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A Dutch biologist who demonstrated the various phases of insect's life.
A British naturalist, best known as the man who developed the remarkable theory of evolution by natural selection.
16th President of the United States who was assassinated a few days after the end of the American Civil War.
A Russian prime ballerina, who was the most famous dancer of her time.
An American television sports announcer, coach, and basketball player.
The Spanish explorer and soldier Pedro de Valdivia founds Santiago de Chile, the capital of modern Chile.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is founded.
The Beatles play two 35-minute shows at Carnegie Hall. Best seats in the house sold for $5.50.
Dr. Carmen Lawrence becomes Premier of western Australia, the first woman premier of an Australian states.
The Near-Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) Shoemaker spacecraft sets down safely on the asteroid Eros, becoming the first man-made object to land on an asteroid.
Officials in San Francisco begin performing same-sex marriages, despite a California law banning such unions.
An American television sports announcer, coach, and basketball player, who is often considered as the finest defensive player of all time was born on February 12, 1934 in Louisiana. At his young age William faced with discrimination. His family moved to Oakland, California. In high school he became a state basketball player. He went to the San Francisco University, where he joined the basketball team. In 1955 and 1956, he led his team to consecutive NCAA titles \'(National Collegiate Athletic Association)\'. After completeting his graduation, Russell started playing as a professional and played for the United States team. This team won the men\'s basketball gold medal at the Olympic Games which were held in Melbourne, Australia in 2010. Russell received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, “the country\'s highest civil honour”, from President Obama.
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