Born on This Day: July 22

American painter whose quiet urban and rural scenes became enduring images of modern solitude.

Ukrainian-American microbiologist whose research led to streptomycin and transformed treatment of tuberculosis.

American family matriarch and philanthropist whose public service and advocacy influenced disability support and civic life.

American sculptor whose mobiles transformed modern sculpture through balance, movement, and abstraction.

American poet and writer whose historical works helped shape literary memory of the United States.

Dominican-American designer whose elegant work had a lasting influence on international fashion.

American actor whose performances influenced modern film and television character acting.

American musician whose Parliament-Funkadelic collective transformed funk, hip-hop, and popular performance.