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Norman Scott

United states navy admiral and medal of honor recipient (1889–1942).

Born August 10th, 1889 in Indianapolis.

Died November 13th, 1942 at 53 years old in Guadalcanal.

Todd Witsken

American tennis player (1963–1998).

Born November 4th, 1963 in Indianapolis.

Died May 25th, 1998 at 34 years old in Zionsville (brain cancer).

Dan Burton

American politician.

Born June 21st, 1938 (age 87 years) in Indianapolis.

Catherine Lucile Moore

American author (1911-1987).

Born January 24th, 1911 in Indianapolis.

Died April 4th, 1987 at 76 years old in Hollywood (Alzheimer's disease).

Tony George

American auto racing executive.

Born December 30th, 1959 (age 66 years) in Indianapolis.

Kathryn Lasky

American children's writer.

Born June 24th, 1944 (age 81 years) in Indianapolis.

John-Michael Liles

American ice hockey player.

Born November 25th, 1980 (age 45 years) in Indianapolis.

Philip W. Anderson

American physicist (1923-2020).

Born December 13th, 1923 in Indianapolis. [ref]

Died March 29th, 2020 at 96 years old in Princeton. [ref]

Janet Flanner

American journalist (1892–1978).

Born March 13th, 1892 in Indianapolis.

Died November 7th, 1978 at 86 years old in New York City.

Fanny Stevenson

American author, wife of robert louis stevenson (1840-1914).

Born March 10th, 1840 in Indianapolis.

Died February 18th, 1914 at 73 years old in Santa Barbara.

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