1775-1836
Francis Bacon was an English Renaissance statesman and philosopher, best known for his promotion the scientific method.
1561-1626
1904-1983
Larry Birkhead, ex of the late Anna Nicole Smith, is raising their daughter, Dannielynn, after confirming in 2007 that he's the girl's biological dad.
1973-
1934-1993
Linda Blair is an Academy Award-nominated actress and animal activist known for her role as a demonically possessed girl in The Exorcist.
1959-
1941-2006
Lord Byron is regarded as one of the greatest British poets and is best known for his amorous lifestyle and his brilliant use of the English language.
1788-1824
Sam Cooke, commonly known as the King of Soul, was an African-American gospel, R&B, soul, and pop singer and songwriter. He had 29 top-40 hits from 1957-1964.
1931-1964
A winner of Next Food Network Star, Guy Fieri now hosts several television shows, including Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
1968-
Antonio Gramsci was an Italian Communist Party leader. He was arrested for speaking out against fascism and wrote his Prison Notebooks before dying in jail.
1891-1937
D.W. Griffith was one of cinema's earliest directors and producers, known for his innovations and for directing the 1915 film Birth of a Nation.
1875-1948
1940-1982
1940-
1960-1997
Jazzy Jeff is a DJ and producer known for his pioneering turntable work and his collaboration with Will Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.
1965-
J.J. Johnson was a 20th century jazz musician and composer regarded as one of the greatest trombonists in history.
1924-2001
1934-
1965-
Recording artist and fashion designer Malcolm McLaren came to fame as manager of the Sex Pistols. Later, he recorded several albums of his own material.
1946-2010
Steve Perry was the lead singer of pop rock band Journey from 1977 to 1986. He is known for having a wide vocal range, which can be heard on such popular hits as "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Oh Sherrie."
1949-
Terence Powderly served as union leader of the Knights of Labor from 1879 to 1893. Under his leadership, the union saw both unprecedented growth and sudden decline.
1849-1924
1909-1974
1890-1953
1588-1649