Born December 1933

Crutzen named the Anthropocene era and warned of nuclear winter.

Saskamoose was one of the first indigenous players in the NHL.

O’Brien was a leading suspect in Hoffa’s disappearance, but conclusive evidence was never found.

He played the giant character ever since the show’s 1969 premiere — and also played Oscar the Grouch.

Tim Conway was one of the stars of “The Carol Burnett Show,” delighting audiences of the 1960s and ’70s with hilarious characters including Mr. Tudball and The Oldest Man.

The Louisiana-born blues musician was well-known for his version of the Robert Johnson song “Sweet Home Chicago.”

Lou Rawls had “the classiest singing and silkiest chops in the singing game,” Frank Sinatra once said. That velvety voice sounds good all year long, but never quite as wonderful …

Today we’re celebrating Flip Wilson’s life with a few of our favorite moments from his hit show.