Balaji Sadasivan
Neurosurgeon and Minister of Health
A prominent neurosurgeon served as Singapore's Minister of Health. Education included medical training at the National University of Singapore, followed by advanced studies in neurosurgery. Held faculty positions and contributed to medical research and neuroscience. Involved in health policy and medical services development while in office, focusing on public health initiatives and medical infrastructure improvements. Played a key role in integrating health services and policies with the broader social issues affecting the population.
Served as Singapore's Minister of Health
Led health policy initiatives during tenure
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Reg Varney
English actor and screenwriter
Born
July 11th, 1916 109 years ago
Died
November 16th, 2008 17 years ago — 92 years old
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German-Swiss racing driver with Le Mans success
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July 11th, 1922 103 years ago
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May 15th, 1991 34 years ago — 68 years old
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American Admiral and Secretary of the Navy
Born
July 11th, 1933 92 years ago
Died
June 23rd, 2013 12 years ago — 79 years old
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Welsh-English lawyer and politician
Born
July 11th, 1928 97 years ago
Died
December 19th, 2015 10 years ago — 87 years old
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Conductor celebrated for conducting Mahler
Born
July 11th, 1912 113 years ago
Died
August 14th, 1996 29 years ago — 84 years old
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American missionary and church leader
Born
July 11th, 1850 175 years ago
Died
December 20th, 1938 87 years ago — 88 years old
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Singer-songwriter and guitarist of Jefferson Airplane
Born
January 30th, 1942 84 years ago
Died
September 27th, 2018 7 years ago — 76 years old
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Born
August 28th, 1925 100 years ago
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Philosopher, founder of Krausism
Born
May 6th, 1781 244 years ago
Died
September 27th, 1832 193 years ago — 51 years old
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Pope during the year 1590
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August 4th, 1521 504 years ago
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September 27th, 1590 435 years ago — 69 years old
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American football player, Heisman Trophy winner
Born
January 1st, 1927 99 years ago
Died
September 27th, 1998 27 years ago — 71 years old
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Chemist who discovered iodine
Born
February 12th, 1777 248 years ago
Died
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