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Hugo Gernsback
American inventor, writer, editor and publisher (1884–1967).
Born August 16th, 1884 in Luxembourg. [ref]
Died August 19th, 1967 at 83 years old in New York City. [ref]
Michaela DePrince
Sierra leonean-american ballet dancer (1995–2024).
Born January 6th, 1995 in Kenema.
Died September 10th, 2024 at 29 years old in New York City. [ref]
Erwin Chargaff
Ukrainian-born biochemist who emigrated to the united states.
Born August 11th, 1905 in Chernivtsi. [ref]
Died June 20th, 2002 at 96 years old in New York City.
Joe Simon
American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher (1913–2011).
Born October 11th, 1913 in Rochester.
Died December 14th, 2011 at 98 years old in New York City. [ref]
Jack MacGowran
Irish actor (1918–1973).
Born October 13th, 1918 in Dublin.
Died January 31st, 1973 at 54 years old in New York City (influenza). [ref]
Sholem Aleichem
Jewish writer and playwright of yiddish, who worked in ukraine and the united states (1859-1916).
Born March 2nd, 1859 in Pereiaslav. [ref]
Died May 13th, 1916 at 57 years old in New York City (tuberculosis). [ref]
Philippe Halsman
American photographer (1906-1979).
Born May 2nd, 1906 in Riga. [ref]
Died June 25th, 1979 at 73 years old in New York City. [ref]
Max Gerson
German physician, originator of gerson therapy (1881-1959).
Born October 18th, 1881 in Wągrowiec.
Died March 8th, 1959 at 77 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Jacqueline Susann
American writer and actress (1918-1974).
Born August 20th, 1918 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died September 21st, 1974 at 56 years old in New York City (breast cancer). [ref]
Isaac Stern
American musician.
Born July 21st, 1920 in Kremenets. [ref]
Died September 22nd, 2001 at 81 years old in New York City (heart failure). [ref]
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