Don McCullin
Photographer of war and social issues
A prominent photographer and journalist, focused on documenting the realities of war and social issues. Began career in the 1950s and gained recognition for powerful imagery of conflict zones. Reported extensively from Vietnam, Biafra, and the Middle East, capturing the toll of war on humanity. His work drew attention to suffering and hardship, influencing public perception of conflict photography. Authored several books and received acclaim for contributions to photojournalism.
Documented the Vietnam War and Biafra conflict
Published influential photography books
Received multiple awards for photojournalism
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Yugoslav novelist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
October 9th, 1892 133 years ago
Died
March 13th, 1975 50 years ago — 82 years old
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Singer-songwriter and member of The Beatles
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October 9th, 1940 85 years ago
Died
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October 9th, 1897 128 years ago
Died
1987 38 years ago — 90 years old
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October 9th, 1900 125 years ago
Died
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Born
October 9th, 1922 103 years ago
Died
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Brazilian author and modernist pioneer
Born
October 9th, 1893 132 years ago
Died
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