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- 1762 – Death of composer Johann Ernst Eberlin
- 1792 – Birth of writer Gustav Schwab, best known for Sagen des klassischen Altertums
- 1811 – The first Turnfest gymnastics festival is organized by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn
- 1978 – Birth of basketball player Dirk Nowitzki