Events on 22 February include:
- Seven men staged the largest cash robbery in Britain at a Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom (2006)
- Scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland announced the existence of Dolly, a female sheep who was the first mammal to have successfully been cloned from an adult cell (1997)
- Saint Lucia gains independence from the United Kingdom (1979)
This page gathers 57 events, 189 births and 99 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 896 to 2022.
Events · United Kingdom
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2006
Seven men staged the largest cash robbery in Britain at a Securitas depot in Tonbridge, Kent, United Kingdom. Wikipedia: Securitas depot robbery · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 5 languages
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1997
Scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland announced the existence of Dolly, a female sheep who was the first mammal to have successfully been cloned from an adult cell. Wikipedia: Roslin Institute · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 15 languages
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1979
Saint Lucia gains independence from the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: Saint Lucia · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 235 languages
Archive: Saint Lucia Day celebrations — Finnish Heritage Agency · Europeana
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1972
The Official Irish Republican Army detonates a car bomb at Aldershot barracks, killing seven and injuring nineteen others. Wikipedia: Official Irish Republican Army · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1904
The United Kingdom sells a meteorological station on the South Orkney Islands to Argentina; the islands are subsequently claimed by the United Kingdom in 1908. Wikipedia: South Orkney Islands · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 56 languages
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1797
The last Invasion of Britain begins near Fishguard, Wales. Wikipedia: Battle of Fishguard · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1770
British customs officer Ebenezer Richardson fires blindly into a crowd during a protest in North End, Boston, fatally wounding 11-year-old Christopher Seider; the first American fatality of the American Revolution. Wikipedia: North End, Boston · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1744
War of the Austrian Succession: British ships began attacking the rear of a combined Franco-Spanish fleet in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Toulon, France. Wikipedia: War of the Austrian Succession · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 67 languages
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1371
Robert II became King of Scots as the first monarch of the House of Stewart. Wikipedia: Robert II of Scotland · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 53 languages
Around the world
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2022
Twosday, the name given to Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 2:22:22, occurs. Wikipedia: Twosday · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2019
A group broke into the North Korean embassy in Madrid, Spain, and stole several mobile telephones and digital storage devices. Wikipedia: North Korean Embassy in Madrid incident · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2018
A man throws a grenade at the U.S. embassy in Podgorica, Montenegro. He dies at the scene from a second explosion, with no one else hurt. Wikipedia: 2018 United States embassy attack in Podgorica · 1 language
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2015
A ferry carrying 100 passengers capsizes in the Padma River, killing 70 people. Wikipedia: Sinking of ML Mostofa-3 · 2 languages
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2014
President Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine is impeached by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine by a vote of 328–0, fulfilling a major goal of the Euromaidan rebellion. Wikipedia: Viktor Yanukovych · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 118 languages
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2012
A train failed to apply its brakes and crashed through a buffer stop at Once railway station in Buenos Aires, resulting in 51 deaths and more than 700 injuries. Wikipedia: 2012 Buenos Aires rail disaster · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2011
An earthquake registering 6.3 ML struck Christchurch, New Zealand, killing 185 people and causing around NZ$40 billion in damage. Wikipedia: 2011 Christchurch earthquake · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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2011
Bahraini uprising: Tens of thousands of people marched in protest in Manama against the deaths of seven people killed by police and army forces during previous protests. Wikipedia: 2011 Bahraini uprising · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2006
At approximately 6:44 a.m. local Iraqi time, explosions occurred at the al-Askari Shrine in Samarra, Iraq. The attack on the shrine, one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam, caused the escalation of sectarian tensions in Iraq into a full-scale civil war. Wikipedia: UTC+03:00 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2005
The 6.4 Mw Zarand earthquake shakes the Kerman province of Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe), leaving 612 people dead and 1,411 injured. Wikipedia: 2005 Zarand earthquake · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2002
Angolan political and rebel leader Jonas Savimbi is killed in a military ambush. Wikipedia: Angola · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1998
The cherry-throated tanager, a critically endangered bird which had not been definitively sighted in over a century, was rediscovered in Conceição do Castelo, Brazil. Wikipedia: Cherry-throated tanager · 24 languages
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1995
The Corona reconnaissance satellite program, in existence from 1959 to 1972, is declassified. Wikipedia: CORONA (satellite) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 24 languages
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1994
Aldrich Ames and his wife are charged by the United States Department of Justice with spying for the Soviet Union. Wikipedia: Aldrich Ames · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 36 languages
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1986
Start of the People Power Revolution in the Philippines. Wikipedia: People Power Revolution · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1983
The play Moose Murders opened and closed on the same night at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, becoming the standard of "awfulness" against which all Broadway failures are judged. Wikipedia: Moose Murders · 1 language
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1980
At the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, the United States ice hockey team defeated the Soviet team in an unlikely victory that became known as the Miracle on Ice. Wikipedia: 1980 Winter Olympics · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1974
Samuel Byck attempted to hijack an aircraft at Baltimore/Washington International Airport with the intention of crashing it into the White House to assassinate U.S. president Richard Nixon, but he was stopped by police. Wikipedia: Samuel Byck · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1974
The Organisation of the Islamic Conference summit begins in Lahore, Pakistan. Thirty-seven countries attend and twenty-two heads of state and government participate. It also recognizes Bangladesh. Wikipedia: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 89 languages
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1973
Cold War: Following President Richard Nixon's visit to the People's Republic of China, the two countries agree to establish liaison offices. Wikipedia: Cold War · 210 languages
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1959
Lee Petty won the first edition of the Daytona 500, a NASCAR auto race at the Daytona International Speedway (pictured) in Florida. Wikipedia: Lee Petty · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1958
Following a plebiscite in both countries the previous day, Egypt and Syria join to form the United Arab Republic. Wikipedia: Egypt · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 391 languages
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1957
Ngô Đình Diệm of South Vietnam survives a communist shooting assassination attempt in Buôn Ma Thuột. Wikipedia: Ngo Dinh Diem · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 72 languages
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1946
The "Long Telegram", proposing how the United States should deal with the Soviet Union, arrives from the US embassy in Moscow. Wikipedia: X Article · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
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1944
World War II: American aircraft mistakenly bomb the Dutch towns of Nijmegen, Arnhem, Enschede and Deventer, resulting in 800 dead in Nijmegen alone. Wikipedia: Bombing of Nijmegen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1944
World War II: The Soviet Red Army recaptures Krivoi Rog. Wikipedia: Red Army · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 109 languages
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1943
World War II: Members of the White Rose resistance, Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, and Christoph Probst are executed in Nazi Germany. Wikipedia: White Rose · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
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1943
Yankee Clipper crashes while landing on the Tagus in Lisbon, killing 24. Wikipedia: Yankee Clipper (flying boat) · 3 languages
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1942
World War II: President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur out of the Philippines as the Japanese victory becomes inevitable. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 291 languages
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1921
After Russian forces under Baron Roman von Ungern-Sternberg drive the Chinese out, the Bogd Khan is reinstalled as the emperor of Mongolia.[citation needed] Wikipedia: Roman von Ungern-Sternberg · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 49 languages
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1909
The sixteen United States Navy battleships of the Great White Fleet, led by Connecticut (pictured), completed a circumnavigation of the globe. Wikipedia: United States Navy · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 87 languages
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1899
Filipino forces led by General Antonio Luna launch counterattacks for the first time against the American forces during the Philippine–American War. The Filipinos fail to regain Manila from the Americans. Wikipedia: Philippine Revolutionary Army · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1889
President Grover Cleveland signs a bill admitting North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington as U.S. states. Wikipedia: President of the United States · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 144 languages
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1881
Cleopatra's Needle, a 3,500-year-old Ancient Egyptian obelisk is erected in Central Park, New York. Wikipedia: Cleopatra's Needle (New York City) · 10 languages
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1879
In Utica, New York, Frank Woolworth opens the first of many of five-and-dime Woolworth stores. Wikipedia: Utica, New York · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 63 languages
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1872
The Prohibition Party holds its first national convention in Columbus, Ohio, nominating James Black as its presidential nominee. Wikipedia: Prohibition Party · 22 languages
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1862
American Civil War: Jefferson Davis is officially inaugurated for a six-year term as the President of the Confederate States of America in Richmond, Virginia. He was previously inaugurated as a provisional president on February 18, 1861. Wikipedia: American Civil War · 170 languages
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1856
The United States Republican Party opens its first national convention in Pittsburgh. Wikipedia: Republican Party (United States) · 143 languages
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1848
The French Revolution of 1848, which would lead to the establishment of the French Second Republic, begins. Wikipedia: French Revolution of 1848 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1847
Mexican–American War: The Battle of Buena Vista: Five thousand American troops defeat 15,000 Mexican troops. Wikipedia: Mexican–American War · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1819
By the Adams–Onís Treaty, Spain sells Florida to the United States for five million U.S. dollars. Wikipedia: Adams–Onís Treaty · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 33 languages
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1651
St. Peter's Flood: A storm surge floods the Frisian coast, drowning 15,000 people. Wikipedia: St. Peter's flood · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1632
Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, the dedicatee, receives the first printed copy of Galileo's Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems. Wikipedia: Ferdinando II de' Medici · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 37 languages
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1495
King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne. Wikipedia: Charles VIII of France · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 77 languages
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1316
The Catalan forces of Ferdinand of Majorca defeated troops loyal to Princess Matilda of Hainaut at the Battle of Picotin on the Peloponnese peninsula in modern-day Greece. Wikipedia: Principality of Catalonia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1288
The Franciscan Girolamo Maschi is elected pope, choosing the name Nicholas IV. Wikipedia: Franciscans · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 68 languages
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1076
Having received a letter during the Lenten synod of 14–20 February demanding that he abdicate, Pope Gregory VII excommunicates Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor. Wikipedia: Pope Gregory VII · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 91 languages
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896
Pope Formosus crowns Arnulf of Carinthia as Emperor in Rome. Arnulf suffers a stroke soon after and retreats from Italy. Wikipedia: Pope Formosus · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 79 languages
World days
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Birthday of Scouting and Guiding founder Robert Baden-Powell and Olave Baden-Powell, and its related observance: Founder's Day or "B.-P. day" (World Organization of the Scout Movement) Wikipedia: Scouts' Day · 7 languages
Technology
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2012
A train failed to apply its brakes and crashed through a buffer stop at Once railway station in Buenos Aires, resulting in 51 deaths and more than 700 injuries. Wikipedia: 2012 Buenos Aires rail disaster · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
Science
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1997
Scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland announced the existence of Dolly, a female sheep who was the first mammal to have successfully been cloned from an adult cell. Wikipedia: Roslin Institute · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 15 languages
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1995
The Corona reconnaissance satellite program, in existence from 1959 to 1972, is declassified. Wikipedia: CORONA (satellite) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 24 languages
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1632
Ferdinando II de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, the dedicatee, receives the first printed copy of Galileo's Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems. Wikipedia: Ferdinando II de' Medici · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 37 languages
Business
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Sport
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1980
At the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, the United States ice hockey team defeated the Soviet team in an unlikely victory that became known as the Miracle on Ice. Wikipedia: 1980 Winter Olympics · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
Culture
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1983
The play Moose Murders opened and closed on the same night at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, becoming the standard of "awfulness" against which all Broadway failures are judged. Wikipedia: Moose Murders · 1 language
Births
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1999
Harry Brook, English cricketer Wikipedia: Harry Brook · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1997
Jerome Robinson, American basketball player Wikipedia: Jerome Robinson · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1997
Ilya Samsonov, Russian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Ilya Samsonov · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1996
Kia Nurse, Canadian basketball player Wikipedia: Kia Nurse · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1995
Devonte' Graham, American basketball player Wikipedia: Devonte' Graham · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1994
Nam Joo-hyuk, South Korean model and actor Wikipedia: Nam Joo-hyuk · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1994
Elfrid Payton, American basketball player Wikipedia: Elfrid Payton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1992
Dixon Machado, Venezuelan baseball player Wikipedia: Dixon Machado · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1991
Khalil Mack, American football player Wikipedia: Khalil Mack · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1989
Franco Vázquez, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Franco Vázquez · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1988
Jonathan Borlée, Belgian sprinter Wikipedia: Jonathan Borlée · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1987
Han Hyo-joo, South Korean actress and model Wikipedia: Han Hyo-joo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1987
Sergio Romero, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Sergio Romero · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
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1986
Rajon Rondo, American basketball player Wikipedia: Rajon Rondo · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1985
Hamer Bouazza, Algerian footballer Wikipedia: Hamer Bouazza · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1985
Georgios Printezis, Greek basketball player Wikipedia: Georgios Printezis · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1985
Zach Roerig, American actor Wikipedia: Zach Roerig · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1984
Tommy Bowe, Irish rugby player Wikipedia: Tommy Bowe · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1984
Branislav Ivanović, Serbian footballer Wikipedia: Branislav Ivanović · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
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1983
Brian Duensing, American baseball player Wikipedia: Brian Duensing · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1983
Clint McKay, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Clint McKay · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1983
Iliza Shlesinger, American stand-up comedian, actress and television host Wikipedia: Iliza Shlesinger · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1983
Shaun Tait, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Shaun Tait · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1980
Jeanette Biedermann, German singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Jeanette Biedermann · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1979
Brett Emerton, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Brett Emerton · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1979
Lee Na-young, South Korean actress Wikipedia: Lee Na-young · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1977
Hakan Yakin, Swiss footballer Wikipedia: Hakan Yakin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1975
Drew Barrymore, American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Drew Barrymore · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 100 languages
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1974
James Blunt, English singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: James Blunt · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
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1973
Philippe Gaumont, French cyclist (died 2013) Wikipedia: Philippe Gaumont · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1973
Juninho Paulista, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Juninho Paulista · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1973
Scott Phillips, American musician and songwriter Wikipedia: Scott Phillips (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1972
Michael Chang, American tennis player and coach Wikipedia: Michael Chang · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
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1972
Claudia Pechstein, German speed skater Wikipedia: Claudia Pechstein · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1972
Haim Revivo, Israeli footballer Wikipedia: Haim Revivo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1972
Ben Sasse, American politician and college administrator Wikipedia: Ben Sasse · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1971
Lea Salonga, Filipino actress and singer Wikipedia: Lea Salonga · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1969
Thomas Jane, American actor Wikipedia: Thomas Jane · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1969
Clinton Kelly, American TV personality and author Wikipedia: Clinton Kelly (TV personality) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1969
Brian Laudrup, Danish footballer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Brian Laudrup · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1969
Marc Wilmots, Belgian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Marc Wilmots · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1968
Shawn Graham, Canadian politician, 31st Premier of New Brunswick Wikipedia: Shawn Graham · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1968
Jeri Ryan, American model and actress Wikipedia: Jeri Ryan · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1968
Kazuhiro Sasaki, Japanese baseball player Wikipedia: Kazuhiro Sasaki · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1968
Jayson Williams, American basketball player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Jayson Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1967
Paul Lieberstein, American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer Wikipedia: Paul Lieberstein · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1967
Psicosis II, Mexican wrestler Wikipedia: Psicosis II · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1966
Rachel Dratch, American actress and comedian Wikipedia: Rachel Dratch · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1965
Chris Dudley, American basketball player Wikipedia: Chris Dudley · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1965
Kieren Fallon, Irish jockey Wikipedia: Kieren Fallon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1965
Pat LaFontaine, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Pat LaFontaine · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1964
Andy Gray, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Andy Gray (footballer, born 1964) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1963
Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis, English journalist and politician, Secretary of State for Transport Wikipedia: Andrew Adonis, Baron Adonis · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1963
Devon Malcolm, Jamaican-English cricketer Wikipedia: Devon Malcolm · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1963
Vijay Singh, Fijian-American golfer Wikipedia: Vijay Singh · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1962
Steve Irwin, Australian zoologist and television host (died 2006) Wikipedia: Steve Irwin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 87 languages
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1961
Akira Takasaki, Japanese guitarist, songwriter, and producer Wikipedia: Akira Takasaki · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1960
Thomas Galbraith, 2nd Baron Strathclyde, Scottish politician, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Wikipedia: Thomas Galbraith, 2nd Baron Strathclyde · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1959
Jiří Čunek, Czech politician Wikipedia: Jiří Čunek · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1959
Kyle MacLachlan, American actor Wikipedia: Kyle MacLachlan · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1959
Bronwyn Oliver, Australian sculptor (died 2006) Wikipedia: Bronwyn Oliver · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1959
Harry Leary, American BMX racer (died 2024) Wikipedia: Harry Leary · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1958
Richard Greenberg, American playwright and television writer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Richard Greenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1957
Willie Smits, Dutch microbiologist and engineer Wikipedia: Willie Smits · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1955
David Axelrod, American journalist and political adviser Wikipedia: David Axelrod · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1955
Tim Young, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Tim Young (ice hockey) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1953
Nigel Planer, English actor and screenwriter Wikipedia: Nigel Planer · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1952
Bill Frist, American physician and politician Wikipedia: Bill Frist · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1952
Joaquim Pina Moura, Portuguese Minister of Economy and Treasury and MP (died 2020) Wikipedia: Joaquim Pina Moura · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1952
Saufatu Sopoanga, Tuvaluan politician, 8th Prime Minister of Tuvalu (died 2020) Wikipedia: Saufatu Sopoanga · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1951
Ellen Greene, American singer and actress Wikipedia: Ellen Greene · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1950
Julius Erving, American basketball player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Julius Erving · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1950
Lenny Kuhr, Dutch singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Lenny Kuhr · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1950
Miou-Miou, French actress Wikipedia: Miou-Miou · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1950
Genesis P-Orridge, English singer-songwriter (died 2020) Wikipedia: Genesis P-Orridge · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1950
Julie Walters, English actress and author Wikipedia: Julie Walters · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1949
John Duncan, Scottish footballer and manager (died 2022) Wikipedia: John Duncan (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1949
Niki Lauda, Austrian racing driver (died 2019) Wikipedia: Niki Lauda · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
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1949
Olga Morozova, Russian tennis player and coach Wikipedia: Olga Morozova · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1948
John Ashton, American actor (died 2024) Wikipedia: John Ashton (actor) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1948
Dennis Awtrey, American basketball player Wikipedia: Dennis Awtrey · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1947
Pirjo Honkasalo, Finnish director, cinematographer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Pirjo Honkasalo · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1947
Frank Van Dun, Belgian philosopher and theorist Wikipedia: Frank Van Dun · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1946
Nagima Aitkhozhina, Kazakh biologist (died 2020) Wikipedia: Nagima Aitkhozhina · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1946
Kresten Bjerre, Danish footballer and manager (died 2014) Wikipedia: Kresten Bjerre · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1945
Oliver, American pop singer (died 2000) Wikipedia: Oliver (singer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1944
Jonathan Demme, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2017) Wikipedia: Jonathan Demme · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1944
Mick Green, English guitarist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Mick Green · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1944
Robert Kardashian, American lawyer and businessman (died 2003) Wikipedia: Robert Kardashian · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1944
Christopher Meyer, English diplomat, British Ambassador to the United States (died 2022) Wikipedia: Christopher Meyer · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1944
Tom Okker, Dutch tennis player and painter Wikipedia: Tom Okker · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1943
Terry Eagleton, English philosopher and critic Wikipedia: Terry Eagleton · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1943
Horst Köhler, Polish-German economist and politician, 9th President of Germany (died 2025) Wikipedia: Horst Köhler · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 96 languages
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1943
Dick Van Arsdale, American basketball player (died 2024) Wikipedia: Dick Van Arsdale · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1943
Tom Van Arsdale, American basketball player Wikipedia: Tom Van Arsdale · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1943
Otoya Yamaguchi, Japanese assassin of Inejiro Asanuma (died 1960) Wikipedia: Otoya Yamaguchi · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1942
Christine Keeler, English model and dancer (died 2017) Wikipedia: Christine Keeler · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1941
Hipólito Mejía, Dominican politician, 52nd President of the Dominican Republic Wikipedia: Hipólito Mejía · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1940
Judy Cornwell, English actress Wikipedia: Judy Cornwell · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1938
Tony Macedo, Gibraltarian born English footballer Wikipedia: Tony Macedo · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1938
Ishmael Reed, American poet, novelist, essayist Wikipedia: Ishmael Reed · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1937
Tommy Aaron, American golfer Wikipedia: Tommy Aaron · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1937
Joanna Russ, American author and activist (died 2011) Wikipedia: Joanna Russ · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1936
J. Michael Bishop, American microbiologist and immunologist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2026) Wikipedia: J. Michael Bishop · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1933
Sheila Hancock, English actress and author Wikipedia: Sheila Hancock · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1933
Katharine, Duchess of Kent (died 2025) Wikipedia: Katharine, Duchess of Kent · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1933
Bobby Smith, English footballer (died 2010) Wikipedia: Bobby Smith (footballer, born 1933) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1932
Ted Kennedy, American soldier, lawyer, and politician (died 2009) Wikipedia: Ted Kennedy · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
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1930
Marni Nixon, American soprano and actress (died 2016) Wikipedia: Marni Nixon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1929
James Hong, American actor and director Wikipedia: James Hong · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1929
Rebecca Schull, American stage, film, and television actress Wikipedia: Rebecca Schull · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1928
Clarence 13X, American religious leader, founded the Nation of Gods and Earths (died 1969) Wikipedia: Clarence 13X · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1928
Texas Johnny Brown, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2013) Wikipedia: Texas Johnny Brown · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1928
Paul Dooley, American actor Wikipedia: Paul Dooley · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1928
Bruce Forsyth, English singer and television host (died 2017) Wikipedia: Bruce Forsyth · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1928
Thomas E. Kurtz, American computer scientist and educator (died 2024) Wikipedia: Thomas E. Kurtz · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1927
Florencio Campomanes, Filipino political scientist and chess player (died 2010) Wikipedia: Florencio Campomanes · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1927
Guy Mitchell, American singer (died 1999) Wikipedia: Guy Mitchell · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1926
Kenneth Williams, English actor and screenwriter (died 1988) Wikipedia: Kenneth Williams · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1923
François Cavanna, French author and editor (died 2014) Wikipedia: François Cavanna · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1923
Bleddyn Williams, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster (died 2009) Wikipedia: Bleddyn Williams · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1922
Zenaida Manfugás, Cuban pianist (died 2012) Wikipedia: Zenaida Manfugás · 1 language
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1922
Joe Wilder, American trumpet player, composer, and bandleader (died 2014) Wikipedia: Joe Wilder · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1921
Jean-Bédel Bokassa, Central African general and politician, 2nd President of the Central African Republic (died 1996) Wikipedia: Jean-Bédel Bokassa · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
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1921
Giulietta Masina, Italian actress (died 1994) Wikipedia: Giulietta Masina · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1921
Marshall Teague, American race car driver (died 1959) Wikipedia: Marshall Teague (racing driver) · 16 languages
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1918
Don Pardo, American radio and television announcer (died 2014) Wikipedia: Don Pardo · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1918
Robert Wadlow, American man, the tallest person in recorded history (died 1940) Wikipedia: Robert Wadlow · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1914
Renato Dulbecco, Italian-American virologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2012) Wikipedia: Renato Dulbecco · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1910
George Hunt, English footballer (died 1996) Wikipedia: George Hunt (footballer, born 1910) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1908
Rómulo Betancourt, Venezuelan politician, 56th President of Venezuela (died 1981) Wikipedia: Rómulo Betancourt · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1908
John Mills, English actor (died 2005) Wikipedia: John Mills · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1907
Sheldon Leonard, American actor, director, and producer (died 1997) Wikipedia: Sheldon Leonard · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1907
Robert Young, American actor (died 1998) Wikipedia: Robert Young (actor) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1906
Constance Stokes, Australian painter (died 1991) Wikipedia: Constance Stokes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1903
Morley Callaghan, Canadian author and playwright (died 1990) Wikipedia: Morley Callaghan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1903
Frank P. Ramsey, English economist, mathematician, and philosopher (died 1930) Wikipedia: Frank P. Ramsey · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1900
Luis Buñuel, Spanish-Mexican director and producer (died 1983) Wikipedia: Luis Buñuel · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 95 languages
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1899
George O'Hara, American actor and screenwriter (died 1966) Wikipedia: George O'Hara (actor) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1897
Karol Świerczewski, Polish general (died 1947) Wikipedia: Karol Świerczewski · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1895
Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre, Peruvian politician (died 1979) Wikipedia: Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1892
Edna St. Vincent Millay, American poet and playwright (died 1950) Wikipedia: Edna St. Vincent Millay · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1891
Vlas Chubar, Russian economist and politician (died 1939) Wikipedia: Vlas Chubar · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1889
Olave Baden-Powell, English scout leader, first World Chief Guide (died 1977) Wikipedia: Olave Baden-Powell, Baroness Baden-Powell · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1889
R. G. Collingwood, English historian and philosopher (died 1943) Wikipedia: R. G. Collingwood · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1888
Owen Brewster, American captain and politician, 54th Governor of Maine (died 1961) Wikipedia: Owen Brewster · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1887
Savielly Tartakower, Polish journalist, author, and chess player (died 1956) Wikipedia: Savielly Tartakower · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1887
Pat Sullivan, Australian-American animator and producer (died 1933) Wikipedia: Pat Sullivan (film producer) · 17 languages
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1886
Hugo Ball, German author and poet (died 1927) Wikipedia: Hugo Ball · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1883
Marguerite Clark, American actress (died 1940) Wikipedia: Marguerite Clark · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1882
Eric Gill, English sculptor and illustrator (died 1940) Wikipedia: Eric Gill · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1881
Joseph B. Ely, American lawyer and politician, 52nd Governor of Massachusetts (died 1956) Wikipedia: Joseph B. Ely · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1881
Albin Prepeluh, Slovenian journalist and politician (died 1937) Wikipedia: Albin Prepeluh · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1880
Eric Lemming, Swedish athlete (died 1930) Wikipedia: Eric Lemming · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1879
Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted, Danish chemist and academic (died 1947) Wikipedia: Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1876
Zitkala-Sa, American author and activist (died 1938) Wikipedia: Zitkala-Ša · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1874
Bill Klem, American baseball player and umpire (died 1951) Wikipedia: Bill Klem · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1864
Jules Renard, French author and playwright (died 1910) Wikipedia: Jules Renard · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
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1863
Charles McLean Andrews, American historian, author, and academic (died 1943) Wikipedia: Charles McLean Andrews · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1861
Lewis Akeley, American academic (died 1961) Wikipedia: Lewis Akeley · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1860
Mary W. Bacheler, American physician and Baptist medical missionary (died 1939) Wikipedia: Mary W. Bacheler · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1857
Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, English general, co-founded The Scout Association (died 1941) Wikipedia: Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 106 languages
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1857
Heinrich Hertz, German physicist, philosopher, and academic (died 1894) Wikipedia: Heinrich Hertz · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 112 languages
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1849
Nikolay Yakovlevich Sonin, Russian mathematician and academic (died 1915) Wikipedia: Nikolay Yakovlevich Sonin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1840
August Bebel, German theorist and politician (died 1913) Wikipedia: August Bebel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
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1836
Mahesh Chandra Nyayratna Bhattacharyya, Indian scholar and academic (died 1906) Wikipedia: Mahesh Chandra Nyayratna Bhattacharyya · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1825
Jean-Baptiste Salpointe, French-American archbishop (died 1898) Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Salpointe · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1824
Pierre Janssen, French astronomer and mathematician (died 1907) Wikipedia: Pierre Janssen · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1819
James Russell Lowell, American poet and critic (died 1891) Wikipedia: James Russell Lowell · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1817
Carl Wilhelm Borchardt, German mathematician and academic (died 1880) Wikipedia: Carl Wilhelm Borchardt · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1806
Józef Kremer, Polish historian and philosopher (died 1875) Wikipedia: Józef Kremer · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1805
Sarah Fuller Flower Adams, English poet and hymnwriter (died 1848) Wikipedia: Sarah Fuller Flower Adams · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1796
Alexis Bachelot, French priest and missionary (died 1837) Wikipedia: Alexis Bachelot · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1796
Adolphe Quetelet, Belgian mathematician, astronomer, and sociologist (died 1874) Wikipedia: Adolphe Quetelet · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1788
Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher and author (died 1860) Wikipedia: Arthur Schopenhauer · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 175 languages
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1778
Rembrandt Peale, American painter and curator (died 1860) Wikipedia: Rembrandt Peale · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1749
Johann Nikolaus Forkel, German musicologist and theorist (died 1818) Wikipedia: Johann Nikolaus Forkel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1732
George Washington, American general and politician, 1st President of the United States (died 1799) Wikipedia: George Washington · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 275 languages
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1715
Charles-Nicolas Cochin, French artist (died 1790) Wikipedia: Charles-Nicolas Cochin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1649
Bon Boullogne, French painter (died 1717) Wikipedia: Bon Boullogne · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1631
Peder Syv, Danish historian (died 1702) Wikipedia: Peder Syv · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1592
Nicholas Ferrar, English scholar (died 1637) Wikipedia: Nicholas Ferrar · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1550
Charles de Ligne, 2nd Prince of Arenberg (died 1616) Wikipedia: Charles de Ligne, 2nd Prince of Arenberg · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1520
Moses Isserles, Polish rabbi (died 1572) Wikipedia: Moses Isserles · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1514
Tahmasp I, Iranian shah (died 1576) Wikipedia: Tahmasp I · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1500
Rodolfo Pio da Carpi, Italian cardinal (died 1564) Wikipedia: Rodolfo Pio da Carpi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1440
Ladislaus the Posthumous, Hungarian King (died 1457) Wikipedia: Ladislaus the Posthumous · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1403
Charles VII of France (died 1461) Wikipedia: Charles VII of France · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
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1040
Rashi, French rabbi and author (died 1105) Wikipedia: Rashi · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 53 languages
Deaths
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2026
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (born 1966) Wikipedia: El Mencho · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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2024
John Lowe, English musician, pianist for The Quarrymen (born 1942) Wikipedia: John Lowe (musician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2021
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, American poet, painter (born 1919) Wikipedia: Lawrence Ferlinghetti · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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2019
Brody Stevens, American comedian and actor (born 1970) Wikipedia: Brody Stevens · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2019
Morgan Woodward, American actor (born 1925) Wikipedia: Morgan Woodward · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2015
Chris Rainbow, Scottish singer-songwriter and producer (born 1946) Wikipedia: Chris Rainbow · 14 languages
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2014
Charlotte Dawson, New Zealand–Australian television host (born 1966) Wikipedia: Charlotte Dawson · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2014
Trebor Jay Tichenor, American pianist and composer (born 1940) Wikipedia: Trebor Jay Tichenor · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2014
Leo Vroman, Dutch-American hematologist, poet, and illustrator (born 1915) Wikipedia: Leo Vroman · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2013
Atje Keulen-Deelstra, Dutch speed skater (born 1938) Wikipedia: Atje Keulen-Deelstra · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2013
Jean-Louis Michon, French-Swiss scholar and translator (born 1924) Wikipedia: Jean-Louis Michon · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2013
Wolfgang Sawallisch, German pianist and conductor (born 1923) Wikipedia: Wolfgang Sawallisch · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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2012
Sukhbir, Indian author and poet (born 1925) Wikipedia: Sukhbir (writer) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2012
Frank Carson, Irish-English comedian and actor (born 1926) Wikipedia: Frank Carson · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2012
Marie Colvin, American journalist (born 1956) Wikipedia: Marie Colvin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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2012
Rémi Ochlik, French photographer and journalist (born 1983) Wikipedia: Rémi Ochlik · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2007
George Jellicoe, 2nd Earl Jellicoe, English politician, Leader of the House of Lords (born 1918) Wikipedia: George Jellicoe, 2nd Earl Jellicoe · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2007
Dennis Johnson, American basketball player and coach (born 1954) Wikipedia: Dennis Johnson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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2006
S. Rajaratnam, Singaporean politician, 1st Senior Minister of Singapore (born 1915) Wikipedia: S. Rajaratnam · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2005
Lee Eun-ju, South Korean actress and singer (born 1980) Wikipedia: Lee Eun-ju · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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2005
Simone Simon, French actress (born 1910) Wikipedia: Simone Simon · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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2004
Andy Seminick, American baseball player, coach, and manager (born 1920) Wikipedia: Andy Seminick · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2002
Chuck Jones, American animator, producer, and screenwriter (born 1912) Wikipedia: Chuck Jones · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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2002
Jonas Savimbi, Angolan general, founded UNITA (born 1934) Wikipedia: Jonas Savimbi · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1999
William Bronk, American poet and academic (born 1918) Wikipedia: William Bronk · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1999
Menno Oosting, Dutch tennis player (born 1964) Wikipedia: Menno Oosting · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1998
Abraham A. Ribicoff, American lawyer and politician, 4th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (born 1910) Wikipedia: Abraham Ribicoff · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1997
Joseph Aiuppa, American gangster (born 1907) Wikipedia: Joey Aiuppa · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1995
Ed Flanders, American actor (born 1934) Wikipedia: Ed Flanders · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1994
Papa John Creach, American violinist (born 1917) Wikipedia: Papa John Creach · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1992
Markos Vafiadis, Greek general and politician (born 1906) Wikipedia: Markos Vafeiadis · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1987
David Susskind, American talk show host and producer (born 1920) Wikipedia: David Susskind · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1987
Andy Warhol, American painter and photographer (born 1928) Wikipedia: Andy Warhol · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 179 languages
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1986
John Donnelly, Australian rugby league player (born 1955) Wikipedia: John Donnelly (rugby league) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1985
Salvador Espriu, Spanish author, poet, and playwright (born 1913) Wikipedia: Salvador Espriu · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1985
Efrem Zimbalist, Russian violinist, composer, and conductor (born 1889) Wikipedia: Efrem Zimbalist · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1983
Adrian Boult, English conductor (born 1889) Wikipedia: Adrian Boult · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1983
Romain Maes, Belgian cyclist (born 1913) Wikipedia: Romain Maes · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1982
Josh Malihabadi, Indian-Pakistani poet and author (born 1898) Wikipedia: Josh Malihabadi · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1980
Oskar Kokoschka, Austrian painter, poet and playwright (born 1886) Wikipedia: Oskar Kokoschka · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1976
Angela Baddeley, English actress (born 1904) Wikipedia: Angela Baddeley · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1976
Florence Ballard, American singer (born 1943) Wikipedia: Florence Ballard · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1973
Jean-Jacques Bertrand, Canadian lawyer and politician, 21st Premier of Quebec (born 1916) Wikipedia: Jean-Jacques Bertrand · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1973
Elizabeth Bowen, Anglo-Irish author (born 1899) Wikipedia: Elizabeth Bowen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1973
Katina Paxinou, Greek actress (born 1900) Wikipedia: Katina Paxinou · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1973
Winthrop Rockefeller, American colonel and politician, 37th Governor of Arkansas (born 1912) Wikipedia: Winthrop Rockefeller · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1971
Frédéric Mariotti, French actor (born 1883) Wikipedia: Frédéric Mariotti · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1965
Felix Frankfurter, Austrian-American lawyer and jurist (born 1882) Wikipedia: Felix Frankfurter · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1961
Nick LaRocca, American trumpet player and composer (born 1889) Wikipedia: Nick LaRocca · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1960
Paul-Émile Borduas, Canadian-French painter and critic (born 1905) Wikipedia: Paul-Émile Borduas · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1958
Abul Kalam Azad, Indian scholar and politician, Indian Minister of Education (born 1888) Wikipedia: Maulana Azad · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1945
Osip Brik, Russian avant garde writer and literary critic (born 1888) Wikipedia: Osip Brik · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1944
Kasturba Gandhi, Indian activist (born 1869) Wikipedia: Kasturba Gandhi · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1944
Fritz Schmenkel, anti-Nazi German who joined Soviet partisans (born 1916) Wikipedia: Fritz Schmenkel · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1943
Christoph Probst, German activist (born 1919) Wikipedia: Christoph Probst · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1943
Hans Scholl, German activist (born 1918) Wikipedia: Hans Scholl · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1943
Sophie Scholl, German activist (born 1921) Wikipedia: Sophie Scholl · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
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1942
Stefan Zweig, Austrian journalist, author, and playwright (born 1881) Wikipedia: Stefan Zweig · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 126 languages
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1939
Antonio Machado, Spanish-French poet and author (born 1875) Wikipedia: Antonio Machado · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
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1932
Harriet Converse Moody, American businesswoman and arts patron (born 1857) Wikipedia: Harriet Converse Moody · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1923
Théophile Delcassé, French politician, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1852) Wikipedia: Théophile Delcassé · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1913
Ferdinand de Saussure, Swiss linguist and author (born 1857) Wikipedia: Ferdinand de Saussure · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 107 languages
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1913
Francisco I. Madero, Mexican president and author (born 1873) Wikipedia: Francisco I. Madero · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
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1904
Leslie Stephen, English historian, author, and critic (born 1832) Wikipedia: Leslie Stephen · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1903
Hugo Wolf, Austrian composer (born 1860) Wikipedia: Hugo Wolf · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1898
Heungseon Daewongun, Korean king (born 1820) Wikipedia: Heungseon Daewongun · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1897
Charles Blondin, French tightrope walker and acrobat (born 1824) Wikipedia: Charles Blondin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1890
John Jacob Astor III, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1822) Wikipedia: John Jacob Astor III · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1890
Carl Bloch, Danish painter and academic (born 1834) Wikipedia: Carl Bloch · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1888
Anna Kingsford, English physician and activist (born 1846) Wikipedia: Anna Kingsford · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1875
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, French painter and illustrator (born 1796) Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
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1875
Charles Lyell, Scottish geologist (born 1797) Wikipedia: Charles Lyell · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1816
Adam Ferguson, Scottish historian and philosopher (born 1723) Wikipedia: Adam Ferguson · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1799
Heshen, Chinese politician (born 1750) Wikipedia: Heshen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1770
Christopher Seider, first American killed in the American Revolution (born 1758) Wikipedia: Christopher Seider · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1732
Francis Atterbury, English bishop (born 1663) Wikipedia: Francis Atterbury · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1731
Frederik Ruysch, Dutch physician and anatomist (born 1638) Wikipedia: Frederik Ruysch · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1690
Charles Le Brun, French painter and theorist (born 1619) Wikipedia: Charles Le Brun · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1680
La Voisin, French occultist (born 1640) Wikipedia: La Voisin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1674
Jean Chapelain, French poet and critic (born 1595) Wikipedia: Jean Chapelain · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1627
Olivier van Noort, Dutch explorer (born 1558) Wikipedia: Olivier van Noort · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1512
Amerigo Vespucci, Italian cartographer and explorer (born 1454) Wikipedia: Amerigo Vespucci · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 114 languages
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1511
Henry, Duke of Cornwall (born 1511) Wikipedia: Henry, Duke of Cornwall · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 21 languages
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1500
Gerhard VI, German nobleman (born 1430) Wikipedia: Gerhard VI of Oldenburg · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1452
William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas (born 1425) Wikipedia: William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1371
David II, King of Scotland (born 1324) Wikipedia: David II of Scotland · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1297
Margaret of Cortona, Italian penitent (born 1247) Wikipedia: Margaret of Cortona · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1111
Roger Borsa, King of Sicily (born 1078) Wikipedia: Roger Borsa · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1079
John of Fécamp, Italian Benedictine abbot Wikipedia: John of Fécamp · 4 languages
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1072
Peter Damian, Italian cardinal Wikipedia: Peter Damian · 48 languages
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1071
Arnulf III, Count of Flanders Wikipedia: Arnulf III of Flanders · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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978
Lambert, Count of Chalon (born 930) Wikipedia: Lambert of Chalon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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970
García I, King of Pamplona Wikipedia: García Sánchez I of Pamplona · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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965
Otto, Duke of Burgundy (born 944) Wikipedia: Otto, Duke of Burgundy · 21 languages
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954
Guo Wei, Chinese Emperor (born 904) Wikipedia: Guo Wei · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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845
Wang, Chinese Empress dowager Wikipedia: Empress Dowager Wang (Jingzong) · 3 languages
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793
Sicga, Anglo-Saxon nobleman and regicide Wikipedia: Sicga · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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606
Sabinian, Pope of the Catholic Church Wikipedia: Pope Sabinian · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
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556
Maximianus, Bishop of Ravenna (born 499) Wikipedia: Maximianus of Ravenna · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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