Ernő Rubik Profession: Inventor Nationality: Hungarian Why Famous: Namesake to the internationally famous Rubik's Cube mechanical puzzle, which he patented in 1975, and which went on to become the best-selling toy of all time. He also created the Rubik's Magic and Rubik's Snake toys. Born: July 13, 1944 Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary Age: 76 years old Generation: Silent Generation Chinese Zodiac: Monkey Star Sign: Cancer Historical Events 1975-01-30 Ernő Rubik applies for a patent for his "Magic Cube" invention, later to be known as a Rubik's cube Biographies and Sources Erno Rubik - Lemelson-MIT Famous Inventors Alfred Carlton Gilbert Charles Babbage Edwin Land James Watt Jeffrey Hawkins Vladimir Zworykin
Alfred Carlton Gilbert
Charles Babbage
Edwin Land
James Watt
Jeffrey Hawkins
Vladimir Zworykin