Leading Figures in History

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

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The Buckinghams

b. 1947

American pop band formed in 1966

The Cardigans

b. 1973

Swedish rock band

The Dave Clark Five

b. 1944

English rock band

The Doll Family

b. 1914

Quartet of sibling entertainers

The Edge

b. 1961

Irish and Welsh rock musician, U2 guitarist (born 1961)

The Fabulous Moolah

b. 1923

American professional wrestler (1923–2007)

The Godfather (wrestler)

b. 1961

American professional wrestler (born 1961)

The Great Khali

b. 1972

Indian-American professional wrestler (born 1972)

The Great Sasuke

b. 1969

Japanese professional wrestler

The Iron Sheik

Iranian-American professional wrestler and actor (1942–2023)

The Kid Laroi

b. 2003

Australian singer (born 2003)

Thé Lau

b. 1952

Dutch musician and writer (1952–2015)

The Mighty Hannibal

b. 1939

American singer-songwriter and record producer (1939–2014)

The Notorious B.I.G.

b. 1972

American rapper (1972–1997)

The Radiators (American band)

b. 1948

American rock band

The Rizzler

b. 2016

American social media personality (born 2016)

The Sandman (wrestler)

b. 1963

American professional wrestler (born 1963)

The Sheik (wrestler)

b. 1924

American professional wrestler (1926–2003)

The Shirelles

b. 1941

African American girl group

The Sundays

b. 1963

English rock band

The Wachowskis

b. 1965

American filmmakers

Thea Astley

Australian novelist and short story writer (1925 – 2004)

Thea Dorn

b. 1970

German author, TV moderator and literary critic

Thea Musgrave

b. 1928

Scottish composer (born 1928)