American actor (1916–2020). Kirk Douglas was born on 9 December 1916 in what is now the United States. Kirk Douglas is remembered as a film producer, television actor and film actor, a citizen of the United States. Notable works include “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”, “The Vikings” and “Lust for Life”. Positions held included President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival.
Before and after
- from 12 September 1916 to 11 December 1916Monastir Offensive
- 13 September 1916Birth of Roald Dahl
- 23 September 1916Birth of Aldo Moro
- 26 October 1916Birth of François Mitterrand
- 9 December 1916Birth of Kirk Douglas
- 25 December 1916Birth of Ahmad ibn Billah
- 1917Discovery of protactinium
- from 1917 to 1921Ukrainian–Soviet War
- 1917Founding of Federal University of Science and Innovation of Rio de Janeiro
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1 May 1931Construction of Empire State Building
- 1935Construction of Da Nang International Airport
- 28 May 1937Construction of Golden Gate Bridge
- c. 1940sRise of Postmodernism
- 20 May 1940Construction of Auschwitz
- 6 April 1943Publication of The Little Prince
The era
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