1897-1991
Singer Perry Como is best known for his warm baritone crooning which came to characterize popular music in the 40s and 50s.
1912-2001
1879-1975
1846-1920
Tina Fey is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer best known for her roles on Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock.
1970-
1946-
Adored for his cool, mellow style, folk singer Jack Johnson has sold millions of records since his 2001 debut release, Brushfire Fairytales.
1975-
Charlotte Mason was an American socialite and philanthropist who was an important patron of Harlem Renaissance figures, including Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston.
1854-1946
Pope John Paul II made history in 1978 by becoming the first non-Italian pope in more than four hundred years.
1920-2005
I.L. Peretz was a Jewish author who gained fame after writing folktales, ballads and plays about the ideals of Judaism.
1852-1915
Nicholas II was the last tsar of Russia under Romanov rule. His poor handling of Bloody Sunday and Russia’s role in World War I led to his abdication and execution.
1868-1918
1872-1970
Born in Texas in 1952, George Strait has been a country music icon since the 1980s. The award-winning singer is known for his traditional country sound.
1952-
1955-