Died October 19

His curveball helped the New York Yankees make it to the 1981 World Series.

With his death, only two Navajo Code Talkers remain.

Mothershed Wair faced violent threats and protests just to attend high school.

Peterson was a lefty known for his control on the mound.

He got his name from spinning beats using obscure 45 RPM vinyl records.

His father was born into slavery in 1862 or 1863.

Osborn was a student at Harvard Law School when he wrote the best-seller.

She was the older sister of singers Carly Simon and Lucy Simon.

He led the Chicago Cardinals to victory in the 1947 NFL Championship.

He provided voices for movies including “Aladdin,” Spirited Away,” and “Monsters Inc.”