Who died in February 1944

Finnish judge, politician, and President who played a major role in the movement for Finnish independence and presented its Declaration of Independence

Belgian American inventor and chemist known as "The Father of the Plastics Industry" for inventing Velox photographic paper and Bakelite

American band leader and composer who defined the big band sound with hits like "Moonlight Serenade" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo" before going missing in action during WWII