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1755

American painter Gilbert Stuart (Portrait of Washington) born in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

1818

Illinois becomes the 21st U.S. state.

1826
General George B. McClellan born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1857
Writer Joseph Conrad (Heart of Darkness) born in Berdychiv, Russian Empire.

1926
Mystery writer Agatha Christie goes missing for 11 days.

1927
Putting Pants on Philip, the first Laurel and Hardy film, is released.

1930

French film director Jean-Luc Godard (Breathless) born in Paris, France.

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