Born on This Day: July 7

Austrian composer and conductor whose symphonies transformed late Romantic music and modern orchestral expression.

Belarusian-French artist whose dreamlike imagery and color became distinctive contributions to modern art.

American filmmaker whose direction of actors and sophisticated comedies influenced classical Hollywood cinema.

American pitcher whose legendary career in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball influenced sports history and integration.

American author whose speculative ideas and storytelling had a major influence on modern science fiction.

American historian whose narrative biographies brought United States history to a broad public audience.

English musician whose drumming and work with the Beatles profoundly influenced popular music.

American figure skater and diplomat whose achievements and public service influenced sport and Asian American representation.