Jacques Cousteau was born June 11, 1910. He’s known for many things like being marine explorer, inventor, and filmmaker. He sailed the world for most of the late 20th century educating people. He's famous for creating the Aqua Lung. This invention allowed scuba divers to free dive for an extended period of time. He can also be considered famous in America. His films reached America and Canada in the 60s where they were often played.