Garry Trudeau
Cartoonist and creator of Doonesbury
A cartoonist from the United States created the comic strip 'Doonesbury', which satirizes American politics and culture. The strip debuted in 1970 and has been published in numerous newspapers. Trudeau served as a political cartoonist for the Yale Daily News while attending Yale University. In 1975, he received the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning for 'Doonesbury'. The work often features a cast of characters navigating contemporary socio-political issues.
Created the comic strip 'Doonesbury'
Won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1975
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Peter Doocy
Journalist at Fox News Channel
Born
July 21st, 1987 38 years ago
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Violinist and conductor renowned for virtuosity
Born
July 21st, 1920 105 years ago
Died
September 22nd, 2001 24 years ago — 81 years old
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Born
July 21st, 1990 35 years ago
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Mexican footballer, Monterrey midfielder
Born
July 21st, 1987 38 years ago
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Born
July 21st, 2000 25 years ago
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Footballer; played for Paris FC
Born
July 21st, 1987 38 years ago
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