March 26 On This Day in History Timeline

Historical figures and notable personalities born or commemorated on March 26 (03-26) in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki archive.

Notable Figures on March 26 (17)

  • Alan Arkin (Born: 1934-03-26) — Esteemed American actor, filmmaker, and musician with a seven-decade career.
  • Alan Silvestri (Born: 1950-03-26) — Award-winning composer renowned for epic film scores, especially for blockbuster franchises.
  • Carl Wieman (Born: 1951-03-26) — Physicist and educationist known for Bose-Einstein condensate research and promoting STEM pedagogy.
  • Cecil Rhodes (Died: 1902-03-26) — British mining magnate and politician who established Rhodesia and De Beers.
  • David Lloyd George (Died: 1945-03-26) — British statesman, Prime Minister during WWI, known for social reform and Irish Free State.
  • Diana Ross (Born: 1944-03-26) — Iconic singer and actress, Diana Ross defined the sound of the 1960s and beyond.
  • Eazy-E (Died: 1995-03-26) — Pioneering 'Godfather of Gangsta Rap,' Eazy-E led N.W.A. and built Ruthless Records.
  • Jason Chaffetz (Born: 1967-03-26) — Retired American politician, former U.S. Representative for Utah's 3rd district.
  • Jonathan Groff (Born: 1985-03-26) — Acclaimed American actor and singer known for Broadway hits and diverse roles.
  • Ludwig van Beethoven (Died: 1827-03-26) — Master composer whose work bridged the Classical and Romantic eras of Western music.
  • Pierre Boulez (Born: 1925-03-26) — Pioneering French composer and conductor of post-war avant-garde music.
  • Raymond Chandler (Died: 1959-03-26) — Pioneering hardboiled detective fiction writer and screenwriter.
  • Robert Frost (Born: 1874-03-26) — Master American poet celebrated for rural life and colloquial speech.
  • Sarah Bernhardt (Died: 1923-03-26) — The unparalleled French stage actress, celebrated for her dramatic range and global theatrical tours.
  • Syngman Rhee (Born: 1875-03-26) — South Korean politician and first President of the Republic of Korea (1948–1960).
  • Tennessee Williams (Born: 1911-03-26) — Pioneering American playwright celebrated for raw emotion and Southern decay.
  • Walt Whitman (Died: 1892-03-26) — Pioneering American poet, essayist, and journalist, celebrated for free verse.