Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia. He was the third child born to Peter Jefferson, a planter and surveyor, and Jane Randolph, a member of one of Virginia’s most distinguished families. Jefferson had two older sisters, Jane and Mary, and five younger siblings – Elizabeth, Martha, Peter, Lucy, and Randolph. … Read more
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in Mvezo, a village near Mthatha in the Transkei, South Africa. His father, Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa, was a local chief and adviser to the acting paramount chief of the Thembu people. Mandela grew up in Qunu, where his father moved the family when Mandela was still … Read more
Ella Fitzgerald is considered one of the most celebrated and influential jazz vocalists of all time. Over her nearly 60 year career, Ella left an indelible mark on jazz music and American culture with her distinct scat singing and incredible vocal range spanning three octaves. This article explores Ella’s early life, rise to fame during … Read more
Elizabeth Taylor is considered one of the last great movie stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Over her decades-long career, Taylor earned recognition not just for her undeniable beauty and talent onscreen, but also for her philanthropy, business savvy, and trailblazing activism. Early Life and Career Beginnings Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor was born on February … Read more
Elizabeth Barrett Browning (née Moulton-Barrett) was one of the most prominent English poets of the Victorian era. She was born on March 6, 1806 in Durham County, England to Edward Moulton-Barrett and Mary Graham Clarke. Her father was a wealthy landowner who owned sugar plantations in Jamaica. Elizabeth was the oldest of 12 children, although … Read more
Dwayne Douglas Johnson, better known as “The Rock,” has become one of the most recognizable and highest-paid actors in Hollywood over the last two decades. But his path to superstardom started in the wrestling ring. Early Life and Football Career Dwayne Johnson was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California. He is the son … Read more
Clint Walker (born Norman Eugene Walker on May 30, 1927) is an American actor best known for his starring role as “Cheyenne Bodie” in the ABC/Warner Brothers western series Cheyenne from 1955 to 1963. Early Life and Background Clint Walker was born in Hartford, Illinois and had a very difficult childhood. Some key events in … Read more
Christina Sandera was born on March 15, 1980 in Los Angeles, California to parents Mark and Sarah Sandera. Her father worked as an architect and her mother was an elementary school teacher. Family and Siblings Christina has an older brother named Daniel. Growing up, Christina was very close with her brother and parents. Family was … Read more
Charles Robert Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. His father, Robert Darwin, was a wealthy doctor and financier and his mother, Susannah Darwin, was the daughter of the famous pottery entrepreneur Josiah Wedgwood. Details | Date of Birth | February 12, 1809 | Place of Birth | Shrewsbury, England | Parents … Read more
Cesar Chavez was born on March 31, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona to Mexican American parents Juana Estrada and Librado Chavez. His family lost their farm during the Great Depression and became migrant farm workers, traveling between Arizona and California to harvest crops. He had two brothers and six sisters. Chavez grew up in the fields … Read more