Rosalind Franklin was born on July 25, 1920.

Herb Alpert was born on March 31, 1935, so he is currently 86 years old.

"Clyde" is a Scottish word that can refer to a river, particularly the River Clyde in Scotland. It can also be used as a traditional Scottish boy's name. Additionally, "Clyde" is the name of one of the two main characters in the "Bonnie and Clyde" story, notorious for their crimes during the Great Depression in the United States.

Annie Jump Cannon did not have any children. She dedicated her life to her work as an astronomer, making significant contributions to the field, particularly in the classification of stars.

Katherine Heigl was born on November 24, 1978, making her 43 years old.

Sonny Liston died on December 30, 1970 at the age of 38.

Brigitte Bardot is a French actress and animal rights activist who is still alive as of my last update.

Tycho Brahe was born in Skane, Denmark in 1546. He later moved to Prague, where he spent much of his career working as an astronomer for the Holy Roman Emperor.

Josiah Willard Gibbs was a prominent American mathematician and physicist known for his contributions to the field of statistical mechanics, particularly for developing the phase rule and the concept of Gibbs energy. His work laid the foundation for the modern study of thermodynamics and physical chemistry.

Gerardus Mercator is famous for creating the Mercator projection, a cylindrical map projection introduced in 1569. This projection became highly influential for navigational purposes due to its ability to represent lines of constant course as straight lines.

Henry Moseley's death in World War I was caused by a sniper's bullet during the Battle of Gallipoli in 1915. Moseley's pioneering work on X-ray spectroscopy helped establish the basis of the modern periodic table.

Bishop Ronald Brown passes away in 2019.

Elliot Ness died of a heart attack on May 16, 1957, at the age of 54. He had struggled with alcoholism in his later years, which likely contributed to his health issues. Ness is best known for his role in leading a team of law enforcement officers known as "The Untouchables" in bringing down Al Capone during the Prohibition era.

Hans Janssen was the supposed creator of the microscope, along with his son, Zacharias Janssen.

Actually, Hans Janssen was the son of Zacharias Janssen, not the other way around. And yes they did invent the first Compound Microscope in the year 1590.

"Leonis" is a Latin word that means "of a lion." It is often used in scientific names to refer to species that have characteristics or attributes associated with lions.

Dian Fossey, the renowned primatologist known for her work with mountain gorillas, died on December 26, 1985. She was tragically murdered at her research site in Rwanda.

There is no information available about the death of Ellen Ochoa. Ellen Ochoa, a former astronaut and the first Hispanic woman in space, is still alive as of my last update.

Chadwick Boseman was an American actor best known for his role as King T'Challa in Marvel's "Black Panther." He also starred in films such as "42," "Get on Up," and "Marshall." Boseman was respected for his talent, dedication to his craft, and the inspiration he provided to many, especially in the Black community, before his untimely death in 2020.

Frederick Banting was a Canadian medical scientist who, along with Charles Best, discovered insulin in 1921. Their discovery revolutionized the treatment of diabetes and saved millions of lives. Banting was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1923 for this groundbreaking work.

JC Monahan, brilliant and attractive weather forecaster, is 35 this year.

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Oscar Micheaux was 67 years old when he died in 1951.

Vespucci lived during the time of Christopher Columbus, supposedly the Americas are named after him. Vespucci lived during the time of Christopher Columbus. Supposedly the Americas are named after him.

Theodor Schwann was a German physiologist who co-founded the cell theory. He discovered that all animals are made up of cells, which led to the understanding that cells are the basic unit of life. Schwann also identified the role of enzymes in digestion.

Santiago Ramón y Cajal referred to neurons as the "butterflies of the soul" to highlight their delicate and intricate nature, much like the graceful and beautiful form of a butterfly. He believed that neurons were responsible for our thoughts, emotions, and consciousness, making them essential for understanding the workings of the mind and soul.