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• 1951: birth of Bob Smith (comics), American comic book artist and inker for DC Comics and Archie Comics
• 1953: birth of Alan Moore, British comics author best known for From Hell, Watchmen and V for Vendetta
• 1956: first appearance of Johnny Reb and Billy Yank, American Sunday comic strip created by Frank Giacoia
• 1969: birth of Lysa Hawkins, American comic book editor
• 1985: debut of Calvin and Hobbes, a highly popular American comic strip by Bill Watterson
• 1991: death of Reg Parlett, British comics author known for his work in Buster
• 1994: death of Peter Ledger, Australian comics artist known for his airbrush work
• 1998: launch of Penny Arcade, American webcomic by Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik