Soulful Serenade: The Timeless Legacy of Ella Fitzgerald
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.”
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22 April: Tribute to Richard Trevithick
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.
21 April: Tribute to Raúl Soldi
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.
22 April: Remembering Maria Zambrano on Birthday
Maria Zambrano (22 April 1904 – 6 February 1991) was a Spanish essayist and philosopher associated with the Generation of ’36 movement.
23 April: Remembering Max Planck on Birthday
Max Planck (23 April 1858 – 4 October 1947) was a German theoretical physicist whose discovery of energy quanta won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.
23 April: Tribute to Sachio Kinugasa
Today’s Doodle honors the 76th birthday of Japanese baseball player Sachio Kinugasa (18 January 1947 – 23 April 2018). He broke the record for most consecutive baseball games played in 1987 and held it for nine more years.
23 April: Remembering Pixinguinha on Birthday
Pixinguinha (23 April 897 – 17 February 1973) was a Brazilian composer, arranger, flautist and saxophonist. He was widely regarded as one of the most important and influential musicians in the history of Brazilian popular music.
23 April: Remembering Sergey Prokofiev on Birthday
Sergey Prokofiev (23 April 1891 – 5 March 1953) was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and innovative composers of the 20th century, known for his distinctively modernist style that combined traditional forms with experimental techniques.
23 April: Remembering Shoen Uemura on Birthday
Shoen Uemura (23 April 1875 – 27 August 1949) also known as Shoen Utagawa, was a prominent Japanese artist known for her exceptional skill in ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking technique.
23 April: Tribute to Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez (31 March 1927 – 23 April 1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA)
23 April: Remembering Rosy Afsari on Birthday
Rosy Afsari (23 April 1946 – 9 March 2007) was an actress in the Bangladeshi film industry. She was awarded the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in its first ceremony in 1975 for her role in the film Lathial.
23 April: Remembering Ngaio Marsh on Birthday
Ngaio Marsh (23 April 1895 – 18 February 1982) was a New Zealand mystery writer and theatre director. She was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1966.
Echoes of Courage: The Remarkable Journey of Zofia Nasierowska
Shoen Uemura (24 April 1938 – 3 October 2011) was a prominent figure in the field of literature, known for her contributions to Polish literature and her impactful career as a writer.
Manuel Ponce: A Mexican Maestro’s Journey in Classical Music
Manuel María Ponce (December 8, 1882 – April 24, 1948) was a revered Mexican composer, leaving an indelible mark on the world of classical music. His life, career, legacy, and awards collectively showcase his profound impact on the musical landscape. Life & Career Born in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, on December 8, 1882, Manuel Ponce displayed … Read more
Karin Boye: A Literary Luminary and Advocate for Equality
Karin Boye (26 October 1900 – 24 April 1941) was a Swedish poet, novelist, and essayist celebrated for her contributions to Swedish literature and her passionate advocacy for social and gender equality.