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1. 106 BC - This Roman statesman and philosopher was one of the most ardent politicians of his time, and defied Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Octavian Caesar in their attempts to end the Roman Republic. Who is this man, who turned down Julius Caesar twice - once when invited to join what would be the First Triumvirate, and also after Caesar had taken Rome while searching for legitimacy?
2. 1733 - This English entrepreneur was born into a very poor family, and by the time he died he left many factories, "the income of which is greater than that of most German principalities." That wealth was due to his invention, the spinning frame, which later took advantage of water power towards the start of the Industrial Revolution and was renamed the water frame. Who was this man, considered the creator of the modern factory system?
3. 1892 - This English author is most famous for his "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and its prequel, "The Hobbit." A close friend of fellow author C.S. Lewis, they were both members of the "Inklings," a small group of writers in Oxford, England, that wrote primarily fantasy works. Who is this man, made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1972?
4. 1929 - This Italian film director made a huge impact on the film industry with his perfection of the "spaghetti western" - western-style movies generally shot in Europe. His "Man with No Name" trilogy gave Clint Eastwood his first big break in the movies, starting with "A Fistful of Dollars." Who is this man, who also directed "Once Upon a Time in the West" and "Once Upon a Time in America"?
5. 1939 - Born in Pointe Anne, Ontario, Canada, this hockey player was nicknamed "the Golden Jet" because of his quick skating speed and slap shot. Over a 23-year career in the NHL and WHA, he played for 3 different teams, and earned 1170 career points. Who is this man, who won the Stanley Cup in 1961 with the Chicago Black Hawks and 3 Avco Cups in the WHA with the Winnipeg Jets?
6. 1946 - This English musician played a wide variety of instruments during his time in the band Led Zeppelin, including bass, keyboard, mandolin, and recorder. He was often seen as the most reserved member of the group, and even considered quitting the band in 1973. Who is this artist, who has also worked with the Rolling Stones, Cat Stevens, Rod Stewart, R.E.M., the Foo Fighters, and Paul McCartney?
7. 1956 - This American actor made his first big splash in "Mad Max," a post-apocalyptic tale, where he plays the lead role of Max Rockatansky. After also starring in two sequels and later the "Lethal Weapon" series, he won two Oscars for the 1996 film "Braveheart," which he directed and also starred in. Who is this actor, also famous for portrayals in "The Patriot" and "We Were Soldiers"?
8. 1967 - This women's basketball star is the younger sister of a former player in the MLB and the older sister of a former NBA player. In college at Southern California, she was a 4-time All-American, won the Wade Trophy once, and won the Naismith Player of the Year Award 3 times. Who is this spectacular athlete, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995?
9. 1969 - This Formula One driver was born in Hürth-Hermülheim, Germany, and during his 15-year career won 7 championships. The first German ever to win a Formula One World Championship, he also won Benetton Formula Ltd.'s first championship in 1994. Who is this driver, who, according to the Formula One website, finished his career as "statistically the greatest driver the sport has ever seen"?
10. 1981 - The son and brother of quarterbacks in the National Football League, this NFL QB won a Super Bowl in only his 4th year in the league. Though he caused some controversy by forcing a trade after being picked #1 overall by the San Diego Chargers, within a few years he was accepted as one of the best quarterbacks in the league. Who is this athlete, who made his first Pro Bowl in 2008?
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