Born August 27

Shelton was a celebrated indie filmmaker who also directed episodes of TV shows including “Mad Men” and “Little Fires Everywhere.”

College star played in the NBA and BIG3 league.

South African Air Force member Mandla Maseko was poised to become the first black African in space.

The “Captain” of the 1970s hit-making soft rock duo

His courageous coverage of the civil rights movement brought it national attention.

Alice Coltrane was a multi-talented jazz musician, bandleader, and composer. And if the last name sounds familiar, it’s no coincidence.

His novels included “The Stepford Wives” and “The Boys from Brazil.”