Rafael Pombo (November 7, 1833 – May 5, 1912) was a celebrated Colombian poet, writer, and fabulist who made significant contributions to the world of literature and is known for his enduring influence in Colombian culture.
Juliano Moreira (6 January 1872 – 2 May 1933) was a Brazilian psychiatrist, often considered the pioneer of psychoanalysis in Brazil. He was the first Brazilian university professor to cite and use psychoanalytic theory in the teaching of medicine.
Frankie Manning (26 May 1914 – 27 April 2009) was an American dancer, instructor, and choreographer. Manning is considered one of the founders of Lindy Hop, an energetic form of the jazz dance style known as swing.
Gabriel Figueroa (24 April 1907 – 27 April 1997) was a Mexican cinematographer who is regarded as one of the greatest cinematographers of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema.
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Zohra Segal (April 27, 1912 – July 10, 2014) was an iconic Indian actress, dancer, and choreographer. She was a trailblazing figure in the world of Indian entertainment, renowned for her versatile talent and contributions to both the stage and screen. Her remarkable career spanned over seven decades, making her one … Read more
Jamini Roy (11 April 1887 – 24 April 1972) was an Indian painter. He was honoured with the State award of Padma Bhushan in 1954.
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.
William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist.
Salmah binti Ismail, better known as Saloma (22 January 1935 – 25 April 1983), was a celebrated Malaysian singer and actress whose contributions left an indelible mark on the country’s entertainment landscape.
Karel Appel (25 April 1921 – 3 May 2006) was a Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet. He started painting at the age of fourteen.
Lygia Clark (October 23, 1920 – April 25, 1988) was a pioneering Brazilian artist celebrated for her remarkable contributions to contemporary art.
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.
Ella Fitzgerald (25 April 1917 – 15 June 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the “First Lady of Song”, “Queen of Jazz”, and “Lady Ella.”
Richard Trevithick (13 April 1771 – 22 April 1833) was a British inventor and mining engineer. He was an early pioneer of steam-powered road and rail transport, and his most significant contributions were the development of the first high-pressure steam engine and the first working railway steam locomotive.
Raúl Soldi (27 March 1905 – 21 April 1994) was an Argentine artist, painter, and set designer known for his colorful, expressive paintings and his work on numerous films and theater productions.