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January 20, 1779
David Garrick, English actor, producer, playwright, and manager (born 1717)
David Garrick
David Garrick was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of European theatrical practice throughout the 18th century, and was a pupil and friend of Samuel Johnson. He appeared in several amateur theatricals, and with his appearance in the title role of Shakespeare's Richard III, audiences and managers began to take notice.
January 20
January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 345 days remain until the end of the year.