Famous people and celebrities born in September 1905

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 1905! 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.

• Sept. 3 Carl David Anderson

  Renowned American physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1936 for his discovery of the positron.

• Sept. 4 Mary Renault

  Mary Renault was a renowned English-South African novelist best known for her historical fiction about ancient Greece, including works like 'The King Must Die'.

• Sept. 5 Arthur Koestler

  Hungarian-British writer and journalist known for his influential anti-totalitarian novel 'Darkness at Noon'. He was a prominent intellectual who critically examined communist ideology and explored parapsychological research.

• Sept. 5 Maurice Challe

  French Air Force general who led a failed military revolt in Algiers during the Algerian War of Independence in 1961, challenging the French government's policy.

• Sept. 9 Joseph E. Levine

  Prominent American film producer who founded Embassy Pictures, a significant independent film distribution and production company during the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 16 Vladimír Holan

  Vladimír Holan was a prominent Czech poet and writer known for his complex and deeply philosophical poetry, significantly influencing 20th-century Czech literature.

• Sept. 17 Hans Freudenthal

  Renowned Dutch mathematician who made significant contributions to topology and mathematical education. He was a director of important mathematical research institutes.

• Sept. 18 Greta Garbo

  Legendary Swedish-American actress who became an iconic Hollywood star, known for her mesmerizing screen presence and roles in classic films like 'Ninotchka' and 'Grand Hotel'. She was a model before becoming an internationally acclaimed actress who revolutionized cinema in the 1920s and 1930s.

• Sept. 19 Leon Jaworski

  Prominent American lawyer who co-founded the prestigious law firm Fulbright & Jaworski and served as a special prosecutor during the Watergate scandal.

• Sept. 19 Agnes de Mille

  Renowned choreographer and dancer who revolutionized American modern dance and musical theater choreography.

• Sept. 22 Eugen Sanger

  Renowned Austrian aerospace engineer who made significant contributions to rocket and spacecraft design, particularly during the early space age.

• Sept. 24 Howard Hughes

  Howard Hughes was a legendary American entrepreneur, aviator, and film producer who dramatically influenced aviation, business, and entertainment in the mid-20th century. He inherited his father's tool company at 19 and became an extraordinarily wealthy innovator and record-breaking pilot. Hughes was known for his eccentric personality and significant contributions to aerospace and film industries.

• Sept. 25 Red Smith

  Red Smith was a renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning sports columnist known for his witty and insightful writing about sports. He was a prominent journalist who transformed sports reporting with his humor and literary style. Smith worked for major newspapers and became a legendary figure in American sports journalism.

• Sept. 25 Severo Ochoa

  Severo Ochoa was a distinguished scientist who made groundbreaking contributions to biochemistry and molecular biology. He was a Nobel Prize winner known for his research on RNA and enzymatic processes. Ochoa significantly advanced our understanding of genetic mechanisms.

• Sept. 26 Karl Rappan

  Renowned Austrian footballer and coach who significantly influenced European football tactics and management in the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 27 Ernst Baier

  Renowned German figure skater who won the 1936 Olympic gold medal in pairs skating with partner Maxi Herber, dominating European and World Championships.

• Sept. 28 Max Schmeling

  Legendary German boxer who became world heavyweight champion in 1930 and is famous for his historic fights with Joe Louis, symbolizing sporting rivalry during a politically charged era.

• Sept. 30 Sir Nevill Francis Mott

  Nobel Prize laureate for their fundamental theoretical investigations of the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems

• Sept. 30 Michael Powell

  Influential English film director, screenwriter, and producer famous for masterpieces like 'The Red Shoes'.