BIOGRAPHY

British navigator James Cook charted New Zealand and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef on his ship HMB Endeavour and later disproved the existence of the fabled southern continent Terra Australis.

American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger created a brand of clothing that was extremely popular with several different communities in the 1990s.

Marvin Gaye was a soul singer-songwriter with Motown in the 1960s and 1970s. He produced his own records and often addressed controversial themes.

American psychologist B.F. Skinner is best known for developing the theory of behaviorism, and for his utopian novel ‘Walden Two.’

Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American movie star, but her career was limited by racism and discrimination.

Known for balancing modern designs with traditional elegance, Vera Wang is one of the most prominent bridal wear designers in America.

American singer Lil Nas X’s song “Old Town Road” became a viral hit in 2019; his first album ‘Montero’ (2021) was also a success.

Spanish explorer and conquistador Francisco Pizarro helped Vasco Núñez de Balboa discover the Pacific Ocean, and after conquering Peru, founded its capital city, Lima.

David Ruffin was an American soul singer who rose to fame as one of the lead singers of the Temptations.

One of Hollywood’s leading ladies, Jennifer Lopez has also forged a successful pop and dance music career.