In 2000, John Breaux, also known as “bro,” relocated from California to Colorado as a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic, but became a beloved figure in Louisville, his new hometown. He dedicated himself to keeping Colorado clean by cycling around the town collecting litter.
Fox was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, in 1977 and had his right leg amputated above the knee. Despite this setback, he was determined to make a difference in the fight against cancer and decided to run across Canada to raise money for research.
Farnsworth’s contributions to the development of television technology had a profound impact on the world and he is widely regarded as one of the most important inventors of the 20th century. Despite this, he received relatively little recognition for his work during his lifetime and struggled financially for much of his career.
Sam Houston was an American statesman, military leader, and politician born on March 2, 1793, in Rockbridge County, Virginia. He was a key figure in the history of Texas and played a critical role in the state’s fight for independence from Mexico and its eventual admission to the United States.
Huey was known for his cheerful disposition and could often be found sitting on a cement wall at the corner of Acline and Main Streets, offering people the chance to rub his lucky rabbit’s foot for a nickel. He would then use the money to purchase cigars and bottled Coke from the nearby train depot. Huey claimed to have been born in 1873, making him 105 when he passed away in 1978.
Ronald McNair was an American physicist and astronaut born on October 21, 1950, in Lake City, South Carolina. He was a pioneering figure in the field of space exploration and was selected as a member of NASA’s first group of Space Shuttle astronauts in 1978.
Jennie Wade was the only civilian to be killed in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War at only 22 years old. Jennie lost her life on July 3, 1863, while she was making biscuits in her sister’s kitchen, a Confederate bullet went through the door and hit her in the back, resulting in her immediate death.
Will Rogers was an American actor, humorist, and social commentator born on November 4, 1879, in Oologah, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). He was a widely popular and influential figure in the early 20th century and was widely regarded as one of the greatest wits of his time.
Hannah Duston was an American colonial woman born in Haverhill, Massachusetts in 1657. She is remembered for her role in the French and Indian War, in which she and her family were taken captive by Abenaki Native Americans. After several weeks in captivity, Duston managed to escape and killed ten of her captors, including women and children.
Fred Haise was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer born on November 14, 1933, in Biloxi, Mississippi. He is best known for his role as the Lunar Module Pilot on the Apollo 13 mission, which was the third manned mission to land on the moon.