Born on This Day: April 3

Welsh-born English poet whose devotional verse became a lasting influence on religious and metaphysical poetry.

American author whose stories and essays helped establish a distinctive national literature and popularized historical folklore.

American naturalist and essayist whose accessible writing encouraged public appreciation of nature and conservation.

American publisher who founded Time, Life, and Fortune and transformed twentieth-century news and visual journalism.

American singer, actor, and animal-welfare advocate whose recordings and films became enduring parts of popular culture.

American actor whose naturalistic performances profoundly influenced modern stage and screen acting.

British primatologist whose long-term chimpanzee research transformed understanding of animal behavior and conservation.

American comedian and actor whose performances reshaped stand-up comedy, television sketch comedy, and popular film.