
Albert Einstein
1879 – 1955 · Germany
Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist, best known for his theory of relativity. His work laid the foundation for modern physics, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
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1879 – 1955 · Germany
Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist, best known for his theory of relativity. His work laid the foundation for modern physics, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.

Dwayne Johnson is an American actor and professional wrestler. Known as 'The Rock' in WWE, he has appeared in numerous blockbuster films and has become one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood.
1969 – · United States
American singer and songwriter. He first won popularity in pop music and has since expanded into composing for Broadway musicals. His best-known song is "Barely Breathing."
1869 – 1940 · United States
Russian-born American anarchist and writer active in the women's suffrage and antiwar movements. Deported to Russia, she later took part in the Spanish Civil War.
1951 – · United States
American businessman. Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.

1712 – 1778 · Switzerland
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a philosopher and writer born in Switzerland. His thoughts greatly influenced democracy and educational theories.
1764 – 1827 · United Kingdom
English physician and writer. He authored The Book of Nature, a broad survey of natural science.
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1908 – 2005 · Austria
Austrian architect and Holocaust survivor who devoted most of his later life to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice.
1910 – 1987 · France
French dramatist. Known for Antigone and The Lark, he is one of the most prominent playwrights of 20th-century French theater.
1921 – 2004 · United States
American comedian and actor. Known for his 'no respect' catchphrase in stand-up comedy.