Born on This Day: April 29

American publisher whose newspapers and media empire transformed mass journalism, politics, and popular culture.

American composer and bandleader whose orchestral jazz became one of the major achievements of twentieth-century music.

Japanese emperor whose reign encompassed militarization, World War II, defeat, and Japan’s postwar transformation.

Austrian-American filmmaker whose morally complex dramas became landmarks of international cinema.

American actor whose stage and film performances helped shape modern musical theater and Hollywood drama.

American poet and songwriter whose accessible verse and music reached a large international audience.

English actor whose immersive performances have had a major influence on contemporary screen acting.

American tennis player and education philanthropist whose career and charitable work have had lasting influence in sport and schooling.