August 8, 1932 — November 19, 2017

Mel Tillis

Mel Tillis was an American songwriter and entertainer who composed...

September 15, 1928 — August 8, 1975

Cannonball Adderley

Cannonball Adderley was one of the most prominent and popular American...

August 8, 1866 — March 9, 1955

Matthew Alexander Henson

Matthew Alexander Henson was an African American explorer who accompanied...

June 1, 1907 — August 8, 1996

Sir Frank Whittle

Sir Frank Whittle was an English aviation engineer and pilot who invented...

August 8, 1948 —

Kapil Sibal

Kapil Sibal is an Indian lawyer, politician, and government official...

August 8, 1940 —

Dennis Tito

Dennis Tito is an American businessman who became the first private...

August 8, 1952 —

Jostein Gaarder

Jostein Gaarder is a Norwegian school teacher and author of books...

August 8, 1884 — January 29, 1933

Sara Teasdale

Sara Teasdale was an American poet whose short, personal lyrics were...