Famous people and celebrities born in June 1912

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in June 1912! 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 5 Josef Neckermann

  Exceptional German equestrian who won multiple Olympic gold medals in show jumping during the 1960s and early 1970s.

• June 6 Maria Montez

  Prominent Dominican-French actress of the 1940s, known for her exotic roles in Hollywood adventure films and her status as a pin-up icon during World War II.

• June 10 Jean Lesage

  Prominent Canadian politician who served as the 11th Premier of Quebec from 1960 to 1966, leading significant modernization reforms during the Quiet Revolution period.

• June 11 James Algar

  Disney animator, director, and producer who played a crucial role in creating classic animated films during the golden age of Disney animation.

• June 12 Carl Hovland

  Renowned American social psychologist who made groundbreaking contributions to communication theory and social psychology research.

• June 12 Bill Cowley

  Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach who made significant contributions to the sport during the mid-20th century.

• June 13 Hector de Saint-Denys Garneau

  Renowned Canadian poet and painter who made significant contributions to Quebec's literary and artistic landscape during the early 20th century. His work is considered influential in Quebec's cultural history, exploring themes of introspection and existentialism.

• June 13 James Tait

  Distinguished Scottish engineer and academic who served as the first vice-chancellor of London's City University. Knighted in 1969, he made significant contributions to engineering education and academic administration.

• June 14 E Cuyler Hammond

  Pioneering epidemiologist who conducted groundbreaking research demonstrating the causal link between cigarette smoking and lung cancer, significantly impacting public health understanding.

• June 15 Paul Milliez

  Renowned French physician and medical professor who significantly contributed to medical ethics and hospital administration in Paris during the mid-20th century.

• June 15 Alix Combelle

  Prominent French jazz saxophonist and bandleader who was a key figure in the European continental jazz scene during the 1930s and 1940s.

• June 16 Enoch Powell

  Prominent British Conservative politician known for his controversial 'Rivers of Blood' speech on immigration, influential parliamentary figure, and also a respected classical scholar, poet, and author.

• June 16 Albert Chartier

  Canadian illustrator who made significant contributions to graphic arts during the mid-20th century.

• June 18 Glenn Morris

  Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete and actor who represented the United States in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, achieving world record performance.

• June 20 Geoffrey Baker

  British military leader who served as a field marshal and chief of the general staff of the British Army during the mid-20th century.

• June 20 Anthony Buckeridge

  Renowned English author known for his children's literature, particularly the Jennings series of books.

• June 21 Mary McCarthy

  Mary McCarthy was a prominent American intellectual, novelist, and literary critic known for her sharp wit, complex literary works, and influential essays on politics and culture.

• June 22 Princess Caroline

  Princess Caroline Mathilde of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, a royal figure who lived from 1912 to 1983.

• June 23 Alan Turing

  Alan Turing was a pioneering British mathematician, cryptanalyst, and computer scientist who played a crucial role in breaking Nazi Germany's Enigma code during World War II. He is considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence, with his groundbreaking work on computational theory fundamentally shaping modern computing. His tragic personal life, persecuted for his homosexuality, has made him …

• June 24 Mary Wesley

  Acclaimed British novelist known for her late-blooming literary career, writing her first novel at age 70 and becoming a bestselling author of romantic and witty fiction.

• June 25 Milton Shapp

  Milton Shapp was a prominent American politician who served as the 40th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1971 to 1979. He was a groundbreaking figure as the first Jewish governor of Pennsylvania, making significant contributions to state politics during the 1970s.

• June 27 E. R. Braithwaite

  E. R. Braithwaite was a renowned Guyanese author best known for his autobiographical novel 'To Sir, With Love', which explored racial tensions and teaching experiences in London's East End during the 1950s.

• June 28 Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker

  Prominent German physicist and philosopher who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and philosophical studies of science.

• June 28 Sergiu Celibidache

  Renowned Romanian conductor known for his unique interpretative approach and philosophical perspective on music.

• June 28 Carl Weizsäcker

  German nuclear physicist and philosopher from a prominent family, brother of politician Richard von Weizsäcker and nephew of neurologist Viktor von Weizsäcker.

• June 29 Lucie Aubrac

  Renowned French Resistance fighter and history teacher who played a crucial role during World War II, symbolizing courage and resistance against Nazi occupation.

• June 29 John Toland

  Prominent American historian and author known for his comprehensive historical works, particularly on World War II.