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In the year 1921
879 Notable birthdays
Richard Wilbur
American poet (1921-2017).
Born March 1st, 1921 in New York City. [ref]
Died October 14th, 2017 at 96 years old in Belmont. [ref]
Billy Taylor
American jazz pianist, composer, broadcaster, and educator.
Born July 24th, 1921 in Greenville.
Died December 28th, 2010 at 89 years old in Manhattan (heart failure). [ref]
Giovanni Michelotti
Italian designer (1921-1980).
Born October 6th, 1921 in Turin.
Died January 23rd, 1980 at 58 years old in Turin.
Peter Hansen
American actor (1921–2017).
Born December 5th, 1921 in Oakland.
Died April 9th, 2017 at 95 years old in Tarzana (disease). [ref]
Naomi Parker Fraley
American factory worker likely the inspiration for the "we can do it!" poster.
Born August 26th, 1921 in Tulsa. [ref]
Died January 20th, 2018 at 96 years old in Longview. [ref]
Walter Mirisch
American film producer (1921–2023).
Born November 8th, 1921 in New York City.
Died February 24th, 2023 at 101 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Daniel Gélin
French actor, director, screenwriter.
Born May 19th, 1921 in Angers. [ref]
Died November 29th, 2002 at 81 years old in Paris (kidney failure). [ref]
Kathleen Antonelli
Irish computer programmer (1921-2006).
Born February 12th, 1921 in Creeslough.
Died April 20th, 2006 at 85 years old in Wyndmoor (cancer). [ref]
Ursula Franklin
Canadian metallurgist, research physicist, author, and educator (1921–2016).
Born September 16th, 1921 in Munich.
Died July 22nd, 2016 at 94 years old in Toronto. [ref]
Jay Anson
American author (1921–1980).
Born November 4th, 1921 in New York City.
Died March 12th, 1980 at 58 years old in Palo Alto.
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