Moses   Egypt : Hebrew Prophet : ‘ Ten Commandments’ Birth — Death : 13th Century B.C. Moses, was the Hebrew prophet who liberated his people— the Hebrews from Egyptian subjugation and led them back to Israel: This journey took 40 years to complete. Moses gave the famous Ten Commandments to his people. These are still the basic rules of conduct for all Christians. These were dictated to Moses by Jehovah,...

Bobby Fischer   U.S.A.: Chess King Birth :1843 James Robert Fischer (Bobby Fischer) of U.S.A. and Gary Kasparov of U.S.S.R. are the two most well-known chess players who established their supremacy in such a difficult sport as chess at a comparatively very young age. Bobby achieved a very spectacular success when he became the national chess champion of U.S.A. at the age of 13 only. The year 1972 has historical importance...

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar   India: Father of Indian Constitution Birth : 1893       Death : 1956 As the unquestioned leader of the depressed classes and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, the name of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar will always be remembered in Indian history. His was the main inspiration behind the inclusion of special provisions in the Constitution of India for the development of schedule caste people. Dr. Ambedkar played...

J. Krishnamurti   India : A World Teacher Birth : 1895       Death : 1986 Jiddu Krishnamurti was one of the profoundest thinkers of the modem age. He gave a new meaning to spiritualism and salvation and brought them to the level of the common people. He had no faith in traditions, prayers and the institution of ‘Guru’ or the ‘Master’ and his thinking rose much above the identities of motherland,...

W A  Mozart   Austria : Great Music Composer. Birth : 1756                 Death : 1791 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is one of the greatest music composers of the West. He was a music genius who gave a new direction of the western music and also brought great improvement in it. In its beauty and purity of style, Mozart’s music is one of the greatest ever written. Mozart started his music career...

Erwin Rommel   Germany : Renowned General of World War II Birth : 1891 Death : 1944 Erwin Rommel was one of the most capable generals who fought during the Second World War. He earned the admiration and respect of both his own men and opponents. He made his full contribution in Hitler’s early victories over France and Poland. His greatest achievement in the battlefield which made him so famous was...

Akbar – The Great   India : Moghul Emperor Birth : 1542       Death : 1605 Akbar ranks among the greatest rulers in the history of the world. He is the real founder of the Moghul Empire in India. During the entire medievel period, Akbar was the only ruler who strived for secularism in the country. Akbar succeeded to the throne on 14 February 1556, at the age of only 13...

Jesse Owens   U.S.A. : Greatest Athlete of the Century Birth : 1914       Death : 1980 Jesse Owens was truly the pride of the black races. German dictator Hitler who himself was a believer in the theory of the superiority of white races in sports, was surprised at the incredible performance of young Owens in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. At Berlin Olympics, Owens won 4 gold medals and established some...