(NB&CL) In Eastern culture, the year of the Snake often evokes the image of talented, intelligent and mysterious people. Each character born in the year of the Snake has a unique story, a challenging but also inspiring journey, capable of doing great things.
1. Naturalist Charles Darwin (February 12, 1809)
Charles Darwin was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist best known for his theory of evolution by natural selection, a revolutionary discovery that changed the way we understand life and the development of species on Earth.
Published in 1859, On the Origin of Species is Darwin’s most important work and the foundation of evolutionary theory. The book brought a breath of fresh air to the scientific community, challenging the classical view of the origin of species held by religions and creationism. His findings ushered in a new era in biological research and are the foundation of genetics, the modern biological model, and modern evolutionary theory.
2. US President Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809)
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is one of the greatest figures in American history. He is known for his important contributions to the emancipation of slaves and is one of the most revered leaders for his ideals of freedom, justice and equality.
The American Civil War broke out in 1861 and lasted four years. Lincoln led the Northern Army to fight to preserve the country's unity and end slavery. One of his most important decisions was to issue the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which officially ended slavery in the rebelling southern states. The Northern Army won the Civil War in 1865. However, just days after the war ended, Lincoln was assassinated.
3. Scientist Alfred Nobel (October 21, 1833)
With 355 patents, Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel is one of the greatest inventors in history. In particular, the invention of dynamite brought about a revolution in industry. By 1868, after being perfected, this powerful explosive became safer and easier to control, opening up countless applications in construction and mining, thereby changing the face of the world.
Besides, he is also the “father” of the Nobel Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in the world. In the last years of his life, Alfred Nobel realized that his inventions were being used to produce weapons, causing suffering to humanity. This made him feel remorseful and decided to leave all his assets to a higher purpose.
4. Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi (October 2, 1869)
Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most famous and respected historical figures in the world. He is known as the “Father of the Nation” of India for his leadership in the struggle for India’s independence from the British Empire. He was not only a political leader but also a thinker and social activist and changed the face of the Indian national liberation movement, deeply influencing freedom movements around the world.
Under pressure from Gandhi's resistance movements and the people's struggles, the British government finally gave in and on August 15, 1947, India gained independence. This was a historic victory not only for India but also for the non-violent method that Gandhi had pursued.
5. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali (January 17, 1942)
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Ali began boxing at a young age. In 1964, at the age of 22, Muhammad Ali shocked the boxing world by defeating reigning champion Sonny Liston to win the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship.
In 1966, Ali spoke out against the Vietnam War and was convicted of draft evasion, stripped of his championship title and banned from competing for three years, from 1967 to 1970. Muhammad Ali is not only one of the greatest legends in sports history, but is also known for his uncompromising spirit of fighting for justice and human rights.
6. Astronomer Stephen Hawking (January 8, 1942)
Stephen Hawking is one of the greatest theoretical physicists of the 20th and 21st centuries. He is best known for his revolutionary theory of Hawking radiation, which he developed in 1974. According to this theory, black holes are not completely black objects as scientists had previously thought, but instead emit thermal radiation. This theory changed the way scientists view black holes and cosmology.
Hawking was born in Oxford to a family of doctors. In 1963, Hawking was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a disease that gradually progressed over decades and left him paralyzed. After losing the ability to speak, he communicated through a speech-generating device that initially used hand-held switches and later used cheek muscles.
7. General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping (June 1, 1953)
Xi Jinping was born into a family of revolutionary cadres. He went through many stages in his career, from factory worker to provincial leader, before becoming General Secretary and President of China.
Since taking power in China, Xi Jinping has introduced many important policies, reshaping China and its role in the international arena. Some typical policies include “One Belt, One Road” - a major initiative to connect China with countries in Asia, Europe and Africa through infrastructure projects and investment. General Secretary and President Xi Jinping is a leader with far-reaching influence, not only in China but also around the world.
Ha Trang
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