1. Harrison Potter (1891)

American Musician

Respected musician and educator whose recording of Charles Tomlinson Griffes' Piano Sonata was considered a superior interpretation of the piece.

2. DC Stephenson (1891)

Criminal

DC Stephenson is a famous Criminal, who was born on August 21, 1891 in United States. Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan who was “the law” of Indiana until...

3. BH Delay (1891)

Pilot

BH Delay is a famous Pilot, who was born on August 12, 1891 in United States. Daredevil pilot who performed some of Hollywood’s first aerial stunts. According to Astrologers, BH...

4. Henry Tandey (1891)

Recipient Of The Victoria Cross

English soldier who fought in World War I as a private. He is most known for allegedly sparing the life of Adolf Hitler in an encounter with him in the French village...

5. Parker Fennelly (1891)

Actor Comedian

Remembered for his stage, screen, and radio work, this 20th-century entertainer is perhaps most famous for his portrayal of Titus Moody on radio host Fred Allen's "Allen's Alley" program. He...

6. Steve O'neill (1891)

Baseball Manager

Former MLB catcher, mostly for the Cleveland Indians who became a very successful manager after his playing career.

7. Vincent Astor (1891)

Businessman And Philanthropist

Scion of New York's powerful Astor family who became a prominent philanthropist.

8. Elizaveta Gerdt (1891)

Dancer

Russian teacher and dancer, most known for working with the Bolshoi Ballet.

9. Hall Roosevelt (1891)

Brother Of Eleanor Roosevelt

Famous for his membership in the prominent Roosevelt political family, Hall Roosevelt was the nephew of President Theodore Roosevelt; the younger sibling of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt; and the brother-in-law...

10. Ilya Ehrenburg (1891)

Journalist

Russian wartime journalist who was one of the mot prolific and notable authors of the Soviet Union.

11. Marquis James (1891)

American Journalist Biographer

An American biographer, journalist, and two-time Pulitzer Prize recipient, he is best known for his biographies of Sam Houston and Andrew Jackson. His other works include Cherokee Strip: A Tale...

12. Karl Doenitz (1891)

War Hero

Germany's Navy admiral who commanded the U-Boat campaign of WWII.

13. Jose Laurel (1891)

World Leader

After serving in the Senate of the Philippines and holding office as both Commissioner of Justice and Commissioner of the Interior, this Filipino politician served a two-year term as President...

14. Leff Pouishnoff (1891)

Ukrainian Musician

Popular Western musician whose mastery of Frederic Chopin's repertoire was legendary.

15. Stephan Rosti (1891)

Actor Film Director

Egyptian actor and director who appeared in over 25 films from the 1920s through 1960s.

16. Ole Kirk Christiansen (1891)

Entrepreneur

Ole Kirk Christiansen is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on April 7, 1891 in Denmark. Founder of the LEGO Group company who came up with the name Lego. According...

17. Hal Skelly (1891)

Actor Playwright Director Broadw

Pennsylvania-born theatrical performer who appeared in Broadway productions of Fiddler's Three, Burlesque, and The Night Boat.

18. Johannes R. Becher (1891)

Politician

Johannes R. Becher is a famous Politician, who was born on May 22, 1891 in Germany. Writer and leader within the Socialist Unity Party, the governing party of East Berlin,...

19. Reginald Denny (1891)

Actor

Actor who starred in films such as Rebecca and Cat Ballou, as well as co-founded Radioplane and helped develop the first military target drones. His film credits include Madam Satan,...

20. Ed Lewis (1891)

Wrestler

Six-time world heavyweight champion who was known as Strangler.

21. Alexander Rodchenko (1891)

Russian Artist

Russian graphic designer and sculptor who established constructivism. He created "Dance. An Objectless Composition," in 1915.

22. Charlie Patton (1891)

Guitarist

Father of the Delta Blues who released songs like "Pea Vine Blues," "It Won't Be Long," and"Tom Rushen Blues."

23. Jack Dillon (1891)

Boxer

American boxer who was nicknamed "Jack the Giant Killer" due to his ability to defeat the top Heavyweights of his time, including Battling Levinsky. He held the title of World...

24. Con Conrad (1891)

American Record Producer

Best known for Memory Lane and Lonesome and Sorry. He was co-winner of the first Academy Award for Best Song.

25. Giò Ponti (1891)

Architect

Industrial and furniture designer responsible for the 32-story Pirelli Tower in Milan, along with Pier Luigi Nervi and Arturo Danusso; it was the city's second skyscraper.

26. Charles Brickley (1891)

American Football Player And Coa

All-American quarterback at Harvard University who led their football team to a national championship in 1912 after a perfect 9-0 season.

27. Ivor Brown (1891)

Journalist

Man of letters who became the editor of The Observer and wrote over 75 books. He chaired the British Drama League from 1954 to 1962.

28. Al Dubin (1891)

American Lyricist

Best known for I Only Have Eyes for You and Lullaby of Broadway. He often collaborated with Harry Warren.

29. Frank Fay (1891)

Actor

Barbara Stanwyck's first husband who was also a successful vaudeville comedian. His risqué humor did not survive the conservative movement ushered in by the Great Depression.

30. Henry Miller (1891)

American Novelist

American author whose semi-autobiographical style broke new literary ground. His best-known works include Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, and The Rosy Crucifixion Trilogy.

31. Marshall Neilan (1891)

Actor Screenwriter Director Prod

Screenwriter and producer, most remembered for films like Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm and the Little Princess, which was arguably his biggest hit. He was also honored with the Life Member...

32. Roy Rene (1891)

Comedian

An incredibly famous and successful Australian comedian who was also involved in vaudeville performances. His clown character, Mo McCackie, was one of the most recognizable faces in 20th century Australia.

33. Ellen Wilkinson (1891)

British Politician And Activist

Former politician and labour member, who became one of the first women in Britain to be elected as a Member of Parliament in 1924. She represented both Jarrow and Middlesbrough...

34. Zora Neale Hurston (1891)

Novelist

Zora Neale Hurston is a famous Novelist, who was born on January 7, 1891 in United States. One of the most prominent contributors to the Harlem Renaissance, she published her...

35. Dale Mabry (1891)

Pilot

This United States Army Air Service dirigible aviator died after the Roma, an aircraft he was test piloting, crashed in eastern Virginia in 1922. Thirty-three other people also perished in...

36. Buck Jones (1891)

American Actor

American movie actor who starred in mostly western films in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, including California Frontier in 1938.

37. Eppa Rixey (1891)

Major League Baseball Player

Star pitcher who retired with 266 wins, holding a record for the most wins for a left-handed pitcher until 1959.

38. William L. Patterson (1891)

Civil Rights Leader

African American civil rights activist who offered legal representation to communists, trade unionists, and African-Americans.

39. Greasy Neale (1891)

American Football Player And Coa

Hall of Fame NFL and college football head coach who also played in the MLB.

40. Rabbit Maranville (1891)

American Baseball Player

Became known as one of baseball's biggest practical jokers during his 23-year career.

41. Richard A. Whiting (1891)

Composer

Composer of popular standards like Hooray for Hollywood, On the Good Ship Lollipop, and Ain't We Got Fun?.

42. Dillon S Myer (1891)

Politician

Dillon S Myer is a famous Politician, who was born on September 4, 1891 in United States. During the 1940s, this high-ranking and controversial federal government employee headed both the...

43. Helen Broderick (1891)

Actress

She was the star of Ziegfield and transitioned to screen, playing wisecracking sidekick roles.

44. Katherine Stinson (1891)

American Aviator

America's first licensed female pilot and pioneer of the loop stunt.

45. John Wesley Hardrick (1891)

Painter

John Wesley Hardrick is a famous Painter, who was born on September 21, 1891 in United States. African-American painter of colorful, lively landscapes and portraits. Such paintings as “Little Brown...

46. Karl King (1891)

American Composer And Bandmaster

Composer best known as the composer of Barnum and Bailey's Favorite and as a march music bandmaster.

47. Mae Busch (1891)

Actress

Remembered for her roles in over a dozen Laurel and Hardy comedy films (including Their First Mistake and Chickens Come Home), Busch is also known for her work in such...

48. Frank Costello (1891)

American Mobster

Italian Mafia boss who controlled a gambling empire that spanned the United States.

49. Dazzy Vance (1891)

American Baseball Player

National League strikeout king for an amazing 7 straight seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers, he was inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame in 1955.

50. Sergei Prokofiev (1891)

Composer

Influential 20th-century composer and master of several musical genres. He authored the ever-popular "Peter and the Wolf" from 1936.