Bella Abzug was a leading liberal activist and politician in the 1960s and 1970s, especially known for her work for women’s rights.
Hoagy Carmichael was an American songwriter who wrote the standards "Rockin' Chair," "Lazy River," "Stardust" and "Georgia on my Mind."
Hawley Crippen became the first criminal to be caught with the aid of wireless communication when police arrested him in 1910 for murdering his wife.
Eadweard Muybridge's photography of moving animals captured movement in a way that had never been done before. His work was used by both scientists and artists.
Henry Ossian Flipper was the first African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point. As second lieutenant with the 10th Cavalry, he was framed for embezzlement.
Originally a troubled youngster who served time in San Quentin prison, Merle Haggard grew to become a country music legend.
Painter Simmie Knox is the first African-American artist to create an official U.S. presidential portrait. He debuted his portrait of President Bill Clinton in 2004.
Russian painter, typographer and designer El Lissitzky was a major contributor to the modern Constructivist movement.
Scottish explorer Mungo Park (1771–1806) wrote Travels in the Interior Districts of Africa about his expeditions to find the source of the Niger River.
Ving Rhames is an actor known for roles in such films as Pulp Fiction and the Mission: Impossible franchise.
Ségolène Royal is a French politician who has run for president and worked as a prominent leader of the Socialist Party.
Picabo Street won gold in the Super G women's skiing event at the 1998 Olympics.