1949 (AD 1949) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1949 (AD 1949) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1949 (AD 1949) (18)

  • Alan Menken (Born: 1949-07-22) — Award-winning American composer celebrated for Disney film scores and Broadway musicals.
  • Andy Kaufman (Born: 1949-01-17) — Pioneering performance artist known for anti-comedy and character work.
  • Ann Druyan (Born: 1949-06-13) — Pioneering producer communicating science through documentary film and literature.
  • Benjamin Netanyahu (Born: 1949-10-21) — Israel's longest-serving PM, known for his political longevity and controversial tenure.
  • Bill O'Reilly (political commentator) (Born: 1949-09-10) — Conservative journalist and commentator known for hosting The O'Reilly Factor on Fox News.
  • Billy Joel (Born: 1949-05-09) — The Piano Man: Iconic American singer-songwriter known for blending pop, rock, and piano artistry.
  • Bonnie Raitt (Born: 1949-11-08) — Iconic American singer-songwriter blending blues, rock, and country roots music.
  • Bruce Springsteen (Born: 1949-09-23) — Iconic American musician, songwriter, and 'The Boss' of rock and roll.
  • Edward Thorndike (Died: 1949-08-09) — Pioneering American psychologist known for connectionism and reinforcement theory.
  • Elizabeth Warren (Born: 1949-06-22) — Progressive US Senator known for consumer protection and economic equity advocacy.
  • Haruki Murakami (Born: 1949-01-12) — Celebrated Japanese author known for blending the mundane with the surreal.
  • Jessica Lange (Born: 1949-04-20) — Esteemed American actress celebrated for her versatile roles on stage and screen across five decades.
  • Meryl Streep (Born: 1949-06-22) — Iconic American actress celebrated for vocal versatility and profound emotional depth.
  • Pablo Escobar (Born: 1949-12-01) — Colombian drug lord and founder of the Medellín Cartel, known as the 'King of Cocaine'.
  • Philippe Petit (Born: 1949-08-13) — Iconic French highwire artist famous for unauthorized walks between major global landmarks.
  • Richard Strauss (Died: 1949-09-08) — Master composer of late Romantic and early Modern German music, famed for tone poems and operas.
  • Tarek Fatah (Born: 1949-11-20) — Vocal Pakistani-Canadian journalist and author known for criticizing the Pakistani establishment.
  • Thomas Sankara (Born: 1949-12-21) — Revolutionary leader who spearheaded anti-imperialist reforms in Burkina Faso.