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  1. 1731

    Born
    Henry Cavendish

    English natural philosopher, and scientist (1731–1810)

  2. 1892

    Born
    Alexander Alekhine

    Russian-French chess player (1892–1946)

  3. 1930

    Born
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright (1930–2008)

Then & Now

This date about 100, 50 and 10 years ago, next to today.

Celebrated on this date

  • World Mental Health Day

    an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma

  • Party Foundation Day

    public holiday in North Korea

  • Heroes' Day

    former public holiday in South Africa commemorating South African heroes, and Paul Kruger in particular

More from this date

  1. 1684

    Born
    Jean-Antoine Watteau

    French painter (1684-1721)

  2. 1889

    Founded
    Brentford F.C.

    association football club in London, England

  3. 1957

    Released
    Atlas Shrugged

    1957 novel by Ayn Rand

  4. 1958

    Founded
    Commodore International

    former North American home computer and electronics manufacturer

  5. 1970

    Released
    Atom Heart Mother

    1970 studio album by Pink Floyd

  6. 2012

    Released
    Rise of the Guardians

    2012 animated film directed by Peter Ramsey

The last seven days

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