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American astronaut and engineer who, aboard Apollo 8, took the iconic "Earthrise" photograph and was one of the first humans to orbit the Moon

An English princess who, after a brief arranged marriage as Queen of France, defied her brother Henry VIII to marry the man she loved

Activist and Provisional Irish Republican Army member who died on hunger strike in prison after being elected to the UK Parliament

English naturalist whose theory of evolution by natural selection explained the diversity of life

English polymath whose theories on gravity and motion, and contributions to calculus and optics, laid the foundation for modern science

English painter and printmaker known for his vibrant Pop Art, swimming pool series, and innovative digital works

New Zealand actor, screenwriter, winegrower, and film producer known for his extensive work as a leading man in film and television, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations

Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who led the expansion of the American steel industry and became one of the richest Americans in history

British writer and novelist celebrated for her best-selling Shopaholic series, with books selling over 50 million copies and adapted into successful films

British motor racing driver, broadcaster, and Formula One legend, known for winning 212 official races, including 16 F1 Grands Prix, and regarded as one of the greatest drivers to never win the F1 World Drivers' Championship

English character actor known for his powerful performances and Academy Award-nominated role in 'In the Name of the Father'

Acclaimed British actress and Baroness Olivier, known for a distinguished career spanning over six decades and numerous prestigious awards, including a Tony and two Golden Globes

Versatile British and American actress and writer, recognized for her extensive career in film, television, and theatre, as well as her literary works.

English-American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter known for "Goodbye to Berlin" and his contributions to gay fiction

British physician, writer, and social reformer who pioneered the study of human sexuality and influenced psychoanalysis with concepts like narcissism and autoeroticism

The last Queen consort of Romania, also known for her work as a nurse, artist, and diarist

British-American actress known for a long career in theatre, film, and television as a stage, television, and film actor

British-American actor best known for his portrayal of Chewbacca in the Star Wars film series from the 1977 original to 2015's The Force Awakens

British personal manager and impresario known for discovering and managing The Beatles from 1961 until his death in 1967

English composer who significantly shaped British classical music by integrating folk and Tudor traditions, known for his nine symphonies and diverse compositions

British politician and diplomat known for serving as the acting Secretary-General of the United Nations between 1945 and 1946

Hong Kong singer and actor, one of the most influential cultural icons in the Sinophone world, known for his debonair demeanour, flamboyant screen characters, and avant-garde, androgynous stage presence

Australian singer and lyricist, best known as the iconic frontman for the hard rock band AC/DC, renowned for his dynamic stage presence and powerful vocals

British motorcycle and Formula One legend, and the only person to win World Championships on both two and four wheels