Ashanti is best known for adding her R&B vocals to hit songs by popular rappers, including Fat Joe's "What's Luv" and Ja Rule's "Down 4 U."
1980-
Arna Bontemps was an African-American author best known for his novels, children’s books and poems written during the 1930s-1970s.
1902-1973
1926-2002
Lenny Bruce was an American stand-up comic and satirist who became a target for prosecutors and a poster boy for freedom of speech.
1925-1966
Sacha Baron Cohen is a British comedian and actor who is widely known for his portrayal of three unorthodox fictional characters: Ali G, Borat and Brüno.
1971-
American actress Laraine Day portrayed steadfast women in Hollywood films of the 1940s, including nurse Mary Lamont in seven Dr. Kildare movies.
1920-2007
Ari Fleischer is best known as the former White House Press Secretary serving President George W. Bush from 2001-2003.
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1948-1997
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1921-1991
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Singer, actress, and television personality, Marie Osmond was half of the brother-and-sister duo Donny and Marie, with her brother Donny Osmond.
1959-
Hall of Fame football wide receiver Jerry Rice played for the San Francisco 49ers and is widely considered the greatest ever to play his position.
1962-
American singer-songwriter Paul Simon is an influential figure in American rock music. He is best known for his long-running success as a musician.
1941-
Art Tatum was a highly influential 20th century jazz pianist known for his radical reinventions of pop standards.
1909-1956
The first female prime minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher was a controversial figurehead of conservative ideology during her time in office.
1925-2013
Australian Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe won the most gold medals of any Australian athlete, and was the youngest to win a world championship. He went on to win 10 more.
1982-
Rudolf Virchow was a German pathologist and statesman, widely credited for his advancements in public health, particularly with his cell theory.
1821-1902