Edmund Hillary A 20th century explorer and mountaineer, who with Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay, were the first two climbers to have reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. Edmund Hillary A 20th century explorer and mountaineer, who with Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay, were the first two climbers to have reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.

Cary Grant A legendary star of Golden Age of Hollywood cinema, known for his transatlantic accent, debonair demeanor, one of classic Hollywood's definitive leading men. Cary Grant A legendary star of Golden Age of Hollywood cinema, known for his transatlantic accent, debonair demeanor, one of classic Hollywood's definitive leading men.

Anthony Quinn Legendary dynamic actor, director, writer and painter starred in 168 films, won countless awards with paintings featured in art collections all over the world. Anthony Quinn Legendary dynamic actor, director, writer and painter starred in 168 films, won countless awards with paintings featured in art collections all over the world.

Anthony Bourdain American celebrity chef and television personality, starred in programs focusing on the exploration of international culture, cuisine and the human condition. Anthony Bourdain American celebrity chef and television personality, starred in programs focusing on the exploration of international culture, cuisine and the human condition.

Muhammad Ali An American former heavyweight champion boxer, one of the greatest sporting figures of the 20th century. An Olympic gold medalist and active humanitarian. Muhammad Ali An American former heavyweight champion boxer, one of the greatest sporting figures of the 20th century. An Olympic gold medalist and active humanitarian.

Elvis Presley An American Singer And Actor, Who Is One Of The Greatest Entertainers Of The 20th Century, Is Often Referred To As ‘The King Of Rock And Roll’ or ‘the King’. Elvis Presley An American Singer And Actor, Who Is One Of The Greatest Entertainers Of The 20th Century, Is Often Referred To As ‘The King Of Rock And Roll’ or ‘the King’.

David Bowie An English singer-songwriter and actor, one of the biggest musical influences of modern music, and was renowned for his dramatic musical transformations. David Bowie An English singer-songwriter and actor, one of the biggest musical influences of modern music, and was renowned for his dramatic musical transformations.

Henry Mancini The award-winning composer and conductor who Americanized film and T.V. scoring including, Pink Panthar and Breakfast At Tiffany’s with song Moon River. Henry Mancini The award-winning composer and conductor who Americanized film and T.V. scoring including, Pink Panthar and Breakfast At Tiffany’s with song Moon River.

Nikola Tesla One of the world’s greatest scientist and genius inventor, whose inventions include the famous Tesla coil and the first electric alternating current system. Nikola Tesla One of the world’s greatest scientist and genius inventor, whose inventions include the famous Tesla coil and the first electric alternating current system.

Yul Brynner A Russian-American film and stage actor, was most famous for his portrayal of King Mongkut of Siam in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical 'The King and I Yul Brynner A Russian-American film and stage actor, was most famous for his portrayal of King Mongkut of Siam in the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical 'The King and I

Albert Einstein One of the most influential physicist, who revolutionized the science of physics, and is best known for his general theory of relativity and the equation E=MC2. Albert Einstein One of the most influential physicist, who revolutionized the science of physics, and is best known for his general theory of relativity and the equation E=MC2.

Marie Curie One of the world's greatest scientists, who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She won the Nobel Prize twice in two different fields of science. Marie Curie One of the world's greatest scientists, who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She won the Nobel Prize twice in two different fields of science.

James Stewart A popular screen legend of Hollywood's Golden Age, who is among the most honored and beloved actors in film history, and a World War II military officer. James Stewart A popular screen legend of Hollywood's Golden Age, who is among the most honored and beloved actors in film history, and a World War II military officer.

Helen Keller One of the most influential and inspiration humanitarians. She was a champion for the disabled, an enduring symbol of courage and triumph over adversity. Helen Keller One of the most influential and inspiration humanitarians. She was a champion for the disabled, an enduring symbol of courage and triumph over adversity.

Eleanor Roosevelt America First Lady, who served as a United Nations diplomat and a humanitarian with a leading role in drafting the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Eleanor Roosevelt America First Lady, who served as a United Nations diplomat and a humanitarian with a leading role in drafting the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Laurence Olivier One of the greatest English actors who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century, known for his many Shakespearean roles on stage and screen. Laurence Olivier One of the greatest English actors who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century, known for his many Shakespearean roles on stage and screen.

Carrie Fisher An American actress, novelist, comedian and screenwriter, who was a cultural icon after her portrayal of Princess Leia in the epic Star Wars film series. Carrie Fisher An American actress, novelist, comedian and screenwriter, who was a cultural icon after her portrayal of Princess Leia in the epic Star Wars film series.

Elizabeth Blackwell A British-born physician, who was a leading public health activist and educator, and the first woman to be awarded a Medical Degree in the United States. Elizabeth Blackwell A British-born physician, who was a leading public health activist and educator, and the first woman to be awarded a Medical Degree in the United States.

John F Kennedy An American politician, author and journalist who served as the 35th president of the United States - from 1961 until his assassination in November, 1963. John F Kennedy An American politician, author and journalist who served as the 35th president of the United States - from 1961 until his assassination in November, 1963.

George Michael A British singer, songwriter and producer who rose to fame as a member of music duo Wham! He ascended to super-stardom with his solo debut, Faith. George Michael A British singer, songwriter and producer who rose to fame as a member of music duo Wham! He ascended to super-stardom with his solo debut, Faith.

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