Famous people and celebrities born in July 1918

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in July 1918! 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 2 Imam Elissa

  Imam Elissa is a renowned Lebanese singer celebrated for her powerful and emotionally charged vocal performances in the Arabic music scene.

• July 3 Abigail Van Buren

  Renowned advice columnist who, alongside her twin sister Ann Landers, became a nationally syndicated advice columnist with a significant media presence.

• July 5 Ann Landers

  Renowned American journalist and advice columnist who became a cultural icon through her syndicated advice column.

• July 5 Pauline Phillips

  American journalist and radio host best known for creating the iconic advice column 'Dear Abby', which became a cultural phenomenon.

• July 5 K. Karunakaran

  Prominent Indian lawyer and politician who served as the 7th Chief Minister of Kerala, playing a significant role in the state's political landscape.

• July 6 Sebastian Cabot

  English-Canadian actor and singer known for his distinctive voice and character roles in film and television.

• July 6 Francisco Moncion

  Prominent Dominican-American ballet dancer and choreographer who was a founding member of the New York City Ballet.

• July 8 Craig Stevens

  American actor known for roles in TV series Craig-Dallas and Peter Gunn, a popular television detective show in the late 1950s.

• July 8 Oluf Reed-Olsen

  Norwegian resistance hero during World War II, recognized for sabotage activities, illegal radio transmissions, and awarded the War Cross with Sword, Norway's highest military honor.

• July 8 Paul B. Fay

  American businessman, soldier, and diplomat who served as the 12th United States Secretary of the Navy during the Kennedy administration.

• July 13 Alberto Ascari

  Legendary Italian Formula One racing driver who won two consecutive World Championships in 1952 and 1953. He was tragically killed during a test drive at Monza Circuit, becoming one of motorsport's most iconic figures.

• July 15 Ingmar Bergman

  Legendary Swedish film director, widely considered one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history, known for masterpieces like 'The Seventh Seal' and 'Persona'.

• July 15 Brenda Milner

  A pioneering neuropsychologist known as the 'founder of neuropsychology' who made groundbreaking discoveries about memory and brain function, particularly in studying patients with brain injuries.

• July 15 Bertram Brockhouse

  PHY - Canadian physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2003)

• July 17 Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio

  Guatemalan military officer and political leader who served as President of Guatemala from 1970 to 1974, known for his authoritarian rule during the Guatemalan Civil War.

• July 18 Nelson Mandela

  Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was a key figure in dismantling the legacy of apartheid and promoting racial reconciliation in South Africa, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.

• July 20 Cindy Walker

  Cindy Walker was a renowned American country and western songwriter who wrote numerous hit songs, including the classic 'You Don't Know Me'. She was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1997 for her significant contributions to the genre.

• July 23 Pee Wee Reese

  Pee Wee Reese was a legendary Brooklyn Dodgers shortstop and Hall of Fame baseball player who was crucial in breaking racial barriers in baseball.

• July 24 Ruggiero Ricci

  Renowned virtuoso violinist from San Francisco, California, famous for his exceptional interpretations of Paganini's works and considered one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century.

• July 27 Leonard Rose

  Renowned American cellist and music educator who was a prominent figure in classical music during the mid-20th century, known for his exceptional performances and teaching.

• July 29 Edwin O'Connor

  Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist best known for his influential political novel 'The Last Hurrah', which explored urban politics in mid-20th century America.

• July 31 Paul D. Boyer

  CHE - American biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2018)