On May 23, 1785, Benjamin Franklin revealed the creation of the bifocal eyeglass, which would forever allow libraries and the elderly to see both close-up and far away. Franklin came up with the notion since he was "growing old" and had difficulty seeing both up close and far away. He was bored of switching between two pairs of glasses, so he discovered a technique to accommodate both types of lenses into the same frame. He positioned the distant lenses on top of the frame and the close-up lenses on the bottom.

Bachendri Pal was born on May 24, 1954 in the Garhwal hamlet of Nakuri to Shri Kishan Singh Pal and Smt. Hansa Devi. Her father worked as a border trader, delivering food from India to Tibet. Bachendri Pal was a strong-spirited youngster who excelled in both academics and athletics from an early age. Bachendri Pal won a coveted position in Indian history by being the first Indian woman to summit Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain peak. Bachendri, a free-spirited, daring, and adventure-seeking young lady, had always wished to be a mountaineer. Bachendri Pal made history by successfully summiting Everest thanks to her hard work and commitment.

Sir Ian Murray McKellen is a well-known British theatrical and film actor. He is most recognised for his appearances as 'Magneto' and 'Gandalf' in the film series 'X-Men' and 'The Lord of the Rings,' respectively. He has worked on a variety of projects, including Shakespearean and current theatre, as well as popular fantasy and science fiction films. He was born on May 25, 1939, in Burnley, Lancashire, England, to civil engineer Denis Murray and Margery Lois. He had an elder sister, Jean, who was five years his senior. He was also knighted for his contributions to the performing arts.

Cillian Murphy is an Irish stage and screen actor. He rose to notoriety as a result of his outstanding performances in both indie and mainstream films. Despite beginning his career as a rock musician, he turned down a record contract to concentrate on acting. In 1996, he made his theatrical debut as Darren in Enda Walsh's play 'Disco Pigs.' Cillian Murphy was born on May 25, 1976, in Douglas, Ireland, to Brendan Murphy, an employee of the Irish Department of Education, and his French-tutor wife. He has two sisters, Orla and Sile, as well as a brother, Páidi. Cillian, who grew up in Ballintemple, a Cork suburb, began playing music and writing songs when he was 10 years old.

Erik Weihenmayer is a motivational speaker, author, adventurer, and athlete from the United States. On May 25, 2001, he became the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He was featured on the cover of Time magazine as a result of this achievement. He also completed the Seven Summits in September 2002, one of only 150 mountaineers to do so at the time, and the only climber to do so while blind.

Karan Kumar Johar (born Rahul Kumar Johar on May 25, 1972) is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, actor, and television personality who works mostly in Hindi films. He is the son of producer Yash Johar and Hiroo Johar. Johar made his directorial debut with the popular romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), for which he received Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay. Johar began his career in the entertainment sector as an actor, portraying Shrikant in the Doordarshan serial Indradhanush in 1989. He was influenced by commercial Indian movies as a kid.

In October, Kanye West proposes to Kim Kardashian. What about the location? A massive, deserted baseball stadium. What is the procedure? A Jumbotron message that read, “Pleeease marry meee!!!” Of course, there will be a real orchestra! Kanye West and Kim Kardashian married on May 24, 2014, at the Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian kiss immediately after their wedding in Florence's Forte di Belvedere.

On May 24, 1844, inventor Samuel F.B. Morse sent a message across an experimental wire from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore, asking, "What hath God wrought?" The line, taken from the Bible, Numbers 23:23, and recorded on a paper tape, was offered to Morse by Annie Ellsworth, a friend's little daughter. The experiment's success would forever alter the national communication infrastructure. But Morse was more than simply a telegraph enthusiast.

Between 1908 and 1927, almost 15 million Model Ts were produced, delivering inexpensive four-wheeled horsepower to the public. The popular automobiles remained workhorses in Depression-era America. Henry Ford's Model T revolutionised transportation by providing a simple, economical, and long-lasting vehicle. Before discontinuing production in May 1927, Ford produced 15 million Model Ts, making it one of the best-selling cars of all time and possibly the most renowned car in the world. On May 26, 1927, Henry Ford and his son Edsel drive the 15 millionth Model T Ford out of their plant, thus marking the end of the renowned vehicle.

R. D. Banerji was born on April 12, 1885, and is an Indian archaeologist and ancient historian. In 1920, Banerji was working for the Archaeological Survey of India. Mohenjo-daro was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. There are 10 more images on the Mohenjo-daro webpage, which they call Moenjodaro, likely the Pakistani spelling. Unfortunately, Banerji is not mentioned at all in the lengthy citation.

Balbir Singh Sr is a living hero in Indian hockey and is regarded as one of the finest center-forwards of all time. His craft provided tremendous delight to the country and helped it establish its own identity in the years after independence, as the indisputable lynchpin of the Indian hockey team's second hat-trick of Olympic golds – in 1948, 1952, and 1956. Singh was born to Karam Kaur and Dalip Singh Dosanjh in Punjab. His father was a freedom fighter who was repeatedly imprisoned and so missed much of Singh's early years. Singh died on May 25, 2020, at the age of 96, in Mohali.

Anjali Tendulkar, Sachin Tendulkar's wife, is a well-known figure. She is both a paediatrician and a philanthropist. She was born on November 10, 1967, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to a rich Gujrati family. Despite the fact that her mother, Annabel Mehta, is of British descent, her father, Anand Mehta, is an industrialist, giving her Indian nationality. After being together for over 5 years, the couple married on May 24, 1995, at the Jewel of India in Worli, Mumbai. Sachin was 22 years old at the time.

Kunal Ravi Kemmu was born on May 25, 1983 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India into a Kashmiri Pandit household to actors Ravi Kemmu and Jyoti Kemmu. Karishma Khemu is Kunal Khemu's sister. His grandfather was an accomplished playwright who earned the Padma Shri and the Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti Award. He made his film debut in Sir, but is most recognised for his roles in Golmaal, Dhol, Go Goa Gone, and Traffic Signal.

The 1977 American epic space opera film Star Wars (retroactively titled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope) was written and directed by George Lucas, produced by Lucasfilm, and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew star in the film. It is the first instalment in the Star Wars film franchise and the fourth chronological chapter in the "Skywalker Saga." on May 25th 1977 the first star wars film was released.

On May 24, 1819, Queen Victoria was born. She became Queen of the United Kingdom at the age of 18 and reigned for 63 years, making her Europe's longest-serving monarch. She governed during a time of British imperialism during which the British Empire expanded, and she was appointed Empress of India. She became synonymous with a period of social conservatism and economic development. She was proclaimed Queen on June 20, 1837, and reigned until her death in 1901, 63 years later. Throughout terms of both industry and empire, Britain saw tremendous growth in the nineteenth century. Although her popularity fluctuated during her reign, towards the conclusion of her reign, she had become a symbol of British empire and pride.

Michael John Myers was born on May 25, 1963, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, to Eric Myers, an insurance agent and World War II veteran, and Alice E. Myers, an office supervisor and 'Royal Air Force' veteran. Mike Myers is a comedian, actor, producer, director, and screenwriter from Canada. He is well known for his 'Austin Powers' film series, which brought him enormous success and global fame. Mike Myers began his career in show business as a kid performer. He has also provided voice work in the 'Shrek' film franchise.

Gayatri Devi was born on May 23, 1919, in London, United Kingdom. She was the princess of West Bengal's Cooch Behar. Her father was the Koch Rajbongshi dynasty's ruler of Cooch Behar, and her mother was a Maratha princess of the Gaekwad dynasty. From 1940 to 1949, Maharani Gayatri Devi was the third Maharani of Jaipur. She was one of the country's most vocal, courageous, and caring monarchs. She was a politician, a social worker, and a fashion star. She was one of India's modern princesses and queens who made a difference in the lives of countless people.

Kartar Singh Sarabha Grewal was born on May 24, 1896 in Ludhiana, Punjab, India to a Sikh family in the hamlet of Sarabha, district of Ludhiana. Kartar Singh Sarabha was an Indian Sikh rebel who is regarded as one of Punjab's most famous and renowned martyrs. He was just 17 years old when he joined the Ghadar Party, rose to the position of leading luminary member, and began fighting for an independent India. He was one of the movement's most active members. Singh was hanged in November 1915 at the age of 19 in Lahore for his involvement in the movement in February 1915.

Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota on May 24, 1941. He grew raised in Hibbing, Minnesota. As a youth, he participated in several bands, and his love in music grew over time, with a particular fondness for American folk music and blues. Woody Guthrie, a folk singer, was one of his idols. He was also influenced by early Beat Generation authors as well as modernist poets. Bob Dylan has toured continuously since the late 1980s, doing nearly 3000 gigs in the previous 20 years. Dylan is regarded as an icon.

In the early 1930s, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were two legendary criminals whose crime sprees spanned multiple states, including Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. As they continued to loot banks, steal cars, and assassinate law enforcement officers and bystanders, the FBI became engaged in the investigation. Many attempts were made to catch the two, but they managed to evade capture. On May 23, 1934, police officers from Louisiana and Texas ambushed Bonnie and Clyde in their car near Sailes, Louisiana, murdering the two. Watch the films below to discover more about Bonnie and Clyde, their crimes, and their impact.

Sunil Dutt was born on June 6, 1926 as Balraj Dutt into a family that had survived India's Partition. He began his career as a radio programme host and celebrity interviewer while studying at Mumbai's Jai Hind College, which led to his first brush with the glamour world. Actor, activist, and politician. Sunil Dutt donned several hats and succeeded in a variety of roles, both on and off film. He died in his sleep from a heart attack at his home in Bandra, Mumbai. His seat in Parliament was gained by his daughter, Priya Dutt, who is now a Member of Parliament representing North West Mumbai.

On his return from South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi established India's first Ashram in the Kochrab area of Ahmedabad on May 25, 1915. On June 17, 1917, the Ashram was relocated to a plot of open land on the banks of the Sabarmati River. Reasons for this shift included: he wanted to do some experiments in living, such as farming, animal husbandry, cow breeding, Khadi, and related constructive activities, for which he was looking for this kind of barren land; mythologically, it was the ashram site of Dadhichi Rishi, who had donated his bones for a righteous war; and it is located between a jail and a crematorium because he believed that a satyagrahi must

Rash Behari Bose was born on May 25, 1886, in the Subaldaha Village in the Burdwan District of British India. His mother died when he was three years old in 1889, and he was raised by his maternal aunt Vama Sundari. He was a main organiser of the assassination plot against Lord Charles Hardinge. He was a key figure in the Ghadar plot, which aimed to undermine the British troops from inside. He escaped the authorities both times because to his camouflage abilities. He was an expert at disguising himself. He escaped to Japan on false pretences and changed his address seventeen times.

He is a tall, anthropomorphic dog that usually wears a turtle neck and vest, as well as slacks, shoes, white gloves, and a tall hat that was initially planned as a rumpled fedora. Goofy made his debut in Mickey's Revue, which was released on May 25, 1932. This short, directed by Wilfred Jackson, has Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Horace Horsecollar, and Clarabelle Cow doing yet another song and dance routine. By this point, Mickey and his pals' animated cartoons usually included song and dance routines. Dippy Dawg, as he was affectionately referred to the Disney artists, was a member of the audience. He angered his fellow viewers by noisily crunching peanuts and laughing loudly, until two of them knocked him out with their mallets.

He was born in Aomori in 1932 and was the first Japanese to compete in the Italian Kilometer Lance in 1964, achieving a new world record of 172.084 km/h. He skied down Mt. Fuji in 1966. Yuichiro Miura, an 80-year-old explorer, reached the peak of Mount Everest for the third time, making him the world's oldest person to do so. His path to that point had been defined by a series of unparalleled adversities. He chose to make a third try at the age of 80 after successfully conquering Mount Everest for the second time at the age of 75.