Ernest Shackleton (15th February 1874 - 5th January 1922)
5th January 1922Ernest Shackleton, a renowned explorer, was born in 1874. Throughout his career, he led expeditions to Antarctica, including the famous Endurance expedition. Shackleton's determination and leadership continue to inspire adventurers and researchers today.
Aretha Franklin (25th March 1942 - 16th August 2018)
16th August 2018Arethra Franklin was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. The "Queen of Soul" has twice been placed ninth in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". With global sales of over 75 million records, Franklin is one of the world's best-selling music artists. In 2020, Franklin was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
George Orwell (25th June 1903 - 21st January 1950)
21st January 1950George Orwell was an English novelist and essayist who is best known for his novels Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. Orwell was a committed socialist and fought for the Republican side during the Spanish Civil War. He was critical of both capitalism and communism, and his work is marked by a profound concern for social justice.
Marilyn Monroe (1st June 1926 - 4th August 1962)
4th August 1962Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson, was an American actress, model and singer. Famous for playing "blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols in the 1950s. Her marriages were both highly publicized and both ended in divorce. On August 4 1962 she overdosed at her LA home; her death was ruled a probable suicide.
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