As the first Black American woman to run for U.S. president through a major party, the seven-term Congresswoman shook up the 1972 campaign.

The vice president-elect, primarily raised by her Indian mother, was taught to embrace her diverse heritage, creating values that paved the way for the boundary-breaking politician.

The civil rights leaders had great respect and admiration for each other, but they clashed on some of their core beliefs.

The 1961 Kennedy soiree, filled with Hollywood elite like Frank Sinatra, mirrored the racial tensions that plagued the nation.

Instead of throwing a big party to celebrate Muhammad Ali's 1964 win over Sonny Lison, Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown quietly met to celebrate the victory.

Born premature and plagued with illnesses throughout her childhood, the groundbreaking athlete went on to defy all the odds and bring home three Olympic golds.

Tragedy brought the widows of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X together, with the friendship cemented by their own sense of activism.

From the origins of her name to her friendship with Beau Biden, here are some interesting facts about the vice president-elect.

From a conquering a childhood stutter to his favorite movie, here are some interesting facts about the 46th president-elect.

The "Mother of Blues" takes center stage in August Wilson's tale about the African American experience in 1927.

While the movie is often praised as one of the greatest of all time, behind the scenes, controversy surrounded the film, including who wrote the script.

"Uncle Dickie" provided indispensable wisdom in matters of state and romance to the impressionable young heir to the British throne.

Known for her indulgences, the royal battled various health issues throughout her life.

The royal shocked audiences in 1985 by appearing on stage with ballet dancer Wayne Sleep in a routine choreographed to Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl.”

Looking to win the attention of actress Jodie Foster, on March 30, 1981, John Hinckley Jr. took aim at the newly-elected commander in chief.

The president and first lady's romance endured Hollywood, politics and personal tragedies.

A romance between the women is depicted in the movie "Ammonite," but historians believe they were simply close friends

The lone daughter of Queen Elizabeth II broke the royal mold by becoming a European champion and an Olympian.

The royals' marriage and subsequent divorce were plagued with jealousy, cheating, tabloids and tragedy.

The future king always knew he had to find a wife, but his search for a suitable partner took years.

While the queen welcomed her future daughter-in-law with open arms, their relationship quickly soured, thanks, in part, to Diana's crumbling marriage to Prince Charles.

The two trailblazing women met weekly for 11 years during the prime minister’s three terms, but the rumored tension may have also been filled with mutual respect.

Without any premeditated intention, a 33-year-old managed to find his way into Queen Elizabeth II’s bedroom while she was sleeping.

The royal made some of her most famous journeys via the speedy jet.