Famous People Facts

William Styron

Date of Birth: June 11, 1925 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: November 1, 2006 Biography William Styron was an acclaimed American novelist and essayist, best known for his works “Sophie’s Choice,” “The Confessions of Nat Turner,” and “Darkness Visible.” Born in 1925 in Newport…

Writer

William Strunk, Jr.

Date of Birth: July 1, 1869 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: September 26, 1946 Biography William Strunk, Jr. was an American professor of English and an author, best known for his book “The Elements of Style,” commonly referred to as “Strunk & White.” Born…

Explorer

William Stone

Date of Birth: 1952 Zodiac Sign: Unknown Biography William Stone, often referred to as “Bill Stone,” is an esteemed American explorer, engineer, and inventor known for his pioneering work in cave exploration and underwater robotics. Born in 1952, Stone has dedicated his life to pushing…

Soldier

William Stephenson

Date of Birth: January 23, 1897 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: January 31, 1989 Biography William Samuel Stephenson was a Canadian soldier, fighter pilot, and spymaster during World War II. Known by his code name “Intrepid,” Stephenson played a critical role in the establishment…

Cartoonist

William Steig

Date of Birth: November 14, 1907 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: October 3, 2003 Biography William Steig was an American cartoonist, sculptor, and author of children’s books. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Steig is perhaps best known for his work published in The New…

Scientist

William Standish Knowles

Date of Birth: June 1, 1917 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: June 13, 2012 Biography William Standish Knowles was an American chemist renowned for his contributions to the field of asymmetric synthesis. Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, Knowles pursued his undergraduate studies at Harvard University,…

Poet

William Stafford

Date of Birth: January 17, 1914 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Date of Death: August 28, 1993 Biography William Stafford was an American poet known for his accessible and reflective verse. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, Stafford’s poetry often explored themes of nature, human relationships, and the moral…

Clergyman

William Sloane Coffin

Date of Birth: June 1, 1924 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: April 12, 2006 Biography William Sloane Coffin Jr. was a prominent American clergyman and social activist. Born into a wealthy and influential family, Coffin attended prestigious schools, eventually graduating from Yale University. He…

Soldier

William Slim

Date of Birth: 6 August 1891 Zodiac Sign: Unknown Date of Death: 14 December 1970 Biography Field Marshal William Joseph Slim, 1st Viscount Slim, was a prominent British military commander and the 13th Governor-General of Australia. Born in Bristol, England, Slim rose through the ranks…

Musician

William Singe

Date of Birth: July 2, 1992 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Biography William Singe, born Liam Anthony “William” Singe, is an Australian singer, songwriter, producer, and YouTuber. He first gained widespread recognition as a member of the band The Collective, which was formed during the fourth season…

Zhang Ziyi

Zev Yaroslavsky

Zendaya

Zell Miller

Zelina Vega

Zelda Fitzgerald

Ze Frank

Zdeno Chara

Zbigniew Brzezinski

Zazie Beetz

Zaza Pachulia

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