Who Was Born Today – September 26 Birthdays
Important and famous people from throughout history born on this day
Born on September 26 | ||
1783 | Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman), American pioneer. | |
1783 | Jane Taylor, children’s writer best known as the author of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. | |
1887 | Barnes Wallis, British aeronautical engineer who invented the “Bouncing Bombs” used to destroy German dams during World War II. | |
1888 | T.S. Eliot, poet, critic, and dramatist whose work includes The Waste Land and Murder in the Cathedral. | |
1898 | George Gershwin, composer who wrote many popular songs for musicals, along with his brother Ira. | |
1949 | Jane Smiley, novelist (A Thousand Acres, Moo). | |
1953 | Dolores Keane, Irish folk singer; founding member of band De Dannan. | |
1955 | Carlene Carter, country-rock singer, songwriter, musician; daughter of June Carter, stepdaughter of Johnny Cash (“Keep It Out of Sight,” “Cool Reaction”). | |
1969 | David Slade, director (Hard Candy, 30 Days of Night). |
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