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Murray Schisgal

American playwright, television writer and screenwriter (1926-2020).

Born November 25th, 1926 in New York City.

Died October 1st, 2020 at 93 years old in Port Chester. [ref]

William Bliss Baker

American artist (1859–1886).

Born November 27th, 1859 in New York City.

Died November 20th, 1886 at 26 years old in Hoosick Falls.

Marcia Mitzman Gaven

American actress.

Born February 28th, 1959 (age 67 years) in New York City.

Murray Alper

American actor (1904-1984).

Born January 11th, 1904 in New York City.

Died November 16th, 1984 at 80 years old in Los Angeles.

Harry Braverman

American economist (1920–1976).

Born December 9th, 1920 in New York City.

Died August 2nd, 1976 at 55 years old in Honesdale.

Daniel Kleppner

American physicist (1932–2025).

Born December 16th, 1932 in New York City. [ref]

Died June 16th, 2025 at 92 years old in Palo Alto. [ref]

Eric Linden

American actor (1909-1994).

Born September 15th, 1909 in New York City.

Died July 14th, 1994 at 84 years old in Laguna Beach.

Avery Corman

American writer.

Born November 28th, 1935 (age 90 years) in New York City.

Fanny Hesse

German biologist (1850-1934).

Born June 22nd, 1850 in New York City.

Died December 1st, 1934 at 84 years old in Dresden.

Greg Costikyan

Game designer.

Born July 22nd, 1959 (age 66 years) in New York City.

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