Born and died in 2006

Iraqi politician, revolutionary, and president who led Iraq from 1979 to 2003, known for his leadership in the Ba'ath Party and his political ideologies

The 38th president of the United States who served from 1974 to 1977, following Richard Nixon's resignation, having previously served as Vice President

American singer and musician known as the "Godfather of Soul" and the central progenitor of funk music

Chilean military officer and politician who served as dictator of Chile from 1973 to 1990, becoming the longest-serving head of state in the country's history

French actor renowned for his versatile performances in films including Cinema Paradiso, spanning five decades of stage and screen work

British-naturalised Russian defector, ex-KGB agent, and FSB lieutenant-colonel known for his criticism of Vladimir Putin and coining the term 'mafia state'

Indian organic chemist noted for her research on vinca alkaloids, development of anti-epileptic and anti-malarial drugs, and extensive writings on medicinal plants of the Indian subcontinent

American filmmaker known for directing subversive and satirical films with overlapping dialogue and ensemble casts

Hungarian association football player and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and the sport's first international superstar, known as the 'Galloping Major' and an Olympic champion in 1952

American economist and statistician, Nobel laureate, intellectual leader of the Chicago school of economics who championed monetarism

American actor known for his intense villainous roles and distinctive features, earning an Oscar for <i>City Slickers</i>

16th Prime Minister of Turkey, statesman, writer, poet, diplomat, translator, and journalist