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Caspar Bauhin, a pioneering Swiss botanist born in Basel on January 17, 1560, passed away on December 5, 1624. He was renowned for his work Pinax theatri botanici, which classified around 6,000 plant species and laid the groundwork for future botanical nomenclature. Bauhin studied and taught at the University of Basel, holding prestigious positions such as city physician and rector, highlighting his deep connection to Basel's academic legacy. See wikipedia for more information.

Krystian Zimerman, born on December 5, 1956, is a celebrated Polish concert pianist and conductor known for his interpretations of Romantic music. Since 1996, he has taught at the Music Academy in Basel, Switzerland, and became a Swiss citizen after moving to Röschenz, near Basel, in 1981. Zimerman's career includes winning the Chopin Piano Competition in 1975 and founding the Polish Festival Orchestra in 1999. See wikipedia for more information.

Felix Endrich, born on December 5, 1921, was a prominent Swiss bobsledder from Basel. He achieved significant success in the late 1940s and early 1950s, including winning a gold medal in the two-man event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz and securing four medals at the FIBT World Championships. Endrich's life tragically ended during the 1953 World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen when he died in a crash while competing. See wikipedia for more information.