Famous people and celebrities born in July 1904

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in July 1904! 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.

• July 2 René Lacoste

  René Lacoste was a legendary French tennis champion known for his exceptional defensive skills and ground strokes. He won multiple Grand Slam titles, including Wimbledon and French Open, and was a key member of the Davis Cup team. Beyond tennis, he became famous for founding the iconic Lacoste clothing brand with its signature crocodile logo.

• July 5 Milburn Stone

  American actor best known for playing Dr. 'Doc' Adams on the long-running and iconic Western television series Gunsmoke, which aired from 1955 to 1975.

• July 5 Ernst Mayr

  Renowned German-American evolutionary biologist and ornithologist who made fundamental contributions to the understanding of speciation and evolutionary theory in the 20th century.

• July 7 Simone Beck

  Renowned French culinary expert who co-authored the groundbreaking cookbook 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking' with Julia Child. She was a significant figure in introducing French cuisine to American home cooks during the mid-20th century.

• July 8 Henri Cartan

  Renowned French mathematician who made significant contributions to analytic function theory and homological algebra, publishing groundbreaking works in the mid-20th century.

• July 10 Lili Damita

  French actress and wife of Hollywood star Errol Flynn, known for her roles in early sound films and her tumultuous marriage to the famous actor.

• July 11 Niño Ricardo

  Renowned Spanish flamenco guitarist and composer who significantly influenced the development of modern flamenco guitar techniques in the early 20th century.

• July 12 Pablo Neruda

  Pablo Neruda was a renowned Chilean poet, diplomat, and political activist who significantly influenced 20th-century Latin American literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971 for his extraordinary poetic works that blended political passion with lyrical beauty. His poetry often addressed themes of love, social justice, and the human experience.

• July 14 Isaac Bashevis Singer

  Nobel Prize-winning Yiddish novelist known for his profound storytelling exploring Jewish life and culture, particularly in Eastern Europe before the Holocaust.

• July 15 Rudolf Arnheim

  Renowned psychologist and art theorist who made significant contributions to the understanding of visual perception and cognitive psychology through his groundbreaking works.

• July 16 Goffredo Petrassi

  Goffredo Petrassi was an influential Italian composer known for his significant contributions to 20th-century classical music, particularly his choral work 'Beatitudines'. He was a prominent figure in the Italian musical avant-garde.

• July 19 Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith

  Last direct descendant of President Abraham Lincoln, a lawyer and farmer who maintained the Lincoln family legacy until his death in 1985.

• July 19 Robert Beckwith

  American farmer and lawyer, last direct descendant of Abraham Lincoln.

• July 24 Leo Arnaud

  French-American composer and conductor renowned for creating the iconic Olympic Games theme 'Bugler's Dream', which has been used by ABC and NBC during Olympic broadcasts since the 1970s.

• July 24 James R Killian Jr

  Prominent MIT president from 1948 to 1959, who played a significant role in advancing the institute's scientific and technological research during the post-World War II era.

• July 27 Kenneth Tompkins Bainbridge

  Kenneth Tompkins Bainbridge was a prominent American physicist who played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project, specifically leading the historic Trinity nuclear test that marked the first successful detonation of an atomic bomb.

• July 28 Pavel Alekseyevich Cherenkov

  Nobel Prize laureate for the discovery and the interpretation of the Cherenkov effect

• July 29 JRD Tata

  Legendary Indian industrialist and aviation pioneer who transformed the Tata Group into a global conglomerate and was the first licensed pilot in India.

• July 29 Mahasi Sayadaw

  Prominent Burmese Buddhist monk who was a highly influential meditation master and played a crucial role in the global spread of Vipassana meditation.

• July 30 Salvador Novo

  Prominent Mexican playwright, poet, and key figure in 20th-century Mexican literature, known for his significant contributions to Mexican cultural and literary scenes.

• July 30 Irène Aïtoff

  French pianist of Russian descent who worked as a professional musician and singing coach, collaborating with renowned conductors like Karajan, Solti, and Dutoit.