Historical figures in Melbourne
The atlas holds 5 people and 5 moments here, from 1895 to 2016. The most recorded lives are Mark Twain, Indira Gandhi and Judy Garland. Among them Writers, Musicians and Composers and Performers, across the Space Age and the Cold War.
Notable people
Mark Twain
in 1895
1 moment here
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known as Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, journalist, lecturer, riverboat pilot, and traveler.…
Indira Gandhi
in 1968
1 moment here
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was an Indian stateswoman who served as prime minister from 1966 to 1977 and from 1980 until her assassination in 1984.…
Judy Garland
in 1964
1 moment here
American actress, singer, and vaudevillian, born Frances Ethel Gumm. Garland rose from childhood vaudeville and MGM musical films to become a major…
Prince
in 2016
1 moment here
Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor, and filmmaker associated with the Minneapolis sound.…
Chester Bennington
in 2007
1 moment here
American singer and songwriter best known as Linkin Park’s lead vocalist. His documented appearances include performances and recording-related…
Moments
- 1895 Begins Melbourne engagement Mark Twain
- 1964 Melbourne concert Judy Garland
- 1968 University of Melbourne dinner Indira Gandhi
- 2007 Performance at Rod Laver Arena Chester Bennington
- 2016 Piano & a Microphone tour opening Prince