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Robert Milton Young

American film director (1924–2024).

Born November 22nd, 1924 in New York City.

Died February 6th, 2024 at 99 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]

Mary Ellis

American opera singer (1897–2003).

Born June 15th, 1897 in New York City.

Died January 30th, 2003 at 105 years old in London.

Emily Lakdawalla

American planetary geologist and writer.

Born February 8th, 1975 (age 51 years) in New York City.

Evelyn M. Witkin

American geneticist (1921–2023).

Born March 9th, 1921 in New York City.

Died July 8th, 2023 at 102 years old in Plainsboro. [ref]

Oliver La Farge

American novelist, anthropologist (1901–1963).

Born December 19th, 1901 in New York City.

Died August 2nd, 1963 at 61 years old in Santa Fe.

Joseph Cedar

Israeli film director (born 1968).

Born August 31st, 1968 (age 57 years) in New York City.

Sidney Kingsley

American writer (1906-1995).

Born October 22nd, 1906 in New York City.

Died March 20th, 1995 at 88 years old in Oakland.

Charlie Shavers

Jazz trumpeter (1920–1971).

Born August 3rd, 1920 in New York City.

Died July 8th, 1971 at 50 years old in New York City (cancer).

William Taubman

American political scientist.

Born November 13th, 1940 (age 85 years) in New York City.

William H. Baxter

American linguist.

Born March 3rd, 1949 (age 77 years) in New York City.

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