If you are 66 years and 50 days old today…
At your exact age, Ernest Rutherford died. He was a scientist who revolutionized our view of the atom and virtually created the field of nuclear physics.
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Ernest Rutherford wasn't the only notable who died at about this age:
You've outlived Gene Pitney by two days. He was a squeaky clean 60s singer, teen idol and songwriter who wrote "Town Without Pity" (1961). He died of natural causes on April 5, 2006, when you were 61 years old.Comment
Jennifer Dunn was almost two weeks younger than you when she died of a pulmonary embolism on September 5, 2007. She was a Republican Congresswoman from Washington's 8th District (1993-2005). You were 63 years old when she died.Comment
You've outlived John Brougham by almost three weeks. He was a prolific playwright and actor who wrote "Tom Thumb the Second" and other plays. He died on June 7, 1880, 65 years before you were born.Comment
César Chávez was almost a month younger than you when he died on April 23, 1993. He was a labor leader largely responsible for organizing the United Farm Workers. You were 48 years old when he died.Comment
