Jim Croce was an American folk singer and songwriter. He released five studio albums between 1966 and 1973, before his untimely death in 1973.

• Singer, Guitarist
  (1943–1973)

Jacob Grimm was a 19th century German scholar who, along with brother Wilhelm, published Grimms' Fairy Tales, a collection famous for its children's stories.

• Author
  (1785–1863)

Brian Clough was a British professional soccer player and later coach, best know for his work with Derby County and Nottingham Forest.

• Soccer Player, Coach
  (1935–2004)

Simon Wiesenthal was a survivor of the Holocaust who worked as an author and Nazi hunter, wishing to ensure that what befell his community would be remembered.

• Activist
  (1908–2005)

Corruption-fighting politician Fiorello La Guardia was New York City's mayor from 1934 to 1945. He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

• Mayor, U.S. Representative
  (1882–1947)

Jazz musician Ben Webster played tenor saxophone with jazz greats like Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington and Art Tatum.

• Saxophonist
  (1909–1973)