Category: History

Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala, commonly known as B.P. Koirala (1914–1982), was a prominent political figure in Nepal and a key figure in shaping the country’s democratic movement. Here’s an overview of his life, achievements, and contributions: Early Life and Education B.P. Koirala was born on September 8, 1914, in the small town of Varanasi, India, into […]

Prithvi Narayan Shah (1723-1775) was a pivotal figure in Nepalese history, known for founding the modern nation of Nepal through his conquests and unification efforts. As the King of Gorkha, a small principality in central Nepal, he embarked on an ambitious campaign to unify the various small and fragmented kingdoms and principalities of the region […]

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, commonly known as Pelé, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He was born on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Brazil. Pelé is renowned for his exceptional skills, speed, and goal-scoring ability as a forward. Pelé began his football […]

Nelson Mandela, full name Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, was a prominent South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was born on July 18, 1918, in the village of Mvezo in Umtata, then part of South Africa’s Cape Province. Mandela dedicated his life to […]

Stephen Hawking was a renowned British theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author known for his groundbreaking contributions to the fields of physics and cosmology. He was born on January 8, 1942, in Oxford, England, and passed away on March 14, 2018, in Cambridge, England. Despite being diagnosed with a rare motor neuron disease called amyotrophic lateral […]

Steve Jobs was an American entrepreneur, visionary, and co-founder of Apple Inc., a company that revolutionized the technology industry with its innovative products and designs. He was born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California, and passed away on October 5, 2011. Jobs co-founded Apple Inc. in 1976 with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne […]

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He is widely regarded as one of America’s greatest presidents, leading the country through the Civil War and issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, which eventually led to the abolition of slavery. Lincoln was born on February […]

Michael Jackson was an iconic American singer, songwriter, dancer, and entertainer often referred to as the “King of Pop.” Born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, Michael Jackson rose to fame as a child performer with the Jackson 5, a Motown group featuring him and his siblings. Jackson’s solo career skyrocketed in the 1980s, […]

Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III of Macedon, was one of history’s most celebrated conquerors and military leaders. Born in 356 BC in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia (in present-day Greece), Alexander was the son of King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympias. From a young age, Alexander showed great promise […]

Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson (later baptized as Norma Jeane Baker), was an iconic American actress, model, and singer who became a cultural icon of the 1950s and remains an enduring symbol of beauty, glamour, and Hollywood stardom. She was born on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, and tragically passed away on […]

Mahatma Gandhi, whose full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, was a prominent leader of India’s independence movement against British colonial rule. He is widely revered as the “Father of the Nation” in India and is known globally for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, civil disobedience, and advocacy for social justice. Gandhi was born on October […]

Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent American civil rights leader, minister, and advocate for nonviolent activism in the struggle for racial equality and social justice. He was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, and tragically assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. King emerged as a key figure in the American […]

Queen Elizabeth I, also known as Elizabeth Tudor, was one of England’s most iconic monarchs, ruling from 1558 until her death in 1603. She is often referred to as the “Virgin Queen” or “Gloriana” and is remembered for her long and prosperous reign, which is considered a golden age in English history. Elizabeth was born […]

Julius Caesar was a renowned Roman general, statesman, and dictator who played a pivotal role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. He was born on July 12 or 13, 100 BC, into a patrician family in Rome. Caesar rose to prominence as a military leader through his conquests in Gaul […]

Karl Marx was a German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, and revolutionary socialist whose ideas profoundly influenced modern political and economic thought. He was born on May 5, 1818, in Trier, in the Kingdom of Prussia (now part of Germany), and he died on March 14, 1883, in London, England. Marx is best known for his […]

Napoleon Bonaparte, often referred to simply as Napoleon, was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and became Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1814 (and briefly in 1815). He was born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, Corsica, which was then part of the French Republic. […]

Christopher Columbus, born in 1451 in the Republic of Genoa (in modern-day Italy), was a renowned Italian explorer and navigator credited with initiating European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Columbus is best known for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, which led to the first sustained contact between Europe and the Americas. Columbus’s expeditions […]

William Shakespeare, often regarded as the greatest playwright and poet in the English language, was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in April 1564 and died there on April 23, 1616. He is celebrated for his contributions to literature, theater, and the arts, and his works continue to be studied, performed, and appreciated worldwide. Shakespeare’s literary career […]