92 years old (Born on January 18, 1933)
Happy Birthday to the legendary Ray Dolby! Your brilliant invention of noise-reduction technology has made movie theaters and living rooms everywhere sound crystal clear. Thanks for helping us finally hear dialogue clearly—now we have no excuse when we pretend not to understand what our family members are saying!Your groundbreaking work at Dolby Laboratories transformed audio forever, making you a true rock star among engineers. Every time someone whispers dramatically in surround sound or explosions shake popcorn buckets worldwide, we'll think fondly of your genius. Here's hoping heaven's acoustics meet your high standards—otherwise, we're sure you'll fix them soon enough!
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