The NameDay Project

Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Patti LaBelle, the iconic American singer and songwriter whose career has spanned over seven decades! Known as the “Godmother of Soul,” Patti has incorporated her background of gospel singing with rock and roll, R&B, and pop, and is known for her powerful vocals. Happy birthday, Patti! 

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Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Andrei Sakharov, a Soviet nuclear physicist who became an activist for peace and human rights! Andrei was one of the primary developers of the hydrogen bomb for the USSR, but eventually came to be one of the leading dissidents and an activist for disarmament and peace between nations. Happy birthday, Andrei!

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Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Edward Jenner, the man behind the vaccine! Edward developed the smallpox vaccine, which became the first vaccine in the world and helped drop the amount dying from the disease. Although vaccines have come a long way since Edward’s time, we have so much to celebrate and thank him for. Happy birthday, Edward! 

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Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Magnus Hirschfeld, a pioneer in advocacy for homosexual and transgender rights! Magnus was a German physician or specialized in sexuality, and spent his left trying to rid the existing stigma around sexual minorities, paving the path for LGBTQ rights today. Happy birthday, Magnus! 

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 Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Thomas Lipton, the founder and creator of the famous Lipton Tea! In a true rags to riches story, Thomas created a legacy that focused on giving the working class fresh tea. Despite his success, he never forgot his background, and used his status to give back to the community. Happy birthday, Thomas! 

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Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Eva Perón, the First Lady of Argentina! Born into poverty, Evita rose to popularity through her radio work, before becoming the First Lady, know still for her compassion and outreach for the working class across Argentina. Happy birthday, Eva! 

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Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Nellie Bly, one of the groundbreaking women in journalism! Born Elizabeth Cochran, Nellie started what we know today as investigative journalism, going undercover for many of her stories, and creating a path for women in journalism today. Happy birthday, Nellie! 

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Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Golda Meir, the fourth Prime Minister of Israel! Sometimes known as the “Iron Lady” of Israel, Golda was an incredibly strong woman who broke barriers and created a legacy for er and her people. Happy birthday, Golda!     

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Today we’re celebrating the birthday of John Peters Humphrey, a Canadian legal scholar and human rights activist known for drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights! John spent over 20 years working for the United Nations and spent his entire career advocating for the rights of those often overlooked. Happy birthday, John!    

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Today we’re celebrating the birthday of Obiageli Ezekwesili, a Nigerian civil rights advocate who has broken barriers across the country and the world! A courageous and daring activist, Oby has led initiatives challenging extremism, corruption, and gender-based violence. Happy birthday, Oby!   

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