Radar scans of Tutankhamun's tomb prove there are no hidden chambers or passages, as was once believed by archaeologists. An investigation began three years ago to find out if Queen Nefertiti might be hidden behind Tut's 3,300-year-old burial chamber.

• King
  (c. 1341 BCE–c. 1323 BCE)

King James IV unified Scotland under his rule, provided laws, advanced culture and learning and positioned the country as a major player in European politics.

• King
  (1473–1513)

Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist, who led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968.

• Minister, Civil Rights Activist
  (1929–1968)

Stephen King is a 'New York Times'-bestselling novelist who made his name in the horror and fantasy genres with books like 'Carrie,' 'The Shining' and 'IT.' Much of his work has been adapted for film and TV.

• Author
  (1947–)

Rufus King was an American diplomat, politician and framer of the U.S. Constitution.

• U.S. Representative, Diplomat, Lawyer
  (1755–1827)

Alan King was a Jewish-American stand-up comedian who honed his skills in vaudeville, and went on to perform a number of memorable film and television roles.

• Comedian, Television Actor, Film Actor, Writer, Television Personality
  (1927–2004)

Nat King Cole became the first African-American performer to host a variety TV series in 1956. He's best known for his soft baritone voice and for singles like "The Christmas Song," "Mona Lisa" and "Nature Boy."

• Singer, Television Personality, Television Actor, Film Actor, Pianist
  (1919–1965)

When a mostly white jury acquitted the police officers who were caught on video beating Rodney King, it set off the L.A. riots of 1992.

• (1965–2012)