Civil rights activist Ella Baker worked with the NAACP, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
1903-1986
Economist Ben Bernanke replaced Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve System in 2006. Luckily, he was an expert on the Great Depression.
1953-
American clergyman Phillips Brooks, ordained as an Episcopal priest in 1860, is best known for authoring the Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem."
1853-1893
British historian Alan Bullock is the author of several works on 20th century Europe, including studies of Hitler, Bevin and Stalin.
1914-2004
Steve Buscemi is a popular character actor, director and screenwriter. He's known for his role on the critically acclaimed series Boardwalk Empire.
1957-
A former fast-food chain executive, Herman Cain emerged as a Republican candidate for the 2012 presidential nomination.
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1887-1961
1923-2003
1780-1849
A talented singer, comedian, and actor, Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx has proved to be a triple threat in the entertainment industry.
1967-
Henry IV was King of France 1589–1610. The first monarch of France’s Bourbon Dynasty, he issued The Edict of Nantes, granting religious freedom to Protestants.
1553-1610
James Holmes was charged in a Colorado shooting that killed 12 and injured 58 on July 20, 2012.
1987-
Ted Nugent fronted the band Amboy Dukes in the 1970s. He has produced solo work since 1977, including the successful album Cat Scratch Fever.
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1844-1922
1929-
Singer/songwriter Taylor Swift is one of country music's top recording artists, having crossed over into pop and winning many awards.
1989-
Mary Todd Lincoln was the wife of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.
1818-1882
Dick Van Dyke is an American actor and comedian best known for hosting The Dick Van Dyke Show. He's also known for starring on Diagnosis Murder and for roles in films like Mary Poppins, Dick Tracy and Night at the Museum.
1925-
1915-1983