J.J. Abrams is a screenwriter, director and producer known for TV shows like Felicity and Alias and films like Star Trek and Super 8.
1966-
In 2011, Kelly Ayotte was elected to represent New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate, after previously serving as the state's attorney general.
1968-
Charles IX was King of France from 1560 until 1574 during the turbulent time of the Wars of Religion.
1550-1574
Sam Claflin is a British actor who's starred in big-screen fantasy adventures like Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Snow White and the Huntsman, and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
1986-
Lucille Clifton is a poet whose works generally examine family life, racism and gender issues.
1936-2010
I.A.L. Diamond was a Romanian-born American screenwriter who worked extensively with director Bill Wilder.
1920-1988
African-American author Paul Laurence Dunbar is best known for his verse and short stories, many of which are written in black dialect.
1872-1906
1869-1940
1919-1988
Reality television personality Khloé Kardashian has starred on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Khloé and Lamar, Celebrity Apprentice and The X Factor.
1984-
American educator Helen Keller overcame the adversity of being blind and deaf to become one of the 20th century's leading humanitarians, as well as co-founder of the ACLU.
1880-1968
Louis XII was king of France from 1498 and was noted for his disastrous Italian wars and his domestic popularity.
1462-1515
Tobey Maguire is an American actor and producer who is best known for his role as Peter Parker in the 2002-2007 Spiderman films.
1975-
1846-1891
American businessman Ross Perot ran for the U.S. presidency as an independent candidate twice, in 1992 and 1996. He is one of the most successful third-party candidates in American history.
1930-
Pop singer Draco Rosa was a member of Menudo and has released a number of successful solo albums in a variety of different languages.
1969-
Known for balancing modern designs with traditional elegance, Vera Wang is arguably the most prominent designer of bridal wear in America.
1949-