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Togolese military officer and politician who served as President of Togo from 1967 to 2005, becoming Africa's longest-serving head of state

French philosopher who revolutionized hermeneutic phenomenology, exploring how we understand ourselves through interpreting texts and symbols

American talk show host and comedian best known for hosting The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson for 30 years

American radical feminist writer and activist known for her analysis of pornography and unwavering advocacy for women's liberation

American film director, producer, and editor celebrated for his versatility and Oscar-winning musicals like West Side Story and The Sound of Music

Canadian-born American chemist who won the 1983 Nobel Prize for his revolutionary insights into electron-transfer reactions

American politician, the first black woman elected to the U.S. Congress, known for her advocacy for civil rights and women's rights, and for expanding food and nutrition programs for the poor

American chemist and Nobel laureate known for co-discovering buckminsterfullerene and advocating for nanotechnology

American diplomat and historian best known for advocating the Cold War policy of containment against Soviet expansion

American electrical engineer and inventor who co-created the first integrated circuit, sharing the 2000 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work

American actress and screenwriter known for her versatility and achieving the Triple Crown of Acting, receiving an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Cannes Film Festival Award

German-American nuclear physicist who won the Nobel Prize for his theory of energy production in stars

American playwright and essayist renowned for influential works such as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible, contributing significantly to 20th-century American theater

Canadian-American writer, Nobel Prize laureate, and three-time National Book Award winner celebrated for his subtle analysis of contemporary culture

American civil rights activist known for sparking the Montgomery bus boycott by refusing to give up her seat on a bus in defiance of segregation laws

Oscar-winning American actress known for her roles in films like Mrs. Miniver, The Pride of the Yankees, and Shadow of a Doubt

Legendary Swedish dramatic soprano known for her overwhelming voice and definitive performances in the operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss

Indian novelist and poet who powerfully chronicled the human cost of the Partition of India and championed women's stories.

Indian actor celebrated for his commanding presence and iconic villainous roles across more than 450 films, earning multiple Filmfare Awards

Italian-Argentine footballer and coach known for winning three Serie A titles with Juventus

Polish-born British-naturalised physicist and Nobel Peace laureate, recognized for his work towards nuclear disarmament after leaving the Manhattan Project due to his conscience

Brazilian actor, comedian, singer, and painter celebrated for his contributions to film and television

American journalist and author known for pioneering Gonzo Journalism and works like "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"

American professional wrestler widely considered one of the greatest and most influential of all time, known for his tenures in WCW and WWE