1. Melvin Zais (1916)

American General

Decorated general who served in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II and at Hamburger Hill in Vietnam.

2. John Mariucci (1916)

American Ice Hockey Player

Founding member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame who helped the NHL spread in Minnesota and all over the United States.

3. Chinmayananda Saraswati (1916)

Indian Spiritual Teacher

Famous as the founder of the Chinmaya Mission, an organization created to incite global interest in an ancient Hindu scripture-based philosophy known as Advaita Vedanta, Saraswati published nearly 100 books...

4. Carl Giles (1916)

Cartoonist

British cartoonist most remembered for his numerous contributions to the Daily Express. In 2000, he was voted Britain's Favorite Cartoonist of the 20th Century.

5. Kleanthis Vikelidis (1916)

Footballer

Footballer who was nicknamed the "Macedonian Tank"; spent his entire career with Aris Thessaloniki F.C. from 1933 until 1949.

6. Marty Marion (1916)

American Baseball Player And Coa

St. Louis legend who pitched his way to three World Series victories with the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1940's. He made eight straight All-Star appearances from 1943 to 1950...

7. Wolf Kaiser (1916)

German Actor

German theater and film actor who starred in many works, including director Wolfgang Staudte's 1953 film, Die Geschichte vom kleinen Muck. His performance in the 1961 film, Mother Courage and...

8. Paul Keres (1916)

Estonian Chess Player

Early 20th century Estonian chess legend who was the only player in chess history to defeat nine undisputed world champions.

9. Van Johnson (1916)

Actor

He portrayed the all-American male in the 1943 film A Guy Named Joe. His other credits include Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo and The Caine Mutiny.

10. Grace Beacham Freeman (1916)

Poet

Grace Beacham Freeman is a famous Poet, who was born on February 18, 1916 in United States. American poet, author, and one-time South Carolina Poet Laureate whose works include Midnight...

11. Nasiba Zeynalova (1916)

Azerbaijani Actor

Comedic leading lady who was named a People's Artist of Azerbaijan and appeared in the 1969 film, Dəli Kür.

12. John Basilone (1916)

United States Marine Corps Medal

Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant who earned the Medal of Honor for his bravery at Guadalcanal.

13. Florynce Kennedy (1916)

American Activist

U.S. lawyer and activist who said, "If men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament."

14. Gough Whitlam (1916)

Australian Prime Minister

The 21st Australian Prime Minister from 1972 to 1975 who dealt with the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis. He notably instituted universal health care and fee-free university education and eliminated military...

15. Lalo Guerrero (1916)

American Musician

The Father of Chicano Music who wrote musical pieces that became Latin American chart-toppers in the U.S. and standards in Mexico.

16. Peter Geach (1916)

British Philosopher

English philosopher most recognized for his work on the theory of identity.

17. Peter Finch (1916)

Australian Actor

Australian actor who played Howard Beale in the award-winning film, Network.

18. Sid Luckman (1916)

American Football Quarterback

Hall of Fame quarterback who played 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears.

19. Shakeel Badayuni (1916)

Indian Writer

Urdu-language poet and lyricist who won three Filmfare Best Lyricist Awards during the early 1960s. His acclaimed songs include "Chaudvin ka chand ho" and "Kahin deep jale kahin dil."

20. Bill Martin Jr. (1916)

Children's Author

An American author of more than three hundred works of children's fiction, he is particularly known for his classic book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

21. Sherwood Schwartz (1916)

American Television Writer And P

Producer of Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch and responsible for two theme songs permanently embedded in people's brains.

22. Helmy Halim (1916)

Director

Egyptian film director, screenwriter, and producer who was prominent in the 1950s and 1960s.

23. Alberto Ginastera (1916)

Argentine Musician

Considered one of the great South American classical composers of the twentieth century, Ginastera wrote opera, ballet, choral, and chamber music, as well as film music and works for piano...

24. Guru Chandrasekharan (1916)

Dancer

Indian classical dancer, most remembered as an instructor of the Kathakali style.

25. Elliott Handler (1916)

Entrepreneur

Elliott Handler is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on April 9, 1916 in United States. Co-founder of the toymaking company Mattel. He brought to the public Barbie dolls and...

26. Rossano Brazzi (1916)

Actor Singer

Played roles in notable films such as Little Women, as Professor Bhaer, and Of Mice and Men, as Fred. He also had guest appearances in shows including The Love Boat and Hawaii Five-0.

27. Harold Wilson (1916)

Prime Minister Of The United Kin

British Labour Party Secretary and two-time Prime Minister from 1964 to 1970 and 1974 to 1976. He was believed by some to be a Soviet agent after a Soviet defector...

28. Vic Stollmeyer (1916)

Cricket Player

Legbreak googly bowler who made one test for West Indies, in 1939 against England.

29. Charles Wood (1916)

Stage Actor

American stage actor who performed in numerous Broadway musical productions between 1945 and 1953. His credits include roles in "Kiss Me, Kate" and "Wish You Were Here."

30. Jay McShann (1916)

American Blues Jazz And Swing Ba

Blues and jazz pianist of the 1940s who pioneered the Kansas City Sound.

31. Dee Greene (1916)

TV Actress

Dee Greene is a famous TV Actress, who was born on November 15, 1916 in United States. An American actress and acting coach,who rose to fame after appearing in the...

32. Jan Murray (1916)

American Actor And Comedian

Stand-up comedian and actor who hosted several game shows including Blind Date, Dollar a Second, and his creation Treasure Hunt after making his name on the Borscht Belt. He also...

33. William Saxbe (1916)

Politician

Outspoken Attorney General under the Nixon administration who led the investigation into the Watergate scandal. He was also a US Senator from Ohio and the US Ambassador to India.

34. Francis Crick (1916)

British Molecular Biologist Biop

Famous English biologist and neuroscientist who became one of the most important contributors to understanding DNA when he co-discovered its helical structure in 1953. He was also the one to...

35. Bill Durnan (1916)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

NHL Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens win Stanley Cup Championships in 1944 and 1946.

36. Pete Suder (1916)

American Baseball Player

Infielder who played second base, third base, and shortstop; he played for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1941-1943 and 1946-1954.

37. Roald Dahl (1916)

Children's Author

Welsh-born novelist, screenwriter, and fighter pilot who authored such children's classics as James and the Giant Peach, The BFG, and Matilda. Many of his popular books, including The Witches, Charlie...

38. Arnaud D'Usseau (1916)

Screenwriter

American playwright and screenwriter, most known for his works including Horror Express and Pyschomania.

39. Anthony Dawson (1916)

Actor

Scottish-born American actor who appeared in over 75 movies, including Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder. He also appeared in the classic 1945 film, The Way to the Stars.

40. Igor Buketoff (1916)

Conductor

A prominent conductor of Russian music who led the top orchestras in the U.S., including the Metropolitan Opera and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

41. Elizabeth Hardwick (1916)

Novelist

An American writer and literary critic, she is known for such novels as The Ghostly Lover (1945) and Sleepless Nights (1979). Her works of literary criticism include A View of...

42. Xuân Diệu (1916)

Vietnamese Poet

Prominent Vietnamese poet and author who penned close to 450 love poems and a number of short stories and essays. His best-known works include Gui Huong Cho Gio, Tho Tho,...

43. Lock Martin (1916)

American Actor

Remembered best for his role as Gort the robot in the 1951 science fiction movie The Day the Earth Stood Still, Martin is also notable for playing the Giant in...

44. Robert Snyder (1916)

Director

Filmmaker and producer of the Academy Award-winning documentary Titan: Story of Michelangelo. He also directed Anais Nin Observed.

45. Jack Clemo (1916)

British Writer

British poet and author whose works include Wilding Graft (novel) and The Clay Verge (poems). He also published a 1949 autobiography entitled Confessions of a Rebel.

46. Betty Furness (1916)

American Actress

20th-century film and television actress who became known for her roles in Swing Time in 1936 and TV's Studio One in Hollywood.

47. Bernard Blier (1916)

French Actor

French actor who played stock, comedic characters in various films, including The Possessed. In 1965, He played Don Léandro Sanna in the Luigi Zampa-directed film, A Question of Honor.

48. Dorothy McGuire (1916)

Actress

Actress who appeared in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn and Swiss Family Robinson.

49. Moura Lympany (1916)

British Musician

Known for her last-minute mastery of Khachaturian's Piano Concerto in D-flat before its 1940 British premiere after pianist Clifford Curzon withdrew.

50. Daniel Schorr (1916)

American Journalist

TV newsman who worked with NPR and became known for his aggressive reporting.