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Today in History (July 21)

By The Independent ⋅ July 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
230 - St Pontianus begins his reign as Catholic Pope
285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler.
365 - Alexandria hit by Earthquake; about 50,000 die
866 - John appointed bishop of the kingdom
905 - Holy Roman [...]

Today’s Famous Birthdays (July 21)

By The Independent ⋅ July 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Famous people born on July 21 were:
Jean Picard - astronomer (1620)

Isaac Stern - violinist (1920)

John Gardner - writer (1933)

Janet Reno - U.S. Attornery General (1938)

Kenneth Starr - independent counsel (1946)

Garry Trudeau - political cartoonist (1948)

Robin Williams - comedian (1951)

Don Knotts - actor (1924)

Cat Stevens - musician (1948)

Ernest Hemingway - author (1899)

Is today your birthday? [...]

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