1903
Vladimir Jankélévitch, French musicologist and philosopher (died 1985)
Vladimir Jankélévitch was a French philosopher and musicologist.
Vladimir Jankélévitch, French musicologist and philosopher (died 1985)
The 1900s
Explore 1816 historical events from 1900–1909.
1903
Margaret Landon, American missionary and author (died 1993)
Margaret Landon was an American writer known for Anna and the King of Siam, her best-selling 1944 novel of the life of Anna Leonowens which eventually sold over a million copies an…
Margaret Landon, American missionary and author (died 1993)
1903
Dorothy Marie Donnelly, American poet and author (died 1994)
Dorothy Marie Donnelly was a poet and essayist, the author of six books of poetry and prose and numerous articles published in Europe and the United States.
Dorothy Marie Donnelly, American poet and author (died 1994)
1903
Jane Arbor, English author (died 1994)
Eileen Norah Owbridge was a British writer who under the pseudonym Jane Arbor wrote 57 romances for Mills & Boon from 1948 to 1985.
Jane Arbor, English author (died 1994)
1903
Lev Shankovsky, Ukrainian military historian (died 1995)
Lev Shankovsky, was a Ukrainian military historian and former Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) soldier, a leading member of the Banderite faction of the Organization of Ukrainian Nat…
Lev Shankovsky, Ukrainian military historian (died 1995)
1903
Edward Upward, English author (died 2009)
Edward Falaise Upward, FRSL was a British novelist and short story writer who, prior to his death, was believed to be the UK's oldest living author. Initially gaining recognition a…
Edward Upward, English author (died 2009)
1903
Phyllis A. Whitney, American author (died 2008)
Phyllis Ayame Whitney was an American mystery writer who wrote 73 novels, most all of them in the suspense and mystery genre. 39 of her books were for adults, 20 for young adults (…
Phyllis A. Whitney, American author (died 2008)
1903
Cyril Connolly, English author and critic (died 1974)
Cyril Vernon Connolly was an English literary critic and writer. He was the editor of the influential literary magazine Horizon (1940–49) and wrote Enemies of Promise (1938), which…
Cyril Connolly, English author and critic (died 1974)
1903
Theodor Adorno, German sociologist and philosopher (died 1969)
Theodor W. Adorno was a German philosopher, cultural, and music critic. He was a leading member of the Frankfurt School of critical theory, whose work has come to be associated wit…
Theodor Adorno, German sociologist and philosopher (died 1969)
1903
Stephen Etnier, American lieutenant and painter (died 1984)
Stephen Morgan Etnier was an American realist painter, and an active painter for six decades. His work is distinguished by a mixture of realism and luminism, favoring industrial an…
Stephen Etnier, American lieutenant and painter (died 1984)
1903
Claudette Colbert, American actress (died 1996)
Claudette Colbert, also known as Lily Claudette Chauchoin, was a French-American stage and film actress. She began her career in earnest on Broadway during the late 1920s and progr…
Claudette Colbert, American actress (died 1996)
1903
Mart Raud, Estonian poet and author (died 1980)
Mart Raud was an Estonian poet, playwright and novelist.
Mart Raud, Estonian poet and author (died 1980)
1903
Roy Acuff, American singer-songwriter and fiddler (died 1992)
Roy Claxton Acuff was an American country music singer, fiddler, and promoter. Known as the "King of Country Music", Acuff is often credited with moving the genre from its early st…
Roy Acuff, American singer-songwriter and fiddler (died 1992)
1903
Karel Miljon, Dutch boxer (died 1984)
Karel Leendert Miljon was a Dutch boxer, who won the bronze medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.
Karel Miljon, Dutch boxer (died 1984)
1903
Frank O'Connor, Irish short story writer, novelist, and poet (died 1966)
Frank O'Connor was an Irish author and translator. He wrote poetry, dramatic works, memoirs, journalistic columns and features on aspects of Irish culture and history, criticism, l…
Frank O'Connor, Irish short story writer, novelist, and poet (died 1966)
1903
Minanogawa Tōzō, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 34th Yokozuna (died 1971)
Minanogawa Tōzō , also known as Asashio Kyojiro , was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tsukuba, Ibaraki. He was the sport's 34th yokozuna.
Minanogawa Tōzō, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 34th Yokozuna (died 1971)
1903
Godfrey Carter, Australian businessman and politician, 39th Mayor of Melbourne (born 1830)
Godfrey Downes Carter was an Australian businessman, politician and mayor of Melbourne from 1884 to 1885.
Godfrey Carter, Australian businessman and politician, 39th Mayor of Melbourne (born 1830)
1903
Paul Du Chaillu, French-American anthropologist and zoologist (born 1835)
Paul Belloni Du Chaillu was a French-American traveler, zoologist, and anthropologist. He became famous in the 1860s as the first modern European outsider to confirm the existence …
Paul Du Chaillu, French-American anthropologist and zoologist (born 1835)
1903
Oliver Mowat, Canadian politician, third Premier of Ontario, eighth Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (born 1820)
Sir Oliver Mowat was a Canadian lawyer, politician, and Ontario Liberal Party leader. He served for nearly 24 years as the third premier of Ontario. He was the eighth lieutenant go…
Oliver Mowat, Canadian politician, third Premier of Ontario, eighth Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (born 1820)
1903
Josiah Willard Gibbs, American scientist (born 1839)
Josiah Willard Gibbs was an American mechanical engineer and scientist who made fundamental theoretical contributions to physics, chemistry, and mathematics. His work on the applic…
Josiah Willard Gibbs, American scientist (born 1839)
1903
Emily Stowe, Canadian physician and activist (born 1831)
Emily Howard Stowe was a Canadian physician who was the first female physician to practise in Canada, the second licensed female physician in Canada and an activist for women's rig…
Emily Stowe, Canadian physician and activist (born 1831)
1903
Gotse Delchev, Macedonian Bulgarian revolutionary IMRO (born 1872)
Georgi Nikolov Delchev, known as Gotse Delchev or Goce Delčev, was a prominent Macedonian Bulgarian revolutionary (komitadji) and one of the most important leaders of what is commo…
Gotse Delchev, Macedonian Bulgarian revolutionary IMRO (born 1872)
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Paul Gauguin, French painter and sculptor (born 1848)
Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movem…
Paul Gauguin, French painter and sculptor (born 1848)
1903
Apolinario Mabini, Filipino lawyer and politician, 1st Prime Minister of the Philippines (born 1864)
Apolinario Mabini y Maranán was a Filipino revolutionary leader, educator, lawyer, and statesman who served first as a legal and constitutional adviser to the Revolutionary Governm…
Apolinario Mabini, Filipino lawyer and politician, 1st Prime Minister of the Philippines (born 1864)