Russian-born American writer and public philosopher (1905–1982). Ayn Rand was born on 2 February 1905 in what is now the Russian Federation. Ayn Rand is remembered as a playwright, philosopher and novelist, a citizen of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. Notable works include “Atlas Shrugged”, “The Fountainhead” and “We the Living”.
Before and after
- 2 January 1905Discovery of Elara
- 9 January 1905Bloody Sunday
- from 22 January 1905 to 16 June 1907Russian Revolution of 1905
- 26 January 1905Discovery of Cullinan Diamond
- 2 February 1905Birth of Ayn Rand
- 23 February 1905Founding of Rotary International
- 10 March 1905Founding of Chelsea F.C.
- 24 March 1905Death of Jules Verne
- 30 April 1905First match of the Netherlands national association football team
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