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Today, we celebrate the birth of Peter Falk, the legendary actor best known for his portrayal of the beloved detective Lieutenant Columbo. Falk’s career spanned over five decades, leaving an indelible mark on television and film. His portrayal of Columbo remains one of the most iconic roles in television history, endearing him to audiences worldwide.… Read more

Today, we the birthday of Tom Hanks, a cinematic icon whose impact on film and culture is as profound as it is enduring. With a career spanning over four decades, Hanks has captivated audiences with his versatile performances and touched lives with his off-screen persona. The Actor: From ‘Big’ to ‘Forrest Gump’ Thomas Jeffrey Hanks,… Read more

Born in Italy to Alessandro and Rosa Pedersoli, Bud’s early life was marked by academic excellence and athletic prowess. A good student, he finished school with top marks before his seventeenth birthday. His sporting career was equally impressive, with a legacy as the first Italian to swim 100 meters freestyle in less than a minute.… Read more

You can see the piano of one of the greatest Czech composers in Prague. I’m talking about Bedřich Smetana, the father of Czech music, who died 140 years ago on this day. Smetana was a virtuoso pianist who composed many works for his instrument, such as the Piano Trio in G minor, the Polkas, and… Read more

On this day, we celebrate the birthday of George Clooney, a man whose charm and talent have graced our screens for decades. Born in 1961, Clooney has become one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars, known for his suave performances. From his breakthrough role as Dr. Doug Ross on “ER” to his captivating performances in “Ocean’s… Read more

Happy birthday, Chuck Norris! The legendary martial artist and actor turns 84 today, but age is just a number for him. He can still roundhouse kick anyone who dares to mess with him. In fact, he doesn’t blow out his candles, he just stares at them until they extinguish themselves.  Chuck Norris is not only… Read more

On this day, 200 years ago, one of the greatest Czech composers was born. His name was Bedřich Smetana, and he is widely regarded as the father of Czech music. He pioneered the development of a musical style that expressed the aspirations and identity of his nation. Smetana was a child prodigy who started composing… Read more

Even if it looks obvious, this post is NOT about the infamous Microsoft product. Today is a very special day for me on social media as I started exactly one year ago with my challenge of publishing one post every day. In this interview, I give you some more background about the project, my experience… Read more

120 years ago, John von Neumann was born. He was a Hungarian-American mathematician, physicist, computer scientist and engineer. He had perhaps the widest coverage of any mathematician of his time and despite his relatively short life, he is considered as a real polyhistor. Amongst others, he was a pioneer of the application of operator theory… Read more

Today we remember Ferenc Puskás, the Hungarian football legend who passed away on this day in 2006. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and the sport’s first international superstar. He scored 84 goals in 85 international matches for Hungary, and 514 goals in 529 matches in his club… Read more