The 1920s

1924

Philip H

Philip Henderson Hoff was an American politician from the U.S. state of Vermont. He was most notable for his service as the 73rd governor of Vermont from 1963 to 1969, the state's …

Philip H

1924

Max Trepp, Swiss sprinter (died 1990)

Max Trepp was a Swiss sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Max Trepp, Swiss sprinter (died 1990)

1924

Rosalind P. Walter, American philanthropist, WNET benefactor and an inspiration behind "Rosie the Riveter" (died 2020)

Rosalind P. Walter was an American philanthropist and humanities advocate who was best known for her late 20th and early 21st century support for public television programming acro…

Rosalind P. Walter, American philanthropist, WNET benefactor and an inspiration behind "Rosie the Riveter" (died 2020)

1924

Antoni Ramallets, Spanish footballer and manager (died 2013)

Antoni Ramallets Simón was a Spanish football goalkeeper and manager.

Antoni Ramallets, Spanish footballer and manager (died 2013)

1924

Florence Stanley, American actress (died 2003)

Florence Stanley was an American actress of stage, film, and television. She is best known for her roles in Barney Miller (1975–1977) and its spinoff Fish (1977–1978), My Two Dads …

Florence Stanley, American actress (died 2003)

1924

Georges Rivière, French actor (died 2011)

Georges Aristide Claude Félix Rivière is a French retired actor who worked in Argentine cinema in the 1950s. He appeared in nearly 50 films between 1948 and 1970. Georges Rivière w…

Georges Rivière, French actor (died 2011)

1924

Chia-ying Yeh, Chinese-born Canadian poet and sinologist (died 2024)

Florence Chia-ying Yeh, also known as Ye Jiaying, Jialing (迦陵), and by her married name Chia-ying Yeh Chao, was a Chinese-born Taiwanese-Canadian poet and sinologist. She was a sch…

Chia-ying Yeh, Chinese-born Canadian poet and sinologist (died 2024)

1924

Amalia Aguilar, Cuban-Mexican film actress and dancer (died 2021)

Amalia Isabel Rodríguez Carriera, known professionally as Amalia Aguilar, was a Cuban-Mexican dancer, actress and comedian.

Amalia Aguilar, Cuban-Mexican film actress and dancer (died 2021)

1924

S. R. Nathan, 6th President of Singapore (died 2016)

Sellapan Ramanathan, often known as S. R. Nathan, was a Singaporean civil servant, diplomat and politician who served as the sixth president of Singapore between 1999 and 2011. He …

S. R. Nathan, 6th President of Singapore (died 2016)

1924

Eva Marie Saint, American actress

Eva Marie Saint is an American former actress. In a career spanning more than seven decades, she received an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award and was nominated for a Golden…

Eva Marie Saint, American actress

1924

Delia Fiallo, Cuban author and screenwriter (died 2021)

Delia Fiallo was a Cuban author and screenwriter who lived in Miami, Florida. She was born in Havana, Cuba and raised in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba. She was one of the most distinguished …

Delia Fiallo, Cuban author and screenwriter (died 2021)

1924

Harry Stewart Jr., American military officer and fighter pilot (died 2025)

Harry Thaddeus Stewart Jr. was an American fighter pilot. He was an officer in the United States Army Air Forces, and a Distinguished Flying Cross recipient who served in the 332nd…

Harry Stewart Jr., American military officer and fighter pilot (died 2025)

1924

János Starker, Hungarian-American cellist and educator (died 2013)

János Starker was a Hungarian-American cellist. From 1958 until his death, he taught at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he held the title of Distinguished Prof…

János Starker, Hungarian-American cellist and educator (died 2013)

1924

Edward Cassidy, Australian Roman Catholic cardinal priest (died 2021)

Edward Idris Cassidy AC was an Australian prelate of the Catholic Church who was president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity from 1989 to 2001. He headed the …

Edward Cassidy, Australian Roman Catholic cardinal priest (died 2021)

1924

Mahim Bora, Indian writer and educationist, recipients of the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour (died…

Mahim Bora was a prominent Indian writer and educationist from Assam. His notable works include "Kathonibari Ghat," a collection of short stories, and "Edhani Mahir Hanhi," a novel…

Mahim Bora, Indian writer and educationist, recipients of the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour (died…

1924

Louie Bellson, American drummer, composer, and bandleader (died 2009)

Louie Bellson, was an American jazz drummer, composer, arranger, bandleader, and jazz educator. He is credited with pioneering the use of two bass drums. His name was often seen in…

Louie Bellson, American drummer, composer, and bandleader (died 2009)

1924

Natalia Bekhtereva, Russian neuroscientist and psychologist (died 2008)

Natalia Petrovna Bekhtereva was a Soviet and Russian neuroscientist and psychologist who developed neurophysiological approaches to psychology, such as measuring the impulse activi…

Natalia Bekhtereva, Russian neuroscientist and psychologist (died 2008)

1924

Mary Ford, American singer and guitarist (died 1977)

Mary Ford was an American guitarist and vocalist, comprising half of the husband-and-wife musical team Les Paul and Mary Ford. Between 1950 and 1954, the couple had 16 top-ten hits…

Mary Ford, American singer and guitarist (died 1977)

1924

Karim Olowu, Nigerian sprinter and long jumper (died 2019)

Alhaji Karim Ayinla Babalola "KAB" Olowu was a Nigerian sprinter and long jumper who was part of Nigeria's first delegation to the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.

Karim Olowu, Nigerian sprinter and long jumper (died 2019)

1924

Eddie Romero, Filipino director, producer, screenwriter, and National Artist for Cinema and Broadcast Arts (died 2013)

Edgar Sinco Romero,, commonly known as Eddie Romero, was a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter.

Eddie Romero, Filipino director, producer, screenwriter, and National Artist for Cinema and Broadcast Arts (died 2013)

1924

Johnnie Johnson, American pianist and songwriter (died 2005)

Johnnie Clyde Johnson was an American pianist who played jazz, blues, and rock and roll. His work with Chuck Berry led to his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was …

Johnnie Johnson, American pianist and songwriter (died 2005)

1924

Charles C. Droz, American politician (died 2025)

Charles Clinton Droz was an American politician from Miller, South Dakota. He was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. He was an alumnus of South Dakota State Uni…

Charles C. Droz, American politician (died 2025)

1924

Pierre Cochereau, French organist and composer (died 1984)

Pierre Eugène Charles Cochereau was a French organist, improviser, composer, and pedagogue.

Pierre Cochereau, French organist and composer (died 1984)

1924

Johnny Bach, American basketball player and coach (died 2016)

John William Bach was an American professional basketball player and coach. A swingman, Bach played college basketball at Fordham University and Brown University. He was selected b…

Johnny Bach, American basketball player and coach (died 2016)