American radio commentator Paul Harvey spent a long life delivering conservative broadcasts on current events, reaching, at his peak, 24 million people daily.
Edward Bates was a 19th century politician and lawyer who served as U.S. attorney general under President Abraham Lincoln.
Mickey Cohen became the West Coast racket boss in 1947, after his mentor and predecessor, Bugsy Siegel, was assassinated.
Beyoncé Knowles is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist who's acclaimed for her thrilling vocals, videos and live shows.
Lewis Howard Latimer was an inventor and draftsman best known for his contributions to the patenting of the light bulb and the telephone.
Politically minded first lady Sarah Polk led her husband James Polk’s successful campaign to become the 11th U.S. president in 1845.
Architect Kenzo Tange's best-known early work is the Hiroshima Peace Center. His later work includes the dramatic National Gymnasium for the 1964 Olympic Games.
Tom Watson is an American golfer and six-time PGA Player of the Year. He was one of the sport's dominant figures in the 1970s and '80s.
Damon Wayans is an African-American comedian who appeared on the sketch comedy show In Living Color.
Former U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner served New York's 9th congressional district from January 1999 until June 2011, when he abruptly resigned over a sexting scandal.
Pioneering African-American writer Richard Wright is best known for the classic texts Black Boy and Native Son.