Famous people born on September 13th
September 13 brings together an unusually wide-ranging set of birthdays, spanning literature, music, film, design, and public life. The date links modernist innovators with pop-culture icons, and pairs celebrated storytellers with creators who shaped what we see, hear, and build. From enduring children’s classics to landmark architecture and legendary performances, this roster shows how influence can travel across centuries and mediums.
Notable highlights
- Roald Dahl (1916) - The author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda" helped redefine modern children’s literature with dark wit and moral snap.
- Amy Winehouse (1984) - Her album "Back to Black" fused vintage soul with raw confession, becoming one of the defining records of the 2000s.
- Arnold Schoenberg (1874) - A pivotal modernist who pushed harmony forward and became closely associated with the development of twelve-tone technique.
- Clara Schumann (1819) - A formidable concert pianist and composer who shaped 19th-century performance culture while championing Robert Schumann and Brahms.
- Tadao Ando (1941) - The self-taught architect is renowned for serene, concrete-and-light spaces that use minimalism to heighten emotion and movement.
- Robert Indiana (1928) - A key figure in American pop art, best known for the bold, graphic "LOVE" motif that became an enduring visual symbol.
- Dave Mustaine (1961) - As the driving force behind Megadeth, he helped define thrash metal with technical guitar work and politically charged lyrics.
- Claudette Colbert (1903) - An Oscar-winning star of Hollywood’s golden age whose comic timing and poise helped shape the screwball era.
- Stella McCartney (1971) - A major fashion voice who has made sustainability and cruelty-free approaches central to a global luxury brand.
- Goran Ivanisevic (1971) - Remembered for a storied serve and a historic 2001 Wimbledon triumph as a wildcard entry.
On this day
- 1759 - The Battle of the Plains of Abraham is fought at Quebec, a pivotal moment in the Seven Years’ War in North America.
- 1814 - The Battle of Baltimore begins in the War of 1812, a campaign later associated with the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner".
- 1993 - The Oslo I Accord is signed in Washington, D.C., marking a major milestone in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.