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- C.G.N. de Vooys, Dutch translator and founder (New Taalgids), born in Gouda, Netherlands (d. 1955)
- Olaf Gulbransson, Norwegian artist, born in Oslo, Norway (d. 1958)
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- August Conradi, German organist and composer, dies at 51
Died in 1873 1873 Highlights
About May 26, 1873
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
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