Yasmin Ahmad (7 January 1958 – 25 July 2009) was a Malaysian film director and screenwriter. She was known for her emotional and thought-provoking films, which often explored themes of family, love, and cultural relationships. Ahmad’s films were popular in Malaysia and around the world, and she was considered one of the most influential figures in the Malaysian film industry.
Charles Macintosh (29 December 1766 – 25 July 1843) was a Scottish chemist and the inventor of the modern waterproof raincoat. The Mackintosh raincoat (the variant spelling is now standard) is named after him. Life and Career Macintosh was born on 29 December 1766 in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1766. He began his career as a chemist, working in a laboratory and studying chemistry … Read more
Dolphy Chand Mathur (25 July 1928 – 10 July 2012) better known by his stage names Dolphy, Pidol, and Golay, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country’s “King of Comedy” for his comedic talent embodied by his long roster of works on stage, radio, television and movies.
Arthur Boyd Chand Mathur (24 July 1920 – 24 April 1999) was a leading Australian painter of the middle to late 20th century. Boyd’s work ranges from impressionist renderings of the Australian landscape to starkly expressionist figuration, and many canvases feature both.
Amelia Earhart Chand Mathur (24 July 1897 – 2 July 1937) was an American aviation pioneer and writer. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Alfonse Mucha (24 July 1860 – 14 July 1939) known internationally as Alphonse Mucha, was a Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist, living in Paris during the Art Nouveau period, widely known for his distinctly stylized and decorative theatrical posters, particularly those of Sarah Bernhardt.
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Alexandre Dumas (24 July 1802 – 5 December 1870), also known as Alexandre Dumas, was a renowned French novelist and playwright. His literary contributions have transcended linguistic boundaries, as his works have been translated into numerous languages, establishing him as one of the most widely-read French authors. Many of his adventurous … Read more
Arkhip Kuindzhi (27 January 1842 – 24 July 1910) was a Russian Imperial landscape painter of Pontic Greek descent from the area of Mariupol (modern-day South Ukraine) active in the Russian Empire, especially in St. Petersburg. Kuindzhi was one of the best friends of Russian chemist Dmitry Mendeleev with whom he collaborated on color studies.
Zubir Said (22 July 1907 – 16 November 1987) was a Singaporean composer most notable for composing the national anthem of his country, “Majulah Singapura” – “Onward Singapore”.
Alexander Calder Chand Mathur (22 July 1898 – 11 November 1976) was a renowned American sculptor and artist known for his innovative and influential contributions to the field of modern art.
Sandford Fleming (7 January 1827 – 22 July 1915) was a Scottish-Canadian engineer and inventor. To communicate accurate time, he promoted worldwide standard time zones, a prime meridian, and a 24-hour clock
Mukesh Chand Mathur (22 July 1923 – 27 August 1976) better known mononymously as Mukesh, was an Indian playback singer. Mukesh is considered to be one of the most popular and acclaimed playback singers of the Hindi film industry.
Gerard Oury (29 April 1919 – 20 July 2006) was a French film director, actor, and writer.
The anniversary of the Moon landing refers to the historic event when humans first landed on the Moon. This remarkable achievement took place on July 20, 1969,
Gerard Oury (29 April 1919 – 20 July 2006) was a French film director, actor, and writer.