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Anna Sewell (1820), English author of 'Black Beauty'
Rolf Harris (1930), Australian entertainer and artist
Hammer (1962), American singer and 'Rap' artist
Sean O'Casey (1880), Irish playwright
Vincent Van Gogh (1853), Dutch painter
Francisco de Goya (1746), Spanish artist
Sue Cook (1949), Television broadcaster
Tom Sharpe (1928), Novelist
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1987 The painting 'Sunflowers' by Vincent van Gogh was sold for 24 million pounds
1986 James Cagney, the American actor famous for gangster roles, died aged 86
1981 President Ronald Reagan was wounded in an assassination attempt
1964 Gangs of 'Mods' and 'Rockers' clashed in the seaside resort of Clacton
1955 'On The Waterfront' won an Oscar for best film. Its stars Marlon Brando & Grace Kelly won best actor awards
1867 Alaska was purchased from Russia for 7.2 million dollars, by America
1842 Ether was used as an anaesthetic for the first time during an operation
1775 The British Parliament passed an act that meant that American colonies could only trade with Britain