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On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1753 St. David's Day
In 1784 E. Kidner opens the first cooking school, in Great Britain.
In 1810 Frederic Chopin, pianist, composer, born.
In 1864 Patent issued for taking and projecting motion pictures to Louis Ducos du Hauron (he never did build such a machine, though).
In 1910 David Niven, actor, born.
In 1927 Harry Belafonte, entertainer, born.
In 1946 Lana Wood (in Santa Monica, CA), actress, born.
In 1947 International Monetary Fund began operations.
In 1954 Ron Howard, actor (Mayberry RFD, Happy Days, American Graffiti), director (Splash, Cocoon, Backdraft), born.
In 1966 Venera 3, Venus landing.
In 1969 Mickey Mantle announces his retirement.
In 1981 MTV goes on the air broadcasting Video Killed The Radio Star by the Buggles.
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