Prince Louis of Wales
Prince of Wales, child of a future king
Born in London, a child of Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. His birth was celebrated by royal family and the public. As a member of the British royal family, he participates in various royal events and activities. The significance of his title as Prince of Wales heralds a role in the continuity of the monarchy. The public shows interest in his upbringing and royal duties as he grows.
Birth as the third child of Prince William and Catherine
Title of Prince of Wales
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Microbiologist who invented Yakult
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April 23rd, 1899 126 years ago
Died
1982 43 years ago — 83 years old
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Playwright and poet; 'Hamlet', 'Macbeth'
Born
April 23rd, 1564 461 years ago
Died
April 23rd, 1616 409 years ago — 52 years old
A prominent playwright and poet from England, achieved significant recognition in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Authored approximately 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and several poems. Works often explored themes of love, power, jealousy, betrayal, and the supernatural. Theatrical works include tragedies, comedies, and histories, with some of the most notable being 'Hamlet', 'Macbeth', 'Romeo and Juliet', and 'Othello'. Involved with the Globe Theatre, contributing to the cultural landscape of Elizabethan and Jacobean drama. Death occurred in 1616, leaving a lasting legacy in literature.
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Physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics 1918
Born
April 23rd, 1858 167 years ago
Died
October 4th, 1947 78 years ago — 89 years old
A physicist contributed to the foundations of quantum theory, which revolutionized the understanding of atomic and subatomic processes. Planck introduced the concept of quantized energy levels, leading to the formulation of Planck's law of black-body radiation. This work earned a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918. In addition to research, Planck served as a professor and held key academic positions in Germany during a period of significant scientific advancement.
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American model and fashion icon
Born
April 23rd, 1917 108 years ago
Died
July 7th, 2008 17 years ago — 91 years old
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Lithuanian rabbi and scholar of Talmud
Born
April 23rd, 1720 305 years ago
Died
October 9th, 1797 228 years ago — 77 years old
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Baseball player and sportscaster
Born
April 23rd, 1900 125 years ago
Died
December 11th, 1959 66 years ago — 59 years old
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