Salvador Dali

Listed In: Artists & Painters

Birth Year: 1904

Birthplace: Figueres, Catalonia, Spain

Died: 1989

Salvador Dali was a Spanish artist best remembered for his precise draftsmanship and technical skills. His artwork is famous for depicting bizarre and striking images. In spite of producing brilliant artworks, Dali's ostentatious and eccentric public behavior often overshadowed his professional achievements, much to the irritation of his fans and critics. His works have influenced other artists like Jeff Koons.

Sabrina Carpenter

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1999

Birthplace: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, United States

A Radio Disney Music Award winner, Sabrina Carpenter is a popular actress and singer. After finishing third in a singing contest called The Next Miley Cyrus Project, Sabrina landed acting roles before launching her music career. Although described as a teen pop singer, she has explored various other genres, such as country, folk pop, and acoustic.

Andrés Iniesta

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Fuentealbilla, Spain

Spanish midfielder Andrés Iniesta, who now captains the Japanese club Vissel Kobe, has had a 22-year stint with Barcelona, serving as a captain in three seasons and winning nine La Ligas and four UEFA Champions Leagues. He scored the winning goal to help Spain win the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Cam Newton

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

American football quarterback for New England Patriots, Cam Newton shot to fame when he led Auburn Tigers to the 2010 BCS National Championship, won the Heisman Trophy and was selected by Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL draft. In the subsequent nine seasons with the Panthers, he emerged as star player and even bagged NFL’s top player spot in 2016.

Kamaru Usman

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1987

Birthplace: Auchi, Nigeria

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Lana Condor

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Can Tho, Vietnam

Lana Condor was adopted from a Vietnamese orphanage by Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Bob Condor and his wife. She gained fame as Lara Jean Covey from the Netflix film To All the Boys I've Loved Before and its sequel. She has also appeared in the films Patriots Day and X-Men Apocalypse.

Cory Monteith

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Calgary, Canada

Died: 2013

A talented young man whose life was snatched away too soon, Cory Monteith was a Canadian actor, singer, and musician who rose to fame after playing a role in the TV show ‘Glee.’ Despite being a great actor, he had a troubled life involving substance abuse and alcoholism that eventually caused his death at the age of 31.

Richard Feynman

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1918

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: 1988

Theoretical physicist Richard Feynman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965, along with Julian Schwinger and Shin'ichirō Tomonaga, for his research on quantum electrodynamics. He also contributed to the development of the atomic bomb. Feyman made it to Physics World’s list of the 10 greatest physicists of all time.

Thibaut Courtois

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1992

Birthplace: Bree, Belgium

Belgian footballer Thibaut Courtois who is a goalkeeper for the Spanish club Real Madrid is considered one of the best of his time. Starting his career with Genk, he later also played for Chelsea. He was also part of the FIFA World Cup third place-holding Belgian squad in 2018.

Doug McClure

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1935

Birthplace: Glendale, California, United States

Died: 1995

Doug McClure is best known as the cowboy Trampas from the long-running series The Virginian, based on the Owen Wister novel of the same name. He inspired the character of Troy McClure in The Simpsons and also appeared in films such as The Unforgiven and series such as Overland Trail.

Frances Fisher

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Hampshire, England

Frances Fisher began as a theater actor before gaining fame with her portrayal of Deborah 'Red' Saxon in the soap The Edge of Night. She has played significant roles in movies such as Titanic, The Host, and True Crime, and has also starred in the series Resurrection and Watchmen.

Jeffrey Donovan

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1968

Birthplace: Amesbury, Massachusetts, United States

Jeffrey Donovan is an American actor. He is known for playing important roles in popular films like Hitch, Changeling, and J. Edgar. Also known for his philanthropic activities, Jeffrey Donovan has been actively supporting several causes and organizations, such as Life Rolls On (LRO), which aims at helping people with spinal cord injuries.

Irving Berlin

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1888

Birthplace: Tyumen, Russian Empire

Died: 1989

Irving Berlin was a composer and lyricist. He made tremendous contributions to the Great American Songbook and is widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. He had an extensive career spanning six decades, during which he composed an estimated 1,500 songs. He received the Lawrence Langner Tony Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Coi Leray

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Height: 5'3" (160 cm)

Prince Royce

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Denver Pyle

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1920

Birthplace: Bethune, Colorado, United States

Died: 1997

Denver Pyle was an American actor and director. He achieved popularity during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s when he appeared in TV series like The Andy Griffith Show and The Doris Day Show. Also known for his charitable efforts, Denver Pyle sponsored a tournament called Uncle Jesse's Fishing Tournament, which raised over $160,000 in 10 years to support children's programs.

Chang Bunker

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1811

Birthplace: Meklong, Thailand

Died: 1874

Chang Bunker was a Siamese-American man and one-half of the popular conjoined twin brothers. Chang and his conjoined twin Eng were two of the most studied human beings during the 19th century. They toured the United States and Europe as part of their freak shows, gaining financial success and fame. They are credited with coining the colloquial term Siamese twins.

Tim Blake Nelson

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1964

Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Height: 5'5" (165 cm)

Mary Elizabeth Ellis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Laurel, Mississippi, United States

Mary Elizabeth Ellis is best known as The Waitress from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and as Lisa Palmer from Santa Clarita Diet. Ellis has also appeared in Perfect Couples and The Grinder, and in stage productions such as The Tempest. She also co-wrote the movie A Quiet Little Marriage.

Phil Silvers

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1911

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died: 1985

Phil Silvers was an American comedian and entertainer. Dubbed the King of Chutzpah, Silvers won two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards during his illustrious career that spanned almost six decades. In 1996, he was ranked 31st on TV Guide's list of 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time. Silvers’ work has inspired other comedians like Dick Van Dyke.

Jadyn Wong

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Alberta, Canada

Jadyn Wong is a Canadian actress best known for her portrayal of Happy Quinn in the popular American action drama TV series, Scorpion. A multi-talented personality, Jadyn Wong is a trained classical pianist and holds a black belt in karate. Her expertise in karate helps her land roles that require her to perform stunts and action sequences.

Martha Graham

Listed In: Dancers

Birth Year: 1894

Birthplace: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: 1991

Martha Graham was a modern dancer and choreographer who revolutionized American dance. She developed what later became known as the Graham technique, a modern dance movement style and pedagogy. She had an extensive career spanning over 70 years. The Martha Graham School, founded in 1926, is the oldest school of dance in USA.  

Eric Burdon

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1941

Birthplace: Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Bernard Fox

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1927

Birthplace: Port Talbot, England

Died: 2016

Foster Brooks

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1912

Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Died: 2001

Margaret Rutherford

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1892

Birthplace: Balham, London, United Kingdom

Died: 1972

Margaret Rutherford was an English actress best known for playing the Duchess of Brighton in the 1963 drama film, The V.I.P.s, for which she won a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. In 1961, she was made an Officer of the OBE. In 1967, she was elevated to become a DBE.

Valentino

Listed In: Fashion

Birth Year: 1932

Birthplace: Voghera, Italy

Valentino is an Italian fashion designer. He is credited with founding the popular luxury fashion house Valentino S.p.A. A prominent and influential fashion designer, Valentino has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He is the recipient of the Couture Council Award and the Golden Plate Award. 

Martha Quinn

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1959

Birthplace: Albany

Height: 5'1" (155 cm)

Karen Kilgariff

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Petaluma, California, United States

Holly Valance

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia

Born to a Serbian musician/model father and a British model mother, Holly Valance first gained fame as Felicity Scully in the Australian soap opera Neighbours. She later created a sensation in the world of pop, with hits such as Kiss Kiss. She now co-owns The Candy Foundation with her husband, Nick Candy.

Jeremy Maclin

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Kirkwood, Missouri, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Butch Trucks

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1947

Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.

Died: 2017

Saadat Hasan Manto

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1912

Birthplace: Samrala

Died: 1955

Saadat Hasan Manto was a Pakistani playwright, writer, and author. Best remembered for his 22 collections of short stories, Manto was renowned for writing about the bitter truths of society. Not surprisingly, he was tried for obscenity on six occasions but was never convicted. Considered one of the 20th century's finest Urdu-language writers, Manto is the subject of two movies.

Mychal Judge

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1933

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died: 2001

Designated Victim 0001 of the 2011 Twin Tower attack, Mychal Judge was a Franciscan friar and Catholic priest. Developing an early interest in monastic life, he served in various parishes before being appointed chaplain to New York City Fire Department. On hearing about the attack, he rushed to the spot and died while praying for the victims inside North Tower.

Mort Sahl

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1927

Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Died: 2021

Legendary Canadian-American comedian and satirist Mort Sahl was the first comedian to have a cover story in Time magazine. Known for performing in casual clothes and throwing his satire at everyone from Eisenhower to JFK, he also had a signature style of entering the stage with a newspaper.

Maurice Harkless

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

Shabba Doo

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1955

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Died: 2020

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Austin O'Brien

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1981

Birthplace: Eugene, Oregon, U.S.

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Coby Bell

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1975

Birthplace: Orange County, California, USA

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Edsger W. Dijkstra

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1930

Birthplace: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Died: 2002

A pioneering computer scientist from the Netherlands, Edsger W. Dijkstra had initially studied theoretical physics, before focusing on computers. He developed the domain of structured programming and also won honors such as the Turing Award. He died at 72, after a long struggle with cancer.

Eva Schloss

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1929

Birthplace: Vienna, Austria

Jacqueline Cochran

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1906

Birthplace: Muscogee, Cantonment, Florida, United States

Died: 1980

A pioneer in women’s aviation, US pilot Jacqueline Cochran was the first female pilot to break the sound barrier. She was also the first woman to lead the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale as its president and the first female Bendix race competitor. She held several other records and also led the organization WASP.

William Grant Still

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1895

Birthplace: Woodville, Mississippi, United States

Died: 1978

James Reid

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: St Leonards, Australia

Filipino-Australian actor-singer James Reid had been a talented gymnast and swimmer in childhood. He is best known for pairing up with Nadine Lustre in projects such as Diary Ng Panget and On the Wings of Love. Though he and Nadine dated later, they broke hearts with their split in 2020.

Jumaane Williams

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

John F. Kelly

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1950

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

John F. Kelly served as the White House Chief of Staff from 2017 to 2019, and as the Secretary of Homeland Security in 2017. He is part of the board of Caliburn International. The former U.S. Marine Corps general has also won awards such as the Defense Distinguished Service Medal.

Johann Friedrich Blumenbach

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1752

Birthplace: Gotha, Germany

Died: 1840

A pioneer of physical anthropology, Johann Friedrich Blumenbach laid down one of the first racial classification systems for humans after studying human skulls, dividing mankind into five racial groups. Born into a family of academics, he was a prodigy. He was against scientific racism, though his theory promoted the degenerative hypothesis.

Bobby Roode

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Toronto

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Yassi Pressman

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Hong Kong

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Alma Gluck

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1884

Birthplace: Ias,i, Bucharest, Romania

Died: 1938

Initially a stenographer, Romanian-born American opera singer Reba Fiersohn, better known as Alma Gluck, started her music career after her marriage and soon found success with her performances at the Metropolitan Opera. She scripted history by scoring the first million-selling phonograph record and also co-founded the American Woman's Association.