Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Rick James

Role / Field:

Iconic American singer, songwriter, and producer known for funk and soul hits.

Born:

1948-02-01

Died:

2004-08-06

Century / Era:

1948s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Journey

Innovation & Iconic Era

Legacy & Impact

Contemporary Figures & Related Historical Timelines

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• A. A. K. Niazi — Contemporary (Died in 2004) (2004): Pakistani general who commanded Eastern Command during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.
• Alicia Markova — Contemporary (Died in 2004) (2004): Pioneering British ballerina, choreographer, and founder of major ballet institutions.
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• Alfonso Caso — Shared historical date (02-01 · Born) (1896): Pioneering Mexican archaeologist renowned for pre-Columbian studies.
• Alexander Fleming — Shared historical date (08-06 · Born) (1881): Pioneering microbiologist known for the discovery of penicillin, revolutionizing medicine.
• André Weil — Shared historical date (08-06 · Died) (1998): Pioneering French mathematician, central to number theory and algebraic geometry.
• 1948 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 1948
• February 1 (02-01) On This Day — Historical birthdays and events on February 1
• 2004 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 2004
• August 6 (08-06) On This Day — Historical events and memorials on August 6

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