List of Famous people who born in 1910

Nathan Alterman was an Israeli poet, playwright, journalist, and translator. Though never holding any elected office, Alterman was highly influential in Socialist Zionist politics, both before and after the establishment of the State of Israel.

Joseph Leo "Joe" Doob was an American mathematician, specializing in analysis and probability theory.

Norman Earl Steenrod was an American mathematician most widely known for his contributions to the field of algebraic topology.

Henno Martin was a German professor of geology who, along with Hermann Korn, lived for two years in the Namib Desert to avoid internment during the Second World War.

Vittorino Veronese was an Italian anti-fascist lawyer and activist who served as UNESCO’s Director-General from 1958 to 1961. Before his appointment as UNESCO’s Director-General he served as Chairman of the Catholic Institute for Social Activity and of Azione Cattolica. From 1952 to 1956 he served on UNESCO’s board and was UNESCO’s chairperson from 1956 to 1958. Three years after the appointment as the Director-General, Veronese had to resign due to health concerns.

Herbert Hirche was a German architect and furniture and product designer.

Edgard Derouet was a French painter. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1948 Summer Olympics.