Born on This Day: August 20

American president whose administration influenced tariff policy, antitrust law, conservation, and naval expansion.

American writer whose cosmic horror transformed modern fantasy and horror fiction.

Finnish-American architect whose expressive modernist buildings transformed public and corporate design.

American novelist whose commercial success helped reshape popular publishing and author promotion.

American boxing promoter whose events transformed the business and spectacle of professional boxing.

American musician whose orchestration, songwriting, and film score work transformed soul and popular music.

Indian prime minister whose leadership promoted technology and economic modernization.

English singer and songwriter whose work with Led Zeppelin profoundly influenced rock music.