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Wilhelm Steinitz, chess champion.

1868

Nicholas II, the last Russian czar.

1872

Bertrand Russell, English mathematician, philosopher and social reformer.

1897

Frank Capra, film director (It's A Wonderful Life).

1902

Meredith Willson, composer and lyricist (The Music Man).

1911

Joseph Vernon "Big Joe" Turner, blues singer.

1918

John Paul II [Karol Jozef Wojtyla], Roman Catholic pope.

1919

Margot Fonteyn, English ballet dancer.

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