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1824 – 1905George MacDonald (1824-1905)Died 18 September 1905, aged 80Scottish author George MacDonald wrote fantasy novels and fairy tales, including Phantastes and The Princess and the Goblin, that helped shape the modern fantasy genre. He was a major influence on later writers such as C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. He also worked as a minister and lecturer before turning to writing full time.
1905 – 1977Eddie Anderson (1905-1977)American comedian and actor, famous as Rochester on The Jack Benny Program.
1905Eddie Anderson born in OaklandEddie Anderson is born in Oakland.
1905 – 1990Greta Garbo (1905-1990)Died 15 April 1990, aged 84Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress celebrated for silent and early sound films including "Grand Hotel" and "Ninotchka." She retired from acting in 1941 and lived reclusively for the rest of her life. She died in New York City on 15 April 1990.