GROUPS
Famous People Who Died on July 31
FEATURED VIDEO
Featured People
-
Andrew Johnson
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Abraham Lincoln's Cabinet Members
- U.S. Presidents
Andrew Johnson
U.S. President / 1808 - 1875
Andrew Johnson was the successor to Abraham Lincoln and was the first president of the United States to be impeached.
-
Gore Vidal
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Playwrights
- Famous Fiction Authors
Gore Vidal
Critic, Author, Playwright / 1925 - 2012
Gore Vidal was best known as a prolific American writer, but was also famous for frequent talk-show appearances and witty political criticisms.
-
Franz Liszt
- In these groups:
- Historic Hair Band Members
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
Franz Liszt
Educator, Songwriter, Pianist / 1811 - 1886
Franz Liszt was a Hungarian pianist and composer of enormous influence and originality. He was renowned in Europe during the Romantic movement.
-
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
- In these groups:
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Priests
- Famous Activists
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Activist, Folk Hero, Political Leader, Priest / 1753 - 1811
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was a Mexican Catholic priest who called for revolution against the Spanish on September 16, 1810.
-
Omar Torrijos
- In these groups:
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
- Famous Military Leaders
Omar Torrijos
General, Political Leader / 1929 - 1981
Omar Torrijos held dictator-like control over Panama from 1968 to 1978. During that time, he signed a treaty with the U.S. to bring the canal under Panamanian control. -
Teddy Wilson
- In these groups:
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous Pianists
- Famous People Named Wilson
Teddy Wilson
Pianist / 1912 - 1986
Teddy Wilson was an influential pianist of jazz and swing. He played and recorded with jazz greats such as Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman and Ella Fitzgerald.
profile name: Andrew Johnson profile occupation: U.S. President
profile id: 9383467
profile name: Franz Liszt profile occupation: Educator, Songwriter, Pianist
profile id: 38601
profile name: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla profile occupation: Activist, Folk Hero, Political Leader, Priest
profile id: 39660
profile name: Gore Vidal profile occupation: Critic, Author, Playwright
profile id: 39262
profile name: Omar Torrijos profile occupation: General, Political Leader
profile id: 9534191
profile name: Teddy Wilson profile occupation: Pianist
Your Connections
Sign in with Facebook to see how you and your friends are connected to famous icons.
Shop Bio
Other groups you may
be interested in
-
Cool Britannia - Cultural Icons: 1990s
Cool Britannia - Cultural Icons: 1990s
View groupIn the 1990s, London's artists and cultural tastemakers embraced their British roots. Pop acts like Oasis, Elastica and the Spice Girls dominated 90's music, and reinforced British pride with symbolic use of the Union Flag—Oasis member Noel Gallagher famously used a Union Jack guitar while "Ginger Spice" Geri Halliwell wore the symbol on her trademark, flashy dress. The period was also marked by influential designers like John Galliano and Alexander McQueen, whose unique designs established numerous fashion trends for the decade. Biography.com celebrates these prominent figures, and the many others who led the way for "Cool Britannia."
22 people in this group
-
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5
View groupJackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael were five brothers from Gary, Indiana, who became one of the biggest pop groups in music history. One of Motown's most successful acts in the 1970s, The Jackson 5 had four of their first singles hit the top of the Billboard chart, but the group's appeal was more than just musical - they were among the first black teen idols to appeal to a white audience. The Jackson 5's mix of mind-blowing musical talent and sheer charisma earned the family the status of pop royalty in the music business and later helped launch Michael's legendary solo career.
5 people in this group
-
Names We Like
Names We Like
View groupSometimes a person's name just rolls off your tongue is such a satisfying way, you can't help but say it again—especially when you see it in the headlines day after day. Here is a collection of some of our favorites.
23 people in this group

June Carter Cash
Musical Monikers
Justin Bieber
My Ghost Story
I Survived
Babe Ruth
Johnny Cash
Georgia O'Keefe
I Survived


