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Smith-Vare case
Cibao (Norwegian S S) grounds; crew rescued
Host to Morrow and Will Rogers on tour of public works
1927Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (died 2016)[†]
Bhumibol Adulyadej, titled Rama IX, was King of Thailand from 1946 until his death in 2016. His reign of 70 years and 126 days is the longest of any Thai monarch, the longest on record of any independent Asian sovereign, and the third-longest of any sovereign state.
1927W.D. Amaradeva, Sri Lankan musician and composer (died 2016)[†]
Sri Lankabhimanya Wannakuwattawaduge Don Albert Perera, better known by his adopted name Amaradeva, was a prominent Sri Lankan Sinhalese vocalist, violinist and composer. Primarily using traditional instruments like sitars, tablas and harmoniums, he incorporated Sinhala folk music with Indian ragas in his work. Many consider his contribution to the development of Sinhala music as unmatched; hence, he is occasionally cited as the "Maestro of Sri Lankan Music".