Born October 1939

England was the first on-air meteorologist to use Doppler radar for early tornado warnings.

Bey was known for his four-octave vocal range and mastery of differing singing styles.

Roberts was also a two-time Tony Award-nominated stage star.

The green-face symbol for poison is arguably one of the first emojis.

She had a memorable encounter with Birmingham’s Bull Connor.

She also starred in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “Magnolia.”

The 1968 hit song is now a staple of tht time period.

He played with Miles Davis and Ornette Coleman.

Elvis Presley and Charley Pride recorded his songs.

She was beloved for starring in dozens of telenovelas and movies.