Born on This Day: July 28

English author, illustrator, and conservationist whose children’s books and land preservation had lasting cultural and environmental impact.

French-American artist whose readymades and conceptual ideas transformed modern art.

Austrian-British philosopher whose ideas on falsifiability and open society influenced science and political thought.

American inventor whose sealed plastic containers and direct-sales model transformed household products and marketing.

American physician whose discovery of hepatitis B virus and vaccine transformed global public health.

American first lady and editor whose cultural preservation and public style influenced the presidency and publishing.

Peruvian president whose economic and security policies reshaped the country, while authoritarian abuses defined his controversial legacy.

Venezuelan president whose populist government reshaped national politics and influenced Latin American movements.