Vilhelm Bjerknes
Physicist and Meteorologist
Contributions included essential advancements in meteorology and the development of weather forecasting techniques. Established the Bjerknes theorem, essential in fluid dynamics. Worked on the interaction between atmospheric and oceanic phenomena, leading to a deeper understanding of weather patterns. Played a significant role in the establishment of meteorological institutions in Norway.
Developed the Bjerknes theorem
Pioneered numerical weather forecasting
Contributed to dynamic meteorology
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NBA basketball player, three-time champion
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March 14th, 1988 38 years ago
American basketball player played for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Revolutionized the game with exceptional shooting skills, particularly from three-point range. Played a key role in leading the Warriors to three NBA Championships in 2015, 2017, and 2018. Won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2015 and again in 2016, becoming the first unanimous MVP in league history. Regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, has broken multiple records for three-pointers made.
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Professional basketball player with NBA experience
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March 14th, 1999 27 years ago
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Ice hockey player, Vancouver Canucks star
Born
March 14th, 1993 33 years ago
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Swedish ice hockey defenseman
Born
March 14th, 1992 34 years ago
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Footballer; known for playing with FSV Zwickau
Born
March 14th, 1991 35 years ago
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German footballer and defender
Born
March 14th, 1993 33 years ago
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David Hayes
Sculptor and painter with large-scale works
Born
1931 95 years ago
Died
April 9th, 2013 12 years ago — 82 years old
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Czech philosopher and poet
Born
1930 96 years ago
Died
April 9th, 2007 18 years ago — 77 years old
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April 26th, 1931 94 years ago
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April 9th, 2015 10 years ago — 83 years old
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Physicist who contributed to atomic theory
Born
1928 98 years ago
Died
April 9th, 2015 10 years ago — 87 years old
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March 28th, 1995 30 years ago
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Died
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