3. Albert Einstein…
`In 1910, Einstein answered a basic question: 'Why is the sky blue?' His paper on the
phenomenon called critical opalescence solved the problem by examining the cumulative
effect of the scattering of light by individual molecules in the atmosphere.
` He asserted the equivalence of mass and energy, which would lead to the famous formula
E=mc2
4. Michael Jordan…
`Member of six NBA championship teams (1991-93, 1996-98)
`Five-time NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991-92, 1996, 1998)
`Six-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (1991-93, 1996-98)
`Three-time NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998)
`Recorded only triple-double in All-Star Game history, with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, in the 1997
NBA `All-Star Game in Cleveland
`Holds the NBA Playoffs record for most points -- 5,987; highest points-per-game average (minimum 25 games or
625 points) -- 33.4 ppg; most field goals attempted -- 4,497; most free throws made -- 1,463; most free throws
attempted -- 1,766; and most steals -- 376
`Member of the gold-medal-winning U.S. Olympic team (1984, 1992)
5. Walt Disney…
Walt Disney, inventor of the multiplane camera in 1936, is a legend
and a folk hero of the 20th century. His worldwide popularity is based
upon the ideas his name represents: imagination, optimism, and self-
made success in the American tradition. Through his work he
brought joy, happiness, and a universal means of communication.
6. Steve Jobs…
Steve Jobs, the co- founder of Apple and one of the most
well-known innovators, visionaries and geniuses in the world
7. Oprah Winfrey…
Through the power of media, Oprah Winfrey has created an unparalleled connection with people
around the world. As supervising producer and host of the top-rated, award-winning The Oprah
Winfrey Show, she has entertained, enlightened and uplifted millions of viewers for the past two
decades. Her accomplishments as a global media leader and philanthropist have established her
as one of the most respected and admired public figures today.
8. The Beatles…
The Beatles have had more number one singles than any other musical group (23
in Australia, 23 in The Netherlands, 22 in Canada, 21 in Norway, 20 in the U.S.,
and 18 in Sweden).