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• Abdur Rehman bin Khaldun was an Arab sociologist, philosopher, and historian. 
• Born: May 27, 1332, in Tunis
• Died: March 17, 1406, in Egypt
• He made major contributions to historiography, sociology, economics, and demography.
• His best-known book is the "Muqaddimah" or "Prolegomena" ("Introduction").

Last verified on 27-04-2026

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• William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor
• Born: 23 April 1564, England
• Died: 23 April 1616 (aged 52), England
• Resting place: Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon
• Years active: 1585–1613

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• Christopher Columbus (1492) – Reached the Americas while searching for India
• Vasco da Gama (1498) – Reached India via the Cape of Good Hope
• Portugal and Spain were leading exploration powers
• Main trade goods: spices, silk, gold, precious stones
• This era led to European colonization of Asia, Africa, and America
• The main economic motive was to control trade routes and gain wealth from Asia.

Last verified on 10-04-2026

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• Abraham Lincoln is featured on the US $5 bill.
• He was  the 16th president of the United States
• His portrait has been featured on the bill since 1869.
• Years of printing 1861

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• Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were named Time Magazine's Person of the Year in 2020.
• TIME credited them for "changing the American story" and offering a "vision of healing in a grieving world"
• Joe Biden served as the 46th President
• Kamala Devi Harris 49th Vice President of the United States
• From January 20, 2021, to January 20, 2025.