Spanish-Mexican filmmaker (1900–1983). Luis Buñuel was born on 22 February 1900 in what is now Spain. Luis Buñuel is remembered as a film director, screenwriter and actor, a citizen of Spain and Mexico. Notable works include “Un Chien Andalou”, “L’Age d’Or” and “Land Without Bread”.
Before and after
- 1900Mendel's laws are rediscovered
- 19001900 becomes the warmest year on record
- 9 January 1900Founding of SS Lazio
- from 23 January 1900 to 24 January 1900Battle of Spion Kop
- 22 February 1900Birth of Luis Buñuel
- 27 February 1900Founding of FC Bayern Munich
- March 1900Arthur Evans begins digging at Knossos
- 18 March 1900Founding of AFC Ajax
- 14 April 1900Founding of Union Cycliste Internationale
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- 21 February 1848Publication of The Communist Manifesto
- 18 September 1851Founding of The New York Times
- 1857Rise of Symbolism
The era
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