Born and died in 1985

Chinese ophthalmologist known for warning about the coronavirus in December 2019

American actress, television producer, and voice actor known for her roles in <em>Harriet the Spy</em>, <em>The Adventures of Pete & Pete</em>, and <em>Inspector Gadget</em>

American zoologist, primatologist, and conservationist known for her pioneering study of mountain gorillas at the Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda

Algerian politician who was the first President of the Provisional Government of Algeria and the National Constitutional Assembly

Award-winning American actress known for her starring roles in Hollywood films, Broadway productions, and television series, achieving an Academy Award and a Golden Globe

Distinguished English poet, novelist, and critic known for works like 'Claudius the god' and his deep exploration of Greek and Irish mythology

French historian who led the influential Annales School and revolutionized historical methodology through his studies of Mediterranean civilization and capitalism

Italian novelist, poet, and translator whose novel <em>La storia</em> was included in the Bokklubben World Library List of 100 Best Books of All Time

Hungarian inventor known for patenting the first commercially successful modern ballpoint pen

American actor and filmmaker remembered for his innovative work across film, radio, and theatre

Russian-born American actor, photographer, and musician renowned for his Academy Award-winning portrayal of King Mongkut in <em>The King and I</em> and his distinctive shaved head

American actor, a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Hollywood and a courageous HIV/AIDS activist

Award-winning French actress, writer, and translator known for her powerful performances and diverse talents

American seismologist, mathematician, and geophysicist known for co-creating the Richter scale, a crucial tool for quantifying earthquake magnitude