Inventors who died on October 21

Take a focused look at the inventors who passed away on October 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

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  • Earl Bakken
    2018 Earl Bakken

    Medical technology pioneer who co-founded Medtronic and invented the first wearable, battery-powered pacemaker.

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