Born on April 10

Marshal of the Empire and Duke of Montebello, Jean Lannes was one of Napoleon's most brilliant generals. A loyal comrade-in-arms since the Italian and Egyptian campaigns, he distinguished himself at Montebello, Austerlitz, and Jena. He died of his wounds at the Battle of Essling in 1809.

American journalist and publisher of Hungarian origin (1847–1911), founder of modern journalism. He built a press empire and established the famous Pulitzer Prize, the supreme award in American journalism.

French feminist activist (1848–1914), she was one of the first to demand women's right to vote in France. Founder of the society “Le Suffrage des femmes,” she led militant actions such as refusing to pay her taxes and smashing a ballot box.

French sailor and writer (1925-1994), an iconic figure of solo sailing. Competing in the first non-stop round-the-world race in 1968, he gave up the chance of victory to keep sailing on toward the Pacific, becoming a symbol of the inner quest and of humanity's relationship with the sea.

French politician, feminist activist, and France's first Minister for Women's Rights (1981–1986) under François Mitterrand. She passed legislation against sexism and strengthened the Veil law on abortion.

Dolores Huerta, born in 1930 in New Mexico, is an American labor and civil rights activist. Co-founder alongside César Chávez of the United Farm Workers (UFW), she championed the rights of migrant farmworkers, predominantly Latino. Her slogan “Sí, se puede!” has become a global symbol of the struggle for social justice.