National security hawk John Bolton served as President George W. Bush's ambassador to the United Nations from August 2005 to December 2006, and became President Donald Trump's national security adviser on April 9, 2018.

• (1948–)

Michael Phelps shared his personal struggle with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts at a mental health conference. The Olympic swimmer said his first major depression was in 2004, which was around the time he was charged with his first DUI.

• Athlete, Swimmer
  (1985–)

Claire McCardell was an award-winning 20th century American fashion designer, who created American sportswear. Some of her most famous looks include the Monastic and Popover Dress.

• Fashion Designer
  (1905–1958)

Irene Morgan was a civil rights activist who, a decade prior to Rosa Parks' landmark case, won her own U.S. Supreme Court Case in 'Irene Morgan v. Commonwealth of Virginia,' which declared interstate transport racial segregation to be unconstitutional.

• Civil Rights Activist
  (1917–2007)

Harriet Tubman escaped slavery to become a leading abolitionist. She led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.

• Civil Rights Activist
  (c. 1820–1913)

Toni Braxton has confirmed she and Birdman are engaged. The singer, who is about to drop her first solo album in eight years, announced to her sisters that she is engaged to the rapper in a teaser for her TV show, 'Braxton Family Values.'

• Theater Actress, Television Actress, Singer
  (1967–)

Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor for 8 hours, reading personal ‘dreamer’ stories and citing the Bible, to force Republicans into action on immigration. The speech was intended to oppose a 2-year budget deal that fails to address immigration, which the House must pass Thursday to avoid a government shut-down.

• U.S. Representative
  (1940–)

On April 14, 1865, actor John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln while he was watching the play 'Our American Cousin' at Ford Theater in Washington, D.C.

• Theater Actor, Murderer
  (1838–1865)

For three decades, Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland has served in the U.S. Congress and been a strong supporter of women's issues.

• U.S. Representative
  (1936–)

Jada Pinkett Smith is an American actress who has appeared in the TV show 'A Different World' and the films 'The Nutty Professor' and 'Girls Trip." She is married to actor Will Smith and is the mother of Jaden and Willow Smith.

• Television Actress, Film Actress
  (1971–)

Francis Scott Key was an attorney and poet who wrote the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner," the U.S. national anthem.

• Lawyer, Poet
  (1779–1843)

Baseball icon Babe Ruth set numerous records as a pitcher and slugging outfielder. He was among the first five players inducted into the sport's Hall of Fame.

• Famous Baseball Players
  (1895–1948)

Famed 19th-century author and orator Frederick Douglass was an eminent human rights leader in the anti-slavery movement and the first African-American citizen to hold a high U.S. government rank.

• Journalist, Civil Rights Activist, Author, Government Official
  (c. 1818–1895)

Spiro Agnew was twice elected U.S. vice president under Richard Nixon, but resigned from his second term after being charged with bribery, conspiracy and tax fraud.

• U.S. Vice President, Governor
  (1918–1996)

Thurgood Marshall was instrumental in ending legal segregation and became the first African-American justice of the Supreme Court.

• Supreme Court Justice, Judge, Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer
  (1908–1993)

Musician Frank Zappa made more than 60 albums during his career. Flouting convention and fusing musical genres, Zappa's music was often politically charged and intentionally shocking.

• Music Producer, Director, Songwriter, Guitarist
  (1940–1993)

American swimmer Katie Ledecky won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics before shattering numerous world records. She continued her winning streak at the 2016 Summer Olympics, earning four gold medals and one silver medal.

• Swimmer
  (1997–)

One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Pete Sampras established records with his 14 Grand Slam championships and seven Wimbledon titles.

• Tennis Player
  (1971–)

Escaped slave and minister Josiah Henson became involved in the Underground Railroad, leading slaves to freedom and developing his own Afro-Canadian community.

• Minister, Activist
  (1789–1883)

Matthew Henson was an African American explorer best known as the co-discoverer of the North Pole with Robert Edwin Peary in 1909.

• Explorer
  (1866–1955)

American radio personality Ira Glass is the creator, host and executive producer of the award-winning public radio show 'This American Life.'

• Radio Personality
  (1959–)

Mo'Nique is an actress and stand-up comedian who won an Academy Award for her role in 'Precious.'

• Actress
  (1967–)

Lewis Black is known as the comedic king of the rant, skewering anything he sees—usually of the political variety.

• Comedian, Writer, Actor
  (1948–)

Spike Jonze has directed several popular music videos and feature films, earning an Academy Award nomination for 'Being John Malkovich' and an Oscar win for 'Her.'

• Television Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Film Actor
  (1969–)