Famous people and celebrities born in June 1910

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in June 1910! 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.

• June 3 Paulette Goddard

  Paulette Goddard was a prominent Hollywood actress of the 1930s and 1940s, best known for her iconic collaborations with Charlie Chaplin in films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'. She was a versatile performer who successfully transitioned between comedy and dramatic roles.

• June 3 Wilfred Thesiger

  Wilfred Thesiger was a legendary British explorer, travel writer, and photographer renowned for his extraordinary journeys through Arabia and Iraq. His seminal works 'Arabian Sands' and 'The Marsh Arabs' are considered classic accounts of mid-20th century exploration.

• June 4 Christopher Cockerell

  British engineer who revolutionized transportation by inventing the hovercraft, a groundbreaking vehicle capable of traveling over land and water with minimal friction.

• June 7 Bradford Washburn

  Legendary American cartographer, explorer, and mountaineer who directed the Boston Museum of Science for over 40 years. He was a pioneering photographer and cartographer known for his extensive Alaska and Yukon expeditions.

• June 8 John W. Campbell

  Influential science fiction writer, editor, and author who significantly shaped the golden age of science fiction literature and mentored many prominent sci-fi writers.

• June 8 CC Beck

  Prominent American cartoonist known for creating 'Captain Marvel' comic strip and 'Captain Tootsie', who worked extensively with Fawcett's pulp magazines.

• June 9 Robert Cummings

  Robert Cummings was a prominent American actor known for his versatile career in film and television. He starred in notable movies like 'King's Row' and appeared in numerous productions during his 20-year career. Cummings was particularly known for his ability to adapt and reinvent himself in Hollywood.

• June 10 Howlin' Wolf

  Legendary blues musician who significantly influenced rock and roll, known for his powerful voice and innovative guitar style. He was a key figure in Chicago blues and inspired generations of musicians.

• June 11 Jacques-Yves Cousteau

  French marine biologist and inventor (d. 1997).

• June 12 Bill Naughton

  Bill Naughton was a prominent English playwright and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to British theatre and cinema during the mid-20th century.

• June 12 Carmine Coppola

  Carmine Coppola was an accomplished American film composer and conductor, notably the father of renowned film director Francis Ford Coppola.

• June 14 Rudolf Kempe

  Rudolf Kempe was a renowned German conductor who led the Tonhalle Orchestra in Zurich from 1965 to 1972. He was a significant figure in classical music during the mid-20th century, known for his interpretations of German repertoire.

• June 15 David Rose

  David Rose was a renowned English-American pianist, composer, and conductor known for his musical versatility and contributions to television and film music. He was particularly famous for his work on the Red Skelton Show and composing numerous instrumental hits.

• June 16 Ilona Massey

  Hungarian-born actress who starred in Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s, known for her beauty and musical talents.

• June 16 Juan Velasco Alvarado

  Peruvian military officer who served as president of Peru from 1968 to 1975, leading significant political and social reforms.

• June 17 Red Foley

  Influential American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist who was a significant figure in the mid-20th century country music scene.

• June 19 Paul Flory

  Renowned American chemist and Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, recognized for his groundbreaking work in polymer science and engineering.

• June 19 Abe Fortas

  Prominent American lawyer who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1965 to 1969, known for his liberal judicial philosophy.

• June 20 Josephine Johnson

  Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and poet known for her work during the Great Depression era. Her novel 'Now in November' won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1935, making her one of the youngest recipients at the time.

• June 21 Aleksandr Tvardovsky

  Prominent Soviet poet, journalist, and editor of the influential literary magazine Novy Mir. He was known for his epic poems about World War II and his support of dissident writers like Solzhenitsyn.

• June 22 Konrad Zuse

  Konrad Zuse was a pioneering German computer scientist who created the first programmable computer, fundamentally transforming the field of computing. His Z1 computer, developed in 1938, was the first binary digital computer and laid the groundwork for modern computing technology. Zuse's innovations were critical in establishing the foundations of computer science.

• June 24 Jean Anouilh

  Renowned French playwright of the 20th century, famous for his adaptations of classical plays and existentialist themes.

• June 24 Gordon B. Hinckley

  President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1995 to 2008, known for his global leadership and humanitarian efforts.

• June 29 Frank Loesser

  Renowned American musical theater composer and lyricist, known for Broadway classics like 'Guys and Dolls' and 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'.