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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
 * 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