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Tuesday 11 August

Events on 11 August include:

This page gathers 84 events, 209 births and 109 deaths recorded on this day, from 3114 BC to 2024.

Events · United Kingdom

  1. 2018

    Solar eclipse of August 11, 2018 — solar eclipse Wikipedia: Solar eclipse of August 11, 2018 · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  2. 2012

    Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's 4 × 100 metres relay — Athletics discipline event at an athletics meeting Wikipedia: Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's 4 × 100 metres relay · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

  3. 2012

    Cycling at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's cross-country — women's cross-country cycling events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's cross-country · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  4. 2012

    Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's 20 kilometres walk — women's 20 kilometres walk events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's 20 kilometres walk · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  5. 2002

    2002 FA Community Shield — football match Wikipedia: 2002 FA Community Shield · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  6. 1999

    Solar eclipse of August 11, 1999 — 20th century total solar eclipse Wikipedia: Solar eclipse of August 11, 1999 · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages

  7. 1871

    An explosion of guncotton occurs in Stowmarket, England, killing 28. Wikipedia: Stowmarket Guncotton Explosion · 1 language

  8. 1812

    Peninsular War: French troops engage British-Portuguese forces in the Battle of Majadahonda. Wikipedia: Peninsular War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  9. 1786

    Francis Light founded George Town (city hall pictured), the first British settlement in Southeast Asia and the present-day capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. Wikipedia: Francis Light · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages

  10. 1332

    Wars of Scottish Independence: Battle of Dupplin Moor: Scots under Domhnall II, Earl of Mar are routed by Edward Balliol. Wikipedia: Wars of Scottish Independence · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  11. 1315

    The Great Famine of Europe becomes so dire that even the king of England has difficulties buying bread for himself and his entourage. Wikipedia: Great Famine of 1315–1317 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 40 languages

Around the world

  1. 2024

    Athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's marathon Wikipedia: Athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's marathon · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages

  2. 2024

    2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony — closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Wikipedia: 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

  3. 2024

    Weightlifting at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's +81 kg Wikipedia: Weightlifting at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's +81 kg · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

  4. 2023

    Luna 25 launches from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. Wikipedia: Luna 25 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 42 languages

  5. 2020

    2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries — selection of the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States in 2020 Wikipedia: 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages

  6. 2017

    At least 41 people are killed and another 179 injured after two passenger trains collide in Alexandria, Egypt. Wikipedia: Alexandria train collision · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  7. 2016

    Table tennis at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's singles — men's singles table tennis events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Table tennis at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's singles · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

  8. 2016

    Fencing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's team épée — women's team épée events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Fencing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's team épée · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

  9. 2016

    Judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 78 kg — judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 78 kg Wikipedia: Judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 78 kg · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  10. 2016

    Judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 kg — judo competition Wikipedia: Judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 kg · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  11. 2016

    Cycling at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's team sprint — men's team sprint cycling events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Cycling at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's team sprint · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  12. 2016

    Canoeing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's slalom C-2 — canoeing at 2016 Olympics Rio Wikipedia: Canoeing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's slalom C-2 · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  13. 2016

    Shooting at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 50 metre rifle three positions — Summer Olympics event Wikipedia: Shooting at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 50 metre rifle three positions · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  14. 2016

    Rowing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's double sculls — Olympic rowing event Wikipedia: Rowing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's double sculls · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  15. 2012

    At least 306 people were killed and 3,000 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near Tabriz, Iran. Wikipedia: 2012 East Azerbaijan earthquakes · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

  16. 2008

    Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre butterfly — men's 200 metre butterfly events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre butterfly · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  17. 2008

    Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metre freestyle — women's 200 metre freestyle events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metre freestyle · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  18. 2008

    Fencing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's foil — women's foil events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Fencing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's foil · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  19. 2008

    Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metre individual medley — women's 200 metre individual medley events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metre individual medley · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  20. 2006

    The oil tanker MT Solar 1 sinks off the coast of Guimaras and Negros Islands in the Philippines, causing the country's worst oil spill. Wikipedia: Oil tanker · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 46 languages

  21. 2003

    NATO takes over command of the peacekeeping force in Afghanistan, marking its first major operation outside Europe in its 54-year-history. Wikipedia: NATO · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 241 languages

  22. 2003

    Jemaah Islamiyah leader Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, is arrested in Bangkok, Thailand. Wikipedia: Jemaah Islamiyah · 36 languages

  23. 2000

    An air rage incident occurs on board Southwest Airlines Flight 1763 when 19-year-old Jonathan Burton attempts to storm the cockpit, but he is subdued by other passengers and dies from his injuries. Wikipedia: Air rage · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  24. 1999

    A tornado struck downtown Salt Lake City, damaging 120 homes and injuring over 100 people. Wikipedia: 1999 Salt Lake City tornado · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  25. 1999

    Ken Levine's System Shock 2 was released to mediocre sales, but later received critical acclaim and influenced subsequent first-person shooter game design. Wikipedia: Ken Levine (game developer) · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages

  26. 1996

    The killing of Tassos Isaac by Turkish nationalists of the Grey Wolves in the United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus. Wikipedia: Killing of Tassos Isaac · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  27. 1996

    1996 Hungarian Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1996 Wikipedia: 1996 Hungarian Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages

  28. 1995

    The Russell Hill subway accident in Toronto kills three and injures 30, due to a combination of human error and a safety system design flaw. Wikipedia: 1995 Russell Hill subway accident · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  29. 1992

    The Mall of America (pictured) in Bloomington, Minnesota, opened as the largest shopping mall in the United States. Wikipedia: Mall of America · 25 languages

  30. 1991

    Nickelodeon's first line of "Nicktoons" (Doug, Rugrats and Ren & Stimpy) premiere on the channel. Wikipedia: Nickelodeon · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages

  31. 1991

    1991 Hungarian Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1991 Wikipedia: 1991 Hungarian Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages

  32. 1988

    A meeting between Sayyed Imam Al-Sharif, Osama bin Laden, Abdullah Yusuf Azzam, and leaders of Egyptian Islamic Jihad in Afghanistan culminates in the formation of Al-Qaeda. Wikipedia: Sayyed Imam Al-Sharif · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 5 languages

  33. 1984

    "We begin bombing in five minutes": United States President Ronald Reagan, while running for re-election, jokes while preparing to make his weekly Saturday address on National Public Radio. Wikipedia: We begin bombing in five minutes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  34. 1982

    A bomb explodes on Pan Am Flight 830, en route from Tokyo, Japan to Honolulu, Hawaii, killing one passenger and injuring 15 others. Wikipedia: Pan Am Flight 830 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages

  35. 1979

    Two Aeroflot passenger jets collided in mid-air near Dniprodzerzhynsk in the Ukrainian SSR, killing all 178 people on both aircraft. Wikipedia: Aeroflot · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages

  36. 1977

    The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated an investigation into the alleged vulnerability of the Ford Pinto to fuel leakage and fire in a rear-end collision. Wikipedia: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · 14 languages

  37. 1975

    The Timorese Democratic Union launched a coup in Portuguese Timor, starting the East Timorese civil war. Wikipedia: Timorese Democratic Union · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  38. 1973

    At a party in New York City, Jamaican musician DJ Kool Herc (pictured) began rapping during an extended break, laying the foundation for hip hop music. Wikipedia: DJ Kool Herc · ✓ Wikidata · 125 languages

  39. 1972

    Vietnam War: The last United States ground combat unit leaves South Vietnam. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 168 languages

  40. 1969

    The Apollo 11 astronauts are released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the Moon. Wikipedia: Apollo 11 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 110 languages

  41. 1965

    Race riots (the Watts Riots) begin in the Watts area of Los Angeles, California. Wikipedia: Watts riots · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

  42. 1962

    Vostok 3 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and cosmonaut Andrian Nikolayev becomes the first person to float in microgravity. Wikipedia: Vostok 3 and 4 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 3 languages

  43. 1961

    The former Portuguese territories in India of Dadra and Nagar Haveli are merged to create the Union Territory Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Wikipedia: India · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 403 languages

  44. 1960

    Chad declares independence from France. Wikipedia: Chad · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 317 languages

  45. 1959

    Sheremetyevo International Airport, the second-largest airport in Russia, opens. Wikipedia: Sheremetyevo International Airport · 78 languages

  46. 1952

    King Talal of Jordan was forced to abdicate due to mental illness and was succeeded by his eldest son, Hussein. Wikipedia: Talal of Jordan · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 52 languages

  47. 1945

    Amid rumors of kidnappings of children by Jews in Kraków, a crowd of Poles took part in a pogrom, resulting in at least one death. Wikipedia: Kraków · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  48. 1942

    Actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil receive a patent for a Frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication system that later became the basis for modern technologies in wireless telephones, two-way radio communications, and Wi-Fi. Wikipedia: Hedy Lamarr · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 100 languages

  49. 1934

    The first civilian prisoners arrive at the Federal prison on Alcatraz Island. Wikipedia: Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages

  50. 1929

    The first Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic, the oldest and largest African-American parade in the United States, was held in Chicago. Wikipedia: Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic · 2 languages

  51. 1929

    Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs in his career with a home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio. Wikipedia: Babe Ruth · 78 languages

  52. 1920

    The 1920 Cork hunger strike begins which eventually results in the deaths of three Irish Republicans including the Lord Mayor of Cork Terence MacSwiney. Wikipedia: 1920 Cork hunger strike · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  53. 1920

    The Latvian–Soviet Peace Treaty, which relinquished Russia's authority and pretenses to Latvia, is signed, ending the Latvian War of Independence. Wikipedia: Latvian–Soviet Peace Treaty · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages

  54. 1919

    Germany's Weimar Constitution is signed into law. Wikipedia: Weimar Constitution · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 45 languages

  55. 1918

    World War I: The Battle of Amiens ends. Wikipedia: World War I · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 265 languages

  56. 1898

    Spanish–American War: American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. Wikipedia: Spanish–American War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 88 languages

  57. 1858

    The Eiger in the Bernese Alps is ascended for the first time by Charles Barrington accompanied by Christian Almer and Peter Bohren. Wikipedia: Eiger · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 58 languages

  58. 1813

    In Colombia, Juan del Corral declares the independence of Antioquia. Wikipedia: Colombia · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 367 languages

  59. 1804

    Francis II assumes the title of first Emperor of Austria. Wikipedia: Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages

  60. 1718

    Battle of Cape Passaro — defeat of a Spanish fleet near Cape Passero, Sicily, on 11 August 1718 Wikipedia: Battle of Cape Passaro · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages

  61. 1685

    Morean War: The 49-day Siege of Coron ends with the surrender and massacre of its garrison by the Venetians. Wikipedia: Morean War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 27 languages

  62. 1675

    Franco-Dutch War: Forces of the Holy Roman Empire defeat the French in the Battle of Konzer Brücke. Wikipedia: Franco-Dutch War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  63. 1674

    Battle of Seneffe — 1674 battle during the Franco-Dutch War Wikipedia: Battle of Seneffe · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

  64. 1492

    The first conclave to be held in the Sistine Chapel elected Roderic Borja as Pope Alexander VI to succeed Innocent VIII. Wikipedia: 1492 conclave · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 16 languages

  65. 1473

    The Battle of Otlukbeli: Mehmed the Conqueror of the Ottoman Empire decisively defeats Uzun Hassan of Aq Qoyunlu. Wikipedia: Battle of Otlukbeli · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  66. 1309

    Reconquista: Aragonese forces led by King James II landed on the coast of Almería, beginning an ultimately unsuccessful siege of the city, then held by the Emirate of Granada. Wikipedia: Reconquista · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 91 languages

  67. 923

    The Qarmatians of Bahrayn capture and pillage the city of Basra. Wikipedia: Qarmatians · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  68. 490

    Battle of Adda: The Goths under Theodoric the Great and his ally Alaric II defeat the forces of Odoacer on the Adda River, near Milan. Wikipedia: Goths · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 101 languages

  69. 355

    Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor against Constantius II. Wikipedia: Silvanus (magister peditum) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 22 languages

  70. 117

    Hadrian is proclaimed Roman emperor, two days after Trajan's death. Wikipedia: AD 117 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 133 languages

  71. 106

    The region of Dacia, comprising parts of modern Romania, became a province of the Roman Empire. Wikipedia: AD 106 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 129 languages

  72. 2492 BC

    Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation. Wikipedia: 25th century BC · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 57 languages

  73. 3114 BC

    The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar, used by several pre-Columbian Mesoamerican civilizations, notably the Maya, begins. Wikipedia: 4th millennium BC · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 72 languages

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Technology

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Science

  1. 2018

    Solar eclipse of August 11, 2018 — solar eclipse Wikipedia: Solar eclipse of August 11, 2018 · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  2. 1999

    Solar eclipse of August 11, 1999 — 20th century total solar eclipse Wikipedia: Solar eclipse of August 11, 1999 · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages

  3. 1969

    The Apollo 11 astronauts are released from a three-week quarantine following their liftoff from the Moon. Wikipedia: Apollo 11 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 110 languages

  4. 1962

    Vostok 3 launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome and cosmonaut Andrian Nikolayev becomes the first person to float in microgravity. Wikipedia: Vostok 3 and 4 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 3 languages

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Business

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Sport

  1. 2012

    Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's 4 × 100 metres relay — Athletics discipline event at an athletics meeting Wikipedia: Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's 4 × 100 metres relay · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

  2. 2012

    Cycling at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's cross-country — women's cross-country cycling events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's cross-country · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  3. 2012

    Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's 20 kilometres walk — women's 20 kilometres walk events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's 20 kilometres walk · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  4. 2002

    2002 FA Community Shield — football match Wikipedia: 2002 FA Community Shield · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  5. 2024

    Athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's marathon Wikipedia: Athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's marathon · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages

  6. 2024

    2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony — closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Wikipedia: 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

  7. 2024

    Weightlifting at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's +81 kg Wikipedia: Weightlifting at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's +81 kg · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

  8. 2016

    Table tennis at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's singles — men's singles table tennis events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Table tennis at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's singles · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

  9. 2016

    Fencing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's team épée — women's team épée events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Fencing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's team épée · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

  10. 2016

    Judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 78 kg — judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 78 kg Wikipedia: Judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 78 kg · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  11. 2016

    Judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 kg — judo competition Wikipedia: Judo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 kg · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  12. 2016

    Cycling at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's team sprint — men's team sprint cycling events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Cycling at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's team sprint · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  13. 2016

    Canoeing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's slalom C-2 — canoeing at 2016 Olympics Rio Wikipedia: Canoeing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's slalom C-2 · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  14. 2016

    Shooting at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 50 metre rifle three positions — Summer Olympics event Wikipedia: Shooting at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's 50 metre rifle three positions · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  15. 2016

    Rowing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's double sculls — Olympic rowing event Wikipedia: Rowing at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's double sculls · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  16. 2008

    Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre butterfly — men's 200 metre butterfly events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre butterfly · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  17. 2008

    Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metre freestyle — women's 200 metre freestyle events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metre freestyle · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  18. 2008

    Fencing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's foil — women's foil events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Fencing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's foil · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  19. 2008

    Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metre individual medley — women's 200 metre individual medley events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's 200 metre individual medley · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  20. 1996

    1996 Hungarian Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1996 Wikipedia: 1996 Hungarian Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages

  21. 1991

    1991 Hungarian Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1991 Wikipedia: 1991 Hungarian Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages

  22. 1929

    Babe Ruth becomes the first baseball player to hit 500 home runs in his career with a home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio. Wikipedia: Babe Ruth · 78 languages

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Culture

  1. 1991

    Nickelodeon's first line of "Nicktoons" (Doug, Rugrats and Ren & Stimpy) premiere on the channel. Wikipedia: Nickelodeon · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages

  2. 1973

    At a party in New York City, Jamaican musician DJ Kool Herc (pictured) began rapping during an extended break, laying the foundation for hip hop music. Wikipedia: DJ Kool Herc · ✓ Wikidata · 125 languages

  3. 1942

    Actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil receive a patent for a Frequency-hopping spread spectrum communication system that later became the basis for modern technologies in wireless telephones, two-way radio communications, and Wi-Fi. Wikipedia: Hedy Lamarr · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 100 languages

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Births

  1. 2002

    Marvin Harrison Jr., American football player Wikipedia: Marvin Harrison Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages

  2. 2001

    Moyuka Uchijima, Japanese tennis player Wikipedia: Moyuka Uchijima · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  3. 1999

    Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, Indonesian badminton player Wikipedia: Gregoria Mariska Tunjung · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages

  4. 1999

    Changbin, South Korean rapper Wikipedia: Changbin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages

  5. 1997

    Sarah Clelland, Scottish footballer Wikipedia: Sarah Clelland · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  6. 1995

    Brad Binder, South African motorcycle racer Wikipedia: Brad Binder · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

  7. 1994

    Storm Sanders, Australian tennis player Wikipedia: Storm Hunter · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages

  8. 1994

    Anton Cooper, New Zealand cross-country cyclist Wikipedia: Anton Cooper · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages

  9. 1994

    Joseph Barbato, French footballer Wikipedia: Joseph Barbato · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages

  10. 1994

    Song I-han, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Song I-han · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  11. 1993

    Alyson Stoner, American actor, singer, and dancer Wikipedia: Alyson Stoner · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages

  12. 1992

    Tomi Lahren, American conservative political commentator Wikipedia: Tomi Lahren · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  13. 1991

    Cristian Tello, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Cristian Tello · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages

  14. 1990

    Lenka Juríková, Slovak tennis player Wikipedia: Lenka Juríková · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  15. 1989

    Junior Heffernan, Irish cyclist and triathlete (died 2013) Wikipedia: Junior Heffernan · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  16. 1989

    Sebastian Huke, German footballer Wikipedia: Sebastian Huke · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  17. 1988

    Rabeh Al-Hussaini, Filipino basketball player Wikipedia: Rabeh Al-Hussaini · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  18. 1988

    Patty Mills, Australian basketball player Wikipedia: Patty Mills · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages

  19. 1988

    Mustafa Pektemek, Turkish footballer Wikipedia: Mustafa Pektemek · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  20. 1987

    Dany N'Guessan, French footballer Wikipedia: Dany N'Guessan · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  21. 1987

    Drew Storen, American baseball player Wikipedia: Drew Storen · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  22. 1986

    Mokhtar Benmoussa, Algerian footballer Wikipedia: Mokhtar Benmoussa · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  23. 1986

    Hélène Defrance, French sailor Wikipedia: Hélène Defrance · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  24. 1986

    Pablo Sandoval, Venezuelan baseball player Wikipedia: Pablo Sandoval · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages

  25. 1985

    Jacqueline Fernandez, Bahraini–Sri Lankan actress Wikipedia: Jacqueline Fernandez · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages

  26. 1985

    Asher Roth, American rapper Wikipedia: Asher Roth · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages

  27. 1984

    Mojtaba Abedini, Iranian Olympic fencer Wikipedia: Mojtaba Abedini · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  28. 1984

    Melky Cabrera, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Melky Cabrera · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  29. 1984

    Lucas di Grassi, Brazilian race car driver Wikipedia: Lucas di Grassi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages

  30. 1983

    Chris Hemsworth, Australian actor Wikipedia: Chris Hemsworth · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 93 languages

  31. 1983

    Luke Lewis, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Luke Lewis · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  32. 1983

    Pavel 183, Russian painter (died 2013) Wikipedia: Pavel 183 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  33. 1982

    Andy Lee, American football player Wikipedia: Andy Lee (American football) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  34. 1981

    Daniel Poohl, Swedish journalist Wikipedia: Daniel Poohl · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  35. 1980

    Daniel Lloyd, English cyclist and sportscaster Wikipedia: Daniel Lloyd (cyclist) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages

  36. 1980

    Lee Suggs, American football player Wikipedia: Lee Suggs · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  37. 1979

    Walter Ayoví, Ecuadorian footballer Wikipedia: Walter Ayoví · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages

  38. 1978

    Spyros Gogolos, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Spyros Gogolos · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  39. 1978

    Charlotte Leslie, British politician Wikipedia: Charlotte Leslie · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  40. 1978

    Lillian Nakate, Ugandan politician Wikipedia: Lillian Nakate · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  41. 1978

    Isy Suttie, English comedian, musician, actress, and writer Wikipedia: Isy Suttie · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  42. 1977

    Gemma Hayes, Irish singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Gemma Hayes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages

  43. 1977

    Dênio Martins, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Dênio (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  44. 1976

    Iván Córdoba, Colombian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Iván Córdoba · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages

  45. 1976

    Bubba Crosby, American baseball player Wikipedia: Bubba Crosby · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  46. 1976

    Will Friedle, American actor and screenwriter Wikipedia: Will Friedle · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages

  47. 1976

    Ben Gibbard, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Ben Gibbard · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages

  48. 1976

    Ľubomír Višňovský, Slovak ice hockey player Wikipedia: Ľubomír Višňovský · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

  49. 1975

    Chris Cummings, Canadian singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Chris Cummings · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  50. 1974

    Marie-France Dubreuil, Canadian figure skater Wikipedia: Marie-France Dubreuil · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages

  51. 1974

    Hadiqa Kiani, Pakistani singer, songwriter and philanthropist Wikipedia: Hadiqa Kiani · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages

  52. 1974

    Audrey Mestre, French biologist and diver (died 2002) Wikipedia: Audrey Mestre · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  53. 1974

    Carolyn Murphy, American model and actress Wikipedia: Carolyn Murphy · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 19 languages

  54. 1973

    Kristin Armstrong, American cyclist Wikipedia: Kristin Armstrong · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages

  55. 1971

    Alejandra Barros, Mexican actress and screenwriter Wikipedia: Alejandra Barros · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages

  56. 1971

    Tommy Mooney, English footballer Wikipedia: Tommy Mooney · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  57. 1970

    Andy Bell, British musician and songwriter Wikipedia: Andy Bell (Welsh musician) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages

  58. 1970

    Dirk Hannemann, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Dirk Hannemann · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  59. 1970

    Gianluca Pessotto, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Gianluca Pessotto · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages

  60. 1968

    Anna Gunn, American actress Wikipedia: Anna Gunn · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages

  61. 1968

    Veda Hille, Canadian experimental pop singer-songwriter, keyboard player, and accordionist Wikipedia: Veda Hille · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  62. 1968

    Sophie Okonedo, British actress Wikipedia: Sophie Okonedo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages

  63. 1968

    Charlie Sexton, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Charlie Sexton · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages

  64. 1967

    Massimiliano Allegri, Italian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Massimiliano Allegri · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages

  65. 1967

    Enrique Bunbury, Spanish singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Enrique Bunbury · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  66. 1967

    Joe Rogan, American actor, comedian, and television host Wikipedia: Joe Rogan · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages

  67. 1967

    Petter Wettre, Norwegian saxophonist and composer Wikipedia: Petter Wettre · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  68. 1966

    Nigel Martyn, English footballer and coach Wikipedia: Nigel Martyn · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages

  69. 1966

    Juan María Solare, Argentinian pianist and composer Wikipedia: Juan María Solare · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages

  70. 1965

    Marc Bergevin, Canadian ice hockey player and manager Wikipedia: Marc Bergevin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages

  71. 1965

    Embeth Davidtz, American actress Wikipedia: Embeth Davidtz · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages

  72. 1965

    Viola Davis, American actress Wikipedia: Viola Davis · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages

  73. 1964

    Jim Lee, South Korean-American author and illustrator Wikipedia: Jim Lee · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages

  74. 1964

    Grant Waite, New Zealand golfer Wikipedia: Grant Waite · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language

  75. 1963

    Hiromi Makihara, Japanese baseball player Wikipedia: Hiromi Makihara · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages

  76. 1962

    Brian Azzarello, American author Wikipedia: Brian Azzarello · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  77. 1962

    Charles Cecil, English video game designer and co-founded Revolution Software Wikipedia: Charles Cecil · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages

  78. 1962

    John Micklethwait, English journalist and author Wikipedia: John Micklethwait · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  79. 1962

    Rob Minkoff, American director and producer Wikipedia: Rob Minkoff · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages

  80. 1961

    David Brooks, American journalist and author Wikipedia: David Brooks (commentator) · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

  81. 1961

    Craig Ehlo, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Craig Ehlo · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages

  82. 1961

    Suniel Shetty, Indian actor and film producer Wikipedia: Suniel Shetty · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages

  83. 1959

    Gustavo Cerati, Argentinian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 2014) Wikipedia: Gustavo Cerati · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages

  84. 1959

    Yoshiaki Murakami, Japanese businessman Wikipedia: Yoshiaki Murakami · 4 languages

  85. 1959

    Taraki Sivaram, Sri Lankan journalist and author (died 2005) Wikipedia: Taraki Sivaram · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages

  86. 1959

    Richard Scudamore, English businessman Wikipedia: Richard Scudamore · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  87. 1959

    László Szlávics, Jr., Hungarian sculptor Wikipedia: László Szlávics Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  88. 1958

    Steven Pokere, New Zealand rugby player Wikipedia: Steven Pokere · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  89. 1958

    Jah Wobble, English singer-songwriter and bass player Wikipedia: Jah Wobble · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages

  90. 1957

    Ian Stuart Donaldson, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1993) Wikipedia: Ian Stuart Donaldson · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages

  91. 1957

    Masayoshi Son, Japanese technology entrepreneur and investor Wikipedia: Masayoshi Son · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages

  92. 1956

    Pierre-Louis Lions, French mathematician and academic Wikipedia: Pierre-Louis Lions · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages

  93. 1955

    Marc Bureau, Canadian politician, 16th Mayor of Gatineau Wikipedia: Marc Bureau (politician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  94. 1955

    Sylvia Hermon, Northern Irish academic and politician Wikipedia: Sylvia Hermon · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  95. 1954

    Bryan Bassett, American guitarist Wikipedia: Bryan Bassett · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  96. 1954

    Vance Heafner, American golfer and coach (died 2012) Wikipedia: Vance Heafner · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language

  97. 1954

    Joe Jackson, English singer-songwriter and musician Wikipedia: Joe Jackson (musician) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages

  98. 1954

    Tarmo Rüütli, Estonian footballer, coach, and manager Wikipedia: Tarmo Rüütli · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  99. 1954

    Yashpal Sharma, Indian cricketer and umpire (died 2021) Wikipedia: Yashpal Sharma (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages

  100. 1953

    Hulk Hogan, American professional wrestler (died 2025) Wikipedia: Hulk Hogan · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages

  101. 1953

    Wijda Mazereeuw, Dutch swimmer Wikipedia: Wijda Mazereeuw · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages

  102. 1952

    Reid Blackburn, American photographer (died 1980) Wikipedia: Reid Blackburn · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  103. 1952

    Bob Mothersbaugh, American singer, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Bob Mothersbaugh · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages

  104. 1950

    Erik Brann, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2003) Wikipedia: Erik Brann · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages

  105. 1950

    Gennadiy Nikonov, Russian engineer, designed the AN-94 rifle (died 2003) Wikipedia: Gennadiy Nikonov · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  106. 1950

    Steve Wozniak, American computer scientist and programmer, co-founded Apple Inc. Wikipedia: Steve Wozniak · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 105 languages

  107. 1949

    Eric Carmen, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2024) Wikipedia: Eric Carmen · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages

  108. 1949

    Tim Hutchinson, American lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Tim Hutchinson · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  109. 1949

    Ian Charleson, Scottish-English actor and singer (died 1990) Wikipedia: Ian Charleson · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages

  110. 1948

    Don Boyd, Scottish director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Don Boyd · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  111. 1947

    Theo de Jong, Dutch footballer, coach, and manager Wikipedia: Theo de Jong · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages

  112. 1947

    Georgios Karatzaferis, Greek journalist and politician Wikipedia: Georgios Karatzaferis · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  113. 1947

    Wilma van den Berg, Dutch sprinter Wikipedia: Wilma van den Berg · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages

  114. 1946

    John Conlee, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: John Conlee · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  115. 1946

    Marilyn vos Savant, American journalist and author Wikipedia: Marilyn vos Savant · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages

  116. 1944

    Martin Linton, Swedish-English journalist and politician Wikipedia: Martin Linton · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  117. 1944

    Frederick W. Smith, American businessman, founded FedEx (died 2025) Wikipedia: Frederick W. Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  118. 1944

    Ian McDiarmid, Scottish actor Wikipedia: Ian McDiarmid · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages

  119. 1943

    Jim Kale, Canadian bass player Wikipedia: Jim Kale · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages

  120. 1943

    Kenny Gamble, American songwriter, and "Philadelphia Soul" producer, with Leon Huff Wikipedia: Gamble and Huff · 8 languages

  121. 1943

    Pervez Musharraf, Pakistani general and politician, 10th President of Pakistan (died 2023) Wikipedia: Pervez Musharraf · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 116 languages

  122. 1943

    Denis Payton, English saxophonist (died 2006) Wikipedia: The Dave Clark Five · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 28 languages

  123. 1942

    Mike Hugg, English drummer and keyboard player Wikipedia: Mike Hugg · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  124. 1942

    Otis Taylor, American football player (died 2023) Wikipedia: Otis Taylor (American football) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  125. 1941

    John Ellison, American-Canadian musician and songwriter Wikipedia: John Ellison · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  126. 1940

    Glenys Page, New Zealand cricketer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Glenys Page · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages

  127. 1939

    James Mancham, first President of Seychelles (died 2017) Wikipedia: James Mancham · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages

  128. 1939

    Ronnie Dawson, American singer and guitarist (died 2003) Wikipedia: Ronnie Dawson (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  129. 1937

    Anna Massey, English actress (died 2011) Wikipedia: Anna Massey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages

  130. 1937

    Patrick Joseph McGovern, American businessman, founded International Data Group (died 2014) Wikipedia: Patrick Joseph McGovern · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages

  131. 1936

    Andre Dubus, American short story writer, essayist, and memoirist (died 1999) Wikipedia: Andre Dubus · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages

  132. 1936

    Bill Monbouquette, American baseball player and coach (died 2015) Wikipedia: Bill Monbouquette · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages

  133. 1936

    Jonathan Spence, English-American historian and academic (died 2021) Wikipedia: Jonathan D. Spence · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  134. 1934

    Bob Hepple, South African lawyer and academic (died 2015) Wikipedia: Bob Hepple · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  135. 1933

    Jerry Falwell, American minister and television host (died 2007) Wikipedia: Jerry Falwell · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages

  136. 1933

    Jerzy Grotowski, Polish director and producer (died 1999) Wikipedia: Jerzy Grotowski · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages

  137. 1933

    Tamás Vásáry, Hungarian pianist and conductor (died 2026) Wikipedia: Tamás Vásáry · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

  138. 1932

    Fernando Arrabal, Spanish actor, director, and playwright Wikipedia: Fernando Arrabal · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages

  139. 1932

    Izzy Asper, Canadian lawyer, businessman, and politician, founded Canwest (died 2003) Wikipedia: Izzy Asper · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  140. 1932

    Geoffrey Cass, English businessman Wikipedia: Geoffrey Cass · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  141. 1932

    Peter Eisenman, American architect, designed the City of Culture of Galicia Wikipedia: Peter Eisenman · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages

  142. 1932

    John Gorrie, English director and screenwriter Wikipedia: John Gorrie (director) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  143. 1929

    Manabendra Mukhopadhyay, Indian singer (died 1992) Wikipedia: Manabendra Mukhopadhyay · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  144. 1927

    Raymond Leppard, English harpsichord player and conductor (died 2019) Wikipedia: Raymond Leppard · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  145. 1927

    Stuart Rosenberg, American director and producer (died 2007) Wikipedia: Stuart Rosenberg · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages

  146. 1926

    Aaron Klug, Lithuanian-English chemist and biophysicist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2018) Wikipedia: Aaron Klug · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages

  147. 1925

    Floyd Curry, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2006) Wikipedia: Floyd Curry · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages

  148. 1925

    Arlene Dahl, American actress, businesswoman and writer (died 2021) Wikipedia: Arlene Dahl · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages

  149. 1923

    Stan Chambers, American journalist and actor (died 2015) Wikipedia: Stan Chambers · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  150. 1922

    Mavis Gallant, Canadian short story writer (died 2014) Wikipedia: Mavis Gallant · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  151. 1922

    John "Mule" Miles, American baseball player (died 2013) Wikipedia: John Miles (baseball) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  152. 1921

    Alex Haley, American historian and author (died 1992) Wikipedia: Alex Haley · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages

  153. 1920

    Mike Douglas, American singer and talk show host (died 2006) Wikipedia: Mike Douglas · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  154. 1920

    Chuck Rayner, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2002) Wikipedia: Chuck Rayner · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages

  155. 1919

    Luis Olmo, Puerto Rican-American baseball player and manager (died 2017) Wikipedia: Luis Olmo · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  156. 1916

    Johnny Claes, English-Belgian race car driver and trumpet player (died 1956) Wikipedia: Johnny Claes · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages

  157. 1915

    Morris Weiss, American author and illustrator (died 2014) Wikipedia: Morris Weiss · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  158. 1913

    Paul Dupuis, Canadian actor (died 1976) Wikipedia: Paul Dupuis · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  159. 1913

    Bob Scheffing, American baseball player and manager (died 1985) Wikipedia: Bob Scheffing · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  160. 1913

    Angus Wilson, English author and academic (died 1991) Wikipedia: Angus Wilson · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages

  161. 1912

    Eva Ahnert-Rohlfs, German astronomer and academic (died 1954) Wikipedia: Eva Ahnert-Rohlfs · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages

  162. 1912

    Raphael Blau, American screenwriter and producer (died 1996) Wikipedia: Raphael Blau · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  163. 1911

    Thanom Kittikachorn, Thai field marshal and politician, 10th Prime Minister of Thailand (died 2004) Wikipedia: Thanom Kittikachorn · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages

  164. 1909

    Yūji Koseki, Japanese composer (died 1989) Wikipedia: Yūji Koseki · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages

  165. 1909

    Uku Masing, Estonian philosopher and theologian (died 1985) Wikipedia: Uku Masing · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages

  166. 1908

    Don Freeman, American author and illustrator (died 1978) Wikipedia: Don Freeman · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  167. 1908

    Torgny T:son Segerstedt, Swedish sociologist and philosopher (died 1999) Wikipedia: Torgny T:son Segerstedt · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  168. 1907

    Ted a'Beckett, Australian cricketer and lawyer (died 1989) Wikipedia: Ted à Beckett · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages

  169. 1905

    Erwin Chargaff, Austrian-American biochemist and academic (died 2002) Wikipedia: Erwin Chargaff · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages

  170. 1905

    Ernst Jaakson, Estonian diplomat (died 1998) Wikipedia: Ernst Jaakson · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  171. 1902

    Alfredo Binda, Italian cyclist (died 1986) Wikipedia: Alfredo Binda · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages

  172. 1902

    Lloyd Nolan, American actor (died 1985) Wikipedia: Lloyd Nolan · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages

  173. 1902

    Christian de Castries, French general (died 1991) Wikipedia: Christian de Castries · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages

  174. 1900

    Charley Paddock, American sprinter (died 1943) Wikipedia: Charley Paddock · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages

  175. 1900

    Philip Phillips, American archaeologist and scholar (died 1994) Wikipedia: Philip Phillips (archaeologist) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  176. 1898

    Peter Mohr Dam, Faroese educator and politician, 3rd Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands (died 1968) Wikipedia: Peter Mohr Dam · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages

  177. 1897

    Enid Blyton, English author, poet, and educator (died 1968) Wikipedia: Enid Blyton · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages

  178. 1897

    Louise Bogan, American poet and critic (died 1970) Wikipedia: Louise Bogan · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  179. 1892

    Hugh MacDiarmid, Scottish poet and linguist (died 1978) Wikipedia: Hugh MacDiarmid · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages

  180. 1892

    Eiji Yoshikawa, Japanese author (died 1962) Wikipedia: Eiji Yoshikawa · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages

  181. 1891

    Stancho Belkovski, Bulgarian architect and educator (died 1962) Wikipedia: Stancho Belkovski · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  182. 1891

    Edgar Zilsel, Austrian historian and philosopher of science, linked to the Vienna Circle (died 1944) Wikipedia: Edgar Zilsel · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages

  183. 1885

    Stephen Butterworth, English physicist and engineer (died 1958) Wikipedia: Stephen Butterworth · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages

  184. 1884

    Hermann Wlach, Austrian-Swiss actor (died 1962) Wikipedia: Hermann Wlach · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  185. 1881

    Aleksander Aberg, Estonian wrestler (died 1920) Wikipedia: Aleksander Aberg · 5 languages

  186. 1878

    Oliver W. F. Lodge, English poet and author (died 1955) Wikipedia: Oliver W. F. Lodge · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language

  187. 1877

    Adolph M. Christianson, American lawyer and judge (died 1954) Wikipedia: Adolph M. Christianson · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language

  188. 1874

    Princess Louise Charlotte of Saxe-Altenburg (died 1953) Wikipedia: Princess Louise Charlotte of Saxe-Altenburg · 18 languages

  189. 1870

    Tom Richardson, English cricketer (died 1912) Wikipedia: Tom Richardson (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages

  190. 1860

    Ottó Bláthy, Hungarian engineer and chess player (died 1939) Wikipedia: Ottó Bláthy · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages

  191. 1858

    Christiaan Eijkman, Dutch physician and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1930) Wikipedia: Christiaan Eijkman · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages

  192. 1855

    John Hodges, Australian cricketer (died 1933) Wikipedia: John Hodges (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  193. 1837

    Marie François Sadi Carnot, French engineer and politician, 4th President of the French Republic (died 1894) Wikipedia: Sadi Carnot (statesman) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages

  194. 1836

    Warren Brown, American historian and politician (died 1919) Wikipedia: Warren Brown (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  195. 1833

    Robert G. Ingersoll, American soldier, lawyer, and politician (died 1899) Wikipedia: Robert G. Ingersoll · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages

  196. 1833

    Kido Takayoshi, Japanese samurai and politician (died 1877) Wikipedia: Kido Takayoshi · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages

  197. 1816

    Frederick Innes, Scottish-Australian politician, 9th Premier of Tasmania (died 1882) Wikipedia: Frederick Innes · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  198. 1808

    William W. Chapman, American lawyer and politician (died 1892) Wikipedia: William W. Chapman · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  199. 1807

    David Rice Atchison, American general, lawyer, and politician (died 1886) Wikipedia: David Rice Atchison · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages

  200. 1794

    James B. Longacre, American engraver (died 1869) Wikipedia: James B. Longacre · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages

  201. 1778

    Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, Prussian gymnast, educator, and politician (died 1852) Wikipedia: Friedrich Ludwig Jahn · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages

  202. 1748

    Joseph Schuster, German composer (died 1812) Wikipedia: Joseph Schuster (composer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages

  203. 1722

    Richard Brocklesby, English physician (died 1797) Wikipedia: Richard Brocklesby · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  204. 1718

    Frederick Haldimand, Swiss-English general and politician, 22nd Governor of Quebec (died 1791) Wikipedia: Frederick Haldimand · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages

  205. 1673

    Richard Mead, English physician and astrologer (died 1754) Wikipedia: Richard Mead · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

  206. 1510

    Margaret Paleologa, Sovereign Marchioness of Montferrat (died 1566) Wikipedia: Margaret Paleologa · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages

  207. 1472

    Nikolaus von Schönberg, Catholic cardinal (died 1537) Wikipedia: Nikolaus von Schönberg · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages

  208. 1384

    Yolande of Aragon (died 1442) Wikipedia: Yolande of Aragon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages

  209. 1086

    Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor (died 1125) Wikipedia: Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages

Deaths

  1. 2025

    Miguel Uribe Turbay, Colombian precandidate to presidency (born 1986) Wikipedia: Miguel Uribe Turbay · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages

  2. 2025

    Danielle Spencer, American actress (born 1965) Wikipedia: Danielle Spencer (American actress) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  3. 2024

    Ángel Salazar, Cuban-American comedian and actor (born 1956) Wikipedia: Ángel Salazar · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  4. 2024

    Noël Treanor, Irish Roman Catholic prelate (born 1950) Wikipedia: Noël Treanor · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  5. 2023

    Mike Ahern, Australian politician, 32nd Premier of Queensland (born 1942) Wikipedia: Mike Ahern (Australian politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  6. 2022

    Anne Heche, American actress (born 1969) Wikipedia: Anne Heche · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages

  7. 2022

    Hanae Mori, Japanese fashion designer (born 1926) Wikipedia: Hanae Mori · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  8. 2020

    Trini Lopez, American singer and guitarist (born 1937) Wikipedia: Trini Lopez · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages

  9. 2020

    Sumner Redstone, American billionaire businessman (born 1923) Wikipedia: Sumner Redstone · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

  10. 2019

    Sergio Obeso Rivera, Mexican Roman Catholic cardinal (born 1931) Wikipedia: Sergio Obeso Rivera · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages

  11. 2018

    V S Naipaul, British writer, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1932) Wikipedia: V. S. Naipaul · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 110 languages

  12. 2018

    Terry A. Davis, American computer programmer, creator of TempleOS (born 1969) Wikipedia: Terry A. Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages

  13. 2017

    Yisrael Kristal, Polish-Israeli supercentenarian; oldest living Holocaust survivor and one of the ten oldest men ever (born 1903) Wikipedia: Yisrael Kristal · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages

  14. 2017

    Segun Bucknor, Nigerian musician and journalist (born 1946) Wikipedia: Segun Bucknor · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  15. 2015

    Serge Collot, French viola player and educator (born 1923) Wikipedia: Serge Collot · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  16. 2015

    Harald Nielsen, Danish footballer and manager (born 1941) Wikipedia: Harald Nielsen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages

  17. 2015

    Richard Oriani, Salvadoran-American metallurgist and engineer (born 1920) Wikipedia: Richard Oriani · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  18. 2014

    Vladimir Beara, Croatian footballer and manager (born 1928) Wikipedia: Vladimir Beara · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages

  19. 2014

    Raymond Gravel, Canadian priest and politician (born 1952) Wikipedia: Raymond Gravel · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  20. 2014

    Kika Szaszkiewiczowa, Polish author and blogger (born 1917) Wikipedia: Kika Szaszkiewiczowa · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages

  21. 2014

    Robin Williams, American actor and comedian (born 1951) Wikipedia: Robin Williams · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 161 languages

  22. 2014

    Sam Hall, American diver, legislator, and mercenary (born 1937) Wikipedia: Sam Hall (diver) · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  23. 2013

    Raymond Delisle, French cyclist (born 1943) Wikipedia: Raymond Delisle · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  24. 2013

    Zafar Futehally, Indian ornithologist and author (born 1919) Wikipedia: Zafar Futehally · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  25. 2013

    David Howard, English ballet dancer and educator (born 1937) Wikipedia: David Howard (ballet teacher) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language

  26. 2012

    Red Bastien, American wrestler, trainer, and promoter (born 1931) Wikipedia: Red Bastien · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  27. 2012

    Michael Dokes, American boxer (born 1958) Wikipedia: Michael Dokes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  28. 2012

    Lucy Gallardo, Argentinian-Mexican actress and screenwriter (born 1929) Wikipedia: Lucy Gallardo · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages

  29. 2012

    Sid Waddell, British Sports commentator, television presenter, producer, writer & director (born 1940) Wikipedia: Sid Waddell · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  30. 2010

    James Mourilyan Tanner, British paediatric endocrinologist (born 1920) Wikipedia: James Mourilyan Tanner · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  31. 2009

    Eunice Kennedy Shriver, American activist, founded the Special Olympics (born 1921) Wikipedia: Eunice Kennedy Shriver · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages

  32. 2008

    George Furth, American actor and playwright (born 1932) Wikipedia: George Furth · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

  33. 2008

    Dursun Karataş, founding leader of the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party–Front (DHKP-C) in Turkey (born 1952) Wikipedia: Dursun Karataş · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages

  34. 2006

    Mike Douglas, American singer and talk show host (born 1920) Wikipedia: Mike Douglas · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  35. 2003

    Armand Borel, Swiss-American mathematician and academic (born 1923) Wikipedia: Armand Borel · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

  36. 2003

    Herb Brooks, American ice hockey player and coach (born 1937) Wikipedia: Herb Brooks · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  37. 2002

    Galen Rowell, American photographer and mountaineer (born 1940) Wikipedia: Galen Rowell · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  38. 2001

    Percy Stallard, English cyclist and coach (born 1909) Wikipedia: Percy Stallard · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  39. 2000

    Jean Papineau-Couture, Canadian composer and academic (born 1916) Wikipedia: Jean Papineau-Couture · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages

  40. 1996

    Rafael Kubelík, Czech conductor and composer (born 1914) Wikipedia: Rafael Kubelík · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages

  41. 1996

    Ambrosio Padilla, Filipino basketball player and politician (born 1910) Wikipedia: Ambrosio Padilla · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages

  42. 1995

    Phil Harris, American singer-songwriter and actor (born 1904) Wikipedia: Phil Harris · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages

  43. 1994

    Peter Cushing, English actor (born 1913) Wikipedia: Peter Cushing · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages

  44. 1991

    J. D. McDuffie, American race car driver (born 1938) Wikipedia: J. D. McDuffie · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  45. 1989

    John Meillon, Australian actor (born 1934) Wikipedia: John Meillon · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages

  46. 1988

    Anne Ramsey, American actress (born 1929) Wikipedia: Anne Ramsey · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages

  47. 1986

    János Drapál, Hungarian motorcycle racer (born 1948) Wikipedia: János Drapál · 10 languages

  48. 1984

    Alfred A. Knopf Sr., American publisher, founded Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. (born 1892) Wikipedia: Alfred A. Knopf Sr. · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

  49. 1984

    Paul Felix Schmidt, Estonian–American chemist and chess player (born 1916) Wikipedia: Paul Felix Schmidt · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  50. 1982

    Tom Drake, American actor and singer (born 1918) Wikipedia: Tom Drake · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  51. 1980

    Paul Robert, French lexicographer and publisher (born 1910) Wikipedia: Paul Robert (lexicographer) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  52. 1979

    J. G. Farrell, English author (born 1935) Wikipedia: J. G. Farrell · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages

  53. 1978

    Berta Ruck, Indian-born Welsh romance novelist (born 1878) Wikipedia: Berta Ruck · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages

  54. 1977

    Frederic Calland Williams, British co-inventor of the Williams-Kilborn tube, used for memory in early computer systems (born 1911) Wikipedia: Frederic C. Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages

  55. 1974

    Vicente Emilio Sojo, Venezuelan conductor and composer (born 1887) Wikipedia: Vicente Emilio Sojo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages

  56. 1972

    Max Theiler, South African-American virologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1899) Wikipedia: Max Theiler · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages

  57. 1969

    Miriam Licette, English soprano and educator (born 1885) Wikipedia: Miriam Licette · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  58. 1965

    Bill Woodfull, Australian cricketer and educator (born 1897) Wikipedia: Bill Woodfull · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages

  59. 1963

    Otto Wahle, Austrian-American swimmer and coach (born 1879) Wikipedia: Otto Wahle · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

  60. 1961

    Antanas Škėma, Lithuanian-American author, playwright, actor, and director (born 1910) Wikipedia: Antanas Škėma · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  61. 1956

    Jackson Pollock, American painter (born 1912) Wikipedia: Jackson Pollock · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 118 languages

  62. 1953

    Tazio Nuvolari, Italian race car driver and motorcycle racer (born 1892) Wikipedia: Tazio Nuvolari · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages

  63. 1945

    Stefan Jaracz, Polish actor and theater producer (born 1883) Wikipedia: Stefan Jaracz · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

  64. 1939

    Jean Bugatti, German-Italian engineer (born 1909) Wikipedia: Jean Bugatti · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

  65. 1939

    Siegfried Flesch, Austrian fencer (born 1872) Wikipedia: Siegfried Flesch · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages

  66. 1937

    Edith Wharton, American novelist and short story writer (born 1862) Wikipedia: Edith Wharton · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages

  67. 1936

    Blas Infante, Spanish historian and politician (born 1885) Wikipedia: Blas Infante · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

  68. 1921

    Mary Sumner, English philanthropist, founded the Mothers' Union (born 1828) Wikipedia: Mary Sumner · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

  69. 1919

    Andrew Carnegie, Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist, founded the Carnegie Steel Company and Carnegie Hall (born 1835) Wikipedia: Andrew Carnegie · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 113 languages

  70. 1908

    Khudiram Bose, Indian Bengali revolutionary (born 1889) Wikipedia: Khudiram Bose · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages

  71. 1903

    Eugenio María de Hostos, Puerto Rican-American sociologist, philosopher, and lawyer (born 1839) Wikipedia: Eugenio María de Hostos · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages

  72. 1892

    Enrico Betti, Italian mathematician and academic (born 1813) Wikipedia: Enrico Betti · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages

  73. 1890

    John Henry Newman, English cardinal and theologian (born 1801) Wikipedia: John Henry Newman · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages

  74. 1886

    Lydia Koidula, Estonian poet and playwright (born 1843) Wikipedia: Lydia Koidula · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages

  75. 1868

    Halfdan Kjerulf, Norwegian pianist and composer (born 1815) Wikipedia: Halfdan Kjerulf · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

  76. 1854

    Macedonio Melloni, Italian physicist and academic (born 1798) Wikipedia: Macedonio Melloni · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages

  77. 1851

    Lorenz Oken, German botanist, biologist, and ornithologist (born 1779) Wikipedia: Lorenz Oken · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages

  78. 1813

    Henry James Pye, English poet and politician (born 1745) Wikipedia: Henry James Pye · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages

  79. 1774

    Charles-François Tiphaigne de la Roche, French physician and author (born 1722) Wikipedia: Charles-François Tiphaigne de la Roche · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages

  80. 1725

    Prince Vittorio Amedeo Theodore of Savoy (born 1723) Wikipedia: Prince Vittorio Amedeo Teodoro, Duke of Aosta · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  81. 1656

    Ottavio Piccolomini, Austrian-Italian field marshal (born 1599) Wikipedia: Ottavio Piccolomini · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages

  82. 1614

    Lavinia Fontana, Italian painter (born 1552) Wikipedia: Lavinia Fontana · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages

  83. 1596

    Hamnet Shakespeare, son of William Shakespeare (born 1585) Wikipedia: Hamnet Shakespeare · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 19 languages

  84. 1578

    Pedro Nunes, Portuguese mathematician and academic (born 1502) Wikipedia: Pedro Nunes · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages

  85. 1563

    Bartolomé de Escobedo, Spanish composer and educator (born 1500) Wikipedia: Bartolomé de Escobedo · 7 languages

  86. 1556

    John Bell, English bishop Wikipedia: John Bell (bishop of Worcester) · 1 language

  87. 1519

    Johann Tetzel, German preacher (born 1465) Wikipedia: Johann Tetzel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages

  88. 1494

    Hans Memling, German-Belgian painter (born 1430) Wikipedia: Hans Memling · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages

  89. 1486

    William Waynflete, English Lord Chancellor and bishop of Winchester (born c. 1398) Wikipedia: William Waynflete · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  90. 1465

    Kettil Karlsson, regent of Sweden and Bishop of Linköping (born 1433) Wikipedia: Kettil Karlsson (Vasa) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages

  91. 1464

    Nicholas of Cusa, German cardinal and mystic (born 1401) Wikipedia: Nicholas of Cusa · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 83 languages

  92. 1456

    John Hunyadi, Hungarian general and politician (born 1387) Wikipedia: John Hunyadi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages

  93. 1332

    Domhnall II, Earl of Mar Wikipedia: Domhnall II, Earl of Mar · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  94. 1332

    Robert II Keith, Marischal of Scotland Wikipedia: Robert II Keith, Marischal of Scotland · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages

  95. 1332

    Thomas Randolph, 2nd Earl of Moray Wikipedia: Thomas Randolph, 2nd Earl of Moray · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages

  96. 1332

    Murdoch III, Earl of Menteith Wikipedia: Muireadhach III, Earl of Menteith · 5 languages

  97. 1332

    Robert Bruce, Lord of Liddesdale Wikipedia: Robert Bruce, Lord of Liddesdale · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages

  98. 1268

    Agnes of Faucigny, Dame ruler of Faucigny, Countess consort of Savoy Wikipedia: Agnes of Faucigny · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages

  99. 1259

    Möngke Khan, Mongolian emperor (born 1208) Wikipedia: Möngke Khan · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages

  100. 1253

    Clare of Assisi, Italian follower of Francis of Assisi (born 1194) Wikipedia: Clare of Assisi · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages

  101. 1204

    Guttorm of Norway (born 1199) Wikipedia: Guttorm of Norway · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages

  102. 1044

    Sokkate, king of the Pagan dynasty of Burma (born 1001) Wikipedia: Sokkate · 6 languages

  103. 991

    Byrhtnoth, English soldier (born 956) Wikipedia: Byrhtnoth · 6 languages

  104. 979

    Gero, Count of Alsleben Wikipedia: Gero, Count of Alsleben · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages

  105. 919

    Dhuka al-Rumi, Abbasid governor of Egypt Wikipedia: Dhuka al-Rumi · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 10 languages

  106. 632

    Rusticula, abbess of Arles Wikipedia: Rusticula · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

  107. 449

    Archbishop Flavian of Constantinople Wikipedia: Flavian of Constantinople · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages

  108. 353

    Magnentius, Roman usurper (born 303) Wikipedia: Magnentius · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages

  109. 223

    Jia Xu, Chinese politician and strategist (born 147) Wikipedia: Jia Xu · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages

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