1950 (AD 1950) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1950 (AD 1950) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1950 (AD 1950) (18)

  • Alan Silvestri (Born: 1950-03-26) — Award-winning composer renowned for epic film scores, especially for blockbuster franchises.
  • Arthur D. Levinson (Born: 1950-03-31) — Prominent American businessman, former CEO of Genentech, and board member for Apple Inc.
  • Billy Ocean (Born: 1950-01-21) — Trinidadian-British singer known for R&B hits from the 1970s through the 1980s.
  • Bobby McFerrin (Born: 1950-03-11) — Improvisational vocal master known for a cappella hits and unique vocal techniques.
  • Chris Claremont (Born: 1950-11-25) — Pioneering X-Men writer known for developing complex female characters and literary themes in comics.
  • George Bernard Shaw (Died: 1950-11-02) — Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist whose works shaped modern theatre and politics.
  • George Orwell (Died: 1950-01-21) — Author of 'Nineteen Eighty-Four' and 'Animal Farm', known for social criticism against totalitarianism.
  • Marcel Mauss (Died: 1950-02-10) — Pioneering French sociologist and anthropologist, known for gift theory.
  • Mushtaq Khan (Born: 1950) — Indian actor and comedian known for roles in films like Welcome and Jodi No.1.
  • Narendra Modi (Born: 1950-09-17) — Indian statesman and BJP leader, serving as Prime Minister of India since 2014.
  • Rajinikanth (Born: 1950-12-12) — A legendary Tamil actor whose career spans five decades, cementing his status in Indian cinema.
  • Ramana Maharshi (Died: 1950-04-14) — A revered Indian Hindu sage, known for Advaita Vedanta and Self-Enquiry.
  • Sri Aurobindo (Died: 1950-12-05) — Philosopher, yogi, and nationalist who pioneered Integral Yoga.
  • Steven Van Zandt (Born: 1950-11-22) — Musician, actor, and songwriter known for his work with Bruce Springsteen and Little Steven.
  • Tom Petty (Born: 1950-10-20) — Iconic American rock musician, known for his songwriting and leadership of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
  • Vallabhbhai Patel (Died: 1950-12-15) — Key statesman in India's independence and political integration.
  • Vaslav Nijinsky (Died: 1950-04-08) — Pioneering male dancer and choreographer, celebrated for intensity and virtuosity.
  • Zaha Hadid (Born: 1950-10-31) — Pioneering architect known for fluid, deconstructivist forms and 'Queen of Curves'