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July 1st - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on July 1st. If you celebrate your birthday on July 1st, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
July 1st 1899
The English actor Charles Laughton was born.
July 1st 1945
Singer Deborah Harry of "Blondie" was born.
July 1st 1951
Singer Fred Schneider of the B-52's was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA.
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Some of the famous people who died on this day
July 1st 1965
The composer Claude Thornhill died age 55.
July 1st 1979
The actor Richard Ward died age 64.
July 1st 1991
The actor Michael Landon died age 54.
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Some of the famous events that happend on this day
July 1st 1904
The IIIrd Olympic Games opened in St Louis, USA.
July 1st 1905
The German born physicist Albert Einstein published his 'theory of relativity'.
July 1st 1961
Lady Diana Spencer, the future Princess of Wales was born at Park House, Sandringham, Norfolk.
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