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Events on Sunday 16 December 1928 2
1928 – 2024Bruce Ames (1928-2024)Died 5 October 2024, aged 95American biochemist who developed the Ames test for chemical mutagens.
1928 – 1982Philip K. Dick (1928-1982)Died 2 March 1982, aged 53American science fiction author whose novels inspired the film Blade Runner. He died of heart failure following a stroke, months before the film's release.