Born and died in 1950

Iraqi British architect, designer, and artist recognized as a key figure in late 20th and early 21st-century architecture

American musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, known for leading Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and as a member of the Traveling Wilburys, whose distinctive sound defined rock and heartland rock music

Slovenian liberal politician who served as President of the Presidency of Yugoslavia, Prime Minister of Slovenia, and President of Slovenia

American musician, singer, record producer, and social activist known as a pioneer of salsa music and a key figure in the Fania Records scene, with hit songs like "Aguanilé"

Scottish actor best known for his iconic roles as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films and Dr. Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald in Cracker

American actor and award-winner known for his versatile performances on stage and screen, including an Academy Award for Best Actor

Argentine lawyer and politician who served as President of Argentina from 2003 to 2007, pioneering the political approach known as Kirchnerism

Austrian politician who served as Governor of Carinthia and led the Freedom Party of Austria, later founding the Alliance for the Future of Austria

Mexican singer, songwriter, and composer known for his flamboyant style, diverse musical genres, and status as a pop icon, with a prolific career spanning decades

Austrian politician and jurist known as the 'Father of the Republics' for leading the first government of the Republic of German-Austria, the First Austrian Republic, and becoming the first President of the Second Republic after World War II

German painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, and writer associated with New Objectivity, known for his powerful and often unsettling imagery

Gandhian independence activist, lawyer, and statesman who served as India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, known for his critical role in India's political integration and independence movement

Indian Bengali philosopher, yogi, poet, and nationalist who advocated for India's independence and formulated the spiritual path of Integral Yoga

Irish playwright, critic, and political activist awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his influential plays and stimulating satire

King of Sweden from 1907 to 1950, holding the record as the oldest monarch and the third-longest reign in Swedish history, also known as a tennis player

South African statesman, military leader, author, and philosopher who served two terms as Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa

British novelist, philosopher, and science fiction writer known for his epic speculative works and induction into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

Italian writer, poet, critic, and translator recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Italian literature

British Army general and Viceroy of India who led significant campaigns in World War II and oversaw critical political transitions

Indian spiritual teacher, writer, and philosopher known for his profound wisdom as a Hindu sage and jivanmukta, guiding seekers through self-inquiry

Polish-Russian ballet dancer and choreographer renowned for his virtuosity and gravity-defying leaps, associated with the Ballets Russes and influential works like "Le Sacre du Printemps"