Leading Figures in History

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

62247 persons found

Dakota Kai

b. 1988

Kiwi professional wrestler (born 1988)

Dale and Grace

b. 1940

American music duo (1963–1965)

Dale Brown

b. 1956

American writer (born 1956)

Dale Brown (basketball)

b. 1935

American college basketball coach (1935–2026)

Dale Bumpers

b. 1925

American politician (1925–2016)

Dale C. Thomson

Canadian political scientist, author and historian

Dale Campbell-Savours

b. 1943

British politician (born 1943)

Dale Carnegie

American writer and lecturer (1888–1955)

Dale Chihuly

b. 1941

American glass sculptor and entrepreneur

Dale Copley

b. 1991

Australian rugby league footballer

Dale Crover

b. 1967

American drummer (born 1967)

Dale Earnhardt

b. 1951

American racing driver (1951–2001)

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

b. 1974

American racing driver (born 1974)

Dale Ellis

b. 1960

American basketball player (born 1960)

Dale Evans

b. 1912

American actress, singer and writer (1912–2001)

Dale Finucane

b. 1991

Australian rugby league footballer

Dale Gardner

b. 1948

American astronaut (1948–2014)

Dale Hawkins

b. 1936

American rockabilly singer and guitarist (1936–2010)

Dale Hunter

b. 1960

Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1960)

Dale Robertson

b. 1923

American actor (1923–2013)

Dale Schlueter

American basketball player

Dale Shearer

b. 1965

Australia international rugby league footballer

Dale Snodgrass

United States Navy pilot (1949–2021)

Dale Steyn

b. 1983

South African cricketer (born 1983)