Famous people and celebrities born in January 1901

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in January 1901! 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.

• Jan. 2 Bob Marshall

  Bob Marshall was a prominent American conservationist and wilderness preservation activist who co-founded The Wilderness Society in 1935, advocating for the protection of wilderness areas in the United States.

• Jan. 3 Ngo ?inh Diem

  South Vietnamese politician who was the first president of South Vietnam.

• Jan. 3 Ngo Diem

  Vietnamese politician and lawyer who became the first president of Vietnam, assassinated in 1963.

• Jan. 3 Ngô Đình Diệm

  South Vietnamese politician who served as the first president of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) from 1955 to 1963. He was a controversial leader who was ultimately assassinated during a military coup.

• Jan. 4 C. L. R. James

  C. L. R. James was a prominent Trinidadian historian, journalist, and political activist who made significant contributions to postcolonial thought and cricket writing. He was a key intellectual in the Pan-African movement and wrote extensively on socialism, colonialism, and Caribbean culture.

• Jan. 8 Edmond Vandercammen

  Belgian poet and writer known for his significant literary contributions during the mid-20th century. He was an important figure in Belgian poetry, exploring themes of social struggle and human experience.

• Jan. 9 Chic Young

  American cartoonist best known for creating the popular comic strip 'Blondie', which became a cultural icon of 20th-century American popular culture.

• Jan. 9 Marianne Oswald

  French television personality, actress, comedian, and producer who was active in the mid-20th century entertainment industry. She was born in Limeil-Brevannes, France, and had a notable career in French media.

• Jan. 9 Vilma Bánky

  Hungarian-American actress who was a prominent silent film star during the 1920s, known for her beauty and performances in Hollywood productions.

• Jan. 12 Kurt Jooss

  Kurt Jooss was a pioneering German choreographer and dancer who significantly influenced modern dance in the early 20th century. He founded his own dance company and was a key figure at the Folkwang School in Essen. His work was notably impacted by the Nazi regime, which forced him to leave Germany and continue his artistic career internationally.

• Jan. 13 A. B. Guthrie

  A. B. Guthrie Jr. was a renowned American novelist, screenwriter, and historian known for his Western literature and contributions to American cultural storytelling.

• Jan. 14 Bebe Daniels

  Bebe Daniels was a prominent American actress and entertainer who transitioned from silent films to talkies, appearing in over 200 short films and later becoming known for her patriotic service during World War II.

• Jan. 14 Alfred Tarski

  Alfred Tarski was a renowned Polish-American mathematician and logician who made significant contributions to mathematical logic, semantics, and set theory.

• Jan. 14 Carlos P Romulo

  Carlos P. Romulo was a prominent Philippine general, diplomat, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who played a significant role in Philippine politics and international relations.

• Jan. 16 Fulgencio Batista

  Cuban military dictator who ruled Cuba from 1940-1944 and again from 1952-1959, ultimately overthrown by Fidel Castro's revolutionary forces. He rose from poverty to become a powerful political and military leader who significantly shaped 20th-century Cuban history.

• Jan. 18 Ivan Petrovsky

  Prominent Russian mathematician who made significant contributions to mathematical analysis and academic research during the mid-20th century.

• Jan. 21 Ricardo Zamora

  Ricardo Zamora was a legendary Spanish goalkeeper and football manager, widely considered one of the most influential goalkeepers in early 20th-century football. He played for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team, and was known for his innovative goalkeeping techniques.

• Jan. 24 Cassandre

  Ukrainian-French painter, commercial poster artist, and typeface designer who was a pioneering figure in the Art Deco movement, known for his innovative graphic design.

• Jan. 25 Mildred Dunnock

  Renowned American stage and film actress known for her powerful performances in theater and memorable roles in classic movies like 'Death of a Salesman'.

• Jan. 26 Mariano Picon Salas

  Mariano Picon Salas was a prominent Venezuelan intellectual, diplomat, and writer who made significant contributions to Latin American literature and political thought.

• Jan. 27 Art Rooney

  Art Rooney was the legendary founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL team, a pioneering figure in professional American football who established one of the most successful franchises in sports history.

• Jan. 27 Willy Fritsch

  Willy Fritsch was a prominent German actor who successfully transitioned from silent films to talkies, becoming a leading man and character actor in the early to mid-20th century German cinema.

• Jan. 29 Mary Eaton

  Mary Eaton was a prominent American actress during the transition from silent films to talkies, appearing in numerous productions during the 1920s and early 1930s.

• Jan. 29 Allen B. DuMont

  Allen B. DuMont was a pioneering American engineer and broadcaster who founded the DuMont Television Network, significantly contributing to early television broadcasting.

• Jan. 29 E. P. Taylor

  E. P. Taylor was a prominent Canadian businessman and influential horse breeder who made significant contributions to the Canadian horse racing industry.

• Jan. 30 Rudolf Caracciola

  Legendary German racing driver who was one of the most successful European motorsport competitors of the 1930s, known for his exceptional skill in challenging racing conditions.

• Jan. 31 Marie Kaschnitz

  A prominent German post-war poet, novelist, and essayist known for her significant contributions to 20th-century German literature, exploring themes of memory, loss, and human experience.