Shakira, born on February 2, 1977, in Colombia, is a global icon known for her distinctive voice, captivating stage presence, and dynamic fusion of Latin, rock, and pop music. Rising to prominence in the late 1990s, she became an international sensation with hits like “Whenever, Wherever” and “Hips Don’t Lie.” Shakira’s music transcends language barriers,…
Thomas Hodgkin (1798–1866) was an English physician, pathologist, and early advocate for preventive medicine. He is best known for his research in the field of pathology and for describing Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer of the lymphatic system, which was later named after him. Hodgkin was one of the pioneers in the use of…
Michael DeBakey (1908–2008) was an American cardiac surgeon renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to cardiovascular medicine. Pioneering innovations like the roller pump and ventricular assist device revolutionized heart surgery. He performed thousands of surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafting and aortic aneurysm repair. As chair of surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, he established the…
