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Harold Clayton Lloyd (April 20, 1893 – March 8, 1971)  was born in Nebraska, his paternal grandparents were from Wales. 

Lloyd was one of the most popular and influential film comedians and directors of the silent film era.  His films frequently contained daredevil physical stunts, which Lloyd often performed himself and resulted in the loss of the thumb and index finger of his right hand when a bomb was mistaken as a prop and which he disguised on future films with the use of a special prosthetic glove.  


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Born this day, 1981 in Abercraf

Adam Jones, Wales and Lions rugby international, one of a small group of players to have won three grand slams.  Remembered for the immediate impact he made in shoring up the scrum in the first Lion's Test against South Africa in 2009.  Affectionately known as one of the "Hair Bears" along with his Osprey's teammate Duncan Jones, because of their recognisable hairstyles.  


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Born this day, 1939 in Barry

Robert Tear  -  tenor and conductor, described as being the most versatile and probably the most intelligent tenor of his generation.


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Born this day 1971 in Basingstoke (Father was Welsh)

Christopher "Kit" Symons,    former Wales soccer international.