Henri Salvador (July 18, 1917 – February 13, 2008) was a distinguished French entertainer, pop singer, and humorist whose multifaceted talents left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the 20th century. Life & Career Henri Salvador, born on July 18, 1917, in Cayenne, French Guiana, embarked on a remarkable journey through the realms … Read more
Nelson Mandela (18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013) a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country’s first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.
Oskar Sala (18 July 1910 – 26 February 2002) was a German composer and a pioneer of electronic music. He played an instrument called the Trautonium, an early form of electronic synthesizer.
Kadambini Ganguly (18 July 1861 – 3 October 1923) was one of the first Indian female doctors who practiced with a degree in modern medicine, alongside other pioneering women such as Anandibai Joshi. Ms Ganguly was the first woman to gain admission to Calcutta Medical College in 1884, subsequently trained in Scotland, and established a successful medical practice in India. She was born on 18 July 1861 in Bhagalpur, Bengal Presidency, British India.
Mehdi Hassan (18 July 1927 – 13 June 2012) was a Pakistani ghazal singer and playback singer for Lollywood. Widely considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of ghazal singing, Hassan is referred to as the “Shahenshah-e-Ghazal” (Emperor of Ghazal).
Mimar Sinan (15 April 1489 – 17 July 1588) was a renowned Ottoman architect and civil engineer who is widely considered one of the greatest architects in history. He lived during the 16th century and left a lasting legacy with his impressive architectural works that still stand today as masterpieces of Islamic architecture.
Toni Stone (17 July 1921 – 2 November 1996) was the first of three women to play professional baseball full-time for the Indianapolis Clowns, in the previously all-male Negro leagues. This also made her the first woman to play as a regular on an American big-league professional baseball team.
Müzeyyen Senar (16 July 1918 – 8 February 2015) was a renowned Turkish classical music singer who was widely regarded as one of the greatest Turkish vocalists of the 20th century. Her extraordinary voice, emotional depth, and extensive repertoire made her an iconic figure in Turkish music.
Elizeth Cardoso (16 July 1920 – 7 May 1990) was a prominent Brazilian singer and actress known for her powerful voice and emotional interpretations
Ida B. Wells (16 July 1862 – 25 March 1931) was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Celia Cruz (October 21, 1925, in Havana, Cuba – July 16, 2003, in Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA) was an iconic Cuban-American singer, known as the “Queen of Salsa.” Her remarkable career, which spanned over five decades, left an indelible mark on the world of Latin music.
Eugène Poubelle (15 April 1831 – 15 July 1907) was a French lawyer and diplomat who introduced waste containers to Paris and made their use compulsory. This introduction was so innovative at the time that Poubelle’s surname became synonymous with waste bins.
Anton Chekhov (29 January 1860 – 15 July 1904) was a Russian playwright and short-story writer who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is considered one of the greatest playwrights in the history of Western drama, and his plays are still widely performed today. He is also considered a master of the short story form.
Polde Bibič (3 February 1933 – 13 July 2012) was a Slovenian stage and film actor, writer, and academic professor. In addition to his role in the film Flowers in Autumn, as well as his work in the theater, Bibič was a recipient of several top awards in the field of arts in Slovenia.
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Wong Tung Jim, (August 28, 1899 – July 12, 1976), known professionally as James Wong Howe, was a highly accomplished Chinese-born American cinematographer with a prolific career spanning over 130 films. Renowned for his innovative filming techniques, he emerged as one of the most sought-after cinematographers in Hollywood during the 1930s … Read more