Bruno Mars was born Peter Gene Hernandez on October 8, 1985 in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father, Peter Hernandez, was a Latin percussionist from Brooklyn, and his mother, Bernadette San Pedro Bayot, was a Filipina singer. As a young child, Bruno was surrounded by music and performance. He got his stage name, Bruno Mars, from a … Read more
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. His family belonged to the minor Corsican nobility and supported Corsican independence from France. As a boy, Napoleon attended school in mainland France, first at Autun and later at the military academy in Brienne-le-Château. Childhood and Family Background Napoleon … Read more
Mario Dumaual was born on November 2nd, 1977 in Cauayan City, Isabela to parents Rodrigo and Lilia Dumaual. Few expected that this small town boy would go on to become one of the most prominent and influential Filipino basketball players. His journey has inspired many and serves as a testament to the power of hard … Read more
Louis Armstrong was one of the most influential and innovative jazz musicians of the 20th century. Born into poverty in New Orleans, Armstrong overcame hardship and adversity to emerge as America’s first jazz superstar and cultural ambassador to the world. His singular warm trumpet tone and charm with audiences captivated listeners and made him a … Read more
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was the prototypical Renaissance man with talents and intellect spanning across disciplines. His curious mind prodded him to make groundbreaking discoveries in art, engineering, anatomy, inventions, and more. While Leonardo is best known for iconic artworks like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, he had an expansive impact as an … Read more
Henry Ford was born on July 30, 1863 on a farm near Dearborn, Michigan. His parents, William and Mary Ford, were farmers who had emigrated from Ireland during the potato famine. Ford attended school only until the age of 15, with little success. He disliked farm work and left home at age 16 to take … Read more
Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) was a prominent American abolitionist, author, and orator who escaped slavery and became a leader in the abolition movement in the 19th century. He was known for his dazzling oratory skills and insightful memoirs and speeches, which helped fuel the abolitionist cause and fight for equal rights. Early Life Frederick Augustus Washington … Read more
Donald Trump was born on June 14, 1946 in Queens, New York City. His parents were Frederick C. and Mary Anne Trump. Donald was one of five children. He attended the Kew-Forest School from kindergarten through seventh grade. At age 13, his parents enrolled him in the New York Military Academy, hoping the discipline of … Read more
Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. His father, Josiah Franklin, was a soap and candlemaker who had immigrated from England. His mother, Abiah Folger, was Josiah’s second wife. Benjamin’s Siblings and Early Education Benjamin was the 15th child and youngest son out of 17 children in the Franklin family. He … Read more
Babe Ruth is considered by many to be the greatest baseball player who ever lived. His larger-than-life personality and unprecedented power at the plate made him one of the most famous men of the early 20th century. This article explores Ruth’s life and career in depth. When Was Babe Ruth Born? Babe Ruth was born … Read more