Biography

Oppenheimer was a compulsive smoker. In late 1965, he was diagnosed with throat cancer.

Beethoven's income during this period came from the publication of his works, from their performances, and from patrons for whom he performed private concerts and exclusive copies of the works they commissioned before their publication.

In 1911, he set an altitude record of 3950 meters.

He was so absorbed in teaching that he lost touch with reality. He didn't read newspapers, listen to radio news, or use the telephone.

After assuming dictatorial power in France, Napoleon began a very vigorous effort to organize the functioning of the country.

Emperor Constantine established an annual holiday - Easter.

At a very young age, he lost his younger brother Thomas due to illness, and his mother died shortly thereafter.

He wanted to build a town named Sutterville.

At the age of 15, he received a mallet from Prince Philip - a special wooden hammer used for playing polo.

Tesla was a visionary.