1. Yung Bans (1999)

Rapper

Atlanta based rapper who went viral with the release of his single "4Tspoon," which put him on the map with over five million views and counting. He has also been...

2. Eugene Field (1850)

American Writer

A children's poet, short story writer, and essayist, he is best known for works such as "The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod." Many of...

3. Pud Galvin (1856)

American Baseball Player

One of baseball's early stars, he was the first pitcher ever to win 300 games.

4. Kate Chopin (1850)

Novelist

An American novelist and short story writer, she is best known for her feminist-themed novel, The Awakening, which culminates in the suicide of its heroine. She also published numerous short...

5. Sarah Clarke (1972)

Actress

American film and television actress who appeared in The Twilight Saga and played a role in the television show 24. She also appeared in Thirteen in 2003. 

6. Kyle Lowder (1980)

American Actor

Played the role of Brady Black on the soap opera Days of our Lives and then played Rick Forrester on the soap opera, The Bold and the Beautiful until 2011.

7. Kevin Kline (1947)

Actor

Accomplished actor who made his feature film debut in the 1982 drama Sophie's Choice. He has starred in such films as A Fish Called Wanda, The Big Chill, Cry Freedom and De-Lovely and he...

8. Justin Willman (1980)

American Magician

American actor and television personality who has hosted various television shows including Cupcake Wars on the Food Network and Win, Lose or Draw on the Disney Channel. In 2018, he became the...

9. Thomas F. Ford (1873)

American Politician

American politician from California known for being the only person ever elected to the Los Angeles City Council by a write-in vote.

10. Claire Saffitz (1986)

TV Show Host

Freelance recipe developer, pastry chef and former Senior Food Editor at Bon Appétit magazine who began hosting the YouTube series Gourmet Makes for Bon Appétit's YouTube channel.

11. Chingy (1980)

American Rapper

St. Louis rapper whose hit singles "Right Thurr," "One Call Away," and Balla Baby" dominated the airwaves in the 2000s. He's popular for albums such as Jackpot, Powerballin', and Success...

12. Sara Teasdale (1884)

American Writer Poet

Early twentieth-century lyric poet who published her well-known poetry collection, Rivers to the Sea, in 1915. The first female recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for poetry, she received the honor...

13. Colin Donnell (1982)

Actor

American actor who played the role of Billy Crocker in the musical Anything Goes and the role of Tommy Merlyn on the television series Arrow. In 2015, he began starring...

14. Maya Angelou (1928)

Poet Dancer Producer Playwright

An African-American poet and author, she is known for her 1969 autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, as well as for her poem "On the Pulse of Morning."

15. Guy Torry (1969)

American Actor

Comedian who was a cast member of UPN's short-lived sitcom Good News. He had a notable role i the critically acclaimed drama American History X as Lamont, a convict who helped turn...

16. Eva Taylor (1895)

Blues Singer

American blues singer who released the 1996 album Not Just the Blues.

17. Jimmy Conzelman (1898)

Football Coach

Multitalented athlete and artist who played on and coached four NFL teams.

18. Charlie Grimm (1898)

American Baseball Player Coach M

Batted .345 in 1923 as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates, then won three pennants as manager of the Chicago Cubs.

19. Walker Hancock (1901)

American Artist

Remembered for large-scale sculptures such as Christ in Majesty (at the Washington, D.C. National Cathedral) and the Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial (at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station), this twentieth-century...

20. Al Hirschfeld (1903)

Caricaturist

Artist known for 'Minnelli on Minnelli' from 1999 and other caricatures of celebrities and Broadway stars such as Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, the cast of 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,'...

21. Walker Evans (1903)

American Photographer

Photographer who worked for the Farm Security Administration during the Great Depression and created iconic images of the era. He was included in the St. Louis Walk of Fame in...

22. Josephine Baker (1906)

U.s.-born French Actress Singer

Dancer and entertainer known as "Black Pearl" and "Creole Goddess" and widely recognized by her Danse banane costume. An activist in the Civil Rights Movement, she adopted a "Rainbow Tribe"...

23. Emily Hahn (1905)

American Writer

Journalist and author who was labeled a forgotten literary treasure by The New Yorker.

24. Chris Koster (1964)

American Politician

41st attorney general of Missouri who previously served in the Missouri Senate as a Republican from 2005 to August of 2007 before switching to the Democratic Party.

25. Charles Eames (1907)

Director

Modernist designer of furniture who also became known for his work in graphic design and film. A few of his furniture designs placed highly in the Museum of Modern Art...

26. Joe Besser (1907)

American Actor

Comedian best known for his short-lived role as a member of 'The Three Stooges.' In 1949, he appeared in the Abbott and Costello movie Africa Screams.

27. Martha Gellhorn (1908)

American Journalist

Journalist and travel writer who is regarded as one of the best war correspondents of the 20th Century.

28. Helen Martin (1909)

American Actor

Well known as the character Peral Shay on the series 227, she frequently played grandmother roles later in her career, a career that spanned 63 years.

29. John Vitale (1909)

All-american College Football Pl

Sicilian-American mob boss known for being a member of the infamous St. Louis crime family. He was charged with a variety of crimes during his time in the syndicate, including...

30. Mary Wickes (1910)

Actress

Veteran actress who gained fame for her '90s role as Sister Mary Lazarus in the Sister Act and The Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.

31. David Sharpe (1910)

Actor

American actor who was involved in stunts and was called the Crown Prince of Daredevils for appearing in over 5,000 films. In 1980, he was inducted into the Stuntman's Hall...

32. Justin Stein (1911)

Major League Baseball Player

Infielder who made his Major League Baseball debut in 1938, playing for the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies.

33. Johnny Revolta (1911)

Professional Golfer

Winner of 18 PGA Tours and the 1935 PGA Championship who was known for his outstanding bunker play.

34. Harry Caray (1914)

American Sportscaster

Longtime Chicago Cubs baseball broadcaster, became famous for saying 'Holy cow!'

35. Jahkara Smith (1996)

YouTube Star

Actress and social media star who is known as Sailor J on her YouTube channel. Her "how to" vlogs have amassed her 500,000 subscribers and 120,000 overall views. 

36. Sterling K. Brown (1976)

Tv Actor

Emmy Award winning actor for his role in the critically acclaimed FX mini-series The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story as Christopher Darden. He also earned acclaim for his work...

37. Betty Grable (1916)

Dancer Singer Actress

WWII pinup model and actress who attracted fame for her beautiful legs. As an actress, she is best known for her role in How to Marry a Millionaire, which also...

38. Ryan Howard (1979)

American Professional Baseball P

2006 National League MVP who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win a World Series Championship in 2008. He led the National League in home runs and RBIs in both 2006 and...

39. George Mueller (1918)

Astronomer

Associate Administrator of the NASA Office of Manned Space Flight from 1963 to 1969 who has been called one of NASA's 'most brilliant and fearless managers'. He played in an...

40. Freddie Blassie (1918)

Professional Wrestler; Professio

Classy professional wrestler whose career spanned 40 years.

41. Constance Reid (1918)

American Writer

Remembered for her biographical portraits of famous mathematicians and for her popular, mathematics-themed nonfiction works, this Missouri-born author served in the early 1980s as President of the American Mathematical Society.

42. Johnny Haymer (1920)

American Actor

Actor who played the recurring character Zelmo Zale on the iconic TV series, M.A.S.H, and was also in the 1979 Pacino film ...And Justice for All.

43. Clark Terry (1920)

American Jazz Musician

Pioneer of the flugelhorn in jazz and an NEA Jazz Masters inductee who played with such greats as Count Basie and Charlie Barnet.

44. Virginia Mayo (1920)

Actress

1940s cinema icon who became known for her roles in White Heat and The Best Years of Our Lives. She also appeared in The Haunted in 1979 and Remington Steele...

45. Candace Parker (1986)

Basketball Player

Star WNBA Forward who made her name with the Los Angeles Sparks; won both the WNBA Rookie of the Year and MVP awards in 2008.

46. Taylor Momsen (1993)

Actress Singer-songwriter Model

Actress and singer whose major film debut was in the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. She is also well known for her role as Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl. She...

47. Redd Foxx (1922)

Comedian Actor

African-American comedian who played a role on TV's Sanford and Son but best is remembered for his vulgar comedy records.

48. Tyler Perez (1996)

Tv Actor

Best known for his portrayal of Cameron on the Nickelodeon series WITS Academy, Tyler has also been seen in the television series From Dusk Till Dawn and Scream.

49. James Gunn (1966)

Writer

Writer and director best known for helming the 2014 blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy. He wrote the screenplay for the Scooby-Doo movie in 2002 and its 2004 sequel Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters...

50. Bob Kurland (1924)

Basketball Player

Olympic gold-medal-winning 7'1" center who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961.