Friendship Day 2024: 10 famous friendships in history that changed the world

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From literature genius Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla's friendship to Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton's friendship that was pivotal in granting women's right to vote in US or Franklin D Roosevelt and Winston Churchill's bond during World War II or Microsoft Co-Founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen's friendship that revolutionised the personal computer industry, famous friendships have had profound impacts on history - shaping cultural, political and scientific developments. On the eve of Friendship Day this year, here are some notable examples of friendships that not only shaped the lives of the individuals involved but also had lasting impacts on society, culture, politics, science and technology across the world -(File Photo)

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1. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams' friendship stood out despite their political differences and their correspondence, after they both served as the Presidents of United States of America, offers invaluable insights into the American Revolution and the early years of the US. (Photo by Twitter/triviapotus)

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2. Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla's friendship bridged the worlds of literature and science where Twain's support and admiration for Tesla's work helped promote the latter's revolutionary ideas, including advancements in electricity.(Photo by Twitter/VisionaryVoid)

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3. Marie Curie and Albert Einstein's friendship was based on mutual respect for each other's scientific achievements and their collaboration and support of each other's work advanced the fields of physics and chemistry.(Photo by Twitter/AlbertEinstein)

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4. Did you know Franklin D Roosevelt and Winston Churchill's historic friendship during World War II was crucial in the Allied victory? The strong personal bond between these two leaders facilitated close cooperation and strategic planning, which was pivotal in defeating the Axis powers.(Photo by Twitter/fasc1nate)

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5. Paul McCartney and John Lennon were the core of The Beatles band and their songwriting friendship transformed popular music and culture in the 20th century as they went on to produce timeless music that continues to influence artists worldwide.(Photo by Twitter/RandomCodeFind)

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6. A friendship like that of Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Co-Founders of Microsoft, revolutionised the personal computer industry, making technology more accessible and shaping the modern digital landscape as we know it today.(Photo by Twitter/Lawrence_Sprung)

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7. Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton's friendship was pivotal in the women's suffrage movement in the United States as their collaborative efforts laid the groundwork for the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.(Photo by Twitter/SandraFerrerV)

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8. As leading existentialist philosophers, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir's intellectual friendship influenced 20th-century thought on existentialism, feminism and literature and their works continue to be studied and debated in philosophical circles even today.(Photo by Twitter/HafedhHemayed)

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9. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, the co-founders of Apple Inc., are hailed for their friendship and innovative partnership that led to the creation of groundbreaking products like the Apple I and Apple II computers and later - the iPhone, which transformed technology and communication.(Photo by Twitter/XavierNaxa)

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10. As members of the literary group known as the Inklings, JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis' friendship fostered a creative environment that led to the creation of landmark works in fantasy literature, including Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia".(Photo by Twitter/HistoricalRook)