Events on 2 April include:
- COVID-19 pandemic: The total number of confirmed cases reach one million (2020)
- Six elderly men burgled a safe-deposit facility in Hatton Garden, London, and stole items worth up to an estimated £14 million (2015)
- Rita Johnston becomes the first female Premier of a Canadian province when she succeeds William Vander Zalm (who had resigned) as Premier of British Columbia (1991)
This page gathers 68 events, 222 births and 97 deaths recorded on this day, from 1019 to 2025.
Events · United Kingdom
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2020
COVID-19 pandemic: The total number of confirmed cases reach one million. Wikipedia: COVID-19 pandemic · 214 languages
Archive: Population dynamics during the COVID-19 pandemic — Repositorio Institucional del Banco de España · Europeana -
2015
Six elderly men burgled a safe-deposit facility in Hatton Garden, London, and stole items worth up to an estimated £14 million. Wikipedia: Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary · 3 languages
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1991
Rita Johnston becomes the first female Premier of a Canadian province when she succeeds William Vander Zalm (who had resigned) as Premier of British Columbia. Wikipedia: Rita Johnston · 5 languages
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1982
Argentine special forces invaded the Falkland Islands, sparking the Falklands War against the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1968
2001: A Space Odyssey, the epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick, premiered at the Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C. Wikipedia: 2001: A Space Odyssey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
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1871
Creatures of Impulse, by W. S. Gilbert (pictured), premiered at the Court Theatre in London. Wikipedia: Creatures of Impulse · 4 languages
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1801
French Revolutionary Wars: In the Battle of Copenhagen a British Royal Navy squadron defeats a hastily assembled, smaller, mostly-volunteer Dano-Norwegian Navy at high cost, forcing Denmark out of the Second League of Armed Neutrality. Wikipedia: French Revolutionary Wars · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1755
Commodore William James captures the Maratha fortress of Suvarnadurg on the west coast of India. Wikipedia: Commodore (Royal Navy) · 11 languages
Around the world
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2025
Liberation Day tariffs: U.S. President Donald Trump announces sweeping worldwide tariffs. Wikipedia: Liberation Day tariffs · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2025
2025 Dwars door Vlaanderen — cycling race Wikipedia: 2025 Dwars door Vlaanderen · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2024
Viertola school shooting: A 12-year-old pupil is killed and two others injured by a shooter of the same age in Vantaa, Finland. Wikipedia: 2024 Viertola school shooting · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2023
2023 Finnish parliamentary election — election held in Finland Wikipedia: 2023 Finnish parliamentary election · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2023
2023 Tour of Flanders (men's race) — cycling race Wikipedia: 2023 Tour of Flanders (men's race) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2023
Assassination of Vladlen Tatarsky — 2 April 2023 bombing in Saint Petersburg, Russia, which killed military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky Wikipedia: Assassination of Vladlen Tatarsky · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2023
2023 Bulgarian parliamentary election — election in Bulgaria Wikipedia: 2023 Bulgarian parliamentary election · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2023
2023 Montenegrin presidential election — presidential election to be held in Montenegro Wikipedia: 2023 Montenegrin presidential election · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2023
2023 Andorran parliamentary election — Parliamentary elections held in Andorra on 2 April 2023 Wikipedia: 2023 Andorran parliamentary election · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2021
At least 49 people are killed in a train derailment in Taiwan after a truck accidentally rolls onto the track. Wikipedia: 2021 Hualien train derailment · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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2021
A Capitol Police officer is killed and another injured when an attacker rams his car into a barricade outside the United States Capitol. Wikipedia: United States Capitol Police · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2017
WrestleMania 33 — WWE's 2017 WrestleMania pay-per-view Wikipedia: WrestleMania 33 · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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2017
2017 Tour of Flanders — cycling race Wikipedia: 2017 Tour of Flanders · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2017
2017 Serbian presidential election — Presidential elections in Serbia in May 2017 Wikipedia: 2017 Serbian presidential election · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2015
Gunmen attacked Garissa University College in Kenya, killing 148 people and wounding 79 others. Wikipedia: Garissa University College attack · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2014
A spree shooting occurs at the Fort Hood army base in Texas, with four dead, including the gunman, and 16 others injured. Wikipedia: 2014 Fort Hood shootings · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2013
Arms Trade Treaty — treaty regulating the arms trade Wikipedia: Arms Trade Treaty · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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2012
A gunman shot at people inside Oikos University, a Korean Christian college in Oakland, California, leaving seven people dead and three injured. Wikipedia: 2012 Oikos University shooting · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2012
UTair Flight 120 crashes after takeoff from Roshchino International Airport in Tyumen, Russia, killing 33 and injuring 10. Wikipedia: UTair Flight 120 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2011
India wins the Cricket World Cup for the second time in history under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. Wikipedia: India national cricket team · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 51 languages
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2011
2011 Kids' Choice Awards — television awards show program broadcast in 2011 Wikipedia: 2011 Kids' Choice Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2007
2007 Solomon Islands earthquake Wikipedia: 2007 Solomon Islands earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2006
Over 60 tornadoes break out in the United States; Tennessee is hardest hit with 29 people killed. Wikipedia: Tornado · 172 languages
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2006
2006 Australian Grand Prix — 753th Formula 1 Championship Grand Prix Wikipedia: 2006 Australian Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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2006
WrestleMania 22 — WWE's 2006 WrestleMania pay-per-view Wikipedia: WrestleMania 22 · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2004
Islamist terrorists involved in the 11 March 2004 Madrid attacks attempt to bomb the Spanish high-speed train AVE near Madrid; the attack is thwarted. Wikipedia: Islamism · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 90 languages
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2002
Second Intifada: Palestinian militants sought refuge from advancing Israeli forces in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, beginning a month-long siege. Wikipedia: Second Intifada · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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2000
WrestleMania 2000 — WWE's 2000 WrestleMania pay-per-view Wikipedia: WrestleMania 2000 · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1995
WrestleMania XI — WWE's 1995 WrestleMania pay-per-view Wikipedia: WrestleMania XI · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1992
Bosnian War: At least 48 civilians were massacred in the town of Bijeljina in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Wikipedia: Bosnian War · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1992
John Gotti, the head of the Gambino crime family of New York City, was convicted of racketeering, murder, conspiracy to commit murder, loansharking, obstruction of justice, illegal gambling, and tax evasion. Wikipedia: John Gotti · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 44 languages
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1989
Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev arrives in Havana, Cuba, to meet with Fidel Castro in an attempt to mend strained relations. Wikipedia: Soviet Union · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 282 languages
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1989
WrestleMania V — WWE's 1989 WrestleMania pay-per-view Wikipedia: WrestleMania V · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1986
Alabama governor George Wallace, a former segregationist, best known for the "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door", announces that he will not seek a fifth four-year term and will retire from public life upon the end of his term in January 1987. Wikipedia: Alabama · 241 languages
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1980
United States President Jimmy Carter signs the Crude Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act. Wikipedia: Jimmy Carter · 200 languages
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1979
Spores of anthrax were accidentally released from a military research facility near the city of Sverdlovsk, causing at least 68 deaths. Wikipedia: Spore · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1978
1978 United States Grand Prix West — motor car race Wikipedia: 1978 United States Grand Prix West · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1976
Prince Norodom Sihanouk resigns as leader of Cambodia and is placed under house arrest. Wikipedia: Norodom Sihanouk · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 92 languages
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1975
Vietnam War: Thousands of civilian refugees flee from Quảng Ngãi Province in front of advancing North Vietnamese troops. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 168 languages
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1974
46th Academy Awards — Award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1973 Wikipedia: 46th Academy Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1969
LOT Polish Airlines Flight 165 crashes into the Polica mountain near Zawoja, Poland, killing 53. Wikipedia: LOT Polish Airlines Flight 165 (1969) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1930
After the mysterious death of Empress Zewditu, Haile Selassie is proclaimed emperor of Ethiopia. Wikipedia: Zewditu · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1921
The Autonomous Government of Khorasan, a military government encompassing the modern state of Iran, is established. Wikipedia: Autonomous Government of Khorasan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 9 languages
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1918
March Days — 1918 ethnic clashes and massacres in Baku Governorate, Transcaucasia Wikipedia: March Days · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1917
American entry into World War I: President Wilson asks the U.S. Congress for a declaration of war on Germany. Wikipedia: American entry into World War I · 11 languages
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1912
The ill-fated RMS Titanic begins sea trials. Wikipedia: Titanic · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 160 languages
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1911
The Australian Bureau of Statistics conducted the first national census of the country. Wikipedia: Australian Bureau of Statistics · 21 languages
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1899
1899 Paris–Roubaix — cycling race Wikipedia: 1899 Paris–Roubaix · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1885
Canadian Cree warriors attack the village of Frog Lake, killing nine. Wikipedia: Cree · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1865
American Civil War: On the third attempt, Union forces captured Petersburg, Virginia, although Confederate officials and most of their remaining troops were able to escape. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1863
American Civil War: The largest in a series of Southern bread riots occurs in Richmond, Virginia. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1860
The first modern Italian Parliament is opened in Turin, following the annexation of Central Italy into the Kingdom of Sardinia. Wikipedia: Italian Parliament · 51 languages
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1800
Ludwig van Beethoven leads the premiere of his First Symphony in Vienna. Wikipedia: Ludwig van Beethoven · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 274 languages
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1792
The Coinage Act is passed by Congress, establishing the United States Mint. Wikipedia: Coinage Act of 1792 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1725
J. S. Bach's cantata Bleib bei uns, denn es will Abend werden, BWV 6, is first performed in Leipzig on Easter Monday. Wikipedia: Johann Sebastian Bach · 259 languages
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1548
Battle of Uedahara — 1548 battle Wikipedia: Battle of Uedahara · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1513
Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León sighted land in North America, naming the area La Florida. Wikipedia: Conquistador · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 77 languages
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1285
Election of Pope Honorius IV following the death of Pope Martin IV. Wikipedia: Pope Honorius IV · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 68 languages
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1107
Seljuq sultan Muhammad I Tapar begins the siege of Shahdiz, a fortress of the Nizari Ismailis. Wikipedia: Seljuk Empire · 79 languages
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1019
Toi invasion — 1019 invasion of northern Kyūshū by Jurchen pirates Wikipedia: Toi invasion · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
World days
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International Children's Book Day (International) Wikipedia: International Children's Book Day · 36 languages
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World Autism Awareness Day (International) Wikipedia: World Autism Awareness Day · 46 languages
Technology
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Science
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Business
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1992
John Gotti, the head of the Gambino crime family of New York City, was convicted of racketeering, murder, conspiracy to commit murder, loansharking, obstruction of justice, illegal gambling, and tax evasion. Wikipedia: John Gotti · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 44 languages
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1980
United States President Jimmy Carter signs the Crude Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act. Wikipedia: Jimmy Carter · 200 languages
Sport
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2025
2025 Dwars door Vlaanderen — cycling race Wikipedia: 2025 Dwars door Vlaanderen · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2023
2023 Tour of Flanders (men's race) — cycling race Wikipedia: 2023 Tour of Flanders (men's race) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2017
2017 Tour of Flanders — cycling race Wikipedia: 2017 Tour of Flanders · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2011
India wins the Cricket World Cup for the second time in history under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. Wikipedia: India national cricket team · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 51 languages
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2006
2006 Australian Grand Prix — 753th Formula 1 Championship Grand Prix Wikipedia: 2006 Australian Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1978
1978 United States Grand Prix West — motor car race Wikipedia: 1978 United States Grand Prix West · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1899
1899 Paris–Roubaix — cycling race Wikipedia: 1899 Paris–Roubaix · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
Culture
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1968
2001: A Space Odyssey, the epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick, premiered at the Uptown Theater in Washington, D.C. Wikipedia: 2001: A Space Odyssey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
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1871
Creatures of Impulse, by W. S. Gilbert (pictured), premiered at the Court Theatre in London. Wikipedia: Creatures of Impulse · 4 languages
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1974
46th Academy Awards — Award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 1973 Wikipedia: 46th Academy Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1800
Ludwig van Beethoven leads the premiere of his First Symphony in Vienna. Wikipedia: Ludwig van Beethoven · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 274 languages
Births
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2007
Brenda Fruhvirtová, Czech tennis player Wikipedia: Brenda Fruhvirtová · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2005
Adrián Liso, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Adrián Liso · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2004
Diana Shnaider, Russian tennis player Wikipedia: Diana Shnaider · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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2002
Emma Myers, American actress Wikipedia: Emma Myers · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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2000
Rodrigo Riquelme, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Rodrigo Riquelme (footballer, born 2000) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2000
Josip Stanišić, Croatian footballer Wikipedia: Josip Stanišić · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1997
Dillon Bassett, American race car driver Wikipedia: Dillon Bassett · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1997
Abdelhak Nouri, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Abdelhak Nouri · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1997
Austin Riley, American baseball player Wikipedia: Austin Riley · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1996
Zach Bryan, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Zach Bryan · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1996
André Onana, Cameroonian footballer Wikipedia: André Onana · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1995
Zack Steffen, American soccer player Wikipedia: Zack Steffen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1994
Pascal Siakam, Cameroonian basketball player Wikipedia: Pascal Siakam · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1993
Keshorn Walcott, Trinidadian javelin thrower Wikipedia: Keshorn Walcott · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1993
Bruno Zuculini, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Bruno Zuculini · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1991
Quavo, American rapper Wikipedia: Quavo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1990
Yevgeniya Kanayeva, Russian gymnast Wikipedia: Evgeniya Kanaeva · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1990
Miralem Pjanić, Bosnian footballer Wikipedia: Miralem Pjanić · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
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1990
Amr El Solia, Egyptian footballer Wikipedia: Amr El Solia · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1988
Ellen Adarna, Filipino actress, model and public figure Wikipedia: Ellen Adarna · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1988
Renée Good, American writer, poet and shooting victim (died 2026) Wikipedia: Killing of Renée Good · 32 languages
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1988
Jesse Plemons, American actor Wikipedia: Jesse Plemons · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1987
Pablo Aguilar, Paraguayan footballer Wikipedia: Pablo Aguilar (footballer, born 1987) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1987
Shane Lowry, Irish Professional Golfer, winner of the 2019 Open Championship and European Team Member for the 2021 and 2023 Ryder Cups Wikipedia: Shane Lowry · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1986
Ibrahim Afellay, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Ibrahim Afellay · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1986
Andris Biedriņš, Latvian basketball player Wikipedia: Andris Biedriņš · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1986
Drew Van Acker, American actor, model and producer Wikipedia: Drew Van Acker · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1985
Thom Evans, Zimbabwean-Scottish rugby player Wikipedia: Thom Evans · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1985
Stéphane Lambiel, Swiss figure skater Wikipedia: Stéphane Lambiel · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1984
Engin Atsür, Turkish basketball player Wikipedia: Engin Atsür · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1984
Nóra Barta, Hungarian diver Wikipedia: Nóra Barta · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1984
Jérémy Morel, French footballer Wikipedia: Jérémy Morel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1984
Miguel Ángel Moyá, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Miguel Ángel Moyá · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1983
Arthur Boka, Ivorian footballer Wikipedia: Arthur Boka · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1983
Maksym Mazuryk, Ukrainian pole vaulter Wikipedia: Maksym Mazuryk · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1982
Marco Amelia, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Marco Amelia · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1982
David Ferrer, Spanish tennis player Wikipedia: David Ferrer · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1981
Michael Clarke, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Michael Clarke (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1981
Kapil Sharma, Indian stand-up comedian, television presenter and actor Wikipedia: Kapil Sharma · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1980
Avi Benedi, Israeli singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Avi Benedi · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1980
Adam Fleming, Scottish journalist Wikipedia: Adam Fleming (journalist) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1980
Gavin Heffernan, Canadian director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Gavin Heffernan · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1980
Ricky Hendrick, American race car driver (died 2004) Wikipedia: Ricky Hendrick · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1980
Wairangi Koopu, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Wairangi Koopu · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1980
Carlos Salcido, Mexican international footballer Wikipedia: Carlos Salcido · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1977
Per Elofsson, Swedish skier Wikipedia: Per Elofsson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1977
Michael Fassbender, German-Irish actor and producer Wikipedia: Michael Fassbender · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
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1977
Hanno Pevkur, Estonian lawyer and politician, Estonian Minister of Justice Wikipedia: Hanno Pevkur · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1976
Andreas Anastasopoulos, Greek shot putter Wikipedia: Andreas Anastasopoulos · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1976
Rory Sabbatini, South African golfer Wikipedia: Rory Sabbatini · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1975
Nate Huffman, American basketball player (died 2015) Wikipedia: Nate Huffman · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1975
Randy Livingston, American basketball player Wikipedia: Randy Livingston · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1975
Katrin Rutschow-Stomporowski, German rower Wikipedia: Katrin Rutschow-Stomporowski · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1975
Pattie Mallette, Canadian author and film producer Wikipedia: Pattie Mallette · 13 languages
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1975
Pedro Pascal, Chilean and American actor Wikipedia: Pedro Pascal · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
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1974
Tayfun Korkut, Turkish football manager and former player Wikipedia: Tayfun Korkut · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1973
Dmitry Lipartov, Russian footballer Wikipedia: Dmitry Lipartov · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1973
Roselyn Sánchez, Puerto Rican-American actress Wikipedia: Roselyn Sánchez · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1973
Aleksejs Semjonovs, Latvian footballer Wikipedia: Aleksejs Semjonovs · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1972
Eyal Berkovic, Israeli footballer Wikipedia: Eyal Berkovic · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1972
Remo D'Souza, Indian choreographer and dancer Wikipedia: Remo D'Souza · 19 languages
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1972
Calvin Davis, American sprinter and hurdler (died 2023) Wikipedia: Calvin Davis · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1972
Zane Lamprey, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Zane Lamprey · 1 language
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1971
Edmundo Alves de Souza Neto, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Edmundo (footballer) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1971
Jason Lewry, English cricketer Wikipedia: Jason Lewry · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1971
Todd Woodbridge, Australian tennis player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Todd Woodbridge · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1969
Ajay Devgn, Indian actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Ajay Devgn · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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1967
Greg Camp, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Greg Camp · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1967
Phil Demmel, American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Phil Demmel · 13 languages
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1966
Bill Romanowski, American football player and actor Wikipedia: Bill Romanowski · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1966
Teddy Sheringham, English international footballer and coach Wikipedia: Teddy Sheringham · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1965
Rodney King, American victim of police brutality (died 2012) Wikipedia: Rodney King · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1964
Pete Incaviglia, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Pete Incaviglia · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1964
Jonathon Sharkey, American wrestler Wikipedia: Jonathon Sharkey · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1963
Karl Beattie, English director and producer Wikipedia: Karl Beattie · 2 languages
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1963
Mike Gascoyne, English engineer Wikipedia: Mike Gascoyne · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1962
Pierre Carles, French director and producer Wikipedia: Pierre Carles · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1962
Billy Dean, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Billy Dean · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1962
Clark Gregg, American actor Wikipedia: Clark Gregg · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1961
Buddy Jewell, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Buddy Jewell · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1961
Christopher Meloni, American actor Wikipedia: Christopher Meloni · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1961
Keren Woodward, English singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Keren Woodward · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1960
Linford Christie, Jamaican-English sprinter Wikipedia: Linford Christie · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1960
Brad Jones, Australian race car driver Wikipedia: Brad Jones (racing driver) · 5 languages
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1960
Pascale Nadeau, Canadian journalist Wikipedia: Pascale Nadeau · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1959
Gelindo Bordin, Italian runner Wikipedia: Gelindo Bordin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1959
David Frankel, American director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: David Frankel · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1959
Juha Kankkunen, Finnish race car driver Wikipedia: Juha Kankkunen · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1959
Yves Lavandier, French director and producer Wikipedia: Yves Lavandier · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1959
Badou Ezzaki, Moroccan footballer and manager Wikipedia: Ezzaki Badou · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1958
Stefano Bettarello, Italian rugby player Wikipedia: Stefano Bettarello · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1958
Larry Drew, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Larry Drew · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1957
Caroline Dean, English biologist and academic Wikipedia: Caroline Dean · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1957
Hank Steinbrenner, American businessman (died 2020) Wikipedia: Hank Steinbrenner · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1955
Michael Stone, Northern Irish loyalist paramilitary Wikipedia: Michael Stone (loyalist) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1954
Gregory Abbott, American singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Gregory Abbott · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1954
Donald Petrie, American actor and director Wikipedia: Donald Petrie · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1953
Jim Allister, Northern Irish lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Jim Allister · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1953
Rosemary Bryant Mariner, 20th and 21st-century U.S. Navy aviator (died 2019) Wikipedia: Rosemary Bryant Mariner · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1953
Malika Oufkir, Moroccan Berber writer Wikipedia: Malika Oufkir · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1953
Debralee Scott, American actress (died 2005) Wikipedia: Debralee Scott · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1953
James Vance, American author and playwright (died 2017) Wikipedia: James Vance (comics) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1952
Lennart Fagerlund, Swedish cyclist Wikipedia: Lennart Fagerlund · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1951
Ayako Okamoto, Japanese golfer Wikipedia: Ayako Okamoto · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1950
Lynn Westmoreland, American politician Wikipedia: Lynn Westmoreland · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1949
Paul Gambaccini, American-English radio and television host Wikipedia: Paul Gambaccini · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1949
Bernd Müller, German footballer Wikipedia: Bernd Müller (footballer, born 1949) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1949
Pamela Reed, American actress Wikipedia: Pamela Reed · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1949
David Robinson, American drummer Wikipedia: David Robinson (drummer) · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1948
Roald Als, Danish author and illustrator Wikipedia: Roald Als · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1948
Dimitris Mitropanos, Greek singer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Dimitris Mitropanos · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1948
Daniel Okrent, American journalist and author Wikipedia: Daniel Okrent · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1948
Joan D. Vinge, American author Wikipedia: Joan D. Vinge · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1947
Paquita la del Barrio, Mexican singer, songwriter and actress (died 2025) Wikipedia: Paquita la del Barrio · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1947
Tua Forsström, Finnish writer Wikipedia: Tua Forsström · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1947
Emmylou Harris, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Emmylou Harris · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1947
Camille Paglia, American author and critic Wikipedia: Camille Paglia · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1946
Richard Collinge, New Zealand cricketer Wikipedia: Richard Collinge · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1945
Jürgen Drews, German singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Jürgen Drews · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1945
Guy Fréquelin, French race car driver Wikipedia: Guy Fréquelin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 14 languages
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1945
Linda Hunt, American actress Wikipedia: Linda Hunt · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1945
Reggie Smith, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Reggie Smith · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1945
Don Sutton, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2021) Wikipedia: Don Sutton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1945
Anne Waldman, American poet Wikipedia: Anne Waldman · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1944
Bill Malinchak, American football player Wikipedia: Bill Malinchak · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1943
Caterina Bueno, Italian singer (died 2007) Wikipedia: Caterina Bueno · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1943
Larry Coryell, American jazz guitarist (died 2017) Wikipedia: Larry Coryell · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1943
Antonio Sabàto, Sr., Italian actor (died 2021) Wikipedia: Antonio Sabàto Sr. · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1942
Leon Russell, American singer-songwriter and pianist (died 2016) Wikipedia: Leon Russell · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1942
Roshan Seth, Indian-English actor Wikipedia: Roshan Seth · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1941
Dr. Demento, American radio host Wikipedia: Dr. Demento · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1941
Sonny Throckmorton, American country singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Sonny Throckmorton · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1940
Donald Jackson, Canadian figure skater and coach Wikipedia: Donald Jackson (figure skater) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1940
Mike Hailwood, English motorcycle racer (died 1981) Wikipedia: Mike Hailwood · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1940
Penelope Keith, English actress (died 2026) Wikipedia: Penelope Keith · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1939
Marvin Gaye, American singer-songwriter (died 1984) Wikipedia: Marvin Gaye · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
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1939
Anthony Lake, American academic and diplomat, 18th United States National Security Advisor Wikipedia: Anthony Lake · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1939
Lise Thibault, Canadian journalist and politician, 27th Lieutenant Governor of Quebec Wikipedia: Lise Thibault · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1938
John Larsson, Swedish 17th General of The Salvation Army (died 2022) Wikipedia: John Larsson · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1938
Booker Little, American trumpet player and composer (died 1961) Wikipedia: Booker Little · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1938
Al Weis, American baseball player Wikipedia: Al Weis · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1937
Dick Radatz, American baseball player (died 2005) Wikipedia: Dick Radatz · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1936
Shaul Ladany, Serbian-Israeli race walker and engineer Wikipedia: Shaul Ladany · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1934
Paul Cohen, American mathematician and theorist (died 2007) Wikipedia: Paul Cohen · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1934
Brian Glover, English wrestler and actor (died 1997) Wikipedia: Brian Glover · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1934
Carl Kasell, American journalist and game show host (died 2018) Wikipedia: Carl Kasell · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1933
György Konrád, Hungarian sociologist and author (died 2019) Wikipedia: György Konrád · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1932
Edward Egan, American cardinal (died 2015) Wikipedia: Edward Egan · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1931
Keith Hitchins, American historian (died 2020) Wikipedia: Keith Hitchins · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1931
Vladimir Kuznetsov, Russian javelin thrower (died 1986) Wikipedia: Vladimir Kuznetsov (javelin thrower) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1929
Ed Dorn, American poet and educator (died 1999) Wikipedia: Ed Dorn · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1928
Serge Gainsbourg, French singer-songwriter, actor, and director (died 1991) Wikipedia: Serge Gainsbourg · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
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1927
Carmen Basilio, American boxer and soldier (died 2012) Wikipedia: Carmen Basilio · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1927
Howard Callaway, American soldier and politician, 11th United States Secretary of the Army (died 2014) Wikipedia: Bo Callaway · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1927
Rita Gam, American actress (died 2016) Wikipedia: Rita Gam · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1926
Jack Brabham, Australian race car driver (died 2014) Wikipedia: Jack Brabham · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1926
Rudra Rajasingham, Sri Lankan police officer and diplomat (died 2006) Wikipedia: Rudra Rajasingham · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1925
George MacDonald Fraser, Scottish author and screenwriter (died 2008) Wikipedia: George MacDonald Fraser · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1925
Hans Rosenthal, German radio and television host (died 1987) Wikipedia: Hans Rosenthal · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1924
Bobby Ávila, Mexican baseball player (died 2004) Wikipedia: Bobby Ávila · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1923
Gloria Henry, actress (died 2021) Wikipedia: Gloria Henry · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1923
Johnny Paton, Scottish footballer, coach, and manager (died 2015) Wikipedia: Johnny Paton · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1923
G. Spencer-Brown, English mathematician, psychologist, and author (died 2016) Wikipedia: G. Spencer-Brown · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1922
John C. Whitehead, American banker and politician, 9th United States Deputy Secretary of State (died 2015) Wikipedia: John C. Whitehead · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1920
Gerald Bouey, Canadian lieutenant and civil servant (died 2004) Wikipedia: Gerald Bouey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1920
Jack Stokes, English animator and director (died 2013) Wikipedia: Jack Stokes (director) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1920
Jack Webb, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1982) Wikipedia: Jack Webb · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1919
Delfo Cabrera, Argentinian runner and soldier (died 1981) Wikipedia: Delfo Cabrera · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1914
Alec Guinness, English actor (died 2000) Wikipedia: Alec Guinness · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
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1910
Paul Triquet, Canadian general, Victoria Cross recipient (died 1980) Wikipedia: Paul Triquet · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1910
Chico Xavier, Brazilian spiritual medium (died 2002) Wikipedia: Chico Xavier · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1908
Buddy Ebsen, American actor and dancer (died 2003) Wikipedia: Buddy Ebsen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1907
Harald Andersson, American-Swedish discus thrower (died 1985) Wikipedia: Harald Andersson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1907
Luke Appling, American baseball player and manager (died 1991) Wikipedia: Luke Appling · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1906
Alphonse-Marie Parent, Canadian priest and educator (died 1970) Wikipedia: Alphonse-Marie Parent · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1903
Lionel Chevrier, Canadian lawyer and politician, 27th Canadian Minister of Justice (died 1987) Wikipedia: Lionel Chevrier · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1902
Jan Tschichold, German-Swiss graphic designer and typographer (died 1974) Wikipedia: Jan Tschichold · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1902
Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe (died 1994) Wikipedia: Menachem Mendel Schneerson · 33 languages
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1900
Roberto Arlt, Argentinian journalist, author, and playwright (died 1942) Wikipedia: Roberto Arlt · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1900
Anis Fuleihan, Cypriot-American pianist, composer, and conductor (died 1970) Wikipedia: Anis Fuleihan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1900
Alfred Strange, English footballer (died 1978) Wikipedia: Alfred Strange · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1898
Harindranath Chattopadhyay, Indian poet, actor and politician (died 1990) Wikipedia: Harindranath Chattopadhyay · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1896
Johnny Golden, American golfer (died 1936) Wikipedia: Johnny Golden · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1891
Jack Buchanan, Scottish entertainer (died 1957) Wikipedia: Jack Buchanan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1891
Max Ernst, German painter, sculptor, and poet (died 1976) Wikipedia: Max Ernst · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
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1891
Tristão de Bragança Cunha, Indian nationalist and anti-colonial activist from Goa (died 1958) Wikipedia: T. B. Cunha · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1888
Neville Cardus, English cricket and music writer (died 1975) Wikipedia: Neville Cardus · 9 languages
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1884
J. C. Squire, English poet, author, and historian (died 1958) Wikipedia: J. C. Squire · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1875
Walter Chrysler, American businessman, founded Chrysler (died 1940) Wikipedia: Walter Chrysler · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1875
William Donne, English cricketer and captain (died 1942) Wikipedia: William Donne (cricketer) · 15 languages
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1870
Edmund Dwyer-Gray, Irish-Australian politician, 29th Premier of Tasmania (died 1945) Wikipedia: Edmund Dwyer-Gray · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1869
Hughie Jennings, American baseball player and manager (died 1928) Wikipedia: Hughie Jennings · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1862
Nicholas Murray Butler, American philosopher and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1947) Wikipedia: Nicholas Murray Butler · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1861
Iván Persa, Slovenian priest and author (died 1935) Wikipedia: Iván Persa · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1842
Dominic Savio, Italian Catholic saint, adolescent student of Saint John Bosco (died 1857) Wikipedia: Dominic Savio · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1841
Clément Ader, French engineer, designed the Ader Avion III (died 1926) Wikipedia: Clément Ader · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1840
Émile Zola, French novelist, playwright, journalist (died 1902) Wikipedia: Émile Zola · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 166 languages
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1838
Léon Gambetta, French lawyer and politician, 45th Prime Minister of France (died 1882) Wikipedia: Léon Gambetta · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1835
Jacob Nash Victor, American engineer (died 1907) Wikipedia: Jacob Nash Victor · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1827
William Holman Hunt, English soldier and painter (died 1910) Wikipedia: William Holman Hunt · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1814
Erastus Brigham Bigelow, American inventor (died 1879) Wikipedia: Erastus Brigham Bigelow · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1805
Hans Christian Andersen, Danish novelist, short story writer, and poet (died 1875) Wikipedia: Hans Christian Andersen · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 244 languages
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1798
August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, German poet and academic (died 1874) Wikipedia: August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1797
Samuel Bogart, Texas state legislator (died 1861) Wikipedia: Samuel Bogart · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1792
Francisco de Paula Santander, Colombian general and politician, 4th President of the Republic of the New Granada (died 1840) Wikipedia: Francisco de Paula Santander · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1789
Lucio Norberto Mansilla, Argentinian general and politician (died 1871) Wikipedia: Lucio Norberto Mansilla · 8 languages
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1788
Francisco Balagtas, Filipino poet and author (died 1862) Wikipedia: Francisco Balagtas · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1788
Wilhelmine Reichard, German balloonist (died 1848) Wikipedia: Wilhelmine Reichard · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1755
Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, French lawyer and politician (died 1826) Wikipedia: Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1725
Giacomo Casanova, Italian explorer and author (died 1798) Wikipedia: Giacomo Casanova · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 106 languages
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1719
Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim, German poet (died 1803) Wikipedia: Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1696
Francesca Cuzzoni, Italian operatic soprano (died 1778) Wikipedia: Francesca Cuzzoni · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1653
Prince George of Denmark, Duke of Cumberland (died 1708) Wikipedia: Prince George of Denmark · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1647
Maria Sibylla Merian, German-Dutch botanist and illustrator (died 1717) Wikipedia: Maria Sibylla Merian · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
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1618
Francesco Maria Grimaldi, Italian mathematician and physicist (died 1663) Wikipedia: Francesco Maria Grimaldi · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1602
Mary of Jesus of Ágreda, Franciscan abbess (died 1665) Wikipedia: Mary of Jesus of Ágreda · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1586
Pietro Della Valle, Italian traveler (died 1652) Wikipedia: Pietro Della Valle · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 33 languages
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1565
Cornelis de Houtman, Dutch explorer (died 1599) Wikipedia: Cornelis de Houtman · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1545
Elisabeth of Valois, queen consort of Spain (died 1568) Wikipedia: Elisabeth of Valois · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1473
John Corvinus, Hungarian noble (died 1504) Wikipedia: John Corvinus · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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747
Charlemagne, Frankish king (died 814) Wikipedia: AD 747 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 130 languages
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181
Emperor Xian of Han, Chinese emperor (died 234) Wikipedia: AD 181 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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2025
Khamtai Siphandone, Laotian politician, 4th President of Laos (born 1924) Wikipedia: Khamtai Siphandone · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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2024
Jerry Abbott, American country music songwriter and record producer (born 1942) Wikipedia: Jerry Abbott · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2024
John Barth, American writer (born 1930) Wikipedia: John Barth · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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2024
Maryse Condé, Guadeloupean novelist, critic, and playwright (born 1934) Wikipedia: Maryse Condé · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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2024
Christopher Durang, American playwright (born 1949) Wikipedia: Christopher Durang · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2024
Larry Lucchino, American attorney and baseball executive (born 1945) Wikipedia: Larry Lucchino · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2024
John Sinclair, American poet (born 1941) Wikipedia: John Sinclair (poet) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2024
Juan Vicente Pérez, Venezuelan supercentenarian (born 1909) Wikipedia: Juan Vicente Pérez · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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2022
Estelle Harris, American actress and comedian (born 1928) Wikipedia: Estelle Harris · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
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2021
Simon Bainbridge, British composer (born 1952) Wikipedia: Simon Bainbridge · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2017
Alma Delia Fuentes, Mexican actress (born 1937) Wikipedia: Alma Delia Fuentes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2016
Gallieno Ferri, Italian comic book artist and illustrator (born 1929) Wikipedia: Gallieno Ferri · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2016
Robert Abajyan, Armenian sergeant (born 1996) Wikipedia: Robert Abajyan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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2015
Manoel de Oliveira, Portuguese actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1908) Wikipedia: Manoel de Oliveira · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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2015
Robert H. Schuller, American pastor and author (born 1926) Wikipedia: Robert Schuller · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2015
Steve Stevaert, Belgian businessman and politician, Governor of Limburg (born 1954) Wikipedia: Steve Stevaert · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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2014
Urs Widmer, Swiss author and playwright (born 1938) Wikipedia: Urs Widmer · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2013
Fred, French author and illustrator (born 1931) Wikipedia: Fred (cartoonist) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2013
Jesús Franco, Spanish director, screenwriter, producer, and actor (born 1930) Wikipedia: Jesús Franco · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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2013
Milo O'Shea, Irish-American actor (born 1926) Wikipedia: Milo O'Shea · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2012
Jesús Aguilarte, Venezuelan captain and politician (born 1959) Wikipedia: Jesús Aguilarte · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2012
Elizabeth Catlett, American-Mexican sculptor and illustrator (born 1915) Wikipedia: Elizabeth Catlett · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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2012
Mauricio Lasansky, American graphic designer and academic (born 1914) Wikipedia: Mauricio Lasansky · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2011
John C. Haas, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1918) Wikipedia: John C. Haas · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2010
Chris Kanyon, American wrestler (born 1970) Wikipedia: Chris Kanyon · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2009
Albert Sanschagrin, Canadian bishop (born 1911) Wikipedia: Albert Sanschagrin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2009
Bud Shank, American saxophonist and flute player (born 1926) Wikipedia: Bud Shank · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2008
Yakup Satar, Turkish World War I veteran (born 1898) Wikipedia: Yakup Satar · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2007
Henry L. Giclas, American astronomer and academic (born 1910) Wikipedia: Henry L. Giclas · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2006
Lloyd Searwar, Guyanese anthologist and diplomat (born 1925) Wikipedia: Lloyd Searwar · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2005
Lillian O'Donnell, American crime novelist (born 1926) Wikipedia: Lillian O'Donnell · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2005
Pope John Paul II (born 1920) Wikipedia: Pope John Paul II · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 209 languages
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2004
John Argyris, Greek computer scientist, engineer, and academic (born 1913) Wikipedia: John Argyris · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2003
Edwin Starr, American singer-songwriter (born 1942) Wikipedia: Edwin Starr · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2002
Levi Celerio, Filipino composer and songwriter (born 1910) Wikipedia: Levi Celerio · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2002
John R. Pierce, American engineer and author (born 1910) Wikipedia: John R. Pierce · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2001
Charles Daudelin, Canadian sculptor and painter (born 1920) Wikipedia: Charles Daudelin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1998
Rob Pilatus, American-German singer-songwriter (born 1965) Wikipedia: Rob Pilatus · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 18 languages
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1997
Tomoyuki Tanaka, Japanese director and producer (born 1910) Wikipedia: Tomoyuki Tanaka · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1995
Hannes Alfvén, Swedish physicist and engineer, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1908) Wikipedia: Hannes Alfvén · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 84 languages
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1994
Betty Furness, American actress, consumer advocate, game show panelist, television journalist and television personality (born 1916) Wikipedia: Betty Furness · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1994
Marc Fitch, British historian and philanthropist (born 1908) Wikipedia: Marc Fitch · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1992
Juanito, Spanish footballer and manager (born 1954) Wikipedia: Juanito (footballer, born 1954) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1992
Jan van Aartsen, Dutch politician (born 1909) Wikipedia: Jan van Aartsen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 6 languages
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1989
Manolis Angelopoulos, Greek singer (born 1939) Wikipedia: Manolis Angelopoulos · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1987
Buddy Rich, American drummer, songwriter, and bandleader (born 1917) Wikipedia: Buddy Rich · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1977
Walter Wolf, German academic and politician (born 1907) Wikipedia: Walter Wolf (politician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1974
Georges Pompidou, French banker and politician, 19th President of France (born 1911) Wikipedia: Georges Pompidou · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 142 languages
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1972
Franz Halder, German general (born 1884) Wikipedia: Franz Halder · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1966
C. S. Forester, English novelist (born 1899) Wikipedia: C. S. Forester · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1954
Hoyt Vandenberg, US Air Force general (born 1899) Wikipedia: Hoyt Vandenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1953
Hugo Sperrle, German field marshal (born 1885) Wikipedia: Hugo Sperrle · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1948
Sabahattin Ali, Turkish journalist, author, and poet (born 1907) Wikipedia: Sabahattin Ali · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1942
Édouard Estaunié, French novelist (born 1862) Wikipedia: Édouard Estaunié · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1936
Jean Baptiste Eugène Estienne, French general (born 1860) Wikipedia: Jean Baptiste Eugène Estienne · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1933
Ranjitsinhji, Indian cricketer (born 1872) Wikipedia: Ranjitsinhji · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1930
Zewditu I of Ethiopia (born 1876) Wikipedia: Zewditu · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1928
Theodore William Richards, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1868) Wikipedia: Theodore William Richards · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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1923
Topal Osman, Turkish colonel (born 1883) Wikipedia: Topal Osman · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1917
Bryn Lewis, Welsh international rugby player (born 1891) Wikipedia: Bryn Lewis · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1914
Paul Heyse, German author, poet, and translator, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1830) Wikipedia: Paul Heyse · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 105 languages
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1896
Theodore Robinson, American painter and academic (born 1852) Wikipedia: Theodore Robinson · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1894
Achille Vianelli, Italian painter and academic (born 1803) Wikipedia: Achille Vianelli · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1891
Albert Pike, American lawyer and general (born 1809) Wikipedia: Albert Pike · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1891
Ahmed Vefik Pasha, Greek playwright and politician, 249th Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire (born 1823) Wikipedia: Ahmed Vefik Pasha · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1872
Samuel Morse, American painter and academic, invented the Morse code (born 1791) Wikipedia: Samuel Morse · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 98 languages
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1865
A. P. Hill, American general (born 1825) Wikipedia: A. P. Hill · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1845
Philip Charles Durham, Scottish admiral and politician (born 1763) Wikipedia: Philip Charles Durham · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1827
Ludwig Heinrich Bojanus, German physician and educator (born 1776) Wikipedia: Ludwig Heinrich Bojanus · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1817
Johann Heinrich Jung, German author and academic (born 1740) Wikipedia: Johann Heinrich Jung · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1803
Sir James Montgomery, 1st Baronet, Scottish judge and politician (born 1721) Wikipedia: Sir James Montgomery, 1st Baronet · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1801
Thomas Dadford, Jr., English engineer (born 1761) Wikipedia: Thomas Dadford Jr. · 1 language
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1791
Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau, French journalist and politician (born 1749) Wikipedia: Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
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1787
Thomas Gage, English general and politician, Governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay (born 1719) Wikipedia: Thomas Gage · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1754
Thomas Carte, English historian and author (born 1686) Wikipedia: Thomas Carte · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1747
Johann Jacob Dillenius, German-English botanist and mycologist (born 1684) Wikipedia: Johann Jacob Dillenius · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1742
James Douglas, Scottish physician and anatomist (born 1675) Wikipedia: James Douglas (physician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1720
Joseph Dudley, English politician, Governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay (born 1647) Wikipedia: Joseph Dudley · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1672
Pedro Calungsod, Filipino missionary and saint (born 1654) Wikipedia: Pedro Calungsod · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1672
Diego Luis de San Vitores, Spanish Jesuit missionary (born 1627) Wikipedia: Diego Luis de San Vitores · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1657
Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor (born 1608) Wikipedia: Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
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1657
Jean-Jacques Olier, French priest, founded the Society of Saint-Sulpice (born 1608) Wikipedia: Jean-Jacques Olier · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1640
Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski, Polish author and poet (born 1595) Wikipedia: Maciej Kazimierz Sarbiewski · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1511
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1507
Francis of Paola, Italian friar and saint, founded the Order of the Minims (born 1416) Wikipedia: Francis of Paola · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1502
Arthur, prince of Wales (born 1486) Wikipedia: Arthur, Prince of Wales · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1416
Ferdinand I, king of Aragon (born 1379) Wikipedia: Ferdinand I of Aragon · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1412
Ruy González de Clavijo, Spanish explorer and author Wikipedia: Ruy González de Clavijo · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1335
Henry of Bohemia (born 1265) Wikipedia: Henry of Bohemia · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1272
Richard, 1st Earl of Cornwall, English husband of Sanchia of Provence (born 1209) Wikipedia: Richard of Cornwall · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1244
Henrik Harpestræng, Danish botanical and medical author Wikipedia: Henrik Harpestræng · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1118
Baldwin I, king of Jerusalem Wikipedia: Baldwin I of Jerusalem · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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991
Bardas Skleros, Byzantine general Wikipedia: Bardas Skleros · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 22 languages
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968
Yuan Dezhao, Chinese chancellor (born 891) Wikipedia: Yuan Dezhao · 2 languages
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872
Muflih al-Turki, Turkish general Wikipedia: Muflih al-Turki · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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870
Æbbe the Younger, Frankish abbess Wikipedia: Æbbe the Younger · 10 languages
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670
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