Former first lady Barbara Bush, wife of George H.W. Bush, founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. She is also George W. Bush's mother.
1925-
1784-1833
1625-1712
Kim Clijsters is a professional tennis player who has won multiple Grand Slam titles, including some at the U.S. Open. She married American basketball player Brian Lynch.
1983-
Francis Crick is responsible for discovering, along with James Watson, the double-helix structure of the DNA strand.
1916-2004
Willie Davenport was an Olympic athlete and medal winner and one of only a few Americans to compete in both the Summer and Winter games.
1943-2002
Gabrielle Giffords is a former Arizona congresswoman who made headlines when she became the victim of an assassination attempt, from which she later recovered.
1970-
Roman Catholic priest Gustav Gutiérrez is one of the most prominent figures in Latin American Catholicism and is considered the father of liberation theology.
1928-
Ida McKinley was the wife of 25th U.S. President William McKinley. She served as first lady from 1897 until McKinley's assassination in 1901.
1847-1907
John Everett Millais was a 19th century English painter who co-founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
1829-1896
Actor Robert Preston was best known for his portrayal of the charismatic huckster in The Music Man—a role he played on Broadway and in the film adaptation.
1918-1987
1917-2002
Nick Rhodes is the keyboardist for Duran Duran, one of the biggest bands of the 1980s.
1962-
Comedian Joan Rivers created a Grammy nominated comedy album, launched a syndicated daytime talk show, and went on to win a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
1933-
Nancy Sinatra is an American singer best known as the daughter of Frank Sinatra and for her 1966 hit single These Boots Are Made for Walkin’.
1940-
Jerry Stiller is an actor and comedian known for his roles on Seinfeld and The King of Queens. He is the father of actors, Amy Stiller and Ben Stiller.
1927-
Comedian and actor Keenen Ivory Wayans hosted his own late night show, The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show. His famous siblings are Damon, Shawn, Marlon and Kim.
1958-
Kanye West is a Grammy-winning rapper and sought-after producer who is as well known for his outrageous statements as he is for his broad musical palette.
1977-
Frank Lloyd Wright was a modern architect who developed an organic and distinctly American style. He designed numerous iconic buildings.
1867-1959