1920s Birthdays

Who was born in 1920s? From celebrities to historical icons, Popular Timelines brings you the stories behind the dates. Explore notable figures, their achievements, and their impact on history.

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Betty White

Betty White

Born: 17 January 1922

Betty White was a highly celebrated American actress and comedian renowned for her pioneering role in early television Her career...

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Born: 01 May 1926

Sir David Attenborough is a highly influential British broadcaster biologist natural historian and author He is most renowned for his...

Elizabeth II

Elizabeth II

Born: 01 April 1926

Elizabeth II reigned as Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from until her death in She ruled...

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Born: 13 December 1929

Christopher Plummer was a highly acclaimed Canadian actor with a career spanning seven decades He achieved the 'Triple Crown of...

Judy Garland

Judy Garland

Born: 10 June 1922

Judy Garland was a celebrated American actress singer and vaudevillian renowned for her powerful voice and emotional performances She gained...

Che Guevara

Che Guevara

Born: 01 June 1928

Ernesto Che Guevara was a prominent Argentine Marxist revolutionary physician and guerrilla leader He played a key role in the...

James Baldwin

James Baldwin

Born: 02 August 1924

James Baldwin was a prominent African-American writer and civil rights activist Known for his eloquent prose and insightful social commentary...

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Born: 20 February 1927

Sidney Poitier was a trailblazing Bahamian-American actor director activist and diplomat renowned as the first African-American to win the Academy...

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

Born: 06 August 1928

Andy Warhol - was a pivotal American artist film director and producer renowned as a leading figure in the Pop...

Milton Glaser

Milton Glaser

Born: 26 June 1929

Milton Glaser was a highly influential American graphic designer celebrated for his iconic and widely recognized designs Among his most...

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Born: 15 January 1929

Martin Luther King Jr was a pivotal leader in the American civil rights movement from until his assassination in As...

Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez

Born: 31 March 1927

Cesar Chavez was a prominent American labor leader and civil rights activist He co-founded the National Farm Workers Association NFWA...

Gene Deitch

Gene Deitch

Born: 08 August 1924

Gene Deitch was an influential American illustrator animator comics artist and film director who lived and worked in Prague for...

Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple

Born: 23 April 1928

Shirley Temple Black was a prominent American figure known for her multifaceted career Rising to fame as a child actress...

Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Born: 19 May 1925

Malcolm X was a prominent African American activist and minister Initially a spokesman for the Nation of Islam he advocated...

Norman Lear

Norman Lear

Born: 27 July 1922

Norman Lear was a highly influential American television writer and producer renowned for creating groundbreaking sitcoms during the s His...

Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy

Born: 20 November 1925

Robert F Kennedy RFK was a significant figure in American politics and law He served as the th United States...

Hank Williams

Hank Williams

Born: 17 September 1923

Hank Williams was a highly influential American singer-songwriter of the th century He achieved significant success with singles reaching the...

Hayden Fry

Hayden Fry

Born: 28 February 1929

John Hayden Fry was a prominent American college football coach and player He held head coaching positions at Southern Methodist...

Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach

Born: 12 May 1928

Burt Bacharach was a highly influential American composer songwriter producer and pianist He began his career in the s and...

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