Born on February 8

Swiss mathematician and physicist (1700–1782), son of Johann Bernoulli. He is famous for his principle of hydrodynamics, which establishes the relationship between the velocity and pressure of fluids — the foundation of modern aerodynamics.

A French writer of the 19th century, Jules Verne is considered the father of science fiction. His adventure novels blending exploration, technology, and imagination captivated generations of readers and continue to influence literature and cinema.

An Austrian and later Israeli Jewish philosopher, Martin Buber is the author of *I and Thou* (1923), a major work of the philosophy of dialogue. A thinker of Judaism and a transmitter of the Hasidic tradition, he left his mark on the religious and existential thought of the 20th century.

Austrian economist and political scientist, naturalized American, Joseph Schumpeter is one of the major thinkers of 20th-century economics. He is famous for his analyses of innovation, the entrepreneur, and business cycles.

Iconic American actor of the 1950s, James Dean embodied youth rebellion in three cult films. Dying at 24 in a car crash, he became an immortal cultural icon.

Brazilian photographer and photojournalist, a major figure of black-and-white documentary photography. He devoted his work to the living conditions of workers, to migrations, and to the beauty of nature, in an approach that is at once aesthetic and committed.