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Today in HistoryApril 12

12 notable people were born on this day. Including Otto Meyerhof, Lisa Gerrard, Hiroki Sakai and more.

1884Born

Otto Meyerhof

1884 – 1951

Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1922)

scientistGermany
1936Born
Frankétienne

Frankétienne

1936 – 2025

Haitian polymath considered the father of Haitian literature in Creole, best known for creating the theatrical form 'spiralism' and writing over 40 works including novels, plays, and poetry.

novelistpainterHaiti
1961Born
Lisa Gerrard

Lisa Gerrard

1961 – Present

Ethereal vocalist and composer best known for her work with Dead Can Dance and film scores including Gladiator, for which she won a Golden Globe.

composerfilm score composerAustralia
1990Born
Hiroki Sakai

Hiroki Sakai

1990 – Present

Japanese association football player

association football playerJapan

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