Hverjir fæddust árið 1959

Native Hawaiian singer known as Braddah IZ, whose soulful voice and ukulele playing brought Hawaiian music to the world, most famously with his medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World"

Saudi Shia Sheikh, human rights defender, and Islamic jurist from Al-Awamiyah whose execution in 2016 sparked international condemnation

Courageous Irish investigative journalist whose murder while reporting on organized crime led to national outrage and significant legal reforms

Russian physicist, liberal statesman, and politician known for his role in post-Soviet economic reforms and as an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin

American actor known for his versatile roles across numerous film genres, grossing billions worldwide

American track and field athlete known as Flo-Jo, who set world records in the 100m and 200m sprints in 1988 and was famous for her eclectic personal style

Japanese video game programmer and businessman who served as the fourth president of Nintendo, broadening the appeal of video games with a focus on fun and accessibility