Albert Einstein (March 14, 1879 – April 18, 1955)
- Brief biography: German-born theoretical physicist.
- Key achievements: Theory of relativity, contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Historical context: Revolutionary period in physics at the turn of the 20th century.
- Impact: Fundamentally changed our understanding of space, time, and gravity.
- Notable quote: “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
- Legacy: Synonymous with genius, his theories still drive modern physics research.
Frida Kahlo (March 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954)
- Brief biography: Mexican artist known for her self-portraits and works inspired by nature and Mexican culture.
- Key achievements: Pioneered surrealist and naive art styles.
- Historical context: Post-revolutionary Mexico, modernist art movement.
- Impact: Challenged beauty standards and gender norms through art.
- Notable work: “The Two Fridas.”
- Legacy: Icon of female empowerment and Mexican indigenous culture.
Gabriel García Márquez (March 6, 1927 – April 17, 2014)
- Brief biography: Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist.
- Key achievements: Nobel Prize in Literature, pioneer of magical realism.
- Historical context: Latin American Boom in literature.
- Impact: Brought Latin American literature to global prominence.
- Notable work: “One Hundred Years of Solitude.”
- Legacy: Influenced generations of writers worldwide.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (March 15, 1933 – September 18, 2020)
- Brief biography: American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Key achievements: Second female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, advocate for gender equality and women’s rights.
- Historical context: Women’s rights movement in the United States.
- Impact: Advanced gender equality through landmark legal victories.
- Notable quote: “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”
- Legacy: Inspiration for gender equality movements, pop culture icon (“Notorious RBG”).
Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) (March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991)
- Brief biography: American children’s author, political cartoonist, illustrator, poet, animator, and filmmaker.
- Key achievements: Revolutionized children’s literature with imaginative stories and illustrations.
- Historical context: Post-war America, rise of children’s educational entertainment.
- Impact: Made reading fun and accessible for generations of children.
- Notable work: “The Cat in the Hat,” “Green Eggs and Ham.”
- Legacy: Continues to be a beloved figure in children’s literature and education.