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Robert Redford is born

Robert Redford actor and director, known for american actor and director, was born on 1936-08-18. Charles Robert Redford Jr.

Robert Redford actor and director, known for american actor and director, was born on 1936-08-18. Charles Robert Redford Jr. (August 18, 1936 – September 16, 2025) was an American actor, director and producer, celebrated for his magnetic presence as a leading man during the American New Wave.

Historical Significance

Robert Redford is American actor and director.

Key People

Robert Redford

actor and director

American actor and director

Events Before

  1. David McKee is born

    David McKee, British writer and illustrator, known for british writer and illustrator, was born on 1935-01-02.

  2. 1st Orange Bowl: Bucknell beats Miami (FL), 26-0

    1st Orange Bowl: Bucknell beats Miami (FL), 26-0

  3. RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) is first demonstrated by Robert Watson-Watt and Arnold Wilkins in Daventry, England

    RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) is first demonstrated by Robert Watson-Watt and Arnold Wilkins in Daventry, England

  4. Adolf Hitler orders German rearmament in violation of the Treaty of Versailles

    German rearmament was a policy and practice of rearmament carried out by Germany from 1918 to 1939 in violation of the Treaty of Versailles, which required German disarmament after World War I to…

  5. Nazi politician Hermann Goering (42) weds Emmy Sonnemann (42) in Berlin

    Nazi politician Hermann Goering (42) weds Emmy Sonnemann (42) in Berlin

Events After

  1. Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua

    Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua

  2. American musician Nat King Cole (18) weds dancer Nadine Robinson in Ypsilanti, Michigan; divorce in 1948

    American musician Nat King Cole (18) weds dancer Nadine Robinson in Ypsilanti, Michigan; divorce in 1948

  3. American actress Mary Astor (30) weds third husband, Mexican film editor Manuel del Campo (23) in Yuma, Arizona; divorce

    American actress Mary Astor (30) weds third husband, Mexican film editor Manuel del Campo (23) in Yuma, Arizona; divorce in 1941

  4. Australian cricketer Don Bradman scores 169 in the 5th Test match against England in 223 minutes, ensuring Australia win

    Australian cricketer Don Bradman scores 169 in the 5th Test match against England in 223 minutes, ensuring Australia wins the Ashes 3-2

  5. Film director D. W. Griffith (61) weds actress Evelyn Baldwin (26)

    Film director D. W. Griffith (61) weds actress Evelyn Baldwin (26)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on August 18, 1936?
Robert Redford actor and director, known for american actor and director, was born on 1936-08-18. Charles Robert Redford Jr. (August 18, 1936 – September 16, 2025) was an American actor, director and producer, celebrated for his magnetic presence as a leading man during the American New Wave.
Why is Robert Redford is born significant?
Robert Redford is American actor and director.
Who was involved in Robert Redford is born?
Key figures include Robert Redford (actor and director).

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