Born in the 20th Century

Dennis Lee Hopper, a prolific American actor, director, and artist, was born in Dodge City, Kansas on May 17, 1936.…

James Neville Mason, a distinguished English actor, was born on May 15, 1909, in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. After studying architecture at…

Joseph Louis Barrow, better known as “The Brown Bomber,” was born in rural Alabama on May 13, 1914. Raised in…

Gustavus Henry March-Phillipps, known affectionately as Gus, was a British military officer whose life, though tragically short, was marked by…

Katharine Hepburn, a legendary actress who defied Hollywood convention, was born Katharine Houghton Hepburn on May 12, 1907, in Hartford,…

Eva Perón, born María Eva Duarte on May 7, 1919, in Los Toldos, Argentina, rose from humble beginnings to become…

Orson Welles, born George Orson Welles on May 6, 1915, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was a child prodigy who blossomed into…

Audrey Hepburn, born Audrey Kathleen Ruston on May 4, 1929, in Ixelles, Belgium, was a sparkling talent who rose from…

Born Lucile Langhanke in Quincy, Illinois on May 3, 1906, Mary Astor’s life was a fascinating mix of Hollywood glamour…

Stock car racing legend Dale Earnhardt, often referred to as “The Intimidator,” roared onto the scene on April 29, 1951,…

Did you know that Bing Crosby, the legendary crooner, was originally named Harry Lillis Crosby Jr. when he was born…

Sir Terence David John Pratchett, a titan of fantasy literature and master of witty satire, was born on April 28,…

Ella Fitzgerald, hailed as the “First Lady of Song” and the “Queen of Jazz,” graced the world with her unmatched…

Paula Yates, a captivating British television presenter and writer, was born on April 24, 1959, in Colwyn Bay, Wales. Though…

Queen Elizabeth II, a symbol of stability and tradition for much of the 20th and 21st centuries, reigned as the…

Jayne Mansfield, a Hollywood icon who embodied the glamour and controversy of the 1950s and 60s, was born Vera Jayne…