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Famous Birth Today in History

Lise Meitner

Lise Meitner

Date of Birth

07 Nov, 1878

Date of Death

27 Oct, 1968

Age at time of Death

89 years

Cause of Death

Natural causes (following a heart attack)

Nationality

Austrian, Swedish

Famous As

Physicist, Researcher

Lise Meitner's Quotes

  • “Science makes people reach selflessly for truth and objectivity; it teaches us to accept reality.”

  • “No one really understood what we had discovered—not even Hahn.”

  • “Life need not be easy, provided only that it is not empty.”

  • “I love physics with all my heart—it is a kind of personal love, as one has for a person.”

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    Did You Know?
    • Albert Einstein called her “our Madame Curie” for her scientific prowess.

    • Escaped Nazi Germany in 1938 with just 10 marks in her pocket.

    • Refused to work on the Manhattan Project, saying, “I will have nothing to do with a bomb!”

    • She was the second woman to earn a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Vienna (1906).

    Famous Death Today in History

    Terrence Stephen McQueen

    Terrence Stephen McQueen

    Date of Birth

    24 Mar, 1930

    Date of Death

    07 Nov, 1980

    Age at time of Death

    50 years

    Cause of Death

    Heart Failure

    Nationality

    American

    Famous As

    Actor, Producer

    Terrence Stephen McQueen's Quotes

    • “I live for myself and I answer to nobody.”

    • “Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.”

    • “I'm not sure whether I'm an actor who races or a racer who acts.”

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      Did You Know?
      • A committed motorcycle enthusiast, he helped fund and ride for the U.S. team in the 1964 International Six Days Trial (ISDT), a gruelling off-road competition in Europe.

      • He was offered the lead roles in Apocalypse Now and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, but turned them down.

      • McQueen demanded and got personal items like razors and jeans written into his film contracts.

      Famous Births This Week In History

      • Lise Meitner
        Lise Meitner
        Born

        07 Nov, 1878

        Died

        27 Oct, 1968

        Nationality

        Austrian, Swedish

        Age at time of death

        89

      • C. V. Raman
        C. V. Raman
        Born

        07 Nov, 1888

        Died

        21 Nov, 1970

        Nationality

        Indian

        Age at time of death

        82

      • Marie Curie
        Marie Curie
        Born

        07 Nov, 1867

        Died

        04 Jul, 1934

        Nationality

        Polish, French

        Age at time of death

        66

      • James Cook
        James Cook
        Born

        07 Nov, 1728

        Died

        14 Feb, 1779

        Nationality

        British

        Age at time of death

        50

      • Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon
        Alain Delon
        Born

        08 Nov, 1935

        Died

        18 Aug, 2024

        Nationality

        French

        Age at time of death

        88

      • Ken Dodd
        Ken Dodd
        Born

        08 Nov, 1927

        Died

        11 Mar, 2018

        Nationality

        British

        Age at time of death

        90

      • Jack Kilby
        Jack Kilby
        Born

        08 Nov, 1923

        Died

        20 Jun, 2005

        Nationality

        American

        Age at time of death

        81

      • Gail Borden
        Gail Borden
        Born

        09 Nov, 1801

        Died

        11 Jan, 1874

        Nationality

        American

        Age at time of death

        72

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        Famous Deaths This Week In History

        • Terrence Stephen McQueen
          Stephen McQueen
          Born

          24 Mar, 1930

          Died

          07 Nov, 1980

          Nationality

          American

          Age at time of death

          50

        • Norm Crosby
          Norm Crosby
          Born

          15 Sep, 1927

          Died

          07 Nov, 2020

          Nationality

          Australian

          Age at time of death

          93

        • Will Durant
          Will Durant
          Born

          05 Nov, 1885

          Died

          07 Nov, 1981

          Nationality

          American

          Age at time of death

          96

        • Frank Borman
          Frank Borman
          Born

          14 Mar, 1928

          Died

          07 Nov, 2023

          Nationality

          American

          Age at time of death

          95

        • Otto Frederick Rohwedder
          Otto Frederick Rohwedder
          Born

          28 Jul, 1880

          Died

          08 Nov, 1960

          Nationality

          American

          Age at time of death

          80

        • Napoleon Hill
          Napoleon Hill
          Born

          26 Oct, 1883

          Died

          08 Nov, 1970

          Nationality

          American

          Age at time of death

          87

        • Trevor John Sorbie
          Trevor Sorbie
          Born

          13 Mar, 1949

          Died

          08 Nov, 2024

          Nationality

          British

          Age at time of death

          75

        • June Rosalind Spencer
          June Spencer
          Born

          14 Jun, 1919

          Died

          08 Nov, 2024

          Nationality

          British

          Age at time of death

          105

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          Quote of the Week

          • Richard Merrill Cohen

            “I am not defined by multiple sclerosis. I have MS, MS does not have me.”

            Richard Merrill Cohen

            Author, Journalist

          • David Roger Johansen

            “The New York Dolls weren’t about rebellion. We were about liberation.”

            David Roger Johansen

            Actor, Singer

          • Yvonne Barr

            “Science was a chapter, not my whole story”

            Yvonne Barr

            Researcher, Teacher

          • Lynn Ban

            “And in a blink of an eye… life can change.”

            Lynn Ban

            Entrepreneur, Jewelry Designer

          • James Hillier

            “I enjoy drawing and painting to clear my thinking or bond with other people, but the day I was forced into electron microscopy was the luckiest day of my life.”

            James Hillier

            Inventor, Scientist

          • Wolfgang Mozart

            “Believe me, I do not like idleness but work”

            Wolfgang Mozart

            Music composer

          • Nettie Stevens

            “"It is a wonderful thing to discover something new in Nature; something quite unknown before: it makes an explorer's heart beat quite high.”

            Nettie Stevens

            Cytologist, Geneticist

          • Thelma Estrin

            “I was the first woman engineer I ever knew”

            Thelma Estrin

            Biomedical engineer, Computer scientist

          • Archie League

            “In the skies, every decision matters. It's not just about guiding planes; it's about guiding lives.”

            Archie League

            Air traffic controller, Engineer

          • Jack Kerouac

            “Live, travel, adventure, bless, and don't be sorry.”

            Jack Kerouac

            Novelist, Poet

          • Horace Mann

            “A free society is an impossibility without schools.”

            Horace Mann

            College president, Educator

          • William Shockley

            “A basic truth that the history of the creation of the transistor reveals is that the foundations of transistor electronics were created by making errors and following hunches that failed to give what was expected”

            William Shockley

            Eugenicist, Inventor

          • David Livingstone

            “All that I am I owe to Jesus Christ revealed to me in His divine”

            David Livingstone

            Christian missionary, Congregationalist

          • Robert A Millikan

            “Science walks forward on two feet, namely theory and experiment.”

            Robert A Millikan

            Administrator, Author

          • Benjamin Franklin

            “Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.”

            Benjamin Franklin

            Diplomat, Inventor

          • Elijah Muhammad

            “The best way to defeat someone is to beat him at politeness.”

            Elijah Muhammad

            Religious leader

            Richard Merrill Cohen
            ““I am not defined by multiple sclerosis. I have MS, MS does not have me.””
            Richard Merrill Cohen
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            Notable People Who Died in 2025

            • Pope Francis

              Pope Francis

              1936 - 2025 - (Aged: 88)

              Archbishop, Pope, Priest

              Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. Pope Francis exhibits many qualities like a strong sense of empathy, a desire to help others, and an unwavering commitment to social justice. He is deeply introspective and focused on spiritual and moral leadership.

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            • David Johansen

              David Johansen

              1950 - 2025 - (Aged: 75)

              Actor, Singer, Songwriter

              ENTP-A / ENTP-T Smart and curious thinkers who cannot resist an intellectual challenge. David Johansen is a fearless shape-shifter, restless, creative, and always ready to turn the unexpected into a show

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            • David Lynch

              David Lynch

              1946 - 2025 - (Aged: 78)

              Actor, American filmmaker, Musician, Visual artist

              Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. David Lynch is a quiet yet visionary artist, whose surreal, symbolic work reflects a deep inner world, driven by a tireless desire to explore the unconscious, challenge conventional meaning, and inspire others through the mystical and emotional power of storytelling.

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            • Dick Button

              Dick Button

              1929 - 2025 - (Aged: 95)

              Figure skater, Skating analyst

              ENTJ-A / ENTJ-T Bold, imaginative and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or making one. Bold, visionary, and relentlessly driven, Dick Button exemplified the Commander's fierce determination and pioneering spirit—revolutionizing figure skating with his technical innovation, authoritative presence, and lifelong leadership in the sport.

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            • Emilio Echevarría

              Emilio Echevarría

              1944 - 2025 - (Aged: 80)

              Actor

              INTP-A / INTP-T Innovative inventors with an unquenched thirst for knowledge. Emilio is a thoughtful, curious innovator, constantly exploring ideas and embracing new challenges in both his personal and professional life.

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            • Garth Hudson

              Garth Hudson

              1937 - 2025 - (Aged: 87)

              Composer, Multi-instrumentalist, Songwriter

              Practical and fact-minded individuals, whose reliability cannot be doubted. A quiet genius who used music like a language, always searching for new ways to understand and shape the world through sound.

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            • Gene Hackman

              Gene Hackman

              1930 - 2025 - (Aged: 95)

              Actor

              Imaginative and strategic thinkers, with a plan for everything. A quiet, determined thinker who always had a plan and never stopped until he mastered his craft.

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            • Geneviève Page

              Geneviève Page

              1927 - 2025 - (Aged: 97)

              French actress

              Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. Geneviève Page was a refined, introspective, and intelligent individual with a quiet strength and deep emotional insight.

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            • George Foreman

              George Foreman

              1949 - 2025 - (Aged: 76)

              American professional boxer, Author, Businessman, Minister

              Bold, imaginative and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or making one. George Foreman was a bold, resilient, and charismatic leader who thrived on challenge, reinvention, and achievement—demonstrating strategic thinking, unwavering determination, and the ability to inspire others both in and out of the ring.

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            • George Wendt

              George Wendt

              1948 - 2025 - (Aged: 76)

              Actor, Comedian

              Very dedicated and warm protectors, always ready to defend their loved ones. George is a humble, dependable, and kind-hearted person who brings warmth and loyalty to everything he does.

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            • Irv Gotti

              Irv Gotti

              1970 - 2025 - (Aged: 54)

              Music Executive, Record Producer

              Bold, imaginative and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or making one. A fearless, take-charge visionary who turns bold ideas into reality, no matter the obstacles.

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            • Angie Stone

              Angie Stone

              1961 - 2025 - (Aged: 63)

              Actress, American singer, Rapper, Record producer., Songwriter

              Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. Angie Stone is a deeply soulful artist with a calm confidence and a heartfelt drive to make music that matters. Her work reflects not just talent, but purpose. She’s always been more about impact than attention, channelling real emotion into every note.

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            • Aurelio Martínez

              Aurelio Martínez

              1969 - 2025 - (Aged: 55)

              Honduran singer, Politician, Songwriter

              Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. Aurelio Martínez is a deeply empathetic and visionary individual who blends cultural preservation with public service, using his artistry and leadership to inspire change, uplift communities, and protect ancestral heritage.

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            • Barbara Ferris

              Barbara Ferris

              1936 - 2025 - (Aged: 88)

              English actress

              Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. Barbara Ferris was a quietly determined, deeply insightful artist who channeled her empathy and idealism into creative work that mattered.

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            • Bob Uecker

              Bob Uecker

              1934 - 2025 - (Aged: 90)

              American baseball catcher, Sportscaster

              Spontaneous, energetic and enthusiastic people – life is never boring around them. Bob Uecker is a natural-born entertainer who turns everyday moments into laughter, lighting up every room or ballpark he walks into.

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            • Cecile Richards

              Cecile Richards

              1957 - 2025 - (Aged: 67)

              Activist, Politician

              Bold, imaginative and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or making one. A powerful and passionate leader who takes charge, inspires action, and always finds a way to fight for what she believes in.

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            • Charles Rangel

              Charles Rangel

              1930 - 2025 - (Aged: 94)

              Lawyer, Politician

              Bold, imaginative and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or making one. Charles Rangel was a bold, strategic leader who always found a way to fight for his people and never backed down from a challenge.

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            • Brian Wilson

              Brian Wilson

              1942 - 2025 - (Aged: 82)

              Musician, Record producer, Singer, Songwriter

              Poetic, kind and altruistic people, always eager to help a good cause. A gentle, emotional artist with a deep inner world, driven to turn feelings into beautiful music.

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            • Charles Strouse

              Charles Strouse

              1928 - 2025 - (Aged: 96)

              Actor, Composer, Lyricist

              Imaginative and strategic thinkers, with a plan for everything. Charles Strouse combined deep creativity with careful planning to shape the sound of Broadway.

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            • Christina McKelvie

              Christina McKelvie

              1968 - 2025 - (Aged: 57)

              Scottish politician, Social worker

              Charismatic and inspiring leaders, able to mesmerize their listeners. A passionate and principled advocate, Christina McKelvie was a warm, empathetic leader who leveraged her deep sense of justice and strong interpersonal skills to champion equality, uplift vulnerable communities, and leave a lasting impact on both policy and people

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