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Werner Heisenberg

One of the most influential physicists of the 20th century, Werner Heisenberg (1901–1976) was the founder of the uncertainty principle and…

120 years ago

Alfred Hitchcock

The undisputed "master of suspense," Alfred Hitchcock (1899–1980) was an iconic film director and producer of over 50 movies, including Dial M…

122 years ago

Ernest Hemingway

Pulitzer and Nobel-winning writer, Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961) was one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, whose simple, clear, and distinctive…

122 years ago

Vladimir Nabokov

VLADIMIR NABOKOV (April 22, 1899 - July 2, 1977) A Russian-American writer who is regarded as one of the most…

123 years ago

William Faulkner

Along with Mark Twain and Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner (1897–1962) was one of a crucial group of writers who carved…

124 years ago

F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. SCOTT FITZGERALD (September 24, 1896 - December 21, 1940) American author. Major Accomplishments: Wrote the novel, The Great Gatsby,…

125 years ago

Herman Melville

American novelist, short story writer, and poet, Herman Melville (1819-1891) is best known for his masterpiece Moby-Dick and his shorter…

130 years ago

Martin Heidegger

Martin Heidegger (1889–1976) was a fascinating and controversial philosopher, known for both his highly original and challenging philosophical concepts, as…

132 years ago

Ludwig Wittgenstein

Though he published only one book in his lifetime, Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889–1951) was one of the most influential philosophers of…

133 years ago

Charlie Chaplin

A pioneer in the world of cinema, the work of Charlie Chaplin (1889–1977) defined the silent film era. While he was not…

133 years ago