Born and died in 1979

American professional wrestler known for his impactful performances as Luke Harper in WWE and Mr. Brodie Lee in AEW

Australian actor known for his versatility in 20 films, earning an Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe

American R&B singer, actress, and model known for redefining contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop

British-born American astronomer and astrophysicist whose foundational work on stellar composition and variable stars shaped modern astrophysics

Indian field hockey legend known for three Olympic gold medals, extraordinary ball control, and shaping India's dominance in the sport

First Lady of the United States known for her White House hospitality, frugality, and personal style

South Korean army officer and politician who served as the third President, known for leading a period of intense economic growth and transformation from 1962 to 1979

French musician, conductor, and teacher who mentored many of the 20th century's leading composers and was the first woman to conduct major orchestras

Afghan communist politician, writer, and founding General Secretary of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan who led the country's revolutionary government in the late 1970s

American poet and short-story writer known for meticulous observation and precise language, a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner

British statesman and naval officer who served as Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia Command, and oversaw India's independence as its last Viceroy and first Governor-General

Finnish writer best known for his best-selling novel "The Egyptian," Mika Waltari was a prolific author across poetry, short stories, crime novels, plays, essays, and film scripts

Italian association football player and manager, widely regarded as one of the best players of the 20th century and a two-time World Cup winner who captained Italy to glory

13th Prime Minister of Canada who led the Progressive Conservative party to three election victories

Jewish-German-born British biochemist who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize for the discovery and development of penicillin