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Birthday: 14 March 1879
Born In: Ulm, Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire
Died On: 18 April 1955
Famous As: Physicist
Albert Einstein, the ‘Nobel Prize’ winning physicist, was one of the most significant contributors to the field of theoretical physics. His ‘Theory of Relativity’ and the ‘Law of Photoelectric Effect’ paved the way for a better understanding of quantum mechanics. Modern scientists are building on his research to find answers to their questions.
2. Marie Curie
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Also Known As: Marie Sklodowska-Curie
Birthday: 07 November 1867
Born In: Warsaw, Poland
Died On: 04 July 1934
Famous As: First woman to win a Nobel Prize
Marie Curie has many firsts in her life. The first woman to win the ‘Nobel Prize,’ the first person and the only woman to win the ‘Nobel Prize’ twice and the only person to win it for different fields. She is not just an idol for scientists but also people in general.
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Birthday: 12 February 1809
Born In: Hodgenville, Kentucky, United States
Died On: 15 April 1865
Famous As: American President.
Even today, Abraham Lincoln continues to top polls as America's greatest president and is remembered as the country's martyr hero.
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Also Known As: Michael King Jr.
Birthday: 15 January 1929
Born In: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Died On: 04 April 1968
Famous As: Civil Rights Activist
Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S., who combated racial inequality through nonviolent resistance.
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Also Known As: Mohandas Karamchand Ganndhi
Birthday: 02 October 1869
Born In: Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, British Indian Empire
Died On: 30 January 1948
Famous As: Leader of Indian Independence Movement
Mahatma Gandhi was at the forefront of the Indian freedom fight against the British. His method of non-violent protest is relevant even to this day and is employed by people across the world to voice their dissent against unpopular practices.