In 1976, a janitor named Jim Jannard founded Oakley, a now-iconic eyewear brand. His determination and creativity revolutionized the industry.
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer defied the rules and became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon, challenging gender stereotypes in sports.
During WWII, Virginia Hall, a one-legged American woman, became one of the most successful spies in history, working for the British Special Operations Executive.
Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani schoolgirl, survived a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012 and went on to become a global advocate for girls' education.
Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood actress, invented a groundbreaking technology for secure radio communication during WWII, laying the foundation for modern Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Despite facing racial discrimination, Katherine Johnson, a NASA mathematician, calculated trajectories for the Apollo 11 moon landing, contributing to a historic achievement.