Neil Armstrong
Astronaut, military pilot, and educator, Neil Armstrong made history on July 20, 1969, by becoming the first man to walk on the moon.
Paul Allen
Entrepreneur and investor Paul Allen was best known for being cofounder of Microsoft with Bill Gates.
Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex, married Prince Harry in 2018 at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren is a Democrat from Massachusetts who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012. She previously worked as Assistant to the President and Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Bill Gates
Entrepreneur Bill Gates founded the world's largest software business, Microsoft, with Paul Allen, and subsequently became one of the richest men in the world.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress who headlined the films 'Halloween,' 'A Fish Called Wanda' and 'True Lies.' She has also starred on television and is the author of several children's books.
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor best known for his film roles in 'The Notebook,’ ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ and 'La La Land.'
Prince Harry
Prince Harry is the second son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Princess Diana. He is known for his military service and charitable work.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande is a sitcom-star-turned-pop music sensation, known for such hit songs as 'Problem,' 'Bang Bang' and 'Dangerous Woman.'
Roseanne Barr
Roseanne Barr is an Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian known for her hit '80s sitcom, 'Roseanne,' which received a reboot in 2018.
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