Cultural figures Juan José Arreola and Stephen King born on September 21

September 21 marks the anniversaries of several prominent cultural figures. Mexican writer Juan José Arreola was born in 1918 in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco. A significant figure in 20th-century Mexican literature, his notable works include 'Varia invención', 'Confabulario', and 'Bestiario'. He also authored the novel 'La feria' in 1963. Following his death in 2001, author Elena Poniatowska made allegations regarding his past conduct.

Other notable births on this date include American horror novelist Stephen King, born in 1947, and Argentine actors Héctor Alterio (1929), Diego Capusotto (1961), and Pablo Echarri (1969).