Born on July 5

Russian pianist born in 1848, known primarily for marrying composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1877. Their union was brief and unhappy, with Tchaikovsky leaving her shortly after the wedding.

German socialist and feminist activist (1857–1933), Clara Zetkin was the driving force behind International Women's Day. A leading figure of the Second International, she championed the emancipation of women within the framework of the class struggle.

Jean Cocteau (1889-1963) was a French poet, novelist, playwright, illustrator, and filmmaker. An unclassifiable figure of the avant-garde, he worked across every art form and embodies the spirit of modern creativity in the early 20th century.

Georges Pompidou (1911-1974) was a French statesman, Prime Minister under de Gaulle from 1962 to 1968, then the second President of the Fifth Republic from 1969 until his death. A former literature teacher, he left his mark on France through his policy of industrial modernization and his support for contemporary arts.

CEO of YouTube from 2014 to 2023, Susan Wojcicki is one of Silicon Valley's pioneers. She was Google's 16th employee, and in 1998 she rented her garage to Larry Page and Sergey Brin to house the company's first servers. Her leadership turned YouTube into the world's leading online video platform.

American international footballer, two-time world champion and Olympic champion. A major figure in the fight for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, she left her mark on women's football through her activism as much as through her performances.