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Will Rogers (1879), American actor and humorist
Scott Joplin (1868), Renowned 'ragtime' pianist
Lena Zavaroni (1963), Child singing star; won Opportunity knocks
Mike Smith (1947), Of the Pop group 'Amen Corner'
Michael Meacher (1939), Labour politician
Walter Cronkite (1916), Legendary US TV reporter
Malandra Burrows (1965), Actress; played Kathy in Emmerdale Farm
Loretta Swit (1944), US actress; 'Hot Lips' in the TV series MASH
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1847 The classical composer Mendelsohn died
1852 Members of the press were admitted to the House of Commons for the first time
1870 At a meeting in the Guildhall in Derby, Derbyshire Cricket Club was formed
1980 Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the US
1862 A revolving battery gun firing 1200 rounds per minute, was patented by Richard Gatling
1942 The Battle of El Alamein ended with victory for the allies, after 12 days of conflict with Rommel's 'Africa Corps'
1963 The 'Beatles' performed at their first Royal Variety Show