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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Judy Garland

Judy Garland

Born: 10 June 1922

Judy Garland was a celebrated American actress and singer famous for her powerful voice and emotional performances She achieved international...

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...

James Baldwin

James Baldwin

Born: 02 August 1924

James Baldwin was a prominent African-American writer and civil rights activist known for his insightful essays novels and plays His...

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

Born: 06 August 1928

Andy Warhol a pivotal figure in the pop art movement was an American visual artist film director and producer whose...

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 advocating for racial equality through nonviolent...

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...

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...

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...

Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy

Born: 20 November 1925

Robert F Kennedy RFK was a prominent American politician and lawyer serving as the th U S Attorney General -...

Al Jaffee

Al Jaffee

Born: 13 March 1921

Al Jaffee born Allan Jaffee was a highly influential American cartoonist best known for his long-standing contributions to Mad magazine...

Mario Carbone

Born: 01 May 1924

Mario Carbone born in San Sosti on May is an Italian director cinematographer and photographer His career encompasses various roles...

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