Rachel Corrie
American activist against Israeli policies
An activist engaged in nonviolent protest against the demolition of Palestinian homes in the Gaza Strip. In March 2003, while working with the International Solidarity Movement, involvement in a protest action led to being killed by an Israeli bulldozer during a demonstration. Corrie's efforts raised awareness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and drew attention to human rights issues in the region. Her writings and diary entries were later compiled into a play, which further sparked discussions about activism and its implications.
Engaged in protests against demolitions in Gaza
Killed while protesting in Rafah
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Biochemist, Nobel Prize winner in Physiology
Born
April 10th, 1927 98 years ago
Died
2010 16 years ago — 83 years old
A prominent biochemist and geneticist contributed significantly to the field of molecular biology. Achievements include deciphering the genetic code, which laid the groundwork for understanding how sequences of nucleotides correspond to amino acids in protein synthesis. Research during the early 1960s focused on the role of messenger RNA in protein synthesis, demonstrating how genetic information is translated within cells. This milestone in genetics has had lasting implications for biochemistry and genetic research.
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American painter of Color Field artworks
Born
April 10th, 1924 101 years ago
Died
January 5th, 2010 16 years ago — 85 years old
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Puerto Rican-American actress in telenovelas
Born
April 10th, 1927 98 years ago
Died
February 5th, 2006 20 years ago — 78 years old
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Indian politician and freedom fighter
Born
April 10th, 1917 108 years ago
Died
May 27th, 2013 12 years ago — 96 years old
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American comedian and television personality
Born
April 10th, 1926 99 years ago
Died
November 13th, 1983 42 years ago — 57 years old
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Economist and notable researcher
Born
April 10th, 1901 124 years ago
Died
1971 55 years ago — 70 years old
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Kamal Jumblatt
Lebanese politician and leader
Born
December 6th, 1917 108 years ago
Died
March 16th, 1977 49 years ago — 59 years old
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Queen of England and Princess of Wales
Born
June 11th, 1456 569 years ago
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March 16th, 1485 541 years ago — 28 years old
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Ice hockey player; Hart Trophy winner
Born
November 25th, 1902 123 years ago
Died
March 16th, 1985 41 years ago — 82 years old
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Czech conductor and composer
Born
July 20th, 1910 115 years ago
Died
March 16th, 2004 22 years ago — 93 years old
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Canadian politician and Labour leader
Born
December 7th, 1907 118 years ago
Died
March 16th, 1983 43 years ago — 75 years old
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Swiss lawyer, politician, Nobel laureate
Born
May 21st, 1843 182 years ago
Died
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