Born on February 6

British botanist and geologist, professor at the University of Cambridge. As Charles Darwin's mentor, he recommended the young naturalist for the voyage of HMS Beagle, which gave rise to the theory of evolution.

Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States (1981-1989). A former Hollywood actor who became Governor of California, he embodied American conservatism and played a major role in the final years of the Cold War.

François Truffaut (1932–1984) was one of the pioneers of the French New Wave. A critic at *Cahiers du Cinéma*, he became an iconic filmmaker with movies such as *The 400 Blows* and *Jules and Jim*.