The Elizabethan era is a period of English history during most of the 16th century, usually associated with the reign of Elizabeth I of England. It is often considered the height of the Renaissance in England.
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January 22 - George Balanchine, choreographer (+ 1983)
January 26 - Ancel Keys, scientist
February 1 - S. J. Perelman[?], humorist, author
February 4 - ...