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 in Philadelphia

Anna Coleman Ladd

American sculptor (1878–1939).

Born July 15th, 1878 in Philadelphia.

Died June 3rd, 1939 at 60 years old in Santa Barbara.

Herbert Biberman

American screenwriter and film director.

Born March 4th, 1900 in Philadelphia. [ref]

Died June 30th, 1971 at 71 years old in New York City (bone cancer). [ref]

Marley Dias

African-american activist and feminist.

Born January 3rd, 2005 (age 20 years) in Philadelphia.

Edwin Austin Abbey

American illustrator and painter (1852-1911).

Born April 1st, 1852 in Philadelphia. [ref]

Died August 1st, 1911 at 59 years old in London.

Eddie Fisher

American entertainer and singer (1928–2010).

Born August 10th, 1928 in Philadelphia. [ref]

Died September 22nd, 2010 at 82 years old in Berkeley (surgical complications). [ref]

John Joseph O'Connor

American cardinal, archbishop of new york.

Born January 15th, 1920 in Philadelphia. [ref]

Died May 3rd, 2000 at 80 years old in New York City (brain cancer). [ref]

Daniel Guggenheim

American mining magnate and philanthropist.

Born July 9th, 1856 in Philadelphia.

Died September 28th, 1930 at 74 years old in Port Washington.

Simon Guggenheim

American politician (1867-1941).

Born December 30th, 1867 in Philadelphia.

Died November 2nd, 1941 at 73 years old in New York City.

Dawn Burrell

American long jumper.

Born November 1st, 1973 (age 51 years) in Philadelphia.

Neil Shubin

American paleontologist.

Born December 22nd, 1960 (age 64 years) in Philadelphia.

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