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German chemist & entrepreneur (1861–1923).
Born January 18th, 1861 in Berlin.
Died May 21st, 1923 at 62 years old in Baden-Baden.
Prime minister of india (1984-1989).
Born August 20th, 1944 in Mumbai. [ref]
Died May 21st, 1991 at 46 years old in Sriperumbudur (explosion). [ref]
British actor (1964–2023).
Born May 25th, 1964 in Lisburn.
Died May 21st, 2023 at 58 years old in Lacco Ameno. [ref]
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