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January 3rd, 2003 by xoanon

Yes indeed it would have been Tolkien’s 111th birthday today, January 3rd, 2003. Tolkien was born in South Africa on January 3rd, 1892.

Many MANY people have written in wishing to mention his would-be birthday. Why not post something up in our message boards about it! [More]

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