Welcome! Check out today's birthdays, recent birthdays, or our birthday stats.
You can now subscribe to our newsletter to enjoy personalized birthdaypulse updates delivered to your inbox!
Gerard Kuiper
Netherlands-born american astronomer.
Born December 8th, 1905 in Harenkarspel. [ref]
Died December 24th, 1973 at 68 years old in Mexico City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Occupations
astronomer, cartographer, university teacher
Wikipedia
Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age. Booth Tarkington