91 He was born prematurely, weighing just over 1 kg and had severe breathing difficulties. Midwives were not sure of his survival, even as they waited for the doctor’s arrival. Despite all this, Sir Isaac grew up to be a renowned scientist of his time. His notable contributions have been Calculus and the Law of Universal Gravitation. • SirWinston Churchill (November 30, 1874-January 24, 1965) Sir Winston Churchill served the United Kingdom twice as Prime Minister. Although he was due to be del ivered in mid-January, Sir Winston was born two months early. Even with the complications that probably appeared in his early life, he is the only British Prime Minister to hold a Nobel Prize in literature. He was an exceptional orator, artist, historian, and an excellent army officer. • MarkTwain (November 30, 1835-April 21, 1910) Mark Twain was an acclaimed American author best known for his books The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Born two months before the due
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