Born August 24

She won the Booker Prize for “Possession” and was shortlisted for “The Children’s Book.”

He developed “modern portfolio theory.”

He was known as the “father of modern bass fishing.”

His SBTV YouTube channel helped launch the careers of Ed Sheeran and Stormzy.

He lost his legs and one arm while fighting in the Vietnam War.

Dodson taught women about their bodies and encouraged them to seek their own pleasure.

She was the owner of the popular Manhattan restaurant B. Smith and a well-known designer.

WWE Hall of Fame wrestler taught “The Rock” how to wrestle.

Gary Burrell was one of the founders of Garmin, which brought GPS technology to the general public.

British actor played R2-D2 in “Star Wars”…