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Thomas Edison began his career as an American inventor, and is credited with the first industrial research laboratory as well as wide-scale energy distribution.
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Einstein's "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" is published, creating changes in the mechanics of the speed of light.
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Picasso cofounded the cubist form of art by painting by the shapes he saw in his subjects and using monochrmatic paint.
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Mahatma Gandhi assumed leadership of the Indian National Congress, leading them to end poverty, oppression, and above all, to self-rule.
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Wright's architectural career grew to full maturity with the design and development of Graycliff, Fallingwater and Taliesin West.
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Possibly the most influential dancer ever, Martha Graham made an impression on the dancing world with her first major work, bringing serious issues to the attention of the public through her dance.
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Amelia disappeared in a circumnavigational flight, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent aviator and author.
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Alfred Hitchcock moved to Hollywood and became a recognisable director in style.
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Maria Callas made her debut as an opera singer and became one of the most well-rounded, artistic singers in the 20th century.
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Muhammed Ali was one of the most influential boxers in American history, breaking racial and religious barriers.
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Buckminster Fuller made geodosic domes popular and was given US patents for the creation of them.
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Bob Dylan took a more political and cynical stance in his music and influenced people around the country.
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Martin Luther King Jr won the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting racial discrimination in nonviolent ways.
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Jim Henson developed a children's program for public television that made use of puppets.
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John Lennon writes his music in reflection of peace activism and anti-war efforts.
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Ted Turner created CNN, the first 24-hour news channel.
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Richard Branson creates one of the most popular mobile phone services in the world.
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