British biochemist awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1957 for his research on the structure and synthesis of nucleotides, nucleosides, and nucleotide coenzymes

Chinese politician and paramount leader who initiated China's era of reform and opening up, transitioning the nation toward a socialist market economy

Chinese-American physicist known for the Wu experiment, disproving parity conservation, and contributions to the Manhattan Project

American rapper and songwriter widely considered one of the greatest of all time, known for his distinctive, laidback lyrical delivery and semi-autobiographical music rooted in East Coast hip-hop

Brazilian educator and philosopher known for his work in critical pedagogy and the influential book, Pedagogy of the Oppressed

French naval officer, oceanographer, filmmaker, and author who co-invented the Aqua-Lung and pioneered underwater documentaries

Member of the British royal family and Princess of Wales, known for her humanitarian activism, glamour, and enduring global popularity

Albanian-Indian Catholic nun and missionary who founded the Missionaries of Charity and received the Nobel Peace Prize for her work with suffering humanity

Russo-British-Latvian Jewish social and political theorist, philosopher, and historian of ideas known for his influential lectures and insightful works

Japanese actor and producer widely considered one of the greatest actors of all time, known for his commanding screen presence and heroic roles