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

American musician, singer, and record producer known as the "Godfather of Soul" and "Mr. Dynamite," who was a central progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th-century 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

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

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

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

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

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

South African politician who served as Prime Minister and State President during the apartheid era, known as 'Die Groot Krokodil' for his tough stance

Italian Catholic saint, student, programmer, and website designer known for his devotion to the Eucharist and pioneering use of digital media to share his faith

Russian investigative journalist, writer, and human rights defender known for her courageous reporting on the Second Chechen War and political events in Russia

Italian journalist famous for aggressive interviews with world leaders and fearless war correspondence