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Births (200 years ago today): 1826 – Walter Bagehot, English journalist and businessman (died 1877)
Births (100 years ago today): 1926 – Hans-Jochen Vogel, German lawyer and politician, 8th Mayor of Berlin (died 2020)
Births (50 years ago today): 1976 – Mathieu Dandenault, Canadian ice hockey player[53]
Births (50 years ago today): 1976 – Isla Fisher, Omani-Australian actress[45]
Births (50 years ago today): 1976 – Tim Heidecker, American actor, comedian, and musician[54]
Births (50 years ago today): 1976 – Eihi Shiina, Japanese fashion model and actress[55][56]
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