1. Don Rickles (1926)

American Comedian Actor

Legendary insult comedian who was a frequent guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and a fixture on The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast specials. He also voiced Mr. Potato Head in...

2. David Attenborough (1926)

Broadcaster Naturalist

Legendary naturalist and nature documentary producer who created the documentaries Planet Earth and The Life of Birds, among many others.

3. Hugo Banzer (1926)

President Of Bolivia

During the 1970s, Banzer governed his native Bolivia as a military dictator. After forming the right-wing Nationalist Democratic Action party, he was constitutionally elected to his second term as president...

4. Elizabeth II (1926)

Queen Regnant Of The Commonwealt

Became the constitutional monarch of 16 countries and the Supreme Governor of the Church of England after her coronation in 1953. She became the longest reigning monarch in British history.

5. Lou Ottens (1926)

Engineer

Dutch engineer, investor and former director of the Phillips Hasselt conglomerate. He worked for Phillips his entire professional career and was credited as the inventor of the cassette tape and...

6. Hugh Hefner (1926)

Founder And Editor-in-chief Of P

Magazine publisher, First Amendment advocate, and founder of Playboy Enterprises.

7. Leslie Nielsen (1926)

Canadian Actor And Comedian

Comic actor who starred in the Naked Gun franchise and in Airplane! He was known for his deadpan delivery, which helped make his oblivious characters believable.

8. Ben Wicks (1926)

Canadian Cartoonist

Famed Canadian cartoonist and well-respected humanitarian. In 1986, he was named a member of the Order of Canada; a highly prestigious honor.

9. Eric Morecambe (1926)

British Comedian

British comedian most known for "Morecambe and Wise," the comedy act he shared with Ernie Wise. The duo co-starred together on the television series The Morecambe & Wise Show.

10. Jimmy Savile (1926)

English Dj Actor Media Personali

Radio DJ who gained fame for his eccentric and flamboyant television personality as the host of BBC's Jim'll Fix It. In 1971, he was awarded the OBE for his charity...

11. James Reaney (1926)

Poet

Canadian poet, librettist, dramatist, academic, and three-time recipient of The Governor General's Award. His poetry collections include The Red Heart and Imprecations: The Art of Swearing; his plays include Masks...

12. David Berglas (1926)

Magician

Magician who focused on psychological mind tricks and illusions.

13. Fred Winter (1926)

British Horse Trainer

Legendary English horse jockey who won a record 923 National Hunt winners, which was later broken.

14. Lew Burdette (1926)

American Professional Baseball P

He teamed with left-hander Warren Spahn to form a powerful pitching tandem for the Boston and Milwaukee Braves.

15. Carleton Carpenter (1926)

Actor Magician Dancer Writer

American stage and screen actor who appeared in Broadway productions of Bright Boy, Three to Make Ready, and John Murray Anderson's Almanac.

16. Ronald Mason (1926)

Director

A well known BBC producer and director, Mason was a prominent member of the European Broadcasting Union and was the chief executive of BBC Radio Drama. He is perhaps most...

17. Jerry Lewis (1926)

Movie Actor

Jerry Lewis is a famous Movie Actor, who was born on March 16, 1926 in United States. Comedian, actor, and muscular dystrophy telethon host who formed one of history’s greatest...

18. Jean Marie Lustiger (1926)

Religious Leader

Jean Marie Lustiger is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on September 17, 1926 in France. French cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who was the Archbishop of Paris...

19. Elmer Kelton (1926)

Journalist Novelist

An American writer and journalist, he is best known for such Western novels as Barbed Wire and Buffalo Wagons.

20. Harry Lumley (1926)

Hockey Player

NHL Hall of Fame goaltender who won a Stanley Cup Championship with the Detroit Red Wings in 1950.

21. Margrot Frank (1926)

Family Member

Known for being the sister of holocaust diarist Anne Frank. According to Anne's writings, Margrot also kept a diary of her experiences, but no trace was ever found. She was sent to...

22. Elena Verdugo (1926)

Movie Actress

American film and television actress who played a role in the film The Big Sombrero in 1949 and a role in the ABC series Marcus Welby, M.D. which earned her...

23. Beverly Garland (1926)

Actress

Late TV veteran who played Dotty West on Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Barbara Douglas on My Three Sons.

24. Patrice Wymore (1926)

Actress And Singer

Actress who debuted on Broadway in the late 1940s and went on to appear in numerous films during the 1950s and 1960s. Her film credits include roles in Tea for...

25. Richard Matheson (1926)

American Fiction Writer

An American science fiction, horror, and fantasy author and screenwriter, he is best known for his novel-turned-film, I Am Legend. His other popular works include The Shrinking Man, What Dreams...

26. Moira Shearer (1926)

British Ballerina

Acclaimed English film actress and ballet dancer. She famously played the role of Victoria Page in a 1948, dance-themed film called The Red Shoes.

27. Herbert Kasper (1926)

American Fashion Designer

Fashion designer known for his association with brands like Dior and Rochas.

28. Abdus Salam (1926)

Pakistani Physicist

Known for his work in the physics sub-field of electroweak unification, this Pakistani scientist was a 1979 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics.

29. Stan Tracey (1926)

British Jazz Composer

Jazz pianist who toured with Cab Calloway and recorded the celebrated British jazz album based on Dylan Thomas' Under Milk Wood.

30. Granny Smith (1926)

Instagram Star

Granny Smith is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on August 1, 1926 in United States. Widely known for being social media star Ross Smith‘s grandmother and frequent collaborator....

31. Sidney Bryan Berry (1926)

War Hero

Sidney Bryan Berry is a famous War Hero, who was born on February 10, 1926 in United States. The recipient of four Silver Stars, forty-two Air Medals, two Purple Hearts,...

32. Ann B. Davis (1926)

TV Actress

Actress who played the housekeeper, Alice, on the television series The Brady Bunch and in the 1995 film The Brady Bunch Movie.

33. Vann Molyvann (1926)

Cambodian Architect

First fully qualified Cambodian architect of the New Khmer era who designed the State Palace and the Council of Ministers building. He also designed Cambodia's largest athletic venue, the 60,000-seat,...

34. Joseph Bratton (1926)

War Hero

For his service in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, this United States Army engineer and Lieutenant General received (among other honors) two Bronze Stars; a four-star Vietnam service medal; and...

35. Andy Griffith (1926)

American Actor

He became known as the Mayberry sheriff, Andy, on The Andy Griffith Show and starred in the 1957 film A Face in the Crowd. 

36. Julie London (1926)

Singer Actress

Jazz and pop singer who recorded "Cry Me a River" in 1955 and who acted for almost forty years in films like The Wonderful Country.

37. Albert Popwell (1926)

American Actor

American actor known for his performance in Dirty Harry as a bank robber who utters the line 'I gots to know,' and is on the receiving end of the famous Clint...

38. Bud Yorkin (1926)

American Director

Director and producer of the Emmy Award-winning TV special An Evening With Fred Astaire.

39. Vic Wertz (1926)

Baseball Player

Four-time MLB All-Star who played on six teams during his 17-year career.

40. Iris Hewson (1926)

Family Member

The mother of rock legend and U2 frontman Paul David Hewson, better known as Bono. She passed away when he was only fourteen and would later become the subject of his...

41. Harper Lee (1926)

Novelist

Southern American author who wrote the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird. She was awarded the 2007 Presidential Medal of Freedom for her tremendous contribution to American literature and culture. 

42. Murray Rothbard (1926)

American Economist

Known for his 1962 work Man, Economy, and State, this political and historical author and economist is also recognized for his contributions to the Libertarian political philosophy. He was involved...

43. Noor Jehan (1926)

Indian Singer And Actress

Actress and singer whose career spanned seven decades, and who appeared in the 1947 film Jugnu.

44. James Lipton (1926)

Poet Talk Show Host Writer Teach

Executive producer, director, and writer for the successful series Inside the Actors Studio, which premiered in 1994.

45. George Habash (1926)

Founder Of The Popular Front For

Secretary-General of the Palestine Front from 1967 to 2000 who was a prominent Palestinian Christian leader.

46. Robert Earle (1926)

Game Show Host

Game show host who notably presented the G.E. College Bowl from 1962 until 1970.

47. Bud Greenspan (1926)

American Film Director

Sports documentary filmmaker who earned Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Directors Guild of American and National Academy of Television.

48. Ian Paisley (1926)

Northern Ireland Political And R

Politician and church leader who was the Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland from 1971 to 2009. He was also the First Minister of Northern Ireland from...

49. Rushdy Abaza (1926)

Egyptian Actor

Egyptian actor who rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1956, he appeared in The Ten Commandments, Dalila, and Who Is the Murderer?

50. Shirley Jean Rickert (1926)

TV Actress

Shirley Jean Rickert is a famous TV Actress, who was born on March 25, 1926 in United States. American actress best known for her work as a child on the...