1. Mirza Alakbar Sabir (1862)

Poet

Mirza Alakbar Sabir is a famous Poet, who was born on May 30, 1862 in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani philosopher and poet whose innovative literary work spans the genres of satire, realism,...

2. Arthur Schnitzler (1862)

Austrian Writer And Doctor

Austrian-Jewish author and playwright associated with the Decadent movement, he is known for controversial works that denounce anti-Semitism and openly explore themes of sexuality. He is best known for his...

3. Carrie Jacobs-Bond (1862)

American Composer

Best known for writing the song I Love You Truly and being the first woman to sell one million copies of a song.

4. Moriz Rosenthal (1862)

Polish Pianist

One of Franz Liszt's most skilled pupils. He was respected and befriended by such luminaries as Johannes Brahms, Anton Rubinstein, and Camille Saint-Saëns.

5. Emil von Sauer (1862)

Pianist

Emil von Sauer is a famous Pianist, who was born on October 8, 1862 in Germany. Franz Liszt pupil who was considered the heir to his legacy, possessing Liszt’s charm...

6. May Irwin (1862)

Actress Singer

Stage and screen actress and vaudeville star whose Broadway and film credits include roles in the 1895 stage production of The Widow Jones and in the 1896 film The Kiss.

7. Julius Rosenwald (1862)

American Philanthropist

Part owner of Sears, Roebuck and Company who became a noted philanthropist with his own philosophy of giving.

8. Albert Toft (1862)

Sculptor

English sculptor who created many portraits, such as the Leamington Spa War Memorial and the Chadderton War Memorial.

9. William Valentine (1862)

Missionary

American teacher who was known as both an educator and missionary in the service of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society and ministered for thirty years in Asia.

10. Eduard Bornhöhe (1862)

Estonian Writer

Estonian writer who is remembered for his historical novels. His best-known works include Villu Voitlused (Battles of Villu), Usurandajate Radadel (On the Trail of Faith Travelers), and Kollid (Monsters).

11. Dummy Hoy (1862)

American Baseball Player

Starred in professional baseball for 15 seasons despite being deaf; recorded 2,044 hits while hitting .288 throughout his career.

12. Claude Debussy (1862)

Composer

Composer best known for the timeless "Clair de Lune." He was prominent in the evolution of Impressionist music and use of symbolism.

13. Albert Jeremiah Beveridge (1862)

Historian

Albert Jeremiah Beveridge is a famous Historian, who was born on October 6, 1862 in United States. United States senator from Indiana from 1899 until 1911 who was influential in...

14. Anastasios Metaxas (1862)

Architect And Sport Shooter

Restored the Panathinaiko Stadium where the 1896 Athens Summer Olympics were held. He was an Olympic athlete as well as an architect, and he competed in the military and free...

15. Albert Gran (1862)

American Actor

American actor who made notable appearances in the films Seventh Heaven as Paul Boul and Our Modern Maidens as B. Bickering Brown.

16. Charles Evans Hughes (1862)

Supreme Court Justice

Charles Evans Hughes is a famous Supreme Court Justice, who was born on April 11, 1862 in United States. Served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from...

17. Bernhard Stavenhagen (1862)

German Composer

Franz Liszt disciple, court pianist, and conductor who was a strong supporter of preserving Liszt's legacy and debuting new composers.

18. Homer Plessy (1862)

American Activist

Creole who violated Louisiana's racial segregation laws. The court's decision against him influenced the legalization of racial segregation everywhere in the U.S..

19. Henry John Newbolt (1862)

Poet

An English poet, historian, and author, he is best known for his 1892 poem, Vitai Lampada. His other works include Taken from the Enemy (a novel) and a collection of...

20. J Bruce Ismay (1862)

Titanic Survivor

J Bruce Ismay is a famous Titanic Survivor, who was born on December 12, 1862 in United Kingdom. English businessman remembered for being one of the survivors of the 1912...

21. Leonid Pasternak (1862)

Russian Artist

Post-Impressionist painter who was best known as the father of "Dr. Zhivago" author Boris Pasternak.

22. Gerhart Hauptmann (1862)

German Dramatist Who Received Th

A German playwright and novelist, he is best known for dramas such as The Weavers; The Rats; The Sunken Bell; and The Conflagration. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature...

23. John Commons (1862)

Economist

One of the most noted authorities on labor in the first decades of the 20th century. He helped develop policies like unemployment insurance and did important research into the history...

24. Hawley Harvey Crippen (1862)

Criminal

Hawley Harvey Crippen is a famous Criminal, who was born on September 11, 1862 in United States. British doctor who became one of the country’s most notorious criminals after conviction...

25. Siegbert Tarrasch (1862)

German Chess Player

One of the world's top chess players at the end of the 19th Century who wrote The Game of Chess, which was released in 1931.

26. Alma Bridwell White (1862)

Religious Leader

Alma Bridwell White is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on June 16, 1862 in United States. Founder of the Pillar of Fire Church who became the first female...

27. James Clark McReynolds (1862)

Supreme Court Justice

James Clark McReynolds is a famous Supreme Court Justice, who was born on February 3, 1862 in United States. Served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from...

28. Connie Mack (1862)

American Baseball Manager And Ow

Philadelphia Athletics baseball manager from 1901 to 1950; coached the Athletics to 5 World Series championships: 1910, 1911, 1913, 1929, and 1930..

29. Anton van Wouw (1862)

Sculptor

Anton van Wouw is a famous Sculptor, who was born on November 20, 1862 in Denmark. Dutch-born sculptor regarded as the father of South African sculpture. He sculpted the statue...

30. Wilhelm Weinberg (1862)

German Geneticist

German physician known for his 1908 paper in which he discussed what would come to be known as the Hardy-Weinberg principle. He is also recognized as the first person to...

31. Theo Van Rysselberghe (1862)

Painter

Theo Van Rysselberghe is a famous Painter, who was born on November 23, 1862 in Belgium. Neo-Impressionist painter who belonged to and co-founded Les XX, a group of young, radical...

32. Frank Weston Benson (1862)

Painter

Popular early 20th-century American artist known for his portraits, watercolors, etchings, and Impressionist paintings. His work included "Eleanor," which was part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, collection, and...

33. Amos Alonzo Stagg (1862)

Basketball Coach

Amos Alonzo Stagg is a famous Basketball Coach, who was born on August 16, 1862 in United States. Pioneered five-man basketball and many classic football plays; long-time head coach in...

34. Cecilio Báez (1862)

Politician

Liberal politician who held office as the 18th President of Paraguay from 1906 to 1908. He also helped record Paraguay's history by writing numerous legal and historical works.

35. Ida B. Wells (1862)

Civil Rights Leader

Ida B. Wells is a famous Civil Rights Leader, who was born on July 16, 1862 in United States. Civil rights leader and women’s rights activist who gained national attention...

36. Billy Sunday (1862)

Religious Leader

Popular baseball player who became an even more popular evangelist after his retirement.

37. Edward Stratemeyer (1862)

Publisher And Writer

An American author and publisher, he is best known for his works of children's fiction. He created such popular young adult series as The Rover Boys, Tom Swift, The Hardy...

38. Mary Kingsley (1862)

British Suffragist

Remembered for her bestselling 1897 book Travels in West Africa, this British explorer, ethnographic scholar, and author was responsible for work that was groundbreaking in its humanization of various African...

39. Maurice Maeterlinck (1862)

Belgian Writer

Versatile writer who was also known for his poetry and essays. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911.

40. Edith Wharton (1862)

American Novelist Short Story Wr

American novelist whose best known works include The Age of Innocence (1920), Ethan Frome (1911), and The House of Mirth (1905). Her popular novels, known for their dramatic irony, earned...

41. Gustav Klimt (1862)

Austrian Symbolist Painter

Symbolist painter best known for "The Kiss" and other erotic, passionate works. He was particularly focused on the female body and became one of the foremost proponents of the Vienna...

42. Ethelbert Nevin (1862)

American Composer

Known for composing songs such as The Rosary and Mighty Lak' a Rose. He was beloved by many recording legends.

43. George Sutherland (1862)

U.s. Jurist And Political Figure

Warren G. Harding appointee to the Supreme Court who was one of the four horsemen of conservative judges who opposed the New Deal.

44. O Henry (1862)

Novelist

Author whose famous, witty short stories often have surprise endings. His best-known works include The Gift of the Magi, The Ransom of Red Chief, and The Cop and the Anthem....

45. Robert Ford (1862)

Editing

Member of Jesse James' gang who shot and killed the notorious outlaw.

46. Paul Adam (1862)

Novelist

Late 19th and early 20th-century French writer whose works of historical fiction include La Force and Les Demoiselles Goubert. Many of his novels are set during the era of the...

47. Andrew Fisher (1862)

Politician

Andrew Fisher is a famous Politician, who was born on August 29, 1862 in United Kingdom. Australian politician who served three terms as Prime Minister of Australia in the early...

48. Charles Murphy (1862)

Politician

Charles Murphy is a famous Politician, who was born on December 8, 1862 in Canada. Canadian politician who was appointed to the Canadian Senate in 1925 and served as Postmaster...

49. Joseph Carey Merrick (1862)

unknow

Tragic English man with severe deformities who was exhibited as an attraction under the name the Elephant Man.

50. Arthur Gaskin (1862)

British Artist

Arthur Joseph Gaskin RBSA was an English illustrator painter teacher and designer of jewellery and enamelwork. Gaskin and his wife Georgie Gaskin were members of the Birmingham Group of Artist-Craftsmen...