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Helen Hayes was an American actress best known for being one of two women to have received all four entertainment awards: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony.

Yul Brynner was an actor known for his roles in ‘The King and I,’ ‘The Ten Commandments’ and ‘The Magnificent Seven.’

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has courted controversy in and outside of the ring, including biting opponent Evander Holyfield’s ear and a 1992 rape conviction.

Janet Reno broke new ground in 1993 as the first woman to serve as U.S. Attorney General, serving under President Bill Clinton.

Italian explorer Christopher Columbus discovered the “New World” of the Americas on an expedition sponsored by King Ferdinand of Spain in 1492.

Convicted murderer Ed Gein was a notorious grave robber whose gruesome activities inspired some of Hollywood’s most infamous characters, including Norman Bates of Psycho.

Rita Coolidge is an American two-time Grammy Award-winning singer best known for her hits in the 1970s, including the album ‘Anytime…Anywhere.’

Basketball legend LeBron James has played professionally since 2003, won NBA titles with three different teams, and is the league’s all-time leading scorer.

Known as the “Lion of the Senate,” Democrat Ted Kennedy was a staunch liberal who was elected to Congress nine times, spearheading many legislative reforms.