Born on This Day: June 15

Norwegian composer whose works brought national musical traditions into the international Romantic repertoire.

American architect and writer whose designs and ideas connected modern architecture, geometry, and spiritual thought.

German oceanographer whose research on deep-water circulation advanced modern physical oceanography.

German-American psychologist whose theory of psychosocial development influenced psychology, education, and studies of identity.

American virologist whose tissue-culture work made possible major advances in polio and other viral research.

American singer and songwriter whose independent style helped establish outlaw country music.

American singer and songwriter whose inventive recordings influenced rock, pop, and studio craftsmanship.

American actor and director whose work has influenced contemporary television, film, and dramatic performance.