The Amazing Kreskin (1935–2024), 1970s TV mentalist

The Amazing Kreskin was a mentalist who became a TV star of the 1970s with his many appearances on “The Tonight Show” and other talk shows.

Lewis H. Lapham (1935–2024), longtime editor of Harper's Magazine

Lewis H. Lapham was a writer and editor best known for his long tenure as editor of Harper's Magazine, as well as for his own publication, Lapham’s Quarterly.0

Roger Payne (1935–2023), scientist who discovered whale song

Roger Payne was a biologist who discovered whale song and released a popular album featuring his recordings. 

Paula Rego (1935–2022), award-winning artist

Paula Rego was a Portuguese-British artist known for her feminist paintings.

Ronnie Hawkins (1935–2022), rockabilly musician who mentored the Band

Ronnie Hawkins was a legendary rockabilly singer and songwriter who helped launch the careers of the musicians who would form the Band.

Don Maynard (1935–2022), legendary New York Jets receiver

Don Maynard was a Hall of Fame receiver for the New York Jets who was a member of the Jets team that upset the Colts to win Super Bowl III.

Ruth Ann Minner (1935–2021), first woman governor of Delaware

Ruth Ann Minner was the first, and to date only, woman elected governor of Delaware, serving from 2001 to 2009.

Bob Moses (1935–2021), civil rights activist

Bob Moses was a civil rights activist known for his work in the South registering Black voters in the 1960s.

Earl Graves Sr. (1935–2020), founder of Black Enterprise magazine

Earl Graves Sr. was the founder and publisher of Black Enterprise magazine, focusing on Black entrepreneurs and businesses.

Seymour Cassel (1935–2019), recognizable character actor

A favorite of directors John Cassavetes and Wes Anderson.

Eddy Clearwater (1935–2018), Chicago bluesman known as “The Chief”

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago bluesman Eddy Clearwater, lauded for his guitar playing and flamboyant showmanship, has died of heart failure.

Dick Enberg (1935 – 2017), “Oh, my!” was sportscaster’s signature call

Dick Enberg, a Hall of Fame broadcaster known as much for his excited calls of “Oh my!” as the big events he covered during a 60-year career, has died. He was 82.

Forever Elvis

Elvis Presley died 40 years ago, but the King lives on.

Elsa Martinelli (1935 - 2017), Italian actress and model

Italian actress starred in “The Indian Fighter”…

Conrad Burns (1935 - 2016)

Former U.S. Sen. Conrad Burns of Montana died April 28 of natural causes at his home in Billings, Montana, according to multiple news sources. He was 81. The death was announced by Montana Republican Party Executive Director Jeff Essman. The three-term senator won his seat in 1988 in a close election, but he was re-elected in a landslide in 1994, the first Republican U.S. senator to be re-elected in Montana. Burns used his influence on the U.S. Senate's Appropriations Committee to develop energy policies and manage public lands in the country's Western region.

The Greatest Elvis Song of All Time

Sixteen Elvis Presley songs entered the arena. All were hit singles, all beloved by his fans – but only one could win...

Bob Denver, aka Little Buddy

Bob Denver is synonymous with a single name: Gilligan.