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Events in December 1896 3
1833 – 1896Alfred Nobel (1833-1896)Died 10 December 1896, aged 63Alfred Nobel was a Swedish chemist and industrialist who invented dynamite and amassed a fortune from explosives patents and manufacturing. He died in San Remo, Italy, on 10 December 1896, leaving most of his estate to fund the Nobel Prizes first awarded in 1901. His name became permanently linked to recognition of achievement in science, literature and peace.
1861 – 1896Jose Rizal (1861-1896)Died 30 December 1896, aged 35Jose Rizal was a Filipino writer and reformist whose novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo exposed abuses of Spanish colonial rule and helped inspire the movement for Philippine independence. He was executed by firing squad in Manila on 30 December 1896 on charges of rebellion. He is honored as the national hero of the Philippines.
1896 – 1983Ira Gershwin (1896-1983)Died 17 August 1983, aged 86Ira Gershwin was an American lyricist who, with his brother George Gershwin, wrote some of the most enduring songs of the American popular songbook, including "I Got Rhythm" and "Someone to Watch Over Me". He continued writing with other composers after George's death in 1937. His lyrics remain staples of jazz and musical theatre repertoire.