On this day in history, March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein born in Germany, exploded onto world stage at age 26

Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany, on this day in history, March 14, 1879. He was just 26 years old when he proposed his groundbreaking theory of relativity.

"Einstein would write that two ‘wonders’ deeply affected his early years," according to his Britannica biography.  The year 1905 will forever be regarded as Albert Einstein's "miracle year." — NASA "If you can't explain it to a six-year-old, you don't understand it yourself." — Albert Einstein "It appears almost certain that this [atomic bomb] could be achieved in the immediate future." — Einstein letter to FDR, 1939 Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.

"The first was his encounter with a compass at age five. He was mystified that invisible forces could deflect the needle. This would lead to a lifelong fascination with invisible forces. The second wonder came at age 12 when he discovered a book of geometry, which he devoured, calling it his ‘sacred little geometry book.'"