Born on November 30

Anglo-Irish writer and satirist (1667–1745), Jonathan Swift is the author of Gulliver's Travels. Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, he used literature as a political and social weapon against the injustices of his time.

German physicist and musician, considered the father of modern acoustics. He revealed the vibration modes of plates through the figures that bear his name.

American writer, journalist, and humorist, considered one of the fathers of modern American literature. His novels, rooted in the Mississippi River valley, blend social satire, criticism of racism, and vernacular speech.

British statesman and writer (1874–1965), Winston Churchill is best known for his role as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. As the leader of British resistance against Nazism, he embodied Allied resolve until victory in 1945.

Marina Abramović is a Serbian artist born in 1946, a pioneer of performance art. Since the 1970s, she has explored the limits of the body, of endurance, and of the relationship between the artist and the audience, becoming one of the major figures of contemporary art.

Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess player, considered one of the greatest in history. World champion from 2013 to 2023, he held the record for the highest Elo rating ever achieved.