Famous People

Mary Kay Ash (1915 - 2001) Cosmetics entrepreneur and founder of Mary Kay cosmetics. Born in Hot Wells, TX (557)

Clyde Barrow (1909 - 1934) Outlaw and partner in crime with Bonnie Parker. Born in Newburn, TX (558)

Carol Burnett (1933 - ) Comedian and actress of "The Carol Burnett Show". Born in San Antonio, TX (546)

Lou Dobbs (1945 - ) Anchor and managing editor of CNN's Lou Dobbs Moneyline. Born in Childless, TX (133)

Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890 - 1969) The 34th U.S. President (1953-1961) who ended the Korean War. He also served as supreme commander of the Allied Forces in Europe, and became the 1st supreme commander of NATO. Born in Denison, TX (547)

Buddy Holly (1936 - 1959) Musician, considered one of the fathers of rock 'n roll; He was killed in a deadly plane crash in 1959. Born in Lubbock, TX (559)

Lyndon B. Johnson (1908 - 1973) The 36th U.S. President (1963-1969); He also served in the U.S. Congress, was the 37th vice-president, and was a leader of the Democratic Party. Born in Stonewall, TX (548)

Scott Joplin (1867 - 1917) Musician, composer; lived in Texarkana. Born in Linden, TX (33)

Michael Martin Murphey (1945 - ) Famous American country singer/songwriter; Known for his hit song "Wildfire". Born in Dallas, TX (393)

Willie Nelson (1933 - ) Country music singer/songwriter and entertainer; Most famous during the "outlaw country" movement of the 1970s. Born in Abbot, TX (554)

Roy Orbison (1936 - 1988) American singer/songwriter, guitarist and pioneer of rock and roll music. Born in Vernon, TX (552)

Sandra Day O'Connor (1930 - ) American jurist who served as the first female Associate Justice of the Supreme Court in 1981. Born in El Paso, TX (556)

Selena Perez (1971 - 1996) Famous Latin singer who is known as the queen of Tejano music; She was murdered by the president of her fan club when she was only 23 years old. Born in Texarkana, TX (553)

H. Ross Perot (1930 - ) Dallas computer billionaire, philanthropist, and independent (Reform Party) candidate for U.S. president in 1992 and 1996. Born in Texarkana, TX (560)

Dan Rather (1931 - ) TV newscaster and host of CBS Evening News. Born in Wharton, TX (549)

Nolan Ryan (1947 - ) Baseball pitcher who pitched seven no-hitters; Played for the New York Mets, the California Angels, the Houston Astros, and the Texas Rangers. Born in Refugio, TX (555)