We remember actor John Carradine and other notable people born this day in history

Barbara McNair possessed many talents including singer, actress and television personality

We remember Philip Seymour Hoffman and other notable people who died this day in history

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was known as the Giggling Guru, a genial spiritual leader who gathered famous followers around himself as he laughed his way through

We remember Norman Rockwell and other notable people born this day in history

We remember Farrah Fawcett and other notable people born this day in history

We remember civil rights icon Rosa Parks and other notable people born this day in history

On Feb. 2, 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P

Don Cornelius taught America how to dance every week on the nationally syndicated hit "Soul Train."  We remember his life today as well as the lives of oth

We remember Rick James and other notable people born this day in history

Molly Ivins was known for her rapier wit as she wrote political commentary

Coretta Scott King was the widow of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but she was also so much more

Jackson Pollock was one of the best-known painters of the 20th century, and perhaps one of the most controversial as well

One brave stand for justice gave many Americans courage

Paul Newman was a legend of the silver screen and beyond

Etta James provided the soundtrack for decades of wedding receptions and anniversary parties when she recorded her definitive version of the tender love song "A

From prankster to first in his class, here are 20 things to know about U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall

Ernie Kovacs was more than just a funnyman; he also was a television innovator and an influence on decades of comedians and TV shows

Sam Cooke was the King of Soul, a pioneer of the genre who inspired many greats who came after him

Decades after her death, Audrey Hepburn remains an icon of unparalleled style, beauty, and talent

Janis Joplin's big voice catapulted her to stardom in the 1960s with electrifying songs including "Piece of My Heart," "Me and Bobby McGee," and "Ball 'n

Cary Grant was one of the greatest movie stars of all time, a giant of Hollywood's golden age

Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay) was arguably the greatest boxer in history

American history is full of black inventors and innovators whose contributions are as important as those made by household names such as Thomas Edison

Gia Carangi was a supermodel during the late 1970s and early '80s

Christa McAuliffe became the most famous teacher in the United States as she prepared to reach for the stars aboard the space shuttle Challenger

Donna Reed would certainly be a member of the unofficial Television Sitcom Mom Hall of Fame

José Ferrer was a Puerto Rican actor and director of film and theater

The camera loved Ava Gardner. When she had her first screen test, she had no idea how to act, and her southern drawl made her incomprehensible to the director

John Belushi was one of the legends of comedy, thanks to his seemingly never-ending energy and imagination

Johnny Carson started entertaining audiences at 14 with magic tricks as the Great Carsoni

Singer and actress Peggy Lee is remembered best for her cover version of Little Willie John's song "Fever." We remember Lee's life today as well as the lives of

Comedian and actor George Burns lived a showbiz life

Johnny Carson was the King of Late Night. We pay tribute to the man who kept America laughing for nearly 30 years

What will be Barack Obama's greatest legacy? Here are a few highlights from his predecessors

Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color line when the Brooklyn Dodgers started him at first base April 15, 1947

Dick Martin was one-half of Rowan and Martin, the comedy duo that socked it to America with "Laugh-In." We remember Martin's life today as well as the lives of

Freddie Prinze was only 22 when he died, but he made his mark and then some, with a successful stand-up career and a hit sitcom

On the anniversary of his death, we are celebrating Arthur Ashe with a timeline of his athletic triumphs

Andre the Giant was a professional wrestler who stood 7 feet 4 inches tall and weighed in at around 500 pounds

A video tribute to some of the brilliant lives that survived Nazi brutality

Kay Yow was the head coach of the North Carolina State women's basketball team from 1975 until she died of breast cancer in 2009. We remember her life toda

Heath Ledger began his acting career with guest spots on Australian soaps, but he transitioned quickly to the big screen and to some of the biggest films o

British comedian and actor Benny Hill delighted television audiences on "The Benny Hill Show" for 36 years

Hedy Lamarr is remembered best as a Hollywood star, but did you know she is also a member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame

Glenn Frey will long be remembered as a member of the legendary rock band the Eagles. Frey formed the band in 1970 with Don Henley

Actor Richard Crenna had a long career in the movies and on television