Think Differently

Thomas Edison

Aug 7, 1877

Thomas Edison began his career as an American inventor, and is credited with the first industrial research laboratory as well as wide-scale energy distribution.

Albert Einstein

Sep 26, 1905

Einstein's "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" is published, creating changes in the mechanics of the speed of light.

Pablo Picasso

Feb 2, 1909

Picasso cofounded the cubist form of art by painting by the shapes he saw in his subjects and using monochrmatic paint.

Mahatma Gandhi

May 3, 1921

Mahatma Gandhi assumed leadership of the Indian National Congress, leading them to end poverty, oppression, and above all, to self-rule.

Frank Lloyd Wright

Oct 9, 1926

Wright's architectural career grew to full maturity with the design and development of Graycliff, Fallingwater and Taliesin West.

Martha Graham

Jun 9, 1936

Possibly the most influential dancer ever, Martha Graham made an impression on the dancing world with her first major work, bringing serious issues to the attention of the public through her dance.

Amelia Earhart

Jul 2, 1937

Amelia disappeared in a circumnavigational flight, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent aviator and author.

Alfred Hitchcock

Nov 5, 1939

Alfred Hitchcock moved to Hollywood and became a recognisable director in style.

Maria Callas

Feb 16, 1941

Maria Callas made her debut as an opera singer and became one of the most well-rounded, artistic singers in the 20th century.

Muhammed Ali

Jan 17, 1942

Muhammed Ali was one of the most influential boxers in American history, breaking racial and religious barriers.

Buckminster Fuller

Jul 16, 1948

Buckminster Fuller made geodosic domes popular and was given US patents for the creation of them.

Bob Dylan

Aug 28, 1963

Bob Dylan took a more political and cynical stance in his music and influenced people around the country.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Oct 14, 1964

Martin Luther King Jr won the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting racial discrimination in nonviolent ways.

Jim Henson

Oct 9, 1969

Jim Henson developed a children's program for public television that made use of puppets.

John Lennon

Jun 10, 1971

John Lennon writes his music in reflection of peace activism and anti-war efforts.

Ted Turner

Sep 9, 1980

Ted Turner created CNN, the first 24-hour news channel.

Sir Richard Branson

Aug 18, 1999

Richard Branson creates one of the most popular mobile phone services in the world.