1907 in History

1907

Frank Whittle, English airman and engineer, developed the jet engine (died 1996)

Frank Whittle, English airman and engineer, developed the jet engine (died 1996)

1907

Dorothy West, American journalist and author (died 1998)

Dorothy West, American journalist and author (died 1998)

1907

John Lehmann, English poet and publisher (died 1987)

John Lehmann, English poet and publisher (died 1987)

1907

Paul Rotha, English director and producer (died 1984)

Paul Rotha, English director and producer (died 1984)

1907

Jacques Roumain, Haitian journalist and politician (died 1944)

Jacques Roumain, Haitian journalist and politician (died 1944)

1907

Rosalind Russell, American actress (died 1976)

Rosalind Russell, American actress (died 1976)

1907

Patience Strong, English poet and journalist (died 1990)

Patience Strong, English poet and journalist (died 1990)