Birthdays
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Date of birth for notable figures who made significant contributions to American history and society. Important historic figures whose birth dates are unknown are designated as "Heroes."
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August 7 … Ralph Bunche was a pioneering scholar, diplomat, and civil rights figure whose global influence reshaped 20th century…
August 8 Benny Carter was one of the most versatile and influential figures in the history of American jazz, known…
August 8 … Matthew Henson was an Arctic explorer whose skill, leadership, and deep knowledge of Inuit survival techniques made…
August 9 … Whitney Houston was one of the most iconic voices in American music, whose career spanned decades and…
August 10 … Anna Julia Cooper — born Anna Julia Hayward on August 10, 1858 — was an American author,…
August 10 … Carla Hayden is a transformative American librarian and public servant whose career bridges government leadership, literary stewardship,…
August 11 John Rosamond Johnson, known as J. Rosamond Johnson, was a pivotal figure in American music whose work transcended…
August 11 … Kenny Gamble is a celebrated American music producer, songwriter, and executive who played a pivotal role in…
August 11 … Alex Haley was a groundbreaking American writer whose work reshaped modern literature, television, and historical consciousness by…
August 11 … Viola Davis is an acclaimed actress and producer whose work across stage, film, and television has reshaped…
August 12 … Renee Poussaint is a pioneering broadcast journalist whose career helped redefine the presence and authority of Black…
August 13 … Ibram X. Kendi is a prominent American historian, author, and public intellectual whose scholarship and advocacy have…