This will be running with another site with the same poll. I'm really interested to know how it is so the contenders are....
Albert Einstein (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955)
was a
theoretical physicist,
philosopher and author who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and best known scientists and intellectuals of all time
Barrack Obama (4 August 1961 - Present)
is the
44th and
current President of the United States. He is the
first African American to hold the office.
Elvis Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977)
was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name
Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".
John F. Kennedy (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963)
often referred to by his initials
JFK, was the
35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until
his assassination in 1963.
John Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980)
was an English singer-songwriter who rose to worldwide fame as one of the founding members of
The Beatles, and together with
Paul McCartney formed one of the most successful
songwriting partnerships of the 20th century.
Madonna (August 16, 1958 - Present)
is an American recording artist, actress and entrepreneur.
Mahatma Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948)
was the pre-eminent political and spiritual leader of
India during the
Indian independence movement. He pioneered
satyagraha. This is defined as resistance to
tyranny through mass
civil disobedience, a philosophy firmly founded upon
ahimsa, or total
nonviolence. This concept helped India to gain independence, and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962),
born
Norma Jeane Mortenson, but
baptized Norma Jeane Baker, was an American actress, singer and
model.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)
was an
American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the
African American civil rights movement. He is best known for being an iconic figure in the advancement of
civil rights in the United States and around the world, using
nonviolent methods following the teachings of
Mahatma Gandhi.
Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)
was an
American recording artist, entertainer, and philanthropist. Referred to as the
King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by
Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in
popular culture for over four decades.
Queen Elizabeth II (21 April 1926 - Present)
is the
reigning queen and
head of state of 16 independent
sovereign states known as the
Commonwealth realms
William Shakespeare 26 April 1564 - 23 April 1616)
was an
English poet and
playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the
English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.
