American Archbishop who is considered one of the first televangelists. According to...

4. Lucian Blaga (1895)

Romanian Writer

Romanian philosopher, dramatist, and poet of the interbellum era who was known for Luciferian Knowledge and other works.

5. Richard Barthelmess (1895)

Actor

American silent film actor who nominated for an Oscar for his performances in The Patent Leather Kid and The Noose. In 1919, he appeared in Broken Blossoms, and in 1920,...

6. Dorothy Davenport (1895)

Actor Film Director

Actress and screenwriter who is best remembered for writing screenplays like 1934's The Road to Ruin and 1935's Women Must Dress.

7. Laszlo Moholy-Nagy (1895)

Painter

Painter and photographer associated with constructivism and known for integrating technology into the arts. He developed the photogram process.

8. George Hainsworth (1895)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

NHL Hall of Fame goaltender who took over for Georges Vezina on the Montreal Canadiens and dominated the 1920s and 1930s with the Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

9. Joseph Fields (1895)

Writer

Writer who won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Wonderful Town, as well as for writing screenplays like My Sister Eileen (1940), Junior Miss (1941), and The French Touch...

10. Howard Edward Butt Sr. (1895)

Entrepreneur

Howard Edward Butt Sr. is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on April 9, 1895 in United States. Remembered best for establishing the American H-E-B chain of grocery stores, this...

11. George VI (1895)

King-emperor

English monarch who ruled from 1936 until 1952. During the 1930s and '40s, he served as the final emperor of British-controlled India. His oldest daughter, Elizabeth II, became Queen of...

12. Rudolph Valentino (1895)

Silent Film Actor

Romantic silent film superstar who appeared in the 1921 film, The Sheik. His other notable films include Blood and Sand, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and The Eagle.

13. Josephine Pinckney  (1895)

Novelist

American novelist and poet best known for her novel Three O'clock Dinner.

14. Lewis Yancey (1895)

American Aviator

Pioneering aviator who made historic flights from Maine to Rome and from New York to Bermuda.

15. Florence Vidor (1895)

American Actor

She married King Vidor, who was a glamorous star in many silent pictures of the '20s.

16. José Iturbi (1895)

Actor

Musician and performer known for appearing in Anchors Aweigh, Thousands Cheer, and several other 1940s MGM musicals.

17. Benny Davis (1895)

American Performer

American vaudeville performer and composer who wrote the 1926 song "Baby Face" with Harry Akst.

18. Wally Wales (1895)

Actor

American film actor who appeared in over 220 films, including The Lone Ranger and Red River. He made his final appearance in the 1964 film, Law of the Lawless.

19. Wells Coates (1895)

Canadian Architect

Modernist who designed the Isokon building in Hampstead, London, Brighton's Embassy Court, and Kensington's 10 Palace Gate. He spent the majority of his life as a Canadian ex-patriate.

20. Shemp Howard (1895)

Actor

Actor best known for his performances with Larry Fine and his brother Moe Howard as a member of the Three Stooges. He left the Stooges in the early 1930s but...

21. Edna Purviance (1895)

Actress

American silent film actress who was known as the leading lady in Charlie Chaplin's films appearing in thirty roles since 1915.

22. Buckminster Fuller (1895)

American Inventor And Author

American architect who has published over thirty books and invented the geodesic dome and other futuristic devices.Carbon molecules known as fullerenes are named after him.

23. Immanuel Velikovsky (1895)

Psychologist

Controversial psychologist and scholar known for his reinterpretations of historical events. His book, Worlds in Collision, was published in 1950 and was a bestseller in the US.

24. Michael Arlen (1895)

Armenian Writer

Remembered for his Gothic novels, satirical and political works, short stories, plays, and screenplays, he is perhaps most well known for The Green Hat (1924), Young Men in Love (1927),...

25. J Edgar Hoover (1895)

Law Enforcement Officer

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1935 to 1972 who instituted a centralized fingerprint file and forensic laboratories.

26. Andy Razaf (1895)

Malagasy-american Musician

Lyricist best known for Ain't Misbehavin' and Honeysuckle Rose, which was written with Fats Waller.

27. Tubby Hall (1895)

American Musician

Jazz drummer who played with Carroll Dickerson's Orchestra and who also played with King Oliver, Jimmie Noone, and Johnny Dodds.

28. Clara Haskil (1895)

Romanian Musician

Classical musician known for her chamber music and mastery of early Romantic-era composers. Her career was hindered by many physical maladies.

29. Aliagha Vahid (1895)

Poet

Azerbaijani poet best known for his 1938 collection Mollaxana and for his medieval-style ghazal poetry. His individual poems include "Elevate, my angel" and "What Does the School Mean."

30. William Tubman (1895)

Liberian Politician 19th Preside

Liberian politician who was the 19th President of Liberia from 1944 until 1971. He is often regarded by the Liberian people as the father of modern Liberia.

31. Moshe Feinstein (1895)

Great Orthodox Jewish Rabbi Of T

Orthodox rabbi and Jewish law expert who became known for his numerous Halakha-based rulings.

32. Oscar Hammerstein II (1895)

Songwriter

Oscar Hammerstein II is a famous Songwriter, who was born on July 12, 1895 in United States. With longtime collaborator Richard Rodgers made legendary contributions to American musical theatre. According...

33. Irving Caesar (1895)

American Composer And Lyricist

Known for Swanee, Sometimes I'm Happy, Crazy Rhythm, and Tea for Two, which was among the most frequently recorded songs.

34. Roscoe Ates (1895)

Actor

Actor who appeared in film and television westerns, as well as film classics like The Champ and Alice in Wonderland. In 1929, he played a role in Billy the Kid and later...

35. Russell Hicks (1895)

Actor

Early 20th-century film actor who acted in nearly 300 films. His credits include Seven Sinners, The Flying Saucer, Janie, and Rodeo.

36. Harry Tobias (1895)

Lyricist

Known for Miss You, That Girl of Mine, and I'll Keep the Lovelight Burning. He began writing in his teens.

37. José Bozzano (1895)

Paraguayan Architect

Paraguayan Naval officer and ship builder who played a vital role in the Chaco War fought between Bolivia and Paraguay.

38. Jack Pennick (1895)

Actor

As one of John Ford's Stock Company actors, his snaggle-toothed visage appeared in dozens of the director's films. His credits include these classic films: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Alamo,...

39. Carmen Hill (1895)

American Baseball Player

Screwball pitcher who played 10 years in the major leagues and posted a career ERA of 3.44.

40. Clinton Presba Anderson (1895)

Politician

Clinton Presba Anderson is a famous Politician, who was born on October 23, 1895 in United States. Democratic politician from New Mexico who represented his state in the Senate for...

41. Reva Beck Bosone (1895)

Politician

Reva Beck Bosone is a famous Politician, who was born on April 2, 1895 in United States. Politician and member of the Democratic Party who was a US Congresswoman from...

42. Gopal Chandra Bhattacharya (1895)

Biologist

Gopal Chandra Bhattacharya is a famous Biologist, who was born on August 1, 1895 in India. Credited with popularizing science in Bengal, he is best known for his studies in...

43. Francelia Billington (1895)

American Actor

Silent film actress who became a talented cinematographer on films like White Sun and Blind Husbands.

44. Talbert Abrams (1895)

American Photographer And Aviato

Aerial photographer whose work spanned everything from World War I reconnaissance missions to the charting of highway routes.

45. Babette Deutsch (1895)

American Writer

American poet, translator, editor, and novelist best known for Animal, Vegetable, Mineral, a poetry collection published in 1954. Her other notable works include Coming of Age and Mask of Silenus....

46. Johnny Loftus (1895)

Horse Jockey

American horse jockey and member of the American Racing Hall of Fame, he amassed 721 wins during his career.

47. Edward Brophy (1895)

American Actor And Comedian

Best remembered as the voice of Timothy in the Walt Disney animated movie Dumbo, he also appeared in several 1930s films, including The Thin Man and The Champ.

48. Joe Fine (1895)

American Politician

Lithuanian businessman and politician who lived in Marquette, Michigan and served as its Mayor from 1964 to 1965.

49. George Machine Gun Kelly (1895)

Criminal

Murderous gangster of the Prohibition era. He became infamous for his kidnapping of wealthy oil executive Charles F. Urschel.

50. John Diefenbaker (1895)

Politician

John Diefenbaker is a famous Politician, who was born on September 18, 1895 in Canada. Canadian Tory politician who served as the 13th Prime Minister of Canada from 1957 to...