She is an American singer, songwriter and musician.

The Underground Railroad was a lifeline for slaves escaping to freedom, and Harriet Tubman was undoubtedly one of its most famous "conductors."

He was born on 2nd October 1869 at Porbandar, Gujarat. Every year we celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on 2nd October. The day is observed as International nonviolence day too.

He was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He was best known for improving civil rights by using nonviolent civil disobedience, based on his Christian beliefs.

She was born in Albania in 1910, and died in 1997. She became famous for starting the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India. She began this in 1950 and for over forty years, she looked after the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work.

He was a South African politician and activist. On April 27, 1994, he was made the first President of South Africa elected in a fully represented democratic election. Mandela was also the first black President of his country, South Africa.

The Wright brothers found they had the magic formula on December 17th, 1903; they succeeded in flying the first free, controlled flight. Wilbur flew their plane for 59 seconds, at 852 feet, an extraordinary achievement.

He ended American involvement in the Vietnam War, and his administration succeeded in achieving a negotiated settlement.

He was one of the great world leaders of the 20th century. His leadership helped Britain to stand strong against Hitler and the Germans, even when they were the last country left fighting. He is also famous for his inspiring speeches and quotes.