Bhagat Puran Singh

Bhagat Puran Singh was an Indian writer, environmentalist, and philanthropist. As a young man he decided to dedicate his life to humanitarian work, and in 1947, he established Pingalwara, a home for the sick and disabled in Amritsar. He was also an environmental campaigner, raising awareness of pollution and soil erosion and writing many books about environmental topics.

4 June 1904

Born on the same birth day (4 June): Abel Kirui • Antoine, Duke of Lorraine • Arturo Rawson • Beno Gutenberg • Gorilla Monsoon • Henri Pachard • Jordan Hugill • Juan Camacho (Bolivian athlete) • Kimberley Busteed • Ludwig Schwarz • Michael Greyeyes • Michelle Phillips • Morgana King • Neil McNab • Niurka Montalvo • Robert F. Furchgott • Robert Merrill • Romaric (footballer) • Ronnie Prude • Xavier McDaniel

Born in the same month (June 1904): Charles R. Drew • Frank Runacres • J. Vernon McGee • Jan Peerce • Johnny Weissmuller • Keye Luke • Lin Huiyin • Manuel Rosenthal • Margaret Bourke-White • Patrice Tardif (politician) • Peter Lorre • Phil Harris • Quintin McMillan • Ralph Bellamy • Witold Hurewicz