Born: Jan. 22, 1915
The ageless icon is arguably the greatest barefoot waterskier of all-time. Now in his mid-90's Banana still skis on a regular basis.

A renowned movie critic says it's about time Hollywood starts paying attention to the richest and largest age group -- us!

Born: Sept. 7, 1860 Died: Dec. 13, 1961
One of the most famous American folk artists of all-time, Anna Roberts taught herself to paint when she was in her mid-70s.

Born: May 12, 1820 Died: Aug. 13, 1910
Recognized as the founder of modern nursing and one of the most famous women in history.

Norman Olson's nickname is the sky fossil.

Born: Dec. 31, 1908 Died: Sept. 20, 2005
A survivor of the Nazi death camps, Wiesenthal dedicated his life to tracking down fugitive Nazi's and fighting anti-Semitism and prejudice against all people.

Marilyn Kentz and Nancy Alspaugh want women to age fearlessly.

Born: March 14, 1879 Died: April 18, 1955
A German-born theoretical physicist of profound genius who is widely regarded as the greatest scientist of the 20th century.

Born: Nov. 30, 1874 Died: Jan. 24,1965
Sir Winston Churchill was an English statesman best known as the Prime Minister who led England during World War II in the years 1940 through 1945.

Born: Feb. 3, 1894 Died: Nov, 8, 1978
His paintings and illustrations are known the world-over for their humorous look at everyday life in early 20th century America.

Eleanor Hamre is 70 years old and one of the fastest female cyclists alive over the age of 50.

Born: June 8, 1867 Died: April 29, 1959
Considered the most influential architect of his time, Frank Lloyd Wright was a pioneer ahead of his time and is easily America's most famous architect.

Aleta St. James caused an international stir when she delivered healthy twins at the age of 57.

At the age of 92, Dorothy Millies finally achieved her lifelong dream and received her high school diploma.

You would think a four-time world age group triathlon champion would have trained at an early age, but Charley French started at the age of 56.

Born: Dec, 25, 1821 Died: April 12, 1912
A true pioneer, Clara Barton is best known as the founder of the American Red Cross and as a nurse who tended to countless wounded soldiers on Civil War battlefields.

One of the greatest Olympic champions in history went on to become a respected and successful abstract artist.

Born: Jan. 17, 1706 Died: April 17, 1790
One of America's founding fathers, famous for being a printer, author, diplomat, philosopher, scientist, inventor and statesmen.

At an age when many people are just happy to be alive, 97-year-old Roger Gentilhomme is competing in multiple sports.

Snowboarder Donna Vano says you're never too old to kick a little butt.

Author and comedian Marilyn Kentz shares the five secrets to being the most alluring woman in the room -- at any age.

One year after beating golfing greats Arnold Palmer and Gary Player in the Shoot Your Age Championships, 88-year-old Leo Luken has achieved another milestone.

Born: Aug. 27, 1910 Died: Sept. 5, 1997
A Roman Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work.

Born March 6, 1926
As Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan was, arguably, the most powerful financial figure in the world for decades. He wielded enormous influence as economic advisor to presidents Nixon, Ford, and Reagan.

Bor: Oct. 25, 1881 Died: April 8, 1973
Pablo Picasso is generally considered the most famous artist of the 20th century.

Born: April 13, 1743 Died: July 4, 1826
Most famous as the author the Declaration of Independence, he voiced the aspirations of a new America as no other individual of his era.

Some have said that the accomplishments of runner Ed Whitlock rival Roger Bannister's breaking of the four-minute mile barrier.

Dr. Thomas Perls is one of the world's top experts on centenarians

If you regularly watch TV favorite Oprah, you've probably seen Dr. Pamela Peeke on there more than once. She's not only telling you what to do with your weight after you hit the big 4-0, find out how she can help you stay fit for life with just five steps

Born: March 6, 1475 Died: Feb 18, 1564
Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor, architect, painter and poet in the period known as the High Renaissance.

Born: July 7, 1906 Died: June 8, 1982
A right-handed pitcher and legendary storyteller, Leroy "Satchel" Paige was one of the greatest baseball players of all-time.

One of the world's leading experts on brain function says the brain has the ability to improve with age.

Lifespan is defined as the age of the oldest living individual of a species. For humans, it's now 122 years and 164 days. That's how old Madame Jeanne Calment was when she died in France in August 1997.

Born: March 26, 1930
A mother of three from Arizona, Sandra Day O'Connor is best-known as as the first female Supreme Court Justice.

There may not be a fountain of youth you can drink from, but nutritionist for the stars Oz Garcia has written several books that will help you read your way to looking younger!

Born: Sept. 9, 1890 Died: Dec. 16, 1980
A symbol of entrepreneurial spirit, the Colonel began franchising his Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants at the age of 65.

If you ever think opportunity has passed you by, take a moment and look at this list. Here's proof the best is still ahead.

Dr. Thomas Perls is head of The New England Centenarian Study (NECS), the largest comprehensive study of centenarians in the world. The NECS believes that centenarians are a select group of people who have either markedly delayed or entirely escaped dis

Born: July 18, 1921
He served 24 years in the U.S. Senate but is best known as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962 and the oldest person to ever fly in space in 1998.

Call 'em sexy or steamy; hot or handsome -- this list of celebrities still working hard (and working it) after the age of 50 is sure to make you sweat!

Born: July 18, 1918
He's much of his life fighting apartheid, the racist system used by the former white government of South Africa to suppress the majority black population.