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Camillo Golgi

Nobel Prize-winning biologist who identified the Golgi apparatus in cells

Did you know?He shared his Nobel Prize with a rival scientist despite the two men holding completely opposing neurological theories.

Camillo Golgi (Italian:; 7 July 1843 – 21 January 1926) was an Italian biologist and pathologist who was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his works on the central nervous system.

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Age at death: 82
Years since death: 100

Born: July 7, 1843 · Corteno Golgi, Italy
Died: January 21, 1926
Nationality: Austrian
Known for: Science, Politics

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1860–1911

Gustav Mahler

Gustav Mahler (German:; 7 July 1860 – 18 May 1911) was an Austro-Bohemian Romantic composer, and one of the leading conductors of his generation. As a composer he acted as a bridge between the 19th-century tradition and the modernism of the early 20th century.

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b. 1940

Ringo Starr

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1887–1985

Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall (born Moishe Shagal; 6 July 1887 – 28 March 1985) was a Russian and French artist of Jewish ancestry.

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1907–1988

Robert A. Heinlein

Robert Anson Heinlein ( HYNE-lyne; July 7, 1907 – May 8, 1988) was an American science fiction author, engineer, and naval officer.

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1901–1974

Vittorio De Sica

Vittorio De Sica ( də SEE-kə, Italian:; 7 July 1901 – 13 November 1974) was an Italian film director and actor, a leading figure in the neorealist movement.

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1949–2024

Shelley Duvall

Shelley Alexis Duvall (July 7, 1949 – July 11, 2024) was an American actress and producer known for her distinctive screen presence, portrayals of eccentric characters, and later productions in children's programming.

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1918–2013

Nelson Mandela

Anti-apartheid revolutionary who spent 27 years in prison and became South Africa's first Black president.

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1961–1997

Diana, Princess of Wales

Member of the British royal family known for her humanitarian work and global popularity.

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b. 1946

George W. Bush

George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American former politician, businessman, and Air Force veteran who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000.

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