Born on August 30

Roman emperor from 180 to 192, son and successor of Marcus Aurelius. His authoritarian and eccentric reign marked the end of the Antonine dynasty and the close of the imperial golden age. He was assassinated in 192, opening a period of turmoil.

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New Zealand-born physicist and chemist (1871–1937) who revolutionized our understanding of atomic structure. He discovered the atomic nucleus and elucidated the mechanisms of radioactivity, laying the foundations of modern nuclear physics.

Austrian fashion designer and couturière (1874–1952), companion and muse of Gustav Klimt. She ran a haute couture salon in Vienna and contributed to the reform dress movement, championing clothing freed from the corset.

Resistance fighter of New Zealand and Australian origin, an agent of the British SOE during the Second World War. Nicknamed “the White Mouse” by the Gestapo, she was one of the most decorated women of the conflict for her work in the French Resistance.

American oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle set a solo dive record in 1979 at a depth of 381 meters. A pioneer of deep-sea exploration, she has led numerous expeditions and advocates tirelessly for ocean protection.

Fred Hampton (1948-1969) was an African American activist and chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party. A charismatic organizer, he founded the “Rainbow Coalition,” uniting several movements. He was killed at the age of 21 during a police raid, becoming a symbol of the repression of the civil rights movement.

Russian journalist and activist, Anna Politkovskaya distinguished herself through her courageous reporting on the Chechen wars and human rights abuses under Putin. Assassinated in Moscow in 2006, she became a symbol of press freedom and resistance against authoritarian regimes.