Conrad Bain was a Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Philip Drummond on the hit show Diff'rent Strokes.
1923-2013
1962-
Considered the Godfather of Shock Rock, singer Alice Cooper came to fame in the 1970s, alarming audiences with his garish, often ghoulish stage performances.
1948-
Oscar De La Hoya is a retired American boxer who is best known for his winning bouts in six different weight classes, and for his popular televised fights.
1973-
Writer, feminist and women's rights activist Betty Friedan wrote The Feminine Mystique (1963) and co-founded the National Organization for Women.
1921-2006
An influential teacher in the 19th century, theologian Mark Hopkins stressed moral values over intellectual achievement and self-education over dogmatic education.
1802-1887
Aviator Charles Lindbergh became famous for making the first solo transatlantic airplane flight in 1927.
1902-1974
Ida Lupino was a famous mid-20th century film actress who was also a trailblazing director and producer in a male-dominated industry.
1918-1995
1881-1955
1931-
Canadian poet E.J. Pratt is the author of several collections of verse, including The Titans (1926) and Brébeuf and His Brethren (1940).
1882-1964
1947-
Filmmaker George A. Romero has created such classic horror films as Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead.
1940-
Civil rights activist Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger, spurring the Montgomery boycott and other efforts to end segregation.
1913-2005
1952-
American football player Lawrence Taylor was a member of the New York Giants and is considered one of the best linebackers in the history of the game.
1959-
1902-2002