Who Was Born Today – September 6 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on September 6 | ||
1757 | Marie Joseph du Motier, Marquis de LaFayette, French soldier and statesman who aided George Washington during the American Revolution. | |
1766 | John Dalton, English scientist who developed the atomic theory of matter. | |
1800 | Catherine Esther Beecher, educator who promoted higher education for women. | |
1860 | Jane Adams, known for her work as a social reformer, pacifist, and founder of Hull House in Chicago in 1889, first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize (1931). | |
1899 | Billy Rose, songwriter famous for “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” and “Me and My Shadow”. | |
1928 | Robert Pirzig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. | |
1930 | Charles Foley, game designer; co-creator of Twister game. | |
1937 | Sergio Aragones, illustrator and writer; best known for his contributions to Mad Magazine and for creating the Groo the Wanderer comic book series. | |
1939 | Susumu Tonegawa, Japanese scientist; won Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1987) for discovery of genetic mechanism that produces antibody diversity. | |
1943 | Sir Richard J. Roberts, English scientist; shared Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1993) for discovery of split genes. | |
1944 | Swoosie Kurtz, Tony and Emmy award–winning actress (Fifth of July, And the Band Played On). | |
1958 | Jeff Foxworth, comedian, actor; best known for his comedy routine, “You might be a redneck if . . . “. | |
1962 | Chris Christie, 55th governor of New Jersey. | |
1964 | Rosa Maria “Rosie” Perez, actress (Fearless), director, choreographer, Puerto Rican rights activist. | |
1965 | Christopher Nolan, Irish poet and author; received Whitbread Book Award (1988), Honorary Doctorate of Letters (UK), Medal of Excellence (United Nations Society of Writers) and was named Person of the Year in Ireland (1988). | |
2006 | Prince Hisahito of Akishino, third in line to become Emperor of Japan. |
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