Scientists born on June 14

Take a focused look at the scientists born on June 14. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1924 James Black

  Sir James Black was a renowned Scottish pharmacologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1988 for his work in drug development, particularly in the invention of propranolol and cimetidine, which have had a major impact in the treatment of heart disease and ulcers. [bio]