Kenzō Tange
Japanese architect; Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Pioneered a modernist style in architecture, integrating traditional Japanese elements with modernism. Significant works include the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, completed in 1955, commemorating the victims of the atomic bombing in 1945. Tange's design philosophy focused on harmony between the environment and human structures. He received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1987, highlighting his contributions and innovation in architecture. Throughout his career, Tange influenced many architects globally and left a lasting legacy through his iconic buildings and urban planning.
Designed the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Received the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1987
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Actor and director of 'The Dick Van Dyke Show'
Born
September 4th, 1919 106 years ago
Died
May 21st, 2005 21 years ago — 85 years old
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French composer and educator
Born
September 4th, 1892 133 years ago
Died
June 22nd, 1974 52 years ago — 81 years old
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Film Producer and Advertising Executive
Born
September 4th, 1920 105 years ago
Died
July 30th, 1994 31 years ago — 73 years old
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Swedish film producer
Born
September 4th, 1961 64 years ago
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Actress and choreographer from America
Born
September 4th, 1957 68 years ago
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Uzbekistan Tennis Player
Born
September 4th, 1994 31 years ago
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Basketball player and coach, NCAA titles
Born
1954 72 years ago
Died
March 22nd, 2013 13 years ago — 59 years old
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Born
October 4th, 1965 60 years ago
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Born
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Baseball player and coach
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1932 94 years ago
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