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15-March-1767 Andrew Jackson born
The 7th US President who had a fond liking for his presidential veto and believed in using force if he couldn't get his way. Things haven't changed much then.
For further information see: http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/aj7.html
15-March-1912 Samuel "Lightnin'" Hopkins born
15-March-1913 Macdonald Carey born
15-March-1916 Harry James born
15-March-1935 Judd Hirsch born
15-March-1940 Phil Lesh born
15-March-1944 Sly Stone born
15-March-1961 Fabio born
15-March-1972 Mark Hoppus born
15-March-1974 Corrupt architect John Poulson jailed for 7 years
John Poulson built his business by bribing various politicians to allow his projects to proceed and to obtain business from councils. He eventually got his come uppence along with a few others including Tory Cabinet Minister Reginald Maudling. How unusual a tory MP on the take!
For further information see: http://www.marxists.org/archive/foot-paul/1993/02/poulson.htm
15-March-1977 Joe Hahn born
15-March-1983 Sean Biggerstaff born
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