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Born on this day in 1829 - Charles Charlesworth, who died of old age at only 7 years old. He was the first recorded sufferer of a rare genetic condition known as Progeria or rapid premature aging.

Reply #281. Mar 14 13, 5:00 AM

sooz888

Born on this day in 1947 - Pam Ayres, English popular poet well known for her stage, radio and TV appearances in which she recites her work with a mix of pathos and humour. Happy Birthday Pam!

Reply #282. Mar 14 13, 5:12 AM

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Born on this day in 1813 - John Snow, noted epidemiologist who traced the source of the cholera outbreak in Soho, London and contained the contagion by removing the handle of the water pump. A local public house was named the 'John Snow' in his honour.

Reply #283. Mar 15 13, 3:40 PM

sooz888

Born on this day 1787 [Birth date seems uncertain] - Edmund Kean, English acclaimed and, at times controversial, stage actor, famed for his tragic Shakespearean roles.

Reply #284. Mar 17 13, 12:29 PM

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Born on this day 1846 - Kate Greenaway, an English illustrator of childrens' books. She painted stylised watercolour plates of children in Regency fashions.

Reply #285. Mar 17 13, 12:36 PM

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Born on this day in 1873 - Margaret Bondfield, an English Labour politician and feminist who, in 1929 under Ramsay McDonald, became the first female holder of a British Cabinet post.

Reply #286. Mar 17 13, 12:42 PM

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Born on this day in 1880 - An English Antarctic explorer, remembered chiefly for his act of self-sacrifice when, in 1912, realising his frailty which imperiled the rest of the team, chose to expose himself to certain death with the words, "I am just going outside and may be some time."

Reply #287. Mar 17 13, 12:48 PM

sooz888

Born on this day in 1496 - Mary Tudor, not "Bloody Mary," but the sister of Henry VIII who became Queen Consort of Louis XII of France.

Reply #288. Mar 18 13, 3:40 PM

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Born on this day in 1893 - Wilfred Owen, English poet of World War I who wrote of the horrors of trench warfare. He was killed in action just one week before the Armistice was signed.

Reply #289. Mar 18 13, 3:44 PM

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Born on this day in 1910 - Nicholas Monsarrat, an English novelist remembered for 'The Cruel Sea' and short story, 'The Ship that Died of Shame' both of which were made into movies with all-star casts.

Reply #290. Mar 22 13, 1:45 PM

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Born on this day in 1920 - Dame Fanny Waterman, an English piano teacher who, in 1961, founded the Leeds Piano Competition which has helped launch the careers of such talented performers as Radu Lupu and Murray Perahia.

Reply #291. Mar 22 13, 1:51 PM

sooz888

[Probably] Born on this day in 1645 - William "Captain" Kidd, Scottish privateer whose exploits have become legendary. He was hanged for piracy in 1701.

Reply #292. Mar 23 13, 12:46 PM

sooz888

Born on this day in 1929 - Sir Roger Bannister, an English physician and athlete who ran a mile in under four minutes for the first time, thus ensuring his place in history.

Reply #293. Mar 23 13, 12:51 PM

bowie123

My daughter.. 23rd of March -1991.. :)

Reply #294. Mar 23 13, 12:55 PM

sooz888

Born on this day in 1693 - John Harrison, an English clock maker who devised the first accurate marine chronometer which enabled longitude to be calculated at sea, thus aiding precise navigation on long voyages into uncharted waters.

Reply #295. Mar 24 13, 2:47 PM

sooz888

Born on this day in 1834 - William Morris, an English textile designer, printer, medievalist and writer. He was active in the Arts and Crafts Movement and the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, founding an influential design company and the Kelmscott Press. He was also a founder of the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings and wrote numerous works of fiction and non-fiction.

Reply #296. Mar 24 13, 2:56 PM

Shiningstar7

1930-Steve McQueen, actor.

Reply #297. Mar 24 13, 10:57 PM

sooz888

Born on this day in 1881 - Mary Webb, a novelist from Shropshire, England who is chiefly remembered for her book, 'Precious Bane,' which was parodied by Stella Gibbons in her novel, 'Cold Comfort Farm.'

Reply #298. Mar 25 13, 2:20 PM

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Born on this day in 1947 - Sir Elton John [born Reginald Kenneth Dwight] an English singer songwriter who has co-written and recorded over 30 albums and is one of the most successful artists of all time.

Reply #299. Mar 25 13, 2:26 PM

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Born on this day in 1941 - Richard Dawkins, an English evolutionary biologist and outspoken athiest, noted for his books, 'The Selfish Gene' and 'The God Delusion.' He has made many TV documentaries and, despite controversy, has been widely acclaimed for his work.

Reply #300. Mar 26 13, 6:37 AM

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