David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie was born on the 8th of January, 1947 in Brixton, London, United Kingdom. He was an English rock star, a leading figure in the music industry and is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. David Bowie was inducted into the Rock …
David Khari Webber Chappelle was born August 24, 1973 in Washington, D.C., United States. Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. His Comedy Central program, ‘Chappelle’s Show,’ became a smash hit in the early 2000s. Dave Chappelle is the recipient of numerous accolades, including four Emmy Awards and three Grammy Awards as …
Dante Alighieri was born in May 21, 1265 in Florence, Italy. Dante was an Italian poet, prose writer, literary theorist, moral philosopher, and political thinker. His poem ‘La commedia’, later named ‘La divina commedia’ (The Divine Comedy) is widely considered the most important poem of the Middle Ages and the greatest literary work in the …
Dale Carnegie was born on the 24th of November, 1888 in Maryville, Missouri, United States. He was an American lecturer, author, and pioneer in the field of public speaking and the psychology of the successful personality. Dale Carnegie is the author of ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People,’ one of the best-selling self-help books …
Tenzin Gyatso is the 14th Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader of Tibet, and considered a living Buddha. He was born into a peasant family on the 6th of July, 1935 in Taktser, China. He assumed political power of Tibet as the Dalai Lama at the age of 15. He was awarded the Nobel Peace …
David Herbert Lawrence was born on the 11th of September, 1885 in Eastwood, United Kingdom. D. H. Lawrence was an English author of novels, short stories, poems, plays, essays, travel books, and letters. He is regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. He published many novels and poetry volumes. This …
Cornelia Arnolda Johanna popularly known as “Corrie Ten Boom” was born April 15, 1892 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She was a Dutch Christian watchmaker and later a writer. Corrie ten Boom and her family helped Jews escape the Nazi Holocaust during World War II and, by all accounts, saved nearly 800 lives. She was arrested and …
Confucius also known as Kong Qui or K’ung Fu-tzu was born on 28th September, 551 BC. He was an influential Chinese philosopher, teacher and political figure known for his popular aphorisms and for his models of social interaction. His teachings, preserved in the Analects, focused on creating ethical models of family and public interaction and …
Colin Luther Powell was born on the 5th of April, 1937 in Harlem, New York, United States. Colin Powell is an American politician, diplomat and retired four-star general who served as the 65th United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. Powell is the recipient of numerous U.S. and foreign military awards and decorations. …
Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel “Coco Chanel” was born on August 19, 1883 in Saumur, France. She was a French fashion designer, business woman and the founder of Chanel brand. Her elegant casual designs inspired women of fashion to abandon the complicated, uncomfortable clothes—such as petticoats and corsets—that were prevalent in 19th-century dress. Coco Chanel extended her …
