Who Was Born Today – September 15 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on September 15 | ||
1789 | James Fenimore Cooper, novelist whose works include The Pioneers and Last of the Mohicans. | |
1857 | William Howard Taft, 26th president of the United States (1909-1913). | |
1889 | Robert Benchley, humorist. | |
1890 | Agatha Christie, English writer of mystery novels. | |
1890 | Claude McKay, poet and novelist, part of the Harlem Renaissance. | |
1894 | Jean Renoir, French film director (Grand Illusion, The Rules of the Game). | |
1901 | Sir Howard Bailey, British engineer who gave his name to a prefabricated bridge used extensively during World War II. | |
1926 | Bobby Short, singer and pianist. | |
1945 | Jesse Norman, soprano. | |
1946 | Oliver Stone, film director and screenwriter (Platoon, JFK). | |
1958 | Wendie Jo Sperber, actress (I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Back to the Future). | |
1961 | Dan Marino, American football pro quarterback who led Miami Dolphins to 10 playoffs in his 17-year career and set many NFL passing records. | |
1977 | Tom Hardy, actor; won a BAFTA Rising Star Award for Inception. | |
1984 | Prince Harry of Wales, Prince of Wales; currently fourth in line of succession to the British throne. |
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