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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

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

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was born on May 27, 1975. His rise to fame came at the age of 22, when he was noticed by the BBC after an unscripted appearance in a documentary about The River Café where he was working as a sous chef. Shortly afterwards, he debuted as the host of the cooking show The Naked Chef, which ran for three seasons and three Christmas specials. His … [Read more...] about Jamie Oliver Timeline

The 16th of May, 1929, represents the date when the first edition of the Academy Awards took place. The event, also known as the Oscars, is held annually to recognize artistic and technical merits in the American cinema industry as assessed by the voting membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The ceremony, during which cinematic achievements from 24 … [Read more...] about The Academy Awards Timeline

On this day in 1904, subversive Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí­ was born. Best known for the bizarre and intriguing images used in his work, the man behind the famous "I don’t do drugs, I am drugs" quote distinguished himself not only as a preeminent artist, but also as a maverick in his personal life. One of the salient members of the Surrealist movement, he dabbled in … [Read more...] about Salvador Dali Timeline