Jim Barksdale is an American entrepreneur and business executive who served as president and CEO of Netscape from 1995 to 1999.
1943-
The first U.S. commissioner of education, Henry Barnard founded the Connecticut Common School journal and the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction.
1811-1900
John Belushi was an actor and comedian, one of the first performers on "Saturday Night Live" and one half of the Blues Brothers.
1949-1982
Actor Ernest Borgnine’s role in the film Marty transformed him from a stereotyped character actor to a leading man, earning him an Academy Award as Best Actor.
1917-2012
Singer and songwriter Neil Diamond wrote "I'm A Believer" for The Monkees, and peformed his own pop hits, including "Heartlight" and "Sweet Caroline."
1941-
Frederick II, known as Frederick the Great, was Prussia's king from 1740 to 1786. By winning wars and expanding territories, he established Prussia as a strong military power.
1712-1786
1679-1754
76-138
Ed Helms is an actor, comedian, singer and musician known for his work on The Daily Show, The Office and The Hangover films.
1974-
Chris Hurley is best known as the co-founder and former CEO of the video sharing website YouTube.com. Hurley and his partners sold YouTube to Google for $1.65 billion in stock in 2006.
1977-
1970-
1915-1991
Mary Lou Retton is a retired champion gymnast who won gold, silver and bronze medals at the 1984 Olympics. She was featured on the Wheaties cereal box.
1968-
1918-2009
Maria Tallchief was a revolutionary American ballerina who broke barriers for Native American women.
1925-2013
Model and actress Sharon Tate is best remembered for her tragic and untimely death at the hands of serial killer Charles Manson.
1943-1969
1862-1937