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1917: birth of Jack Kirby, prolific American comic book writer and artist, creator of many superheroes like Captain America and Fantastic Four
1917: birth of Aurelio Galleppini, Italian comics artist best known as cocreator of Tex Willer
1927: birth of Jim Sasseville, American comics authr known for collaborating with Charles M. Schulz on It's Only a Game
1971: birth of Joann Sfar, French comics artist best known for Dungeon and The Rabbi's Cat
1990: death of Willy Vandersteen, major Belgian comics artist and author best known for Spike and Suzy
1995: death of Carl Giles, popular British cartoonist best known for his work in the Daily Express