Famous people and celebrities born in March 1906

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in March 1906! 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.

• March 1 Phạm Văn Đồng

  Prominent Vietnamese politician who served as the second Prime Minister of North Vietnam and later the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from 1955 to 1987.

• March 3 Artur Lundkvist

  Prominent Swedish writer and member of the Swedish Academy, known for his significant contributions to literature and cultural discourse during the 20th century.

• March 4 Charles Rudolph Walgreen

  American businessman who founded Walgreens, transforming a small pharmaceutical business into a nationwide pharmacy chain.

• March 4 Charles Walgreen

  Duplicate of Charles Rudolph Walgreen

• March 4 Avery Fisher

  Renowned American engineer and audiophile who founded Fisher Electronics, revolutionizing high-fidelity sound systems.

• March 4 Meindert DeJong

  Dutch-American author and soldier who wrote numerous children's books and won multiple literary awards.

• March 6 Lou Costello

  Legendary American comedian best known for the comedy duo Abbott and Costello, famous for their vaudeville and film performances, particularly their iconic comedy routine 'Who's on First?'

• March 6 Bob Wills

  Influential Western swing musician and bandleader from Texas, known as the 'King of Western Swing' and a pioneer of the genre.

• March 8 Pierre Billotte

  French military officer and politician who played a significant role during the mid-20th century, serving in various military and governmental positions.

• March 14 Ulvi Cemal Erkin

  Prominent Turkish classical music composer and music educator who significantly contributed to modern Turkish art music and music education in the 20th century.

• March 16 Henny Youngman

  Legendary comedian known as the 'King of One-Liners', famous for his rapid-fire jokes and signature line 'Take my wife... please!'

• March 17 Brigitte Helm [Gisele Eve von Kuenheim]

  Brigitte Helm was a renowned German actress famous for her iconic role in Fritz Lang's groundbreaking silent film 'Metropolis' (1927).

• March 18 Paul Rassinier

  Paul Rassinier was a French political activist and historian known for his controversial writings on the Holocaust. He was a former communist and socialist who was imprisoned by the Gestapo during World War II. After the war, he became a prominent Holocaust revisionist and is considered one of the earliest deniers of Nazi genocide.

• March 19 Adolf Eichmann

  A high-ranking Nazi SS officer who was a key architect of the Holocaust, responsible for organizing the systematic deportation and extermination of millions of Jews during World War II. He played a crucial role in implementing the 'Final Solution' and was later captured in Argentina, put on trial in Israel, and executed for war crimes.

• March 20 Ozzie Nelson

  American actor and television pioneer best known for starring in the popular family sitcom 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet' alongside his wife Harriet Nelson.

• March 20 Abraham Beame

  Prominent New York City politician who served as the 104th mayor of New York City from 1974 to 1977, known for leading the city during a challenging financial crisis.

• March 21 John D. Rockefeller III

  Prominent American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Asia Society and was a key member of the influential Rockefeller family.

• March 21 Jim Thompson

  American businessman and designer famous for reviving the Thai silk industry and his mysterious disappearance in Malaysia in 1967.

• March 23 Joan Crawford

  Iconic Hollywood actress who epitomized the Jazz Age, transitioning from a teenage dancer to a renowned dramatic performer with a career spanning several decades.

• March 23 Guglielmo Segato

  Italian Olympic cyclist who won a gold medal at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, representing Italy in track cycling events.

• March 25 A J P Taylor

  A.J.P. Taylor was a prominent English historian known for his influential works on 20th-century European history. He was a respected scholar and author of numerous significant historical books.

• March 25 Jean Sablon

  Jean Sablon was a renowned French singer and actor from the early 20th century. He came from a musical family and began performing in Paris cabarets at age 17. His song 'Couché dans le foin' became a significant hit in his career.

• March 27 Pee Wee Russell

  Renowned American jazz clarinetist known for his unique and innovative playing style in traditional and swing jazz. He was a significant figure in the early to mid-20th century jazz scene.

• March 27 Jean Carteret

  French intellectual who explored multiple disciplines including poetry, philosophy, alchemy, graphology, and astrology. He was a multifaceted thinker active in the early to mid-20th century.

• March 29 E Power Biggs

  Renowned American concert organist and classical music performer who significantly influenced organ performance and recording techniques in the mid-20th century.

• March 31 Sin-Itiro Tomonaga

  Renowned Japanese theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to quantum electrodynamics and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965, sharing the award with Richard Feynman and Julian Schwinger.