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South African and American physicist who, despite not holding a scientific doctorate, won the 1979 Nobel Prize for his foundational work on X-ray computed tomography (CT)

French philosopher and literary theorist best known for his articulation of postmodernism and its impact on the human condition

Bosnian-Swiss Nobel laureate in Chemistry known for his pioneering research into the stereochemistry of organic molecules and reactions

Nobel laureate Japanese chemist who pioneered the frontier orbital theory for chemical reactions, explaining the roles of HOMO and LUMO

Bulgarian communist politician and statesperson who served as General Secretary of the Bulgarian Communist Party and de facto leader of the People's Republic of Bulgaria from 1956 to 1989, holding the record as the longest-serving non-royal ruler in Bulgarian history

German writer, soldier, and philosopher known for his World War I memoir *Storm of Steel* and his prolific contributions to conservatism, penning over forty books throughout his distinguished career

Japanese actress, seiyū, and stage actor known for iconic roles in films like "Godzilla" (1954) and "The Mysterians" (1959)

French actor, theatre director, painter, and sculptor, renowned as Jean Cocteau's muse and a major post-war film star, recognized for his contributions to French cinema

American singer and actor, nicknamed "Ol' Blue Eyes," one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century

Japanese filmmaker who directed 30 feature films with a bold, dynamic style that bridged Eastern and Western cinema, becoming one of history's most influential directors