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Geniuses Born in 1916

The year 1916 was in the early 20th century, marked by revolutionary breakthroughs in physics, art, and technology.

4 Geniuses Born in 1916

Remarkable Minds of 1916

Claude Shannon
Science & Intellect · U.S.
Born April 30, 1916 IQ 180
Francis Crick
Science & Intellect · UK
Born June 8, 1916 IQ 173
Yehudi Menuhin
Science & Intellect · United States
Born April 22, 1916
Maurice Wilkins
Science & Intellect · New Zealand
Born December 15, 1916

About the Geniuses of 1916

The year 1916 gave the world 4 extraordinary minds across Science & Intellect. The year 1916 was in the early 20th century, marked by revolutionary breakthroughs in physics, art, and technology.

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Claude Shannon is among the most notable geniuses born in 1916, recognized for contributions to science & intellect.

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