Ray Bradbury was born on August 22, 1920 in Waukegan, Illinois to Swedish immigrant father Leonard Spaulding Bradbury and Irish descent mother Esther Moberg Bradbury. His childhood home life was tumultuous with arguments between his parents which later influenced much of Bradbury’s writing. As a child, Bradbury was strongly attracted to fantasy, horror genres, and … Read more
Diana, Princess of Wales (born Diana Frances Spencer on July 1, 1961) was born into aristocracy as the daughter of Viscount and Viscountess Althorp. She grew up on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England. Diana had two older sisters, Sarah and Jane, and a younger brother, Charles. Her parents divorced when Diana was young, and … Read more
Peso pluma, whose real name is Juan Carlos Santiago, was born on January 10, 1975 in Mexico City, Mexico. From a young age, peso pluma took an interest in boxing. As an amateur, he had a record of 95 wins and 5 losses, winning several regional and national championships in Mexico. What weight class did … Read more
Pastor Allen Jackson was born on March 3, 1964 in small town Georgia. He grew up in a devoted Christian household with his parents and two older sisters. From an early age, Allen felt a calling to the ministry. He would often accompany his father, a Baptist pastor, on hospital visits and volunteer for church … Read more
Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. From a young age, Ali was interested in boxing. He started training at age 12 after his bike was stolen and a police officer suggested he learn how to box. As an amateur, Ali won six Kentucky Golden Gloves titles, … Read more
Michelle obama Robinson was born on January 17, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois. Her father, Fraser Robinson III, was a city water plant employee and Democratic precinct captain. Her mother, Marian Shields Robinson, was a secretary at Spiegel’s catalog store. Michelle grew up in a small bungalow on the South Side of Chicago where she shared … Read more
Martha Graham (1894-1991) was an American dancer and choreographer who revolutionized modern dance during her long and prolific career. Graham created over 180 works and a new dance technique that emphasized contraction and release. She was the first dancer ever to perform at the White House, travel abroad as a cultural ambassador, and receive the … Read more
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475-1564), commonly known as just Michelangelo, was one of the most influential artists of the Italian Renaissance. Known for his sculptures, paintings, and architecture, Michelangelo created some of the most iconic works of Western art including the statue of David and frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Over … Read more
Mark Twain (born Samuel Langhorne Clemens) was born on November 30, 1835 in the small town of Florida, Missouri. He was the sixth of seven children born to Jane Lampton Clemens and Marshall Clemens. His father worked as a lawyer and judge while his mother was a homemaker. Sadly, when Twain was only 4 years … Read more
Jane Goodall was born on April 3, 1934 in London, England. Her full name is Dame Jane Morris Goodall DBE. From an early age, Goodall loved animals and dreamed of studying them in their natural habitats in Africa. Goodall attended Uplands School in Bournemouth. She later worked as a secretary and a film production assistant … Read more