28 December: what happened on this day in history

Events on 28 December include:

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, killing 13 people (1989)
Rendlesham Forest incident — Reported UFO sighting in England in 1980 (1980)
At the general election in Ireland, Constance Markievicz was elected to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom as the first female member of Parliament, although she never took her seat (1918)

This page gathers 58 events, 204 births and 101 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 418 to 2025.

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Events · United Kingdom

National holiday: Boxing Day · observed holiday for 26 December ›

1989
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, killing 13 people. Wikipedia: 1989 Newcastle earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1980
Rendlesham Forest incident — Reported UFO sighting in England in 1980 Wikipedia: Rendlesham Forest incident · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1918
At the general election in Ireland, Constance Markievicz was elected to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom as the first female member of Parliament, although she never took her seat. Wikipedia: 1918 United Kingdom general election in Ireland · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 8 languages
1885
The Indian National Congress is founded in Bombay Presidency, British India. Wikipedia: Indian National Congress · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 98 languagesArchive: Indian National Congress — Public Library Pencho Slaveykov, Varna · Europeana
1879
Tay Bridge disaster: The central part of the Tay Rail Bridge in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom collapses as a train passes over it, killing 75. Wikipedia: Tay Bridge disaster · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1065
Westminster Abbey, built by Edward the Confessor as the first Romanesque church in England, was first consecrated. Wikipedia: Westminster Abbey · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 91 languagesArchive: Westminster Abbey, Londen — Rijksmuseum · Europeana

Around the world

2025
Unrest in the form of mass protests erupt across Iran, the largest uprising in the country since the Iranian Revolution. Wikipedia: 2025–2026 Iranian protests · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
2025
December 2025 Kosovan parliamentary election Wikipedia: December 2025 Kosovan parliamentary election · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2019
A truck bomb is detonated in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing at least 85 people and injuring over 140 more. The militant group Al-Shabaab claims responsibility. Wikipedia: December 2019 Mogadishu bombing · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2018
Netflix released Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, its first interactive content for adults. Wikipedia: Netflix · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
2014
The passenger ferry Norman Atlantic caught fire in the Adriatic Sea, killing an estimated 28 people. Wikipedia: MS Norman Atlantic · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 22 languages
2014
Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 crashed into the Java Sea after the pilots mishandled a non-critical error in the cockpit, which resulted in all 162 people on board being killed in the crash. Wikipedia: Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
2014
2014–15 Croatian presidential election Wikipedia: 2014–15 Croatian presidential election · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2011
Kurdish–Turkish conflict: Acting on information that Kurdish militants were crossing the border from Iraqi territory, two Turkish F-16 jets fired at a group of villagers, killing 34 people. Wikipedia: Kurdistan Workers' Party insurgency · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2010
2010–2012 Algerian protests — protest Wikipedia: 2010–2012 Algerian protests · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
2009
A suicide bomber attacked a Shia procession commemorating the day of Ashura in Karachi, Pakistan, causing 43 deaths. Wikipedia: 2009 Karachi bombing · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2009
Tibetan dissident filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen was imprisoned for subversion by Chinese authorities after a secret trial. Wikipedia: Dhondup Wangchen · 11 languages
2006
Somali Civil War: Troops of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government and their Ethiopian allies captured Mogadishu unopposed. Wikipedia: War in Somalia (2006–2009) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1997
United Airlines Flight 826 — 1997 clear-air turbulence incident Wikipedia: United Airlines Flight 826 · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1991
An unidentified body, later identified as Vivianne Ruiz, was found in garbage bags. Wikipedia: Murder of Vivianne Ruiz · 1 language
1978
United Airlines Flight 173 crashes in a residential neighborhood near Portland International Airport, killing 10 people. Wikipedia: United Airlines Flight 173 · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1973
The United States Endangered Species Act is signed into law by President Richard Nixon. Wikipedia: United States · 427 languages
1972
The last scheduled day for induction into the military by the Selective Service System. Due to the fact that President Richard Nixon declared this day a national day of mourning due to former President Harry S Truman's death, approximately 300 men were not able to report due to most Federal offices being closed. Since the draft was not resumed in 1973, they were never drafted. Wikipedia: Selective Service System · 18 languages
1968
1968 Israeli raid on Beirut Airport — 1968 Israeli Special Forces raid at Beirut Airport Wikipedia: 1968 Israeli raid on Beirut Airport · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1967
American businesswoman Muriel Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Wikipedia: Muriel Siebert · 11 languages
1964
Vietnam War: Viet Cong regiments penetrated the eastern perimeters of the village of Bình Giã, beginning the Battle of Binh Gia. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1963
1963 South African Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1963 Wikipedia: 1963 South African Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1958
"Greatest Game Ever Played": The Baltimore Colts defeat the New York Giants in the first ever National Football League sudden death overtime game at New York's Yankee Stadium to win the NFL Championship. Wikipedia: 1958 NFL Championship Game · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1956
Chin Peng, David Marshall and Tunku Abdul Rahman meet in Baling, Malaya to try to resolve the Malayan Emergency situation. Wikipedia: Chin Peng · 15 languages
1948
The DC-3 airliner NC16002 disappears 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Miami. Wikipedia: Douglas DC-3 · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1944
Maurice Richard becomes the first player to score eight points in one game of NHL ice hockey. Wikipedia: Maurice Richard · 36 languages
1943
World War II: After eight days of brutal house-to-house fighting, the 1st Canadian Infantry Division captured the Italian town of Ortona (pictured). Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 291 languages
1943
Soviet authorities launch Operation Ulussy, beginning the deportation of the Kalmyk nation to Siberia and Central Asia. Wikipedia: Deportation of the Kalmyks · 13 languages
1941
World War II: Operation Anthropoid, the plot to assassinate high-ranking Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich, commences. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 291 languages
1925
The Tokyo Grand Sumo Association became the All Japan Sumo Association at the instigation of Prince-Regent Hirohito, laying the foundations for the world's sole professional sumo association. Wikipedia: Japan Sumo Association · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1916
Up to 1,000 lumber workers initiated a labor strike against the Virginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Company in Minnesota, United States, which lasted over a month. Wikipedia: 1916–1917 northern Minnesota lumber strike · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1912
The first municipally owned streetcars take to the streets in San Francisco. Wikipedia: San Francisco Municipal Railway · 18 languages
1908
An earthquake registering 7.1 Mw struck near Messina, which, along with the subsequent tsunami, killed at least 75,000 people in southern Italy. Wikipedia: 1908 Messina earthquake · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1907
The last confirmed sighting of the now-extinct huia occurred in the Tararua Range on New Zealand's North Island. Wikipedia: Huia · 37 languages
1902
The Syracuse Athletic Club defeat the New York Philadelphians, 5–0, in the first indoor professional football game, which was held at Madison Square Garden. Wikipedia: Syracuse Pros · 2 languages
1895
The Lumière brothers perform for their first paying audience at the Grand Cafe in Boulevard des Capucines. Wikipedia: Lumière brothers · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 80 languages
1895
Wilhelm Röntgen publishes a paper detailing his discovery of a new type of radiation, which later will be known as x-rays. Wikipedia: Wilhelm Röntgen · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 157 languages
1862
American Civil War: Union forces defeated a Confederate cavalry unit in the Van Buren raid, capturing three steamboats, Confederate troops, and various supplies. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1846
Iowa is admitted as the 29th U.S. state. Wikipedia: Iowa · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 224 languages
1836
South Australia and Adelaide are founded. Wikipedia: South Australia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 152 languages
1836
Spain recognizes the independence of Mexico with the signing of the Santa María–Calatrava Treaty. Wikipedia: Spanish attempts to reconquer Mexico · 7 languages
1835
Osceola leads his Seminole warriors in Florida into the Second Seminole War against the United States Army. Wikipedia: Osceola · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 30 languages
1832
John C. Calhoun becomes the first Vice President of the United States to resign. He resigned after being elected Senator from South Carolina. Wikipedia: John C. Calhoun · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 74 languages
1795
Construction of Yonge Street, formerly recognized as the longest street in the world, begins in York, Upper Canada (present-day Toronto). Wikipedia: Yonge Street · 24 languages
1768
King Taksin's coronation achieved through conquest as a king of Thailand and established Thonburi as a capital. Wikipedia: Taksin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 355 languages
1767
Taksin the Great was crowned king of the newly established Thonburi Kingdom at the new capital of Thonburi in present-day Thailand. Wikipedia: Taksin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 46 languages
1659
The Marathas defeat the Adilshahi forces in the Battle of Kolhapur. Wikipedia: Maratha Empire · 78 languages
1612
Galileo Galilei became the first person to observe the planet Neptune (pictured), although he mistakenly catalogued it as a fixed star. Wikipedia: Galileo Galilei · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 270 languages
1308
The reign of Emperor Hanazono of Japan begins. Wikipedia: Emperor Hanazono · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 31 languages
893
An earthquake destroyed the city of Dvin, Armenia, resulting in about 30,000 casualties. Wikipedia: 893 Dvin earthquake · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 9 languages
484
Alaric II (depicted) succeeded his father Euric as King of the Visigoths. Wikipedia: Alaric II · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
457
Majorian is acclaimed as Western Roman emperor. Wikipedia: Majorian · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 61 languages
418
A papal election begins, resulting in the election of Pope Boniface I. Wikipedia: Pope Boniface I · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 77 languages

World days

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Technology

1912
The first municipally owned streetcars take to the streets in San Francisco. Wikipedia: San Francisco Municipal Railway · 18 languages

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Science

1612
Galileo Galilei became the first person to observe the planet Neptune (pictured), although he mistakenly catalogued it as a fixed star. Wikipedia: Galileo Galilei · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 270 languages

Today's news: Science ›

Business

1967
American businesswoman Muriel Siebert became the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Wikipedia: Muriel Siebert · 11 languages
1916
Up to 1,000 lumber workers initiated a labor strike against the Virginia and Rainy Lake Lumber Company in Minnesota, United States, which lasted over a month. Wikipedia: 1916–1917 northern Minnesota lumber strike · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages

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Sport

1963
1963 South African Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1963 Wikipedia: 1963 South African Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1958
"Greatest Game Ever Played": The Baltimore Colts defeat the New York Giants in the first ever National Football League sudden death overtime game at New York's Yankee Stadium to win the NFL Championship. Wikipedia: 1958 NFL Championship Game · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1902
The Syracuse Athletic Club defeat the New York Philadelphians, 5–0, in the first indoor professional football game, which was held at Madison Square Garden. Wikipedia: Syracuse Pros · 2 languages

Today's news: Sport ›

Culture

2009
Tibetan dissident filmmaker Dhondup Wangchen was imprisoned for subversion by Chinese authorities after a secret trial. Wikipedia: Dhondup Wangchen · 11 languages

Today's news: Culture ›

Births

2002
Tom Cannon, British-Irish footballer Wikipedia: Tom Cannon (footballer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2001
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Canadian actress Wikipedia: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1999
Iqbaal Ramadhan, Indonesian actor and singer Wikipedia: Iqbaal Ramadhan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1996
Tanguy Ndombele, French footballer Wikipedia: Tanguy Ndombele · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1995
Dylan Cease, American baseball player Wikipedia: Dylan Cease · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1995
Mauricio Lemos, Uruguayan footballer Wikipedia: Mauricio Lemos · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1995
Nahitan Nández, Uruguayan footballer Wikipedia: Nahitan Nández · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1994
Adam Peaty, English swimmer Wikipedia: Adam Ramsay-Peaty · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1992
Tomáš Jurčo, Slovak ice hockey player Wikipedia: Tomáš Jurčo · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1990
Ayele Abshero, Ethiopian runner Wikipedia: Ayele Abshero · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1990
Marcos Alonso, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Marcos Alonso (footballer, born 1990) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1990
David Archuleta, American singer Wikipedia: David Archuleta · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1990
John Henson, American basketball player Wikipedia: John Henson (basketball) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1990
Bastiaan Lijesen, Dutch swimmer Wikipedia: Bastiaan Lijesen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1989
Austin Barnes, American baseball player Wikipedia: Austin Barnes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1989
Mackenzie Rosman, American actress Wikipedia: Mackenzie Rosman · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1987
Thomas Dekker, American actor and musician Wikipedia: Thomas Dekker (actor) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1986
Tom Huddlestone, English footballer Wikipedia: Tom Huddlestone · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1984
Martin Kaymer, German golfer Wikipedia: Martin Kaymer · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1984
Duane Solomon, American runner Wikipedia: Duane Solomon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1982
Cedric Benson, American football player (died 2019) Wikipedia: Cedric Benson · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1982
Beau Garrett, American actress and model Wikipedia: Beau Garrett · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1982
François Gourmet, Belgian decathlete Wikipedia: François Gourmet · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1982
Curtis Glencross, Canadian hockey player Wikipedia: Curtis Glencross · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1981
Khalid Boulahrouz, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Khalid Boulahrouz · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1981
Elizabeth Jordan Carr, American journalist Wikipedia: Elizabeth Jordan Carr · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1981
Sienna Miller, American-British actress and fashion designer Wikipedia: Sienna Miller · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
1981
David Moss, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: David Moss (ice hockey) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1981
Narsha, South Korean singer and dancer Wikipedia: Narsha · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1981
Frank Turner, English singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Frank Turner · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1981
Mika Väyrynen, Finnish footballer Wikipedia: Mika Väyrynen · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1980
Lomana LuaLua, Congolese footballer Wikipedia: Lomana LuaLua · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1980
Ryta Turava, Belarusian race walker Wikipedia: Ryta Turava · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1979
James Blake, American tennis player Wikipedia: James Blake (tennis) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1979
Senna Gammour, German singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Senna Gammour · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1979
Bill Hall, American baseball player Wikipedia: Bill Hall (utility player) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1979
Zach Hill, American musician and artist Wikipedia: Zach Hill · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1979
André Holland, American actor Wikipedia: André Holland · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1979
Noomi Rapace, Swedish actress Wikipedia: Noomi Rapace · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1978
Chris Coyne, Australian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Chris Coyne · 10 languages
1978
John Legend, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actor Wikipedia: John Legend · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1977
Derrick Brew, American sprinter Wikipedia: Derrick Brew · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1977
Shane Elford, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Shane Elford · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1977
Vanessa Ferlito, American actress Wikipedia: Vanessa Ferlito · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1977
Seun Ogunkoya, Nigerian sprinter Wikipedia: Seun Ogunkoya · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1976
Brendan Hines, American actor and singer Wikipedia: Brendan Hines · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1976
Joe Manganiello, American actor Wikipedia: Joe Manganiello · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1976
Trond Nymark, Norwegian race walker Wikipedia: Trond Nymark · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1976
Ben Tune, Australian rugby player Wikipedia: Ben Tune · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1976
Igor Žiković, Croatian footballer Wikipedia: Igor Žiković · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1976
Deddy Corbuzier, Indonesian presenter and magician Wikipedia: Deddy Corbuzier · 10 languages
1975
B. J. Ryan, American baseball player Wikipedia: B. J. Ryan · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1974
Jocelyn Enriquez, American singer Wikipedia: Jocelyn Enriquez · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1974
Rob Niedermayer, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Rob Niedermayer · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1974
Markus Weinzierl, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Markus Weinzierl · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1973
Holger Blume, German sprinter Wikipedia: Holger Blume · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1973
Marc Blume, German sprinter Wikipedia: Marc Blume · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1973
Seth Meyers, American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host Wikipedia: Seth Meyers · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1973
Ids Postma, Dutch speed skater Wikipedia: Ids Postma · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1972
Roberto Palacios, Peruvian footballer Wikipedia: Roberto Palacios · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1972
Patrick Rafter, Australian-Bermudian tennis player and model Wikipedia: Pat Rafter · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1972
Adam Vinatieri, American football player Wikipedia: Adam Vinatieri · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1971
Benny Agbayani, American baseball player Wikipedia: Benny Agbayani · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1971
Sergi Barjuán, Spanish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Sergi Barjuán · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1971
Anita Doth, Dutch singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Anita Doth · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1971
William Gates, American basketball player Wikipedia: William Gates (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1970
Elaine Hendrix, American actress Wikipedia: Elaine Hendrix · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1970
James Jett, American sprinter and football player Wikipedia: James Jett · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1970
Brenda Schultz-McCarthy, Dutch tennis player Wikipedia: Brenda Schultz-McCarthy · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1969
Linus Torvalds, Finnish-American computer programmer, developed Linux kernel Wikipedia: Linus Torvalds · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 153 languages
1968
Akihiko Hoshide, Japanese engineer and astronaut Wikipedia: Akihiko Hoshide · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1967
Chris Ware, American illustrator Wikipedia: Chris Ware · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1965
Allar Levandi, Estonian skier Wikipedia: Allar Levandi · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1964
Tex Perkins, Australian singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Tex Perkins · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1964
Maite Zúñiga, Spanish runner Wikipedia: Maite Zúñiga · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1962
Michel Petrucciani, French jazz pianist (died 1999) Wikipedia: Michel Petrucciani · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1961
Kent Nielsen, Danish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Kent Nielsen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1960
Ray Bourque, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Ray Bourque · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1960
John Fitzgerald, Australian tennis player, coach, and sportscaster Wikipedia: John Fitzgerald (tennis) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1960
Chad McQueen, American actor and race car driver (died 2024) Wikipedia: Chad McQueen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1960
Melvin Turpin, American basketball player (died 2010) Wikipedia: Melvin Turpin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1959
Hansjörg Kunze, German runner and sportscaster Wikipedia: Hansjörg Kunze · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1959
Daniel Léo Simpson, American composer Wikipedia: Daniel Léo Simpson · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1959
Ana Torroja, Spanish singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Ana Torroja · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1958
Terry Butcher, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Terry Butcher · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1958
Curt Byrum, American golfer Wikipedia: Curt Byrum · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1958
Zoran Gajić, Serbian volleyball trainer Wikipedia: Zoran Gajić · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1956
Nigel Kennedy, English violinist Wikipedia: Nigel Kennedy · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1955
Stephen Frost, English comedian, actor, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Stephen Frost · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1955
Liu Xiaobo, Chinese author, academic, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2017) Wikipedia: Liu Xiaobo · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 117 languages
1954
Tony Ables, American serial killer Wikipedia: Tony Ables · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1954
Gayle King, American television journalist Wikipedia: Gayle King · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1954
Denzel Washington, American actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Denzel Washington · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 111 languages
1953
Richard Clayderman, French pianist Wikipedia: Richard Clayderman · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1953
Tatsumi Fujinami, Japanese wrestler and promoter, founded Dradition wrestling promotion Wikipedia: Tatsumi Fujinami · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1953
Charlie Pierce, American journalist and author Wikipedia: Charlie Pierce · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1953
Martha Wash, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Martha Wash · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1952
Arun Jaitley, Indian lawyer and politician, 9th Indian Minister of Law and Justice (died 2019) Wikipedia: Arun Jaitley · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1952
Bridget Prentice, Scottish educator and politician Wikipedia: Bridget Prentice · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1950
Alex Chilton, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Alex Chilton · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1950
Clifford Cocks, English mathematician and cryptographer Wikipedia: Clifford Cocks · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1950
Rainer Maria Latzke, German-American painter and academic Wikipedia: Rainer Maria Latzke · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1948
Ziggy Modeliste, American drummer Wikipedia: Zigaboo Modeliste · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1947
Dick Diamonde, Dutch-Australian rock bass player (died 2024) Wikipedia: Dick Diamonde · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1947
Aurelio Rodríguez, Mexican baseball player, coach, and manager (died 2000) Wikipedia: Aurelio Rodríguez · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1946
Mike Beebe, American lawyer and politician, 45th Governor of Arkansas Wikipedia: Mike Beebe · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1946
Pierre Falardeau, Canadian director, screenwriter, and activist (died 2009) Wikipedia: Pierre Falardeau · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1946
Hubert Green, American golfer (died 2018) Wikipedia: Hubert Green · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1946
Tim Johnson, American lawyer and politician (died 2024) Wikipedia: Tim Johnson (South Dakota politician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1946
Barbara, Lady Judge, American-English lawyer and businesswoman (died 2020) Wikipedia: Barbara Judge · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1946
Bill Lee, American baseball player and author Wikipedia: Bill Lee (left-handed pitcher) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1946
Laffit Pincay Jr., Panamanian jockey Wikipedia: Laffit Pincay Jr. · 4 languages
1946
Edgar Winter, American singer-songwriter, keyboard player, and producer Wikipedia: Edgar Winter · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1945
Birendra, King of Nepal (died 2001) Wikipedia: Birendra of Nepal · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1945
Max Hastings, English journalist, historian, and author Wikipedia: Max Hastings · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1944
Sandra Faber, American astronomer and academic Wikipedia: Sandra Faber · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1944
Johnny Isakson, American sergeant and politician (died 2021) Wikipedia: Johnny Isakson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1944
Kary Mullis, American biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2019) Wikipedia: Kary Mullis · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
1944
Gordon Taylor, English footballer Wikipedia: Gordon Taylor (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1943
Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne, Peruvian cardinal Wikipedia: Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1943
David Peterson, Canadian lawyer and politician, 20th Premier of Ontario Wikipedia: David Peterson · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1943
Joan Ruddock, Welsh politician Wikipedia: Joan Ruddock · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1942
Roger Swerts, Belgian cyclist Wikipedia: Roger Swerts · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1941
Intikhab Alam, Indian-Pakistani cricketer and coach Wikipedia: Intikhab Alam · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1940
A. K. Antony, Indian lawyer and politician, Indian Minister of Defence Wikipedia: A. K. Antony · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1940
Don Francisco, Chilean-American journalist and talk show host Wikipedia: Don Francisco (television host) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1939
Philip Anschutz, American businessman, founded Anschutz Entertainment Group Wikipedia: Philip Anschutz · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1939
Frank McLintock, Scottish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Frank McLintock · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1939
Michelle Urry, American journalist and illustrator (died 2006) Wikipedia: Michelle Urry · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1938
Dick Sudhalter, American trumpet player, scholar, and critic (died 2008) Wikipedia: Dick Sudhalter · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1937
Ratan Tata, Indian businessman and philanthropist (died 2024) Wikipedia: Ratan Tata · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1936
Alan Coleman, English-Australian director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2013) Wikipedia: Alan Coleman · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1936
Lawrence Schiller, American journalist, director, and producer Wikipedia: Lawrence Schiller · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1934
Rudi Faßnacht, German footballer and manager (died 2000) Wikipedia: Rudi Faßnacht · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1934
Maggie Smith, English actress (died 2024) Wikipedia: Maggie Smith · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 98 languages
1933
John Y. Brown Jr., American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 55th Governor of Kentucky (died 2022) Wikipedia: John Y. Brown Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1932
Dhirubhai Ambani, Indian businessman, founded Reliance Industries (died 2002) Wikipedia: Dhirubhai Ambani · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1932
Dorsey Burnette, American singer-songwriter (died 1979) Wikipedia: Dorsey Burnette · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1932
Roy Hattersley, English journalist and politician, Shadow Home Secretary (died 2026) Wikipedia: Roy Hattersley · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1932
Harry Howell, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2019) Wikipedia: Harry Howell (ice hockey) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1932
Nichelle Nichols, American actress (died 2022) Wikipedia: Nichelle Nichols · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1932
Manuel Puig, Argentine author and playwright (died 1990) Wikipedia: Manuel Puig · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1931
Guy Debord, French theorist and author (died 1994) Wikipedia: Guy Debord · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1931
Martin Milner, American actor (died 2015) Wikipedia: Martin Milner · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1930
Mariam A. Aleem, Egyptian illustrator and academic (died 2010) Wikipedia: Mariam A. Aleem · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1929
Brian Redhead, English journalist and author (died 1994) Wikipedia: Brian Redhead · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1929
Terry Sawchuk, Canadian-American ice hockey player (died 1970) Wikipedia: Terry Sawchuk · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1929
Maarten Schmidt, Dutch astronomer (died 2022) Wikipedia: Maarten Schmidt · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1928
Moe Koffman, Canadian flute player, saxophonist, and composer (died 2001) Wikipedia: Moe Koffman · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1928
John William Thomson, Canadian politician (died 2025) Wikipedia: John William Thomson · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1926
Donald Carr, German-English cricketer and referee (died 2016) Wikipedia: Donald Carr · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1925
Hildegard Knef, German actress and singer (died 2002) Wikipedia: Hildegard Knef · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1925
Milton Obote, Ugandan engineer and politician, 2nd President of Uganda (died 2005) Wikipedia: Milton Obote · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
1924
Girma Wolde-Giorgis, Ethiopian politician; President of Ethiopia (died 2018) Wikipedia: Girma Wolde-Giorgis · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1922
Lionel Bowen, Australian politician, 6th Deputy Prime Minister of Australia (died 2012) Wikipedia: Lionel Bowen · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1922
Stan Lee, American publisher, producer, and actor (died 2018) Wikipedia: Stan Lee · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 99 languages
1921
Johnny Otis, American singer-songwriter and producer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Johnny Otis · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1920
Tufty Mann, South African cricketer (died 1952) Wikipedia: Tufty Mann · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1920
Bruce McCarty, American architect, designed the Knoxville City-County Building (died 2013) Wikipedia: Bruce McCarty · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1920
Steve Van Buren, Honduran-American football player (died 2012) Wikipedia: Steve Van Buren · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1920
Al Wistert, American football player and coach (died 2016) Wikipedia: Al Wistert · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1919
Emily Cheney Neville, American author (died 1997) Wikipedia: Emily Cheney Neville · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1917
Ellis Clarke, Trinidadian politician, 1st President of Trinidad and Tobago (died 2010) Wikipedia: Ellis Clarke · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1914
Bidia Dandaron, Russian author and educator (died 1974) Wikipedia: Bidia Dandaron · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1914
Pops Staples, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2000) Wikipedia: Pops Staples · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1913
Lou Jacobi, Canadian-American actor (died 2009) Wikipedia: Lou Jacobi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1911
Wil van Beveren, Dutch sprinter and journalist (died 2003) Wikipedia: Wil van Beveren · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1910
Billy Williams, American singer (died 1972) Wikipedia: Billy Williams (singer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1908
Lew Ayres, American actor (died 1996) Wikipedia: Lew Ayres · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1907
Ze'ev Ben-Haim, Ukrainian-Israeli linguist and academic (died 2013) Wikipedia: Ze'ev Ben-Haim · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1903
Earl Hines, American pianist and bandleader (died 1983) Wikipedia: Earl Hines · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1903
John von Neumann, Hungarian-American mathematician and physicist (died 1957) Wikipedia: John von Neumann · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 122 languages
1902
Mortimer J. Adler, American philosopher and author (died 2001) Wikipedia: Mortimer J. Adler · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1902
Shen Congwen, Chinese author and educator (died 1988) Wikipedia: Shen Congwen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1900
Ted Lyons, American baseball player (died 1986) Wikipedia: Ted Lyons · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1898
Carl-Gustaf Rossby, Swedish-American meteorologist and academic (died 1957) Wikipedia: Carl-Gustaf Rossby · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1898
Shigematsu Sakaibara, Japanese admiral (died 1947) Wikipedia: Shigematsu Sakaibara · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1895
Carol Ryrie Brink, American author and playwright (died 1981) Wikipedia: Carol Ryrie Brink · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1894
Burnita Shelton Matthews, American judge (died 1988) Wikipedia: Burnita Shelton Matthews · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1890
Quincy Wright, American political scientist, historian, and academic (died 1970) Wikipedia: Quincy Wright · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1888
F. W. Murnau, German-American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1931) Wikipedia: F. W. Murnau · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1887
Werner Kolhörster, German physicist and academic (died 1946) Wikipedia: Werner Kolhörster · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1882
Arthur Eddington, English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician (died 1944) Wikipedia: Arthur Eddington · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
1882
Lili Elbe, Danish model and painter (died 1931) Wikipedia: Lili Elbe · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1870
Charles Bennett, English runner (died 1949) Wikipedia: Charles Bennett (athlete) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1869
Kathleen O'Melia, Canadian religious sister (died 1939) Wikipedia: Kathleen O'Melia · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1865
Félix Vallotton, Swiss/French painter (died 1925) Wikipedia: Félix Vallotton · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1856
Woodrow Wilson, American historian and politician, 28th President of the United States, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1924) Wikipedia: Woodrow Wilson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 190 languages
1842
Calixa Lavallée, Canadian-American lieutenant and composer (died 1891) Wikipedia: Calixa Lavallée · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1818
Carl Remigius Fresenius, German chemist and academic (died 1897) Wikipedia: Carl Remigius Fresenius · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1798
Thomas Henderson, Scottish astronomer and mathematician (died 1844) Wikipedia: Thomas Henderson (astronomer) · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1789
Catharine Maria Sedgwick, American novelist of "domestic fiction" (died 1867) Wikipedia: Catharine Sedgwick · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1775
Jean-Gabriel Eynard, Swiss banker and photographer (died 1863) Wikipedia: Jean-Gabriel Eynard · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1763
John Molson, English-Canadian brewer, founded the Molson Brewery (died 1836) Wikipedia: John Molson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1724
Christoph Franz von Buseck, Prince-Bishop of Bamberg (died 1805) Wikipedia: Christoph Franz von Buseck · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1722
Eliza Lucas, Caribbean-American agriculturalist (died 1793) Wikipedia: Eliza Lucas · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1665
George FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Northumberland, English general and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire (died 1716) Wikipedia: George FitzRoy, Duke of Northumberland · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1655
Charles Cornwallis, 3rd Baron Cornwallis, English politician, Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk (died 1698) Wikipedia: Charles Cornwallis, 3rd Baron Cornwallis · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1651
Johann Krieger, German organist and composer (died 1735) Wikipedia: Johann Krieger · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1635
Elizabeth Stuart, second daughter of King Charles I of England (died 1650) Wikipedia: Elizabeth Stuart (daughter of Charles I) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1619
Antoine Furetière, French author and scholar (died 1688) Wikipedia: Antoine Furetière · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1535
Martin Eisengrein, German theologian (died 1578) Wikipedia: Martin Eisengrein · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1510
Nicholas Bacon, English politician (died 1579) Wikipedia: Nicholas Bacon (Lord Keeper) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1461
Louise of Savoy, French nun (died 1503) Wikipedia: Louise of Savoy (nun) · 11 languages

Deaths

2025
Brigitte Bardot, French actress, singer and activist (born 1934) Wikipedia: Brigitte Bardot · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 152 languages
2024
Charles Dolan, American businessman, founded Cablevision and HBO (born 1926) Wikipedia: Charles Dolan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2023
Vijayakanth, Indian actor and politician (born 1952) Wikipedia: Vijayakanth · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2022
Philomena Franz, German Romani author (born 1922) Wikipedia: Philomena Franz · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2021
Grichka Bogdanoff, French television presenter and scientific essayist (born 1949) Wikipedia: Igor and Grichka Bogdanoff · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 13 languages
2021
John Madden, American football Hall of Fame coach and commentator (born 1936) Wikipedia: John Madden · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2021
Harry Reid, American lawyer, politician, and former Senate majority leader (born 1939) Wikipedia: Harry Reid · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
2017
Rose Marie, American actress and comedienne (born 1923) Wikipedia: Rose Marie · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
2016
Debbie Reynolds, American actress, singer and dancer (born 1932) Wikipedia: Debbie Reynolds · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
2016
Jean-Christophe Victor, French political scientist (born 1947) Wikipedia: Jean-Christophe Victor · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2015
John Bradbury, English drummer and songwriter (born 1953) Wikipedia: John Bradbury (drummer) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2015
Eloy Inos, Mariana Islander businessman and politician, 8th Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands (born 1949) Wikipedia: Eloy Inos · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2015
Lemmy, English musician, singer, and songwriter (born 1945) Wikipedia: Lemmy · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
2014
Leelah Alcorn, American transgender teenager (born 1997) Wikipedia: Leelah Alcorn · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
2014
Vahan Hovhannisyan, Armenian politician (born 1956) Wikipedia: Vahan Hovhannisyan · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2014
Frankie Randall, American singer-songwriter (born 1938) Wikipedia: Frankie Randall (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2013
Halton Arp, American-German astronomer and critic (born 1927) Wikipedia: Halton Arp · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
2013
Esther Borja, Cuban soprano and actress (born 1913) Wikipedia: Esther Borja · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2013
Andrew Jacobs, Jr., American soldier, lawyer, and politician (born 1932) Wikipedia: Andrew Jacobs Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2013
Alfred Marshall, American businessman, founded Marshalls (born 1919) Wikipedia: Alfred Marshall (businessman) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2013
Joseph Ruskin, American actor and producer (born 1924) Wikipedia: Joseph Ruskin · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2013
Ilya Tsymbalar, Ukrainian-Russian footballer and manager (born 1969) Wikipedia: Ilya Tsymbalar · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2012
Nicholas Ambraseys, Greek-English seismologist and engineer (born 1929) Wikipedia: Nicholas Ambraseys · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2012
Mark Crispin, American computer scientist and academic, designed the IMAP (born 1956) Wikipedia: Mark Crispin · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2012
Václav Drobný, Czech footballer (born 1980) Wikipedia: Václav Drobný · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2012
Frankie Walsh, Irish hurler and manager (born 1936) Wikipedia: Frankie Walsh · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2010
Billy Taylor, American pianist and composer (born 1921) Wikipedia: Billy Taylor · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2010
Terry Peder Rasmussen, American serial killer (born 1943) Wikipedia: Terry Peder Rasmussen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 6 languages
2009
Jimmy Sullivan, American musician, composer and songwriter. Known by his stage name The Rev (born 1981) Wikipedia: The Rev · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
2008
Irene Lieblich, Polish-American painter and illustrator (born 1923) Wikipedia: Irene Lieblich · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2006
Jamal Karimi-Rad, Iranian politician, Iranian Minister of Justice (born 1956) Wikipedia: Jamal Karimi-Rad · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2004
Jerry Orbach, American actor and singer (born 1935) Wikipedia: Jerry Orbach · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
2004
Susan Sontag, American novelist, essayist, critic, and playwright (born 1933) Wikipedia: Susan Sontag · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 94 languages
2003
Benjamin Thurman Hacker, American admiral (born 1935) Wikipedia: Benjamin Thurman Hacker · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2001
Samuel Abraham Goldblith, American lieutenant, biologist, and engineer (born 1919) Wikipedia: Samuel Goldblith · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2001
William X. Kienzle, American priest and author (born 1928) Wikipedia: William X. Kienzle · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1999
Clayton Moore, American actor (born 1914) Wikipedia: Clayton Moore · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1994
Jean-Louis Lévesque, Canadian businessman and philanthropist (born 1911) Wikipedia: Jean-Louis Lévesque · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1993
William L. Shirer, American journalist and historian (born 1904) Wikipedia: William L. Shirer · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1992
Sal Maglie, American baseball player and coach (born 1917) Wikipedia: Sal Maglie · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1990
Warren Skaaren, American screenwriter and producer (born 1946) Wikipedia: Warren Skaaren · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1989
Hermann Oberth, Romanian-German physicist and engineer (born 1894) Wikipedia: Hermann Oberth · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1986
John D. MacDonald, American colonel and author (born 1916) Wikipedia: John D. MacDonald · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1986
Jan Nieuwenhuys, Dutch painter (born 1922) Wikipedia: Jan Nieuwenhuys · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1984
Sam Peckinpah, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1925) Wikipedia: Sam Peckinpah · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1984
Mary Stewart, Baroness Stewart of Alvechurch, British politician and educator (born 1903) Wikipedia: Mary Stewart, Baroness Stewart of Alvechurch · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1984
Peter Kihss, American journalist Wikipedia: Peter Kihss · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1983
Dennis Wilson, American drummer, songwriter, and producer (born 1944) Wikipedia: Dennis Wilson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1981
Allan Dwan, Canadian-American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1885) Wikipedia: Allan Dwan · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1976
Katharine Byron, American politician (born 1903) Wikipedia: Katharine Byron · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1971
Max Steiner, Austrian-American pianist, composer, and conductor (born 1888) Wikipedia: Max Steiner · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1968
David Ogilvy, 12th Earl of Airlie, Scottish peer, soldier and courtier (born 1893) Wikipedia: David Ogilvy, 12th Earl of Airlie · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1967
Katharine McCormick, American biologist and philanthropist (born 1875) Wikipedia: Katharine McCormick · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1963
Paul Hindemith, German violist, composer, and conductor (born 1895) Wikipedia: Paul Hindemith · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1960
Philippe Panneton, Canadian physician, academic, and diplomat (born 1895) Wikipedia: Philippe Panneton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1959
Ante Pavelić, Croatian fascist dictator during World War II (born 1889) Wikipedia: Ante Pavelić · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1949
Jack Lovelock, New Zealand runner and soldier (born 1910) Wikipedia: Jack Lovelock · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1947
Victor Emmanuel III of Italy (born 1869) Wikipedia: Victor Emmanuel III · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
1946
Elie Nadelman, Polish-American sculptor (born 1882) Wikipedia: Elie Nadelman · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1945
Theodore Dreiser, American novelist and journalist (born 1871) Wikipedia: Theodore Dreiser · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
1943
Steve Evans, American baseball player (born 1885) Wikipedia: Steve Evans (baseball) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1942
Alfred Flatow, German gymnast (born 1869) Wikipedia: Alfred Flatow · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1938
Florence Lawrence, Canadian actress (born 1886) Wikipedia: Florence Lawrence · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1937
Maurice Ravel, French pianist and composer (born 1875) Wikipedia: Maurice Ravel · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 106 languages
1935
Clarence Day, American author and illustrator (born 1874) Wikipedia: Clarence Day · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1932
Jack Blackham, Australian cricketer (born 1854) Wikipedia: Jack Blackham · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1924
Léon Bakst, Russian painter and costume designer (born 1866) Wikipedia: Léon Bakst · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1919
Johannes Rydberg, Swedish physicist and academic (born 1854) Wikipedia: Johannes Rydberg · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1918
Olavo Bilac, Brazilian poet and journalist (born 1865) Wikipedia: Olavo Bilac · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1917
Alfred Edwin McKay, Canadian captain and pilot (born 1892) Wikipedia: Alfred Edwin McKay · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1916
Eduard Strauss, Austrian violinist and composer (born 1835) Wikipedia: Eduard Strauss · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1913
Ahmet Mithat Efendi, Turkish journalist and translator (born 1844) Wikipedia: Ahmet Mithat · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 23 languages
1907
Louise Granberg, Swedish playwright (born 1812) Wikipedia: Louise Granberg · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1900
Alexandre de Serpa Pinto, Portuguese soldier and explorer (born 1846) Wikipedia: Alexandre de Serpa Pinto · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1897
William Corby, American priest and academic (born 1833) Wikipedia: William Corby · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1890
Dennis Miller Bunker, American painter (born 1861) Wikipedia: Dennis Miller Bunker · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1872
James Van Ness, American lawyer and politician, 7th Mayor of San Francisco (born 1808) Wikipedia: James Van Ness · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1859
Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, English historian and politician, Secretary at War (born 1800) Wikipedia: Thomas Babington Macaulay · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
1795
Eugenio Espejo, Ecuadorian physician and lawyer (born 1747) Wikipedia: Eugenio Espejo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 16 languages
1785
Peter Ernst Wilde, Polish-Estonian physician and journalist (born 1732) Wikipedia: Peter Ernst Wilde · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1736
Antonio Caldara, Italian composer (born 1670) Wikipedia: Antonio Caldara · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1734
Rob Roy MacGregor, Scottish outlaw (born 1671) Wikipedia: Rob Roy MacGregor · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1715
William Carstares, Scottish minister and academic (born 1649) Wikipedia: William Carstares · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1708
Joseph Pitton de Tournefort, French botanist and mycologist (born 1656) Wikipedia: Joseph Pitton de Tournefort · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1706
Pierre Bayle, French philosopher and author (born 1647) Wikipedia: Pierre Bayle · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
1694
Mary II of England (born 1662) Wikipedia: Mary II · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
1671
Johann Friedrich Gronovius, German scholar and critic (born 1611) Wikipedia: Johann Friedrich Gronovius · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1663
Francesco Maria Grimaldi, Italian mathematician and physicist (born 1618) Wikipedia: Francesco Maria Grimaldi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1622
Francis de Sales, French bishop and saint (born 1567) Wikipedia: Francis de Sales · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
1558
Hermann Finck, German organist and composer (born 1527) Wikipedia: Hermann Finck · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1547
Konrad Peutinger, German humanist and antiquarian (born 1465) Wikipedia: Konrad Peutinger · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1538
Andrea Gritti, Doge of Venice (born 1455) Wikipedia: Andrea Gritti · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1503
Piero the Unfortunate, Italian ruler (born 1471) Wikipedia: Piero the Unfortunate · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1491
Bertoldo di Giovanni, Italian sculptor (born c. 1435) Wikipedia: Bertoldo di Giovanni · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1446
Antipope Clement VIII (born 1369) Wikipedia: Antipope Clement VIII · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1394
Maria Angelina Doukaina Palaiologina, queen of Epirus (born 1350) Wikipedia: Maria Angelina Doukaina Palaiologina · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1367
Ashikaga Yoshiakira, Japanese shōgun (born 1330) Wikipedia: Ashikaga Yoshiakira · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1326
Sir David II Strathbogie, Earl of Atholl, Constable of Scotland, and Chief Warden of Northumberland Wikipedia: David II Strathbogie, Earl of Atholl · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1297
Hugh Aycelin, French cardinal (born 1230) Wikipedia: Hugh Aycelin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 10 languages
1218
Robert II, Count of Dreux (born 1154) Wikipedia: Robert II of Dreux · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
925
Wang Zongbi, general of the Chinese state of Former Shu Wikipedia: Wang Zongbi · 2 languages

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