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- Minoru Shirota, Japanese microbiologist and fouder of the Yakult Honsha beverage company, born in Tatsuoka, Nagano (d. 1982)
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- Dandridge McRae, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies at 69
Died in 1899 1899 Highlights
About April 23, 1899
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
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