Famous people and celebrities born in February 1902

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in February 1902! 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.

• Feb. 1 Langston Hughes

  Langston Hughes was a pioneering African American poet, novelist, and playwright who played a crucial role in the Harlem Renaissance. His innovative poetry used jazz and blues rhythms to explore the African American experience, making significant contributions to American literature and civil rights discourse.

• Feb. 2 John Tonkin

  Australian politician who served as the 20th Premier of Western Australia, playing a significant role in the state's mid-20th century political landscape.

• Feb. 4 Charles Lindbergh

  Pioneering American aviator who completed the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in 1927, becoming a global celebrity and transforming aviation history.

• Feb. 4 Hartley Shawcross

  Baron shawcross, german-english lawyer and politician, attorney general for england and wales (d. 2003)

• Feb. 6 Louis Nizer

  Louis Nizer was a prominent American lawyer known for his high-profile legal cases and influential work in the legal profession during the 20th century.

• Feb. 9 Gertrud Scholtz-Klink

  Prominent Nazi leader who headed the women's organization in the Third Reich, advocating for traditional female roles and Nazi ideology. She was a key figure in promoting gender-specific Nazi propaganda and women's participation in the regime.

• Feb. 9 Gabriel Péri

  French communist politician and resistance fighter who was executed by Nazi occupiers during World War II. His sacrifice symbolizes the resistance against fascism in France.

• Feb. 10 Walter Houser Brattain

  American physicist and co-inventor of the transistor, who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956 for groundbreaking work in semiconductor technology.

• Feb. 10 Stella Adler

  Renowned American actress and acting teacher who significantly influenced the development of method acting in the United States.

• Feb. 13 Harold Lasswell

  Prominent American political scientist known for his groundbreaking work in political communication, propaganda analysis, and power dynamics in political systems.

• Feb. 13 Karl Menger

  Austrian-American mathematician renowned for his significant contributions to mathematical theory, particularly in the field of dimensional analysis.

• Feb. 17 Marian Anderson

  Groundbreaking African American contralto who broke racial barriers in classical music, famously performing at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

• Feb. 20 Ansel Adams

  Ansel Adams was a legendary American landscape photographer renowned for his breathtaking black and white images of the American West, particularly Yosemite National Park. He was a pioneering environmentalist and a master of photographic technique, developing the Zone System for precise exposure and development control. His iconic images have profoundly influenced landscape photography and conservation awareness.

• Feb. 21 Arthur Nock

  Arthur Nock was a distinguished Harvard University professor and renowned English classicalist theologian who made significant contributions to theological scholarship in the early 20th century.

• Feb. 22 Fritz Strassmann

  Fritz Strassmann was a renowned German chemist and physicist who played a significant role in nuclear research during the early 20th century. He is best known for his collaborative work on nuclear fission with Otto Hahn, which was groundbreaking in understanding atomic science.

• Feb. 24 Gladys Aylward

  Gladys Aylward was a courageous British missionary who dedicated her life to serving children in China during the early 20th century. She established an orphanage and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of local people, becoming a symbol of humanitarian service and cross-cultural compassion.

• Feb. 25 Oscar Cullmann

  Prominent Swiss Protestant theologian and biblical scholar, renowned for his significant contributions to New Testament studies and theological research.

• Feb. 26 Vercors (writer)

  Vercors was a prominent French Resistance writer who wrote the famous novel 'The Silence of the Sea', a powerful resistance work published clandestinely during Nazi occupation.

• Feb. 27 John Steinbeck

  Renowned American novelist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962. His most famous works include 'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'Of Mice and Men', which profoundly depicted the human condition during the Great Depression.

• Feb. 27 Lucio Costa

  Influential Brazilian urban planner and architect who was the primary designer of Brasília, Brazil's modernist capital city. His innovative urban design revolutionized city planning in the mid-20th century.

• Feb. 27 Gene Sarazen

  Legendary professional golfer who won multiple major championships, including the Masters in 1935 and US Open in 1922 and 1932. He was a significant figure in early professional golf.