Born: Nov. 30, 1874
Died: Jan. 24, 1965
An English statesman best known as the Prime Minister who led England during World War II.


Born: Dec. 28, 1922
Legendary comic-book writer and editor. The former chairman of Marvel Comics, Lee co-created a slew of iconic characters that have since been turned into blockbuster film franchises.

Born: September 25, 1929
Journalist and media personality. She co-hosted 20/20 for 25 years and, in the 1970s, was the first female co-anchor of a network evening-news show.

Born: August 4, 1920
Groundbreaking female journalist and bestselling author. Thomas has covered every U.S. president since John F. Kennedy.

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