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What famous British prime minister was born in 1874 and is known for their leadership during World War II?
Winston Churchill, born in 1874, is the famous British prime minister known for his leadership during World War II. His...
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Updated: 30 Nov 2025
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What playwright and poet, born in 1564 in England, is often referred to as the greatest writer in the English language?
The playwright and poet born in 1564 in England, often referred to as the greatest writer in the English language,...
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Updated: 04 Nov 2025
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What celebrated American actor, born in 1954, is known for their roles in films such as "Forrest Gump"?
The celebrated American actor born in 1954 known for their roles in films such as "Forrest Gump" is Tom Hanks....
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Updated: 21 Nov 2025
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Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and what year was she born?
The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean is Amelia Earhart, born in 1897. Her remarkable aviation accomplishments...
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Updated: 02 Nov 2025
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Which Swedish chemist, known for their work in explosives, was born in 1833 and is credited with inventing dynamite?
The Swedish chemist known for their work in explosives, born in 1833, credited with inventing dynamite, is Alfred Nobel. His...
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Updated: 03 Nov 2025
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What famous American civil rights activist known for their famous "I Have a Dream" speech was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia?
The famous American civil rights activist known for their famous "I Have a Dream" speech, born in 1929 in Atlanta,...
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Who authored the influential book "The Second Sex" and was born in 1909 in Paris, France?
The author of the influential book "The Second Sex", born in 1909 in Paris, France, is Simone de Beauvoir. Her...
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Updated: 02 Nov 2025
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What famous German composer was born in 1770 and is known for his symphonies, piano sonatas, and string quartets?
The famous German composer born in 1770, known for his symphonies, piano sonatas, and string quartets, is Ludwig van Beethoven....
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Updated: 03 Nov 2025
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Which influential Indian leader, born in 1869, is known for their philosophy of nonviolence and played a key role in India's independence?
The influential Indian leader born in 1869 known for their philosophy of nonviolence and key role in India's independence is...
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Updated: 14 Nov 2025
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Who was the inspirational American writer born in 1920 known for their achievements despite being deaf and blind?
The inspirational American writer born in 1920 known for their achievements despite being deaf and blind is Helen Keller. Her...
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Updated: 26 Nov 2025
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What famous musician and composer, born in 1930, is known for their use of jazz elements in classical music?
The famous musician and composer born in 1930, known for their use of jazz elements in classical music, is George...
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Updated: 16 Nov 2025
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Who was the pioneering female aviator born in 1897 in Atchison, Kansas, known for her contributions to aviation?
The pioneering female aviator born in 1897 in Atchison, Kansas, known for her contributions to aviation, is Amelia Earhart. She...
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Updated: 18 Nov 2025
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Which famous Russian author, born in 1821, is known for novels such as "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina"?
The famous Russian author, born in 1821, known for novels such as "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina" is Leo...
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Updated: 08 Nov 2025
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What notable physicist and cosmologist was born in 1942 in Oxford and is known for his work on black holes?
The notable physicist and cosmologist born in 1942 in Oxford known for their work on black holes is Stephen Hawking....
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Updated: 26 Nov 2025
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Who was the author of the influential "The Diary of a Young Girl" and was born in 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany?
The author of the influential "The Diary of a Young Girl", born in 1929 in Frankfurt, Germany, is Anne Frank....
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Updated: 30 Nov 2025
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Which influential political leader was born in 1919 in Turkmenistan and is famous for their role in the independence of their country?
The influential political leader born in 1919 in Turkmenistan, famous for their role in the independence of their country, is...
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Updated: 26 Nov 2025
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Who was the Polish-born scientist who contributed significantly to the understanding of radioactivity and won two Nobel Prizes?
The Polish-born scientist who contributed significantly to the understanding of radioactivity and won two Nobel Prizes is Marie Curie. Her...
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Updated: 26 Nov 2025
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Which famous motivational speaker and author, known for works on personal development, was born in 1969?
The famous motivational speaker and author known for personal development, born in 1969, is Tony Robbins. He has authored numerous...
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Updated: 04 Nov 2025
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What author and social reformer was born in 1819 in Massachusetts and wrote about the plight of American slaves?
The author and social reformer born in 1819 in Massachusetts who wrote about the plight of American slaves is Harriet...
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Updated: 05 Nov 2025
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Who was the pioneering NASA mathematician born in 1918 whose work was crucial during the Space Race?
The pioneering NASA mathematician born in 1918, whose work was crucial during the Space Race, is Katherine Johnson. She played...
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Updated: 01 Nov 2025
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