Armand Hammer

Armand Hammer was an American business manager and owner. He spent decades with Occidental Petroleum in the mid 20th century. Called "Lenin's chosen capitalist" by the press, he was also known for his art collection and his close ties to the Soviet Union.

21 May 1898

Born on the same birth date (21 May 1898): Carl Johnson (athlete) • Charles-Léon Hammes • John McLaughlin (artist)

Born on the same birth day (21 May): Albrecht Dürer • Carl Veart • George LeMieux • Havoc (musician) • Heinz Holliger • Joseph Fouché • Kent Hrbek • Lucie Hradecká • Marc Ribot • Mary Robinson • Mohanlal • Péter Zwack • Stuart Bingham • Tom Daley

Born in the same month (May 1898): Alfred Schmidt (weightlifter) • Bennett Cerf • Christfried Burmeister • David Crosthwait • Ernst Bacon • John McLaughlin (artist) • Norman Vincent Peale • Scott O'Dell • Tamara de Lempicka