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Birthday: 15 January 1929
Born In: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Died On: 04 April 1968
Famous As: Civil Rights Activist
Martin Luther King's view on equality and its effect on America makes him one of the most influential activists of all time. The third Monday of every January is observed as 'Martin Luther King Jr. Day' and is an American federal holiday.
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Birthday: 14 March 1879
Born In: Ulm, Kingdom of Württemberg, German Empire
Died On: 18 April 1955
Famous As: Physicist
Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein is considered one of the greatest minds humanity has seen in recent history. While some of his theories and principles are pillars of modern physics, others revolutionized physics and led to the development of quantum mechanics.
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Birthday: 15 April 1452
Born In: Anchiano, Italy
Died On: 02 May 1519
Famous As: Polymath
One of the greatest painters of all time, Leonardo da Vinci continues to influence modern artists. His paintings, the most famous being 'Mona Lisa,' attract art lovers from all over the world.
4. Nikola Tesla
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Birthday: 10 July 1856
Born In: Smiljan, Austrian Empire (modern-day Croatia)
Died On: 07 January 1943
Famous As: Inventor, Father of Radio
Nikola Tesla's alternating current (AC) induction motor continues to play an important role in today's world. Many of his inventions, which were considered futuristic during his time, have gained popularity since the 1990s.
5. Marie Curie
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Birthday: 07 November 1867
Born In: Warsaw, Poland
Died On: 04 July 1934
Famous As: First woman to win a Nobel Prize
Marie Curie's discoveries, including that of radium and polonium, continue to influence mankind. 'Curie Institute', which she founded, is one of the leading medical, biological and biophysical research centres in the world.