Angela Dorothea Merkel was born on the 17th of July 1954 in Hamburg, Germany. Do you know that before she became a public figure as a German Politician, Angela was known for her exemplary baking and cooking skills? With a doctorate as a physical chemist, Angela Merkel was a former research scientist. She was also […]
Benazir Bhutto was born on the 21st of June 1953 in Karachi, Pakistan, and passed away on 27th December, 2007. Do you know that when Benazir returned from her exile in Britain, the crowds that came to greet her where so large it took her motorcade 9 hours and a half to travel 8 miles?
Xi Jinping was born on the 15th of June 1953 in Beijing, China. Do you know that Xi Jinping loves to read in his free time and is a fan of Russian literature? Considered China’s Paramount Leader, Xi Jinping is not only the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, but also the President
The Jaisalmer Fort was built in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, in 1156 AD. The Jaisalmer Fort is considered one of the largest forts in the world. 460 metres long and 230 metres wide, the Jaisalmer fort is situated on a hill in the Thar desert, and rises to a height of 76 metres. The fort was
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin was born on the 7th of October 1952 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Do you know that Putin is an amateur actor? He loves to appear in front of the camera, especially if he is portrayed as a hero! Vladimir Putin is the 2nd and 4th President of Russia. Having served as an
Gordon Mathew Thomas Sumner, popularly known as Sting, was born on the 2nd of October 1951 in Wallsend, England. Do you know that he got his iconic nickname ‘Sting’, because of a yellow black sweater he wore which made him look like a giant bee? Sting is a singer, songwriter, philanthropist and activist. He was
Dame Zaha Mohammad Hadid was born on the 31st of October 1950 in Baghdad, Iraq. Do you know that she founded the Zaha Hadid Architects with only 5 people in 1980? Today, there are over 300 employees. Zaha Hadid was the first woman to ever win the Pritzker Architecture Prize. An Iraqi British Architect, Zaha
Lakshmi Niwas Mittal was born on the 15th of June 1950 in Rajasthan, India. Do you know that the marriage of Lakshmi Mittal’s daughter was the second most expensive wedding in history? It was held in the Palace of Versailles. The Chairman and CEO of Arcelor Mittal, Lakshmi Mittal is an Indian steel tycoon whose
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson was born on the 18th of July 1950 in London, England. Do you know that Sir Richard Branson started his first business venture at the age of 16 years? The founder of the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson is a businessman whose net worth in 2015 was US $5 billion.
Wa Naa’s Palace was built in Ghana, in the 19th century. Wa Naa’s Palace is the home of the King of the Wala people, which are the major local population of the Wa Region. The palace is a striking example of Sudanese architecture. Made of mud-bricks, the earthen buildings are constructed using sundried mud-walls and
Helen Elizabeth Clark was born on the 26th of February 1950 in Hamilton, New Zealand. Do you know that in 2009 Helen Clark was made a member of the Order of New Zealand? The first woman to be elected at Prime Minister in New Zealand, Helen Clark was the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand,
Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, popularly known as Sunny Gavaskar, was born on the 10th of July 1949 in Mumbai, India. Do you know that when Sunil Gavaskar was born, the nurse mistakenly swapped him for a fisherwoman’s son? His uncle later found him placed next to the fisherwoman. Sunny Gavaskar is a former Indian cricketer and
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, popularly known as Sheikh Mohammed, was born on the 15th of July 1949 in Dubai, present-day United Arab Emirates. Do you know that Sheikh Mohammed is a strong believer of empowering women and gender equality? The Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Emir of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed has brought
Homi Jahangir Bhabha was born on the 30th of October 1909 in Bombay, British India, and passed away on 24th January, 1966. Do you know that Homi Bhabha not only identified but also named the Meson Particle? Known as the Father of the Indian Nuclear Programme, Homi Bhabha was a nuclear physicist and founding director/professor
King Ananda ruled over Mithila for many years. As time passed, he decided to give up power and become a monk. He instructed his commander, “Henceforth, no one will see my face. Only a servant will bring me food.” However, the king realised that there were too many distractions in Mithila. So, he decided to