Gabriel García Márquez
Colombian Author, Nobel Prize Winner
Born in Colombia, this author became a major figure in literature through the development of magical realism, a style blending the magical with the mundane. The work titled 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' gained international acclaim and is considered a foundational text of modern literature. In 1982, received the Nobel Prize in Literature for writings that reflect the complexities of Latin American society and culture. The author's journalistic career also contributed to a significant understanding of political issues in Colombia.
Won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1982
Authored 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'
Wrote 'Love in the Time of Cholera'
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Canadian high jumper and Olympic medalist
Born
March 6th, 1990 36 years ago
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English footballer, played for Durham WFC
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March 6th, 1991 35 years ago
Died
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Professional basketball player, NBA champion
Born
March 6th, 1994 32 years ago
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Belgian football goalkeeper for Liverpool
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March 6th, 1988 38 years ago
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March 6th, 2003 23 years ago
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Born
March 6th, 1997 29 years ago
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J. Quinn Brisben
Educator and American politician
Born
1934 92 years ago
Died
April 17th, 2012 14 years ago — 78 years old
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American soldier and politician
Born
1923 103 years ago
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April 17th, 2015 11 years ago — 92 years old
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October 4th, 1957 68 years ago
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April 17th, 2013 13 years ago — 55 years old
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June 8th, 1925 101 years ago
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1950 76 years ago
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1924 102 years ago
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