Thomas Brodie-Sangster
English actor in 'Game of Thrones'
Born in 1990, this English actor gained recognition for portraying Jojen Reed in the television series 'Game of Thrones'. Other prominent roles include playing Newt in the 'Maze Runner' film series and the voice of Ferb in the animated series 'Phineas and Ferb'. Brodie-Sangster's career began as a child actor, leading to multiple award nominations. His performances highlight versatility across both live-action and voice acting.
Portrayed Jojen Reed in 'Game of Thrones'
Played Newt in the 'Maze Runner' series
Voiced Ferb in 'Phineas and Ferb'
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Rick Rypien
Ice hockey player, Winnipeg Jets
Born
May 16th, 1984 42 years ago
Died
August 15th, 2011 14 years ago — 27 years old
This Canadian ice hockey player played as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL). Rypien began his professional career with the Manitoba Moose before making his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks. He became recognized for his role as an enforcer and was known for his toughness on the ice. During his time with the Canucks, Rypien contributed to the team's playoff presence. Later, he signed with the Winnipeg Jets for the 2011-2012 season before his career ended due to health issues.
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Economist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born
May 16th, 1923 103 years ago
Died
2000 26 years ago — 77 years old
An economist and academic contributed significantly to the field of finance and economics. Developed the capital asset pricing model alongside other crucial theories. Received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1990 for contributions to the understanding of financial markets and derivatives. Had a long academic career, including teaching at the University of Chicago, influencing generations of economists and practitioners in financial theory.
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Physicist, co-inventor of the microphone
Born
May 16th, 1831 195 years ago
Died
January 22nd, 1900 126 years ago — 68 years old
A Welsh-American physicist contributed significantly to the field of acoustics through the invention of the microphone. This invention was pivotal in the development of sound technology. His work in electrical engineering also included innovations in telegraphy and the study of electromagnetic waves. Hughes's contributions enabled advances in communication and sound reproduction.
Continue ReadingPope Innocent XI
Pope and reformer of the Catholic Church
Born
May 16th, 1611 415 years ago
Died
August 12th, 1689 336 years ago — 78 years old
Served as Pope from 1676 to 1689, overseeing significant church reforms and confronting the rising power of secular authorities. Tackled issues such as ecclesiastical discipline and financial administration within the Church. He is recognized for his opposition to the abuses of the Jesuits and their influence in Europe. Under his papacy, the church sought to restore its moral authority and address corruption. Faced challenges from emerging modern states and worked towards strengthening the papal power.
Continue ReadingStuds Terkel
Historian and author of 'Working'
Born
May 16th, 1912 114 years ago
Died
October 31st, 2008 17 years ago — 96 years old
A prominent American oral historian and author, this individual produced significant works that captured the voices of everyday Americans. The most notable book, 'Working', published in 1974, offers a collection of interviews that give insight into the lives and experiences of various laborers across different occupations. Beyond this monumental work, contributions include 'The Good War', an exploration of World War II through personal narratives, and numerous other titles that reflect on American life and history. This individual engaged with complex social issues, articulating the experiences of ordinary people through storytelling that resonated widely.
Continue ReadingPafnuty Chebyshev
Mathematician and statistician, Chebyshev polynomials
Born
May 16th, 1821 205 years ago
Died
December 8th, 1894 131 years ago — 73 years old
A Russian mathematician and statistician, contributed significantly to number theory, approximation theory, and probability. Developed Chebyshev polynomials and established the foundation for Chebyshev's inequality in statistics. Authored several influential works and served as a professor at the University of St. Petersburg, where he influenced generations of mathematicians. The Chebyshev graph and Chebyshev approximation remain pivotal concepts in analysis and computational mathematics.
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