William “Will” Bunch was born in 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From an early age, Bunch was an avid reader and developed a passion for writing. He attended Northeast Catholic High School and sharpened his reporting and writing skills as editor of the student newspaper. After graduating high school in 1976, Bunch attended Georgetown University in … Read more
Emily Dickinson was born on December 10, 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts. Her father, Edward Dickinson, was a prominent lawyer and politician who served in the Massachusetts state legislature. Her mother, Emily Norcross Dickinson, was a quiet homemaker. Emily had an older brother named William Austin and a younger sister named Lavinia. The Dickinson family was … Read more
Emily Jane Brontë was born on July 30, 1818 in Thornton, Yorkshire, England. She was the fifth of six children born to Patrick Brontë and Maria Branwell Brontë. The Brontë family moved to Haworth in 1820 when Patrick was appointed perpetual curate of St Michael and All Angels’ Church. Emily’s mother Maria died of cancer … Read more
Eric Mays was born in 1975 in Detroit, Michigan to parents John and Sarah Mays. From a young age, Eric displayed an aptitude for math and science. He spent hours taking apart and reassembling electronic devices in his parents’ basement in an effort to understand how they worked. In high school, Eric excelled in physics … Read more
Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi to Vernon and Gladys Presley. His twin brother, Jesse Garon, was stillborn. Elvis grew up in humble circumstances and moved frequently with his working-class family. However, he was very close to his parents, especially his mother Gladys. The Presley family attended the Assembly of … Read more
Corky Lee was born in 1948 in Queens, New York to Chinese immigrant parents who ran a laundry shop. From a young age, Corky was interested in photography. He studied photography at Queens College, graduating with a BA in Photography in 1969. After college, Corky worked various jobs, including as a social worker and teacher, … Read more
Britney Jean Spears was born on December 2, 1981 in McComb, Mississippi to Jamie and Lynne Spears. From a young age, Spears displayed an aptitude for performing. She began taking dance and vocal lessons as a toddler, winning her first talent competition at age five. In 1992, Spears tried out for Disney’s The All New … Read more
World Wrestling Entertainment, better known as the WWE, is an American integrated media and entertainment company known for professional wrestling. Over the decades, many iconic “WWE legends” have made their mark in the world of sports entertainment. Their fascinating stories and larger-than-life personas have captured the imagination of fans worldwide. This article will provide biographies … Read more
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and one of the world’s preeminent dramatists. His works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 39 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses. His plays have been translated into … Read more
Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. His family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina when he was still a toddler. Developing His Basketball Skills From a young age, basketball became Jordan’s passion. As a sophomore in high school, he failed to make the varsity team. But that failure only pushed … Read more