The real story behind the iconic face on your favorite t-shirt

That Dude from All Those T-Shirts (June 14, 1928) · 7:03 · Video: Today I Found Out · Watch at the source

In short: Beyond the ubiquitous imagery lies the life of Ernesto Guevara de la Serna. This video explores how a medical student's travels through South America transformed him into the revolutionary known as Che Guevara.

Born in Rosario, Argentina, on June 14, 1928, Ernesto Guevara de la Serna studied medicine in Buenos Aires before embarking on extensive travels across South America. The social injustices he encountered during these journeys served as the primary catalyst for his lifelong commitment to revolution, ultimately earning him the name Che Guevara.

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