Leading Figures in History

Discover the people who shaped our world — from rulers and scientists to artists and activists.

62247 persons found

Killer Kau

South African rapper, dancer, and producer (1998–2021)

Killer Kowalski

Canadian professional wrestler (1926–2008)

Killer Mike

b. 1975

American rapper and activist (born 1975)

Killing of Ayşenur Eygi

Shooting of Turkish-American activist by Israel Defense Forces

Killing of Benno Ohnesorg

1967 West German police beating of a student

Killing of Brian Thompson

b. 1974

2024 killing of American CEO in New York City

Kily González

b. 1974

Argentine footballer & manager (born 1974)

Kim Appleby

b. 1961

Singer

Kim Barnett

b. 1960

English cricketer

Kim Carnes

b. 1945

American singer and songwriter (born 1945)

Kim Carr

b. 1955

Australian politician (born 1955)

Kim Cattrall

b. 1956

British and Canadian actress (born 1956)

Kim Chaewon

b. 2000

South Korean singer (born 2000)

Kim Chiu

b. 1990

Filipino actress (born 1990)

Kim Clijsters

b. 1983

Belgian former tennis player (born 1983)

Kim Dae-jung

President of South Korea from 1998 to 2003

Kim Darby

b. 1947

American actress (born 1947)

Kim Darroch

b. 1954

British diplomat (born 1954)

Kim Deal

b. 1961

American musician (born 1961)

Kim Dong-han

b. 1998

South Korean entertainer (born 1998)

Kim Dong-hyun (singer, born 1998)

b. 1998

South Korean singer and actor (born 1998)

Kim Dong-moon

b. 1975

South Korean badminton player (born 1975)

Kim Duk-soo

b. 1952

Korean traditional musician

Kim Fields

b. 1969

American actress and television director