Russell M. Nelson
Religious leader and surgeon
Born in 1924, contributions included a medical career as a prominent surgeon and subsequent leadership within the Latter-day Saints Church. As president of the Church, focused on global outreach and doctrinal development. Prior to church leadership, served as a general surgeon and performed innovative heart surgeries, contributing significantly to the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Gained recognition for extensive academic work and carried out numerous humanitarian efforts.
Served as the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Practiced as a cardiac surgeon, performing groundbreaking procedures
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Danny Kalb
American singer and guitarist with The Blues Project
Born
September 9th, 1942 83 years ago
Died
2022 4 years ago — 80 years old
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American wrestler and champion
Born
September 9th, 1931 94 years ago
Died
2010 16 years ago — 79 years old
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Israeli actor and Fiddler on the Roof star
Born
September 9th, 1935 90 years ago
Died
March 9th, 2023 3 years ago — 87 years old
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American football quarterback, Super Bowl champion
Born
September 9th, 1949 76 years ago
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Doo-wop singer with The Voice Masters
Born
September 9th, 1940 85 years ago
Died
1978 48 years ago — 38 years old
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Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
September 9th, 1947 78 years ago
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