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Today in History: Born on January 27

1756

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian musical genius and composer whose works included The Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute.

1850

Samuel Gompers, first President of American Federation of Labor.

1859

Kaiser Wilhelm II, emperor who ruled Germany during World War I but was forced to abdicate in 1918.

1900

Hyman Rickover, American admiral who is considered the "Father of the Atomic Submarine."

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