Famous people and celebrities born in August 1900

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in August 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.

• Aug. 2 Helen Morgan

  Helen Morgan was a prominent American actress and singer of the 1920s and 1930s, known for her performances in Broadway musicals and early Hollywood films, particularly her iconic role in 'Show Boat'.

• Aug. 3 Ernie Pyle

  Legendary World War II war correspondent who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1943 and was killed in action in Okinawa. He was renowned for his human-interest stories that captured the experiences of ordinary soldiers. General Omar Bradley considered him an exceptional journalist and humanitarian.

• Aug. 3 John T Scopes

  American teacher famously involved in the 1925 Scopes 'Monkey' Trial, a landmark legal case about teaching evolution in public schools. His trial became a significant moment in the debate between scientific and religious perspectives on human origins.

• Aug. 4 Louis Armstrong

  Louis Armstrong was a legendary jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader who revolutionized jazz music. Known as 'Satchmo', he was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

• Aug. 4 Mother Elizabeth

  Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was the wife of King George VI and mother of Queen Elizabeth II. Known affectionately as the 'Queen Mum', she was beloved for her dignity, courage, and support of the royal family during challenging times.

• Aug. 4 Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

  Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon was the Queen Mother of the United Kingdom, wife of King George VI, and mother of Queen Elizabeth II. She was renowned for her strength during World War II and her significant role in supporting the British monarchy during challenging times.

• Aug. 6 Cecil Green

  Cecil Green was a prominent co-founder of Texas Instruments, a pioneering technology company that played a crucial role in the development of semiconductor and electronic technologies in the 20th century.

• Aug. 8 Josephine Holt Bay

  A pioneering businesswoman who became the first woman to lead a New York Stock Exchange-listed firm, breaking significant gender barriers in corporate leadership.

• Aug. 10 Norma Shearer

  Iconic Hollywood actress of the 1930s who was a major star of MGM's golden era. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress and was known for her sophisticated and independent on-screen personas.

• Aug. 10 René Crevel

  French surrealist writer and poet known for his complex literary works and involvement in the Dada movement. His writings often explored psychological themes of trauma, reflecting his personal struggles with depression and his father's suicide.

• Aug. 10 Henri Ey

  Prominent French psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who made significant contributions to understanding mental health and psychopathology. He was a key figure in the development of psychiatric theory in mid-20th century France.

• Aug. 11 Charles William Paddock

  American Olympic sprinter known as the 'World's Fastest Human' in the 1920s, winning two gold medals in the 1920 Antwerp Olympics.

• Aug. 12 Wilhelm Steinitz

  A legendary chess player from Germany who was the first official World Chess Champion, reigning from 1866 to 1894. He is considered the founder of modern chess theory and strategy.

• Aug. 19 Gilbert Ryle

  Influential British philosopher who made significant contributions to philosophy of mind, particularly known for his critique of Cartesian dualism.

• Aug. 22 Cornelia Vanderbilt

  Prominent American heiress from the influential Vanderbilt family, who inherited the famous Biltmore House and married Sir John Francis Amherst Cecil.

• Aug. 22 Elizabeth Bergner

  Renowned Austrian-German actress known for her significant contributions to theater and early cinema, particularly famous for her portrayal of Catherine the Great.

• Aug. 23 Ernst Krenek

  Austrian-American composer known for modernist and experimental music, particularly his opera 'Orpheus and Eurydice' which explored contemporary musical styles.

• Aug. 24 Leonardo Conti

  Leonardo Conti was a high-ranking Nazi physician who played a significant role in the Third Reich's health administration and was a key architect of the Nazi euthanasia program, serving as Reich Health Leader and SS member.

• Aug. 25 Hans Adolf Krebs

  Renowned German biochemist who won the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work on metabolic cycles, particularly the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle). He made significant contributions to understanding cellular respiration and intermediary metabolism.

• Aug. 26 Hellmuth Walter

  German-American engineer and inventor known for his pioneering work in rocket propulsion technology during the mid-20th century. He made significant contributions to aerospace engineering and developed innovative rocket engine designs.

• Aug. 31 Gino Lucetti

  Italian anarchist who attempted to assassinate Benito Mussolini in 1943, representing political resistance against fascism.