Mary Shelley (1797–1851)
English novelist whose Frankenstein became foundational to science fiction and modern Gothic literature.
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Ernest Rutherford (1871–1937)
New Zealand physicist whose discoveries revealed atomic structure and founded nuclear physics.
Huey P. Long (1893–1935)
American politician whose populist programs and authoritarian methods shaped Depression-era politics.
Shirley Booth (1898–1992)
American actor whose stage and screen work influenced modern dramatic performance.
Fred MacMurray (1908–1991)
American actor whose career influenced film noir, comedy, and family television.
Ted Williams (1918–2002)
American baseball player whose hitting and service established an enduring athletic legacy.
Warren Buffett (b. 1930)
American investor and philanthropist whose value-investing methods and giving commitments influenced global finance.
John Phillips (1935–2001)
American songwriter whose work with the Mamas and the Papas influenced folk rock and popular music.