Name The Year: Theodore Giesl (Dr. Seuss), author, born.?

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In 1719 Sir John---------- , wrote first history of music in English, born.?

In 1746 Francisco Jose---------- , artist, born.?

In 1842 Dr C. Long first used ether as an ---------- during a minor operation.?

In 1853 Vincent---------- , artist who always lent an ear, born.?

In 1858 Hyman L. ---------- of Philadelphia patented a pencil with an attached eraser.?