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Margaret Thatcher, born Margaret Hilda Roberts on 13 October 1925 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, remains one of Britain’s most significant…

James Earl Jones was one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. Known for his rich, resonant voice and…

Richard Pryor, one of the most groundbreaking and influential comedians of all time, was born on 1 December 1940 in…

Shirley Temple, the cherubic child star whose dimples and curls became iconic, remains one of the most enduring figures in…

Patrick Swayze, a beloved figure in Hollywood, was born on 18 August 1952 in Houston, Texas. Known for his versatile…

Sending a twangy birthday shout-out to the legendary Waylon Jennings! Born on June 15th, 1937, this Texan singer-songwriter wasn’t just…

Today marks the birthday of American politician and diplomat George Herbert Walker Bush, who was born on June 12th, 1924.…

Joan Rivers, born Joan Alexandra Molinsky on June 8th, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, was a comedic force who broke…

Charlton Heston, born John Charles Carter on the 4th of October, 1923, in Evanston, Illinois, was a titan of American…

Henry Alfred Kissinger, a German-born American diplomat and political scientist, was pivotal in shaping US foreign policy during the Cold…

Anne Celeste Heche, a versatile American actress who found success on stage and screen, was born on May 25th, 1969,…

Dennis Lee Hopper, a prolific American actor, director, and artist, was born in Dodge City, Kansas on May 17, 1936.…

Katharine Hepburn, a legendary actress who defied Hollywood convention, was born Katharine Houghton Hepburn on May 12, 1907, in Hartford,…

Stock car racing legend Dale Earnhardt, often referred to as “The Intimidator,” roared onto the scene on April 29, 1951,…

Sir Terence David John Pratchett, a titan of fantasy literature and master of witty satire, was born on April 28,…

Paula Yates, a captivating British television presenter and writer, was born on April 24, 1959, in Colwyn Bay, Wales. Though…