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Valente, Caterina (geb.14.01.1931) born on 14 January 1931. She is not only a star in Germany as a dancer, singer and actress, but has also made an international career. With catchy tunes like "Tschau, tschau Bambina" or "Ganz Paris träumt von der Liebe" she was probably the most popular pop singer in the 50s and 60s. The versatile entertainer can look back on over 1000 television appearances, more than 1500 songs and numerous films. In the USA she performed with show stars such as Chet Baker, Dean Martin and Bing Crosby and received the American "Fame Award" for best singer in 1965.

Valente, Caterina (geb.14.01.1931)

Van Dyke, Dick (geb. 13.12.1925) The US actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke (born 13.12.1925) became world famous for his leading role as a chimney sweep in the Walt Disney production "Mary Poppins" (1964). In the 1960s he was also very successful with his own television show, the sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show". German television audiences also know him in his leading role as Dr. Mark Sloan in the series "Diagnose: Mord" (1993-2001).

Van Dyke, Dick (geb. 13.12.1925)

Vargas Llosa, Mario born on 28 March 1936 in Arequipa (Peru). The writer ("The Time of the Hero") was honored with the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2010. In 1990 he had run for the office of President of Peru. He was defeated by his opponent Fujimori in a runoff election.

Vargas Llosa, Mario

Versace, Donatella (geb. 02.05.1955) Donatella Versace, born on 2 May 1955, is an Italian fashion designer and the sister of the late fashion designer Gianni Versace. After the death of her brother in 1997, she took over the creative direction of the Versace fashion house and took it to new heights with her bold and glamorous style. She is known for her iconic designs and her strong influence on the fashion world.

Versace, Donatella (geb. 02.05.1955)

Vogel, Bernhard (19.12.1932) German CDU politician Bernhard Vogel, born Dec. 19, 1932, was minister president in Rhineland-Palatinate from 1976 to 1988 and state leader in Thuringia from 1992 to 2003. He is the only prime minister ever to have governed a state in both West and East Germany. And: No one else in Germany has been at the helm of state governments as long as he has. Vogel, who holds a doctorate in political science, is active in various foundations and still makes many appointments today. Bernhard Vogel is the younger brother of former SPD leader Hans-Jochen Vogel (1926 - 2020).

Vogel, Bernhard (19.12.1932)

Vogel, Hans Jochen (03.02.1926 - 26.07.2020) Hans-Jochen Vogel (03. February 1926 - 26. July 2020), German SPD politician. Vogel was mayor of Munich and Berlin, minister of justice at the time of the RAF terror, parliamentary group leader and from 1987-1991 chairman of his party. As the SPD candidate for chancellor, Hans-Jochen Vogel was unable to prevail against CDU Chancellor Kohl in the 1983 Bundestag elections. In 1994, the party worker, who was often criticised for his diligent, correct style and his tendency to be bossy, withdrew from active politics.

Vogel, Hans Jochen (03.02.1926 - 26.07.2020)

Vogel, Hans-Jochen / Porträts Hans-Jochen Vogel, Hans-Jochen Vogel (03.02.1926 - 26.07.2020) deutscher SPD-Politiker. Vogel war Bürgermeister von München und Berlin, Justizminister zu Zeiten des RAF-Terrors, Fraktionsvorsitzenden und von 1987-1991 Vorsitzender seiner Partei. Als SPD-Kanzlerkandidat konnte sich Hans-Jochen Vogel bei den Bundestagswahlen 1983 nicht gegen CDU-Bundeskanzler Kohl durchsetzen. 1994 zog sich der häufig wegen seines fleißigen, korrekten Stils und seiner Neigung zur Rechthaberei als "Oberlehrer" kritisierte Parteiarbeiter aus der aktiven Politik zurück Hans-Jochen. (Stand 01/16)

Vogel, Hans-Jochen / Porträts

Von Trier, Lars (born 30.04.1956) Lars von Trier, born on 30 April 1956 in Copenhagen, is a Danish director and screenwriter. He is known for films such as "Dancer in the Dark" and "Melancholia". He is considered an innovative filmmaker and co-founder of the Dogma 95 movement.

Von Trier, Lars (born 30.04.1956)