Many people would have given up on an adventurous, creative life after being blinded in an unfortunate accident at a young age, but not Arsenio Rodríguez. The talented musician and band leader became known as “El Ciego Maravilloso” (the marvelous blind man) as he whirled African rhythms and the sounds of conga drums through Cuban… Continue reading Happy Birthday to “El Ciego Maravilloso” 1911
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Happy Birthday to Cantinflas, Comedian and Humanitarian 1911
Cantinflas, a celebrated comedic actor, was born Mario Moreno Reyes on August 12, 1911, in Mexico City, Mexico. Cantinflas was from a poor family, and as a child, he was a street performer to earn money. In 1937, Cantinflas married his wife and lifelong collaborator, Valentina Subareff. He worked his way to Hollywood, where fellow… Continue reading Happy Birthday to Cantinflas, Comedian and Humanitarian 1911
Juan Bosch Gaviño, Writer, Philosopher, and Politician
June 30, 1911 is the birthday of writer, philosopher, and politician, Juan Bosch Gaviño. Passionately committed to the welfare of the poor, his writings and political activity focused on improving the lives of the impoverished 99% in his country of the Dominican Republic. He authored more than 50 books, including novels, collections of short stories… Continue reading Juan Bosch Gaviño, Writer, Philosopher, and Politician
Ernesto Sábato, Writer, Scientist, and Humanitarian
June 24, 1911 is the birthday of writer Ernesto Sábato, one of the great inspirations of 20th century Latino literature. Sábato was born the youngest of eleven children in a small town about 160 miles from Buenos Aires, the capitol of Argentina. His academic career began in science, and he earned a doctorate in physics. … Continue reading Ernesto Sábato, Writer, Scientist, and Humanitarian
Luis W. Alvarez, Nobel Prize Winner
June 13, 1911 is the birthday of Nobel Prize winner Luis W. Alvarez. Alvarez was a nuclear physicist and inventor, and the first Latinx to win a Nobel Prize. He earned his BS, MS and Ph D at the University of Chicago. During World War II, he served our country on the Manhattan Project to… Continue reading Luis W. Alvarez, Nobel Prize Winner