Born on This Day: April 10

Dutch jurist and philosopher whose writings helped establish modern international law and theories of natural rights.

English religious and social reformer who founded the Salvation Army and organized international aid for people in poverty.

Hungarian-American publisher whose journalism and philanthropy influenced the modern press and established the Pulitzer Prizes.

American labor reformer and cabinet secretary whose work helped create Social Security and modern workplace protections.

American actor whose long television and film career became an enduring part of popular entertainment.

American chemist whose complex organic syntheses transformed modern chemical research.

American labor and civil-rights leader whose organizing improved conditions for farmworkers and advanced social justice.

Egyptian actor whose international career broadened Arab representation in world cinema.