On December 31, 1972, Roberto Clemente -- the Hall of Fame right fielder whose grace on the diamond was matched only by his humanitarian spirit -- boarded a cargo plane bound for N...

On July 2, 1942, Brian Wilson — the visionary force behind The Beach Boys and one of the most influential figures in American music — was born in Hawthorne, California. With ground...

On February 4, 1983, Karen Carpenter — the angelic voice behind The Carpenters and one of the most recognizable vocalists of the 1970s — died at the age of 32. With timeless hits l...

On March 26, 1995, Eazy-E — the provocative rapper who helped pioneer gangsta rap and amplify the voice of South Central Los Angeles — died at the age of 31. As a founding member o...

On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley – the groundbreaking performer whose voice, swagger, and style changed the face of American music – died at the age of 42. Presley’s career was de...

On May 20, 2025, George Wendt—the beloved actor best known for playing Norm on Cheers—died at the age of 76. His passing marked the end of an era for fans of the iconic sitcom and ...