English actor and director (1907–1989). Laurence Olivier was born on 22 May 1907 in what is now the United Kingdom. Laurence Olivier is remembered as a film actor, theatre director and film director, a citizen of the United Kingdom. Notable works include “Marathon Man”, “Wuthering Heights” and “Hamlet”. Positions held included member of the House of Lords.
Before and after
- 1907Founding of Real Betis Balompié
- 20 January 1907Death of Dmitri Mendeleev
- 22 March 1907Establishment of Etosha National Park
- 12 May 1907Birth of Katharine Hepburn
- 22 May 1907Birth of Laurence Olivier
- 26 May 1907Birth of John Wayne
- 27 May 1907Birth of Rachel Carson
- 20 June 1907Founding of Swiss National Bank
- 6 July 1907Birth of Frida Kahlo
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- 1890Rise of Art Nouveau
- c. 1900sRise of Expressionism
- 1909Rise of Futurism
- c. 1910sRise of Dada
The era
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