Christa McAuliffe became the most famous teacher in the U.S. as she prepared to reach for the stars aboard the space shuttle Challenger

Jerry Reed, the musician behind hits such as "Guitar Man," "A Thing Called Love," and "East Bound and Down," was also the actor who brought gruff charm and swag

Valerie Harper was the Emmy-winning actress who starred in TV's "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Rhoda," playing the colorful and spunky Rhoda Morgenstern

Bob Denver was an icon of 1960s television, thanks to his role as hapless sailor Gilligan on the classic sitcom "Gilligan's Island." We remember Denver's life t

James Coburn won an Academy Award for his performance as Glen Whitehouse in "Affliction." We remember Coburn's life today as well as the lives of other notable

Jim Langer, Hall of Fame center for the Miami Dolphins of the 1970s, died Thursday, August 29, 2019, according to multiple news sources. He was 71

Country music star Conway Twitty had an amazing career, with a record-setting 55 No. 1 hit singles over a span of decades

Diana, Princess of Wales, was widely admired, in her native England and abroad

James R. “Jim” Leavelle was a Dallas Police Department homicide detective who was escorting Lee Harvey Oswald when he was shot by Jack Ruby

Baxter Leach was one of the organizers of the Memphis sanitation workers who participated in a 1968 strike that attracted national attention and brought Martin

We remember Michael Jackson's life today as well as the lives of other notable people who were born this day in history

Pedro Bell was the self-taught artist who created some of Funkadelic’s most iconic album covers

Emmett Till's death was a major catalyst for the civil rights movement

Lyndon B. Johnson took over the presidency of the United States at a tragic time, stepping up from the vice presidency when President John F

Laura Branigan's powerful voice was a staple of early 1980s radio

He wrote the bestselling "People's History of the United States." We remember Howard Zinn's life today as well as the lives of other notable people who wer

After an unconventional early upbringing, River Phoenix became a child actor, appearing in a number of movies and television shows before becoming a star at 15

Nick Ashford was one-half of the unstoppable musical duo Ashford & Simpson, the talented writers behind hits "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Ain't Nothing

We remember cartoonist Stéphane Charbonnier, aka Charb, and other notable people born this day in history

We remember legendary comedian Jerry Lewis, whose rubber-faced antics propelled a career in movies, television, and stand-up that spanned eight decades, as

Coco Chanel did no less than change the way the women of the world dress, offering a sporty, casual look that a generation of corseted women was eager to embrac

Singer-songwriter Scott McKenzie captured the gentle, hopeful air of the 1960s youth culture with his hit song "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers in Your H

Son of Hollywood legend Henry, brother of Jane, and father of Bridget Fonda

John Phillips was known otherwise as Papa John, leader of the iconic '60s folkies the Mamas and the Papas

Gene Wilder was a comic acting genius. We remember Wilder's life today as well as the lives of other notable people who died this day in history

Appeared on the Dr. Demento radio show and “The Midnight Special

Influential roots rock guitarist played with Willie Nelson and Shooter Jennings

Paul McCartney said, "If anyone was the Fifth Beatle, it was Brian." We remember his life today as well as the lives of other notable people who died this day i

Leonard Bernstein was one of the most famous figures in classical music of the 20th century, directing the New York Philharmonic and conducting a series of accl

Louis Prima is known for his timeless songs and larger than life personality

Rudolph Valentino, also known as the Latin Lover, was one of Hollywood's earliest sex symbols

The pioneer of Mexican fusion music was known as “The Accordion Rebel

We remember comedian and actress Danitra Vance and other notable people who died this day in history

University of Texas star was drafted first by the Bears in the 2005 draft

Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx and his brothers were comedy superstars, starting out performing in vaudeville shows before starring in classic films like "Duck Sou

Mae West is known best today for her sultry, sexy look and her clever double-entendres

Gerry Murray was a roller derby star in the sport’s early days who returned as a grandmother in her 50s

We remember famous people who died this day, August 30, in history, including silver screen tough guy Charles Bronson

Co-host of “Xtreme 4x4” died attempting to break her own land speed record

Character actress Nancy Kulp was known best for her role on one of the legendary TV sitcoms of the 1960s

After engine and hydraulic failure, he helped guide his DC-10 to a miraculous emergency landing

Fighting cancer at 75, she fell in love with her grandson's fantasy role-playing game

Singer, dancer, and actress Aaliyah was just 14 when she recorded her debut album, "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number," a smash hit that went double platinum and l

David Koch, an industrialist who funded conservative politics, died Friday, August 23, 2019, according to multiple news sources. He was 79

Layne Staley helped create the sound of the 1990s as lead singer for grunge superstars Alice in Chains

Performed at Woodstock and recorded with the Monkees and Tom Waits

Phil Lynott led the Irish rock band Thin Lizzy to stardom in the 1970s on the strength of hits including "The Boys Are Back in Town" and "Jailbreak." We remembe

Won an Oscar for best visual effects for his work on the film

Patrick Swayze was a classically trained dancer, and he danced his way into lots of hearts in "Dirty Dancing." We remember Swayze's life today as well as the li

Pearl Bailey, the Tony and Emmy award-winning actress and singer, starred in projects as diverse as "St