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Famous Birth Today in History

Otto Frederick Rohwedder
Otto Frederick Rohwedder
Date of Birth

28 Jul, 1880

Date of Death

08 Nov, 1960

Age at time of Death

80 years

Cause of Death

Unknown

Nationality

American

Gender

Male

Otto Frederick Rohwedder's Quote's
  • “the best thing since sliced bread”

    Did You Know?
    • Otto Frederick Rohwedder is best known for inventing the first commercial bread slicer. Rohwedder's bread slicer revolutionized the baking industry.

    • Prior to his invention, people had to slice bread manually.

    • The invention allowed for mass production of sliced bread loaves.

    Famous Death Today in History

    Jean-Pierre Egger
    Jean-Pierre Egger
    Date of Birth

    29 Jul, 1943

    Date of Death

    28 Jul, 2025

    Age at time of Death

    81 years

    Cause of Death

    Unknown

    Nationality

    Swiss

    Gender

    Male

    Jean-Pierre Egger's Quote's
    • “Excellence is not perfection — it’s the constant will to improve.”

    • “The body follows the mind; train both with equal respect.”

    • “Discipline is not about rigidity, it’s about freedom through mastery”

      Did You Know?
      • He originally wanted to become a decathlete before switching to shot put due to limited training facilities.

      • He worked with elite teams like Olympique de Marseille and the Alinghi sailing team, bringing his strength-training philosophy to entirely different sports.

      • Even in his seventies, he continued to train daily and mentor athletes, describing movement as “the language of life.”

      Famous Births This Week In History

      • Otto Frederick Rohwedder
        Otto Frederick Rohwedder
        Born

        28 Jul, 1880

        Died

        08 Nov, 1960

        Nationality

        American

        Age at time of death

        80

      • Earl Silas Tupper
        Earl Tupper
        Born

        28 Jul, 1907

        Died

        05 Oct, 1963

        Nationality

        American

        Age at time of death

        56

      • Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis
        Jackie Kennedy
        Born

        28 Jul, 1929

        Died

        19 May, 1994

        Nationality

        American

        Age at time of death

        64

      • Lucy Burns
        Lucy Burns
        Born

        28 Jul, 1879

        Died

        22 Dec, 1966

        Nationality

        American

        Age at time of death

        87

      • Karl Popper
        Karl Popper
        Born

        28 Jul, 1902

        Died

        17 Sep, 1994

        Nationality

        Austrian, Hungarian, British

        Age at time of death

        92

      • Vladimir K. Zworykin
        Vladimir K. Zworykin
        Born

        29 Jul, 1888

        Died

        29 Jul, 1982

        Nationality

        RussianAmerican

        Age at time of death

        94

      • Salvatore Maida
        Sal Maida
        Born

        29 Jul, 1948

        Died

        01 Feb, 2025

        Nationality

        American

        Age at time of death

        76

      • Clara Gordon Bow
        Clara Bow
        Born

        29 Jul, 1905

        Died

        27 Sep, 1965

        Nationality

        American

        Age at time of death

        60

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        Famous Deaths This Week In History

        • Jean-Pierre Egger
          Jean-Pierre Egger
          Born

          29 Jul, 1943

          Died

          28 Jul, 2025

          Nationality

          Swiss

          Age at time of death

          81

        • Johann Sebastian Bach
          J S Bach
          Born

          31 Mar, 1685

          Died

          28 Jul, 1750

          Nationality

          German

          Age at time of death

          65

        • Francis Crick
          Francis Crick
          Born

          08 Jun, 1916

          Died

          28 Jul, 2004

          Nationality

          British

          Age at time of death

          88

        • Paul Mario Day
          Paul Mario Day
          Born

          18 Apr, 1956

          Died

          28 Jul, 2025

          Nationality

          British

          Age at time of death

          69

        • Otto Hahn
          Otto Hahn
          Born

          08 Mar, 1879

          Died

          28 Jul, 1968

          Nationality

          German

          Age at time of death

          89

        • Onyeka Onwenu
          Onyeka Onwenu
          Born

          30 May, 1952

          Died

          29 Jul, 2024

          Nationality

          Nigerian

          Age at time of death

          72

        • Dorothy Hodgkin
          Dorothy Hodgkin
          Born

          12 May, 1910

          Died

          29 Jul, 1994

          Nationality

          British

          Age at time of death

          84

        • Vincent van Gogh
          Vincent van Gogh
          Born

          30 Mar, 1853

          Died

          29 Jul, 1890

          Nationality

          Dutch

          Age at time of death

          37

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          Quote of the Week
          • Yvonne Barr
            “Science was a chapter, not my whole story”
            Yvonne Barr

            Researcher, Teacher

          • Richard Merrill Cohen
            “I am not defined by multiple sclerosis. I have MS, MS does not have me.”
            Richard Merrill Cohen

            Author, Journalist

          • David Roger Johansen
            “The New York Dolls weren’t about rebellion. We were about liberation.”
            David Roger Johansen

            Actor, Singer

          • Robert George Uecker
            “The way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up.”
            Robert George Uecker

            American baseball catcher, Sportscaster

          • Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodríguez
            “There are only two kinds of math books: those you cannot read beyond the first sentence, and those you cannot read beyond the first page.”
            Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodríguez

            Puerto Rican professional golfer

          • Michael Geoffrey Ralphs
            “I’ve always believed that the song should do the talking — the guitar is just the voice”
            Michael Geoffrey Ralphs

            English guitarist, Vocalist Songwriter.

          • Linus Pauling
            “Satisfaction of one’s curiosity is one of the greatest sources of happiness in life.”
            Linus Pauling

            Biochemist, Chemical engineer

          • David Edgerton
            “Every customer deserves a delicious meal and exceptional service.”
            David Edgerton

            Entrepreneur

          • Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk
            “I was inspired to write ‘Lay Down’ by the audience lighting candles during my set.”
            Melanie Anne Safka-Schekeryk

            Musician, Singer

          • Matthew Perry
            “There’s a lot of joy in a successful joke.”
            Matthew Perry

            Actor, Comedian

          • Groucho Marx
            “I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it.”
            Groucho Marx

            Actor, Comedian

          • Loni Kaye Anderson
            “I’m not the dumb blonde they tried to make me out to be.”
            Loni Kaye Anderson

            Actress

          • Robert Francis Kennedy
            “The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.”
            Robert Francis Kennedy

            American politician, Lawyer

          • John Michael Osbourne
            “I’m not the Prince of Darkness. I’m a happy guy.”
            John Michael Osbourne

            Singer, Songwriter

          • Vic Richardson
            “Cricket is a gentleman's game. It is the duty of all players to show their sportsmanship not only on the field but also off the field.”
            Vic Richardson

            Sportsman

          • Diana Blanche Barrymore Blythe
            “On the "Barrymore Legacy": "Damn them for giving me nothing and taking it away before I had it! Damn mother for her grandness and her indifference and her disdain of me, and damn daddy for the crazy, mixed-up life he led and the daughter he never gave a damn for, and damn uncle Lionel for treating me like the boarding-school bitch I am, and damn aunt Ethel who doesn't even know I'm alive, and damn me for being a silly, arrogant, affected schoolgirl! God damn us all! We deserve everything we get!”
            Diana Blanche Barrymore Blythe

            American film, Stage actress

            Yvonne Barr
            “Science was a chapter, not my whole story”
            Yvonne Barr
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            Notable People Who Died in 2025

            • Pope Francis
              Pope Francis
              1936 - 2025 - (Aged: 88)

              Archbishop, Pope, Priest

              Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. Pope Francis exhibits many qualities like a strong sense of empathy, a desire to help others, and an unwavering commitment to social justice. He is deeply introspective and focused on spiritual and moral leadership.

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            • David Johansen
              David Johansen
              1950 - 2025 - (Aged: 75)

              Actor, Singer, Songwriter

              ENTP-A / ENTP-T Smart and curious thinkers who cannot resist an intellectual challenge. David Johansen is a fearless shape-shifter, restless, creative, and always ready to turn the unexpected into a show

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            • David Lynch
              David Lynch
              1947 - 2025 - (Aged: 77)

              Actor, American filmmaker, Musician, Visual artist

              Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. David Lynch is a quiet yet visionary artist, whose surreal, symbolic work reflects a deep inner world, driven by a tireless desire to explore the unconscious, challenge conventional meaning, and inspire others through the mystical and emotional power of storytelling.

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            • Dick Button
              Dick Button
              1929 - 2025 - (Aged: 95)

              Figure skater, Skating analyst

              ENTJ-A / ENTJ-T Bold, imaginative and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or making one. Bold, visionary, and relentlessly driven, Dick Button exemplified the Commander's fierce determination and pioneering spirit—revolutionizing figure skating with his technical innovation, authoritative presence, and lifelong leadership in the sport.

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            • Emilio Echevarría
              Emilio Echevarría
              1944 - 2025 - (Aged: 80)

              Actor

              INTP-A / INTP-T Innovative inventors with an unquenched thirst for knowledge. Emilio is a thoughtful, curious innovator, constantly exploring ideas and embracing new challenges in both his personal and professional life.

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            • Garth Hudson
              Garth Hudson
              1937 - 2025 - (Aged: 87)

              Composer, Multi-instrumentalist, Songwriter

              Practical and fact-minded individuals, whose reliability cannot be doubted. A quiet genius who used music like a language, always searching for new ways to understand and shape the world through sound.

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            • Gene Hackman
              Gene Hackman
              1930 - 2025 - (Aged: 95)

              Actor

              Imaginative and strategic thinkers, with a plan for everything. A quiet, determined thinker who always had a plan and never stopped until he mastered his craft.

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            • Geneviève Page
              Geneviève Page
              1927 - 2025 - (Aged: 97)

              French actress

              Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists. Geneviève Page was a refined, introspective, and intelligent individual with a quiet strength and deep emotional insight.

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            • George Foreman
              George Foreman
              1949 - 2025 - (Aged: 76)

              American professional boxer, Author, Businessman, Minister

              Bold, imaginative and strong-willed leaders, always finding a way – or making one. George Foreman was a bold, resilient, and charismatic leader who thrived on challenge, reinvention, and achievement—demonstrating strategic thinking, unwavering determination, and the ability to inspire others both in and out of the ring.

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            • George Wendt
              George Wendt
              1948 - 2025 - (Aged: 76)

              Actor, Comedian

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            • Irv Gotti
              Irv Gotti
              1970 - 2025 - (Aged: 54)

              Music Executive, Record Producer

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            • Angie Stone
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            • Aurelio Martínez
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            • Bob Uecker
              Bob Uecker
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              American baseball catcher, Sportscaster

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              Cecile Richards
              1957 - 2025 - (Aged: 67)

              Activist, Politician

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            • Charles Rangel
              Charles Rangel
              1930 - 2025 - (Aged: 94)

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            • Brian Wilson
              Brian Wilson
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            • Charles Strouse
              Charles Strouse
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            • Christina McKelvie
              Christina McKelvie
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