Birthdate: November 24, 1868

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Texarkana, Texas, United States

Died: April 1, 1917

Composer and pianist Scott Joplin, or the King of Ragtime, had written more than 100 original ragtime pieces. His most iconic piece was the Maple Leaf Rag. He had also written two operas, including Treemonisha. He was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize. The film The Sting featured his compositions.