Famous people and celebrities born in January 1902

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in January 1902! 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.

• Jan. 1 Hans von Dohnányi

  German jurist and prominent resistance member who actively opposed the Nazi regime, ultimately executed for his involvement in the July 20...

• Jan. 4 John A. McCone

  John A. McCone was a prominent American intelligence official who served as the 6th Director of Central Intelligence during the Cold War...

• Jan. 5 Hubert Beuve-Méry

  Influential French journalist who founded and led the prestigious newspaper Le Monde, significantly impacting French media and journalism.

• Jan. 5 Stella Gibbons

  British author best known for her satirical novel 'Cold Comfort Farm', a landmark work of comic literature published in 1932.

• Jan. 8 Carl Rogers

  Carl Rogers was a prominent humanistic psychologist who developed client-centered therapy, revolutionizing psychological counseling by...

• Jan. 8 Georgy Malenkov

  Georgy Malenkov was a Soviet politician who briefly served as First Secretary of the Communist Party and Premier of the Soviet Union after...

• Jan. 9 Josemaria Escriva

  Spanish Roman Catholic priest who founded Opus Dei, a personal prelature dedicated to spreading the message of finding holiness in everyday...

• Jan. 9 Rudolf Bing

  Renowned Austrian-born British opera manager who significantly influenced classical music administration in the mid-20th century.

• Jan. 11 Maurice Duruflé

  Maurice Duruflé was a renowned French organist, composer, and musician who made significant contributions to sacred and classical music.

• Jan. 12 Ibn Abdul-Aziz Saud

  King of Saudi Arabia who played a crucial role in the founding and consolidation of the modern Saudi state.

• Jan. 13 Raymond Ruyer
• Jan. 14 Alfred Tarski

  Renowned Polish-American logician and mathematician who made fundamental contributions to mathematical logic, semantics, and set theory.

• Jan. 14 Carl Esmond
• Jan. 15 Naz?m Hikmet

  Renowned Turkish poet, playwright, and novelist who is considered one of the most significant figures in modern Turkish literature, known...

• Jan. 15 Abd al-Aziz ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Faisal al-Saud

  Founder of Saudi Arabia and the first king of the modern Saudi state, who unified the Arabian Peninsula and established the Kingdom of Saudi...

• Jan. 15 King Saud

  Second king of Saudi Arabia who ruled from 1953 to 1964, succeeding his father King Abdulaziz and playing a significant role in the...

• Jan. 15 Saud of

  Second king of Saudi Arabia who ruled from 1953 to 1964, succeeding his father King Abdulaziz and playing a significant role in the...

• Jan. 16 Eric Liddell

  Scottish Olympic gold medalist and missionary who became famous for refusing to run on Sunday during the 1924 Paris Olympics, later serving...

• Jan. 19 Marjorie Daw

  Marjorie Daw was a prominent American actress who made significant contributions to the silent film industry during the early 20th century,...

• Jan. 20 Leon Ames (actor)
• Jan. 24 Oskar Morgenstern

  Oskar Morgenstern was a prominent German-American economist known for his groundbreaking work in game theory and economic research.

• Jan. 24 Jean Fayard

  Jean Fayard was a distinguished French journalist and writer who won the prestigious Prix Goncourt for journalism in 1931.

• Jan. 25 André Beaufre

  French military strategist and NATO chief of staff who was a prominent army general known for his strategic thinking and military history...

• Jan. 26 Menno ter Braak

  Prominent Dutch modernist author and intellectual who was a significant literary critic and essayist in the interwar period.

• Jan. 29 Arlette Marchal
• Jan. 30 Nikolaus Pevsner

  Nikolaus Pevsner was a renowned art and architectural historian who revolutionized the understanding of British architectural heritage...

• Jan. 31 Tallulah Bankhead

  Tallulah Bankhead was an American stage and screen actress, renowned for her husky voice, flamboyant personality, and memorable performances in theater, film, and radio. An icon of the early and mid-20th century, she was celebrated for her intelligence, wit, and indomitable spirit. [bio]

• Jan. 31 Alva Myrdal

  Renowned Swedish diplomat, politician, and social scientist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her significant contributions to...