September 09

Born in 1567 as Eleanor de' Medici, she was the daughter of Grand Duke Francesco I of Tuscany. In 1584, she married Vincenzo I Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, forging a vital alliance between the Medici and Gonzaga dynasties. As Duchess consort, Eleanor played a prominent role in the cultural life of Mantua, sponsoring artists and musicians at court. She managed her personal estates and engaged in charitable works that benefited local communities. Eleanor died on 9 September 1611, leaving a legacy of artistic patronage and diplomatic influence.

Adele Kurzweil was born in 1925 in Graz, Austria, into a Jewish family facing rising persecution. In 1941 her family sought refuge in Limoges, France, where they lived in hiding and Adele kept a diary detailing daily fears and hopes. In 1942 they were discovered and deported to Auschwitz, where Adele perished at the age of 17. Her written reflections were discovered years later and have been exhibited in museums to honor her memory. Adele's story serves as a poignant reminder of the individual lives affected by the Holocaust.

Neil Davis was an Australian combat cameraman and photojournalist celebrated for his frontline reporting during the Vietnam War. Born in Melbourne in 1934, he began his career covering local news before focusing on conflict zones across Southeast Asia. He provided rare ground-level footage of battles, earning respect for his fearless approach and storytelling. In 1985, while reporting on the civil war in Cambodia, he was tragically killed by machine-gun fire. His work remains influential, shedding light on the human impact of war and inspiring generations of journalists.