Douglas B. Lenat

American entrepreneur and researcher in artificial intelligence.

Born September 13th, 1950 in Philadelphia.

Died August 31st, 2023 at 72 years old in Austin (bile duct cancer). ^[ref]

William Thaddeus Coleman, Jr.

American attorney and judge, and fourth united states secretary of transportation (1920–2017).

Born July 7th, 1920 in Philadelphia.

Died March 31st, 2017 at 96 years old in Alexandria.

Bill Melchionni

American basketball player.

Born October 19th, 1944 (age 81 years) in Philadelphia.

Ray Bryant

American pianist (1931–2011).

Born December 24th, 1931 in Philadelphia.

Died June 2nd, 2011 at 79 years old in New York City. ^[ref]

Bill Doggett

American jazz and rhythm and blues pianist and organist (1916-1996).

Born February 16th, 1916 in Philadelphia.

Died November 13th, 1996 at 80 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).

Charlie Brown

American basketball player.

Born February 2nd, 1997 (age 29 years) in Philadelphia.

John Thayer

American sportsman and businessman (1862-1912).

Born April 21st, 1862 in Philadelphia.

Died April 15th, 1912 at 49 years old in North Atlantic Ocean.

David Goodis

Novelist, screenwriter (1917–1967).

Born March 2nd, 1917 in Philadelphia.

Died January 7th, 1967 at 49 years old in Philadelphia.

Rashied Ali

American jazz musician (1933–2009).

Born July 1st, 1935 in Philadelphia. ^[ref]

Died August 13th, 2009 at 74 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Vincent Persichetti

American composer (1915–1987).

Born June 6th, 1915 in Philadelphia.

Died August 14th, 1987 at 72 years old in Philadelphia.