Cammie King Conlon and Gone With The Wind

Cammie King Conlon was just 5 years old when she made her big screen debut in "Gone With the Wind."

John Heisman: 20 Facts

College football wouldn't be what it is today without pioneering coach John W. Heisman.

The Many Hats of Roald Dahl

Children's author, writer of spooky adult fiction, TV host, ace fighter pilot and inventor Roald Dahl died 20 years ago today. Here are 20 facts about his life and work.

10 Things About Basketball Inventor James Naismith

James Naismith died Nov. 28, 1939. Here are ten things you may not know about the inventor of basketball.

Bobby Fischer: 43 Facts

Chess master Bobby Fischer was born today in 1943. Here are 43 facts you might not know about him and the “Match of the Century” that made him famous.

The Ray Milland 25

Ray Milland died 25 years ago on this day. Here are 25 facts about the actor best known for his role in "The Lost Weekend."

The Real Maria von Trapp

On the 24th anniversary of her death, here are 24 facts – some familiar, some a bit surprising – about Maria von Trapp.

Jayne Mansfield: 33 Facts

Born April 19, 1933, Jayne Mansfield enjoyed success as a model, actress and singer before her untimely death. Here are 33 things you might not know about the celebrated sex symbol.

Coretta Scott King: 20 Facts

Coretta Scott King is remembered as the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a role she cherished. But she was much more than just a wife and widow.

Peter Benchley: Just When You Thought it Was Safe...

Later this month at the Cannes Film Festival, Steven Spielberg will present a restored version of his classic creature-feature, Jaws... and once again, it won't be safe to go back in the water.

Les Paul: Sound of a Century

Les Paul played a big part in shaping the sound of the 20th century –as a guitarist, inventor, and innovator.

Woody Guthrie: From Sea to Shining Sea

Here are 10 things you may (or may not) know about the Dust Bowl Troubadour, plus a few of our favorite Woody Guthrie songs.

The Bewitching Elizabeth Montgomery

Elizabeth Montgomery enchanted a generation as friendly witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched.

Roland Garros: More Than a Stadium

Anyone who follows tennis knows the name Roland Garros – it's the stadium that hosts the French Open each year. But who was the real Roland Garros?

The Burt Lancaster Centennial

From handsome tough guy to great filmmaker: 10 facts about Hollywood movie star Burt Lancaster.

JFK: 20 Things to Know About John F. Kennedy

How much do you know about John F. Kennedy's early life and his personal time away from the Oval Office? Learn more with a few of our favorite facts about JFK.

Jim Henson, Muppet Man

Here are 20 things you might not know about the puppet master who created the Muppets.

The Memorable Wallis Simpson

In 1936 the king of England abdicated his throne for "the woman I love." That woman was Wallis Simpson.

On the 25th Anniversary of Jerry Garcia's Passing

Grateful Dead guitarist and lead singer Jerry Garcia died 25 years ago this month, on .

10 Facts About Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut wrote great characters – and he was a bit of a character himself.On the anniversary of his death, we present 10 facts you may not have known about the literary giant.

Robert Shaw as Jaws' Quint: 8 Facts

For people who love the classic thriller Jaws as much as I do, it’s not just about the shark (although the shark is awesome). One of the greatest things about Jaws is the absolutely spot-on acting, especially by the film’s trio of leading men: as Police Chief Brody, Richard Dreyfuss as oceanographer Hooper and Robert Shaw as shark hunter Quint . The three play fantastically together and alone, each perfectly capturing his character’s essence: Brody’s worry and paranoia, Hooper’s cocky naiveté, Quint’s unhinged obsession.

Golda Meir: 10 Facts

Golda Meir was the first female prime minister of Israel, and only the third woman anywhere in the world to hold that office.

20 Facts About Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa is a household name, but who was this “Blessed” woman? Here are 20 facts about her life and work.

Five Facts About Nikola Tesla

How much do you know about the man who invented the 20th century?

40 Facts About Agatha Christie

Mystery writer Agatha Christie died 40 years ago this week. Here are some facts you may not know about the best-selling novelist of all time.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Betty Grable

There was a time when Betty Grable was the hottest thing going in Hollywood. On her 100th birthday, we look back at the movie star and icon.

For Hamilton's Birthday, 11 Things You Didn't Know

Because Lin-Manuel Miranda couldn't fit all the awesome into the musical.