Events on 3 August include:
- The last vessels involved in Taurus 09, a Royal Navy training deployment covering 20,400 miles (32,800 km), returned to HMNB Devonport, England (2009)
- World War II: Italian forces began a conquest of British Somaliland, capturing the region in 16 days (1940)
- British-Dutch forces under William III defending the city of Brussels fight an inconclusive battle at Steenkerque against a French army under the duke of Luxembourg, with both sides suffering heavy casualties (1692)
This page gathers 57 events, 219 births and 111 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 8 to 2023.
Events · United Kingdom
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2009
The last vessels involved in Taurus 09, a Royal Navy training deployment covering 20,400 miles (32,800 km), returned to HMNB Devonport, England. Wikipedia: Taurus 09 · 1 language
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1940
World War II: Italian forces began a conquest of British Somaliland, capturing the region in 16 days. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
Archive: WORLD WAR II: Casualty Evaucation by jeep — Wellcome Collection · Europeana -
1692
British-Dutch forces under William III defending the city of Brussels fight an inconclusive battle at Steenkerque against a French army under the duke of Luxembourg, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. Wikipedia: Battle of Steenkerque · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1460
James II of Scotland (pictured) was killed by an exploding cannon at Roxburgh Castle. Wikipedia: James II of Scotland · 60 languages
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1347
Hundred Years' War: The French town of Calais capitulated to English forces after an eleven-month siege, ending the Crécy campaign. Wikipedia: Hundred Years' War · 128 languages
Archive: Hundred Years' War: surgeons and craftsmen of surgical instruments being forced to go with the English army as part of the 1415 invasion of France. Gouache painting by A. Forestier, 1913. — Wellcome Collection, 1913 · Europeana -
1031
Olaf II of Norway is canonized as Saint Olaf by Grimketel, the English Bishop of Selsey. Wikipedia: Olaf Haraldsson · 48 languages
Around the world
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2023
Major floods hit parts of Slovenia. Wikipedia: 2023 Slovenia floods · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2019
A mass shooting occurred at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, killing 23 people and injuring 22 others. Wikipedia: 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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2019
Six hundred protesters, including opposition leader Lyubov Sobol, are arrested in an election protest in Moscow, Russia. Wikipedia: Lyubov Sobol · 27 languages
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2018
Two burka-clad men kill 29 people and injure more than 80 in a suicide attack on a Shia mosque in eastern Afghanistan.
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2014
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake kills at least 617 people and injures more than 2,400 in Yunnan, China. Wikipedia: 2014 Ludian earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2014
The genocide of Yazidis by ISIL begins. Wikipedia: Yazidi genocide · 25 languages
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2010
Widespread rioting erupts in Karachi, Pakistan, after the assassination of a local politician, leaving at least 85 dead and at least 17 billion Pakistani rupees (US$200 million) in damage. Wikipedia: 2010 Karachi riots · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2007
Former deputy director of the Chilean secret police Raúl Iturriaga is captured after having been on the run following a conviction for kidnapping. Wikipedia: Directorate of National Intelligence · 21 languages
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2005
Mauritanian president Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya was overthrown in a military coup while he attended the funeral of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia. Wikipedia: Maaouya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2004
The pedestal of the Statue of Liberty reopens after being closed since the September 11 attacks. Wikipedia: Statue of Liberty · 158 languages
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1997
The Sky Tower, then the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere at 328 m (1,076 ft), opened in Auckland, New Zealand. Wikipedia: Sky Tower (Auckland) · 38 languages
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1997
Oued El-Had and Mezouara massacre in Algeria: A total of 116 villagers killed, 40 in Oued El-Had and 76 in Mezouara. Wikipedia: Oued El-Had and Mezouara massacre · 3 languages
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1981
Senegalese opposition parties, under the leadership of Mamadou Dia, launch the Antiimperialist Action Front – Suxxali Reew Mi. Wikipedia: Senegal · 309 languages
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1977
Tandy Corporation announces the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers. Wikipedia: Tandy Corporation · 18 languages
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1975
A privately chartered Boeing 707 (aircraft involved pictured) struck a mountain peak and crashed near Agadir, Morocco, killing 188. Wikipedia: Boeing 707 · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1972
The United States Senate ratifies the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. Wikipedia: United States Senate · 102 languages
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1971
Fighting Dinosaurs, a fossil specimen featuring a Velociraptor and a Protoceratops in combat, was unearthed in the Djadochta Formation of Mongolia. Wikipedia: Fighting Dinosaurs · 9 languages
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1960
Niger gains independence from France. Wikipedia: Niger · 302 languages
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1959
Portugal's state police force PIDE fires upon striking workers in Bissau, Portuguese Guinea, killing over 50 people. Wikipedia: PIDE · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1958
The world's first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus, becomes the first vessel to complete a submerged transit of the geographical North Pole. Wikipedia: USS Nautilus (SSN-571) · 38 languages
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1949
The Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League finalize the merger that would create the National Basketball Association. Wikipedia: Basketball Association of America · ✓ Wikidata · 114 languages
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1948
Whittaker Chambers accuses Alger Hiss of being a communist and a spy for the Soviet Union. Wikipedia: Whittaker Chambers · 24 languages
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1946
Santa Claus Land, the world's first themed amusement park, opens in Santa Claus, Indiana, United States. Wikipedia: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari · 4 languages
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1936
African-American athlete Jesse Owens won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics, dashing Nazi leaders' hopes of Aryan domination at the games. Wikipedia: African Americans · 118 languages
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1936
A fire wipes out Kursha-2 in the Meshchera Lowlands, Ryazan Oblast, Russia, killing 1,200 and leaving only 20 survivors. Wikipedia: Kursha-2 · 6 languages
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1929
Jiddu Krishnamurti (pictured), believed by some Theosophists to be a likely candidate for the messianic "World Teacher", dissolved the Order of the Star, the organisation established to support him. Wikipedia: Jiddu Krishnamurti · 106 languages
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1921
Major League Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis confirms the ban of the eight Chicago Black Sox, the day after they were acquitted by a Chicago court. Wikipedia: Commissioner of Baseball · 8 languages
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1914
World War I: Germany declares war against France, while Romania declares its neutrality. Wikipedia: World War I · 265 languages
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1913
An agricultural workers' strike in Wheatland degenerated into a riot, becoming one of the first major farm-labor confrontations in California. Wikipedia: Wheatland, California · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1907
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis fines Standard Oil of Indiana a record $29.4 million for illegal rebating to freight carriers; the conviction and fine are later reversed on appeal. Wikipedia: Kenesaw Mountain Landis · 18 languages
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1903
Macedonian rebels in Kruševo established a republic, which existed for ten days before Ottoman forces destroyed the town. Wikipedia: Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization · 32 languages
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1900
The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company is founded. Wikipedia: Firestone (company) · 36 languages
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1889
An Anglo-Egyptian army defeats a Mahdist-Sudanese army in the battle of Toski. Wikipedia: Mahdist State · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1859
The American Dental Association is founded in Niagara Falls, New York. Wikipedia: American Dental Association · 6 languages
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1857
Indian Rebellion: An eight-day siege of a fortified outbuilding in Arrah occupied by 68 defenders against more than 10,000 men ended when a relief party dispersed the besiegers. Wikipedia: Indian Rebellion of 1857 · 82 languages
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1852
Harvard University wins the first Boat Race between Yale University and Harvard. The race is also known as the first ever American intercollegiate athletic event. Wikipedia: Harvard University · 151 languages
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1829
The Treaty of Lewistown is signed by the Shawnee and Seneca peoples, exchanging land in Ohio for land west of the Mississippi River. Wikipedia: Treaty of Lewistown · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1811
First ascent of Jungfrau, third highest summit in the Bernese Alps by brothers Johann Rudolf and Hieronymus Meyer. Wikipedia: Jungfrau · 56 languages
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1795
Treaty of Greenville is signed, ending the Northwest Indian War in the Ohio Country. Wikipedia: Treaty of Greenville · 14 languages
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1778
The theatre La Scala in Milan is inaugurated with the première of Antonio Salieri's Europa riconosciuta. Wikipedia: La Scala · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
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1678
Robert LaSalle builds the Le Griffon, the first known ship built on the Great Lakes. Wikipedia: René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle · 45 languages
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1645
Thirty Years' War: The Second Battle of Nördlingen sees French forces defeating those of the Holy Roman Empire. Wikipedia: Thirty Years' War · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1601
Long War: Austria captures Transylvania in the Battle of Goroszló. Wikipedia: Long Turkish War · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1527
The first known letter from North America is sent by John Rut while at St. John's, Newfoundland. Wikipedia: John Rut · 2 languages
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1492
Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain. Wikipedia: Christopher Columbus · 244 languages
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1342
The Siege of Algeciras commences during the Spanish Reconquista. Wikipedia: Siege of Algeciras (1342–1344) · 11 languages
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1057
Pope Stephen IX was crowned as pope. Wikipedia: Pope Stephen IX · 70 languages
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908
Battle of Eisenach: An invading Hungarian force defeats an East Frankish army under Duke Burchard of Thuringia. Wikipedia: Battle of Eisenach · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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881
Battle of Saucourt-en-Vimeu: Louis III of France defeats the Vikings, an event celebrated in the poem Ludwigslied. Wikipedia: Battle of Saucourt-en-Vimeu · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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435
Deposed Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Nestorius, considered the originator of Nestorianism, is exiled by Roman Emperor Theodosius II to a monastery in Egypt. Wikipedia: Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople · 51 languages
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8
Roman Empire general Tiberius defeats the Dalmatae on the river Bosna. Wikipedia: 0s · 82 languages
World days
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Technology
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Science
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1971
Fighting Dinosaurs, a fossil specimen featuring a Velociraptor and a Protoceratops in combat, was unearthed in the Djadochta Formation of Mongolia. Wikipedia: Fighting Dinosaurs · 9 languages
Business
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1977
Tandy Corporation announces the TRS-80, one of the world's first mass-produced personal computers. Wikipedia: Tandy Corporation · 18 languages
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1900
The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company is founded. Wikipedia: Firestone (company) · 36 languages
Sport
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1949
The Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League finalize the merger that would create the National Basketball Association. Wikipedia: Basketball Association of America · ✓ Wikidata · 114 languages
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1936
African-American athlete Jesse Owens won the first of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics, dashing Nazi leaders' hopes of Aryan domination at the games. Wikipedia: African Americans · 118 languages
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1921
Major League Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis confirms the ban of the eight Chicago Black Sox, the day after they were acquitted by a Chicago court. Wikipedia: Commissioner of Baseball · 8 languages
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1852
Harvard University wins the first Boat Race between Yale University and Harvard. The race is also known as the first ever American intercollegiate athletic event. Wikipedia: Harvard University · 151 languages
Culture
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1778
The theatre La Scala in Milan is inaugurated with the première of Antonio Salieri's Europa riconosciuta. Wikipedia: La Scala · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
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881
Battle of Saucourt-en-Vimeu: Louis III of France defeats the Vikings, an event celebrated in the poem Ludwigslied. Wikipedia: Battle of Saucourt-en-Vimeu · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
Births
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1999
Zach Wilson, American football player Wikipedia: Zach Wilson · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1999
Brahim Díaz, Spanish-Moroccan footballer Wikipedia: Brahim Díaz · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1999
Yoo Yeon-jung, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Yoo Yeon-jung · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1997
Luis Robert Jr., Cuban baseball player Wikipedia: Luis Robert Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1996
Alec Bohm, American baseball player Wikipedia: Alec Bohm · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1996
Bokondji Imama, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Bokondji Imama · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1996
Derwin James, American football player Wikipedia: Derwin James · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1995
Zac Gallen, American baseball player Wikipedia: Zac Gallen · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1995
Victoria Kan, Russian tennis player Wikipedia: Victoria Kan · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1994
Kwon Alexander, American football player Wikipedia: Kwon Alexander · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1994
Esther Earl, American author, vlogger, and online personality (died 2010) Wikipedia: Esther Earl · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1994
Younghoe Koo, South Korean-born American football player Wikipedia: Younghoe Koo · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1992
Gamze Bulut, Turkish runner Wikipedia: Gamze Bulut · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1992
Gesa Felicitas Krause, German runner Wikipedia: Gesa Felicitas Krause · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1992
Karlie Kloss, American fashion model Wikipedia: Karlie Kloss · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1990
Jourdan Dunn, English model Wikipedia: Jourdan Dunn · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1990
Kang Min-kyung, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Kang Min-kyung · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1989
Jules Bianchi, French racing driver (died 2015) Wikipedia: Jules Bianchi · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1989
Tyrod Taylor, American football player Wikipedia: Tyrod Taylor · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1989
Nick Viergever, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Nick Viergever · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1987
Kim Hyung-jun, South Korean singer and dancer Wikipedia: Kim Hyung-jun · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1986
Charlotte Casiraghi, Monégasque journalist, co-founded Ever Manifesto Wikipedia: Charlotte Casiraghi · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1986
Darya Domracheva, Belarusian biathlete Wikipedia: Darya Domracheva · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1985
Georgina Haig, Australian actress Wikipedia: Georgina Haig · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1985
Brent Kutzle, American bass player and producer Wikipedia: Brent Kutzle · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1985
Ats Purje, Estonian footballer Wikipedia: Ats Purje · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1985
Sonny Bill Williams, New Zealand rugby player and boxer Wikipedia: Sonny Bill Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1984
Yasin Avcı, Turkish footballer Wikipedia: Yasin Avcı (footballer, born 1984) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1984
Sunil Chhetri, Indian footballer Wikipedia: Sunil Chhetri · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1984
Ryan Lochte, American swimmer Wikipedia: Ryan Lochte · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1983
Ryan Carter, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Ryan Carter · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1982
Kaspar Kokk, Estonian skier Wikipedia: Kaspar Kokk · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1982
Jesse Lumsden, Canadian bobsledder and football player Wikipedia: Jesse Lumsden · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1981
Fikirte Addis, Ethiopian fashion designer Wikipedia: Fikirte Addis · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1981
Pablo Ibáñez, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Pablo Ibáñez · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1980
Nadia Ali, Libyan-American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Nadia Ali (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1980
Dominic Moore, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Dominic Moore · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1980
Hannah Simone, Canadian television host and actress Wikipedia: Hannah Simone · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1979
Evangeline Lilly, Canadian actress Wikipedia: Evangeline Lilly · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
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1978
Joi Chua, Singaporean singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Joi Chua · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1978
Mariusz Jop, Polish footballer Wikipedia: Mariusz Jop · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1978
Dimitrios Zografakis, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Dimitrios Zografakis · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1977
Tom Brady, American football player Wikipedia: Tom Brady · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1977
Óscar Pereiro, Spanish cyclist and footballer Wikipedia: Óscar Pereiro · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1976
Troy Glaus, American baseball player Wikipedia: Troy Glaus · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1975
Wael Gomaa, Egyptian footballer Wikipedia: Wael Gomaa · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1975
Argyro Strataki, Greek heptathlete Wikipedia: Argyro Strataki · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1973
Nikos Dabizas, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Nikos Dabizas · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1973
Michael Ealy, American actor Wikipedia: Michael Ealy · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1972
Sandis Ozoliņš, Latvian ice hockey player and politician Wikipedia: Sandis Ozoliņš · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1971
Forbes Johnston, Scottish footballer (died 2007) Wikipedia: Forbes Johnston · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1971
DJ Spinderella, American DJ, rapper, producer, and actress Wikipedia: DJ Spinderella · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1970
Stephen Carpenter, American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Stephen Carpenter · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1970
Gina G, Australian singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Gina G · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1970
Masahiro Sakurai, Japanese video game designer Wikipedia: Masahiro Sakurai · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1969
Doug Overton, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Doug Overton · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1968
Rod Beck, American baseball player (died 2007) Wikipedia: Rod Beck · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1967
Mathieu Kassovitz, French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Mathieu Kassovitz · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1967
Skin, English singer and guitarist Wikipedia: Skin (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1966
Brent Butt, Canadian actor, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Brent Butt · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1966
Gizz Butt, English singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Gizz Butt · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1966
Eric Esch, American wrestler, boxer, and mixed martial artist Wikipedia: Eric Esch · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1966
Robert Laimer, Austrian politician Wikipedia: Robert Laimer · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1964
Lucky Dube, South African singer and keyboard player (died 2007) Wikipedia: Lucky Dube · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1964
Ralph Knibbs, British rugby union player Wikipedia: Ralph Knibbs · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1964
Nate McMillan, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Nate McMillan · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1964
Kevin Sumlin, American football player and coach Wikipedia: Kevin Sumlin · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1964
Abhisit Vejjajiva, English-Thai economist and politician, 27th Prime Minister of Thailand Wikipedia: Abhisit Vejjajiva · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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1963
Tasmin Archer, English pop singer Wikipedia: Tasmin Archer · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1963
Frano Botica, New Zealand rugby player and coach Wikipedia: Frano Botica · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1963
James Hetfield, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: James Hetfield · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
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1963
David Knox, Australian rugby player Wikipedia: David Knox (rugby union) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1963
Ed Roland, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Ed Roland · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1963
Lisa Ann Walter, American actress, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Lisa Ann Walter · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1963
Isaiah Washington, American actor and producer Wikipedia: Isaiah Washington · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1961
Molly Hagan, American actress Wikipedia: Molly Hagan · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1961
Nick Harvey, English politician, Minister of State for the Armed Forces Wikipedia: Nick Harvey · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1961
Lee Rocker, American bassist Wikipedia: Lee Rocker · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1960
Tim Mayotte, American tennis player and coach Wikipedia: Tim Mayotte · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1960
Gopal Sharma, Indian cricketer Wikipedia: Gopal Sharma (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1959
Martin Atkins, English drummer and producer Wikipedia: Martin Atkins · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1959
Mike Gminski, American basketball player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Mike Gminski · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1959
John C. McGinley, American actor and producer Wikipedia: John C. McGinley · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1959
Koichi Tanaka, Japanese chemist and engineer, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Koichi Tanaka · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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1958
Lindsey Hilsum, English journalist and author Wikipedia: Lindsey Hilsum · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1958
Ana Kokkinos, Australian director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Ana Kokkinos · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1957
Bodo Rudwaleit, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Bodo Rudwaleit · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1957
Kate Wilkinson, New Zealand lawyer and politician, 11th New Zealand Minister of Conservation Wikipedia: Kate Wilkinson (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1956
Kirk Brandon, English singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Kirk Brandon · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1956
Todd Christensen, American football player and sportscaster (died 2013) Wikipedia: Todd Christensen · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1956
Dave Cloud, American singer-songwriter and actor (died 2015) Wikipedia: Dave Cloud · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1956
Balwinder Sandhu, Indian cricketer and coach Wikipedia: Balwinder Sandhu · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1956
Ian Crichton, Canadian guitarist Wikipedia: Saga (band) · 15 languages
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1954
Michael Arthur, English physician and academic Wikipedia: Michael Arthur (physician) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1954
Gary Peters, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Gary Peters (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1953
Ian Bairnson, Scottish guitarist, songwriter and saxophonist (died 2023) Wikipedia: Ian Bairnson · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1953
Marlene Dumas, South African painter Wikipedia: Marlene Dumas · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1952
Osvaldo Ardiles, Argentinian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Osvaldo Ardiles · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1951
Marcel Dionne, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Marcel Dionne · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1951
Jay North, American actor (died 2025) Wikipedia: Jay North · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1950
Linda Howard, American author Wikipedia: Linda Howard · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1950
John Landis, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: John Landis · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1950
Jo Marie Payton, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Jo Marie Payton · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1950
Ernesto Samper, Colombian economist and politician, 29th President of Colombia Wikipedia: Ernesto Samper · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1949
Philip Casnoff, American actor and director Wikipedia: Philip Casnoff · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1949
B. B. Dickerson, American bass player and songwriter (died 2021) Wikipedia: War (band) · 16 languages
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1949
Sue Slipman, English politician Wikipedia: Sue Slipman · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1948
Jean-Pierre Raffarin, French lawyer and politician, 166th Prime Minister of France Wikipedia: Jean-Pierre Raffarin · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1947
Ralph Wright, English footballer (died 2020) Wikipedia: Ralph Wright (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1946
Robert Ayling, English businessman Wikipedia: Robert Ayling · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1946
Jack Straw, English lawyer and politician, Shadow Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Wikipedia: Jack Straw · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1946
John York, American bass player, songwriter, and producer Wikipedia: John York (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1945
Eamon Dunphy, Irish footballer and journalist Wikipedia: Eamon Dunphy · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1944
Morris Berman, American historian and social critic Wikipedia: Morris Berman · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1944
Nino Bravo, Spanish singer (died 1973) Wikipedia: Nino Bravo · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1943
Béla Bollobás, Hungarian-English mathematician and academic Wikipedia: Béla Bollobás · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1943
Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson of Sweden Wikipedia: Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1943
Steven Millhauser, American novelist and short story writer Wikipedia: Steven Millhauser · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1941
Juanita Helms, American politician (died 2009) Wikipedia: Juanita Helms · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1941
Beverly Lee, American singer Wikipedia: The Shirelles · 25 languages
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1941
Martha Stewart, American businesswoman, publisher, and author, founded Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Wikipedia: Martha Stewart · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1940
Lance Alworth, American football player Wikipedia: Lance Alworth · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1940
Martin Sheen, American actor and producer Wikipedia: Martin Sheen · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
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1940
James Tyler, American guitarist and songwriter (died 2010) Wikipedia: James Tyler (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1939
Jimmie Nicol, English drummer Wikipedia: Jimmie Nicol · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1939
Apoorva Sengupta, Indian general and cricketer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Apoorva Sengupta · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1938
Terry Wogan, Irish radio and television host (died 2016) Wikipedia: Terry Wogan · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1937
Steven Berkoff, English actor, director, and playwright Wikipedia: Steven Berkoff · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1937
Roland Burris, American lawyer and politician, 39th Illinois Attorney General Wikipedia: Roland Burris · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1937
Duncan Sharpe, Pakistani-Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Duncan Sharpe · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1936
Jerry G. Bishop, American radio and television host (died 2013) Wikipedia: Jerry G. Bishop · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1936
Edward Petherbridge, English actor Wikipedia: Edward Petherbridge · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1935
John Erman, American actor, director, and producer (died 2021) Wikipedia: John Erman · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1935
Georgy Shonin, Ukrainian-Russian general, pilot, and cosmonaut (died 1997) Wikipedia: Georgy Shonin · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1935
Vic Vogel, Canadian pianist, composer, and bandleader (died 2019) Wikipedia: Vic Vogel · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1934
Haystacks Calhoun, American wrestler and actor (died 1989) Wikipedia: Haystacks Calhoun · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1934
Michael Chapman, English bassoon player (died 2005) Wikipedia: Michael Chapman (bassoonist) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1934
Jonas Savimbi, Angolan general, founded UNITA (died 2002) Wikipedia: Jonas Savimbi · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1933
Pat Crawford, Australian cricketer (died 2009) Wikipedia: Pat Crawford · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1930
James Komack, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1997) Wikipedia: James Komack · 9 languages
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1928
Cécile Aubry, French actress, director, and screenwriter (died 2010) Wikipedia: Cécile Aubry · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1928
Henning Moritzen, Danish actor (died 2012) Wikipedia: Henning Moritzen · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1926
Rona Anderson, Scottish actress (died 2013) Wikipedia: Rona Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1926
Tony Bennett, American singer and actor (died 2023) Wikipedia: Tony Bennett · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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1926
Anthony Sampson, English journalist and author (died 2004) Wikipedia: Anthony Sampson · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1926
Gordon Scott, American actor (died 2007) Wikipedia: Gordon Scott · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1926
Rushdy Abaza, Egyptian actor (died 1980) Wikipedia: Rushdy Abaza · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1925
Marv Levy, American-Canadian football player, coach, and manager Wikipedia: Marv Levy · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1925
Lewis Rowland, American neurologist (died 2017) Wikipedia: Lewis Rowland · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1924
Connie Converse, American musician and singer-songwriter (disappeared 1974) Wikipedia: Connie Converse · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1924
Leon Uris, American soldier and author (died 2003) Wikipedia: Leon Uris · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1923
Jean Hagen, American actress (died 1977) Wikipedia: Jean Hagen · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1923
Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria (died 2012) Wikipedia: Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1922
John Eisenhower, American historian, general, and diplomat, 45th United States Ambassador to Belgium (died 2013) Wikipedia: John Eisenhower · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1921
Richard Adler, American composer and producer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Richard Adler · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1921
Hayden Carruth, American poet and critic (died 2008) Wikipedia: Hayden Carruth · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1921
Marilyn Maxwell, American actress (died 1972) Wikipedia: Marilyn Maxwell · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1920
Norman Dewis, English test driver and engineer (died 2019) Wikipedia: Norman Dewis · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1920
Max Fatchen, Australian journalist and author (died 2012) Wikipedia: Max Fatchen · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1920
P. D. James, English author (died 2014) Wikipedia: P. D. James · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1920
Charlie Shavers, American trumpet player and composer (died 1971) Wikipedia: Charlie Shavers · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1920
Elmar Tampõld, Estonian-Canadian architect (died 2013) Wikipedia: Elmar Tampõld · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1918
James MacGregor Burns, American historian, political scientist, and author (died 2014) Wikipedia: James MacGregor Burns · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1918
Sidney Gottlieb, American chemist and theorist (died 1999) Wikipedia: Sidney Gottlieb · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1918
Larry Haines, American actor (died 2008) Wikipedia: Larry Haines · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1918
Eddie Jefferson, American singer-songwriter (died 1979) Wikipedia: Eddie Jefferson · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1917
Les Elgart, American trumpet player and bandleader (died 1995) Wikipedia: Les Elgart · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1916
Shakeel Badayuni, Indian poet and songwriter (died 1970) Wikipedia: Shakeel Badayuni · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1916
José Manuel Moreno, Argentinian footballer and manager (died 1978) Wikipedia: José Manuel Moreno · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1913
Mel Tolkin, Ukrainian-American screenwriter and producer (died 2007) Wikipedia: Mel Tolkin · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1912
Fritz Hellwig, German politician (died 2017) Wikipedia: Fritz Hellwig · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1911
Alex McCrindle, Scottish actor and producer (died 1990) Wikipedia: Alex McCrindle · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1909
Walter Van Tilburg Clark, American author and educator (died 1971) Wikipedia: Walter Van Tilburg Clark · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1907
Lawrence Brown, American trombonist and composer (died 1988) Wikipedia: Lawrence Brown (jazz trombonist) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1907
Ernesto Geisel, Brazilian general and politician, 29th President of Brazil (died 1996) Wikipedia: Ernesto Geisel · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1907
Yang Shangkun, Chinese politician, and President of China (died 1998) Wikipedia: Yang Shangkun · 43 languages
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1905
Franz König, Austrian cardinal (died 2004) Wikipedia: Franz König · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1904
Dolores del Río, Mexican actress (died 1983) Wikipedia: Dolores del Río · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1904
Clifford D. Simak, American journalist and author (died 1988) Wikipedia: Clifford D. Simak · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1903
Habib Bourguiba, Tunisian journalist and politician, 1st President of the Republic of Tunisia (died 2000) Wikipedia: Habib Bourguiba · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
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1902
Regina Jonas, German rabbi (died 1944) Wikipedia: Regina Jonas · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1902
David Buttolph, American film composer (died 1983) Wikipedia: David Buttolph · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1901
John C. Stennis, American lawyer and politician (died 1995) Wikipedia: John C. Stennis · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1901
Stefan Wyszyński, Polish cardinal (died 1981) Wikipedia: Stefan Wyszyński · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1900
Ernie Pyle, American soldier and journalist (died 1945) Wikipedia: Ernie Pyle · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1900
John T. Scopes, American educator (died 1970) Wikipedia: John T. Scopes · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1899
Louis Chiron, Monegasque race car driver (died 1979) Wikipedia: Louis Chiron · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1896
Ralph Horween, American football player and coach (died 1997) Wikipedia: Ralph Horween · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1895
Allen Bathurst, Lord Apsley, English politician (died 1942) Wikipedia: Allen Bathurst, Lord Apsley · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1894
Harry Heilmann, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 1951) Wikipedia: Harry Heilmann · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1890
Konstantin Melnikov, Russian architect, designed the Rusakov Workers' Club (died 1974) Wikipedia: Konstantin Melnikov · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1887
Rupert Brooke, English poet (died 1915) Wikipedia: Rupert Brooke · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1887
August Wesley, Finnish journalist, trade unionist, and revolutionary (died ?)[citation needed] Wikipedia: August Wesley · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1886
Maithili Sharan Gupt, Indian poet and playwright (died 1964) Wikipedia: Maithilisharan Gupt · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1872
Haakon VII of Norway (died 1957) Wikipedia: Haakon VII · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
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1871
Vernon Louis Parrington, American historian and scholar (died 1929) Wikipedia: Vernon Louis Parrington · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1867
Stanley Baldwin, English businessman and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (died 1947) Wikipedia: Stanley Baldwin · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
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1863
Géza Gárdonyi, Hungarian author and journalist (died 1922) Wikipedia: Géza Gárdonyi · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1860
William Kennedy Dickson, French-Scottish actor, director, and producer (died 1935) Wikipedia: William Kennedy Dickson · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1856
Alfred Deakin, Australian lawyer and politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Australia (died 1919) Wikipedia: Alfred Deakin · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
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1850
Reginald Heber Roe, English-Australian swimmer, tennis player, and academic (died 1926) Wikipedia: Reginald Heber Roe · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1840
John Bigham, 1st Viscount Mersey, English jurist and politician (died 1929) Wikipedia: John Bigham, 1st Viscount Mersey · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1837
Julien Reverchon, French botanist (died 1905) Wikipedia: Julien Reverchon · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1832
Ivan Zajc, Croatian composer, conductor, and director (died 1914) Wikipedia: Ivan Zajc · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1823
Thomas Francis Meagher, Irish-American revolutionary and military leader, territorial governor of Montana (died 1867) Wikipedia: Thomas Francis Meagher · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1823
Francisco Asenjo Barbieri, Spanish clarinetist, composer, and musicologist (died 1894) Wikipedia: Francisco Asenjo Barbieri · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1817
Archduke Albrecht, Duke of Teschen (died 1895) Wikipedia: Archduke Albrecht, Duke of Teschen · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1811
Elisha Otis, American businessman, founded the Otis Elevator Company (died 1861) Wikipedia: Elisha Otis · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1808
Hamilton Fish, American lawyer and politician, 26th United States Secretary of State (died 1893) Wikipedia: Hamilton Fish · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1803
Joseph Paxton, English gardener and architect, designed The Crystal Palace (died 1865) Wikipedia: Joseph Paxton · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1770
Frederick William III of Prussia (died 1840) Wikipedia: Frederick William III · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1766
Aaron Chorin, Hungarian rabbi and author (died 1844) Wikipedia: Aaron Chorin · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1724
Alvise Foscari, Venetian admiral (died 1790) Wikipedia: Alvise Foscari · 1 language
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1692
John Henley, English minister and poet (died 1759) Wikipedia: John Henley (preacher) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1622
Wolfgang Julius, Count of Hohenlohe-Neuenstein, German field marshal (died 1698) Wikipedia: Wolfgang Julius, Count of Hohenlohe-Neuenstein · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1509
Étienne Dolet, French scholar and translator (died 1546) Wikipedia: Étienne Dolet · 25 languages
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1491
Maria of Jülich-Berg, German noblewoman (died 1543) Wikipedia: Maria of Jülich-Berg · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1486
Imperia Cognati, Italian courtesan (died 1512) Wikipedia: Imperia Cognati · 8 languages
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1442
Galeotto I Pico, Duke of Mirandola (died 1499) Wikipedia: Galeotto I Pico · 5 languages
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2025
Loni Anderson, American actress (born 1945) Wikipedia: Loni Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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2024
Yamini Krishnamurthy, Indian dancer (born 1940) Wikipedia: Yamini Krishnamurthy · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2023
Mark Margolis, American actor (born 1939) Wikipedia: Mark Margolis · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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2023
Bram Moolenaar, Dutch software engineer (born 1961) Wikipedia: Bram Moolenaar · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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2022
Jackie Walorski, American politician (born 1963) Wikipedia: Jackie Walorski · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2020
John Hume, Northern Irish politician (born 1937) Wikipedia: John Hume · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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2015
Robert Conquest, English-American historian, poet, and academic (born 1917) Wikipedia: Robert Conquest · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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2015
Mel Farr, American football player and businessman (born 1944) Wikipedia: Mel Farr · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2015
Coleen Gray, American actress (born 1922) Wikipedia: Coleen Gray · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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2015
Margot Loyola, Chilean singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1918) Wikipedia: Margot Loyola · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2015
Johanna Quandt, German businesswoman (born 1926) Wikipedia: Johanna Quandt · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2015
Jef Murray, American artist and author (born 1960) Wikipedia: Jef Murray · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2014
Miangul Aurangzeb, Pakistani captain and politician, 19th Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (born 1928) Wikipedia: Miangul Aurangzeb · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2014
Edward Clancy, Australian cardinal (born 1923) Wikipedia: Edward Clancy (cardinal) · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2014
Dorothy Salisbury Davis, American author (born 1916) Wikipedia: Dorothy Salisbury Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2014
Kenny Drew, Jr., American pianist and composer (born 1958) Wikipedia: Kenny Drew Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2014
Lydia Yu-Jose, Filipino political scientist and academic (born 1944) Wikipedia: Lydia Yu-Jose · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2013
John Coombs, English-Monegasque race car driver and businessman (born 1922) Wikipedia: John Coombs · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2013
Jack English Hightower, American lawyer and politician (born 1926) Wikipedia: Jack Hightower · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2013
Jack Hynes, Scottish-American soccer player and manager (born 1920) Wikipedia: Jack Hynes (soccer) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2012
Frank Evans, American baseball player, coach, and manager (born 1921) Wikipedia: Frank Evans (baseball) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2012
Martin Fleischmann, Czech-English chemist and academic (born 1927) Wikipedia: Martin Fleischmann · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2012
Paul McCracken, American economist and academic (born 1915) Wikipedia: Paul McCracken (economist) · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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2012
John Pritchard, American basketball player (born 1927) Wikipedia: John Pritchard (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2012
George Shanard, American politician and agribusinessman (born 1926) Wikipedia: George Shanard · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2011
William Sleator, American author (born 1945) Wikipedia: William Sleator · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2011
Bubba Smith, American football player and actor (born 1945) Wikipedia: Bubba Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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2010
Bobby Hebb, American singer-songwriter (born 1938) Wikipedia: Bobby Hebb · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2009
Nikolaos Makarezos, Greek soldier and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Greece (born 1919) Wikipedia: Nikolaos Makarezos · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2008
Skip Caray, American sportscaster (born 1939) Wikipedia: Skip Caray · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2008
Erik Darling, American singer-songwriter (born 1933) Wikipedia: Erik Darling · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2008
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Russian novelist, dramatist and historian, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1918) Wikipedia: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn · ✓ Wikidata · 160 languages
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2007
John Gardner, English author (born 1926) Wikipedia: John Gardner (British writer) · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2007
Peter Thorup, Danish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1948) Wikipedia: Peter Thorup · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2006
Arthur Lee, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1945) Wikipedia: Arthur Lee (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2006
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, German-English soprano and actress (born 1915) Wikipedia: Elisabeth Schwarzkopf · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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2005
Françoise d'Eaubonne, French author and poet (born 1920) Wikipedia: Françoise d'Eaubonne · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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2004
Henri Cartier-Bresson, French photographer and painter (born 1908) Wikipedia: Henri Cartier-Bresson · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
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2003
Roger Voudouris, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1954) Wikipedia: Roger Voudouris · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2001
Christopher Hewett, English actor and director (born 1922) Wikipedia: Christopher Hewett · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2000
Joann Lõssov, Estonian basketball player and coach (born 1921) Wikipedia: Joann Lõssov · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1999
Rod Ansell, Australian hunter (born 1953) Wikipedia: Rod Ansell · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1999
Byron Farwell, American historian and author (born 1921) Wikipedia: Byron Farwell · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1998
Alfred Schnittke, Russian composer and journalist (born 1934) Wikipedia: Alfred Schnittke · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1997
Pietro Rizzuto, Italian-Canadian lawyer and politician (born 1934) Wikipedia: Pietro Rizzuto · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1996
Jørgen Garde, Danish admiral (born 1939) Wikipedia: Jørgen Garde · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1995
Ida Lupino, English-American actress and director (born 1918) Wikipedia: Ida Lupino · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1995
Edward Whittemore, American soldier and author (born 1933) Wikipedia: Edward Whittemore · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1992
Wang Hongwen, Chinese labor activist and politician, member of the Gang of Four (born 1935) Wikipedia: Wang Hongwen · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1983
Carolyn Jones, American actress (born 1930) Wikipedia: Carolyn Jones · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1979
Bertil Ohlin, Swedish economist and politician, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1899) Wikipedia: Bertil Ohlin · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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1979
Angelos Terzakis, Greek author and playwright (born 1907) Wikipedia: Angelos Terzakis · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1977
Makarios III, Cypriot archbishop and politician, 1st President of the Republic of Cyprus (born 1913) Wikipedia: Makarios III · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1977
Alfred Lunt, American actor and director (born 1892) Wikipedia: Alfred Lunt · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1975
Andreas Embirikos, Greek poet and photographer (born 1901) Wikipedia: Andreas Embirikos · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1974
Edgar Johan Kuusik, Estonian architect and interior designer (born 1888) Wikipedia: Edgar Johan Kuusik · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1973
Richard Marshall, American general (born 1895) Wikipedia: Richard Marshall (United States Army officer) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1972
Giannis Papaioannou, Turkish-Greek composer (born 1913) Wikipedia: Giannis Papaioannou · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1969
Alexander Mair, Australian politician, 26th Premier of New South Wales (born 1889) Wikipedia: Alexander Mair · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1968
Konstantin Rokossovsky, Marshal of the Soviet Union during World War II (born 1896) Wikipedia: Konstantin Rokossovsky · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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1966
Lenny Bruce, American comedian, actor, and screenwriter (born 1925) Wikipedia: Lenny Bruce · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1964
Flannery O'Connor, American short story writer and novelist (born 1925) Wikipedia: Flannery O'Connor · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
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1963
Signe Salén, Swedish doctor (born 1871) Wikipedia: Signe Salén · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1961
Hilda Rix Nicholas, Australian artist (born 1884) Wikipedia: Hilda Rix Nicholas · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1959
Herb Byrne, Australian footballer (born 1887) Wikipedia: Herb Byrne · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1958
Peter Collins, English race car driver (born 1931) Wikipedia: Peter Collins (racing driver) · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1954
Colette, French novelist and journalist (born 1873) Wikipedia: Colette · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
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1949
Ignotus, Hungarian poet and author (born 1869) Wikipedia: Ignotus · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1943
Frumka Płotnicka, Polish resistance fighter during World War II (born 1914) Wikipedia: Frumka Płotnicka · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1942
Richard Willstätter, German-Swiss chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1872) Wikipedia: Richard Willstätter · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
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1936
Konstantin Konik, Estonian surgeon and politician, 19th Estonian Minister of Education (born 1873) Wikipedia: Konstantin Konik · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1929
Emile Berliner, German-American inventor and businessman, invented the phonograph (born 1851) Wikipedia: Emile Berliner · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1929
Thorstein Veblen, American economist and sociologist (born 1857) Wikipedia: Thorstein Veblen · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1925
William Bruce, Australian cricketer (born 1864) Wikipedia: William Bruce (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1924
Joseph Conrad, British novelist (born 1857) Wikipedia: Joseph Conrad · ✓ Wikidata · 129 languages
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1922
Ture Malmgren, Swedish journalist and politician (born 1851) Wikipedia: Ture Malmgren · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1920
Peeter Süda, Estonian organist and composer (born 1883) Wikipedia: Peeter Süda · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1917
Ferdinand Georg Frobenius, German mathematician and academic (born 1849) Wikipedia: Ferdinand Georg Frobenius · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1916
Roger Casement, executed Irish poet and activist (born 1864) Wikipedia: Roger Casement · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1913
William Lyne, Australian politician, 13th Premier of New South Wales (born 1844) Wikipedia: William Lyne · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1894
George Inness, American painter (born 1825) Wikipedia: George Inness · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1879
Joseph Severn, English painter (born 1793) Wikipedia: Joseph Severn · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1877
William B. Ogden, American businessman and politician, 1st Mayor of Chicago (born 1805) Wikipedia: William B. Ogden · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1867
August Böckh, German historian and scholar (born 1785) Wikipedia: August Böckh · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1866
Gábor Klauzál, Hungarian politician, Hungarian Minister of Agriculture (born 1804) Wikipedia: Gábor Klauzál · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1857
Eugène Sue, French author and politician (born 1804) Wikipedia: Eugène Sue · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1839
Dorothea von Schlegel, German author and translator (born 1763) Wikipedia: Dorothea von Schlegel · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1835
Wenzel Müller, Austrian composer and conductor (born 1767) Wikipedia: Wenzel Müller · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1805
Christopher Anstey, English author and poet (born 1724) Wikipedia: Christopher Anstey · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1797
Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst, English field marshal and politician, Colonial Governor of Virginia (born 1717) Wikipedia: Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1792
Richard Arkwright, English engineer and businessman (born 1732) Wikipedia: Richard Arkwright · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1780
Étienne Bonnot de Condillac, French epistemologist and philosopher (born 1715) Wikipedia: Étienne Bonnot de Condillac · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1773
Stanisław Konarski, Polish poet and playwright (born 1700) Wikipedia: Stanisław Konarski · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1761
Johann Matthias Gesner, German scholar and academic (born 1691) Wikipedia: Johann Matthias Gesner · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1721
Grinling Gibbons, Dutch-English sculptor and woodcarver (born 1648) Wikipedia: Grinling Gibbons · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1720
Anthonie Heinsius, Dutch politician (born 1641) Wikipedia: Anthonie Heinsius · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1712
Joshua Barnes, English historian and scholar (born 1654) Wikipedia: Joshua Barnes · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1621
Guillaume du Vair, French lawyer and author (born 1556) Wikipedia: Guillaume du Vair · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1604
Bernardino de Mendoza, Spanish commander and diplomat (born 1540) Wikipedia: Bernardino de Mendoza · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1546
Antonio da Sangallo the Younger, Italian architect, designed the Apostolic Palace (born 1484) Wikipedia: Antonio da Sangallo the Younger · 30 languages
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1546
Étienne Dolet, French scholar and translator (born 1509) Wikipedia: Étienne Dolet · 25 languages
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1530
Francesco Ferruccio, Italian captain (born 1489) Wikipedia: Francesco Ferruccio · 13 languages
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1527
Scaramuccia Trivulzio, Italian cardinal Wikipedia: Scaramuccia Trivulzio · 11 languages
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1460
James II, king of Scotland (born 1430) Wikipedia: James II of Scotland · 60 languages
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1355
Bartholomew de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh, English nobleman Wikipedia: Bartholomew Burghersh the elder · 4 languages
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1003
At-Ta'i, Abbasid caliph (born 929) Wikipedia: Al-Ta'i' · 31 languages
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979
Thietmar, margrave of Meissen Wikipedia: Thietmar, Margrave of Meissen · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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925
Cao, Chinese empress dowager Wikipedia: Empress Dowager Cao (Li Cunxu's mother) · 4 languages
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908
Burchard, duke of Thuringia Wikipedia: Burchard, Duke of Thuringia · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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908
Egino, duke of Thuringia Wikipedia: Egino, Duke of Thuringia · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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908
Rudolf I, bishop of Würzburg Wikipedia: Rudolf I (bishop of Würzburg) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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