Bella Abzug was a leading liberal activist and politician in the 1960s and 1970s, especially known for her work for women’s rights.
1920-1998
Raúl Alfonsín was an Argentine lawyer, politician and is known best for being the first democratically elected president of Argentina.
1927-2009
Eugene Allen was a distinguished butler for the White House who served under eight presidents, including Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan.
1919-2010
Charles H. Best was a physiologist and medical researcher who co-discovered the use of insulin as a treatment for diabetes.
1899-1978
Charlotte Brontë was an English 19th century writer whose novel Jane Eyre is considered a classic of Western literature.
1816-1855
John C. Calhoun was an American congressman, secretary of war, seventh vice president, senator and secretary of state. He championed states' rights and slavery.
1782-1850
John Donne, leading English poet of the Metaphysical school, is often considered the greatest loved poet in the English language.
1572-1631
1745-1797
1817-1876
Brandon Lee was an action film star and the son of actor Bruce Lee. His untimely death was caused by a prop gun accident and the set of the film The Crow.
1965-1993
Jackie McLean was an American jazz alto saxophonist and also an educator. His personal style included short phrases or irregular length.
1931-2006
J.P. Morgan founded the banking company J.P. Morgan & Co., one of the leading financial firms in the country, in 1871.
1837-1913
English physicist and mathematician Sir Isaac Newton, most famous for his law of gravitation, was instrumental in the scientific revolution of the 17th century.
1643-1727
American track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. His long jump world record stood for 25 years.
1913-1980
1920-2005
1888-1931
Known as the "Queen of Tejano Music," Selena was a beloved Latin recording artist who was killed by the president of her fan club.
1971-1995