Emanuel Lasker
Emanuel Lasker was a German chess player, mathematician, and philosopher. He was the second World Chess Champion, holding the title for 27 years, from 1894 to 1921, the longest reign of any officially recognised World Chess Champion in history. In his prime, Lasker was one of the most dominant champions, and he is still generally regarded as one of the strongest players in history.
24 December 1868
Born on the same birth date (24 December 1868): Charles Harvey Bollman
Born on the same birth day (24 December): Alexey Dmitriev • Anil Kapoor • Brigetta Barrett • Geoff Allott • John Taylor, Baron Kilclooney • Joseph Cornell • Mary Ramsey (musician) • Ryuji Kato • Selim III • Stefan Jaracz • Tim Jennings
Born in the same month (December 1868): Arnold Sommerfeld • Charles Harvey Bollman • Fritz Haber • George W. Fuller • Harvey S. Firestone • Jaan Tõnisson • Jesse Burkett