Born on This Day: May 28

British prime minister whose leadership shaped finance, war, and political reform during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras.

Swiss-American naturalist whose work advanced glacial theory, museums, and scientific education, despite his racist ideas.

American athlete of Sac and Fox heritage whose achievements across sports made him a landmark figure in athletic history.

English author whose James Bond novels transformed espionage fiction and popular culture.

Australian novelist whose psychologically rich fiction brought Australian literature international recognition.

American poet whose formal experimentation and attention to nature, science, and the body influenced modern poetry.

Hungarian-Austrian composer whose innovative textures and rhythms transformed contemporary music.

Australian singer and actor whose long international career has influenced dance-pop and popular performance.