Sheldon Adelson developed COMDEX, a computer trade show, which made him a fortune and launched him into the casino resort business.
1933-
Louis Armstrong was a trumpeter, bandleader, singer, soloist, film star and comedian. Considered one of the most influential artists in jazz history, he is known for songs like "Star Dust," "La Via En Rose" and "What a Wonderful World."
1901-1971
Crystal Bowersox landed a spot on the ninth season of American Idol and became the first runner-up.
1985-
Former Major League Baseball player Roger Clemens, of the Red Sox, won 7 Cy Young Awards and recorded 4,672 strikeouts. He was indicted for perjury in 2010.
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1963-
1955-
Jeff Gordon is best known as an American stock car race driver with the most wins in NASCAR modern history (1972-present).
1971-
Robert Hayden was an African-American poet and professor who is best known as the author of poems, including “Those Winter Sundays” and “The Middle Passage.”
1913-1980
Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States, and the first African American to serve as U.S. president. First elected to the presidency in 2008, he won a second term in 2012.
1961-
Tom Parker is a British musician and singer best known as a member of the popular boy band the Wanted.
1988-
Queen Elizabeth was the Queen consort of King George VI until his death in 1952. She is best known for her moral support to the British people during WWII and her longevity.
1900-2002
1921-2000
1910-1992
Known for his lyrical and long-form verse, Percy Bysshe Shelley is one of the most highly regarded English Romantic poets of the 19th century. His works include The Masque of Anarchy and Queen Mab.
1792-1822
Helen Thomas was the first female member of the White House press corps and the United Press International’s first female White House bureau chief.
1920-
Billy Bob Thornton is an American actor and director known for roles in such films as Monster's Ball and Sling Blade.
1955-
1834-1923
1821-1892
Swedish businessman and diplomat Raoul Wallenberg is best known for saving thousands of Hungarian Jews during World War II.
1912-1947
Meg Whitman is the successful corporate executive, serving as CEO of eBay and later Hewlett Packard. In 2010 she lost her bid to win the California governorship.
1956-