During the historical timeline of World War 2, we have witnessed Generals either leading their boys to a top-notch position or sending them to a straightforward downfall. TopYaps lists ten famous Generals of World War 2 who earned more and more notability with each victory. These historical icons will be always remembered for playing an instrumental role in warfare as well as for demonstrating extreme level of fearlessness.

10. Isoroku Yamamoto:

Best known for being the mastermind behind the Pearl Harbor attack, Isoroku Yamamoto was an eminent Naval Marshal General of Japan who introduced some radical changes in Imperial Japanese Navy. Born on April 4, 1884, in Niigata, Japan, Isoroku Yamamoto completed his graduation from the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy in 1904 and was also enrolled in Harvard University where he studied from 1919 to 1921. He died on April 18, 1943, when his aircraft crashed in an ambush by American fighter planes.

9. Erich von Manstein:

Considered as one of the best military strategists in history of Germany, Erich von Manstein attained the rank of Field Marshal during World War 2 where in his successful leadership, German armed forces achieved victory in the battles of Sevastopol, Kerch, Perekop Isthmus and Kharkov. After the defeat of Nazi Germany, he was arrested by British troops on August 23, 1945. After finishing his imprisonment in 1953, he joined the West German Government as a military advisor. As a historical investigator, he wrote a book - Verlorene Siege (Lost Victories), depicting his own experiences and ideas as they appeared during the 1930s and 1940s.

8. Omar Bradley:

Widely known for his polite and courteous nature, Omar Bradely was a notable American General of World War 2 who significantly contributed in Normandy Landing as well as in the battle of Bulge. From childhood, he had a great passion in baseball, books and shooting. In mainstream American media, Omar Bradely has been characterized as a gentleman General who never demonstrated his power and authoritative abilities on officers and soldiers working under his leadership. He departed our dimension on April 8, 1891, in New York City.

7. Henry Arnold:

Born to a prominent family of Pennsylvania, Henry H. Arnold is widely known for holding the ranks of General of the Army and later General of the Air Force. One of the first military pilots worldwide, Arnold, till the date, is the only Air Force General to hold five-star rank on uniform. In his outstanding leadership, United States Air Force achieved some remarkable victories against the axis forces.

6. Georgy Zhukov:

One of the most celebrated General in the history of Russian Empire, Soviet Union and the Russian federation, George Zhukov played a crucial role in leading the Red Army during the World War 2 and conquering Germany’s capital, Berlin. He was born on December 1, 1896, in a poor family and later went to Moscow to work as a cloakmaker. Notable for depicting the “never give up” attitude, General Zhukov is still remembered for his stringency, tough discipline and detailed planning.

5. Bernard Montgomery:

Best known by his nickname “Spartan General,” Bernard Montgomery was an eminent officer of British Army, who just not only participated in the World War 1, but also played a significant role in World War 2, ensuring the victory of his 8th Army against the Allies in 1942. General Montgomery was the person, who, on May 4, 1945, accepted the surrender of German forces at Luneburg Heath. Winner of several prestigious awards, Montgomery took his last breath on March 24, 1976, at his home in Hampshire.

4. Douglas MacArthur:

Douglas MacArthur was a notable warrior who played a striking role in Pacific War during the World war 2 which further climaxed in the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombing, thus compelling Japan to surrender. For his outstanding service in Philippines Campaign, General MacArthur was awarded the Medal of Honor. Apart from serving as the Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he had also served as the Military Advisor to the Commonwealth Government of Philippines.

3. Dwight D. Eisenhower:

An essential cornerstone of the World war 2, General D. Eisenhower was the supreme commander of the Allied Forces in Europe, who played a major role in washing away the Nazi Germany. After the end of World War 2, he was elected as the first supreme commander of NATO and later became the 34th President of the United States of America. After living a prestigious and esteemed life, this prominent figure of war and politics finally departed to heaven on March 28, 1969.

2. Erwin Rommel:

Respected by both his own troops and opponents for being a generous officer, Erwin Rommel was a German Field Marshal during World War 2 who commanded the German forces fighting against the Allied Forces during Normandy invasion. Counted among one of the most experienced commanders of desert warfare, General Rommel was popularly known by his nickname “Desert Fox.” Throughout service, he was never accused of war crimes, and furthermore, he was against to kill captured soldiers or civilians.

1. George S. Patton:

And here comes the most brilliant General of of World War 2. A man of colorful characteristics and a master of an unexplained brand of eloquence, General Patton was widely known for his fearless, unorthodox and cheering image among his friends as well as in vast list of enemies. Under his skilled leadership, the U.S. Third Army captured enemies and emancipated territories in less time than any other army in military history. Nicknamed “the crazy cowboy general” by Adolf Hitler, General Patton has been also portrayed in an epic Academy Award winning movie “Patton.”

Here is the time to look back on the last 12 months with a blend of desperation and nostalgia. The year 2011 will persist in our memory for marking some of the greatest news stories of history; Jobs died, Laden killed, Japan shook by tsunami and others. Well, it’s over and ironically as the world grows older, we continue to grow with it. TopYaps lists ten biggest news stories of 2011 that opened the flood gates of the mainstream media with beam of pride as well as with thick layer of grief.

10. Syrian uprising:

An essential component of the Arab Spring, Syrian uprising started on March 15, in Daraa, demanding the resignation of President Bashar-al-Assad and his government. Through vandalism, hunger strikes, riots and marches, protesters have tried to eliminate the autocracy in order to achieve a greater political freedom.  For an organized fighting pattern against the Syrian Government, protesters have established the Free Syrian Army, which involves regular civilians as well as rebels of the Syrian Armed Forces. Terrified with this uprising, Syrian Government has given lot of concessions to civilians with some meaningful reformations in constitutional structure. Since the commencement of Syrian uprising one of the biggest news stories of 2011, over 5,000 people have been killed, thousands have been injured and wide number of protesters have been arrested.

9. Egyptian Revolution:

Egyptian revolution, which began on January 25, 2011, is basically a non-violent civil resistance which is still continuing as of commencement of 2012. Egyptians were extremely baffled by uncontrolled corruption, police brutality, high unemployments, food price inflation, state of emergency laws, demographic structural factors and other burning issues related with welfare of common civilians. However, President Hosni Mubarak resigned from his office on February 11 and switched the power in hands of military, yet there are no indications of elections in country. Mohamed ElBaradei, former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has played a significant role is retaliating the policies of Hosni Mubarak as well as to end up the military regime so that free elections could be held in coming future.

8. Death of Kim Jong-il:

Best known as the “Dear Leader” and “our father” among people of North Korea, Kim Jong-il, an eminent figure of global political landscape, took his last breath on December 17, leaving behind his long trail of followers in indescribable sadness and pain. The supreme leader of North Korea was 70, when he died of a heart attack while travelling in a train, at outskirts of Pyongyang. The moment when news of his death was aired, entire went openmouthed and started weeping in the streets for their dearest leader. The amplification of emotion and tears prompted by tears were enough to demonstrate devotion to a dead man.

7. Occupy Wall Street:

Occupy Wall Street movement is a protest against economic inequalities which was fueled on September 17, by Adbusters, a Canadian-based not-for-profit, anti-consumerist, pro-environment organization. Counted among one of the most biggest news stories of 2011, this movement began at Zuccotti Park, in New York City, with slogan “We are the 99%.” This slogan refers to the developing income and wealth difference in the United States between the wealthiest 1% and the rest of the population. This peaceful protest is conceptualized to retaliate growing inequality in wealth, influence of corporate world on democratic structure and bluntness in legal activities against prominent bankers who are responsible for recent global economic crisis.

6. Libyan Civil War:

Libyan Civil War, which started on February 15, was an armed battle between people loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and his protesters, attempting to overthrow his government. Soon after initiating the protest in city of Benghazi, protesters formed the National Transitional Council of Libya, which was meant to act as the political face of revolution. Baffled by these preparations of rebellions, Gaddafi ordered his people to target innocent civilians. However, backed up by the United Nations Security Council, rebellions managed to recapture their lost domains and eventually on October 20, they captured and killed Muammar Gaddafi, declaring the liberation of Libya. The Libyan Civil War will be always remembered for being one of the biggest news stories of 2011 as well as of this decade.

5. News International phone hacking scandal:

Counted among one of the most biggest news stories of 2011, the News International phone hacking scandal involves journalists of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation in illegitimate activities. Employees of this media house were accused of engaging in police bribery, phone hacking and utilizing improper methodologies to publish news and articles. It was revealed that they have hacked phones of politicians, celebrities, members of the British Royal Family, victims of the 7/7 London Bombings and others who were gazed as a news material. Rupert Murdoch was widely criticized for this act and he was compelled to shut down “News of the World,” an eminent newspaper which was running from 1843. This case led to the resignation and arrest of some top-notch police officers and high-profile members of the News International.

4. End of the Iraq War:

Ever since its inception on March 20, 2003, Iraq War has played a significant role in the realm of mainstream media for being one of the most biggest news stories of 21st century. Also known as Second Gulf War or Operation Iraqi Freedom, this eminent event of the first decade of 21st century came to end on December, 15, 2011. It all began under the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush and Tony Blair, the then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. United States and United Kingdom, both asserted that Iraq was employing Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) which could be a serious security concern for both of them as well as for their allies. After clearing up things in Iraq and claiming the indications of improvements, troops were eventually withdrawn from Iraqi landscape.

3. Steve Jobs passes away:

October 5, 2011, will be always remembered as a black day throughout the existence of computer and Internet. This day Steve Jobs, the mega-visionary computer nerd, departed from this materialistic world, leaving behind a monolithic pool of buffs across the world and some radical technologies for which he will be always memorialized. Jobs was suffering from pancreatic cancer and took his last breath at his Palo Alto home in California. Jobs’ entire life was dedicated to innovation through simplicity and that’s why his image will persist in our memories forever.

2. Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan:

With the magnitude of 9.0 (Mw), Japan, on March 11, witnessed one of the five most powerful earthquakes ever to have hit in the world. The epicentre of this undersea megathrust earthquake was approximately 70 kilometres east of the Oshika Peninsula of Tohoku region and its hypocenter was tracked at an underwater depth of approximately 32 km. This earthquake, further, triggered lethal tsunami waves that reached up to 133 ft. in height and travelled up to 10 km inland. According to data gathered by Japanese officials, 15,845 people lost their lives, 5,893 were injured and approximately 3,380 are still missing. After the end of World war II, this is considered as the most toughest crisis for Japan.

1. Death of Osama Bin Laden:

Labelling the end of an era, May 2, 2011, will be always remembered throughout history; the day when an international terror figurehead of extreme ideologies was wiped out from the beautiful canvas of earth. You might think that why killing of Laden tops the list of biggest news stories of 2011. To be very honest, this brainsick person and a notorious killing machine was more terrifying than a tsunami and then any national uprising or a sad demise of a notable celebrity. In Operation Neptune Spear, carried out by Navy SEALs, a highly methodically trained assassination team of United States Defence Forces, Laden was finally gunned down in his compound in Abbottabad, in Pakistan. Within moments of of the official announcement of his permanent end, entire world started breathing in a safer environment.

The profession of war is generally dominated by men, but there have been certain women who overshadowed this traditional convention by their extra-ordinary capabilities and marked their significance. Here are ten famous female warriors who displayed their courageousness in the sector, which is considered as a no-go area for them.

10. Rani Lakshmibai:

Best known as the Indian counterpart of Joan of Arc, Rani Lakshmibai was the queen of the princely state of Jhansi who retaliated the brutal and power-hungry regime of British East India Company with never-say-die attitude. This badass female warrior played a significant role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and died a martyr after fighting courageously.

9. Agustina de Aragon:

A celebrated belligerent of Spanish War of Independence (Peninsular War), Agustina de Aragon was a fervently patriotic lady who defended her motherland and reenergized the capitulating Spanish army. Despite of being captured by the French, she, somehow, managed to escape from high-security prison and linked up with hard-core Spanish guerilla fighters. Because of her ultra-bravery, she became a larger-than-life super-heroine for Spaniards.

8. Margaret of Anjou:

Major player of the Wars of the Roses, Margaret of Anjou was the wife of King Henry VI of England and is best known for being skilled in political ring as well as on the battlefield. Because of her husband’s insanity, she goverened her kingdom as a silent ruler, but demonstrated herself as a warrior queen with her unfearing, potent, proud and determinative characteristics.

7. Boudicca:

A cultural icon in the United Kingdom and considered as one the most powerful women in history, Boudicca was the wife of Prasutagus, ruler of the British Iceni tribe. After the death of  Prasutagus, her kingdom was annexed by the Roman Empire. Not only this, she was flogged and her daughters were raped by Roman soldiers. Later, this eminent female warrior devastated the Roman London and massacred thousands of soldiers and inhabitants, in order to take revenge.

6. Razia Sultana:

A subject of enormous legends, Razia Sultana is remembered for being the first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. Contrary to the tradition, she shed her feminine outfits and adapted masculine clothes and received training in combat, army governing and kingdom administration. It was her powerful fighting abilities that helped in overcoming contemporary potent rebel leaders.

5. Fu Hao:

An essential pillar of the Shang Dynasty of China and one of the 60 wives of King Wu Ding, Fu Hao led several successful military campaigns against the rivals of of her kingdom. Her victory against the Ba state is frequently mouthed in Chinese history for being a larg scale ambush.

4. Semiramis:

While the accomplishments of Semiramis are extremely mythological and metaphoric, Semiramis is described as the wife of Ninus, King of Babylon. After the death of her husband, she ruled the kingdom and just not only restored the dignity, rather expanded its domain by defeating enemies and subjugating neighboring states.

3. Tamar of Georgia:

Queen Tamar was a lady of sheer determination who ruled the kingdom of Georgia from 1184 to 1213. She was enthroned after the death of her father King George III, and very soon neutralized the untoward efforts of her oppositions. Because of her openheartedness and victorious skills, she is gazed as a significant figure in the Georgian culture.

2. Zenobia:

A notable queen of Roman Syria during the 3rd century, Zenobia a.k.a. the “warrior queen” expanded her Palmyrene Empire by conquering Egypt and overcoming Roman rulers. A splendid horse rider and a fierce belligerent, Zenobia carries a regal fame in the chronology of famous female warriors.

1. Joan of Arc:

Comprising divine guidance, Joan of Arc, helped the French army to achieve victories at several occasions during the Hundred Year’s War, and eventually played a substantial role in the coronation of Charles VII. Due to her role in this war, which changed the course of history, Joan of Arc is regarded as a national superheroine in France.

TopYaps presents a list of ten people who became a dangerous remedy of a desperate disease. We don’t know what the disease was; an obsession, hatred, zealotry, a burning desire or whatever, but it was potent enough to shook the world. Have a look!

10. Gianni Versace:

Founder of the most renowned global fashion house, Giannni Versace S.p.A, Versace was shot dead by Andrew Cunanan, an American serial killer, on July 15, 1997. Versace was returning from a morning walk when he was approached by the killer. Cunanan fired two shots – one in the neck and second in the center of his face, killing him almost instantly. Later, Cunanan committed suicide by using same gun. His intention still remains a subject of mystery.

9. Benazir Bhutto:

Cornerstone of Pakistan’s political industry, Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, 2007, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. She was addressing followers of Pakistans Peoples Party in a political rally at Liaquat National Bagh when a group of extremists approached her, detonating a bomb and firing bullets straightforwardly on her. Bhutto was rushed to nearest rawalpindi General Hospital but was declared dead by the doctors.

8. Mahatma Gandhi:

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the greatest ideological leader of India, was assassinated by Nathuram Vinayak Godse, on January 30, 1948. An aggressive activist of Hindutva, Godse, shot Mahatma Gandhi, thrice by his .38 Beretta semi-automatic pistol. Gandhi was going to attend a prayer meeting when Godse attacked him from barely 2-3 feet of distance.

7. John Lennon:

Co-founder of the historical rock band, The Beatles, and a magnetic singer, John Lennon was assassinated on December 8, 1980, by Mark David Chapman. Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono were approaching the builiding where they lived when Chapman fired five bullets in rapid succession at the center of Lennon’s back. He was immediately rushed to the St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center where doctors declared him “dead on arrival.”

6. Indira Gandhi:

Counted among one of the most potent Prime Ministers throughout the world, Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her two bodyguards on October 31, 1984, at Prime Minister’s residence in New Delhi. Her bodyguards were baffled by the military attack on Golden temple during Operation Blue Star. Despite of being shot by more than 30 bullets, she managed to sustain for 5 hours in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), but eventually died of horrendous injuries.

5. Martin Luther King, Jr.:

Martin Luther King Jr. was an eminent leader of the African-American Civil Righs Movement and is worshiped till the date for eradicating racial discrimination. On April 4, 1968, this Nobel Peace Prize laureate was assassinated by James Earl Ray at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. King was standing on the second floor of motel’s balcony, when a bullet, fired from Remington 760 Gamemaster struck his right face. He died in his unconsciousness stage during treatment at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

4. John F. Kennedy:

It was November 22, 1963, when entire world went dumbfounded by the assassination of hot-shot sexy President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. He was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald when his Presidential motorcade was passing through the Texas School Book Depository, Dallas. One shot in the upper back and the second one in the head was enough to freeze the journey of life of JFK.

3. Abraham Lincoln:

The incident of the first American president to be assassinated, took place on April 14, 1865, which was executed by a prominent American stage actor, John Wilkes Booth. President Lincoln was watching the play “Our American Cousin” at a theatre in Washington, D.C., when Booth shot him in the back of his head. A team of physicians and surgeons was established to heal the President, but on next morning he died of critical head injuries.

2. Archduke Franz Ferdinand:

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria is the main reason behind the evolution of historical World War 1. On June 28, 1914, Archduke and his wife, Sophie, were shot dead by Gavrilo Princip, when their car was passing through the Latin Bridge in Sarajevo. Archduke was shot in the juglar vein whereas his wife encountered an abdominal wound. Both were driven to the residence of Governor for treatment, but died amid the way.

1. Julius Caesar:

On March 15, 44 BC, Julius Caesar, the dictator of Roman Republic, was assassinated by a group of Roman senators (Liberators). On the Ides of March, Caesar was invited in the Theatre of Pompey to watch a game of gladiatorial sport. Upon his arrival, the senators shared some pleasantries with the dictator, but later stabbed him over 23 times. Beacuse of multiple stab wounds and blood loss, Caesar died almost instantly.

There are hundreds of deserving candidates for this list, but certainly, names listed on this page dominate the rest for their contribution in different areas and for changing the conventional societal wind. Apart from being a prototype of integrity, love, sacrifice, benevolence and tolerance, these women are widely adored for changing the world we live in. We welcome your opinions about those who are here – and those who are not, but should have featured.

10. Margaret Thatcher:

Things were not going so well in United Kingdom, when Margaret Thatcher arrived at 10 Downing Street. But as soon as she started curing “The sick man of Europe” with her radical and innovative ideas, entire world realized that the “iron lady” comprises the capability to change the course of history. They witnessed history being made. The first female British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, healed the crippled economy of Britain and prevented her nation’s decline, creating a landmark in global political arena.

9. Marilyn Monroe:

Well, you might think that why this “Blonde Bombshell” is making her presence here. Simplistically, Marilyn Monroe is a legendary name which will live till the day fashion ends. A woman ahead of her time, Monroe is the most remembered beauty pageant who changed the conventional mode of movie industry by her exotic presence on the big screen and still dominates all parameters of fashion trends.

8. Mother Teresa:

A luminous messenger of God and a soul dedicated to serve poor, incapacitated people of society and anyone who wanted love, Mother Teresa is best known for impacting the entire world by her humanitarian works. She founded “Missionaries of Charity” in Calcutta which has now branches in 133 countries. Till the date, she is considered as the most caring figure on planet Earth.

7. Aung  San Suu Kyi:

An unparalleled belligerent of democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi stimulates one of life‘s most substantial lesson; you don’t need to be fierce to be strong. Her nonviolent retaliation against one of the most barbarous dictatorships the world has known is enough to exemplify what courage and determination is. Despite of being a daughter of an influential Burmese figure, this lady joined politics, not for personal mightiness or sharing the political ideologies, but only to fight for the rights of a common man.

6. Rosa Parks:

Best known as “the first lady of civil rights,” Rosa Parks is a prestigious figure of resistance to racial segregation. After fueling the “Montgomery Bus Boycott,” Rosa Parks joined prominent civil rights leaders to include blacks in American society. Considered as a saviour and liberator of black race, this lady of immense willpower occupies a devotional place in the imagination of color blind society.

5. Amelia Earhart:

One of the most famous figures in entire history, Amelia Earhart is known for doing stuffs that are considered outside the realm of women. Apart from being a daredevil pilot, this stunner was also a celebrated author of some best-selling books. She broke all societal barriers and demonstrated entire world that your spirit is the biggest driving force which wouldn’t ever allow anything to stand in your way.

4. Emmeline Pankhurst:

Borned to politically active parents, Emmeline Pankhurst was an eminent activist of Suffragette movement in United Kingdom who confronted all odds to promote women‘s equality in public life. Political pundits remember her as one of the most remarkable political and social agitators of the 20th century.

3. Marie Curie:

First person to be honored with two Nobel Prizes, Marie Curie is best known for her in-depth research on radioactivity as well as for discovering polonium and radium. Treatment of cancer, using radioactive isotopes was initiated under her guidance, and that’s why one who is treated with radiotherapy owes her a debt.

2. Joan of Arc:

Comprising divine guidance, Joan of Arc, helped the French army to achieve victories at several occasions during the Hundred Year’s War, and eventually played a substantial role in the coronation of Charles VII. Due to her role in this war, which changed the course of history, Joan of Arc is regarded as a national superheroine in France.

1. Florence Nightingale:

Founder of the modern nursing profession, Florence Nightingale came to prominence after her motherly work during the Crimean War. She changed the conventional opinions about nursing and cared wounded soldiers, suffering from unbearable pain. Florence Nightingale established an unparalleled illustration of compassion, loyalty to patient care, and persevering and attentive hospital administration. Her services for the sick and needy, rendered her title; “The lady with the lamp.”

It seems extremely uncanny when while visiting a cemetery you discover a tombstone reading the same date of birth and date of death of people resting beneath it. But your weirdness trespasses all the parameters when the tombstone belongs to a celebrity. However, it’s a tough job to leave this materialistic world on the day you were born, but here are ten famous people who did it.

10. FDR, Jr. (August 17, 1914 – August 17, 1988):

Son of the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Sr., FDR Jr. was an eminent American politician who served as a member of the United States Congress from 1949 to 1955. Apart from his salient contribution in American politics, he is also remembered for serving as a Naval officer in World War 2, where he was embellished for his fearlessness during the battle of Casablanca. He died on his 74th birthday in a hospital of New York due to the complications of lung cancer.

9. Betty Friedan (February 4, 1921 – February 4, 2006):

A notable activist of American feminism and a celebrated author of “The Feminine Mystique,” Betty Friedan is a devotional name in the American society. This intellectual lady was the first president of the “National Organization for Women” and saliently contributed in bringing women in mainstream of American society. Exactly on her 85th birthday, she died of congestive heart failure at her home in Washington, D.C.

8. Ahmad Zahir ( June 14, 1946 – June 14, 1979):

Best known as the Godfather of Afghan music arena, Ahmad Zahir was the son of an influential Afghani leader, Abdul Zahir, who was also the Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1971-1972. Ahmad Zahir’s songs are still adored by music lovers for comprising enthusiastic emotional induction, poetic style, obligating depth and honeyed tone. Because of avenging the policies of Marxist Government, this musical legend was assassinated on his 33rd birthday.

7. Michael Aris (March 27, 1946 –  March 27, 1999):

Husband of firebrand Nobel Prize-winning Burmese politician, Aung San Suu Kyi, Michael Aris came to prominence after writing number of books on Buddhism and exploring some hidden recesses of Himalayan, Bhutanese and Tibetan culture. He had also served as a lecturer of Asian history at the prestigious St. Antony’s College, Oxford. After fighting a long battle with prostate cancer, Michael Aris died on his 53rd birthday in Oxford, United Kingdom.

6. Bunny Austin (August 26, 1906 – August 26, 2000):

An iconic image of the British tennis history, Henry Wilfred “Bunny” Austin is best known for being the first tennis player who embarked the trend of wearing shorts during matches. He along with Fred Perry significantly contributed for the victory of British team in the Davis Cup in three consecutive years from 1933-1935. Austin was also the first British player to reach in men’s final at Wimbledon. He died at a nursing home in London on his 94th birthday.

5. Norman Haworth (March 19, 1883 -March 19, 1950):

An eminent British chemist and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham, Norman Haworth was laurelled with 1937 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for performing in-depth researches and investigations on carbohydrates and vitamin C. He developed the Haworth projection during his teaching career, which is widely used in biochemistry to translate the complex 3-D sugar structure into convenient 2-D graphical form. He died of heart failure on his 67th birthday in Birmingham.

4. Elizabeth of York (February 11, 1466 – February 11, 1503):

Daughter of King Edward IV of England and wife of Henry VII, Elizabeth of York was widely adored by the pupil of her kingdom due to her generous, kind and gentle nature. She had seven children among which only four survived to adulthood. She died on her 37th birthday due to childbirth complications.

3. Raphael (April 6, 1483 – April 6, 1520):

Raphael was an Italian painter who along with Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo formed the trinity of great masters of the High Renaissance. Raphael’s “The School of Athens” is regarded as one of the most awe-inspiring paintings till the date. According to Giorgio Vasari, a prominent painter, Raphael fell ill after an excessive sex and eventually on his 37th birthday, he died of the wrong cure.

2. George Washington Carver (January 5, 1864 – January 5, 1943):

A renowned botanist and inventor, George Washington Carver was a man of extravagant talent and enormous achievements who performed rigorous research on the promotion of alternative crops to cotton. For his outstanding contribution in agricultural research, he was awarded the prestigious Spingarn Medal of the NAACP. One day, at his home, he took a poor fall from stairs and later, died on his 78th birthday from the complications of the fall.

1. Ingrid Bergman (August 29, 1915 – August 29, 1982):

Queen of an exceptional angelic natural beauty and best known for avoiding heavy makeup alike contemporary actresses, Ingrid Bergman was a Hollywood megastar and is still counted among one of the greatest actresses of all time. Bergman, the ideal of American womanhood, died after a long battle with breast cancer, on her 67th birthday in London.

Well, it’s extremely forbidden to agree with any policy of Adolf Hitler. As soon as he came to the power, he shocked the entire world by his shockingly repellent capabilities. But one should always remember that he wasn’t the solo player of Nazi’s game. He was backed up by some evil shoulders. TopYaps introduces a list of ten individuals, well known for supporting Hitler in his hellacious deeds.

10. Odilo Globocnik:

After joining the Nazi Party in 1930, Odilio Globocnik, very soon became a key aid of Adolf Hitler. An eminent administrator of Operation Reinhard, Odilo played a crucial role in eliminating Jews as well as in establishing links between Hitler and Austrian National Socialists. On May 31, 1945, he was nabbed by British troops but committed suicide by consuming a cyanide capsule hidden in his mouth.

9. Josef Kramer:

Well known as “The Beast of Belsen,” Josef Kramer came to prominence by showcasing his malefic face as an administrative officer of the gas chambers in Auschwitz concentration camp. In 1945, he was arrested by British military while working as the Commandant of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. After going through a trial of almost three months, Kramer was sentenced to death and on on December 13, 1945, he was hanged at Hamelin jail.

8. Paul Blobel:

A participant of the First World War, Paul Blobel was an eminent member of Nazi Party, responsible for up to 59,018 killings. For Adolf Hitler, he significantly contributed in the German invasion of the Soviet Union and wiped out a monolithic mass of racial and political undesirables. After being captured, he was hanged on June 8, 1951, at Landsberg Prison in Bavaria.

7. Friedrich Jeckeln:

An engineer by profession, Friedrich Jeckeln joined the Nazi Party on October 1, 1929, and very soon became a Police Leader in the German occupied Soviet Union. By all accounts of historians, this evil aid of Adolf Hitler was responsible for assassinating over 100,000 unwelcome persons of the Third Reich. After the fall of Hitler’s regime, Jeckeln was arrested by Red Army and was eventually hanged on February 3, 1946.

6. Joseph Mengele:

Holder of a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Munich and a notable physician of his time, Joseph Mengele is counted among one of the most trustworthy supporters of Adolf Hitler. For performing ghastly experiments on inmates of concentration camp, he was coined the termed “Angel of Death.” He, somehow, managed to escape the war by concealing his identification and finally died in Brazil on February 7, 1979.

5. Adolf Eichmann:

Born in a family of industrialists, Adolf Eichmann was the key plotter of Holocaust who facilitated the mass deportation of Jews to ghettos by utilizing his impeccable ideological reliability and organizational talents. After the war, he escaped to Argentina and started working for Mercedes Benz, but in 1960, he was captured by Israeli Intelligence Agency, Mossad. After series of trials, Adolf Eichmann was found guilty and in 1962, he was hanged.

4. Ernst Kaltenbrunner:

Fond of living under the influence of alcohol, this hellacious face of Nazi Party was a highest-ranking SS leader, notorious for his barbarous deeds and explosive temper. Before joining the Nazi Party, he had also served as a lawyer in Salzburg and Linz. He was captured by United States Security Forces on May 12, 1945 and was charged with committing crimes against humanity. Eventually, on October 16, 1946, he was executed by hanging.

3. Hermann Goering:

Commander-in-Chief of German Air Force “Luftwaffe,” Hermann Goering was a top-notch Nazi leader, politician and an outstanding fighter pilot. Notable for his magnificence in figuring out deepest hurdles, in 1941, he was designated as Hitler’s successor and deputy in all his offices. On May 9, 1945, he surrendered to U.S. soldiers and was sentenced to death by hanging. One night prior to the date of hanging, he committed suicide by cyanide ingestion.

2. Reinhard Heydrich:

Better known by his nickname “The Hangman,” Reinhard Heydrich formed a team of trained spies and anonymous informers, to get information about anti-Nazi people and their activities. In early 1942, he chaired the “Wannsee Conference,” which discoursed the elimination plan of all Jews from German occupied territory. On May 27, 1942, Heydrich was attacked by Czech and Slovak soldiers in Prague where he succumbed to death after a week.

1. Heinrich Himmler:

Heavily influenced and inspired by the ancient Hindu scripture “Bhagavad Gita,” Heinrich Himmler was the man without whom Hitler’s dream was futile. Well known as the junior Big Boss of Nazi Party, Himmler managed all internal and external security forces of cult Nazi. He coordinated the assassination of over six million Jews, about 500,000 Roma, uncountable prisoners of war and others whom the Nazis viewed as unworthy to live. On May 22, 1945, he was arrested by a unit of British Army in West Germany, but the next day, before interrogation could begin, he committed suicide by consuming potassium cyanide capsule.

Almost every stage of human history has witnessed wars that have been implemental in changing the world’s future, but the time span of 1939 to 1945 (World War 2) carries a different significance. In the showtime of 5 years, the Axis forces ruled the game in first half but the second half was dedicated to their sabotage by the Allied forces. TopYaps points ten famous battles of World War 2, better known for toppling thrones and redrawing borders.

10. Operation Market Garden (17-25 September, 1944):

One of the largest airborne battle in history, “Operation Market Garden” was an attempt of Allies to cross the Siegfried Line as well as to capture the “Ruhr,” industrial heartland of Germany. This mission was fueled in German-occupied Netherlands but due to the lack of sophisticated weaponry and sufficient force, Allies were compelled to move back. After facing shameful defeat in this operation, Allies were severly criticized for their tactics and poor war strategy.

9. Battle of the Bulge (16 December 1944 – 25 January 1945):

Battle of the Bulge was the last major attack by Nazi against the Allied forces. This battle was plotted to disrupt the alliance of America, Britain and France in the western portion of Europe. Initially, the Germans experienced a great deal of success but due to the lack of proper reinforcement and shortening in arsenal, their chances of success were cemented. In this battle, Third Army of General George S. Patton played a crucial role in defeating the Germans.

8. Battle of Midway (4 – 7 June, 1942):

Better known as the biggest naval warfare of the World War 2, Battle of Midway was fought between the Imperial Japanese Navy and the United States Navy, marking the end of Japanese naval strength. Faulty assumptions of Japanese intelligence and groundbreaking success of American codebreakers were the main reasons behind the destruction of four Japanese aircraft carriers and a heavy cruiser. Debacle in the Pacific Campaign caused a great deprivation for the Japanese.

7. Battle of Berlin (20 April 1945 – 2 May 1945):

Counted among one of the bloodiest battles in the history of warfare, the Battle of Berlin stigmatized the ending up of World War 2 in Europe. Before the commencement of this battle, Germany’s border were trapped by the Soviet’s Red Army and finally on April 20, 1945, they started shelling. The fierce fighting of Red Army devastated the exhausted and badly equipped German forces. Knowing the conclusion of this battle, Adolf Hitler and his top-notch followers committed suicide, before the war was over.

6. Attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941):

An unsounded shock to the people of United States, strike on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military attack carried by the Imperial Japanese Navy. At 8.54 AM of December 7, 1941, the Pearl Harbor naval base of America was attacked by more than 350 Japanese fighters, bombers and torpedo planes. This hellacious attack devastated 188 American aircrafts, four United States Navy battleships, three destroyers, three cruisers, one minelayer and one anti-aircraft training ship. Apart from the destruction of shipyard, power station, torpedo storage facilities; 2,401 people were killed and more than 1250 were critically injured. Next day, contemporary American President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, declared war against Japan in his famous “Infamy Speech,” bringing the United States of America in World War 2.

5. Battle of Kursk (5 July – 23 August, 1943):

Fought by the Soviet and German forces in the vicinity of Kursk, this battle of World War 2 is better known for providing the strategic initiative to the Red Army for further wars. Germans were trying to encircle the Red Army but their strategy was relatively slow as they were waiting for the arrival of new weapons and sophisticated tanks in their arsenal. Meanwhile, on the basis of informations gathered from the intelligence sources, Red Army created a series of defense strategies and wiped out the German forces with counter-offensives.

4. Battle of France (10 May – 25 June, 1940):

Standing as one of the most noteworthy military campaigns of the World War 2, this battle ripped up the power of Allied forces in Europe and resulted in unexpected collapse of France. During the Battle of France, French and British forces were evacuated from the war field and the northern and western portion of France were declared as German occupation zone. Till the Normandy Landings, France was under the occupancy of Axis forces.

3. Battle of Britain (10 July – 31 October, 1940):

One of the biggest battles fought completely by air forces, the Battle of Britain (Air Battle for Great Britain) was orchestrated by the German Air Force to attain air superiority over the Royal Air Force of England. Employing sophisticated terror bombing tactics, Luftwaffe, the German Air Force, devastated the ground infrastructure as well as the aircraft factories of Great Britain. Despite of the barbarian attack of Germans, the British RAF ravaged Luftwaffe over the skies of London and ended the journey of Hitler’s daredevils.

2. Battle of Stalingrad (23 August 1942 – 2 February, 1943):

Battle of Stalingrad was fought between Soviet Union and the Nazi Germany and is well known for being one of the most brutal and bloodiest battles in the history of warfare, with nearly two million causalities from both sides. The German forces were successful in capturing over 90% area of the city of Stalingrad (now Volgograd) but it’s a matter of fact that the Red Army made a tremendous comeback and repelled the Germans out of borders. Amid extreme weather conditions, Soviet forces fought courageously and destroyed the German 6th Army.

1. Battle of Normandy (6 June – 30 June, 1944):

A perfect illustration of behind-the-lines sabotage, the Battle of Normandy is the most gruesome and deadliest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare. On June 6 (D-Day), about 195,000 soldiers of Allied expeditionary forces landed on the Normandy coast in a stretch of 80 km and marked the beginning of the end of German regime by assassinating Nazi soldiers.According to a not-so-exact estimation, during the Battle of Normandy, over 425,000 soldiers of both sides were killed, injured or went missing.

No doubt, death in a road accident comprises enormous horror and intrigue, but it becomes more painful when the victim is a larger-than-life individual. For common folks, lives of celebrities are considered as most secured, but one should always remember that mortality has no limits. Commending the fact that “death is the ultimate truth,” TopYaps lists ten famous celebrities who died in road accidents.

10. Lisa Lopes (May 27, 1971 – April 25, 2002):

Four-time Grammy Award winner, Lisa Lopes aka “Left Eye” was a notable singer, rapper, dancer and songwriter. She was also a member of TLC, an American band of girls famous for R&B, funk, soul and hip-hop. On April 25, 2002, Lisa was injured in a road accident in Honduras when her Mitsubishi Montero Sport collided with a vehicle. She was quickly rushed to a local hospital but died of head trauma and neck injuries.

9. Porfirio Rubirosa (January 22, 1909 – July 5, 1965):

Famous for his legendary image of international playboy and the biggest source of inspiration for the fictional character of James Bond, Porfirio Rubirosa was an eminent Dominician diplomat. Buff of polo, car racing and gorgeous girls, Rubirosa was killed on July 5, 1965, when his Ferrai 250 GT clashed into a chestnut tree during the dawn. He was returning from an all-night celebration organized at “Jimmy’s,” a famous nightclub of Paris.

8. Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956):

Counted among one of the most celebrated painters of America, Jackson Pollock was famous for inscribing representational elements in his paintings. It is a matter of fact that Pollock hated the conventioanl lifestyle of a celebrity and enjoyed his solitariness with alcoholism. On August 11, 1956, at 10:15 pm, he smashed his Oldsmobile convertible into a mound and died almost instantly. He was driving under the influence of alcohol.

7. Steve Prefontaine (January 25, 1951 – May 30, 1975):

Steve Prefontaine was a famous middle and long-distance runner of the United States who helped in propagating the “running boom” of 1970s. On May 30, 1975, he met a fatal accident when his 1973 MGB convertible flipped near the campus of University of Oregon. A bystander approached Prefontaine, trapped beneath the wreckage of his car, but ran to get help after failing to lift the vehicle. By the time others arrived at spot, he was killed by the weight of the car on his chest.

6. Duane Allman (November 20, 1946 – October 29, 1971):

A renowned guitarist with improvisational skills and co-founder of “The Allam Brothers Band,” Duane Allman was killed on October 29, 1971, when his high speeding Harley Davidson met an accident with a flatbed truck. According to bystanders, Allman and his bike skidded for almost ninety feet after the accident. He was rushed to the hospital but eventually died because of massive internal injuries.

5. Jayne Mansfield (April 19, 1933 – June 29, 1967):

Better known for her sandglass figure, sensual eyes and clevage-revealing costumes, Jayne Mansfield was an eminent Hollywood actress and a blonde bombshell. In the wee hours of June 29, 1967, her 1966 Buick Electra 225, crashed into the rear portion of a tractor-trailer, on U.S. Highway 90. After hitting the trailer from back, her car straightforwardly went under it, decapitating Mansfield and killing two others.

4. Grace Kelly (November 12, 1929 – September 14, 1982):

Princess consort of Monaco and a celebrated American actress, Grace Kelly is widely admired by movie lovers for her outstanding performance in “The Country Girl,” for which she won the Oscar. On September 13, 1982, Princess Grace suffered a stroke while driving her Rover P6, amid her way to the French side of the border. Her imbalanced car went down a mountainside, contributing fatal injuries.

3. General George S. Patton (November 11, 1885 – December 21, 1945):

Better known for his disputed outspokenness and kookiness, General George Smith Patton, headed the United States Army during World War II. On December 9, 1945, Patton’s Cadillac Series 70 V-8 was hit by a cargo truck of Army, at a relatively slow speed. However, the collision was minor but General Patton was seriously injured by a metal partition between the fron the rear seats. He was quickly rushed to the military hospital for further treatment but eventually on December 21, “the crazy cowboy general” died of injury in spinal cord.

2. James Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955):

A cultural icon and a legendary Hollywood actor, James Dean gained massive popularity and fame by his majestic performances in three movies: “Rebel Without a Cause”, “Giant” and “East of Eden”. His magnificent career was cemented on September 30, 1955, when his Porsche 550 met a frontal collision with a Ford, driven by a college student from the opposite end. He was taken to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead by doctors.

1. Princess Diana (July 1, 1961 – August 31, 1997):

Counted among one of the biggest celebrities of the 20th century and a lovely person inside and out, Princess Diana will be always remembered for her global charity works and openheartedness. On August 31, 1997, this godsend soul died almost instantly, when her Mercedes-Benz W140 crashed in a tunnel in paris, at an estimated speed of 65 mph.

A man of value and sheer determination, Mahatma Gandhi is admired by almost every people of the world for practising and propagating non-violence. This page of TopYaps lists ten best quotes of Mahatma Gandhi and asks you whether they can solve the ongoing strife in today’s world or not.

10. The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

9. Whenever you are confronted with an opponent. Conquer him with love.

8. Nobody can hurt me without my permission.

7. The moment there is suspicion about a person’s motives, everything he does becomes tainted.

6. An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.

5. The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

4. You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind.

3. Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one’s weakness. It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.

2. Almost everything you do will seem insignificant, but it is important that you do it.

1. You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.