Birthdate: June 5, 1924
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Wiener Neustadt, Austria
Died: September 8, 2016
Greta Zimmer Friedman, a dental assistant from Austria who later became an American citizen, gained global fame as the woman in the famous V-J Day in Times Square photograph. In the iconic image, a Navy sailor kissed her in celebration of the end of World War II. Although mistakenly labeled as a nurse in the photo for a long time, it was eventually revealed that Friedman was a dental assistant. Her role highlighted her commitment to offering healthcare support in a unique environment.
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