Famous people and celebrities born in June 1900

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

• June 2 David Wynne

  Renowned British composer who made significant contributions to classical music during the 20th century.

• June 5 Dennis Gabor

  Dennis Gabor was a Hungarian-British physicist and electrical engineer who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971 for his groundbreaking work in holography.

• June 6 André Chamson

  Prominent French writer, historian, and intellectual who made significant contributions to literature and cultural studies.

• June 7 Alfredo Le Pera

  Famous Argentine lyricist and journalist who wrote lyrics for Carlos Gardel's most iconic tangos. He tragically died in a plane crash with Gardel in 1935.

• June 7 Glen Gray

  Prominent American jazz musician and bandleader who led the renowned Casa Loma Orchestra during the swing era.

• June 9 Fred Waring

  Fred Waring was a prominent American musician, bandleader, and television personality known for leading the popular musical group 'Waring's Pennsylvanians' during the mid-20th century.

• June 9 José Gomes Ferreira

  José Gomes Ferreira was a distinguished Portuguese poet and writer who made significant contributions to Portuguese literature and was a key member of the literary movement 'presença'.

• June 11 Lawrence Spivak

  Lawrence Spivak was a pioneering American broadcast journalist who co-created and long hosted 'Meet the Press', transforming political interview programming. He served as editor of 'American Mercury' magazine before revolutionizing television journalism through his influential news program. Spivak is credited with establishing 'Meet the Press' as a critical platform for political discourse.

• June 12 Friedrich Becker

  German astronomer and academic who served as director of the Bonn University Observatory in 1947, known for his significant contributions to astronomical research and publications.

• June 15 Otto Luening

  German-American composer and conductor who significantly influenced 20th-century classical and electronic music through innovative compositions.

• June 15 Gotthard Günther

  German philosopher and academic who made significant contributions to cybernetics and logic, exploring innovative philosophical concepts.

• June 17 Martin Bormann

  A high-ranking Nazi official who served as Adolf Hitler's private secretary and was a key figure in the Nazi Party's inner circle. He was instrumental in implementing the Holocaust and was tried in absentia for war crimes.

• June 17 Hermann Reutter

  A notable German composer and pianist who created diverse musical works including operas, oratorios, chamber music, and ballet compositions.

• June 19 Laura Z Hobson

  Laura Z Hobson was an influential American novelist best known for her groundbreaking novel 'Gentleman's Agreement', which explored antisemitism in post-World War II America. Her work often addressed social issues and challenged societal prejudices.

• June 22 Jennie Tourel

  Renowned mezzo-soprano from St. Petersburg who performed at the Metropolitan Opera from 1943 to 1947, known for her exceptional vocal talents.

• June 24 Wilhelm Cauer

  Wilhelm Cauer was a prominent German electrical engineer and mathematician who made significant contributions to filter theory and network synthesis. He is known for developing the Cauer filter, a type of electronic filter with remarkable precision and characteristics. His work was foundational in the field of electrical engineering, particularly in signal processing.

• June 25 Lord Louis Mountbatten

  Lord Louis Mountbatten was a prominent British naval officer and statesman who played a crucial role in British imperial history, serving as the last Viceroy of India and making significant contributions during World War II.

• June 29 Camille Guérini

  French actor known for his work in film, television, and theatre, recognized for his cheerful and engaging personality.

• June 30 Antoine de Saint-Exupery

  Renowned French writer, poet, aristocrat, journalist, and pioneering aviator, best known for his novella 'The Little Prince'. He was also a successful commercial pilot and a heroic military aviator during World War II.