November 19

Klement Jug was a Slovenian thinker known for his work in philosophy and metaphysics. He combined his academic interests with a passion for mountaineering in the Julian Alps. Jug authored essays on ethics and the nature of reality, influencing Slovenian intellectual circles. Tragically, his life ended in a climbing accident in 1924, cutting short a promising career. His dual legacy endures in both Slovenian philosophy and the mountaineering community.

Born in 1910, Adrian Conan Doyle was the youngest son of legendary writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He pursued his own adventures as a competitive race car driver, participating in events across Europe. An avid explorer, he led expeditions to remote regions and documented his travels in books and articles. In addition to adventure writing, Doyle dedicated himself to preserving and promoting his father's literary legacy, co-founding the Sherlock Holmes Society of London. His passion for speed, exploration, and literature made him a multifaceted figure of his time. Doyle balanced thrill-seeking with scholarly work until his death in 1970.

Eileen Collins is a retired United States Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut who made history as the first woman to pilot and command a Space Shuttle mission. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, she flew as pilot on STS-63 (1995), the first shuttle rendezvous with Russia's Mir space station. In 1999, Collins commanded STS-93, deploying the Chandra X-ray Observatory into orbit. Over her career, she logged more than 38 days in space across four missions, demonstrating leadership in complex international collaborations. After retiring from NASA in 2006, she served on advisory boards and continues to advocate for STEM education. Collins remains an inspirational figure for aspiring astronauts and women in aerospace.