Born on This Day: December 28

American president whose reforms and wartime leadership shaped modern government and internationalism.

British astronomer whose observations helped confirm general relativity.

American pianist whose innovations transformed jazz piano.

Hungarian-American mathematician whose work shaped computing, game theory, quantum mechanics, and nuclear science.

American editor and writer whose Marvel characters transformed comics and popular culture.

American actor and advocate whose Star Trek role broke barriers and whose NASA work encouraged diverse astronaut recruitment.

English actor whose stage and screen career became a model of comic and dramatic excellence.

American actor and director whose performances have influenced modern cinema and Black representation.