His work helped advance the technology many people now carry in their pockets.
Born August 8
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A slugger from the 1960s and ‘70s, he finished his career with 382 home runs.
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He appeared on TV in “Mama’s Family,” “It’s a Living,” and “L.A. Law.”
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Arthur D. Riggs (1939–2022), helped develop synthetic insulin for diabetes treatment
His breakthrough was the beginning of the biotechnology industry.
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He won a Grammy for “Grandpa (Tell Me Bout the Good Old Days).”
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Kelly Fraser was an Inuit-Canadian pop singer known for her version of Rhianna’s “Diamonds.” In Frasers’ 2013 version of the song, she mixed her native Inuktitut language with English to make the song accessible …
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Fatima Ali was a star of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” voted fan favorite in the 2017 season. Before her “Top Chef” fame, Ali had the distinction of becoming the first Pakistani …
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North Carolina football and basketball announcer for four decades…
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member…
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Singer was known best for his 1978 hit song, “Bluer Than Blue”…
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