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18 hours ago · Signature. Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American actress, comedian, producer, and studio executive. She was recognized by Time in 2020 as one of the most influential women of the 20th century for her work in all four of these areas. [ 1 ] She was nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning 5, [ 2 ] and ...
18 hours ago · Website. jaynemansfield.com. Signature. Jayne Mansfield (born Vera Jayne Palmer; April 19, 1933 – June 29, 1967) was an American actress and Playboy Playmate. A sex symbol of the 1950s and early 1960s, Mansfield was known for her numerous publicity stunts and open personal life.
18 hours ago · Edward Elgar, c. 1900. Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet, OM , GCVO (/ ˈɛlɡɑːr / ⓘ; [ 1 ] 2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Among his best-known compositions are orchestral works including the Enigma Variations, the ...
18 hours ago · George Washington(February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was a Founding Father of the United States, military officer, and farmer who served as the first president of the United Statesfrom 1789 to 1797.
18 hours ago · Daniel Webster(January 18, 1782 – October 24, 1852) was an American lawyer and statesman who represented New Hampshireand Massachusettsin the U.S. Congressand served as the 14th and 19th U.S. secretary of stateunder presidents William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore. Webster was one of the most prominent American lawyers of ...
18 hours ago · François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand[ a ] (26 October 1916 – 8 January 1996) was a French politician and statesman who served as President of France from 1981 to 1995, the longest holder of that position in the history of France. As a former Socialist Party First Secretary, he was the first left-wing politician to assume the presidency ...
