Jean Seberg
American-French actress and singer
Seberg gained prominence as an actress in the 1960s, particularly with the role of Juliette in "Breathless" (1960), a key film in the French New Wave movement. Aside from acting, she also pursued a career in music, which complemented her artistic endeavors. Over her career, she appeared in more than thirty films, building a reputation for her performances. Seberg's life and career were often intertwined with political activism, especially concerning civil rights, which influenced her public portrayal and personal experiences.
Starred in "Breathless" (1960)
Appeared in "Lilith" (1964)
Acted in "Airport" (1970)
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John Dickinson
American lawyer and politician
Born
November 13th, 1732 293 years ago
Died
February 14th, 1808 218 years ago — 75 years old
A lawyer and politician, served as a delegate to both the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention. Elected as the 5th Governor of Delaware. Contributed to the drafting of the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution. Advocated for religious freedom and the abolition of slavery.
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Russian journalist and activist
Born
November 13th, 1869 156 years ago
Died
January 12th, 1962 64 years ago — 92 years old
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Technology executive and entrepreneur
Born
November 13th, 1961 64 years ago
An entrepreneur and technology executive, made significant contributions to the software industry. Co-founded Marimba, a company specializing in web content distribution, which gained prominence in the late 1990s. Previously worked at Sun Microsystems, where played a key role in the development of the Java programming language. Established a reputation as a leader in technology innovation and business development.
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American actress in silent films
Born
November 13th, 1897 128 years ago
Died
January 18th, 1975 51 years ago — 77 years old
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Theologian and Archbishop of Canterbury
Born
November 13th, 1935 90 years ago
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American general and diplomat
Born
November 13th, 1841 184 years ago
Died
1913 113 years ago — 72 years old
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J. J. Thomson
English physicist, Nobel laureate in Physics
Born
December 18th, 1856 169 years ago
Died
August 30th, 1940 85 years ago — 83 years old
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Māori King and community leader
Born
1955 71 years ago
Died
August 30th, 2024 1 years ago — 69 years old
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Horror film director and screenwriter
Born
August 2nd, 1939 86 years ago
Died
August 30th, 2015 10 years ago — 76 years old
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bishop, authored ecclesiastical texts
Died
August 30th, 1131 894 years ago — None years old
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1926 100 years ago
Died
August 30th, 2017 8 years ago — 91 years old
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American rapper and hype man
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1971 55 years ago
Died
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