Famous people and celebrities born in August 1913

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in August 1913! 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.

• Aug. 1 Ragnar Fjørtoft

  Norwegian meteorologist who played a crucial role in early numerical weather forecasting, serving as director of the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and a professor at the University of Copenhagen.

• Aug. 4 Robert Hayden

  Renowned African American poet, literary scholar, and professor, recognized for his powerful and historically conscious poetry exploring themes of race, identity, and American experience.

• Aug. 10 Noah Beery

  Jr. american actor and singer

• Aug. 10 Wolfgang Paul

  Renowned German physicist and Nobel Prize laureate who made significant contributions to quantum physics and scientific research.

• Aug. 13 Makarios III

  Archbishop of Cyprus who played a pivotal role in the island's independence movement and became its first president, leading the country through complex political challenges.

• Aug. 14 Ferruccio Tagliavini

  Renowned Italian tenor who transitioned from electrician to opera singer, performing professionally from 1938 to 1965 and establishing a significant career in classical music.

• Aug. 16 Menachem Begin

  Prominent Israeli politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of Israel from 1977 to 1983. He was a key figure in Israeli politics, leading the Likud party and winning the Nobel Peace Prize for the Camp David Accords with Egypt in 1978.

• Aug. 17 W Mark Felt

  Key Watergate whistleblower who revealed Nixon administration corruption as 'Deep Throat', serving as Associate Director of the FBI during a critical period in American political history.

• Aug. 19 Harry Mills

  Member of the famous Mills Brothers singing group, a prominent American vocal ensemble known for their harmonies and popular music in the mid-20th century.

• Aug. 20 Roger Wolcott Sperry

  Renowned American neurobiologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for groundbreaking research on brain hemispheres and split-brain studies.

• Aug. 20 Roger W. Sperry

  Nobel Prize laureate for his discoveries concerning the functional specialization of the cerebral hemispheres

• Aug. 22 Bruno Pontecorvo

  Renowned Italian nuclear physicist who made significant contributions to particle physics and defected to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, becoming a controversial scientific figure.

• Aug. 23 Bob Crosby

  Bob Crosby was a prominent American swing singer and bandleader, known for his work with the Bob Crosby Orchestra during the swing era. He was the younger brother of famous crooner Bing Crosby and made significant contributions to big band music.

• Aug. 24 Dorothy Comingore

  American actress best known for her role in Orson Welles' landmark film Citizen Kane, where she played Susan Alexander Kane. She was a talented performer who became a notable figure in Hollywood's golden era.

• Aug. 26 Walt Kelly

  Famous American cartoonist known for creating the comic strip 'Pogo', which was renowned for its political satire and social commentary.

• Aug. 28 Richard Tucker

  Renowned American operatic tenor who was a leading performer at the Metropolitan Opera for many years. [bio]

• Aug. 28 Robertson Davies

  Prominent Canadian novelist, playwright, and literary critic known for his intellectual depth and significant contributions to Canadian literature.

• Aug. 28 Boris Pahor

  Slovenian writer known for his works exploring themes of resistance, survival, and the human experience during World War II.

• Aug. 30 Richard Stone

  ECO - English economist and statistician, nobel prize laureate (d. 1991)

• Aug. 31 Bernard Lovell

  Renowned British physicist and radio astronomer who founded the Jodrell Bank Observatory and played a pivotal role in the early development of radio astronomy.

• Aug. 31 Jacques Foccart

  Influential French political strategist who played a crucial role in France's post-colonial African policy. He was a key advisor to multiple French presidents and co-founded the secret service d'action civique, specializing in covert African operations.