Angelina Jolie is a globally renowned actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. Born on June 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, she is the daughter of actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. Jolie began her acting career in the 1990s, appearing in several small films before gaining widespread recognition for her role as the troubled model Gia…
Chandra Mohan Jain, better known as Osho or Rajneesh, was an Indian spiritual teacher and mystic who gained prominence in the 20th century. Born on December 11, 1931, in Kuchwada, a small village in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, he was the eldest of eleven children in a Jain family. Growing up, Chandra Mohan…
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…