BIOGRAPHY

Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian American actress during MGM’s “Golden Age” who also left her mark on technology. She helped develop an early technique for spread spectrum communications.

Ann-Margret is a Swedish-born actress, singer and dancer who is best known for her roles in films such as ‘Viva Las Vegas’ and ‘Carnal Knowledge.’

Charo is a Spanish-born singer, musician and actress best known for her sassiness, sexy outfits and signature phrase during the 1970s, “Cuchi-cuchi.”

Madam C.J. Walker created specialized hair products for African American hair care and was one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire.

Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was commissioned by the Portuguese king to find a maritime route to the East. He was the first person to sail directly from Europe to India.

Grammy Award-winning rock musician Lenny Kravitz has made the albums Let Love Rule, Mama Said, and Are You Gonna Go My Way. He’s also acted in such films as Precious and The Hunger Games.

Randy Travis is a Grammy-winning country singer who popularized a return to the genre’s traditional sound through his 1980s albums Storms of Life and Always & Forever.