Douglas Osheroff (78)
August 1st, 1945

American physicist – Douglas Osheroff was born in Aberdeen (City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA) on August 1st, 1945 and is 78 years old today.

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Larry A. Thompson

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Bob Marley

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Manfred Clauss

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Alain Juppé

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