Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the United States (1977-81) and was later awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

Shirley Chisholm became the first African-American congresswoman in 1968. Four years later, she became the first major-party black candidate to make a bid for the U.S. presidency.

James Baldwin was an essayist, playwright, novelist and voice of the American Civil Rights movement known for works including 'Notes of a Native Son,' 'Nobody Knows My Name" and 'The Fire Next Time.'

George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States and served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He was also the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd President.

Following days of suspense, Zimbabwe elected its new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa. He replaces Robert Mugabe after serving as his right-hand man for decades and ousting the authoritarian leader last year. Mnangagwa's opponent has alleged widespread electoral fraud.

Lauren Bacall is an Academy Award-nominated actress known for roles in films like The Big Sleep, How to Marry a Millionaire, The Fan and The Mirror Has Two Faces.

Known for her fashion design and tumultuous personal life, actress, writer and artist Gloria Vanderbilt became an iconic figure in American popular culture during the 20th century.

Don Knotts was a comedic actor of film and television known for his roles on TV's The Andy Griffith Show and Three's Company.

Legendary screen presence Marlon Brando performed for more than 50 years and is famous for such films as A Streetcar Named Desire and The Godfather.

Ed Koch was an outspoken attorney, author and media commentator who was the mayor of New York City from 1977 to 1989.

Truman Capote was a trailblazing writer of Southern descent known for the works Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood, among others.

William Marshall was an actor best known for his lead role in the legendary blaxploitation film 'Blacula.'

Award-winning American actress Geraldine Page was well respected for her dedication to her roles on stage and screen, with film projects that included 'Hondo,' 'Interiors' and 'The Trip to Bountiful.'

Cicely Tyson is an award-winning film, television and stage actress. She is notable for her roles in 'The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,' 'The Help' and Broadway's 'The Trip to Bountiful,' among others.

Patricia Roberts Harris was the first African-American woman to hold a Cabinet position, serve as U.S. ambassador and head a law school.

William Rehnquist was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Richard Nixon in 1971. He was elevated to the post of chief justice by President Ronald Reagan in 1986. He remained chief justice until his death in 2005.

Nipsey Russell was best known for his comic rhymes and his appearances on TV game shows.

Actor Jack Weston was a regular as a character actor in a variety of 1950s television shows and enjoyed constant film work in the 1960s and 1970s.

Nicknamed "the Black Dahlia," Elizabeth Short was brutally murdered in Los Angeles in 1947, her body cut in half and severely mutilated. The Black Dahlia's killer was never found, making her murder one of the oldest cold case files in L.A. to date, and the city's most famous.

A leading 20th century philosopher, Jean-Francois Lyotard was noted for his analysis of postmodernity and its impact on humankind.

Earl Scruggs is a bluegrass musician who pioneered the Scruggs Style, a method of banjo playing.

Billy Barty is best known for his long acting career, even as he fought for the rights of little people.