Born on This Day: November 9

British king whose reign helped shape modern diplomacy, monarchy, and the transition from Victorian society.

American architect whose Beaux-Arts buildings transformed urban and institutional design.

Austrian-American actor and inventor whose frequency-hopping concept contributed to modern wireless communication.

American vice president whose resignation for corruption became a major event in modern political accountability.

American actor and singer whose career broke racial barriers in Hollywood.

American poet whose confessional writing transformed modern poetry.

American astronomer and communicator whose research and broadcasting expanded public understanding of science.

American singer whose work with Peter, Paul and Mary linked folk music with civil-rights and peace movements.