Elizabeth Peratrovich (4 July 1911 – 1 December 1958) was an Indigenous rights activist and civil rights leader who played a pivotal role in the fight against racial discrimination in Alaska. She was born in Petersburg, Alaska in 1911, and was a member of the Tlingit Native American tribe.
Monteiro Lobato (18 April 1882 – 4 July 1948) was a prominent Brazilian writer, educator, and publisher who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Brazilian literature for children.
Hubert Cecil Booth (4 July 1871 – 14 January 1955) was an English engineer, best known for having invented one of the first powered vacuum cleaners.
Haim Nachman Bialik (9 January 1873 – 4 July 1934) was a Jewish poet who wrote primarily in Hebrew but also in Yiddish. Bialik was one of the pioneers of modern Hebrew poetry. He was part of the vanguard of Jewish thinkers who gave voice to the breath of new life in Jewish life.
Kemal Sunal (10 November 1944 – 3 July 2000) was a legendary Turkish actor, celebrated for his unique humor and his enduring impact on Turkish cinema. With a career spanning several decades, he became a beloved figure in Turkey, leaving behind a legacy that continues to bring joy to audiences.
Katy Jurado (16 January 1924 – 5 July 2002) was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in over 80 films and television shows during her career. She began her acting career in her native Mexico before moving to Hollywood in the 1950s, where she became one of the first Latinx actresses to gain recognition in Hollywood.
Roberto Burle Marx (4 August 1909 – 4 June 1994) was a Brazilian landscape architect (as well as a painter, printmaker, ecologist, naturalist, artist, and musician) whose designs of parks and gardens made him world-famous.
Elsa Beskow (11 February 1874 – 30 June 1953) was a famous Swedish author and illustrator of children’s books. Among her better-known books are Tale of the Little Little Old Woman and Aunt Green, Aunt Brown and Aunt Lavender.
Františka Plamínková (5 February 1875 – 30 June 1942) was a Czech feminist and suffrage activist. she became involved in feminism because teachers were forbidden to marry. She transitioned into journalism, writing articles about inequality. Elected to the Prague City Council and the National Assembly, she served as Senate Chair when Czechoslovakia broke away from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Vincent van Gogh (29 March 1853 – 29 July 1890) was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who is considered one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time.
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Maria Tănase (25 September 1913 – 22 June 1963) was a celebrated Romanian singer and actress, often referred to as the “Queen of Romanian Folk Music.” With her powerful and emotive voice, she became an iconic figure in Romanian culture, leaving an indelible mark on the country’s music scene. Her interpretations … Read more
Chu Ming Silveira (4 April 1939 – 18 June 1997) was a Brazilian architect and designer, and creator of the Orelhão telephone booth.
Friedrich Fröbel (21 April 1782 – 21 June 1852) was a German educator and pedagogue who is best known as the founder of the Kindergarten movement, an educational approach for young children that emphasized play, creativity, and self-expression.
Gideon Sundback (24 April 1880 – 21 June 1954) was a Swedish-American electrical engineer, who is most commonly associated with his work in the development of the zipper.
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (18 March 1844 – 21 June 1908) was a Russian composer, a member of the group of composers known as The Five