Caliph of the Abbasid Empire Born: c.764 Harun al-Rashid became the fifth Caliph of the Abbasid dynasty in 786, and went on to become its most famous and celebrated leader. A number of the stories…
More than a billion Muslims around the world observe Ramadan (“month of blessing”), with prayer, fasting and charity. They celebrate the end of Ramadan with a three-day festival, called Eid al-…
founder of "Popeyes"Died: March 23, 2008 (Germany) Best Known as: founder of "Popeyes" fried chicken fast food chain âPopeyes.â He started the business with a…
discus throwerDied: October 1, 2007 (Fort Myers Beach, Florida) Best Known as: gold medalist in four consecutive Olympic Games Former Olympic discus thrower who…
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