1. Krishna Prem (1898)

Religious Leader

This prominent member of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism sub-movement of Hinduism established an ashram (monastery) in Mirtola, Uttarakhand, India. His published spiritual works include The Search for Truth, Initiation into Yoga,...

2. Ariel Durant (1898)

Russian-jewish American Writer

Russian-American historical writer who co-wrote a multi-volume work entitled The Story of Civilization. The work's tenth volume, Rousseau and Revolution, received the 1968 Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction.

3. Aloysius Stepinac (1898)

Croatian Cardinal And Archbishop

Croatian cardinal who was the Archbishop of Zagreb from 1937 to 1960.

4. Bertolt Brecht (1898)

German Poet Playwright And Theat

Daring German satirical playwright and director who wrote The Threepenny Opera, Life of Galileo, and Mother Courage and Her Children.

5. Carlos Keller (1898)

Chilean Sociologist

Author and political activist who started the National Socialist Movement of Chile in the early 1930's. He wasn't a strict adherent of German Nazism but rather saw national socialism as...

6. Alvar Aalto (1898)

Finnish Designer And Architect

Among the first architects of Nordic Modernism; also a designer, sculptor, and painter. He was known for being focused on design as a total work of art or Gesamtkunstwerk.

7. Gerard Pieter Adolfs (1898)

Architect

Gerard Pieter Adolfs is a famous Architect, who was born on January 2, 1898 in Indonesia. Dutch East Indies painter and architect known as the Wizard of Light; he favored...

8. Peck Kelley (1898)

American Musician

Jazz artist known for Peck's Bad Boys, a 1920s band comprised of notables such as Jack Teagarden and Pee Wee Russell.

9. Steen Eiler Rasmussen (1898)

Architect

Urban planner and writer who was made Royal Designer for Industry by the British Royal Society of Arts in 1947. Designed Ringsted Town Hall, which was a social institution for...

10. Sippie Wallace (1898)

American Blues And Jazz Singer

Blues singer in the Roaring 20s who revived her remarkable career in the 1960s and 1970s. She released albums like Women Be Wise.

11. Vincent Youmans (1898)

American Composer

Composer of songs such as Tea for Two and I Want to Be Happy. He was also a prominent Broadway producer.

12. Robert Keith (1898)

Actor

Character actor of the 1950s who played Marlon Brando's enemy in the musical film Guys and Dolls. He played her love interest in the 1953 film, The Wild One.

13. József Révai (1898)

Hungarian Politician

Hungarian politician who served as Minister of Culture from 1949 to 1953 and was a founder of the Communist Party of Hungary.

14. Melvin B. Tolson (1898)

Poet

Melvin B. Tolson is a famous Poet, who was born on February 6, 1898 in United States. Modernist poet, author, and educator whose works include Libretto for the Republic of...

15. Willard Ames Holbrook Jr. (1898)

War Hero

Willard Ames Holbrook Jr. is a famous War Hero, who was born on May 31, 1898 in United States. U.S. Army brigadier general who commanded a unit of the 11th...

16. Chesty Puller (1898)

Legendary United States Marine C

United States Marine Corps commander who earned five Navy Crosses for his service in World War II and the Korean War.

17. Roy Harris (1898)

American Composer

Pioneer of American-accented symphonies, such as his Symphony No. 3. He performed to sold-out crowds and several American presidents.

18. Norman Vincent Peale (1898)

Self-help Author

Minister and pop psychology author whose famous work, The Power of Positive Thinking, was heavily criticized by the mental health community. The book, published in 1952, remained on the New...

19. Dimitar Talev (1898)

Bulgarian Writer

Editor of the Macedonia newspaper and the Zora newspaper writer known for his patriotic beliefs.

20. Charles Tobias (1898)

American Songwriter

Lyricist known for Merrily We Roll Along and Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree (With Anyone Else but Me).

21. Albert Kivikas (1898)

Estonian Writer

Twentieth-century Estonian journalist and author who became famous for his 1936 historical novel, Names in Marble. The work is set during the Estonian War of Independence.

22. Alma Moodie (1898)

Australian Musician

Famous in Germany during the third and fourth decades of the twentieth century, this Australian-born violinist is remembered for her interpretations of the work of Hans Pfitzner, Eduard Erdmann, and Johannes...

23. Maria Rasputin (1898)

Memoirist

Daughter of the enigmatic Russian mystic, Grigori Rasputin. She wrote several memoirs about her father's life and murder.

24. Molly Picon (1898)

Actress

American stage and screen actress who starred in the 1961 Broadway musical Milk and Honey. Her film credits include roles in East and West and Yidl Mitn Fidl.

25. Baby Dodds (1898)

American Musician

Jazz drummer who has performed with artists including Louis Armstrong.

26. Arthur Johnston (1898)

Sound

Composer best known for the hit songs Pennies from Heaven and Cocktails for Two.

27. Elisabeth Scott (1898)

British Architect

Designer of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in England, the first important British building to be designed by a female.

28. Jimmy Conzelman (1898)

Football Coach

Multitalented athlete and artist who played on and coached four NFL teams.

29. Paul Robeson (1898)

Actor Singer Athlete Activist

Distinguished actor, singer, and civil rights advocate who was the first African American to play Othello on Broadway with a white supporting cast.

30. Zhou Enlai (1898)

Chinese Premier

Chinese politician who served as first Premier of the People's Republic of China from 1949 until his death in 1976. He served in the administration of Mao Zedong and helped...

31. Hal B. Wallis (1898)

Film Producer

Hal B. Wallis is a famous Film Producer, who was born on September 14, 1898 in United States. American film producer known for producing Casablanca and other classic Warner Brothers...

32. Hugh Latimer Dryden (1898)

Astrologer

Hugh Latimer Dryden is a famous Astrologer, who was born on July 2, 1898 in United States. Aeronautical scientist who served as NASA Deputy Administrator from 1958 until his death...

33. Federico García Lorca (1898)

Poet

Federico García Lorca is a famous Poet, who was born on June 5, 1898 in Spain. Spanish poet and theatre director who was a member of the Generation of ’27...

34. Constance Talmadge (1898)

American Actor

American actress who gained fame for her work in many silent flims.

35. Duke Slater (1898)

American Football Player

University of Iowa football legend who was also one of the first black players of professional football.

36. William O. Douglas (1898)

Supreme Court Justice

Served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1939 to 1975.

37. Walter Abel (1898)

Movie Actor

Mainstay of Hollywood films and Broadway plays who played a juror in Twelve Angry Men. His other films include King of the Turf, Fury, and The Steel Jungle.

38. Scott O'Dell (1898)

Children's Author

Scott O'Dell is a famous Children's Author, who was born on May 23, 1898 in United States. Author of children’s literature and historical fiction whose best known works include Island...

39. Lotte Lenya (1898)

Actress

She starred in The Threepenny Opera, which was directed by her husband at the time, Kurt Weill. Her Academy Award-nominated performance in The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone bolstered her...

40. Indra Lal Roy (1898)

War Hero

Indra Lal Roy is a famous War Hero, who was born on December 2, 1898 in India. Indian fighter pilot who served in World War I and destroyed five aircraft...

41. Harry Patch (1898)

Soldier

British war veteran who was a supercentenarian and the last surviving soldier who fought in the First World War. At the time of his death he was the oldest man...

42. Juanita Brooks (1898)

American Historian

The daughter of Mormon pioneers, she bravely researched a dark chapter of her people's history in preparation for the publication of her 1950 work, The Mountain Meadows Massacre. Her other...

43. Ludwig Bemelmans (1898)

Writer

Famous for writing and illustrating the popular Madeline children's series, this early 20th-century author also penned travel and humor books and collaborated with Jacques Théry and Irving Brecher on the screenplay for...

44. Roald Larsen (1898)

Speed Skater

Norwegian speed skater who won six Olympic medals, including two silvers and four bronzes.

45. Clem Beauchamp (1898)

American Actor

Academy Award winning assistant director for his work on The Lives of a Bengal Lancer and nominee in the same position for his work on the original The Last of...

46. Lily Pons (1898)

French-american Operatic Soprano

Opera singer best known for her leading roles in Metropolitan Opera productions of Lucia di Lammermoor and Lakmé. The soprano also starred in such musical movies as Hitting a New...

47. Leó Szilárd (1898)

Physicist And Biologist

Hungarian-US scientist who, in 1933, patented the idea of a nuclear reactor. He also conceived the cyclotron, the linear accelerator, and the electron microscope.

48. Alexander Calder (1898)

Sculpture

American sculptor who was fascinated by the beauty of hanging mobiles. He made kinetic sculptures and wire figures.

49. Iskander Mirza (1898)

World Leader

Politician and army officer who was the first President of Pakistan and served from 1956 until he was ousted by an army officer in 1958. He was an unpopular president...

50. Peggy Guggenheim (1898)

American Socialite

Art collector and wealthy socialite whose famous collection contains works of Cubism and Surrealism.