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- Heinrich Quincke, German internist and surgeon (introduced lumbar puncture), born in Frankfurt an der Oder (d. 1922)
1842 Highlights
About August 26, 1842
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 179 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
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