Michael Joseph Jackson was born on the 29th of August 1958 in Gary, Indiana, U.S., and passed away on 25th June, 2009. Do you know that Michael Jackson was diagnosed with vitiligo, a rare skin diseases that causes a person to lose pigmentation in his skin? Known the world over as The King of Pop, […]
Madonna Louise Ciccone, popularly known as Madonna, was born on the 16th of August 1958 in Michigan, U.S. Do you know that Madonna is said to be a certified genius, with an IQ of 140? Madonna, an American singer, songwriter and actress, is popularly referred to as the ‘Queen of Pop’. Her songs have influenced
The Sigiriya Fort was built in Sri Lanka between 477 BC and 495 BC. An ancient rock fortress built on a formation almost 200 metres in height, the Palace was on the top of the rock, with frescoes decorating the entire side. Halfway up the rock, on a plateau the gateway for the palace was
Ellen Lee DeGeneres was born on the 26th of January 1958 in Louisiana, U.S. Do you know that Ellen competed against Michelle Obama to see who could do the maximum push-ups, and lost? A notable comedian, actor, producer, writer and most importantly talk show host, Ellen has been the host of her own talk show,
Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani was born on the 19th of April 1957 in Aden, Yemen. Do you know that Mukesh Ambani has been India’s richest person for almost a decade? The chairman and MD of Reliance Industries Limited (a Fortune 500 company), Mukesh Ambani is an Indian business magnate who is considered to be amongst the
Jeffrey Robert Immelt was born on the 19th of February 1956 in Ohio, United States. Do you know that Jeffrey Immelt has worked for almost his entire career at GE, except a brief time when he worked at P & G Company? Chairman and CEO of the General Electric, the conglomerate, Jeff Immelt is an
Arundhati Bhattacharya was born on the 18th of March 1956 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Do you know that in spite of no MBA degree, Arundhati managed to guide the bank to new heights by taking on various roles? The first woman to be the Chairperson of a 208-year-old public sector bank, i.e. State Bank
Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi was born on the 28th of October 1955 in Tamil Nadu, India. Do you know that Indra Nooyi played the lead guitar in an all girls’ band? Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo., Indra Nooyi is considered in the top 100 most powerful women in the world. PepsiCo. is the second largest food
The Dambulla Cave Temples were built in Sri Lanka, between the 1st century BC and 1250 AD. The Dambulla cave complex comprises 5 caves that were built under a huge overhanging rock and carved with drip lines, so as to keep the interiors dry. The caves are filled with statues, inscriptions and paintings of the
Steven Paul Jobs was born on the 24th of February 1955 in San Francisco, California, U.S., and passed away on 5th of October 2011. Do you know that Steve Jobs was fired from Apple for ‘being too young’? Inventor and IT entrepreneur, Steve Jobs was the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc. He was
William Henry Gates-III, popularly known as Bill Gates, was born on the 28th of October 1955 in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Do you know that even though Bill Gates did not have a college degree he aimed to be a millionaire by the age of 30? He became a billionaire by 31. Bill Gates is the
Jeffery Koons was born on the 21st of January 1955 in Pennsylvania, U.S. Do you know that his work known as ‘Tulips’ was sold for more than $33 million in 2012? An artist who recreates everyday objects like balloon animals, Jeff Koons creates his work in stainless steel with a mirror-like finish. He has sold
Orpah Gail Winfrey was born on the 29th of January 1954 in Mississippi, U.S. Do you know that Winfrey was named Orpah at birth, after a Biblical character? However, after people constantly had mispronounced it, the name ‘Oprah’ stuck. Primarily a philanthropist, talk show host and producer, Oprah Winfrey has been dubbed the ‘Queen of
Jackie Chan was born on the 7th of April 1954 in Victoria Peak, British Hong Kong. Do you know that Jackie Chan has performed stunts that have almost killed him? He holds a Guinness World Record for performing the most number of stunts by any stuntman. An actor, martial artist, stuntman, director and producer; Jackie
The Old Cast-Iron Bridge was built in Spanish Town, Jamaica, in 1801. In the 18th century Jamaica’s House of Assembly passed an act authorizing the construction of a bridge between Spanish Town and Kingston. It is supported by 4 arched ribs that are fitted with cast-iron frames and reinforced with stone abutments. The Walker ironworks