Performing the great escape
Into the centre of the earth
To become a legend of the beautiful game.

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Harry Houdini, Hungarian-born American illusionist and escapologist, was born today in 1874.

Steve McQueen, American actor, was born on this day in 1930.

Jules Verne, French Novellist, Poet and Playwright, died on this day in 1905.

Johan Cruyff, Dutch international footballer, died today in 2016.