The document provides biographical information on several famous historical figures, including Michael Jackson, Adolf Hitler, Christopher Columbus, and Woody Allen. Michael Jackson was an American singer and dancer who debuted with his brothers in the Jackson 5 and had great success as a solo artist, particularly with his album Thriller. Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945. Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, arriving in the Americas and is credited with discovering what later became known as the "New World." Woody Allen is an American comedian, actor, filmmaker, and playwright whose career has spanned over 50 years.