Famous people and celebrities born in July 1907

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in July 1907! 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 1 Bill Stern

  Bill Stern was a prominent American sportscaster known for his radio broadcasts of Saturday Night Fights, helping popularize boxing coverage in the mid-20th century.

• July 4 Howard Taubman

  Prominent American theater and music critic who significantly contributed to arts journalism in the mid-20th century.

• July 5 Yang Shangkun

  A prominent Chinese political leader who served as President of the People's Republic of China from 1988 to 1993, playing a significant role during critical periods of political reform.

• July 6 Frida Kahlo

  Iconic Mexican artist known for her powerful, deeply personal paintings that explored themes of pain, identity, feminism, and self-expression. Her tumultuous life, marked by physical suffering and passionate relationships, profoundly influenced her groundbreaking artistic work. Kahlo became a global symbol of resilience, creativity, and feminist empowerment.

• July 7 Robert Heinlein

  Robert A. Heinlein was a pioneering science fiction author who revolutionized the genre with his scientifically rigorous and socially progressive narratives. He is widely considered one of the most influential science fiction writers of the 20th century, known for works like 'Stranger in a Strange Land' and 'Starship Troopers'. His writing significantly elevated science fiction's literary standards and explored complex …

• July 8 George W. Romney

  George W. Romney was a prominent American businessman and politician who served as the 43rd Governor of Michigan from 1963 to 1969. He later became the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Nixon from 1969 to 1973.

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• July 10 Blind Boy Fuller

  Influential African American blues musician and guitarist known for his Piedmont blues style, who significantly impacted early 20th-century American folk music before his early death.

• July 11 Len Harvey

  Prominent British boxer who dominated the middleweight division in the 1930s and 1940s, winning multiple championship titles and establishing himself as a significant figure in British boxing history.

• July 12 Weary Dunlop

  Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop was a renowned Australian surgeon and military officer who became famous for his heroic medical care of prisoners of war during World War II, particularly in Japanese POW camps. He is remembered as a symbol of compassion, courage, and resilience during one of the most challenging periods of human history.

• July 13 George Weller

  George Weller was a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author known for his war correspondence and literary works. He reported extensively from World War II and was one of the first Western journalists to document the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.

• July 16 Barbara Stanwyck

  Legendary Hollywood actress nominated four times for an Oscar, known for her versatile roles in classic films from the 1930s and 1940s. She successfully transitioned from film to television, winning an Emmy for her work in the mid-1960s.

• July 16 Orville Redenbacher

  Iconic American entrepreneur who revolutionized the popcorn industry through agricultural innovation and genetic research. A Purdue University graduate who transformed his farming background into a globally recognized brand.

• July 19 Isabel Jewell

  Isabel Jewell was a notable American actress of the 1930s and 1940s, known for her roles in classic films like 'A Tale of Two Cities' and 'Lost Horizon'. She was a versatile performer who worked across stage, film, and television during Hollywood's golden era.

• July 23 Elspeth Huxley

  Elspeth Huxley was a prominent British writer, journalist, and broadcaster who wrote extensively about colonial life in Kenya and made significant contributions to understanding African culture and colonial experiences.

• July 24 Vitaliano Brancati

  A prominent Italian intellectual who made significant contributions to literature and cinema during the mid-20th century. He was known for his sharp social critiques and versatile writing across multiple genres.

• July 25 Johnny Hodges

  Renowned American jazz alto saxophonist, a key member of Duke Ellington's orchestra and considered one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century.

• July 26 André Frénaud

  Prominent French poet and intellectual who was deeply involved in existentialist literary movements of the 20th century. He made significant contributions to French poetry and academic thought through his philosophical and linguistic works.

• July 27 Guido Piovene

  Prominent Italian novelist, journalist, essayist, and moralist known for his significant contributions to 20th-century Italian literature.

• July 27 Irene Fischer

  Renowned Austrian-American geodesist and mathematician who made significant contributions to geospatial sciences and mathematical research.

• July 28 Earl Tupper

  American inventor and entrepreneur who founded Tupperware Corporation, revolutionizing home food storage with innovative airtight plastic containers that became a global household staple.

• July 29 Melvin Belli

  Melvin Belli was a renowned American trial lawyer known as the 'King of Torts', famous for his dramatic courtroom style and groundbreaking legal techniques. He represented high-profile clients and won landmark cases that significantly influenced personal injury law. Belli was a pioneering attorney who transformed how lawyers presented evidence and argued cases in court.