A Brain Teaser

By greengabbro on April 29, 2008.

What do Emperor Hirohito, Princess Benedikte of Denmark, and Duke Ellington have in common?

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Along with William Randolph Hearst, Lonnie Donnegan, and Rod McKuen?

They were all born on April 29; in 1901, 1944, and 1899, respectively. (See for a celebration of the first). It's also Henri Poincarï¿½'s birthday (1854).

Princess Benedikte, Duke Ellington and that evil piece of shit, Hirohito, were all born on this day. The world can be thankful for the first two, and regret that the third didn't die in infancy.

1) They all have royal titles.

2) Happy birthday, guys!

Happy birthday to all four of you. ;)

The same thing that you have in common with my (now) five-year-old!

Happy day. :)

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!...

The all had better sense than to earn a PhD.

Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday!

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