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 * 1897: birth of Glenn Chaffin, American journalist and writer, scripter for air adventure comic strip Tailspin Tommy
 * 1935: after having appeared in some Mickey Mouse strips, Donald Duck now debuts in his first adventure, Donald and Donna
 * 1938: birth of John G. Fantucchio, American comics artist best known for his highly detailed cover illustrations
 * 1940: birth of John Verpoorten, American comic book artist and editor
 * 1941: birth of Jaxon, American pioneering underground comix creator, co-founder of Rip Off Press
 * 1957: birth of Gary Leach, American comics writer, translator, art director, production manager, letterer, and colorist best known for his work on Disney comics
 * 1961: birth of Jeff Dee, American artist and game designer, designer of the Villains and Vigilantes superhero game
 * 1980: first publication of Locke the Superman, Japanese manga by Yuki Hijiri which ran until 1989
 * 2002: debut of Snafu Comics, a webcomic by David Stanworth
 * 2004: death of Gill Fox, American comic book artist known for his work at Quality Comics
 * 2004: death of Jack Bradbury, American comics artist best known for his work on Disney comics
 * 2006: first appearance of Liō, American comic strip by Mark Tatulli
 * 2008: death of Will Elder, American comic book artist known for his work on Mad