The monarch reached many milestones in life before his ascension to the throne at age 73.

Juggling numerous royal duties and responsibilities, the Queen still made time for family and hobbies.

After two decades of stalled efforts, the author found his memorable opening and the proper literary voice to deliver the transcendent work based on the Colombian town of his childhood.

The American-born French entertainer and civil rights activist was unabashed by conservative mores of the time and became an international symbol of Black culture.

A mutual attraction ignited during an early career production survived stardom, parenthood, alleged infidelity and tragedy for more than 50 years of marriage.

The baseball great exhibited an optimistic outlook as he sought to beat back the illness that robbed him of his livelihood and threatened his life.

The music and film superstar shook off a cold reception early in his career to become one of the desert city’s most enduring attractions.

The shy singer-guitarist was bullied and often treated as an outcast by peers in rural Mississippi and Memphis.

The rock 'n' roll icon saw acting as the natural next step to his musical career, but soon became disillusioned with the repetitive cookie-cutter roles.

These men and women—from the 19th century to the digital age—knew the best tricks for turning misguided trust into personal gain.

Here’s a look at pioneering queer women in comedy, from Moms Mabley to Lily Tomlin.

Find out what the cast of the hit series has been up to since their days of staking vampires.

Through their unforgettable art and innovations in film, these auteurs stand among the most influential big-screen talents in movie history.

The former first lady spoke publicly about her struggles with prescription pills and alcohol, and founded a rehab center to help others.

The writer used her poetry to fight for justice across racial, social and sexual barriers.

The Harlem-raised trailblazer learned to control her emotions and ride out the hostilities to become one of the sport’s transcendent champions.

The New Yorker used her poetic way with words to amplify injustice in race, gender, sexuality and classism.

The two revolutionary LGBTQ+ activists developed a friendship while fighting for transgender rights in the 1960s and '70s.

As one of the leaders of the Stonewall Inn resistance, the Black transgender woman was an early activist for LGBTQ+ rights in New York City.

The largely forgotten bicycle racing champion took center stage at a time when the sport was all the rage in a still-segregated nation.

The trailblazing Black lawyer uncovered the evidence that tied the Mafia boss to a prostitution operation and led to his conviction.

As a child, the famed director and actor witnessed the riots that started the 30-year period of sectarian violence.

The legendary husband-and-wife team used ‘I Love Lucy’ to break new ground in the business and launch a production empire.

Discover what the stars of the 1990 holiday movie have been up to since the hit film smashed box offices records.