Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in a log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky. His parents were Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln. Thomas was a farmer and carpenter while Nancy was illiterate. Abraham had an older sister Sarah and a younger brother Thomas Jr. When Abraham was two, the family moved to … Read more
Don Cockell was born on October 18, 1925 in the East End of London. From a young age, Cockell was drawn to boxing. He had his first amateur fight at age 14 and went on to have a very successful amateur career. Some key points about Cockell’s amateur boxing career: Cockell’s success as an amateur … Read more
Phil Ivey is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional poker players of all time. His numerous tournament wins and innovative approach to the game have earned him the nickname “The Tiger Woods of Poker.” This article will provide a comprehensive biography of Phil Ivey, examining his early life and introduction to poker, his … Read more
Dolly Parton was born on January 19, 1946 in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. She was one of 12 children born to poor sharecroppers Robert Lee Parton and Avie Lee Parton. Despite growing up in poverty, Parton pursued her love of music from a young age. At age 10, she appeared on local television and radio shows … Read more
A B Simpson was a Canadian-American pastor, theologian, author, and founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA). He was born on December 15, 1843 in Bayview, Ontario, Canada to James and Mary Simpson. Simpson studied at Knox College in Toronto and was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1865. In 1873, after pastoring churches … Read more
Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879 in Ulm, Germany to parents Hermann and Pauline. The Einstein family was Jewish, which would later cause trouble for them. As a child, Einstein experienced speech difficulties and kept to himself. He began learning mathematics and science from a young age from textbooks his uncle gave him. … Read more
Will Hurd is an American politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Texas’s 23rd congressional district from 2015 to 2021. He was the first black Republican elected to Congress from Texas. Prior to entering politics, Hurd worked for the CIA for nearly a decade as an operations officer. He decided to run for Congress … Read more
Don Wasek is an American entrepreneur and business executive best known for founding several successful companies in the fitness and nutrition industries. He has over 30 years of experience building brands and leading high-performance teams. Some facts about Don Wasek’s life and career: Don Wasek’s Early Life and Education Don Wasek was born in 1956 … Read more
Don Johnson is an American actor, producer, director, singer, and songwriter. He was born on December 15, 1949 in Flat Creek, Missouri. Johnson is best known for his starring roles in popular TV series like Miami Vice and Nash Bridges. Some of his most notable film roles include Tin Cup, Django Unchained, Machete, and Knives … Read more
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the “King of Pop”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his contributions to music, dance, and fashion along with his publicized personal life made him a global figure … Read more