4. STEVE JOBS (1955-2011)
WHY?
Because he has been referred as a “Father of Digital Revolution”. He was co-founder of the famous Apple Inc. He was also the founder of Pixar an animation company.
Born: February 24th 1955(age 56)
Occupation: Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc., Primary investor and CEO of Pixar,Founder and CEO of NeXT
Spouse: Laurene Powell
Children: 4
3. ABDUL KALAM (1931-2015)
WHY?
Because he was an Indian scientist who also served as the President of India from 2002-07. He has been awarded the highest civilian award of Bharat Ratna by the Government of India.
Born: October 15th 1931 (aged 83)
Residence: Rameshwaram, Ramnad District, Madras
Profession: Professor, Author, Aerospace scientist
2. STEPHEN HAWKING (1942-PRESENT)
WHY?
Stephen Hawking is an imminent scientist in the field of Theoretical Physics and Cosmology. Hawking has been conferred with 12 honorary degrees and has been awarded CBE (UK), and he is also a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (USA) to name a few.
Born: 8 January 1942 (age 74)
Residence: United Kingdom
Occupation: English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author and Director of Research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology
Spouse: Jane Wilde Hawking, Elaine Mason
Children: 3
1. NELSON MANDELA (1918-2013)
WHY?
Nelson Mandela was South Africa’s first elected President in a democratic election from 1994-99. He was accredited internationally for his anti-apartheid revolution and received numerous honors including Presidential Medal of Freedom (U.S.A), Order of Lenin (Russia), Bharat Ratna (India) and the most notable Nobel Peace Prize. He is often described as “the father of the nation” by the South Africans.
Born: 18 July 1918 (aged 95)
Occupation: Activist, Politician, Philanthropist, Lawyer
Spouse: Evelyn Ntoko Mase, Winnie Madikizela, Graça Machel
Children: 6
