Born in March

Across more than seven decades of musical innovation, Quincy Jones has shaped the sound of the modern world. Composer, arranger,…

[powerpress] John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States, was born on 29 March 1790 at Greenway Plantation in…

[powerpress] Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, was born on 15 March 1767 in the Waxhaw region,…

[powerpress] James Madison, the fourth President of the United States and often referred to as the “Father of the Constitution,”…

[powerpress] Karen Carpenter, the ethereal voice behind some of the most beloved songs of the 1970s, remains an enduring figure…

[powerpress] Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, was a prominent British statesman in the early 18th century who played a…

Johann Sebastian Bach, born on March 31, 1685, in Eisenach, Germany, within a highly musical family, grew to become one…

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter whose vibrant colours and swirling brushstrokes continue to resonate with art lovers…

John Tyler (1790-1862) was a complex and controversial figure who left an indelible mark on American politics. Born on March…

Sir Michael Parkinson (1935-2023) was a beloved British broadcaster and television personality best known for his long-running chat show, “Parkinson.”…

Henry Royce (1863-1933), a pioneering engineer and co-founder of the legendary Rolls-Royce company, was born on March 27, 1863, in…

Leonard Nimoy (1931-2015), a revered actor and director who left an indelible mark on science fiction fandom, was born in…

Aretha Franklin (1942-2018), the undisputed “Queen of Soul,” reigned supreme with her powerful vocals and electrifying performances for over five…

Gustavus Henry March-Phillipps, fondly known as Gus, was a British military leader whose innovative spirit and bravery left a lasting…

[powerpress] “Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose.” – Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna da Silva…

[powerpress] “Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that…