Mother Teresa (August 26, 1910 – September 5, 1997)
- Brief biography: Roman Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity.
- Key achievements: Nobel Peace Prize, canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church.
- Historical context: Post-independence India, global humanitarian efforts.
- Impact: Dedicated her life to serving the poor and sick in Calcutta and worldwide.
- Notable quote: “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
- Legacy: Symbol of compassion and service to humanity.
Neil Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012)
- Brief biography: American astronaut and aeronautical engineer.
- Key achievement: First person to walk on the Moon.
- Historical context: Space Race between the United States and Soviet Union.
- Impact: His Moon landing was a pivotal moment in human history and space exploration.
- Notable quote: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
- Legacy: Inspiration for future generations of astronauts and space enthusiasts.
Virginia Woolf (January 25, 1882 – March 28, 1941)
- Brief biography: English writer and one of the most important modernist 20th-century authors.
- Key achievements: Pioneered the use of stream of consciousness as a narrative device.
- Historical context: Modernist movement in literature, women’s rights movement.
- Impact: Influential in feminist criticism and modernist literature.
- Notable work: “Mrs Dalloway,” “A Room of One’s Own.”
- Legacy: Continues to influence literature, feminist theory, and gender studies.
Alfred Hitchcock (August 13, 1899 – April 29, 1980)
- Brief biography: English film director and producer.
- Key achievements: Pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller genres.
- Historical context: Golden Age of Hollywood, development of film as an art form.
- Impact: Widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema.
- Notable work: “Psycho,” “Vertigo,” “Rear Window.”
- Legacy: His innovative techniques continue to influence modern filmmaking.
Marcus Garvey (August 17, 1887 – June 10, 1940)
- Brief biography: Jamaican-born political activist, publisher, journalist, and orator.
- Key achievements: Founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League.
- Historical context: Early 20th century, rising Black nationalism and Pan-Africanism.
- Impact: Promoted Black economic empowerment and repatriation to Africa.
- Notable quote: “Up, you mighty race, accomplish what you will.”
- Legacy: Influenced various Black nationalist and Pan-Africanist movements worldwide.