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Franklin Pierce Biography Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States, was born on 23 November 1804 in Hillsborough,…

Henry John Deutschendorf Jr., known to the world as John Denver, was born on 31 December 1943 in Roswell, New…

Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, better known to the world as Mata Hari, was born on 7 August 1876 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.…

Bette Davis, one of the most iconic figures in Hollywood’s Golden Age, was born as Ruth Elizabeth Davis on 5…

William Cavendish, the 4th Duke of Devonshire, was a prominent figure in British politics during the mid-18th century. His political…

June 14th, marks the birthday of Ernesto “Che” Guevara. Born in 1928, this Argentinian doctor turned firebrand became a pivotal…

Orson Welles, born George Orson Welles on May 6, 1915, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was a child prodigy who blossomed into…

Did you know that Bing Crosby, the legendary crooner, was originally named Harry Lillis Crosby Jr. when he was born…

Loretta Lynn (1932-2022) was a country music powerhouse whose voice and songwriting championed the experiences of rural women. Born Loretta…

Have you ever wondered how a small boy from Norfolk became one of Britain’s most celebrated naval heroes?” From humble…

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison Thomas Alva Edison was born…

“Remember that the revolution is what is important, and each one of us, alone, is worth nothing.” – Che Guevara.…

“Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt” – Herbert Hoover. Some individuals seem to have a…

“Because something or someone looks or acts differently from us does not necessarily mean that it is ugly or bad”…

“It is therefore not unreasonable to suppose that some portion of the neglect of science in England, may be attributed…

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