Tarfa Abdel-Kheir Adam (30 December 1947 – 21 August 2007), known professionally as Etab, was a Saudi Arabian singer active from the 1960s to the 1990s. She was first Saudi Arabia’s first female singer.
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Sharifah Azah Syed Mohammad Alsagoff, also known as Azah Aziz, and more commonly recognized as Mak Ungku (21 August 1928 – 9 July 2012), was a prominent figure in Malay culture within Malaysia. She was notably the spouse of Royal Professor Ungku Abdul Aziz Ungku Abdul Hamid and the mother of … Read more
Otto Wichterle (27 October 1913 – 18 August 1998) was a renowned Czech chemist and inventor whose pioneering work in the field of polymer chemistry and the invention of soft contact lenses revolutionized ophthalmology and eye care.
Hashim Khan (1 July 1914 – 18 August 2014) was a squash player from Pakistan. He won the British Open Squash Championships
Mies van der Rohe (27 March 1886 – 17 August 1969) was a German-American architect and designer known for his modernist and minimalist approach to architecture.
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Kikuko Tsumura (16 August 1978) is a renowned Japanese writer hailing from Osaka. Her literary achievements include receiving several esteemed Japanese literary awards, such as the Akutagawa Prize, Noma Literary New Face Prize, Dazai Osamu Prize, Kawabata Yasunari Prize, and Oda Sakunosuke Prize. Life and Career Tsumura was born in Osaka, … Read more
Robert Bunsen (30 March 1811– 16 August 1899 was a German chemist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry. He is best known for inventing the Bunsen burner, a laboratory tool that is still widely used today.
Diana Wynne Jones (16 August 1934 – 26 March 2011) stood as a prominent British writer, poet, academic, literary critic, and author of short stories. Her primary focus rested on crafting fantasy and speculative fiction novels catering to children and young adults. While her works are commonly categorized as fantasy, a portion of her creations … Read more
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Tina Modotti, (16 August 1896 – 5 January 1942) was an Italian photographer, model, actress, and revolutionary political activist affiliated with the Comintern. She departed from Italy in 1913 and relocated to the United States, where she settled in San Francisco along with her father and sister. During her time in … Read more
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Subhadra Kumari Chauhan (16 August 1904 –15 February 1948) was a notable Indian poet, known for her contributions to literature and her inspiring poems. Among her most celebrated works is the poem “Jhansi ki Rani,” which pays tribute to the brave Queen of Jhansi. Life and Career Born in Nihalpur village … Read more
Image Courtesy: Google Doodle Ebenezer Cobb Morley (16 August 1831 –20 November 1924) was an English sportsman who holds a significant place in the history of modern football and the Football Association (FA). Life and Career Born at 10 Garden Square, Princess Street, in Hull, Morley’s father was the Reverend Ebenezer Morley, a nonconformist minister, … Read more
Thanpuying Puangroi Apaiwong (28 December 1914 – 17 August 2000) was a Thai composer, thought to be the first woman composer in Thailand. She is best known for the classic “Bua Kao” (“White Lotus”), which was awarded as “Song of Asia” by UNESCO in 1979 and made her a staple in the national repertoire. Life and Career … Read more
Olga Orozco (17 March 1920 – 15 August 1999) was an Argentine poet and writer. She was a recipient of the FIL Award. She was known for her surrealist poetry, which explored themes of love, death, and spirituality.
Grazia Deledda (27 September 1871 – 15 August 1936) stands as a distinguished Italian novelist, celebrated for her profound storytelling and the exploration of the human condition. This biography delves into her life, career, legacy, and the enduring impact of her literary contributions. Life & Career Grazia Maria Cosima Deledda was born on 27 September … Read more
René François Ghislain Magritte (21 November 1898 – 15 August 1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his depictions of familiar objects in unfamiliar, unexpected contexts, which often provoked questions about the nature and boundaries of reality and representation.