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Pablo Casals
Featured Biography Pablo Casals

Born this day in Spain in 1876 was the virtuoso cellist and conductor Pablo Casals, a romantic who eschewed literal interpretations of modernism and was renowned for his innovative technique and consummate musicianship.

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December 29, 1942 — July 18, 2012
Rajesh Khanna
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Mosaic mural by David Alfaro Siqueiros, 1952–53, on the Central Administration Building at University City, Mexico City. Barely visible to the right in the background is a mosaic by Juan O'Gorman, 1951–53, on the library.
December 29, 1896 — January 6, 1974
David Alfaro Siqueiros
David Alfaro Siqueiros was a Mexican painter and muralist whose art...
Jess Willard
December 29, 1881 — December 15, 1968
Jess Willard
Jess Willard was an American prizefighter, world heavyweight boxing...
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December 29, 1922 — December 16, 1998
William Gaddis
William Gaddis was an American novelist of complex, satiric works...
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June 25, 1894 — December 29, 1989
Hermann Oberth
Hermann Oberth was a German scientist who is considered to be one...
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May 20, 1899 — December 29, 1971
John Marshall Harlan
John Marshall Harlan was a U.S. Supreme Court justice from 1955 to...
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February 9, 1846 — December 29, 1929
Wilhelm Maybach
Wilhelm Maybach was a German engineer and industrialist who was the...
Kronecker, 1865
December 7, 1823 — December 29, 1891
Leopold Kronecker
Leopold Kronecker was a German mathematician whose primary contributions...