Famous people and celebrities born in September 1911

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in September 1911! 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. 2 Romare Bearden

  Renowned African-American artist known for his groundbreaking collages and photomontages that powerfully depicted African-American life and culture during the mid-20th century.

• Sept. 2 William F. Harrah

  American businessman who founded Harrah's Entertainment, a major casino and hospitality company that revolutionized the gambling industry.

• Sept. 4 Nicole Vedrès

  Nicole Vedrès was a pioneering French journalist and film director known for her innovative documentary work in mid-20th century cinema, particularly exploring social themes.

• Sept. 7 Todor Zhivkov

  Todor Zhivkov was a prominent Bulgarian communist leader who served as the First Secretary of the Bulgarian Communist Party and de facto leader of Bulgaria from 1954 to 1989. He was the longest-serving leader in the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War period.

• Sept. 9 John Gorton

  Australian politician who served as the 19th Prime Minister of Australia from 1968 to 1971.

• Sept. 11 Bola de Nieve

  Renowned Cuban musician known for his exceptional piano skills and unique vocal style, blending traditional Cuban music with jazz and classical influences.

• Sept. 11 Lala Amarnath

  Pioneering Indian cricketer who made history by scoring India's first Test century, significantly contributing to the development of cricket in the country.

• Sept. 13 Bill Monroe

  Known as the 'Father of Bluegrass Music', Bill Monroe was a pioneering country and bluegrass musician who significantly influenced American folk and country music. He wrote the legendary song 'Blue Moon of Kentucky' and was a key figure in developing the distinctive bluegrass sound. Monroe was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Bluegrass Music Hall of …

• Sept. 14 William H. Armstrong

  William H. Armstrong was an American author best known for his children's novel 'Sounder', which won the Newbery Medal in 1970 and was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film.

• Sept. 15 Luther Terry

  Renowned American physician who led the groundbreaking 1964 Surgeon General's report that definitively linked smoking to serious health risks, fundamentally changing public health policy.

• Sept. 15 Lea Papin

  French maid involved in a notorious murder case in Le Mans, France, in 1933, which became a significant cultural and psychological phenomenon, inspiring works by Jean Genet, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Jacques Lacan.

• Sept. 19 William Golding

  William Golding was a renowned British novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his Nobel Prize-winning novel 'Lord of the Flies'. He was awarded the Booker Prize in 1980 for his novel 'Rites of Passage', which became part of his acclaimed sea trilogy 'To the Ends of the Earth'.

• Sept. 20 Alfred Naujocks

  Nazi intelligence officer who orchestrated the false flag operation known as the Gleiwitz incident, which was used as a pretext for Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939. He was a key operative in the SS intelligence apparatus and played a crucial role in Nazi propaganda and strategic deception.

• Sept. 23 Frank Moss

  Frank Moss was an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Senator from Utah from 1959 to 1977. He was known for his progressive policies and advocacy for senior citizens' rights.

• Sept. 24 Konstantin Chernenko

  Konstantin Chernenko was a prominent Soviet political leader who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party and head of state during the final years of the Cold War era. He was a key figure in the Soviet leadership, though his tenure was brief due to his poor health. His leadership represented the last phase of the aging Soviet gerontocracy …

• Sept. 25 Eric Williams

  Eric Williams was a prominent Trinidadian historian and politician who served as the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, playing a crucial role in the country's independence movement and post-colonial governance.

• Sept. 29 Reginald Victor Jones

  Reginald Victor Jones was a distinguished British physicist and scientific intelligence expert who played a crucial role in British military scientific research during World War II.

• Sept. 30 Gustave Gilbert

  Renowned American psychologist famous for his psychological evaluations of Nazi war criminals during the Nuremberg trials, providing critical insights into the psychology of Nazi leadership.