Albert Einstein (1879)
German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. His work on the photoelectric effect earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. His work on the photoelectric effect earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. His works include Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth.
Austrian composer widely regarded as among the greatest musical geniuses of all time. Despite his short life of 35 years, he composed over 600 works that remain cornerstones of classical music.
American civil rights activist whose refusal to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955 sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement.
Polish-French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobels in two sciences.
Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electrical supply system.
16th President of the United States who led the nation through the Civil War and abolished slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation. Widely regarded as one of the greatest American presidents.