The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Banking guru Matthew Mellon has died in rehab in Mexico, He was the ex-husband of Jimmy Choo guru Tamara Mellon, Cara Delevingne shimmers in the dark for latest Jimmy Choo ad campaign, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Being born into a family with so much money and prestige involved surely wasn’t easy, and this came to light in a huge public custody battle over the young Gloria, between her mother Gloria and her aunt, Gertrude. Once it’s all been divided among relatives, that leaves Amanda with around $100 million. The first battle of Marne saw France and Britain in conflict with the invading German army, which by that point, had infiltrated northeastern France. Now, this wealth has flowed down from his father, Samuel Irving Newhouse Sr., who was an American broadcasting businessman and magazine and newspaper publisher. In the late 19th century, Hearst was known for publishing the largest chain of American newspapers, as well as for the sensational brand of “yellow journalism” (using shocking headlines to catch people’s attention rather than using hard facts!). Classic! In its very first year, the WWF board approved five projects, which, together, cost them $33,500. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic "I have a dream" speech, in which he urged Americans to work towards civil and economic equality and to put an end to racism. Born in the Big Apple, Hilton is also the heiress to the Hilton Hotel fortune. This one is a Chinese folklore character. He continued his elaborate speech the next day. Ida Sikman who died on August 22, 1961, was the wall's first victim. Multiple stretches of border walls followed under different dynasties. Also, how can we forget her role as Anne on Parks & Rec? Twenty thousand years ago, humans and wolves hunted the same prey. Outwardly, he kept up with his routine work. Shucks sorry, we were daydreaming; the saliva was just about to – okay TMI. The Shoens rule the roost in Arizona. His daughter, Susan Alice Buffett clearly got a tip off from her dad, and sure, he was looking out for her, by giving her shares – as such, she’s making her wealth through her ownership of shares in the famous investing firm. Sheep were the first animals to be domesticated for food. What with the pile of money he’s sitting on, it’s nice to hear that Getty is part of The Lunchbox Fund, which provides food to children in need living in Africa. Churchill was considered for the Nobel Prize several times before he was actually nominated in 1953. In a bold attempt to promote peace and harmony between East and West Germany, a German teenager flew a Cessna single-engine aircraft in 1987 across a well-equipped Soviet military shield. This became the fourth US presidential assassination. JFK preferred to have his limousine, which was sent directly from DC, open-topped. Their marriage quickly deteriorated and in a very public way, which was visible, unlike many other high-profile relationships. Hollywood legend, Clint Eastwood would go on to use the name of the poem to make a film about Mandela's life, 2009's 'Invictus', starring Morgan Freeman. Kate Hudson, the Oscar-nominated actress, and daughter of legend Goldie Hawn are well, set to inherit a nice little sum from mother dearest. (Controversial, let’s hope this makes it out before the government shuts us down!) Okay and before we forget, for you Brooklyn 99’ers, she’s of course Holt’s nemesis, the notorious, antagonistic Madeline Wuntch! The Real Reason Why Cheese is the Most Stolen Food in the World, Nailing It: How Nail Polish Has Evolved Over the Years, Europe’s Werewolf Trials Were Wilder Than You Realize. Like, this kid got a handmade rocking horse worth… wait for it… $600,000 US!!! The Cambodian Genocide became known to the global community, but it did not go through sufficient investigation since the United States was hesitant to become involved in the country again, especially after its recent loss in the Vietnam War. Penkovsky was reportedly executed in 1963. But before we get caught up in the sportswear and lifestyle mammoth, let’s turn to its creator, and importantly, his son, who’s set to inherit a gigantic fortune! Buddhism has three core beliefs: nothing in this life is permanent; people's actions have consequences; people can always change. US president, Franklin Roosevelt, was the first man to utter the term, "united nations," meant as an alliance of 26 countries that were committed to protecting the Atlantic Charter. Like come on, seriously! However, some loose ends continued to prove lucrative, and maintain a steady stream of income for all three brothers! We’re sure she’s got family to surround her, and to enjoy the wealth together! Sheesh. The heiress, however, did have a life before marriage (funny, that) and is actually a filmmaker, conservationist, and philanthropist who has a seat on the boards of many wonderful charities. As for her wealth, most of it has been accumulated off the back of her own work of course, but it is worth noting that both her parents were both in the film industry. There were different variations of this form of execution. It was one of his primary school teachers who began calling him "Nelson", and he went on to use the name himself. Did you know that the Hollywood film, "Armageddon," was once shown to fresh NASA staff for the sole purpose of identifying inaccuracies? Ellison was named on TIME’s “Most Influential” list for her contributions to modern cinema. However it seemed that she had another passion which called to her – fashion! The Rockefeller family’s legacy dates back to the early nineteenth-century, when the family patriarch founded the oil refinement company and back then he made billions! Maybe the brothers should’ve stuck with the family business! Ambedkar's guidelines to the Hilton Young Commission served as a foundation for the conceptualization of the Reserve Bank of India. The pair married in 1974 and have two children together, Josh and Whitney. Born in Connecticut, the teen attended Sacred Heart University, however went on to pursue modelling. (Read: not small). But hey, it lasted for a year, so…. Warren Buffett has to be the biggest name in investment -  and the fact he’s worth over $80 billion US really speaks about him and his career. Lydia Hearst Shaw is however, many things apart from very rich – she’s a blogger, model and has even been on the screen a handful of times. The wall's last victim was an East German who tried to fly over the wall with a hot air balloon but crashed into power lines. So yeah, a lot. The first Prime Minister of independent India was Jawaharlal Nehru. However, the two also called it … God bless… America? We’re not really sold, but we did hear that in 2015 he collaborated with Mac Cosmetics, launching a unisex cosmetics line aimed at the Gender fluid youth movement. The motorcade shooting was captured by businessman Abraham Zapruder, using his 8mm movie camera. But let’s not forget that she is also notorious (in a good way of course!) You’re thinking about the latest iPhone, or you’re thinking about the shiny new Mac computer you can’t wait to get your hands on! She’s also appeared in Fool’s Gold, My Best Friend’s Girl and Bride Wars, among others. The hardships faced during the various battles of World War I has inspired several works of art, including Enrich Maria Remarque's "All Quiet on the Western Front", and John McRae's "In Flanders Fields". He’s just got one of those unforgettable faces and delivers his roles in a way like no other actor! During the American Revolution, some African-American slaves were enticed to fight in favor of the British who, in turn, promised liberty to those who supported the loyalist forces. This sentence, however, was commuted by President Carter, and was later pardoned by President Bill Clinton. During World War I the term "dogfight" was born. Donald is the heir to the publishing fortune built by his father, which he shares with his brother Samuel Irving Newhouse Jr. The proliferation of factories came with no environmental regulations, resulting in horrendously smoky atmospheres. Forbes reported in … The code also took social class into consideration. ... Matthew and his wife Nicole Hanley Mellon, former Ralph Lauren designer, wed in 2010 at a ceremony attended by his ex-wife, Jimmy Choo owner Tamara Mellon. They were also permitted to become bishops in 2013. Although it was a low-key event, there were a handful of … The family, which holds one of the largest fortunes in the United States, extends to Cooper. He graduated from UPenn’s Wharton School before going on to later earn an MBA from Harvard Business School. That figure includes 110,000 AK47s, plus a total of $550,000 worth of stolen equipment. This was followed by the United States' declaration of war against Japan. The Imperial Examination is only one of the methods derived from the belief system. at A.A in 1998. Malcolm X and Storm Thurmond, for instance, had a number of objections to the goals of the march. Her dad is none other than Phillippi Sparks, a former NFL player. Now that’s an impressive list of holdings. Miley Cyrus is one of those teen Disney stars who, despite a somewhat bumpy ride, managed to make it out into adulthood in one piece. She’s been in quite a few ads and plastered across a number of billboards which you probably would’ve seen either in the US or across the pond in the United Kingdom. The opium wars of the 19th century were fought between Britain and China, the former emerging victorious. Whilst we’re not totally sure what Ann gets up to apart from being a philanthropist and exploring the world in her superyacht, we do know that the coffers are overflowing for the Walton-Kroenkes, that’s for sure. But you know who loves it more? Instead, it was the panic that ensued which was to blame. She even had a role in the recent Star Wars films, as Lieutenant Connix, sharing the camera with her mother! Fast forward a little while and we come to her breakthrough role, Almost Famous. A registered nurse, Kroenke isn’t actually involved with Walmart as a board member or an executive; instead, she has the freedom to pursue whatever she wants but still receive dividends! The 'People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' organization, known worldwide as 'PETA', was founded in 1980 by Ingrid Newkirk and Alex Pacheco. No biggie. Sure, there are people on this list who are substantially wealthier, but $400 million US? Adam Levine is well, not only very good looking but also very talented. With the right saddles and the ruined, post-Roman-Empire rodes, wheels were then used for pottery, irrigation, and milling tasks. The Indian Constitution was legally declared valid on January 26, 1950. It was not planned to be a part of the event, but upon Mahalia Jackson's urging, Dr. King delivered the most historic speech in American history. Double Eagle, which became Quantum Fund, was estimated to hold assets worth over $25 billion US. Back to Jones, sure she inherited some $$ from papa Jones, but she’s also got a lot of it owing to her own talent and hard work! His personal library is said to have had 6,500 books. A US spy aircraft captured photographic evidence, which was then analyzed in a secret office above a Ford car dealership, in a derelict area where people would least expect CIA presence. Fun fact: she was married to the great James Taylor for a brief period! While the entire nation of India was celebrating their independence day, M.K. To carry out Pol Pot's vision of paradise, the Khmer Rouge tricked city residents into believing that Americans were going to bomb their land. He’s related to the Vanderbilt’s – aha, yes, now you’re with us! That beverage? "The former fashion designer, socialite, author and actress was born in Manhattan in 1924. Son of real estate investor Irving Goldman, it’s actually his uncle, Sol, who was one of the most prominent real estate investors in NYC during the 1980s. The legend of Nepalese monk Siddhartha Gautama says that he was born under a full moon, in a beautiful garden, and that the earth shook and the sky showered flower petals when it happened. Gloria went on to become a fashion designer and actress, and of course, leaves behind her son, Anderson Cooper. The first form of written language was invented in Sumer, Mesopotamia between 3,500 to 3,000 BCE. As for Owsley Brown III? On October 24, 1962, soviet ships bound for Cuba came very close to a line of U.S vessels that were enforcing a blockade. But we aren’t the only ones who are a little irked by his behaviour, Vanity Fair described him as “enfant terrible.” Hilarious. An attendee of the University of Memphis, it was there that she met her husband! Now the reason the Boston-born actor and filmmaker is on our list is due to the incredible fortune he’s inherited additional to the earnings of his entertainment career. He went into the family business, and now owns the controlling stake. 10 of 15. It ended in 1353 but would make reappearances every so often, right up until the 15th century. Pretty cool huh? He was also the first Ph.D. in economics and the first double doctorate in Economics in South Asia. Reverend Libby Lane, the first female bishop of the Church of England was consecrated in January of 2015. Between these two businesses, the Norton family made a fortune. The Vietnam War was also known as the Second Indochina War. Born in London in 1967, Tamara's model mother and actor father moved the family to Beverly Hills in 1976 before she attended a posh school in Switzerland. We’re all for it! As the country grew and cities developed, long-distance trade was born to meet the needs of regions that were lacking a supply of a particular item or product. An attendee of George Washington University and New York University, she was a girl with a back-up plan, getting an education just in case! We just love her in How To Lose a Guy In Ten Days opposite Matthew McConaughey though! Her father, Bryan Lourd, is also successful in his own right – he’s actually one of the biggest talent agents in Hollywood! The business was initially incorporated as a book-selling company in the ‘90s but quickly piggybacked on the e-commerce trend and has grown from strength to strength. A dedicated equestrian, Meyer over the course of her life has won several prizes, including winning the Prix Credit Suisse at the Geneva International Horse Show. The Cuban Missile Crisis started when the Americans discovered that Soviet missiles were being moved to Cuba. Interestingly, 168 of them were detected. The Nuremberg trials were held against prominent Nazi Germany leaders, who planned out and orchestrated the mass killings of WWII. The Nuremberg Trials were posed by language barriers. The Whig Party opposed constitutional monarchism in parliament. Over 100,000 Kashmiri Hindu citizens were forced to flee the valley, fearing their safety. But it seems that fame and fortune seem to be a strong trend in the Knight family, with his grandfather, William Knight, being a famous publisher! During the Korean War, North Korean soldiers were portrayed positively in North Korean films like Unsung Heroes. The model and actress wasn’t quite done with making headlines, marrying superstar tennis champ Andre Agassi. Churchill was once arrested as a young man in 1899 by the Boers, descendants of Dutch settlers, who were fighting the British. He even maintained two vineyards at Monticello and became well-regarded for his expertise as a wine-taster. Surprisingly, the march was not universally supported by civil rights activists. It was the largest TV audience ever, at the time. A philanthropist herself, she operates the Sherwood Foundation, which provides grants that help children from lower-income households. The Semitic alphabet, used in ancient Phoenicia from around 1600 BCE, initially had 30 signs and only consisted of consonants. Pangrams are sentences that have all 26 letters of the alphabet. An expensive sound system was installed for the event, but it was damaged right before it began. PETA's first known lawsuit was the "Silver Springs Monkeys" case in 1981, resulting in the arrest of a man in the US for unethical experimentation with animals. We’ve already had one Hilton on our list, but it’s time for us to also mention her sister, Nicky! He single-handedly changed the official daily working hours from 16 to 8 at the Indian Labour Conference and introduced several reforms such as leave benefit, employee insurance, minimum wages, and equal pay. Nelson Mandela was South Africa's first elected black president. The NYU and Berkeley alumnus earned a Ph.D. in history, and then he was sat on the board of the Open Society Foundation, his father’s philanthropic agency. With his new wife, Nicole Hanley, a former Ralph Lauren designer, he has started Hanley Mellon, with an ecommerce store selling chic women’s clothing, … Married to Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend, the pair have one beautiful bub together, Isaiah Jones Koenig. The aim of the conflict, pushed by the thirteen American colonies against Great Britain, was to gain independence through the creation of a sovereign nation. The Mellon family’s massive wealth all started with Thomas Mellon, also known as “the Judge.” Born to immigrant farmers, Mellon studied law and eventually founded a bank, BNY Mellon, in 1869. To further reinforce the wall against trespassers or vehicles, the middle section was protected by traps, watchtowers, entrenched machine guns, and guard dogs. The massive emigration of educated tradesmen caused a substantial negative impact on the East's political and economic credibility. As such, he was given the Aguila Azteca medal for his involvement. This cost $127.68 per barrel. Their marriage quickly deteriorated and in a very public way, which was visible, unlike many other high-profile relationships. Whilst Ziff Brothers Investments was successful to start, the company dissolved. In 1784, Immanuel Kant summed up the movement with the line, "Have courage to use your own reason". actually started her career as part of a duet, The Simon Sisters, but then decided to break from her sister Lucy and departed from their folky duo. A 12,000-year-old jawbone from a dog was discovered in a cave in Iraq. With the financial backing and support of his daddy-o, Knight was able to have a few career flings (no no, not romantic! Two hundred US military men abandoned their posts to fight for Mexico. From the years 1347 to 1352, the world was plagued by arguably the worst catastrophes in history: the Black Death. Ulysses S. Grant, George McClellan, George Meade, Stonewall Jackson, and Robert E. Lee fought in the conflict, all of whom went on to become famous military personalities after the Civil War. North West’s upbringing, however, has come under much scrutiny, particularly after she was firstly snapped at Christmas time sporting red lipstick, as well as wearing heels to one of her cousins’ birthday parties. Her inheritance however, comes by way of her father, Richard Simon, who was the co-founder of the book company Simon & Schuster. Not bad at all! Hearst’s private life has been somewhat more colorful, marrying three times. His attitude towards his family’s wealth may be somewhat arrogant and unsettling to some (shucks sorry, were we projecting our opinion? It is the earliest proof of canine domestication. Meanwhile, Iraq's healthcare program weakened while Islamic militants were activated and incentivized by the conflict. Hari Singh signed an interim agreement with Pakistan for continuing transport. An attendee of Columbia, he received a Bachelor of Arts, and then went on to receive his Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. He passed away in 1998, a year later, without ever being tried for his crimes. NINETEEN HUNDRED! Following the success of the film, Shields was set to make waves again, in not one, but two films which achieved cult status later on! Um but, free Beyoncé tickets for a TM? In the 90s, Goldman focused on buying properties that were a little dusty at government auctions. She studied at the University of Southern California, and soon after married John McCain. Both her aunt and mother wanted control of her trust fund, and was labelled by the New York press as “the trial of the century.”. The movie was based on the firsthand stories of survivors. It has gone down in history as the second-largest tragedy killing Americans in a single non-natural event, next to the September 11 attacks. Julia Duresky/Lucien Capehart Photography. By using enormous siege cannons, they managed to capture the entire city by August 15th. So, if you’ve ever bought a candy bar in the world somewhere, there’s a high chance it was made by Mars. In November of 1978, US Congressman Leo Ryan decided to check out Jonestown, the settlement the cult leader named after himself. Born in the colony of Portuguese Mozambique, her father was a Portuguese oncologist and her mother a Portuguese and British national. Did you know that Robert Ziff graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University in electrical and computer engineering, and then went on to finish Cornell Law School as the first in his class? One of our favorite roles of his though has to be in the neo-noir film by David Lynch called Lost Highway. ), but he did tell Harper’s Bazaar that “We had to do a report about our parents: where they were born, what they did, and all that. The leggy Carly (she’s 179cm!) The daughter of former power couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, between the two of her famous parents, she’s set to inherit quite a large sum of money. They served as labels that helped in remembering information about trade, such as the quantity of a product required by a particular buyer. The global war was one of the main contributors to the spread of the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918. In turn, this led to the Boston Massacre in 1770, where British soldiers shot and killed protesters while being harassed in Boston. Now we just spoke about his nephew, Lloyd Goldman, but now we’re onto the head honcho himself, Sol Goldman. As a kid too, he dabbled in his creative side, appearing in Lord of the Flies as Ralph in 1990. Born in Austin, Texas, a young Dakota was quickly scouted (well that was bound to happen with star parents) as a model, before moving into film, following in her parents’ footsteps. According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, in 2012, Snyder was America’s youngest female billionaire. Captain Oswald Robertson, a medical scientist, invented the first blood bank which enabled blood to be mobilized quickly. Both the Greeks and Romans reference the Wheel of Fortune. The second Sumerian Code of Lipit-Ishtar of Isin was established 200 years before. According to an archaeological survey, the entire wall estimates 21,196 kilometers. This business proved successful; however, the success of the Spiegel family even predates Spike’s grandfather. It set up shop in September of that year, at the headquarters of IUCN, in Morges, Switzerland. The combined effort forced the Germans to retreat to the north of the Aisne River. The son of Nike founder Phil Knight, next on our list is Travis Knight. Anyways, back to Patty Hearst. Those who had any form of education, such as dentists and doctors, were deemed expendable; as were those who owned factories or businesses. Sadly, this legend passed away just last month – and social media made sure everyone knew. Now, this esteemed Hollywood actress possesses an undeniable talent. Anywho, back to Lydia. Living to a grand age of 95, the fashion trailblazer and artist “was an extraordinary woman, who loved life, and lived it on her own terms," her son Anderson Cooper said in a statement. Whilst his family is known for their conservative background, Kroll is keeping things light by straying down the comedy path. The Beatles and Ali would go on to become household names across the world. The heiress and now-singer has been in the industry for over 10 years and has been signed to a few labels in the past, including The Hang Productions, Inc., Audio Bee, and ARJ Music most recently. The daughter of the mega-famous film director, he’s got a plethora of wonderful films with his credentials on them! With a father who’s known as “The Man Who Broke the Bank of England” (because his short sale turned him a profit of $1 billion during the infamous 1992 Black Wednesday UK currency crisis), Alexander sure has a lot to live up to… or not. Herbert Hoover was US president during the Great Depression. Yeah. Freed slaves were gradually allowed civil rights through constitutional amendments. Moreover, his father Edward Mower Norton Jr., not only served in Vietnam, but was a well-known federal prosecutor and environmental lawyer. In 1966, just three years after leaving Switzerland, Teresa married future U.S. Taking place in the United States and Europe, this revolution was defined by a shift from handcrafted methods to mechanization. Diplomat John Slidell offered them $25 million, but the Mexican government rejected it. The family’s interest in media and business clearly runs in the blood, with Jonze first dipping his toes into the media world by photographing BMX riders as a teen for skateboarding publications! The Code of Hammurabi was truly ahead of its time with its laws regarding divorce and property rights. She began modeling at 15, photographed for Harper’s Bazaar and then she appeared in Vogue and Vanity Fair, posing for greats like Richard Avedon. The Theosophical society groomed a young Jiddu Krishnamurthy to become the "world teacher," who would impart wisdom uncovered through theosophical teachings. The first country to use gas against their enemies was France, not Germany. All from Cornell University. In 1973, he visited Europe for the first time, and later, in 1979, traveled to the United States for a 49-day tour. It ended the religious battles between the Catholics and the Lutherans in Germany. In 2009, following her fashion debut, the leggy blonde was awarded the British Fashion Council’s Model of the Year Award. Yah. Heir to the Brown fortune, Owsley Brown III can be thanking his grandfather, George Garvin Brown for his many millions. The First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty was not a fan of freedom of speech. The Sumerians invented writing as the need for long-distance communication arose. You know, to get it just right, Born in 2012, she’s probably the most spoilt 7-year-old on the planet, and whilst she’s apparently “down to earth” (pretty sure that’s what the rep wants us to think), this precocious kid has the privilege of VIP seats when her parents go on tour. From humble beginnings singing in his home of Los Angeles at the age of 14, he’s certainly come a long way since the band Kara’s Flowers! William Lee Hanley Jr. of Palm Beach, philanthropist and former vice chairman of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in Greenwich, Conn. It is also called "Kuzma's mother," which means "we'll show you". The holiday destination alone has brought in millions a year turnover! Her early venture into producing included thee Coen Brothers film True Grit. In the 1700s, transportation was so slow that a journey from London to Manchester took four days. With the help of France, America eventually triumphed in this objective. At its peak, he was taking 80 OxyContin painkiller pills a day. He is credited for inventing the word, "summit" in 1950. Allied forces set these tribunals in accordance with the laws of war and international regulations. ), tied the knot earlier this year. Most recently you would’ve seen him opposite Henry Cavill in The Man from U.N.C.L.E as well as the gorgeous and beautifully shot Call Me by Your Name, also starring Timothée Chalamet. He witnessed how badly shrapnels deformed soldier's faces and found a way to develop techniques for facial reconstruction. A further income stream for the Mercer family was from her grandfather, George, who founded the Mercer Rug Company back in 1936. The United Nations is an international organization that was set up in 1945, at the end of the Second World War. Her performance won her many prestigious accolades, including Oscar and Golden Globe nominations. The demolition of the Berlin Wall started in the summer of 1990. Nicole Hanley. The Dalai Lama was recognized universally for his efforts to promote peace when he won the Nobel Prize for peace in 1989.

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