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): Axel Revold • Gregor Blanco • Han Seung-woo (singer) • Jan Akkerman • Libby Larsen • Mark Millar • Mikhail Shchennikov • Randy Neugebauer • William C. Schneider
Born in the same month (December 1868): Arnold Sommerfeld • Charles Harvey Bollman • Fritz Haber • George W. Fuller • Harvey S. Firestone • Jaan Tõnisson • Jesse Burkett