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Today in History: Born on February 19

1473

Nicholas Copernicus, Polish astronomer who introduced the idea that the earth revolved around the sun.

1683

Philip V, King of Spain.

1817

William III, King of the Netherlands.

1859

Svante Arrhenius, Swedish chemist, founder of physical chemistry.

1902

Kay Boyle, short story writer ("The White Horses of Vienna").

1911

Merle Oberon, film actress.

1917

Carson McCullers, writer (The Heart is a Lonely Hunter).

1940

Smokey Robinson, American singer and songwriter.

1952

Amy Tan, novelist (The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God's Wife).

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