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Singer-songwriter Buck Owens scored 21 No
Singer-songwriter Buck Owens scored 21 No
Alex Haley was known best for the one novel he completed: "Roots: The Saga of an American Family." We remember Haley's life today as well as the lives of other
Pakistan’s Mother Theresa aided fight against leprosy
Lauren Bacall was one of the great stars of film noir, a talented beauty with an unforgettably sultry voice
Robin Williams was one of the most popular funnymen of the past 40 years
Jimmy Dean may be the only person in the Country Music Hall of Fame who also appeared in a James Bond film and made a fortune selling sausage
Yisrael Kristal, the world’s oldest man and a Holocaust survivor, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Israel, according to BBC News. He was 113
2017's celebrity death statistics so far are a real surprise after 2016
Isaac Hayes' soulful, funk-infused music won him an Oscar for the theme from "Shaft," making him the third African-American to win an Academy Award
Whitney Houston spent her childhood singing in church and nightclubs with her mother
Broadway legend won a Tony for her role in “The Music Man
Star of TV Western series “Bronco”…
Legendary Phillies catcher won 1997 World Series with the Marlins
Lucille Ball won America's hearts as one of the funniest figures of the 20th century
She was born Norma Jeane Mortenson but is known better to the world as Marilyn Monroe, an icon of beauty, glamor, talent, and tragedy
Lee Hazlewood was a singer-songwriter, but some of his best-loved work was done behind the scenes of the music biz
Arthur Lee was the leader of the 1960s and '70s band Love, a hard-to-pin-down group that incorporated elements of folk rock, psychedelia, garage rock, and R&
Legendary head coach led Fighting Irish to 2 national football titles
Jazz guitarist played with Stan Getz, Steps Ahead, and Fourplay
Jerry Garcia led the counterculture of the 1960s in a musical movement that included peace, love, and lots of extended musical interludes
Actor, playwright won 1979 drama Pulitzer Prize for “Buried Child
Richard Griffiths was an award-winning star of stage and screen, big and small, but many Americans know him best for one iconic role
Claudette Colbert took home an Oscar for her work on "It Happened One Night" and built a reputation as Hollywood's go-to leading lady for screwball comedies
Bernie Mac made us laugh, whether he was performing stand-up comedy, starring in his own sitcom, or making memorable appearances in movies
Esther Williams made a splash as a competitive swimmer, one who was on track for Olympic glory
Japanese actor played legendary monster Godzilla in the original and 11 sequels
Carl Switzer will forever be remembered as Alfalfa in the "Little Rascals" movie serials
Rick James mixed R&B and funk music with the new sounds he was hearing – new wave and punk – to create what he called "punk funk." We remember James' life t
Steppenwolf keyboardist played on “Born To Be Wild,” “Magic Carpet Ride
English actor played minister of magic in 4 “Harry Potter” films
Legendary editor of Julia Child’s cookbooks
Carroll O'Connor helped to redefine television comedy in the 1970s as Archie Bunker, using the medium to tackle issues of race relations, women's rights, a
Award-winning actress had film, TV, theater credits
Corazon Aquino went from self-described "plain housewife" to president of the Philippines in 1986, swept into office by the People Power Revolution
Slugger was a 3-time MLB All-Star
Canadian wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper had some memorable matches with rivals such as Hulk Hogan
Peter Jennings, one of America's most trusted voices in news, was a Canadian high school dropout
Glen Campbell, the "Rhinestone Cowboy" country singer who charted 80 hit songs in a career that lasted more than half a century, died Tuesday, Aug
Karen Black appeared in almost 200 films – including "Easy Rider" and "The Great Gatsby" – in a career that lasted more than 50 years
Former MLB outfielder helped Twins win Series, managed Rockies, Cubs
Peter Jennings, one of America's most trusted voices in news, anchored ABC's "World News Tonight" for more than 20 years – but before that, he was&nbs;
Neil Armstrong may be the most famous astronaut in American history thanks to his historic first steps on the moon
Louis Armstrong was one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century, famed for his trumpet playing, gravelly voice, and seemingly ever-present big smil
We remember singer-songwriter Syreeta Wright and other notable people who were born this day in history
Costco chairman co-founded the warehouse retailer
Shari Lewis enchanted children for decades with her puppet friend Lamb Chop
We take a look back at successful writing partners who were also romantic partners
Former zoo director spearheaded conservation efforts
Acclaimed French actress starred in “Jules and Jim
nbsp;We remember Charleston pastor Rev. Clementa Pinckney and other notable people born this day in history