Famous people and celebrities born in April 1900

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in April 1900! This month and year saw the birth of many influential figures who have made significant contributions to various fields, including entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Explore the biographies and achievements of these famous personalities and see how their talents have shaped the world. Join us in honoring the stars born in this memorable time.

• April 2 Roberto Arlt

  Roberto Arlt was a prominent Argentine novelist, playwright, and journalist known for his innovative and gritty literary style. He is considered one of the most important writers in Argentine literature of the 20th century, particularly for his novels like 'The Seven Madmen'. His works often explored urban alienation and social marginalization.

• April 3 Camille Chamoun

  Prominent Lebanese political leader who served as President of Lebanon from 1952 to 1958, known for his pro-Western stance during the complex Cold War era in the Middle East.

• April 5 Spencer Tracy

  Spencer Tracy was a legendary Hollywood actor known for his versatile performances and distinctive appearance. He won two consecutive Academy Awards and was considered one of the most respected actors of his era. Tracy starred in numerous classic films and had a notable partnership with Katharine Hepburn.

• April 5 Herbert Bayer

  Herbert Bayer was a pioneering Bauhaus artist and graphic designer who significantly influenced modern design aesthetics. He was instrumental in developing minimalist typography and graphic design principles that shaped 20th-century visual communication. Bayer's work spanned multiple disciplines including graphic design, typography, photography, and advertising.

• April 6 Leo Robin

  Leo Robin was a renowned American composer, lyricist, and songwriter who contributed significantly to the popular music of the early to mid-20th century.

• April 7 Tebbs Lloyd Johnson

  British Olympic race walker who won a bronze medal in the 50km walk event at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.

• April 10 Arnold Beckman

  Renowned American chemist, inventor, and philanthropist who developed groundbreaking scientific instruments and made significant contributions to scientific research and education.

• April 11 Sandor Marai

  Prominent Hungarian novelist and essayist known for his introspective and psychologically complex works, who became internationally recognized after his death.

• April 12 Guy Mazeline

  French novelist who won the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1932, a significant literary achievement in French literature. He was an important literary figure of the early 20th century.

• April 14 Salvatore Baccaloni

  An Italian opera and film actor known for his comedic roles in movies like 'Merry Andrews' and 'Rock-a-bye Baby'.

• April 19 Richard Hughes

  Prominent British writer known for his significant contributions to poetry, novels, and plays in the 20th century.

• April 19 Roland Michener

  Distinguished Canadian politician who served as the 20th Governor General of Canada, playing a significant role in Canadian public life.

• April 21 Hans Fritzsche

  Nazi propaganda official who served as a prominent radio commentator during the Third Reich, playing a significant role in spreading Nazi ideology through mass media broadcasting.

• April 23 Henri Barraud

  Henri Barraud was a prominent French composer and musician who made significant contributions to 20th-century classical music, known for his innovative compositions and musical style.

• April 25 Wolfgang Pauli

  Wolfgang Pauli was a groundbreaking Austrian-born physicist who made fundamental contributions to quantum mechanics. He was awarded the 1945 Nobel Prize in Physics for his exclusion principle, which revolutionized understanding of atomic structure. Pauli was also instrumental in developing quantum field theory and hypothesized the existence of the neutrino.

• April 26 Charles Richter

  Charles Richter was a pioneering American seismologist who developed the Richter scale, a groundbreaking method for measuring earthquake magnitudes. His work revolutionized our understanding of seismic activity and geological research.

• April 27 Charles Francis Richter

  Renowned seismologist who developed the Richter scale for measuring earthquake magnitude, revolutionizing our understanding of seismic activity.

• April 27 Hack Wilson

  Legendary Major League Baseball player known for his exceptional batting skills and holding the single-season RBI record for decades.

• April 28 Maurice Thorez

  Prominent French communist politician who led the French Communist Party from 1930 to 1964 and served as Vice-Premier of France from 1946 to 1947.

• April 28 Jan Oort

  Renowned Dutch astronomer who revolutionized our understanding of the Milky Way by demonstrating that the Sun is not the center of the universe, but a star in a rotating galaxy.