1. Frank Murphy (1890)

Politician And Supreme Court Jus

Served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1940 to 1949.

2. Thomas B. Larkin (1890)

War Hero

Thomas B. Larkin is a famous War Hero, who was born on December 12, 1890 in United States. World War II U.S. Army general who aided troops in North Africa...

3. Paul Whiteman (1890)

American Radio Personality

American bandleader of the 1920s who debuted George Gershwin's composition "Rhapsody In Blue."

4. Richmal Crompton (1890)

English Novelist Short Story Wri

Though best remembered for her Just William young adult fiction series, this British author also penned numerous stand-alone works, including The Innermost Room, Millicent Dorrington, and Family Roundabout.

5. Konstantin Melnikov (1890)

Russian Architect

Architect and painter of the 1920s avant-garde period; perhaps unfairly linked to the Constructivists since his approach was heavily independent of a specific style.

6. El Lissitzky (1890)

Russian Artist Designer Photogra

Avant-garde artist, designer, photographer, typographer, polemicist, and architect who designed propaganda for the Soviet Union. He had a powerful impact on Bauhaus and constructivist design and pioneered several of the...

7. Harvey Fergusson (1890)

Screenwriter

Screenwriter known for his films Capitol Hill (1923) and The Conquest of Don Pedro (1955), among others.

8. Dan Sherman (1890)

American Baseball Player

Pitcher for the Chicago Federals in 1914 who was nicknamed "Babe."

9. Ho Chi Minh (1890)

Prime Minister President North V

Communist revolutionary who led the Việt Minh independence movement, which established the communist-ruled Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945. He served as prime minister from 1945 to 1955 and as...

10. Aubrey Willis Williams (1890)

Activist

Remembered for leading the National Youth Administration during the era of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, he also held high-ranking positions with the Wisconsin Conference of Social Work and the...

11. Cid Ricketts Sumner (1890)

Novelist

Cid Ricketts Sumner is a famous Novelist, who was born on September 27, 1890 in United States. An American novelist and teacher, she is best known for Quality, as well...

12. Henrik Visnapuu (1890)

Estonian Poet

Estonian poet and writer who rose to prominence during the first half of the twentieth century. A prominent member of the Siuru literary group, he is known for such works...

13. Fritz Lang (1890)

Austrian-american Film Director

German expressionist filmmaker who directed the 1927 silent masterpiece Metropolis and the 1931 drama/thriller M.

14. Elizabeth Bolden (1890)

American Supercentenarian

Remembered for holding, at the age of 116, the Guinness World Record for oldest person alive, she was also the seventh known person in the history of the world to...

15. Manuel Komroff (1890)

Playwright Screenwriter Novelist

An American novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and editor, he is particularly known for editing The Travels of Marco Polo.

16. Charles Lowe (1890)

Cricket Player

Right-handed batsman who appeared in 5 first class matches for Derbyshire. His career batting average was 4.16.

17. Alma Richards (1890)

American Lawyer Teacher Athlete

American high jumper who won an Olympic gold medal in 1912, becoming the first Utah resident to take first place at any Olympic event.

18. Henrich Focke (1890)

Entrepreneur

Remembered for co-founding Germany's Focke-Wulf aircraft manufacturing company, he is credited with the development of an important helicopter innovation known as the turbo shaft propulsion system. He was also the...

19. Grim Natwick (1890)

American Film Director And Anima

Animator and film director most known for drawing and creating the cartoon vixen Betty Boop. In 2010, the Grim Natwick Film Festival was created to honor his memory and contributions...

20. Bob Coleman (1890)

American Baseball Player Coach M

Incredibly successful minor league manager who won 2,496 games; he also was a catcher in the big leagues for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians.

21. George S. May (1890)

Entrepreneur

Brought golf to public consciousness through tournaments, large prizes, public grandstands, and radio coverage.

22. Naum Gabo (1890)

Russian Sculptor

Sculptor of abstract and kinetic art whose work has been displayed across Europe. He made a metal sculpture located in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

23. Pearl Hart (1890)

Lawyer

A Chicago public defender who dedicated her career to defending the rights of minorities, the oppressed, and to those who could not defend themselves.

24. Vincas Grybas (1890)

Lithuanian Sculptor

Lithuanian sculptor who created the monuments Simonas Daukantas in Seda, Lithuania.

25. Robert Ripley (1890)

American Cartoonist

World traveler and cartoonist who created the Ripley's Believe It or Not! franchise.

26. Max Immelmann (1890)

German Flying Ace

World War I flying ace who became the first aviator to win the prestigious Pour le Mérite honor.

27. Philip Perlman (1890)

Politician

American politician who was the Secretary of State of Maryland from 1920 to 1923 and a Solicitor General from 1947-1952.

28. Harry Hopkins (1890)

American Politician 8th United S

Franklin D. Roosevelt's closest advisor who was the main administrator of the New Deal policies. He was also notably a key policy maker in the $50 billion Lend-Lease program, in...

29. Elsa Schiaparelli (1890)

Couturier

Remembered as a prominent clothing and jewelry designer and perfume maker of the early 20th-century inter-war period, this Italian-born creator of the 'lobster dress' and the 'tears dress' collaborated with...

30. Bennett Cohen (1890)

Screenwriter

Screenwriter and director who directed the 1926 film Dangerous Traffic and who wrote the 1935 film serial The New Adventures of Tarzan.

31. Max Carey (1890)

Baseball Player

MLB outfielder who collected 2,665 career hits and 738 stolen bases. He won a World Series Championship with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1925.

32. Charles de Gaulle (1890)

French Politician

Leader of the World War II-era French Free Forces who led a government in exile against France's pro-German Vichy government from London and Africa. After the war he founded and...

33. France Bevk (1890)

Slovenian Writer

Slovene poet and translator who published more than one hundred books over the course of his career and received the prestigious Preseren Award. His literary works span the genres of...

34. John Groff (1890)

American Marine Corps General

Decorated American Brigadier General who served in the United States Marine Corps from 1912-1946. He fought in both World War I and World War II.

35. Marriner Stoddard Eccles (1890)

Politician

Marriner Stoddard Eccles is a famous Politician, who was born on September 9, 1890 in United States. Utah banker who helped Franklin D. Roosevelt shape the New Deal to help...

36. Colonel Sanders (1890)

Entrepreneur

Colonel Sanders is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on September 9, 1890 in United States. Born Harland David Sanders, he was an American businessman and entrepreneur, best known for...

37. Julio Correa (1890)

Poet

A twentieth-century political poet, he published works in his native Paraguay throughout the 1930s and '40s. His notable works include During the War and Mister Ulogio.

38. Agatha Christie (1890)

English Author

Considered the "Queen of Crime," this British mystery writer became known for works such as Murder on the Orient Express and The Mousetrap. She was the 1955 recipient of the...

39. Egon Schiele (1890)

Austrian Artist

Austrian Expressionist painter known for his dramatic sketches and self-portraits. His best-known works included "Seated Woman with Bent Knee," "Death and Maiden," and "The Family." He was considered one of...

40. Helen Hartness Flanders (1890)

Folk Singer

Helen Hartness Flanders is a famous Folk Singer, who was born on May 19, 1890 in United States. New England folklorist who assembled a definitive collection of over 4,500 folk...

41. John Aasen (1890)

Actor

American silent film actor who was known as one of the tallest actors in history at 8 feet, 9.7 inches.

42. Anthony Fokker (1890)

Pilot

Anthony Fokker is a famous Pilot, who was born on April 6, 1890 in Indonesia. Pilot and engineer who designed and produced many models of German fighter planes during the...

43. Rose Kennedy (1890)

Politician

Matriarch of the Kennedy clan whose sons included President John F. Kennedy and Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy.

44. Arthur Holmes (1890)

Geologist

Geologist whose discoveries eventually led to the scientific community's acceptance of the theory of plate tectonics. He is credited with being the first of his peers to grasp the concept...

45. Vinko Žganec (1890)

Croatian Enthnomusicologist

Ethnomusicologist who studied Croatian folk music, collecting and recording over 19,000 songs.

46. Charles Edison (1890)

American Politician

Famous as the son of inventor Thomas Edison, he had a prominent political career, serving as both Governor of New Jersey and United States Secretary of the Navy.

47. Albert Russell (1890)

Actor

American director who also appeared on screen as an actor and behind the scenes as a screenwriter. He has directed several short films including The Trail of the Hound and...

48. Jelly Roll Morton (1890)

American Musician

First great jazz composer whose "Jelly Roll Blues" became the first jazz composition to be published. He was also jazz's first arranger.

49. Jacobus Oud (1890)

Architect

Known in the U.S. for being a leading exponent of the Modernist Movement in architecture. Served as Municipal Housing Architect in Rotterdam from 1918 until 1933. Participated in the Weissenhof...

50. Lou Diamond (1890)

United States Marine Corp

Decorated United States marine who served in both World Wars, receiving both Navy Commendation and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals. During the inter-war years, he took part in the Sino-Japanese...