Born on This Day: May 26

Italian priest whose joyful spirituality and Oratory movement influenced Catholic reform and community life.

British queen whose public service and preservation of royal collections shaped the modern monarchy.

Lithuanian-American entertainer whose singing and early sound films influenced popular performance, while his use of blackface remains controversial.

American photographer whose images of the Great Depression transformed documentary photography and public awareness.

American actor whose Western films became central to popular mythology of the American frontier.

Canadian Mohawk actor whose television role increased Indigenous visibility while also reflecting the limits of its era.

American trumpeter and bandleader whose constant reinvention transformed jazz across multiple eras.

American singer and songwriter whose voice and compositions have had lasting influence on rock music.