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Galileo

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Philosophy is written in this grand book, the universe, which stands continually open to our gaze.

Galileo Galilei, Il saggiatore (The Assayer), 1623

Italian natural philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician Galileo, born this day in 1564, made fundamental contributions to the sciences of motion and astronomy, as well as to the development of the scientific method.

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Ashutosh Gowariker

February 15, 1964 —

Ashutosh Gowariker

Ashutosh Gowariker is an Indian actor, director, and screenwriter...

Asquith

September 12, 1852 — February 15, 1928

H.H. Asquith, 1st earl of Oxford and Asquith

H.H. Asquith, 1st earl of Oxford and Asquith was a Liberal prime minister...

John Adams

February 15, 1947 —

John Adams is an American composer and conductor whose works are among...

Art Spiegelman, 2008.

February 15, 1948 —

Art Spiegelman is an American author and illustrator whose Holocaust...

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July 9, 1578 — February 15, 1637

Ferdinand II was the Holy Roman emperor (1619–37), archduke of Austria,...

Ley, Robert

February 15, 1890 — October 25, 1945

Robert Ley was a Nazi politician and head of German labour, who helped...

Arlen, Harold

February 15, 1905 — April 23, 1986

Harold Arlen was an American composer, arranger, pianist, and vocalist...

Niklaus E. Wirth

February 15, 1934 — January 1, 2024

Niklaus Emil Wirth

Niklaus Emil Wirth was a Swiss computer scientist and winner of the...