Maura Tierney is an American actress best known for her television roles as Dr. Abby Lockhart in 'ER' and Helen Solloway in 'The Affair.'

Chris Evans is an American actor best known for playing comic book superhero Captain America on the big screen.

Joe Gargan, a lawyer and cousin of Senator Ted Kennedy, was prominently involved in the infamous Chappaquiddick incident of 1969.

Edward Norton’s production company is being sued for $7 million by residents of a building destroyed in a fire that killed a firefighter. They claim that Norton’s company, Class 5 Films, which was filming ‘Motherless Brooklyn,’ knew the fire broke out but didn’t warn residents.

Amy Poehler is an actress and comedian famous for her work on 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Parks and Recreation.'

Gymnast Aly Raisman accepted the ESPYs' Arthur Ashe Courage Award on behalf of the numerous victims of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse. "To all the survivors out there, don't let anyone rewrite your story," she said. "Your truth does matter, you matter and you are not alone."

Google has whipped up one of its Doodles in honor of George Peabody, the "father of modern philanthropy" who was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal for his efforts on this day in 1867.

Rachel Morrison is a cinematographer whose known for her work in films like 'Fruitvale' and 'Black Panther.' Her work on the Netflix original film 'Mudbound,' earned her an Oscar nomination in 2018.

Frances Perkins was the first female to serve in the U.S. presidential cabinet. As secretary of labor, she helped with the New Deal and Social Security.

Emily Dickinson was a reclusive American poet. Unrecognized in her own time, Dickinson is known posthumously for her innovative use of form and syntax.

Susan B. Anthony was a suffragist, abolitionist, author and speaker who was the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association.

Margaret Fuller is best known for feminist writing and literary criticism in 19th century America.

Clara Barton was an educator, nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.

The ‘New York Times’ published a piece on Uma Thurman accusing not only Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault but claiming her ‘Kill Bill’ director Quentin Tarantino forced her to do a car stunt that resulted in injuries, spat in her face and strangled her with a chain.

Actor Casey Affleck has appeared in films including 'Good Will Hunting,' 'Gone Baby Gone' and 'Ocean's Eleven.' In 2017, he received an Academy Award for his role in 'Manchester By the Sea.'

Crispus Attucks was an African-American man killed during the Boston Massacre and thus believed to be the first casualty of the American Revolution.

Matt Damon is an award-winning Hollywood actor, having earned a screenwriting Oscar for his work on 'Good Will Hunting.' He's also known for the Jason Bourne films as well as 'The Talented Mr. Ripley,' 'Behind the Candelabra' and 'The Martian.'

Mark Wahlberg got his start headlining the musical group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, and later became a Hollywood A-lister through starring roles in films like 'Boogie Nights,' 'The Departed' and 'The Fighter.'

Michelle Phan is a beauty pioneer and vlogger, considered to be one of YouTube's biggest success stories. Her beauty company, Ipsy, is valued at $500 million.

Michael Bloomberg will write a $4.5 million check to cover the 2018 U.S. financial commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement after President Trump pulled out last year. The former NYC mayor and billionaire said he hopes Trump will have changed his mind by next year.

Actor Steve Carell has earned acclaim for his comedic work on TV series such as ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart’ and ‘The Office,’ and in films like ‘The 40 Year-Old Virgin’ and ‘Foxcatcher.’

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.

Trump allowed the immediate release of 2,800 records by the National Archives. However thousands of other papers on JFK’s untimely death were withheld for “national security, law enforcement, and foreign affairs concerns.”

John Hancock was an 18th century U.S. merchant who was president of the Continental Congress and the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.