Who Was Born Today – March 25 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on March 25 | ||
1133 | Henry II, King of England (1154-1189). | |
1767 | Joachim Murat, Napoleon’s brother in law who became king of Naples in 1808. | |
1797 | John Winebrenner, U.S. clergyman who founded the Church of God. | |
1839 | William Bell Wait, educator of the blind. | |
1867 | Gutzon Borglum, sculptor of Mount Rushmore. | |
1868 | Arturo Toscanini, Italian conductor. | |
1906 | Alan John Percivale Taylor, English historian. | |
1908 | David Lean, British film director (Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia). | |
1925 | (Mary) Flannery O’Connor, novelist and short story writer. | |
1934 | Gloria Steinem, political activist, editor. | |
1942 | Aretha Franklin, American singer, the “Queen of Soul.” |