Famous people born on September 1st
September 1 gathers an unusually wide range of talent and public influence, spanning classic Hollywood, global politics, modern pop culture, and enduring literary voices. The day bridges centuries, from early American poets and essayists to contemporary actors and designers. With 41 notable birthdays to explore, it offers a snapshot of how creativity, leadership, and reinvention show up across different eras and disciplines.
Notable highlights
- Lily Tomlin (1939) - A landmark comedian-actor whose characters and sharp social satire helped reshape modern sketch and stand-up performance.
- Zendaya (1996) - A multi-hyphenate star who has moved fluidly between blockbuster films, prestige TV, and music while influencing fashion culture.
- Rocky Marciano (1923) - The heavyweight champion who retired undefeated, a rarity that still defines boxing debates about peak dominance.
- Gloria Estefan (1957) - A crossover pioneer who helped bring Latin pop to mainstream global audiences through chart-topping hits and arena tours.
- Barry Gibb (1946) - The Bee Gees songwriter whose falsetto-led sound became synonymous with the disco era and later proved remarkably adaptable.
- Roh Moo-hyun (1946) - A South Korean president known for a reformist image and a political journey rooted in law and civic activism.
- Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875) - The adventure novelist who created Tarzan, a character that expanded into one of the most durable franchises in popular fiction.
- C. J. Cherryh (1942) - A science fiction author celebrated for rigorous world-building and complex politics in series that influenced later space opera.
- Phil McGraw (1950) - A psychologist turned media figure whose daytime television platform made therapy-language part of everyday conversation.
- Ruud Gullit (1962) - A versatile Dutch football great whose athleticism and leadership helped define an era of European club and international success.
On this day
- 1939 - Germany invades Poland, triggering the start of World War II in Europe.
- 1969 - A military coup in Libya overthrows King Idris and ushers in Muammar Gaddafi's rule.
- 1985 - The wreck of the RMS Titanic is discovered in the North Atlantic after decades of searching.
- 2004 - Chechen militants seize School No. 1 in Beslan, a hostage crisis that ends in массов casualties days later.