Bernt Balchen
Bernt Balchen was a Norwegian pioneer polar aviator, navigator, aircraft mechanical engineer and military leader. A Norwegian native, he later became an American citizen and was a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
23 October 1899
Born on the same birth day (23 October): Albert Lortzing • Daniela Alvarado • Emma Vyssotsky • Filippos Darlas • Francis Kelley • Greg Ridley • Inbar Lavi • Jaime Yzaga • Jim Bunning • Miyuu Sawai • Rashidi Yekini • Seo In-guk
Born in the same month (October 1899): Adolf Brudes • Akim Tamiroff • Armand Thirard • Bruce Catton • Eddie Dyer • Elda Emma Anderson • Ernest Haycox • Gertrude Berg • Judy Johnson • Miguel Ángel Asturias • Piero Dusio • Salarrué • Teikō Shiotani