Events on 12 December include:
- At the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to become World Drivers' Champion (2021)
- 2019 United Kingdom general election — election to the 58th United Kingdom House of Commons (2019)
- Three trains collided near Clapham Junction railway station in London, killing 35 people and injuring 484 others (1988)
This page gathers 57 events, 138 births and 69 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 115 to 2024.
Events · United Kingdom
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2021
At the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to become World Drivers' Champion. Wikipedia: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 34 languages
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2019
2019 United Kingdom general election — election to the 58th United Kingdom House of Commons Wikipedia: 2019 United Kingdom general election · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1988
Three trains collided near Clapham Junction railway station in London, killing 35 people and injuring 484 others. Wikipedia: Clapham Junction rail crash · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1963
Kenya declares independence from Great Britain. Wikipedia: Kenya · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 337 languages
Archive: Mount Kenya — Finnish National Gallery · Europeana
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1939
The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duchess (pictured) collided with HMS Barham, the battleship she was escorting, and Duchess sank with heavy loss of life. Wikipedia: Royal Navy · 71 languages
Archive: L52, Royal Navy (?) — Naval Museum · Europeana
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1866
England's worst mining disaster occurred when a series of explosions (depicted) caused by flammable gases ripped through the Oaks Colliery, killing 361 people. Wikipedia: Oaks explosion · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
Around the world
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2024
Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju became the undisputed World Chess Champion in a tournament held in Singapore, making him the 18th and the youngest champion in chess history. Wikipedia: Grandmaster (chess) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 68 languages
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2022
Blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh — 2022 part of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict Wikipedia: Blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2021
2021 New Caledonian independence referendum — Independence referendum in New Caledonia Wikipedia: 2021 New Caledonian independence referendum · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2019
The Game Awards 2019 — annual video game award ceremony Wikipedia: The Game Awards 2019 · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2019
2019 Algerian presidential election — election Wikipedia: 2019 Algerian presidential election · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2015
The Paris Agreement relating to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is adopted. Wikipedia: Paris Agreement · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
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2015
28th European Film Awards — the 28th European Film Awards were presented on 12 December 2015 in Berlin, Germany Wikipedia: 28th European Film Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2015
2015 Saudi Arabian municipal elections Wikipedia: 2015 Saudi Arabian municipal elections · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2012
North Korea made its first successful satellite launch, as Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2 reached orbit. Wikipedia: Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 13 languages
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2010
2010 European Cross Country Championships — international athletics championship event Wikipedia: 2010 European Cross Country Championships · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2009
Miss World 2009 — beauty pageant edition Wikipedia: Miss World 2009 · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2009
22nd European Film Awards — award ceremony Wikipedia: 22nd European Film Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2004
2004 European Cross Country Championships — international athletics championship event Wikipedia: 2004 European Cross Country Championships · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2001
Prime Minister of Vietnam Phan Văn Khải announces the decision on upgrading the Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng nature reserve to a national park, providing information on projects for the conservation and development of the park and revised maps. Wikipedia: Prime Minister of Vietnam · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 29 languages
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2000
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Bush v. Gore that the recount of ballots cast in Florida for the presidential election be stopped, effectively making George W. Bush (pictured) the winner. Wikipedia: Supreme Court of the United States · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1999
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits the Philippines's main island of Luzon, killing six people, injuring 40, and causing power outages that affected the capital Manila. Wikipedia: 1999 Luzon earthquake · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 2 languages
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1999
1999 European Cross Country Championships — international athletics championship event Wikipedia: 1999 European Cross Country Championships · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1993
1993 Russian legislative election — legislative election in Russia Wikipedia: 1993 Russian legislative election · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1990
1990 Danish general election Wikipedia: 1990 Danish general election · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1989
No Holds Barred (1989 film) — 1989 film by Thomas J. Wright Wikipedia: No Holds Barred (1989 film) · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1986
Aeroflot Flight 892 — 1986 Tu-134 crash near Berlin Wikipedia: Aeroflot Flight 892 · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1985
Arrow Air Flight 1285R, a McDonnell Douglas DC-8, crashes after takeoff in Gander, Newfoundland, killing all 256 people on board, including 236 members of the United States Army's 101st Airborne Division. Wikipedia: Arrow Air Flight 1285R · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1979
A magnitude-8.2 earthquake struck just off the shore of Tumaco, Colombia, causing at least 300 deaths, mostly by the resulting tsunami. Wikipedia: 1979 Tumaco earthquake · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1979
Coup d'état of December Twelfth occurs in South Korea. Wikipedia: 1979 South Korean coup d'état · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1969
The Greek junta announced its withdrawal from the Council of Europe after the junta was found guilty of torture and other human-rights violations by the European Commission of Human Rights. Wikipedia: Greek junta · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 45 languages
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1969
The Piazza Fontana bombing; a bomb explodes at the headquarters of Banca Nazionale dell'Agricoltura (the National Agricultural Bank) in Piazza Fontana in Milan, Italy, killing 17 people and wounding 88. The same afternoon, three more bombs are detonated in Rome and Milan, and another is found unexploded. Wikipedia: Piazza Fontana bombing · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1968
Pan Am Flight 217 — aviation accident Wikipedia: Pan Am Flight 217 · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1964
Jomo Kenyatta became the first president of the Republic of Kenya. Wikipedia: Jomo Kenyatta · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1959
1959 United States Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1959 Wikipedia: 1959 United States Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1956
United Nations Security Council Resolution 121 relating to acceptance of Japan to the United Nations is adopted. Wikipedia: United Nations Security Council Resolution 121 · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1946
United Nations Security Council Resolution 13 relating to acceptance of Siam (now Thailand) to the United Nations is adopted. Wikipedia: United Nations Security Council Resolution 13 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1945
The People's Republic of Korea is outlawed in the South, by order of the United States Army Military Government in Korea. Wikipedia: People's Republic of Korea · 33 languages
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1942
World War II: German troops began Operation Winter Storm, an attempt to relieve encircled Axis forces during the Battle of Stalingrad. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1941
The Holocaust: At a Nazi Party meeting in the Reich Chancellery, Adolf Hitler declared the imminent destruction of the Jewish people. Wikipedia: The Holocaust · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1941
World War II: Fifty-four Japanese A6M Zero fighters raid Batangas Field, Philippines. Jesús Villamor and four Filipino fighter pilots fend them off; César Basa is killed. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1939
Winter War: The Battle of Tolvajärvi, also known as the first major Finnish victory in the Winter War, begins. Wikipedia: Winter War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1937
Second Sino-Japanese War: USS Panay incident: Japanese aircraft bomb and sink U.S. gunboat USS Panay on the Yangtze river in China. Wikipedia: Second Sino-Japanese War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1936
Republic of China leader Chiang Kai-shek was kidnapped by Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang, a former warlord of Manchuria. Wikipedia: Republic of China (1912–1949) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1935
The Lebensborn Project, a Nazi reproduction program, is founded by Heinrich Himmler. Wikipedia: Lebensborn · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1917
Father Edward J. Flanagan founds Boys Town as a farm village for wayward boys. Wikipedia: Edward J. Flanagan · 13 languages
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1917
Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne derailment — train wreck Wikipedia: Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne derailment · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1915
Yuan Shikai declares the establishment of the Empire of China and proclaims himself Emperor. Wikipedia: Yuan Shikai · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1901
Guglielmo Marconi receives the first transatlantic radio signal (the letter "S" [•••] in Morse Code), at Signal Hill in St John's, Newfoundland. Wikipedia: Guglielmo Marconi · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 130 languages
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1870
Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina becomes the second black U.S. congressman. Wikipedia: Joseph Rainey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 12 languages
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1862
American Civil War: USS Cairo sinks on the Yazoo River. Wikipedia: American Civil War · 170 languages
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1846
Mallarino–Bidlack Treaty — treaty signed between New Granada and the United States Wikipedia: Mallarino–Bidlack Treaty · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1787
Pennsylvania becomes the second state to ratify the US Constitution. Wikipedia: Pennsylvania · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 235 languages
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1510
Battle of Merv — 1510 battle between the Safavid Iran and the Shaybanids Wikipedia: Battle of Merv · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1388
Unable to defend her possessions, Maria of Enghien sold the lordship of Argos and Nauplia to the Republic of Venice. Wikipedia: Mary of Enghien · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 18 languages
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627
At the Battle of Nineveh, the Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeated the forces of Sasanian emperor Khosrow II, commanded by Rhahzadh, near present-day Mosul, Iraq. Wikipedia: Battle of Nineveh (627) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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115
115 Antioch earthquake — 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Antakya in south-central Turkey on December 13, 115 Wikipedia: 115 Antioch earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
World days
No entries.
Technology
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1988
Three trains collided near Clapham Junction railway station in London, killing 35 people and injuring 484 others. Wikipedia: Clapham Junction rail crash · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2019
The Game Awards 2019 — annual video game award ceremony Wikipedia: The Game Awards 2019 · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
Science
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2012
North Korea made its first successful satellite launch, as Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2 reached orbit. Wikipedia: Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 13 languages
Business
No entries.
Sport
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2021
At the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to become World Drivers' Champion. Wikipedia: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 34 languages
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2024
Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju became the undisputed World Chess Champion in a tournament held in Singapore, making him the 18th and the youngest champion in chess history. Wikipedia: Grandmaster (chess) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 68 languages
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2010
2010 European Cross Country Championships — international athletics championship event Wikipedia: 2010 European Cross Country Championships · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2004
2004 European Cross Country Championships — international athletics championship event Wikipedia: 2004 European Cross Country Championships · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1999
1999 European Cross Country Championships — international athletics championship event Wikipedia: 1999 European Cross Country Championships · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1959
1959 United States Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1959 Wikipedia: 1959 United States Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
Culture
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2015
28th European Film Awards — the 28th European Film Awards were presented on 12 December 2015 in Berlin, Germany Wikipedia: 28th European Film Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2009
22nd European Film Awards — award ceremony Wikipedia: 22nd European Film Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1989
No Holds Barred (1989 film) — 1989 film by Thomas J. Wright Wikipedia: No Holds Barred (1989 film) · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
Births
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2001
Michael Olise, French footballer Wikipedia: Michael Olise · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1997
Ed Oliver, American football player Wikipedia: Ed Oliver (American football) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1996
Lucas Hedges, American actor Wikipedia: Lucas Hedges · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1994
Otto Warmbier, American student imprisoned in North Korea (died 2017) Wikipedia: Otto Warmbier · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1993
Zeli Ismail, English footballer Wikipedia: Zeli Ismail · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1991
Shohjahon Ergashev, Uzbek professional boxer Wikipedia: Shohjahon Ergashev · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1991
Joseph Leilua, Australian-Samoan rugby league player Wikipedia: Joseph Leilua · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1990
Nixon Chepseba, Kenyan runner Wikipedia: Nixon Chepseba · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1990
Dawin, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Dawin · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1990
Victor Moses, Nigerian footballer Wikipedia: Victor Moses · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1990
Tyron Smith, American football player Wikipedia: Tyron Smith · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1988
Isaac John, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Isaac John · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1988
Lonah Chemtai Salpeter, Israeli Olympic marathon runner Wikipedia: Lonah Chemtai Salpeter · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1986
Daddy Birori, Rwandan footballer Wikipedia: Daddy Birori · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1986
Përparim Hetemaj, Finnish footballer Wikipedia: Përparim Hetemaj · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1986
Nina Kolarič, Slovenian long jumper Wikipedia: Nina Kolarič · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1986
T. J. Ward, American football player Wikipedia: T. J. Ward · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1985
Pat Calathes, Greek-American basketball player Wikipedia: Pat Calathes · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1985
Andrew Ladd, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Andrew Ladd · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1984
Daniel Agger, Danish footballer Wikipedia: Daniel Agger · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1983
Roni Porokara, Finnish footballer Wikipedia: Roni Porokara · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1982
Ervin Santana, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Ervin Santana · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1982
Dmitry Tursunov, Russian tennis player and coach Wikipedia: Dmitry Tursunov · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1981
Eddie Kingston, American wrestler Wikipedia: Eddie Kingston · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1981
Pedro Ríos, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Pedro Ríos · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1981
Yuvraj Singh, Indian cricketer Wikipedia: Yuvraj Singh · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1981
Stephen Warnock, English footballer Wikipedia: Stephen Warnock · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1981
Andrew Whitworth, American football player and commentator Wikipedia: Andrew Whitworth · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1980
Dejene Berhanu, Ethiopian runner (died 2010) Wikipedia: Dejene Berhanu · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1980
Dorin Goian, Romanian footballer Wikipedia: Dorin Goian · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1979
Garrett Atkins, American baseball player Wikipedia: Garrett Atkins · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1979
Nate Clements, American football player Wikipedia: Nate Clements · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1979
John Salmons, American basketball player Wikipedia: John Salmons · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1977
Yoel Hernández, Cuban hurdler Wikipedia: Yoel Hernández (hurdler) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1977
Orlando Hudson, American baseball player Wikipedia: Orlando Hudson · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1977
Dean Macey, English decathlete and bobsledder Wikipedia: Dean Macey · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1977
Colin White, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Colin White (ice hockey, born 1977) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1975
Mayim Bialik, American actress, neuroscientist, and author Wikipedia: Mayim Bialik · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1975
Craig Moore, Australian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Craig Moore · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1974
Bernard Lagat, Kenyan-American runner Wikipedia: Bernard Lagat · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1974
Nolberto Solano, Peruvian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Nolberto Solano · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1972
Nicky Eaden, English footballer and coach Wikipedia: Nicky Eaden · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1972
Craig Field, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Craig Field · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1972
Wilson Kipketer, Kenyan-Danish runner Wikipedia: Wilson Kipketer · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1972
Georgios Theodoridis, Greek sprinter Wikipedia: Georgios Theodoridis · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1971
Sammy Korir, Kenyan runner Wikipedia: Sammy Korir · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1970
Mädchen Amick, American actress and director Wikipedia: Mädchen Amick · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1970
Tahir Bilgiç Turkish-Australian comedian and actor Wikipedia: Tahir Bilgiç · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1970
Jennifer Connelly, American actress Wikipedia: Jennifer Connelly · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 89 languages
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1970
Regina Hall, American actress Wikipedia: Regina Hall · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1969
Wilfred Kirochi, Kenyan runner Wikipedia: Wilfred Kirochi · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1969
Fiona May, English-Italian long jumper Wikipedia: Fiona May · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1969
Michael Möllenbeck, German discus thrower (died 2022) Wikipedia: Michael Möllenbeck · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1968
Sašo Udovič, Slovenian footballer Wikipedia: Sašo Udovič · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1967
John Randle, American football player Wikipedia: John Randle · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1965
Russell Batiste Jr., American funk and R&B drummer (died 2023) Wikipedia: Russell Batiste Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1965
Will Carling, English rugby union player Wikipedia: Will Carling · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1964
Haywood Jeffires, American football player and coach Wikipedia: Haywood Jeffires · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1964
Sabu, American wrestler(died 2025) Wikipedia: Sabu (wrestler) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1963
Eduardo Castro Luque, Mexican businessman and politician (died 2012) Wikipedia: Eduardo Castro Luque · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1962
Tracy Austin, American tennis player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Tracy Austin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1962
Arturo Barrios, Mexican-American runner Wikipedia: Arturo Barrios · 14 languages
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1962
Mike Golic, American football player and radio host Wikipedia: Mike Golic · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1961
Andrey Perlov, Russian race walker Wikipedia: Andrey Perlov · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1960
Martina Hellmann, German discus thrower Wikipedia: Martina Hellmann · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1958
Sheree J. Wilson, American actress Wikipedia: Sheree J. Wilson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1957
Sheila E., American singer and musician Wikipedia: Sheila E. · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1956
Johan van der Velde, Dutch cyclist Wikipedia: Johan van der Velde · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1955
Chris Phelan, Irish-Australian rugby league player (died 2026) Wikipedia: Chris Phelan · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1955
Eddy Schepers, Belgian cyclist Wikipedia: Eddy Schepers · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1955
Stephen Smith, Australian politician Wikipedia: Stephen Smith (Australian politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1953
Martin Ferguson, Australian lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Martin Ferguson (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1953
Rafael Septién, Mexican-American football player Wikipedia: Rafael Septién · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1952
Cathy Rigby, American gymnast Wikipedia: Cathy Rigby · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1951
Rehman Malik, Pakistani politician, Pakistani Minister of Interior (died 2022) Wikipedia: Rehman Malik · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1950
Pedro Ferriz de Con, Mexican journalist Wikipedia: Pedro Ferriz de Con · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1950
Heiner Flassbeck, German economist and academic Wikipedia: Heiner Flassbeck · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1950
Rajinikanth, Indian actor Wikipedia: Rajinikanth · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1950
Billy Smith, Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and manager Wikipedia: Billy Smith (ice hockey) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1950
Gorman Thomas, American baseball player Wikipedia: Gorman Thomas · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1949
Bill Nighy, English actor Wikipedia: Bill Nighy · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1949
Marc Ravalomanana, Malagasy businessman and politician, President of Madagascar Wikipedia: Marc Ravalomanana · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1949
David Abulafia, English historian (died 2026) Wikipedia: David Abulafia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1948
Randy Smith, American basketball player (died 2009) Wikipedia: Randy Smith (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1948
Colin Todd, English football player and coach Wikipedia: Colin Todd · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1947
Wings Hauser, American actor (died 2025) Wikipedia: Wings Hauser · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1947
Don Keith, American writer Wikipedia: Don Keith · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1947
Chris Mullin, English journalist and politician Wikipedia: Chris Mullin (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1946
Emerson Fittipaldi, Brazilian racing driver Wikipedia: Emerson Fittipaldi · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1945
Gísli S. Einarsson, Icelandic politician Wikipedia: Gísli S. Einarsson · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1945
Tony Williams, American drummer, composer, and producer (died 1997) Wikipedia: Tony Williams (drummer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1943
Dickey Betts, American musician and songwriter (died 2024) Wikipedia: Dickey Betts · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1943
Grover Washington, Jr., American singer-songwriter, saxophonist, and producer (died 1999) Wikipedia: Grover Washington Jr. · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1942
Bob Thompson, American jazz pianist, composer and arranger Wikipedia: Bob Thompson (musician, born 1942) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1940
Sharad Pawar, Indian politician, Indian Minister of Agriculture Wikipedia: Sharad Pawar · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1940
Dionne Warwick, American singer Wikipedia: Dionne Warwick · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1937
Connie Francis, American singer, musician, and actress (died 2025) Wikipedia: Connie Francis · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1937
Philip Ledger, English pianist, composer, and academic (died 2012) Wikipedia: Philip Ledger · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1936
Iolanda Balaș, Romanian high jumper and educator (died 2016) Wikipedia: Iolanda Balaș · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1934
Miguel de la Madrid, Mexican lawyer and politician, 52nd President of Mexico (died 2012) Wikipedia: Miguel de la Madrid · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1933
Christa Stubnick, German sprinter (died 2021) Wikipedia: Christa Stubnick · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1932
Bob Pettit, American basketball player and coach (died 2026) Wikipedia: Bob Pettit · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1929
Toshiko Akiyoshi, Japanese pianist and composer Wikipedia: Toshiko Akiyoshi · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1928
Helen Frankenthaler, American painter and academic (died 2011) Wikipedia: Helen Frankenthaler · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1927
Robert Noyce, American inventor and businessman, co-founded the Intel Corporation (died 1990) Wikipedia: Robert Noyce · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1926
Étienne-Émile Baulieu, French biochemist and endocrinologist (died 2025) Wikipedia: Étienne-Émile Baulieu · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1925
Ted Kennedy, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2009) Wikipedia: Ted Kennedy (ice hockey) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1925
Dattu Phadkar, Indian cricketer (died 1985) Wikipedia: Dattu Phadkar · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1925
Vladimir Shainsky, Ukrainian-Russian pianist and composer (died 2017) Wikipedia: Vladimir Shainsky · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1924
Ed Koch, American politician, 105th Mayor of New York City (died 2013) Wikipedia: Ed Koch · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1923
Bob Barker, American game show host and producer (died 2023) Wikipedia: Bob Barker · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1923
Bob Dorough, American musician, composer, and producer (died 2018) Wikipedia: Bob Dorough · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1923
Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, Ethiopian pianist, composer and nun (died 2023) Wikipedia: Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1920
Josef Doležal, Czech race walker (died 1999) Wikipedia: Josef Doležal · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1918
Joe Williams, American singer and pianist (died 1999) Wikipedia: Joe Williams (jazz singer) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1915
Frank Sinatra, American singer, actor, and producer (died 1998) Wikipedia: Frank Sinatra · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 138 languages
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1914
Patrick O'Brian, English author (died 2000) Wikipedia: Patrick O'Brian · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1912
Henry Armstrong, American boxer (died 1988) Wikipedia: Henry Armstrong · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1907
Roy Douglas, English pianist and composer (died 2015) Wikipedia: Roy Douglas · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1901
Harald Kaarmann, Estonian footballer (died 1942) Wikipedia: Harald Kaarmann · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1893
Edward G. Robinson, American actor (died 1973) Wikipedia: Edward G. Robinson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1881
Louise Thuliez, French school teacher, resistance fighter during World War I and World War II and author (died 1966) Wikipedia: Louise Thuliez · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1876
Alvin Kraenzlein, American hurdler and runner (died 1928) Wikipedia: Alvin Kraenzlein · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1870
Walter Benona Sharp, American businessman, co-founded Hughes Tool Company (died 1912) Wikipedia: Walter Benona Sharp · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1866
Alfred Werner, Swiss chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1919) Wikipedia: Alfred Werner · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
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1863
Edvard Munch, Norwegian painter (died 1944) Wikipedia: Edvard Munch · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 120 languages
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1845
Bruce Price, American architect, designed the American Surety Building and Bank of the Metropolis (died 1903) Wikipedia: Bruce Price · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1842
Adolf Bötticher, German journalist and historian (died 1901) Wikipedia: Adolf Bötticher · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1830
Joseph Orville Shelby, Confederate general (died 1897) Wikipedia: Joseph O. Shelby · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1821
Gustave Flaubert, French novelist (died 1880) Wikipedia: Gustave Flaubert · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 160 languages
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1812
John Sandfield Macdonald, Canadian lawyer and politician, 1st Premier of Ontario (died 1872) Wikipedia: John Sandfield Macdonald · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1806
Stand Watie, American general (died 1871) Wikipedia: Stand Watie · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1805
Henry Wells, American businessman, co-founded Wells Fargo and American Express (died 1878) Wikipedia: Henry Wells · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1799
Karl Bryullov, Russian painter (died 1852) Wikipedia: Karl Bryullov · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1786
William L. Marcy, American lawyer, judge, and politician, 21st United States Secretary of State (died 1857) Wikipedia: William L. Marcy · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1724
Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood, English admiral and politician (died 1816) Wikipedia: Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1685
Lodovico Giustini, Italian pianist and composer (died 1743) Wikipedia: Lodovico Giustini · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1526
Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz, Spanish admiral (died 1588) Wikipedia: Álvaro de Bazán, Marquis of Santa Cruz · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 23 languages
Deaths
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2021
Vicente Fernández, Mexican actor, ranchera singer, and film producer (born 1940) Wikipedia: Vicente Fernández · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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2021
Bernie Fowler, American politician and environmental advocate (born 1924) Wikipedia: Bernie Fowler · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2021
Maʻafu Tukuiʻaulahi, Tongan politician and military officer, Deputy Prime Minister (born 1955) Wikipedia: Maʻafu Tukuiʻaulahi · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2020
John le Carré, English author (born 1931) Wikipedia: John le Carré · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
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2020
Ann Reinking, American actress, dancer, and choreographer (born 1949) Wikipedia: Ann Reinking · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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2019
Danny Aiello, American actor (born 1933) Wikipedia: Danny Aiello · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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2017
Ed Lee, American politician and attorney, 43rd Mayor of San Francisco (born 1952) Wikipedia: Ed Lee · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2017
Pat DiNizio, American singer and songwriter (born 1955) Wikipedia: Pat DiNizio · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2016
Shirley Hazzard, Australian-American novelist, short story writer, and essayist (born 1931) Wikipedia: Shirley Hazzard · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2015
Frans Geurtsen, Dutch footballer (born 1942) Wikipedia: Frans Geurtsen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2015
Evelyn S. Lieberman, American politician, White House Deputy Chief of Staff (born 1944) Wikipedia: Evelyn S. Lieberman · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2014
Norman Bridwell, American author and illustrator, created Clifford the Big Red Dog (born 1928) Wikipedia: Norman Bridwell · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2014
Ivor Grattan-Guinness, English mathematician, historian, and academic (born 1941) Wikipedia: Ivor Grattan-Guinness · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2014
Herb Plews, American baseball player (born 1928) Wikipedia: Herb Plews · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2013
Tom Laughlin, American actor, director, screenwriter, author, educator, and activist (born 1931) Wikipedia: Tom Laughlin · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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2013
Abdul Quader Molla, Bangladeshi journalist and politician (born 1948) Wikipedia: Abdul Quader Mollah · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2013
Audrey Totter, American actress (born 1917) Wikipedia: Audrey Totter · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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2012
Joe Allbritton, American banker, publisher, and philanthropist, founded the Allbritton Communications Company (born 1924) Wikipedia: Joe Allbritton · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2012
David Tait, English rugby player (born 1987) Wikipedia: David Tait · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2010
Tom Walkinshaw, Scottish race car driver, founded Tom Walkinshaw Racing (born 1946) Wikipedia: Tom Walkinshaw · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2008
Avery Dulles, American cardinal and theologian (born 1918) Wikipedia: Avery Dulles · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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2008
Van Johnson, American actor (born 1916) Wikipedia: Van Johnson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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2007
François al-Hajj, Lebanese general (born 1953) Wikipedia: François al-Hajj · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2007
Ike Turner, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1931) Wikipedia: Ike Turner · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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2006
Paul Arizin, American basketball player (born 1928) Wikipedia: Paul Arizin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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2006
Peter Boyle, American actor (born 1935) Wikipedia: Peter Boyle · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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2006
Raymond P. Shafer, American attorney and politician, 39th Governor of Pennsylvania (born 1917) Wikipedia: Raymond P. Shafer · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2006
Alan Shugart, American engineer and businessman, co-founded Seagate Technology (born 1930) Wikipedia: Alan Shugart · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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2005
Robert Newmyer, American actor and producer (born 1956) Wikipedia: Robert Newmyer · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2005
Annette Stroyberg, Danish actress (born 1936) Wikipedia: Annette Stroyberg · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2005
Gebran Tueni, Lebanese journalist and politician (born 1957) Wikipedia: Gebran Tueni · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2003
Heydar Aliyev, Azerbaijani general and politician, 3rd President of Azerbaijan (born 1923) Wikipedia: Heydar Aliyev · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 92 languages
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2002
Dee Brown, American historian and author (born 1908) Wikipedia: Dee Brown (writer) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2001
Ardito Desio, Italian geologist and explorer (born 1897) Wikipedia: Ardito Desio · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1999
Paul Cadmus, American painter and illustrator (born 1904) Wikipedia: Paul Cadmus · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1999
Joseph Heller, American novelist, short story writer, and playwright(born 1923) Wikipedia: Joseph Heller · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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1998
Lawton Chiles, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 41st Governor of Florida (born 1930) Wikipedia: Lawton Chiles · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1998
Morris Udall, American captain and politician (born 1922) Wikipedia: Mo Udall · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1997
Evgenii Landis, Ukrainian-Russian mathematician and academic (born 1921) Wikipedia: Evgenii Landis · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1996
Vance Packard, American journalist, author, and critic (born 1914) Wikipedia: Vance Packard · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1994
Stuart Roosa, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (born 1933) Wikipedia: Stuart Roosa · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1993
József Antall, Hungarian historian and politician, 35th Prime Minister of Hungary (born 1932) Wikipedia: József Antall · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1985
Anne Baxter, American actress (born 1923) Wikipedia: Anne Baxter · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
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1985
Ian Stewart, Scottish keyboardist and manager (born 1938) Wikipedia: Ian Stewart (musician) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1980
Jean Lesage, Canadian lawyer and politician, 19th Premier of Quebec (born 1912) Wikipedia: Jean Lesage · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1975
Richard Baggallay, English colonel and cricketer (born 1884) Wikipedia: Richard Baggallay (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1970
Doris Blackburn, Australian politician (born 1889) Wikipedia: Doris Blackburn · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1968
Tallulah Bankhead, American actress (born 1902) Wikipedia: Tallulah Bankhead · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1966
Karl Ruberl, Austrian-American swimmer (born 1880) Wikipedia: Karl Ruberl · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1958
Albert Walsh, Canadian lawyer and politician, 1st Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland (born 1900) Wikipedia: Albert Walsh · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1951
Mildred Bailey, American singer (born 1907) Wikipedia: Mildred Bailey · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1948
Marjory Stephenson, British biochemist (born 1885) Wikipedia: Marjory Stephenson · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1941
César Basa, Filipino lieutenant and pilot (born 1915) Wikipedia: César Basa · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1939
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., American actor, producer, and screenwriter (born 1883) Wikipedia: Douglas Fairbanks · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1934
Thorleif Haug, Norwegian skier (born 1894) Wikipedia: Thorleif Haug · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1923
Raymond Radiguet, French author and poet (born 1903) Wikipedia: Raymond Radiguet · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1921
Henrietta Swan Leavitt, American astronomer and academic (born 1868) Wikipedia: Henrietta Swan Leavitt · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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1913
Menelik II, Ethiopian emperor (born 1844) Wikipedia: Menelik II · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1894
John Sparrow David Thompson, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 4th Prime Minister of Canada (born 1845) Wikipedia: John Sparrow David Thompson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1889
Viktor Bunyakovsky, Ukrainian-Russian mathematician and theorist (born 1804) Wikipedia: Viktor Bunyakovsky · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1858
Jacques Viger, Canadian archeologist and politician, 1st Mayor of Montreal (born 1787) Wikipedia: Jacques Viger (mayor) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1803
Prince Frederick Adolf of Sweden (born 1750) Wikipedia: Prince Frederick Adolf, Duke of Östergötland · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1794
Meshullam Feivush Heller, Ukrainian author (born 1742) Wikipedia: Meshullam Feivush Heller · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1766
Johann Christoph Gottsched, German philosopher, author, and critic (born 1700) Wikipedia: Johann Christoph Gottsched · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1751
Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, English philosopher and politician, Secretary at War (born 1678) Wikipedia: Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1572
Loredana Marcello, Dogaressa of Venice, botanist, author Wikipedia: Loredana Marcello · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1296
Isabella of Mar, first wife of Robert Bruce VII (born 1277) Wikipedia: Isabella of Mar · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1204
Maimonides, Jewish physician, philosopher, and scholar (born 1135 or 1138) Wikipedia: Maimonides · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 110 languages
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884
King Carloman II of the Franks (born c.866; hunting accident) Wikipedia: Carloman II · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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