BIOGRAPHY

Popular children’s book author Jerry Spinelli has written numerous novels, including ‘Maniac Magee,’ ‘Loser,’ ‘Stargirl’ and ‘Jake and Lily.’

Glen Campbell was a country music legend known for such hits as “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Wichita Lineman” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.”

German mechanical engineer Karl Benz designed and built the first practical automobile powered by an internal-combustion engine.

Ultimate Warrior was a professional wrestling champion and WWE Hall of Famer who thrilled fans with his immense strength and high-energy performances.

High school teacher Christa McAuliffe was the first American civilian selected to go into space. She died in the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger in 1986.

British author Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated more than 20 children’s books starring Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck and Benjamin Bunny.

Courteney Cox is an actress best known for her role on the hit TV series ‘Friends’ and ‘Cougar Town.’

British musician Ozzy Osbourne fronted the heavy metal band Black Sabbath before embarking on a successful solo career. He later became a reality TV star with ‘The Osbournes.’

Actor Cary Grant performed in films from the 1930s through the 1960s. He starred in several Alfred Hitchcock films, including the 1959 hit ‘North by Northwest.’

Phil Collins was one of the most successful musicians in the world during the 1980s, releasing thirteen U.S. Top Ten hits between 1984 and 1990.