October 19, 1926

1926Arne Bendiksen, Norwegian singer-songwriter and producer (died 2009)^[†]

Arne Joachim Bendiksen was a Norwegian singer, composer, and producer, described as "the father of pop music" in Norway. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964.

1926Joel Feinberg, American philosopher and academic (died 2004)^[†]

Joel Feinberg was an American political and legal philosopher. He is known for his work in the fields of ethics, action theory, philosophy of law, and political philosophy as well as individual rights and the authority of the state. Feinberg was one of the most influential figures in American Law and jurisprudence over the last fifty years.

1926Vladimir Shlapentokh, Ukrainian-American sociologist, historian, political scientist, and academic (died 2015)^[†]

Vladimir Emmanuilovich Shlapentokh was a Soviet and American sociologist, historian, political scientist, and university professor, notable for his work on Soviet and Russian society and politics as well as theoretical work in sociology.

1926Marjorie Tallchief, American ballerina (died 2021)^[†]

Marjorie Tallchief was an American ballerina and member of the Osage Nation. She was the younger sister of prima ballerina Maria Tallchief and was the first Native American to be named "première danseuse étoile" in the Paris Opera Ballet.