Died in the 20th Century

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

Manfred von Richthofen, better known as the Red Baron, was born into Prussian nobility in what is now Poland on…

Born Martha Jane Canary on May 1, 1852, in Missouri, Calamity Jane became a legendary figure in the Wild West.…

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

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

Vladimir Lenin, born Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov in 1870 (April 22nd in the Julian calendar, April 10th in the Gregorian calendar)…

Adolf Hitler, the embodiment of evil for the 20th century, was born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn,…

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

John Pierpont Morgan, a titan who straddled the worlds of finance and philanthropy, was born on April 17, 1837, in…

Charlie Chaplin, a comedic genius who rose to superstardom during the silent film era, was born on April 16, 1889,…

Did you know that James Dean, an iconic Hollywood star, only starred in three movies before his untimely death? Yet,…

Bobby Moore (1941-1993) stands as a titan of English football, forever remembered for his elegant defending and leadership. Born on…

William Booth (1829-1912) was a man of unwavering faith who dedicated his life to social reform and helping the most…

Anthony Fokker (1890-1939), a Dutch aviation pioneer, was a man of boundless energy and a knack for innovation. Born on…

Joseph Lister, born on April 5, 1827, in Essex, England, significantly advanced medical science by introducing antiseptic surgery techniques, greatly…

Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield on April 4, 1913, in Issaquena County, Mississippi, stands as a monumental figure in the…