French-born American diarist, novelist, and essayist known for her autobiographical works and pioneering contributions to erotica

British Prime Minister (1955-1957), diplomat, and Conservative Party leader known for his expertise in foreign affairs and brief but consequential tenure during the Suez Crisis

French poet and screenwriter whose popular poems are taught in schools and whose screenplays shaped the poetic realist film movement

German economist and Chancellor who created the social market economy and led West Germany's economic miracle

English physiologist and biophysicist who won the 1922 Nobel Prize for elucidating muscle heat and mechanical work, also co-founding biophysics and operations research

American singer and actor known as the "King of Rock and Roll" and one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century

American-Greek operatic soprano praised for her bel canto technique, wide-ranging voice, and dramatic interpretations, earning her the title "La Divina"

Indian spiritual teacher, writer, translator, and philosopher who founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and spread Krishna consciousness worldwide

English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who created the iconic screen persona of the Tramp, becoming a worldwide legend of the silent film era and one of cinema's most important figures