Significant Timelines

This series of timelines and Gantt charts marks some major occasions, people and places that had and impact on our culture and civilization.

The FIFA World Cup Winners Timeline

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The FIFA World Cup, the international competition contested by men’s national association football teams and awarded once every four years, is at its 21st tournament and in full swing. The inaugural edition of the world’s most prestigious sporting event was played in Uruguay in July 1930. Not only did the South American country host the championship, but it also won the first … [Read more...] about The FIFA World Cup Winners Timeline

Alan Turing Timeline

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On the 23rd of June 1912, computer science pioneer, mathematician and Enigma codebreaker Alan Turing was born in Maida Vale, London. Providing a formalization of concepts such as algorithm and computation, he had an undisputable influence in the development of theoretical computer science. His ingeniosity and intelligence also proved invaluable during the World War II while he … [Read more...] about Alan Turing Timeline

Adam Smith Timeline

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The 16th of June, 2018, marks 295 years since the birth of Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. Best known for two classic works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations, he is considered a pioneer of political economy and one of the chief figures of the Scottish Enlightenment period. With concerns that went beyond economy, he wanted to … [Read more...] about Adam Smith Timeline

Johnny Depp Timeline

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Charismatic actor, musician and producer Johnny Depp celebrates his birthday on June 9. Considered as one of the world’s biggest movie stars, he was listed as the highest paid actor in the 2012 Guinness World Records and was inducted as a Disney Legend in 2015. Committed to the task of challenging himself as a performer, Mr. Depp has portrayed a variety of roles that have … [Read more...] about Johnny Depp Timeline

Marilyn Monroe Timeline

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On the 1st of June 1926, American actress, singer and model Marilyn Monroe was born. One of the biggest sex symbols of the 1950s and best known for her comic blonde bombshell roles, Ms. Monroe managed to build a legacy that persists even to this day, more than half a century after her death. To celebrate the birthday of one of the emblematic pop culture icons of the 20th … [Read more...] about Marilyn Monroe Timeline