1. Emmett Sullivan (1887)

Sculptor

American sculptor who sculptured large dinosaur creations, such as his Tyrannosaurus rex sculpture in Rapid City, South Dakota.

2. Eric Blore (1887)

Actor

He appeared in over 80 films, including, Top Hat, Shall We Dance, The Lady Eve and The Gay Divorcee. In 1943, he appeared in the American War film, Submarine Base....

3. Le Corbusier (1887)

Swiss Architect

City planner and architect who once said, "A house is a machine for living"; pioneered modern architecture. He was also an early advocate of urban planning.

4. Joseph Lamb (1887)

American Musician

The only non-African American of classical ragtime's "Big Three." The other two were James Scott and Scott Joplin. He became known for subverting ragtime's usual four-measure phrase structure.

5. Bernardo Houssay (1887)

Argentine Physician

Remembered for his research in the fields of endocrinology and physiology, this Argentine-born scientist received the 1947 Nobel Prize for his work on pituitary regulation of glucose in animals.

6. Albert Conti (1887)

Actor

American actor first cast in the 1923 film Merry-Go-Round when director Erich von Stroheim called him in search of an Austrian military officer to act as a technical advisor.

7. John Hamilton (1887)

Actor

American actor who played the role of editor, Perry White on the television series, Adventures of Superman.

8. Georgia O'Keeffe (1887)

Painter

Modernist artist who was best known for her paintings of flowers and Western landscapes, including "Summer Days." She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 by President Gerald...

9. Marija Leiko (1887)

Latvian Actor

Latvian silent movie actress in Europe who was especially popular in Latvia, Germany, and Russia.

10. Courtney Hodges (1887)

United States General

U.S. Army general who took part in the D-Day invasion of Normandy during World War II.

11. Juan Gris (1887)

Spanish Artist

Painter and sculptor associated with the Cubism movement after following the lead of established artists such as Picasso.

12. Jose Collins (1887)

Music Hall Artist

British actress who performed in such Broadway shows as Vera Violetta, The Merry Countess, The Whirl of Society, and Alone at Last.

13. Arthur Rubinstein (1887)

Polish-american Classical Pianis

Classical musician who had an eight-decade career and achieved recognition as one of the 20th centuries' greatest piano players.

14. Savielly Tartakower (1887)

Chess Player

Russian chess player who famously said, 'The blunders are all there on the board, waiting to be made.'

15. Rudolph Schindler (1887)

Architect

Early Modernist architect whose most famous works were homes built in and around Los Angeles; known for his maverick style.

16. Lynn Fontanne (1887)

Actress

Acclaimed stage actress who appeared with husband Alfred Lunt in numerous productions. Her Broadway credits include productions of Pygmalion, The Brothers Karamazov, and The Taming of the Shrew.

17. Conrad Hilton (1887)

American Politician

Entrepreneur who built a successful chain of business hotels and was the founder of the Hilton Hotels chain.

18. Jamini Roy (1887)

Indian Artist

Influential painter whose best-known works included "Bride and Two Companions" and "Dual Cats With One Crayfish." He rebelled against the Bengal School and the Western tradition of painting.

19. Nadia Boulanger (1887)

French Musician And Teacher

Successful musical educator who had a profound impact on many of the 20th century's most notable composers and musicians.

20. Eck Robertson (1887)

American Old-time Fiddler Player

American country artist and fiddler whose first recordings in 1922 were with Henry Gilliland.

21. Leo Michelson (1887)

French Painter

Latvian-American artist whose works were considered part of the École de Paris. He was one of the pioneers of German Expressionism.

22. Sir Ernest Desilva (1887)

Business Executive

Sir Ernest Desilva is a famous Business Executive, who was born on November 26, 1887 in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan banker and philanthropist who was considered the most prominent one...

23. Floyd Collins (1887)

Explorer

Kentucky cave explorer who became a national sensation after becoming trapped at Sand Cave.

24. Charles Nordhoff (1887)

Novelist

The co-author, with James Norman Hall, of the Bounty Trilogy. His books became famous as a result of 1935 and 1962 film adaptations.

25. Kazimierz Fajans (1887)

American Scientist

Pioneer in the science of radioactivity who found the half-lives of several elements and discovered several key laws of radioactivity. He is also know for his Displacement law and his...

26. Harry Hooper (1887)

Baseball Player And Coach

A fixture in right field for the Boston Red Sox who won four World Series titles.

27. Euday L. Bowman (1887)

Pianist

Euday L. Bowman is a famous Pianist, who was born on November 9, 1887 in United States. Composer of the enormously popular Twelfth Street Rag, which was covered by jazz...

28. Samuel Eliot Morison (1887)

Historian

Samuel Eliot Morison is a famous Historian, who was born on July 9, 1887 in United States. A respected American war historian, he won the Pulitzer Prize for Admiral of...

29. Berl Katznelson (1887)

Israeli Intellectual

One of the founders of Labor Zionism, which helped establish the modern state of Israel. He was the editor of the daily newspaper Davar.

30. Chiang Kai Shek (1887)

Politician

Head of the Nationalist government in China and Taiwan, known as the Kuomintang, who was defeated in 1949 by Mao Tse Tung's communist army. He is notable for leading China in...

31. Gregorio Marañón (1887)

Spanish Academic

Spanish scientist, physician, writer, and philosopher who is known as one of the most brilliant Spanish intellectuals of the 20th century and who founded the Institute of Medical Pathology.

32. Alvin York (1887)

War Hero

World War I hero who received the U.S. Medal of Honor for taking out an enemy strong point.

33. Wolfgang Kohler (1887)

Psychologist

German psychologist and phenomenologist who made great contributions to the creation of Gestalt psychology. His 1918 book The Mentality of Apes tackled the complex subject of problem solving.

34. Monte Blue (1887)

Actor

He became Hollywood's romantic leading man during the silent film era who progressed into many character roles in sound films. His roles in westerns such as Key Largo and Annie...

35. Edwin G. Booz (1887)

Entrepreneur

Edwin G. Booz is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on September 2, 1887 in United States. Founded the firm that would become Booz Allen Hamilton. According to Astrologers, Edwin...

36. Sophie Tucker (1887)

Stage Actress

Vaudeville comedienne whose nickname was The Last of the Red Hot Mamas because of her loud and boisterous performances of risqué songs.

37. Oskar Luts (1887)

Estonian Writer

Estonian writer and playwright who became prominent during the first half of the 20th century.

38. Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887)

Entrepreneur

Marjorie Merriweather Post is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on March 15, 1887 in United States. Daughter of cereal magnate CW Post who founded the General Foods company and...

39. Lovie Austin (1887)

American Bandleader Musician And

Influential bandleader, session musician, and arranger during the classic blues period of the 1920s. She collaborated with Alberta Hunter on the classic song 'Down Hearted Blues.'

40. Sam Warner (1887)

American Film Studio Executive

Co-founder of the Warner Bros. Studios along with his brothers Albert and Jack. He helped produce the film The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson.

41. Aldo Leopold (1887)

Activist

An influential ecologist and environmentalist who laid out his philosophies in the best-selling A Sand Country Almanac.

42. James Norman Hall (1887)

Novelist

An American author and World War I veteran, he co-wrote the novel Mutiny on the Bounty with Charles Nordhoff. Hall's other works include Men Against the Sea and Pitcairn's Island.

43. Georg Trakl (1887)

German Poet

Austrian Expressionist poet known for Der Herbst des Einsamen (The Autumn of The Lonely), among other works. Several of his poetry collections, including Song of the Departed and To the...

44. George Abbott (1887)

American Writer And Director

One of the most active American theatre and film directors and producers in history. His career lasted over nine decades.

45. Clyde Milan (1887)

American Baseball Player

Played for 16 years and once set the single-season stolen base record during his career.

46. Mick Mannock (1887)

Pilot

Mick Mannock is a famous Pilot, who was born on May 24, 1887 in Ireland. British World War I flying ace who served on the Western Front through three combat...

47. Jonas Ingram (1887)

War Hero

Veteran of both World Wars and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the 1914 Battle of Veracruz.

48. Pio Of Pietrelcina (1887)

Religious Leader

Pio Of Pietrelcina is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on May 25, 1887 in Italy. Born Francesco Forgione he was a Capuchin Catholic priest from Italy who is...

49. Joe Jackson (1887)

Baseball Player

Known as Shoeless Joe, he hit for an astounding .408 average in 1911, helped the Chicago White Sox win the 1917 World Series, and was banned from the major leagues...

50. Marcel Duchamp (1887)

Painting Sculpture Film

Artist associated with Dada and Surrealism and known for "Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2" from 1912, "The Bride Stripped Bare By Her Bachelors, Even" from 1923, "Fountain" from 1917,...