People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people
Wilberforce introduces a bill in Parliament to outlaw and end the slave trade.
Many American women are champions in the fight for women's rights.
Astronauts are ready for Challenger's launch; thousands of school children are watching to see the lift-off of the first teacher in Space, Christa McA...
Ignoring safety precautions, the Wright brothers are the first human beings to ever fly a powered plane. It happens on December 17, 1903.
The first flights take place December 17, 1903; by 1908, Wilbur shows their plane in Europe, and by 1909 builds a military flyer.
Russia sends the first man and woman into space, but the United States is gearing up to catch up, and pass them.
Vincent's sketching and painting of the peasants around him leads to his desire for new challenges.
Marley promises that Scrooge Three Spirits will visit his old partner. The first Spirit - the Ghost of Christmas Past - is his first visitor.
Inspired by the Wright brothers, Robert Goddard becomes an American rocket pioneer.
Jesus is questioned and beaten at the house of Caiaphas.
Not content to be crown prince, or even Grand Prince, the teenage Ivan IV takes the title "Tsar."
Key is remembered for honoring the Fort McHenry flag which now is cared-for at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.
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