Famous people and celebrities born in March 1906

Welcome to our dedicated page for celebrating the notable individuals born in March 1906! 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.

• March 1 Phạm Văn Đồng

  Prominent Vietnamese politician who served as the second Prime Minister of North Vietnam and later the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from...

• March 3 Artur Lundkvist

  Prominent Swedish writer and member of the Swedish Academy, known for his significant contributions to literature and cultural discourse...

• March 4 Charles Walgreen

  Duplicate of Charles Rudolph Walgreen.

• March 4 Charles Rudolph Walgreen

  American businessman who founded Walgreens, transforming a small pharmaceutical business into a nationwide pharmacy chain.

• March 4 Avery Fisher

  Renowned American engineer and audiophile who founded Fisher Electronics, revolutionizing high-fidelity sound systems.

• March 4 Meindert DeJong

  Dutch-American author and soldier who wrote numerous children's books and won multiple literary awards.

• March 6 Lou Costello

  Lou Costello was an iconic American comedian and actor, best known as one half of the legendary comedy duo Abbott and Costello. He rose to fame through his vaudeville performances and went on to star in a string of hit films and radio shows during the 1940s and 1950s, playing the lovable, bumbling counterpart to Bud Abbott. [bio]

• March 6 Bob Wills

  Influential Western swing musician and bandleader from Texas, known as the 'King of Western Swing' and a pioneer of the genre.

• March 8 Pierre Billotte

  French military officer and politician who played a significant role during the mid-20th century, serving in various military and...

• March 14 Ulvi Cemal Erkin

  Prominent Turkish classical music composer and music educator who significantly contributed to modern Turkish art music and music education...

• March 16 Henny Youngman

  Henny Youngman was a British-born American comedian and violinist, widely known for his rapid-fire one-liner jokes and his title as the 'King of the One Liners.' [bio]

• March 17 Brigitte Helm [Gisele Eve von Kuenheim]

  Brigitte Helm was a renowned German actress famous for her iconic role in Fritz Lang's groundbreaking silent film 'Metropolis' (1927).

• March 18 Paul Rassinier

  Paul Rassinier was a French political activist and historian known for his controversial writings on the Holocaust.

• March 19 Adolf Eichmann

  A high-ranking Nazi SS officer who was a key architect of the Holocaust, responsible for organizing the systematic deportation and...

• March 20 Ozzie Nelson

  Ozzie Nelson was an American band leader, actor, and television producer, best known for creating and starring in the long-running radio and television series 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet.' [bio]

• March 20 Abraham Beame

  Prominent New York City politician who served as the 104th mayor of New York City from 1974 to 1977, known for leading the city during a...

• March 21 John D. Rockefeller III

  Prominent American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Asia Society and was a key member of the influential Rockefeller family.

• March 21 Jim Thompson

  American businessman and designer famous for reviving the Thai silk industry and his mysterious disappearance in Malaysia in 1967.

• March 23 Guglielmo Segato

  Italian Olympic cyclist who won a gold medal at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, representing Italy in track cycling events.

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• March 25 Jean Sablon

  Jean Sablon was a renowned French singer and actor from the early 20th century.

• March 27 Pee Wee Russell

  Renowned American jazz clarinetist known for his unique and innovative playing style in traditional and swing jazz.

• March 27 Jean Carteret

  French intellectual who explored multiple disciplines including poetry, philosophy, alchemy, graphology, and astrology.

• March 29 E Power Biggs

  Renowned American concert organist and classical music performer who significantly influenced organ performance and recording techniques in...

• March 31 Sin-Itiro Tomonaga

  Renowned Japanese theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to quantum electrodynamics and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in...