Arthur B. McDonald
Astrophysicist, Nobel Prize laureate
An astrophysicist and academic contributed to significant advancements in the field of neutrino physics. Served as the director of the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, a project that studied neutrinos produced by the Sun. His research helped confirm the theory of neutrino oscillation, demonstrating that neutrinos have mass. Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2015 for these contributions, shared with another physicist.
Directed the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory
Confirmed the theory of neutrino oscillation
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2015
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Canadian ice hockey player, NHL star
Born
August 29th, 1901 124 years ago
Died
June 2nd, 1986 39 years ago — 84 years old
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Physician and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
August 29th, 1904 121 years ago
Died
June 1st, 1979 46 years ago — 74 years old
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Country music songwriter and Hall of Famer
Born
August 29th, 1952 73 years ago
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Born
August 29th, 1996 29 years ago
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Born
August 29th, 1986 39 years ago
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Dutch footballer with Premier League experience
Born
August 29th, 1990 35 years ago
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