Rilke reader Max DelbrückCame to the U.S. from Germany in 1937, seven years after completing his Ph.D. in physics; founder of molecular genetics; Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1969. |
Sugarpova candy brand founder Maria SharapovaCame to Florida from Russia in 1994; became Grand Slam champion and world No. 1 tennis player. |
Married his first cousin Igor StravinskyCame to the U.S. from Russia in 1939; failed Hollywood composer. |
Flute player Jack SteinbergerCame to the U.S. from Germany in 1934; proved existence of muon-associated neutrino and married former student; Nobel Prize in Physics 1988. |