Vladimir Lenin, born Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov in 1870 (April 22nd in the Julian calendar, April 10th in the Gregorian calendar)…
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Catherine de’ Medici (1519-1589) was a powerful and controversial figure who left an indelible mark on French history. Born on…
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John Tyler (1790-1862) was a complex and controversial figure who left an indelible mark on American politics. Born on March…
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Nikola Tesla was born on 10 July 1856 in the village of Smiljan which is now part of Croatia but…
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Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace, in Oxfordshire on 30 November 1874. He grew up as part of Great…
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Lyndon Baines Johnson, known to most as LBJ, was born on 27 August 1908 in Gillespie County, Texas, USA. He…
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Eric Arthur Blair who would be later known as George Orwell was born on 15 June 1903 in Motihari which…
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“Never make a defence or apology before you be accused.” – King Charles I On 19 November 1600, Anne of…
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“I am like any other man. All I do is supply a demand.” – Al Capone Alphonse Gabriel Capone was…
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“We all go a little mad sometimes.” – Ted Bundy Ted Bundy was a serial killer who was executed in…
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“The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind.” – Humphrey Bogart Humphrey DeForest Bogart was…
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“Today 23 years ago dear Grandmama died. I wonder what she would have thought of a Labour government” – King…
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“Human life is far more important than just getting to the top of a mountain” – Sir Edmund Hillary. Sir…
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“Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to…
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“Live without seeing, but be what you are.” – Louis Braille Louis Braille Biography Born on 4 January 1809, Louis…
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“I feel confident imposing change on myself. It’s a lot more fun progressing than looking back. That’s why I need…
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