Explore 1176 historical events from 1900–1909.
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Inspired by th…
Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter and educator (died 1954)
Robert Anson Heinlein was an American science fiction author, engineer, and naval officer. Sometimes called the "dean of science fiction writers", he was among the first to emphasi…
Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction writer and screenwriter (died 1988)
George Wilcken Romney was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as chairman and president of American Motors Corporation from 1954 to …
George W. Romney, American businessman and politician, 43rd Governor of Michigan (died 1995)
Fulton Allen, known as Blind Boy Fuller, was an American blues guitarist and singer. Fuller was one of the most popular of the recorded Piedmont blues artists, along with Blind Bla…
Blind Boy Fuller, American singer and guitarist (died 1941)
Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during the Second World War.
Weary Dunlop, Australian colonel and surgeon (died 1993)
George Anthony Weller was an American novelist, playwright, and journalist for The New York Times and Chicago Daily News. He won a 1943 Pulitzer Prize as a Daily News war correspon…
George Weller, American author, playwright, and journalist (died 2002)
Francisco Sacco "Chico" Landi was a racing driver from São Paulo, Brazil. He participated in six Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on September 16, 1951. He scor…
Chico Landi, Brazilian racing driver (died 1989)
Frances Rappaport Horwich was an American educator, television personality and television executive. As Miss Frances, she was the host of the children's television program Ding Don…
Frances Horwich, American educator and television host (died 2001)
Orville Clarence Redenbacher was an American food scientist and businessman most often associated with the brand of popcorn that bears his name which is now owned by Conagra Brands…
Orville Redenbacher, American farmer and businessman, founded Orville Redenbacher's (died 1995)
Barbara Stanwyck was an American actress and dancer. A stage, film, and television star, during her 60-year professional career, she was known for her strong, realistic screen pres…
Barbara Stanwyck, American actress (died 1990)
Isabel Jewell was an American actress, who rose to prominence in the 1930s and early 1940s. Some of her more famous films were Ceiling Zero, Marked Woman, A Tale of Two Cities, Los…
Isabel Jewell, American actress (died 1972)
Ross Alexander was an American stage and film actor.
Ross Alexander, American stage and film actor (died 1937)
Carl McClellan Hill was an American educator and academic administrator who served as president of Kentucky State University from 1962 to 1975, and as the 11th president of Hampton…
Carl McClellan Hill, American educator and academic administrator (died 1995)
Irene Kaminka Fischer was an Austrian-American mathematician and geodesist. She was a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union, and…
Irene Fischer, Austrian-American geodesist and mathematician (died 2009)
Earl Silas Tupper was an American businessman and inventor, best known as the inventor of Tupperware, an airtight plastic container for storing food, and for founding the related h…
Earl Tupper, American inventor and businessman, founded Tupperware Brands (died 1983)
Melvin Mouron Belli was an American lawyer and writer known as "The King of Torts" and by insurance companies as "Melvin Bellicose". He had many celebrity clients, including Zsa Zs…
Melvin Belli, American lawyer (died 1996)
Alfred Griner Packer, also known as the "Colorado Cannibal", was an American prospector and self-proclaimed wilderness guide who confessed to cannibalism during the winter of 1874.…
Alferd Packer, American prospector and convicted cannibal (born 1842)
Grigorios Maraslis was an official of the Russian Empire and long-time mayor of Odesa (1878–1895) of Greek origin. A noted philanthropist, he sponsored many buildings and education…
Grigorios Maraslis, Greek philanthropist (born 1831)
Ahmed Ali Pasha, better known as "Şeker" Ahmed Pasha, was an Ottoman painter, soldier and government official. His nickname "Şeker" meant "sugar" in Turkish, which he earned due to…
Şeker Ahmed Pasha, Turkish soldier and painter (born 1841)
Emanuele Luigi Galizia was a Maltese architect and civil engineer, who designed many public buildings and several churches. He is regarded as "the principal Maltese architect throu…
Emanuele Luigi Galizia, Maltese architect and civil engineer (born 1830)
Charles-Marie-Georges Huysmans was a French novelist and art critic who published his works as Joris-Karl Huysmans. He is most famous for the novel À rebours. He supported himself …
Joris-Karl Huysmans, French author and critic (born 1848)
Sir Benjamin Baker was an English civil engineer who worked in mid to late Victorian era. He helped develop the early underground railways in London with Sir John Fowler, but he is…
Benjamin Baker, English engineer, designed the Forth Bridge (born 1840)
William Le Baron Jenney was an American architect and engineer known for building the first skyscraper in 1884.
William Le Baron Jenney, American architect and engineer, designed the Home Insurance Building (born 1832)
Edmund Gibson Ross was an American politician who represented Kansas after the American Civil War and was later the governor of New Mexico Territory. His vote against convicting Pr…
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