World History teaching resources for the high school classroom: lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes and simulation games for KS3, IGCSE, IB and A-Level teachers.
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Births (400 years ago today): 1625 – Oliver Plunkett, Irish archbishop and saint (died 1681)
Births (50 years ago today): 1975 – Bo Bice, American singer and musician[32]
Births (50 years ago today): 1975 – Keryn Jordan, South African footballer (died 2013)
Births (50 years ago today): 1975 – Megan Wing, Canadian figure skater and coach
Deaths (100 years ago today): 1925 – Max Linder, French actor, director, screenwriter, producer and comedian (born 1883)
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