The African American writer became a leader of the Harlem Renaissance for his novels, plays, prose and, above all, the lyrical realism of his poetry.

By providing insight into the mind of a serial killer, Bundy aided detectives in capturing Gary Ridgway.

When the former slave stood up to speak at an 1851 convention, her speech had no name — but now it’s known by a rallying refrain that she may not have even uttered.

The race to the top of the charts sparked a supposed rivalry between the two divas, with both adamantly squashing the rumors.

The Founding Father and Continental Army commander shared some of his greatest wisdom through his words in letters and speeches.

A last-minute outfit choice to the 2000 Grammy Awards turned out to be this millennium’s most iconic fashion statement.

After suffering a traumatic childhood, the St. Louis native conquered the worlds of theater, television, movies, books and poetry.

By refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus to a white passenger in 1955, the department store seamstress launched a major movement on the road to equality.

When the ‘Golden Girls’ star isn’t on screen, she can be found bonding with animals of every kind — and fighting for their wellness.

After staying up until 4 a.m. to craft a speech he hoped would have the same impact as the Gettysburg Address, MLK Jr. went off-script for his most iconic words.

When the guitarist walked out of the Fab Four, the "Wonderful Tonight" singer was the first choice to take over.

A spontaneous meeting of two powerhouse British musical acts in Switzerland created one of the most iconic songs in music history.

The rock band risked it all by washing their faces clean in a live reveal — only to go back to wearing makeup a decade later.

Not happy with his character after the first table read, Daniels left the role before filming even began.

The quick-witted actress' passion for fun and games launched her groundbreaking 80-year career in television.

The game show hostess is known for her sparkling smile. But underneath her grin, she’s dealt with unthinkable obstacles.

To prepare for portraying the Latin recording artist in the 1997 movie about her life, Lopez studied tapes, met the family — and even slept in Selena’s bed.

Putting all his “new friends” in front of the camera was just one of the ways that the children’s television star showed he cared.

On her coast-to-coast visit of the United States, Queen Elizabeth II’s younger sister made an impression with Hollywood elites and Washington D.C. leaders like Lyndon B. Johnson.

After getting a personal invite to a 1985 White House party, the "Grease" star dazzled the royal on the dance floor.

The minister-turned-host of "Mister Rogers Neighborhood" found dual meaning in the digits that popped up on his scale every morning.

What started off as romantic turned into a decades-long friendship between the singer and her closest companion.

From the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to a Golden Girl, our nation’s veterans have also conquered politics, the arts — and even space travel.

The country singer tragically died five days before his illegitimate daughter, Jett, was born, and it took her more than 20 years to discover his identity.