1. Jnan Prakash Ghosh (1909)

Composer

Jnan Prakash Ghosh is a famous Composer, who was born on May 8, 1909 in India. Tabla player of Hindustani classical music who was best known for albums like “Raag...

2. Tom Ewell (1909)

American Actor

Appeared with Marilyn Monroe in the classic 1955 film The Seven Year Itch and played a role in the 1956 film The Girl Can't Help It.

3. Heather Angel (1909)

Actor

English actress who gained recognition for her appearances in Peter Pan, Pride and Prejudice, and 1941's Suspicion.

4. Virginia Apgar (1909)

Physician Who Developed The Apga

Columbia University's first full female medical professor who devised the Apgar Score System to determine the health of newborns.

5. Edward Tatum (1909)

Geneticist

Geneticist who won the 1958 Nobel Prize in Medicine for demonstrating that genes control individual steps in metabolism. He later did important work on the genetics in bacteria.

6. Archie Bleyer (1909)

American Musician

American composer and bandleader remembered for his recordings like Hernando's Hideaway and The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane, both released in 1954.

7. Dick Stabile (1909)

American Jazz Saxophonist And Ba

Famous bandleader and saxophonist who recorded with Paula Kelly and Bunny Berigan, among others.

8. Isaiah Berlin (1909)

British Political Philosopher

Philosopher who became popular for his work on liberal theory and value pluralism.

9. June MacCloy (1909)

American Actress

She acted in numerous films and stage productions in the 1920s and '30s, including June Moon and Go West.

10. Johnny Marks (1909)

American Musician

Wrote A Holly Jolly Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, and other holiday standards.

11. Robert Helpmann (1909)

Australian Actor

Former dancer and choreographer most remembered as the co-director of the Australian Ballet.

12. Queen Juliana (1909)

Queen

Popular monarch who reigned over the Netherlands from 1948 to 1980. Indonesia and Suriname both became independent from her country while she was in power. 

13. Max Black (1909)

Philosopher

An influential 20th-century analytic philosopher who contributed much to the philosophies of language, mathematics, science, and art.

14. Tab Smith (1909)

American Swing And Rhythm And Bl

Swing and R&B saxophonist known for his songs "Because Of You" and "Pretend." He played with groups like the Mills Rhythm Boys.

15. Bukka White (1909)

Guitarist

Delta blues guitarist who helped develop the Mississippi blues sound with songs like "Shake 'em on Down."

16. Cozy Cole (1909)

American Musician

Jazz artist whose hit with Benny Goodman, "Topsy Part 2," sold more than one million copies and went Gold.

17. Aruna Asaf Ali (1909)

Civil Rights Leader

Aruna Asaf Ali is a famous Civil Rights Leader, who was born on July 16, 1909 in India. Indian activist who is best remembered for hoisting the Indian National Congress...

18. Michael Rennie (1909)

Actor

English stage, film and television actor who appeared as Klaatu in the 1951 classic film The Day The Earth Stood Still. After serving in the Royal Air Force during WWII, he...

19. Kinuyo Tanaka (1909)

Movie Actress

She starred as the leading lady in many films including the 1929 film, I Graduated, But... and the 1930 film, Aiyoku no ki.

20. Gabrielle Roy (1909)

French Canadian Author

A French-Canadian novelist and children's author, she is known for works such as Children of My Heart, Street Riches, and The Fragile Lights of Earth. Her novel, The Tin Flute...

21. Raymond Oliver (1909)

Chef

Chef known for his famous Parisian restaurant, Le Grand Véfour.

22. Isador Goodman (1909)

Australian Musician

Powerful figure in Australian music from the 1930s to the 1970s. He introduced classical music into Australia's mainstream culture.

23. David Riesman (1909)

American Sociologist

An American sociologist and author, he is particularly known for his bestselling book, The Lonely Crowd. The work deals primarily with the alienating effects of modern society.

24. David Bazelon (1909)

Lawyer

Judge on the District of Columbia Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals. He held strong influence in the decisions of his and lesser courts.

25. Richard James McDonald (1909)

Entrepreneur

Richard James McDonald is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on February 16, 1909 in United States. Co-founder and namesake of the McDonald’s fast-food franchise. According to Astrologers, Richard James...

26. Helen Harrison-Bristol (1909)

Pilot

Remembered for her World War II-era service with the United Kingdom's Air Transport Auxiliary, this Canadian pilot flew a bomber aircraft from Quebec to Scotland to deliver it for combat...

27. Elsie Attenhofer (1909)

Swiss Entertainer

Remembered for her work with a Swiss satirical performance group called the Cabaret Cornichon, she is also well known for her appearances in the films Fusilier Wipf (1938) and Heidi...

28. James Agee (1909)

Novelist Journalist Poet Screenw

Film critic, novelist, and the screenwriter of the Humphrey Bogart film, The African Queen.

29. Miep Gies (1909)

Righteous Among The Nations

Brave Dutch citizen who helped Anne Frank and her family hide from the Nazis during World War II. She kept Anne Frank's diary safe until Otto Frank returned from Auschwitz in 1945.

30. Obafemi Awolowo (1909)

Nigerian Politician

Statesman and Nigerian nationalist who was the Premier of Western Nigeria from 1954 to 1960. He was also the founder of the Nigerian Tribune. 

31. Eddy Duchin (1909)

Pianist

American pianist and bandleader who tragically died from leukemia in 1951. He is remembered for popular songs like 1938's Ol' Man Mose.

32. Stavros Niarchos (1909)

Greek Businessman

Multi-billionaire shipping tycoon who constructed the world's largest oil supertanker in 1952.

33. Mohammad Ali Bogra (1909)

Politician

Mohammad Ali Bogra is a famous Politician, who was born on October 19, 1909 in Bangladesh. Member of the Muslim League who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1953...

34. Teddy Hill (1909)

American Musician

Multi-instrumentalist and big band leader known for being the manager of the famed jazz club Minton's Playhouse in Harlem.

35. Timothy Manning (1909)

Catholic Cardinal

Irish American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of Los Angeles from 1970 to 1985.

36. Rita Levi-Montalcini (1909)

Italian Neurologist

Italian neurologist who received a Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 with Stanley Cohen for their discovery of nerve growth factor. She also received the National Medal of Science in 1987.

37. Robert Ryan (1909)

Actor

Supporting actor who earned an Oscar nomination for his role in the 1947 film, Crossfire. He tied Al Pacino for the National Board of Review Award for his role in The Iceman...

38. Ernest Gallo (1909)

American Businessman

The co-founder of E&J Gallo Winery.

39. Tom Lovell (1909)

Painter

Known for his paintings and illustrations of the American West and for his cover art for pulp fiction magazines.

40. Robert Henry Cain (1909)

War Hero

British Army Major who was awarded the prestigious Victoria Cross in 1944.

41. Lester Young (1909)

American Musician

Influential jazz saxophonist called "The President" by Billie Holliday and who created the West Coast cool style.

42. Edwin Walker (1909)

American Army Officer And Conser

U.S. Army officer who was criticized by both Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy for his highly conservative, sometimes controversial politics. He resigned from military service in 1961 was the target of an...

43. Ettore DeGrazia (1909)

American Artist

Prolific painter, sculptor, and designer best known for his images of the people and landscapes of the American Southwest.

44. Fanny Cradock (1909)

Chef

Fanny Cradock is a famous Chef, who was born on February 26, 1909 in United Kingdom. English culinary critic and cook famous for her television appearances, newspaper columns, and personal...

45. Stephen Spender (1909)

Poet

British poet, author, and 1965 United States Poet Laureate who is famous for his social justice-themed works. His numerous poetry collections include Ruins and Visions, Dolphins, and The Generous Days.

46. Dolores Hope (1909)

Singer Philanthropist

Singer, philanthropist, and wife of comedian Bob Hope who was with him for sixty-nine years.

47. Katherine Dunham (1909)

Dancer Choreographer Songwriter

Choreographer, dancer, and anthropologist all in one, she collected ethnic, ritualistic dances, re-interpreted and staged them.

48. Karl Ulrich Schnabel (1909)

Pianist

Karl Ulrich Schnabel is a famous Pianist, who was born on August 6, 1909 in Austria. Classical musician known for his interpretive individuality and poeticism, especially with Schubert’s song cycles....

49. Mel Harder (1909)

American Baseball Player And Coa

Four-time All-Star pitcher who played his entire 20-year career for the Cleveland Indians before becoming a pitching coach.

50. Robert Trout (1909)

American Journalist

Radio reporter of the 1930s and 1940s who pioneered many of now staple parts of news broadcasts.