1. Austin Clarke (1896)

Poet

Irish poet and author best known for incorporating Gaelic poetic devices into English-language poetry. His poetic works include Ancient Lights, Tiresias, and Mnemosyne Lay in Dust.

2. Tomás Blanco (1896)

Non-Fiction Author

Remembered for both his historical nonfiction works and his short stories and novels, this Puerto Rican author published such titles as Racial Prejudice in Puerto Rico (El Prejuicio Racial en...

3. Ralph Parcaut (1896)

Wrestler

Ralph Parcaut is a famous Wrestler, who was born on December 3, 1896 in United States. WW I veteran who became a popular wrestler in the 1920s and bodybuilding promoter...

4. Jimmy Doolittle (1896)

War Hero

American aviator and World War II hero. He became famous as the commander of the "Doolittle Raid," an April, 1942 air raid over Tokyo, Japan.

5. Antonin Artaud (1896)

French Actor And Writer

Legendary French playwright, actor, and theater director who wrote The Theatre and Its Double, which describes his concept of The Theatre of Cruelty.

6. Leon Theremin (1896)

Engineer

Leon Theremin is a famous Engineer, who was born on August 15, 1896 in Russia. Russian electrical engineer who invented the Theremin, one of first electronic musical instruments. He also...

7. Abraham Sofaer (1896)

Burmese-american Actor

Stage actor known for his appearances in A Matter of Life and Death, and in Quo Vadis. He is also recognized for his supporting roles in TV shows.

8. Juozas Urbšys (1896)

Lithuanian Politician

Lithuanian diplomat who was also the last head of foreign affairs in independent Lithuania.

9. Abraham Regelson (1896)

Poet

Hebrew author who was awarded the prestigious Brenner Prize, The Bialik Prize for Literature, and The Neuman Prize. He was also a columnist for the Al Ha-Mishmar newspaper and an...

10. Howard Hawks (1896)

American Film Director

Director who was nominated for an Academy Award for the film Sergeant York, starring Gary Cooper.

11. Zakariyya Ahmad (1896)

Composer

Composer and musician known for his traditional Egyptian folk style.

12. Adele Astaire (1896)

Dancer Entertainer

American dancer and performer who appeared in such Broadway musicals as Funny Face and Lady, Be Good.

13. Wiffy Cox (1896)

Professional Golfer

Nine-time PGA tour winner and a member of the winning 1931 Ryder Cup U.S. team.

14. Charlie Kunz (1896)

Solo Pianist Of Popular Music Re

Jazz musician and bandleader associated with the English dance band genre. In 1934, he began his solo career as a pianist and earned recognition for his uniquely accented playing style....

15. Italo Balbo (1896)

Pilot

Pilot and political leader who helped to develop Fascist Italy's Air Force.

16. Robert S. Kerr (1896)

American Politician

Petroleum tycoon turned Democratic politician who was the 12th Governor of Oklahoma from 1943 to 1947. He also served as a US Senator from 1949 to 1963.

17. Lev Vygotsky (1896)

Psychologist

Belarusian psychologist who was the founder of the theory of human cultural and biosocial development which is referred to as cultural-historical psychology and was the leader of the Vygotsky Circle.

18. Blanche Sweet (1896)

Actress

American actress best known for her silent film collaborations with director D.W. Griffith in films such as The Lonedale Operator and Judith of Bethulia.

19. John Dos Passos (1896)

Novelist

John Dos Passos is a famous Novelist, who was born on January 14, 1896 in United States. A twentieth-century American novelist, he is best known for his U.S.A. Trilogy, which...

20. Camilo Mori (1896)

Chilean Artist

Expressionist painter and co-founder of the Grupo Montparnasse, a Parisian group of Chilean-born artists.

21. Wallis Simpson (1896)

Wife Of Edward Viii Of The Unite

American socialite for whom Edward VIII gave up the British crown in 1936. The marriage was opposed by the governments of the United Kingdom because she was still pursuing a...

22. Priscilla Dean (1896)

American Actor

Popular actress who appeared in many silent movies including The Gray Ghost in 1917.

23. Ethel Waters (1896)

Actress Vocalist

Jazz and blues singer who was also a stage and screen actress and who sang "Stormy Weather" and "Am I Blue?"

24. Howard Dietz (1896)

Business Executive

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer publicity chief who created its Leo the Lion mascot and chose its Latin slogan, Ars Gratia Artis.

25. Jack Pickford (1896)

Actor

Known best as the brother of child star Mary Pickford, this Canadian-born performer played numerous childhood and teenage film roles himself, most notably appearing in cinematic adaptations of Tom Sawyer...

26. Jaap Spaanderman (1896)

Dutch Conductor

Versatile Dutch musician known for teaching many future notables and for being an award-winning cellist and pianist.

27. Neta Snook (1896)

Pioneer Aviator

Pioneering aviatrix who opened her own flight school and counted among her first students a young Amelia Earhart.

28. William Du Pont Jr. (1896)

Entrepreneur

William Du Pont Jr. is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on February 11, 1896 in United Kingdom. Businessman who became an influential figure in Thoroughbred horse racing who designed...

29. Amelia Peláez (1896)

Cuban Artist

Avant-garde painter and sculptor who won an award in the National Exposition of Painters and Sculptors in 1938.

30. Everett Dirksen (1896)

United States Army Officer

Republican who represented Illinois from 1951 to 1969 in the Senate. He notably helped write the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Open Housing Act of 1968.

31. Balys Sruoga (1896)

Lithuanian Writer

Lithuanian novelist, poet, playwright, and literary critic who is best known for a novel entitled The Forest of Gods. The autobiographical work is based on his time spent in a...

32. Florence Mills (1896)

African American Cabaret Singer

Vaudeville and Broadway performer who appeared in Shuffle Along and Lew Leslie's Blackbirds. She became famous for her renditions of "I'm Cravin' for that Kind of Love" and "I'm a...

33. George Burns (1896)

Actor Comedian Writer

Cigar-smoking comedian and partner of Gracie Allen whose career thrived in its transitions between vaudeville, film, radio, and television. Burns and Gracie shared a television show, The George Burns &...

34. Joan Lindsay (1896)

Australian Writer

Famous for her 1967 novel Picnic at Hanging Rock, this twentieth-century Australian writer also penned a children's book titled Syd Sixpence (1983) and several satirical works and memoirs.

35. Pat Collins (1896)

American Baseball Player

Former catcher who played 10 seasons in the major leagues for the St. Louis Browns, New York Yankees and Boston Braves. He won two World Series Championships with the Yankees.

36. Virgil Thomson (1896)

American Composer

Composer and critic who was instrumental in the development of the 'American Sound' in classical music. He wrote two operas with Gertrude Stein, 'Four Saints in Three Acts' and 'The...

37. Lawrence Wackett (1896)

Australian Aviation Pioneer

Father of the Australian aircraft industry. He received the Oswald Watt Gold Medal.

38. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (1896)

Young Adult Author

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings is a famous Young Adult Author, who was born on August 8, 1896 in United States. American author who wrote The Yearling, which became a classic of...

39. Tristan Tzara (1896)

Dadaist Poet

Romanian-born poet, author, and performance artist who was a founder of the Dada movement in art and literature. His work inspired several generations of writers, including Samuel Beckett, William S....

40. Jolie Gabor (1896)

Hungarian-american Socialite Ent

Jewelry business owner who mothered successful actresses Magda, Zsa, and Eva Gabor.

41. Oswald Mosley (1896)

British Politician Founder Of Th

Remembered for founding both the British Union of Fascists and the United Kingdom New Party, this twentieth century British politician also served in the UK Parliament between 1918 and 1931...

42. Yip Harburg (1896)

Songwriter

Lyricist known for Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?, April in Paris, It's Only a Paper Moon, and numerous other songs.

43. Albert Ball (1896)

Recipient Of The Victoria Cross

World War I fighter pilot and the United Kingdom's top flying ace at the time of his death.

44. Rogers Hornsby (1896)

American Major League Baseball P

Hall of Fame slugger who won two Triple Crown batting titles, led the St. Louis Cardinals to a World Series title in 1926 and retired with a a lifetime batting...

45. Shannon Day (1896)

American Actor

American actress who played supporting roles in 'Manslaughter,' 'The Barrier,' and other silent films of the 1920s.

46. Lawrence Tibbett (1896)

American Opera Singer

Remembered for his more than 600 performances at New York City's Metropolitan Opera, this renowned baritone is particularly famous for his work in operas by Verdi, Puccini, and Bizet.

47. Jim Jordan (1896)

Voice Actor

Most well known for his title role in the wildly popular NBC radio comedy series Fibber McGee and Molly, he is also remembered for voicing Orville the Albatross in the...

48. F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896)

American Novelist And Screenwrit

Jazz Age author of The Great Gatsby, member of The Lost Generation, and husband of the eccentric socialite Zelda Fitzgerald. His novels include This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and...

49. Anandamayi Ma (1896)

Religious Leader

Indian saint whose name means "Bliss Permeated Mother." She is credited by her followers with healing miracles and precognition.

50. Lilyan Tashman (1896)

Actress

Actress who appeared in over 60 films, including Pretty Ladies, So This is Paris and One Heavenly Night.