Lindsey Stirling
Violinist and composer, electronic music
A violinist and composer, gained prominence through a blend of violin performances and electronic music. Stirling rose to fame as a finalist on 'America's Got Talent' in 2010. She has released several albums, including 'Lindsey Stirling' and 'Brave Enough', showcasing a unique style that combines classical violin with modern dance and electronic genres. Alongside musical endeavors, Stirling has developed a significant presence on YouTube, earning millions of subscribers.
Finalist on 'America's Got Talent' in 2010
Released the album 'Lindsey Stirling'
Gained millions of subscribers on YouTube
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Reinhard Marx
German cardinal and influential church leader
Born
September 21st, 1953 73 years ago
Ordained as a priest in 1977, held numerous positions within the Catholic Church in Germany, leading to appointment as Archbishop of Munich and Freising in 2007. Created a cardinal in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI. Actively engaged in discussions about church reform and social issues.
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Brazilian cardinal with Vatican roles
Born
September 21st, 1949 77 years ago
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Professional baseball player, Houston Astros
Born
September 21st, 1998 28 years ago
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South Korean singer-songwriter and member of EXO
Born
September 21st, 1992 34 years ago
A South Korean singer-songwriter born in 1992 rose to fame as a member of the boy group EXO. The group debuted in 2012 under SM Entertainment and quickly gained popularity both domestically and internationally. In addition to group activities, solo projects included a successful solo album, with the title track showcasing vocal prowess. Collaborations with other artists and participation in soundtracks expanded the musical career. Noteworthy is the involvement in the project group SuperM, a collaboration with other prominent SM artists, which debuted in 2019.
Continue ReadingPrincess Louise Marie Thérèse of Artois
French princess and aristocrat
Born
September 21st, 1819 207 years ago
Died
1864 162 years ago — 45 years old
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Continue ReadingDonald A. Glaser
Physicist and Nobel Prize winner
Born
September 21st, 1926 100 years ago
Died
February 28th, 2013 13 years ago — 86 years old
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