Born July 1937

Her prolific career also included movie roles in “Gremlins” and “Mrs. Doubtfire.”

She was the first woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee.

Robinson instilled the importance of education in her two children.

His other hits included I Wake Up Crying and Beg Me.

He wrote the Buddy Holly hit “Rave On.”

Beatty was Oscar-nominated for his performance in “Network.”

His nine interceptions in 1963 led the team to the NFL Championship title

Designed classic concert posters for The Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane.

Former star running back for the Oakland Raiders.

Hunter S. Thompson is best known for having written Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, but there’s much more to remember about this complicated man.