15 PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE WORLD:
1. Isaac Newton: English physicist and mathematician who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, laying the foundation for modern physics.
2. Thomas Edison: American inventor and businessman who developed numerous groundbreaking inventions, including the practical electric light bulb and the phonograph.
3. Alexander Graham Bell: Inventor and scientist who is credited with inventing the telephone, revolutionizing communication worldwide.
4. Marie Curie: Scientist and the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, known for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity and her contributions to the fields of physics and chemistry.
5. Mahatma Gandhi: Leader of the Indian independence movement who advocated for nonviolent resistance and played a pivotal role in achieving India's independence from British rule.
6. Albert Einstein: Theoretical physicist known for his theory of relativity and his equation E=mc², which transformed our understanding of energy, mass, and the universe.
7. Rosa Parks: Civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott and becoming an icon of the civil rights movement.
8. Nelson Mandela: South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader who fought against racial segregation and became the country's first black president, promoting reconciliation and equality.
9. Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil rights leader who advocated for racial equality and justice through nonviolent means, leaving a lasting impact on the civil rights movement in the United States.
10. Steve Jobs: Entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc., whose innovations in personal computers, smartphones, and digital entertainment transformed multiple industries and revolutionized technology.
11. Malala Yousafzai: Pakistani activist and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, advocating for girls' education and gender equality, particularly in regions affected by conflict.
12. Elon Musk: Entrepreneur and business magnate known for his ventures in space exploration (SpaceX), electric vehicles (Tesla), and sustainable energy (SolarCity), aiming to revolutionize industries and address global challenges.
13. Amelia Earhart: Aviator and the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, inspiring generations of women and contributing to the advancement of aviation.
14. Sir Tim Berners-Lee: Inventor of the World Wide Web, creating a revolutionary system that connected people globally and transformed the way we share information and communicate.
15. Oprah Winfrey: Media mogul, philanthropist, and influential talk show host, using her platform to address important social issues and empower individuals worldwide.
