Macaulay Culkin

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Former actor, Macaulay Culkin, rose to prominence as a child star after he appeared in the film Home Alone. At the height of his fame, he was listed on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Kid-Stars. He quit acting as a teenager and returned to the entertainment world years later. Currently, he runs a podcast called Bunny Ears.

Dylan O’Brien

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Dylan O'Brien is best known as Stiles from Teen Wolf. Fans also loved him as Thomas in the Maze Runner trilogy and as Mitch Rapp in American Assassin. He has a huge fan base on the internet, primarily for his YouTube channel, where he uploads content regularly.

Melissa McCarthy

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1970

Birthplace: Plainfield, Illinois, United States

American actress, Melissa McCarthy, became famous when she starred in the television series, Gilmore Girls, which ran from 2000 to 2007. The sitcom, Mike & Molly, which ran from 2010 to 2016, further brought her accolades. She has also been part of films like This is 40, Identity Thief, The Heat, The Boss, Bridesmaids, Tammy, Spy and Can You Ever Forgive Me.

Katherine Johnson

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1918

Birthplace: White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, United States

Died: 2020

Katherine Johnson was a physicist and mathematician, remembered as the first African-American female NASA scientist. Her calculations helped launch the space missions of Alan Shepard and John Glenn. She was crucial to the Apollo program and won a Congressional Gold Medal and a Presidential Medal of Freedom for her achievements.

Chris Pine

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1980

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

After gaining worldwide recognition for his performance in the movie Star Trek, Chris Pine went on to play prominent roles in popular films. Also known for voicing his opinion on politics, Pine endorsed the Trek Against Trump movement during the 2016 presidential campaign. In 2020, he acted in Home Movie: The Princess Bride to raise fund for World Central Kitchen.

James Harden

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1989

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

James Harden is a basketball player, widely regarded as the best shooting guard in the history of the NBA. His prolific ability to score from difficult situations and positions has helped his team win many games. He was part of the United States national team that won the gold medal at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

Keke Palmer

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1993

Birthplace: Harvey, Illinois, United States

Keke Palmer is an American actress, television personality, and singer. In 2019, she was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 celebrities who are shaping the future of health, entertainment, business, politics, and more. Palmer, who has been open about her struggle with depression and anxiety, supports movements, such as Black Lives Matter.

Dylan O'Brien

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1991

Birthplace: New York City, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

John Mulaney

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Former SNL writer John Mulaney is best known for his Comedy Central special New in Town and his Fox series Mulaney. The Emmy Award-winning stand-up comedian plays George St. Geegland in a comedy duo. He has also voiced Peter Porker/Spider-Ham in the Oscar-winning movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Thalía

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1971

Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

Four-time Latin Billboard Award-winning artist Thalia, known as the “Queen of Latin Pop,” was part of the band Timbiriche before venturing into a solo career. She has also been a successful telenovela actor, owns a fashion brand, has her own radio show, and has written four books, including a memoir.

Mike Colter

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Mike Colter is an American actor known for portraying the eponymous character in the popular streaming television series Luke Cage. Thanks to his association with Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2015, Mike Colter is often credited with playing an important role in improving Marvel Television's business over the last few years.

Mother Teresa

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1910

Birthplace: Skopje, North Macedonia

Died: 1997

An Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and a missionary, Mother Teresa was the founder of Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation. She was both an admired and controversial figure and was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. While she was admired by many for her charitable work, she also earned criticism for her stance against abortion and contraception.

Cassie Ventura

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: New London, Connecticut, United States

Singer, songwriter, model, actress, and dancer Cassie Ventura is a multifaceted lady. Beginning her career as a model at the age of 14, she didn’t take long to venture into singing and dancing as well. After enjoying considerable success as a singer, she made her acting debut in a dance film in 2008. 

Antoine Lavoisier

Listed In: Scientists

Birth Year: 1743

Birthplace: Paris, France

Died: 1794

Antoine Lavoisier was a French chemist and nobleman. He played a crucial role during the chemical revolution of the 18th-century. Widely regarded as the father of modern chemistry, Lavoisier had a major influence on the history of biology as well as the history of chemistry. He also helped build the metric system. 

Michael Jeter

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1952

Birthplace: Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, USA

Died: 2003

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Alex Antetokounmpo

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: Athens, Greece

Height: 6'8" (203 cm)

Amanda Schull

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1978

Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Amanda Schull is an American actress known for her portrayal of Jody Sawyer in the 2000 teen drama film Center Stage. A former professional ballet dancer, Schull has also played important roles in other dance-based films like Mao's Last Dancer.

Lil Tecca

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 2002

Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States

Efren Reyes

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1954

Birthplace: Angeles

Efren Reyes is a Filipino professional pool player who is regarded as the greatest player of all time. Nicknamed The Magician, Reyes is best known for his ability to display numerous trick shots. Efren Reyes has also won more than 100 international titles over the course of his illustrious career. Reyes is a WPA World Eight-ball and Nine-ball champion.

Geraldine Ferraro

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1935

Birthplace: Newburgh, New York, United States

Died: 2011

Evan Ross

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Evan Ross, son of singer Diana Ross and mountaineer Arne Næss Jr, gained prominence with his roles in ATL and The Hunger Games films. He is also an R&B singer. Fans loved him as Charlie Selby in 90210, Angel Rivera in Star, and Dre in 96 Minutes.

Big K.R.I.T.

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1986

Birthplace: Meridian, Mississippi, U.S.

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Jim Davis

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1909

Birthplace: Edgerton, Missouri, United States

Died: 1981

Wanda De Jesus

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1958

Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

YBN Cordae

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1997

Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

David Price

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1985

Birthplace: Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Height: 6'5" (196 cm)

Brett Cullen

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Guillaume Apollinaire

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1880

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

Died: 1918

French poet Guillaume Apollinaire was a significant figure of the avant-garde movement. It is believed he had coined the terms Cubism, Surrealism, and Orphism. Known for his iconic poem Chanson du mal-aimé, written after being rejected by a lover, he also developed the typography-based concrete poetry in the collection Calligrammes.

Chris Burke

Listed In: Singers

Birth Year: 1965

Birthplace: Point Lookout, New York, United States

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Shirley Manson

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1966

Birthplace: Edinburgh

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Meredith Eaton

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1974

Birthplace: Long Island, New York, United States

Height: 4'0" (122 cm)

Leon Redbone

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1949

Birthplace: Cyprus

Died: 2019

Robert Walpole

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1676

Birthplace: Houghton, Norfolk, England

Died: 1745

Julio Cortazar

Listed In: Writers

Birth Year: 1914

Birthplace: Ixelles, Belgium

Died: 1984

Julio Cortázar was an Argentine novelist, essayist, and short story writer. Counted among the founders of a literary movement called the Latin American Boom, Cortázar is credited with influencing a generation of Spanish-speaking writers and readers in Europe and America. He is also regarded as one of the most innovative authors of his time.

Peggy Guggenheim

Listed In: Miscellaneous

Birth Year: 1898

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Died: 1979

Nicol David

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Penang, Malaysia

Nicol David is a retired professional squash player. From 2006 to 2015, David held on to the world number one ranking for 108 consecutive months, which is a world record. She also won a record eight World Open titles. Regarded as the greatest women's squash player ever, Nicol David won a record nine Asian Squash Championships during her illustrious career.

Ben Bradlee

Listed In: Media Personalities

Birth Year: 1921

Birthplace: Boston

Died: 2014

Ben Bradlee was one of the most important journalists in the United States of America in the post-World War II era. From 1965 to 1991, Bradlee was associated with The Washington Post, serving as managing editor and then as executive editor. In 1988, Ben Bradlee was honored by the American Academy of Achievement with the prestigious Golden Plate Award.

Chris Distefano

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1984

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Caitlin FitzGerald

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1983

Birthplace: Camden, Maine, United States

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Solomon Thomas

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1995

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Height: 6'3" (190 cm)

Tom Heinsohn

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1934

Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Died: 2020

Tom Heinsohn is remembered for his 6-decade-long association with the NBA team Boston Celtics, first as a forward/center player, and then as a coach and a broadcaster. He was instrumental in forming the NBA Players Association. Heinsohn was part of the 17 NBA Championship wins of the Celtics.

Branford Marsalis

Listed In: Musicians

Birth Year: 1960

Birthplace: Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, United States

Patrick Williams

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 2001

Birthplace: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Height: 6'7" (201 cm)

Tom Ridge

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1945

Birthplace: Munhall, Pennsylvania, United States

Nazneen Contractor

Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities

Birth Year: 1982

Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Vas Narasimhan

Listed In: Business People

Birth Year: 1976

Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Mateo Musacchio

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1990

Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Maneka Gandhi

Listed In: Leaders

Birth Year: 1956

Birthplace: New Delhi, India

Maneka Gandhi is an Indian politician, environmentalist, and animal rights activist. She is credited with inspiring several individuals towards social entrepreneurship. Maneka Gandhi is best known as an animal rights leader for which she has received several international awards. She is also credited with establishing an animal welfare organization named People for Animals.

Jamal Lewis

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1979

Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Wayne Simmonds

Listed In: Sportspersons

Birth Year: 1988

Birthplace: Scarborough, Toronto, Canada

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)