May 02

Eberhard Anheuser was born in Kreuznach, Germany, in 1805 and emigrated to the United States in 1838. He first built a successful soap and candle factory in St. Louis before purchasing a struggling brewery in 1860. Under his leadership, the enterprise was renamed Anheuser Brewery and grew rapidly with innovative techniques such as pasteurization and refrigerated rail transport. His son-in-law, Adolphus Busch, later joined the business and helped expand it into the Anheuser-Busch company. Anheuser's entrepreneurial vision established one of the world's largest breweries and set new standards for industrial beer production. He died on May 2, 1880, leaving a significant legacy in the American brewing industry.

Afeni Shakur (1947–2016) was an American music businesswoman and activist who emerged as a prominent member of the Black Panther Party. Born in North Carolina, she moved to New York City and became a defense lawyer and organizer before her membership in the Panthers. After the death of her son, rapper Tupac Shakur, she founded Amaru Entertainment in 1997 to preserve and promote his musical legacy, overseeing multiple platinum albums. Shakur also established the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation for arts education and community outreach. Throughout her life, she advocated for social justice, women's rights, and youth empowerment, often speaking at schools and conferences. Her leadership in both politics and business made her a respected figure in cultural and civil rights movements. Shakur received several accolades for her work in music and humanitarian efforts.

Marcel Stellman (1925–2021) was a Belgian record producer and lyricist whose career spanned over six decades in the music industry. Born in Antwerp, he relocated to London after World War II and joined Decca Records as a talent scout. Stellman signed and produced early recordings for artists who became international stars, including Engelbert Humperdinck and Tom Jones. As a lyricist, he penned the words for memorable songs such as 'Wonderful Copenhagen' featured in the Danny Kaye film 'Hans Christian Andersen'. In the 1960s, Stellman launched his own production company, fostering emerging songwriters and composers. He also translated and adapted lyrics for European films and stage productions. Stellman's keen ear for melody and talent left a lasting imprint on popular music across Europe.