1 January: what happened on this day in history

Events on 1 January include:

The Euro currency is introduced in 11 member nations of the European Union (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece and Sweden) (1999)
The Draupner wave in the North Sea in Norway is detected, confirming the existence of freak waves (1995)
The first British mobile phone call is made by Michael Harrison to his father Sir Ernest Harrison, chairman of Vodafone (1985)

This page gathers 130 events, 269 births and 125 deaths recorded on this day, from 153 BC to 2026.

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Events · United Kingdom

Regional holiday: New Year's Day (ENG, NIR, SCT, WLS) ›

1999
The Euro currency is introduced in 11 member nations of the European Union (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece and Sweden). Wikipedia: Euro · ✓ Wikidata · 242 languagesArchive: Calculator: Hi Euro — Estonian History Museum, 2010 · Europeana
1995
The Draupner wave in the North Sea in Norway is detected, confirming the existence of freak waves. Wikipedia: Draupner wave · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1985
The first British mobile phone call is made by Michael Harrison to his father Sir Ernest Harrison, chairman of Vodafone. Wikipedia: Mobile phone · 180 languages
1984
Brunei becomes independent of the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: Brunei · ✓ Wikidata · 298 languages
1973
Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom are admitted into the European Economic Community. Wikipedia: Denmark · 369 languagesArchive: Denmark — National Brewery Heritage Trust · Europeana
1964
The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is divided into the independent republics of Zambia and Malawi, and the British-controlled Rhodesia. Wikipedia: Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland · 47 languages
1960
Three men were killed and two wounded in a mass shooting at a public house in Sheffield, England. Wikipedia: East House mass shooting · 1 language
1960
Cameroon achieves independence from France and the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: Cameroon · ✓ Wikidata · 314 languages
1957
George Town, Penang, is made a city by a royal charter of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: George Town, Penang · 80 languages
1956
Sudan achieves independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: Sudan · ✓ Wikidata · 334 languages
1948
British Railways came into existence when the "Big Four" railway companies were nationalised. Wikipedia: British Rail · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1947
Cold War: The American and British occupation zones in Allied-occupied Germany, after World War II, merge to form the Bizone, which later (with the French zone) became part of West Germany. Wikipedia: Cold War · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1947
The Canadian Citizenship Act 1946 comes into effect, converting British subjects into Canadian citizens. Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes the first Canadian citizen. Wikipedia: Canadian Citizenship Act, 1946 · 3 languages
1929
The former municipalities of Point Grey, British Columbia and South Vancouver, British Columbia are amalgamated into Vancouver. Wikipedia: West Point Grey · 8 languages
1923
Britain's Railways are grouped into the Big Four: LNER, GWR, SR, and LMS. Wikipedia: List of railway companies involved in the 1923 grouping · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1910
Captain David Beatty is promoted to rear admiral, and becomes the youngest admiral in the Royal Navy (except for royal family members) since Horatio Nelson. Wikipedia: David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty · 34 languages
1901
The Southern Nigeria Protectorate is established within the British Empire. Wikipedia: Southern Nigeria Protectorate · 20 languages
1901
The British colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia federate as the Commonwealth of Australia; Edmund Barton is appointed the first Prime Minister. Wikipedia: New South Wales · ✓ Wikidata · 150 languages
1900
Nigeria becomes a British protectorate with Frederick Lugard as high commissioner. Wikipedia: Nigeria · 349 languages
1877
Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom is proclaimed Empress of India. Wikipedia: Queen Victoria · 176 languages
1818
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (anonymously) publishes the pioneering work of science fiction, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, in London. Wikipedia: Mary Shelley · ✓ Wikidata · 88 languages
1810
Lachlan Macquarie (pictured) became Governor of New South Wales, eventually playing a major role in the social, economic and architectural development of the colony in Australia. Wikipedia: Lachlan Macquarie · 32 languages
1801
The legislative union of Kingdom of Great Britain and Kingdom of Ireland is completed, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is proclaimed. Wikipedia: Kingdom of Great Britain · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
1788
The first edition of The Times of London, previously The Daily Universal Register, is published. Wikipedia: The Times · 88 languages
1785
The Times began publication in London as The Daily Universal Register. Wikipedia: The Times · ✓ Wikidata · 88 languages
1776
American Revolutionary War: The town of Norfolk, Virginia, was burned and destroyed by the combined actions of British and Whig forces. Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1773
The hymn "Amazing Grace" was probably first used in a prayer meeting in Olney, England, without the music familiar to modern listeners. Wikipedia: Hymn · 104 languages
1772
The first traveler's cheques, which could be used in 90 European cities, are issued by the London Credit Exchange Company. Wikipedia: Traveller's cheque · 26 languages
1651
Charles II is crowned King of Scotland at Scone Palace. Wikipedia: Charles II of England · 98 languages
1604
The Masque of Indian and China Knights is performed by courtiers of James VI and I at Hampton Court. Wikipedia: The Masque of Indian and China Knights · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1600
Scotland recognises January 1 as the start of the year, instead of March 25. Wikipedia: Kingdom of Scotland · 75 languages

Around the world

2026
Bulgaria officially adopts the Euro, becoming the 21st Eurozone country. Wikipedia: Bulgaria · 361 languages
2026
A fire at a bar during New Year's Eve celebrations in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, kills 41 people and injures 116 others. Wikipedia: 2026 Crans-Montana bar fire · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
2025
Fourteen people are killed and 57 others injured during a vehicle-ramming and shooting attack in New Orleans, Louisiana. Wikipedia: 2025 New Orleans truck attack · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
2024
A 7.5 Mww earthquake strikes the western coast of Japan, killing more than 500 people and injuring over 1,000 others. A majority of direct deaths were due to collapsed homes. Wikipedia: 2024 Noto earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
2024
Disney's copyright protection on Steamboat Willie and the original Mickey Mouse expires as they enter the public domain. Wikipedia: Steamboat Willie · 54 languages
2024
Artsakh ceases to exist. Wikipedia: Republic of Artsakh · 132 languages
2023
Croatia officially adopts the Euro, becoming the 20th Eurozone country, and becomes the 27th member of the Schengen Area. Wikipedia: Croatia · 356 languages
2019
The NASA space probe New Horizons flew by the trans-Neptunian object Arrokoth, making it the farthest object visited by a spacecraft. Wikipedia: NASA · 184 languages
2017
An attack on a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, during New Year's celebrations, kills 39 people and injures 79 others. Wikipedia: Istanbul nightclub shooting · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
2015
The Eurasian Economic Union comes into effect, creating a political and economic union between Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Wikipedia: Eurasian Economic Union · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
2013
At least 60 people are killed and 200 injured in a stampede after celebrations at Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Wikipedia: 2013 Houphouët-Boigny stampede · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2011
A suicide bombing took place outside a Coptic Orthodox Church in Alexandria, Egypt, following a New Year service, killing 23 people. Wikipedia: 2011 Alexandria bombing · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2011
Estonia officially adopts the Euro currency and becomes the 17th Eurozone country. Wikipedia: Estonia · 354 languages
2010
A suicide bomber killed 105 spectators at a volleyball game in the Lakki Marwat District of Pakistan. Wikipedia: 2010 Lakki Marwat suicide bombing · 10 languages
2009
Sixty-six people die in a nightclub fire in Bangkok, Thailand. Wikipedia: 2009 Bangkok nightclub fire · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2007
Adam Air Flight 574 crashed into the sea off Polewali, Indonesia, killing all 102 people on board, when the pilots inadvertently disconnected the autopilot. Wikipedia: Adam Air Flight 574 · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
2007
Bulgaria and Romania join the EU. Wikipedia: Bulgaria · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2005
Jeanna Giese, the first known rabies survivor who did not receive the vaccine, was discharged from Children's Wisconsin. Wikipedia: Jeanna Giese · 6 languages
2004
In a vote of confidence, General Pervez Musharraf wins 658 out of 1,170 votes in the Electoral College of Pakistan, and according to Article 41(8) of the Constitution of Pakistan, is "deemed to be elected" to the office of President until October 2007. Wikipedia: Motion of no confidence · 62 languages
2001
Greece adopts the Euro, becoming the 12th Eurozone country. Wikipedia: Greece · 378 languages
1998
Argentinian physicist Juan Maldacena published a landmark paper initiating the study of AdS/CFT correspondence, which links string theory and quantum gravity. Wikipedia: Juan Maldacena · 28 languages
1998
Following a currency reform, Russia begins to circulate new rubles to stem inflation and promote confidence. Wikipedia: 1998 Russian monetary reform · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1995
The World Trade Organization, the international organization designed to supervise and liberalize international trade, came into being, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Wikipedia: World Trade Organization · ✓ Wikidata · 153 languages
1995
Austria, Finland and Sweden join the EU. Wikipedia: Austria · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1994
The revolutionary leftist Zapatista Army of National Liberation initiated twelve days of armed conflict in the Mexican state of Chiapas. Wikipedia: Far-left politics · 58 languages
1994
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) comes into effect. Wikipedia: North American Free Trade Agreement · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
1993
Dissolution of Czechoslovakia: Czechoslovakia is divided into the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic. Wikipedia: Dissolution of Czechoslovakia · ✓ Wikidata · 355 languages
1990
David Dinkins is sworn in as New York City's first black mayor. Wikipedia: David Dinkins · 29 languages
1990
Seven people are killed and one injured in a mass shooting in Narsaq, Greenland. Wikipedia: Narsaq massacre · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1989
The Montreal Protocol comes into force, stopping the use of chemicals contributing to ozone depletion. Wikipedia: Montreal Protocol · 47 languages
1988
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America comes into existence, creating the largest Lutheran denomination in the United States. Wikipedia: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1987
The Isleta Pueblo tribe elect Verna Williamson to be their first female governor. Wikipedia: Pueblo of Isleta · 12 languages
1985
Eastern Air Lines Flight 980 crashes into Mount Illimani in Bolivia, killing all 29 aboard. Wikipedia: Eastern Air Lines Flight 980 · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1984
The original American Telephone & Telegraph Company is divested of its 22 Bell System companies as a result of the settlement of the 1974 United States Department of Justice antitrust suit against AT&T. Wikipedia: AT&T Corporation · 17 languages
1983
The ARPANET officially changes to using TCP/IP, the Internet Protocol, effectively creating the Internet. Wikipedia: ARPANET · 66 languages
1982
Peruvian Javier Pérez de Cuéllar becomes the first Latin American to hold the title of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Wikipedia: Peru · 333 languages
1981
Greece is admitted into the European Community. Wikipedia: Greece · 378 languages
1979
The Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and Taiwan Relations Act enter into force. Through the Communiqué, the United States establishes normal diplomatic relations with China. Through the Act, the United States guarantees military support for Taiwan. Wikipedia: Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1978
Air India Flight 855 (aircraft pictured) crashed into the Arabian Sea seconds after take-off, killing all 213 people. Wikipedia: Air India Flight 855 · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1976
A bomb explodes on board Middle East Airlines Flight 438 over Qaisumah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 81 people on board. Wikipedia: Middle East Airlines Flight 438 · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1971
Cigarette advertisements are banned on American television. Wikipedia: Cigarette · 132 languages
1970
The defined beginning of Unix time, at 00:00:00. Wikipedia: Unix time · 37 languages
1965
The People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan, which later helped the country become a republic, was founded. Wikipedia: People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1962
Western Samoa achieves independence from New Zealand; its name is changed to the Independent State of Western Samoa. Wikipedia: Territory of Western Samoa · 7 languages
1959
Cuban Revolution: Fulgencio Batista, dictator of Cuba, is overthrown by Fidel Castro's forces. Wikipedia: Cuban Revolution · ✓ Wikidata · 88 languages
1958
The European Economic Community is established. Wikipedia: European Economic Community · ✓ Wikidata · 87 languages
1957
The revised Thai criminal code came into force, strengthening the law on lèse-majesté in Thailand to include insult and treating it as a crime against national security. Wikipedia: Lèse-majesté in Thailand · 12 languages
1949
United Nations cease-fire takes effect in Kashmir from one minute before midnight. War between India and Pakistan stops accordingly. Wikipedia: United Nations · 337 languages
1945
World War II: In retaliation for the massacre of captured Americans by Waffen SS soldiers, U.S. Army personnel killed an estimated 80 Wehrmacht prisoners near Chenogne, Belgium. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1945
Second World War: The Luftwaffe launched Operation Bodenplatte in an attempt to cripple Allied air forces in the Low Countries. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1942
The Declaration by United Nations is signed by twenty-six nations. Wikipedia: Declaration by United Nations · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1934
Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay becomes a United States federal prison. Wikipedia: Alcatraz Island · 65 languages
1934
A "Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring" comes into effect in Nazi Germany. Wikipedia: Nazi eugenics · 27 languages
1932
The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. Wikipedia: United States Post Office Department · 11 languages
1928
Joseph Stalin's personal secretary, Boris Bazhanov, crossed the Iranian border and defected from the Soviet Union. Wikipedia: Joseph Stalin · 279 languages
1927
New Mexican oil legislation goes into effect, leading to the formal outbreak of the Cristero War. Wikipedia: Mexico · 401 languages
1926
Ireland's first broadcaster, 2RN, began broadcasting. Wikipedia: 2RN · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1915
Russia withdraws from its occupation of northwestern Iran, enabling a subsequent Ottoman invasion and massacres of Assyrians and Armenians. Wikipedia: Sayfo · 53 languages
1914
The St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line in the U.S. state of Florida became the first scheduled airline using a winged aircraft. Wikipedia: St. Petersburg–Tampa Airboat Line · 9 languages
1912
The Republic of China is established. Wikipedia: Republic of China (1912–1949) · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
1902
The first American college football bowl game, the Rose Bowl between Michigan and Stanford, is held in Pasadena, California. Wikipedia: College football · 24 languages
1899
Spanish rule ends in Cuba. Wikipedia: Captaincy General of Cuba · 18 languages
1898
New York, New York annexes land from surrounding counties, creating the City of Greater New York. The four initial boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx, are joined on January 25 by Staten Island to create the modern city of five boroughs. Wikipedia: New York City · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1892
The immigration station on Ellis Island (pictured) in New York Harbor opened, and would process almost 12 million immigrants to the United States over the course of its existence. Wikipedia: Ellis Island · 57 languages
1890
Eritrea is consolidated into a colony by the Italian government as Italian Eritrea. Wikipedia: Eritrea · 307 languages
1885
Twenty-five nations adopt Sandford Fleming's proposal for standard time (and also, time zones). Wikipedia: Sandford Fleming · 41 languages
1863
American Civil War: The Emancipation Proclamation takes effect in Confederate territory. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1861
Liberal forces supporting Benito Juárez enter Mexico City. Wikipedia: Liberal Party (Mexico) · 5 languages
1860
The first Polish postage stamp is issued, replacing the Russian stamps previously in use. Wikipedia: Postage stamps and postal history of Poland · 2 languages
1847
The world's first "Mercy" Hospital is founded in Pittsburgh, United States, by a group of Sisters of Mercy from Ireland; the name will go on to grace over 30 major hospitals throughout the world. Wikipedia: UPMC Mercy · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1845
The Philippines moves its national calendar to align with other Asian countries' calendars by skipping Tuesday, December 31, 1844. The change has been ordered by Governor–General Narciso Claveria to reform the country's calendar so that it aligns with the rest of Asia. Its territory has been one day behind the rest of Asia for 323 years since the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines on March 16, 1521. Wikipedia: Narciso Clavería y Zaldúa · 12 languages
1834
Most of Germany forms the Zollverein customs union, the first such union between sovereign states. Wikipedia: Zollverein · 45 languages
1822
The Greek Constitution of 1822 is adopted by the First National Assembly at Epidaurus. Wikipedia: Greek Constitution of 1822 · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1808
As a result of the lobbying efforts by the abolitionist movement (emblem pictured), the importation of slaves into the United States was officially banned, although slavery itself remained permitted. Wikipedia: Abolitionism · 82 languages
1806
The French Republican Calendar is abolished. Wikipedia: French Republican calendar · 68 languages
1804
French rule ends in Haiti. Haiti becomes the first black-majority republic and second independent country in North America after the United States. Wikipedia: Saint-Domingue · ✓ Wikidata · 291 languages
1801
Italian astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi discovered the dwarf planet Ceres, naming it after the Roman goddess of agriculture and of motherly love. Wikipedia: Giuseppe Piazzi · 76 languages
1800
Quasi-War: An American convoy of four merchant vessels escorted by a schooner was attacked by a squadron of armed barges manned by Haitians. Wikipedia: Quasi-War · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1781
American Revolutionary War: One thousand five hundred soldiers of the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment under General Anthony Wayne's command rebel against the Continental Army's winter camp in Morristown, New Jersey in the Pennsylvania Line Mutiny of 1781. Wikipedia: 6th Pennsylvania Regiment · 1 language
1776
General George Washington hoists the first United States flag, the Continental Union Flag, at Prospect Hill. Wikipedia: George Washington · 275 languages
1739
Bouvet Island in the South Atlantic Ocean, the most remote island in the world, was discovered by French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charles Bouvet de Lozier. Wikipedia: Bouvet Island · 102 languages
1726
J. S. Bach led the first performance of Herr Gott, dich loben wir, BWV 16, his church cantata for New Year's Day to a libretto by Georg Christian Lehms (pictured). Wikipedia: Johann Sebastian Bach · 259 languages
1725
J. S. Bach led the first performance of his chorale cantata Jesu, nun sei gepreiset, which features trumpet fanfares at the start and end. Wikipedia: Johann Sebastian Bach · 259 languages
1707
John V is proclaimed King of Portugal and the Algarves in Lisbon. Wikipedia: John V of Portugal · 47 languages
1700
Russia begins using the Anno Domini era instead of the Anno Mundi era of the Byzantine Empire. Wikipedia: Anno Domini · 98 languages
1527
Croatian nobles elect Ferdinand I, Archduke of Austria as King of Croatia in the 1527 election in Cetin. Wikipedia: Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor · 78 languages
1515
Twenty-year-old Francis, Duke of Brittany, succeeds to the French throne following the death of his father-in-law, Louis XII. Wikipedia: Francis I of France · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
1502
The present-day location of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is first explored by the Portuguese under their commissioned Florentine explorer, Amerigo Vespucci. Vespucci begins his suspicion that there is a whole continent between Europe and Asia. Wikipedia: Rio de Janeiro · 303 languages
1438
Albert II of Habsburg is crowned King of Hungary. Wikipedia: Albert II of Germany · 52 languages
1259
Michael VIII Palaiologos is proclaimed co-emperor of the Empire of Nicaea with his ward John IV Laskaris. Wikipedia: Michael VIII Palaiologos · 58 languages
1068
Having been pardoned by Eudokia Makrembolitissa, the regent of the Byzantine Empire, for attempting to usurp the throne, Romanos IV Diogenes married her to become Byzantine emperor. Wikipedia: Eudokia Makrembolitissa · 40 languages
1001
Grand Prince Stephen I of Hungary is named the first King of Hungary by Pope Sylvester II (probable). Wikipedia: Stephen I of Hungary · 73 languages
947
Emperor Taizong of the Khitan-led Liao dynasty captures Daliang, ending the dynasty and empire of the Later Jin. Wikipedia: Emperor Taizong of Liao · 22 languages
417
Galla Placidia was forced by her brother Honorius into marriage with Constantius III, his magister militum. Wikipedia: Galla Placidia · 48 languages
404
Saint Telemachus tries to stop a gladiatorial fight in a Roman amphitheatre, and is stoned to death by the crowd. This act impresses the Christian Emperor Honorius, who issues a historic ban on gladiatorial fights. Wikipedia: AD 404 · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
193
The Senate chooses Pertinax against his will to succeed Commodus as Roman emperor. Wikipedia: AD 193 · 129 languages
42 BC
The Roman Senate posthumously deifies Julius Caesar. Wikipedia: Roman Senate · 72 languages
45 BC
The Julian calendar takes effect as the civil calendar of the Roman Republic, establishing January 1 as the new date of the new year. Wikipedia: Julian calendar · 127 languages
153 BC
For the first time, Roman consuls begin their year in office on January 1. Wikipedia: Roman consul · 75 languages

World days

Christian feast day: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God; and its related observances: World Day of Peace Wikipedia: World Day of Peace · 20 languages

Technology

1948
British Railways came into existence when the "Big Four" railway companies were nationalised. Wikipedia: British Rail · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1923
Britain's Railways are grouped into the Big Four: LNER, GWR, SR, and LMS. Wikipedia: List of railway companies involved in the 1923 grouping · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1983
The ARPANET officially changes to using TCP/IP, the Internet Protocol, effectively creating the Internet. Wikipedia: ARPANET · 66 languages
1970
The defined beginning of Unix time, at 00:00:00. Wikipedia: Unix time · 37 languages

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Science

2019
The NASA space probe New Horizons flew by the trans-Neptunian object Arrokoth, making it the farthest object visited by a spacecraft. Wikipedia: NASA · 184 languages
2005
Jeanna Giese, the first known rabies survivor who did not receive the vaccine, was discharged from Children's Wisconsin. Wikipedia: Jeanna Giese · 6 languages
1998
Argentinian physicist Juan Maldacena published a landmark paper initiating the study of AdS/CFT correspondence, which links string theory and quantum gravity. Wikipedia: Juan Maldacena · 28 languages
1801
Italian astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi discovered the dwarf planet Ceres, naming it after the Roman goddess of agriculture and of motherly love. Wikipedia: Giuseppe Piazzi · 76 languages

Today's news: Science ›

Business

1999
The Euro currency is introduced in 11 member nations of the European Union (with the exception of the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece and Sweden). Wikipedia: Euro · ✓ Wikidata · 242 languages
1973
Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom are admitted into the European Economic Community. Wikipedia: Denmark · 369 languages
1810
Lachlan Macquarie (pictured) became Governor of New South Wales, eventually playing a major role in the social, economic and architectural development of the colony in Australia. Wikipedia: Lachlan Macquarie · 32 languages
1772
The first traveler's cheques, which could be used in 90 European cities, are issued by the London Credit Exchange Company. Wikipedia: Traveller's cheque · 26 languages
2026
Bulgaria officially adopts the Euro, becoming the 21st Eurozone country. Wikipedia: Bulgaria · 361 languages
2023
Croatia officially adopts the Euro, becoming the 20th Eurozone country, and becomes the 27th member of the Schengen Area. Wikipedia: Croatia · 356 languages
2015
The Eurasian Economic Union comes into effect, creating a political and economic union between Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Wikipedia: Eurasian Economic Union · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
2011
Estonia officially adopts the Euro currency and becomes the 17th Eurozone country. Wikipedia: Estonia · 354 languages
2001
Greece adopts the Euro, becoming the 12th Eurozone country. Wikipedia: Greece · 378 languages
1998
Following a currency reform, Russia begins to circulate new rubles to stem inflation and promote confidence. Wikipedia: 1998 Russian monetary reform · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1994
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) comes into effect. Wikipedia: North American Free Trade Agreement · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
1984
The original American Telephone & Telegraph Company is divested of its 22 Bell System companies as a result of the settlement of the 1974 United States Department of Justice antitrust suit against AT&T. Wikipedia: AT&T Corporation · 17 languages
1958
The European Economic Community is established. Wikipedia: European Economic Community · ✓ Wikidata · 87 languages

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Sport

2013
At least 60 people are killed and 200 injured in a stampede after celebrations at Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Wikipedia: 2013 Houphouët-Boigny stampede · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1902
The first American college football bowl game, the Rose Bowl between Michigan and Stanford, is held in Pasadena, California. Wikipedia: College football · 24 languages

Today's news: Sport ›

Culture

1773
The hymn "Amazing Grace" was probably first used in a prayer meeting in Olney, England, without the music familiar to modern listeners. Wikipedia: Hymn · 104 languages

Today's news: Culture ›

Births

2007
Ian Subiabre, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Ian Subiabre · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2004
Lamine Camara, Senegalese footballer Wikipedia: Lamine Camara · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
2003
Daria Trubnikova, Russian rhythmic gymnast Wikipedia: Daria Trubnikova · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2002
Simon Adingra, Ivorian footballer Wikipedia: Simon Adingra · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
2001
Angourie Rice, Australian actress Wikipedia: Angourie Rice · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
2001
Winter, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Winter (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2000
Nicolas Kühn, German footballer Wikipedia: Nicolas Kühn · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2000
Ice Spice, American rapper Wikipedia: Ice Spice · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1999
Tomás Chancalay, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Tomás Chancalay · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1999
Azmy Qowimuramadhoni, Indonesian-Azerbaijani badminton player Wikipedia: Azmy Qowimuramadhoni · 3 languages
1998
Cristina Bucșa, Moldovan-Spanish tennis player Wikipedia: Cristina Bucșa · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1998
Edwuin Cetré, Colombian footballer Wikipedia: Edwuin Cetré · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1998
Enock Mwepu, Zambian footballer Wikipedia: Enock Mwepu · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1998
Frank Onyeka, Nigerian footballer Wikipedia: Frank Onyeka · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1997
Noah Kahan, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Noah Kahan · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1997
Keegan Hipgrave, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Keegan Hipgrave · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1997
Gonzalo Montiel, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Gonzalo Montiel · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1996
Andreas Pereira, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Andreas Pereira · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1996
Mahmoud Dahoud, German footballer Wikipedia: Mahmoud Dahoud · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1996
Mathias Jensen, Danish footballer Wikipedia: Mathias Jensen · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1995
Sardar Azmoun, Iranian footballer Wikipedia: Sardar Azmoun · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1995
Poppy, American singer and YouTube personality Wikipedia: Poppy (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1994
Brendan Elliot, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Brendan Elliot · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1994
LaMonte Wade Jr., American baseball player Wikipedia: LaMonte Wade Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1993
Larry Nance Jr., American basketball player Wikipedia: Larry Nance Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1993
Abdoulaye Doucouré, Malian footballer Wikipedia: Abdoulaye Doucouré · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1992
Nathaniel Peteru, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Nathaniel Peteru · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1992
Shane Duffy, Irish footballer Wikipedia: Shane Duffy · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1991
Glen Rice Jr., American basketball player Wikipedia: Glen Rice Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1991
Darius Slay, American football player Wikipedia: Darius Slay · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1991
Xavier Su'a-Filo, American football player Wikipedia: Xavier Suʻa-Filo · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1990
Julia Glushko, Israeli tennis player Wikipedia: Julia Glushko · 18 languages
1990
Ali Maâloul, Tunisian football player Wikipedia: Ali Maâloul · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1989
Jason Pierre-Paul, American football player Wikipedia: Jason Pierre-Paul · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1988
Marcel Gecov, Czech footballer Wikipedia: Marcel Gecov · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1988
Dallas Keuchel, American baseball player Wikipedia: Dallas Keuchel · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1987
Gia Coppola, American director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Gia Coppola · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1987
Gilbert Brulé, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Gilbert Brulé · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1987
Meryl Davis, American ice dancer Wikipedia: Meryl Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1987
Patric Hörnqvist, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Patric Hörnqvist · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1986
Pablo Cuevas, Uruguayan tennis player Wikipedia: Pablo Cuevas · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1986
Glen Davis, American basketball player Wikipedia: Glen Davis (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1986
Colin Morgan, Northern Irish actor Wikipedia: Colin Morgan · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1986
Lee Sung-min, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Lee Sung-min (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1985
Jeff Carter, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jeff Carter · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1985
Steven Davis, Northern Irish footballer Wikipedia: Steven Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1985
Kenoh, Japanese professional wrestler Wikipedia: Kenoh · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1985
Tiago Splitter, Brazilian basketball player Wikipedia: Tiago Splitter · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1984
Paolo Guerrero, Peruvian footballer Wikipedia: Paolo Guerrero · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1984
Fernando San Emeterio, Spanish basketball player Wikipedia: Fernando San Emeterio · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1984
Michael Witt, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Michael Witt · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1983
Calum Davenport, English footballer Wikipedia: Calum Davenport · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1983
Park Sung-hyun, South Korean archer Wikipedia: Park Sung-hyun (archer) · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1982
Egidio Arévalo, Uruguayan footballer Wikipedia: Egidio Arévalo · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1982
David Nalbandian, Argentine tennis player Wikipedia: David Nalbandian · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1981
Jonas Armstrong, Irish-English actor Wikipedia: Jonas Armstrong · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1981
Zsolt Baumgartner, Hungarian racing driver Wikipedia: Zsolt Baumgartner · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1981
Mladen Petrić, Croatian footballer Wikipedia: Mladen Petrić · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1981
Eden Riegel, American actress Wikipedia: Eden Riegel · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1980
Elin Nordegren, Swedish-American model Wikipedia: Elin Nordegren · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1979
Vidya Balan, Indian actress Wikipedia: Vidya Balan · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1979
Ibrahim Benli, Danish politician Wikipedia: Ibrahim Benli · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1978
Arilson Chiorato, Brazilian politician Wikipedia: Arilson Chiorato · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1976
Tank, American singer, songwriter, producer, and actor Wikipedia: Tank (entertainer) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1975
Chris Anstey, Australian basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Chris Anstey · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1975
Joe Cannon, American soccer player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Joe Cannon (soccer) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1975
Becky Kellar-Duke, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Becky Kellar-Duke · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1975
Fernando Tatís, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Fernando Tatís · 9 languages
1974
Christian Paradis, Canadian lawyer and politician, 9th Canadian Minister of Industry Wikipedia: Christian Paradis · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1972
Lilian Thuram, French footballer Wikipedia: Lilian Thuram · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
1971
Sammie Henson, American wrestler and coach Wikipedia: Sammie Henson · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1971
Bobby Holík, Czech-American ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Bobby Holík · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1971
Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia, Indian politician Wikipedia: Jyotiraditya Scindia · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1970
Sergei Kiriakov, Russian footballer and coach Wikipedia: Sergei Kiriakov · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1969
Morris Chestnut, American actor Wikipedia: Morris Chestnut · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1969
Verne Troyer, American actor (died 2018) Wikipedia: Verne Troyer · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1968
Davor Šuker, Croatian footballer Wikipedia: Davor Šuker · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
1967
Tawera Nikau, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Tawera Nikau · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1966
Anna Burke, Australian businesswoman and politician, 28th Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives Wikipedia: Anna Burke · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1966
Ivica Dačić, Serbian journalist and politician, 95th Prime Minister of Serbia Wikipedia: Ivica Dačić · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1966
Tihomir Orešković, Croatian–Canadian businessman, 11th Prime Minister of Croatia Wikipedia: Tihomir Orešković · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1964
Dedee Pfeiffer, American actress Wikipedia: Dedee Pfeiffer · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1963
Milo Aukerman, American singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Milo Aukerman · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1963
Jean-Marc Gounon, French racing driver Wikipedia: Jean-Marc Gounon · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1962
Anton Muscatelli, Italian-Scottish economist and academic Wikipedia: Anton Muscatelli · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1961
Sam Backo, Australian rugby league player (died 2025) Wikipedia: Sam Backo · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1959
Abdul Ahad Mohmand, Afghan colonel, pilot, and astronaut Wikipedia: Abdul Ahad Momand · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1959
Azali Assoumani, Comorian colonel and politician, President of the Comoros Wikipedia: Azali Assoumani · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1959
Panagiotis Giannakis, Greek basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Panagiotis Giannakis · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1959
Adrian Hall, English director and former actor Wikipedia: Adrian Hall (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1958
Grandmaster Flash, Barbadian rapper and DJ Wikipedia: Grandmaster Flash · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1958
Dave Silk, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Dave Silk · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1957
Evangelos Venizelos, Greek lawyer and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Greece Wikipedia: Evangelos Venizelos · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1956
Sergei Avdeyev, Russian engineer and astronaut Wikipedia: Sergey Avdeev · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1956
Royce Ayliffe, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Royce Ayliffe · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1956
Christine Lagarde, French lawyer and politician; Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Wikipedia: Christine Lagarde · ✓ Wikidata · 92 languages
1956
Mike Mitchell, American basketball player (died 2011) Wikipedia: Mike Mitchell (basketball, born 1956) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1956
Martin Plaza, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Martin Plaza · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1955
Mary Beard, English classicist, academic and presenter Wikipedia: Mary Beard · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1955
LaMarr Hoyt, American baseball player (died 2021) Wikipedia: LaMarr Hoyt · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1954
Richard Edson, American actor Wikipedia: Richard Edson · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1954
Bob Menendez, American lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Bob Menendez · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1954
Dennis O'Driscoll, Irish poet and critic (died 2012) Wikipedia: Dennis O'Driscoll · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1954
Yannis Papathanasiou, Greek engineer and politician, Greek Minister of Finance Wikipedia: Yannis Papathanasiou · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1953
Gary Johnson, American businessman and politician, 29th Governor of New Mexico Wikipedia: Gary Johnson · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1952
Shaji N. Karun, Indian director and cinematographer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Shaji N. Karun · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1950
Wayne Bennett, Australian rugby league player and coach Wikipedia: Wayne Bennett (rugby league) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1950
Tony Currie, English footballer Wikipedia: Tony Currie (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1949
Borys Tarasyuk, Ukrainian politician and diplomat Wikipedia: Borys Tarasyuk · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1948
Devlet Bahçeli, Turkish economist, academic, and politician, 57th Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey Wikipedia: Devlet Bahçeli · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1948
Pavel Grachev, Russian general and politician, 1st Russian Minister of Defence (died 2012) Wikipedia: Pavel Grachev · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1948
Dick Quax, New Zealand runner and politician (died 2018) Wikipedia: Dick Quax · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1947
Jon Corzine, American sergeant and politician, 54th Governor of New Jersey Wikipedia: Jon Corzine · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1946
Rivellino, Brazilian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Rivellino · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
1946
Claude Steele, American social psychologist and academic Wikipedia: Claude Steele · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1945
Victor Ashe, American politician and former United States Ambassador to Poland Wikipedia: Victor Ashe · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1945
Jacky Ickx, Belgian racing driver Wikipedia: Jacky Ickx · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1945
Jimmy Jones, American basketball player Wikipedia: Jimmy Jones (basketball) · 11 languages
1944
Barry Beath, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Barry Beath · 1 language
1944
Jimmy Hart, American professional wrestling manager Wikipedia: Jimmy Hart · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1944
Zafarullah Khan Jamali, Pakistani field hockey player and politician, 13th Prime Minister of Pakistan (died 2020) Wikipedia: Zafarullah Khan Jamali · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1944
Teresa Torańska, Polish journalist and author (died 2013) Wikipedia: Teresa Torańska · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1944
Mati Unt, Estonian author, playwright, and director (died 2005) Wikipedia: Mati Unt · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1943
Tony Knowles, American soldier and politician, 7th Governor of Alaska Wikipedia: Tony Knowles (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1943
Don Novello, American comedian, screenwriter and producer Wikipedia: Don Novello · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1943
Vladimir Šeks, Croatian lawyer and politician, 16th Speaker of the Croatian Parliament Wikipedia: Vladimir Šeks · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1942
Dennis Archer, American lawyer and politician, 67th Mayor of Detroit Wikipedia: Dennis Archer · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1942
Anthony Hamilton-Smith, 3rd Baron Colwyn, English dentist and politician (died 2024) Wikipedia: Anthony Hamilton-Smith, 3rd Baron Colwyn · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1942
Country Joe McDonald, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Country Joe McDonald · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1942
Alassane Ouattara, Ivorian economist and politician, President of the Ivory Coast Wikipedia: Alassane Ouattara · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
1942
Gennadi Sarafanov, Russian pilot and cosmonaut (died 2005) Wikipedia: Gennady Sarafanov · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1940
Prathia Hall, American civil rights movement activist (died 2002) Wikipedia: Prathia Hall · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1939
Michèle Mercier, French actress Wikipedia: Michèle Mercier · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1939
Phil Read, English motorcycle racer and businessman (died 2022) Wikipedia: Phil Read · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1939
Senfronia Thompson, American politician Wikipedia: Senfronia Thompson · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1939
Younoussi Touré, Malian politician, Prime Minister of Mali (died 2022) Wikipedia: Younoussi Touré · 10 languages
1938
Frank Langella, American actor Wikipedia: Frank Langella · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1936
James Sinegal, American businessman, co-founded Costco Wikipedia: James Sinegal · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1935
Om Prakash Chautala, Indian politician (died 2024) Wikipedia: Om Prakash Chautala · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1934
Alan Berg, American lawyer and radio host (died 1984) Wikipedia: Alan Berg · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1934
Lakhdar Brahimi, Algerian politician, Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Wikipedia: Lakhdar Brahimi · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1933
James Hormel, American philanthropist and diplomat (died 2021) Wikipedia: James C. Hormel · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1933
Joe Orton, English dramatist (died 1967) Wikipedia: Joe Orton · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1932
Giuseppe Patanè, Italian conductor (died 1989) Wikipedia: Giuseppe Patanè · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1930
Ty Hardin, American actor (died 2017) Wikipedia: Ty Hardin · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1930
Frederick Wiseman, American director and producer (died 2026) Wikipedia: Frederick Wiseman · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1929
Larry L. King, American journalist, author, and playwright (died 2012) Wikipedia: Larry L. King · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1929
Haruo Nakajima, Japanese actor and stuntman, portrayed Godzilla from 1954 to 1972 (died 2017) Wikipedia: Haruo Nakajima · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1928
Ernest Tidyman, American author and screenwriter (died 1984) Wikipedia: Ernest Tidyman · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1928
Gerhard Weinberg, German-American historian, author, and academic Wikipedia: Gerhard Weinberg · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1927
Maurice Béjart, French-Swiss dancer, choreographer, and director (died 2007) Wikipedia: Maurice Béjart · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1927
James Reeb, American clergyman and political activist (died 1965) Wikipedia: James Reeb · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1927
Vernon L. Smith, American economist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Vernon L. Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1927
Doak Walker, American football player and businessman (died 1998) Wikipedia: Doak Walker · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1926
Kazys Petkevičius, Lithuanian basketball player and coach (died 2008) Wikipedia: Kazys Petkevičius · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1925
Matthew Beard, American child actor (died 1981) Wikipedia: Stymie Beard · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1925
Paul Bomani, Tanzanian politician and diplomat, 1st Tanzanian Minister of Finance (died 2005) Wikipedia: Paul Bomani · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1924
Francisco Macías Nguema, Equatorial Guinean politician, 1st President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea (died 1979) Wikipedia: Francisco Macías Nguema · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1923
Barbara Baxley, American actress (died 1990) Wikipedia: Barbara Baxley · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1923
Valentina Cortese, Italian actress (died 2019) Wikipedia: Valentina Cortese · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1923
Milt Jackson, American jazz vibraphonist and composer (died 1999) Wikipedia: Milt Jackson · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1922
Ernest Hollings, American soldier and politician, 106th Governor of South Carolina (died 2019) Wikipedia: Fritz Hollings · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1921
Ismail al-Faruqi, Palestinian-American philosopher and academic (died 1986) Wikipedia: Ismail al-Faruqi · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1921
César Baldaccini, French sculptor and academic (died 1998) Wikipedia: César Baldaccini · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1921
Regina Bianchi, Italian actress (died 2013) Wikipedia: Regina Bianchi · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1921
Johnny Logan, American basketball player (died 1977) Wikipedia: Johnny Logan (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1920
Osvaldo Cavandoli, Italian cartoonist (died 2007) Wikipedia: Osvaldo Cavandoli · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1919
Rocky Graziano, American boxer and actor (died 1990) Wikipedia: Rocky Graziano · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1919
Carole Landis, American actress (died 1948) Wikipedia: Carole Landis · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1919
Sheila Mercier, British actress, Emmerdale Farm (died 2019) Wikipedia: Sheila Mercier · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1919
Bones McKinney, American basketball player (died 1997) Wikipedia: Bones McKinney · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1919
J. D. Salinger, American soldier and author (died 2010) Wikipedia: J. D. Salinger · ✓ Wikidata · 117 languages
1918
Patrick Anthony Porteous, Scottish colonel, Victoria Cross recipient (died 2000) Wikipedia: Patrick Anthony Porteous · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1918
Willy den Ouden, Dutch swimmer (died 1997) Wikipedia: Willy den Ouden · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1917
Shannon Bolin, American actress and singer (died 2016) Wikipedia: Shannon Bolin · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1914
Noor Inayat Khan, British SOE agent (died 1944) Wikipedia: Noor Inayat Khan · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1912
Boris Vladimirovich Gnedenko, Russian mathematician and historian (died 1995) Wikipedia: Boris Vladimirovich Gnedenko · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1912
Kim Philby, British spy (died 1988) Wikipedia: Kim Philby · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1912
Nikiforos Vrettakos, Greek poet and academic (died 1991) Wikipedia: Nikiforos Vrettakos · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1911
Basil Dearden, English director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1971) Wikipedia: Basil Dearden · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1911
Hank Greenberg, American baseball player (died 1986) Wikipedia: Hank Greenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1911
Roman Totenberg, Polish-American violinist and educator (died 2012) Wikipedia: Roman Totenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1911
Audrey Wurdemann, American poet and author (died 1960) Wikipedia: Audrey Wurdemann · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1909
Dana Andrews, American actor (died 1992) Wikipedia: Dana Andrews · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1909
Stepan Bandera, Ukrainian soldier and politician (died 1959) Wikipedia: Stepan Bandera · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
1909
Peggy Dennis, American-Russian journalist, author, and activist (died 1993) Wikipedia: Peggy Dennis · 1 language
1907
Kinue Hitomi, Japanese sprinter and long jumper (died 1931) Wikipedia: Kinue Hitomi · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1906
Manuel Silos, Filipino filmmaker and actor (died 1988) Wikipedia: Manuel Silos · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1905
Stanisław Mazur, Ukrainian-Polish mathematician and theorist (died 1981) Wikipedia: Stanisław Mazur · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1905
Lise Lindbæk, Norwegian journalist and war correspondent (died 1961) Wikipedia: Lise Lindbæk · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1904
Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry, Pakistani lawyer and politician, 5th President of Pakistan (died 1982) Wikipedia: Fazal Elahi Chaudhry · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1902
Buster Nupen, Norwegian-South African cricketer and lawyer (died 1977) Wikipedia: Buster Nupen · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1902
Hans von Dohnányi, German jurist and political dissident (died 1945) Wikipedia: Hans von Dohnanyi · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1900
Chiune Sugihara, Japanese soldier and diplomat (died 1986) Wikipedia: Chiune Sugihara · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1900
Xavier Cugat, Spanish-American singer-songwriter and actor (died 1990) Wikipedia: Xavier Cugat · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1899
Randolfo Pacciardi, centre-left Italian politician (died 1991) Wikipedia: Randolfo Pacciardi · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1895
J. Edgar Hoover, American law enforcement official; 1st Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (died 1972) Wikipedia: J. Edgar Hoover · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
1894
Satyendra Nath Bose, Indian physicist and mathematician (died 1974) Wikipedia: Satyendra Nath Bose · ✓ Wikidata · 83 languages
1894
Edward Joseph Hunkeler, American clergyman (died 1970) Wikipedia: Edward Joseph Hunkeler · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1893
Mordechai Frizis, Greek colonel (died 1940) Wikipedia: Mordechai Frizis · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1893
Heinie Miller, American football player and coach (died 1964) Wikipedia: Heinie Miller · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1892
Mahadev Desai, Indian author and activist (died 1942) Wikipedia: Mahadev Desai · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1892
Artur Rodziński, Polish-American conductor (died 1958) Wikipedia: Artur Rodziński · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1892
Manuel Roxas, Filipino lawyer and politician, 5th President of the Philippines (died 1948) Wikipedia: Manuel Roxas · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1891
Sampurnanand, Indian educator and politician, 3rd Governor of Rajasthan (died 1969) Wikipedia: Sampurnanand · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1890
Anton Melik, Slovenian geographer and academic (died 1966) Wikipedia: Anton Melik · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1889
Charles Bickford, American actor (died 1967) Wikipedia: Charles Bickford · 35 languages
1889
Seabury Quinn, American author (died 1969) Wikipedia: Seabury Quinn · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1888
Chesley Bonestell, American painter, designer, and illustrator (died 1986) Wikipedia: Chesley Bonestell · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1888
John Garand, Canadian-American engineer, designed the M1 Garand rifle (died 1974) Wikipedia: John Garand · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1888
Georgios Stanotas, Greek general (died 1965) Wikipedia: Georgios Stanotas · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1887
Wilhelm Canaris, German admiral (died 1945) Wikipedia: Wilhelm Canaris · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1884
Chikuhei Nakajima, Japanese lieutenant, engineer, and politician, founded Nakajima Aircraft Company (died 1949) Wikipedia: Chikuhei Nakajima · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1883
William J. Donovan, American general, lawyer, and politician (died 1959) Wikipedia: William J. Donovan · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1883
Noe Khomeriki, Georgian Social Democrat politician (died 1924) Wikipedia: Noe Khomeriki · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1879
E. M. Forster, English author and playwright (died 1970) Wikipedia: E. M. Forster · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
1879
William Fox, Hungarian-American screenwriter and producer, founded the Fox Film Corporation and Fox Theatres (died 1952) Wikipedia: William Fox (producer) · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1878
Agner Krarup Erlang, Danish mathematician, statistician, and engineer (died 1929) Wikipedia: Agner Krarup Erlang · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1877
Alexander von Staël-Holstein, German sinologist and orientalist (died 1937) Wikipedia: Alexander von Staël-Holstein · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1874
Frank Knox, American publisher and politician, 46th United States Secretary of the Navy (died 1944) Wikipedia: Frank Knox · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1874
Gustave Whitehead, German-American pilot and engineer (died 1927) Wikipedia: Gustave Whitehead · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1867
Mary Acworth Evershed, English astronomer and scholar (died 1949) Wikipedia: Mary Acworth Evershed · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1865
Harry Coulby, American businessman (died 1929) Wikipedia: Harry Coulby · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1864
Alfred Stieglitz, American photographer and curator (died 1946) Wikipedia: Alfred Stieglitz · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1864
Qi Baishi, Chinese painter (died 1957) Wikipedia: Qi Baishi · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1863
Pierre de Coubertin, French historian and educator, founded the International Olympic Committee (died 1937) Wikipedia: Pierre de Coubertin · ✓ Wikidata · 115 languages
1860
Michele Lega, Italian cardinal (died 1935) Wikipedia: Michele Lega · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1859
Michael Joseph Owens, American inventor (died 1923) Wikipedia: Michael Joseph Owens · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1859
Thibaw Min, Burmese king (died 1916) Wikipedia: Thibaw Min · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1858
Heinrich Rauchinger, Kraków-born painter (died 1942) Wikipedia: Heinrich Rauchinger · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1857
Tim Keefe, American baseball player (died 1933) Wikipedia: Tim Keefe · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1854
James George Frazer, Scottish anthropologist and academic (died 1941) Wikipedia: James George Frazer · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
1854
Thomas Waddell, Irish-Australian politician, 15th Premier of New South Wales (died 1940) Wikipedia: Thomas Waddell · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1852
Eugène-Anatole Demarçay, French chemist and academic (died 1904) Wikipedia: Eugène-Anatole Demarçay · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1848
John W. Goff, Irish-American lawyer and politician (died 1924) Wikipedia: John W. Goff · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1839
Ouida, English-Italian author and activist (died 1908) Wikipedia: Ouida · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1834
Ludovic Halévy, French author and playwright (died 1908) Wikipedia: Ludovic Halévy · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1833
Robert Lawson, Scottish-New Zealand architect, designed the Otago Boys' High School and Knox Church (died 1902) Wikipedia: Robert Lawson (architect) · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1823
Sándor Petőfi, Hungarian poet and activist (died 1849) Wikipedia: Sándor Petőfi · ✓ Wikidata · 103 languages
1819
Arthur Hugh Clough, English-Italian poet and academic (died 1861) Wikipedia: Arthur Hugh Clough · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1819
George Foster Shepley, American general (died 1878) Wikipedia: George Foster Shepley (judge) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1818
William Gamble, Irish-born American general (died 1866) Wikipedia: William Gamble (general) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1814
Hong Xiuquan, Chinese rebellion leader and king (died 1864) Wikipedia: Hong Xiuquan · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1813
George Bliss, American politician (died 1868) Wikipedia: George Bliss (Ohio politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1809
Achille Guenée, French lawyer and entomologist (died 1880) Wikipedia: Achille Guenée · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1806
Lionel Kieseritzky, Estonian-French chess player (died 1853) Wikipedia: Lionel Kieseritzky · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1803
Edward Dickinson, American politician and father of poet Emily Dickinson (died 1874) Wikipedia: Edward Dickinson · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1779
William Clowes, English publisher (died 1847) Wikipedia: William Clowes (printer) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1774
André Marie Constant Duméril, French zoologist and academic (died 1860) Wikipedia: André Marie Constant Duméril · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1769
Marie-Louise Lachapelle, French obstetrician (died 1821) Wikipedia: Marie-Louise Lachapelle · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1768
Maria Edgeworth, Anglo-Irish author (died 1849) Wikipedia: Maria Edgeworth · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1752
Betsy Ross, American seamstress, sewed flags for the Pennsylvania Navy during the Revolutionary War (died 1836) Wikipedia: Betsy Ross · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1745
Anthony Wayne, American general and politician (died 1796) Wikipedia: Anthony Wayne · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1735
Paul Revere, American silversmith and engraver (died 1818) Wikipedia: Paul Revere · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1714
Giovanni Battista Mancini, Italian soprano and author (died 1800) Wikipedia: Giovanni Battista Mancini · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1714
Kristijonas Donelaitis, Lithuanian pastor and poet (died 1780) Wikipedia: Kristijonas Donelaitis · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1711
Baron Franz von der Trenck, Austrian soldier (died 1749) Wikipedia: Baron Franz von der Trenck · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1704
Soame Jenyns, English author, poet, and politician (died 1787) Wikipedia: Soame Jenyns · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1684
Arnold Drakenborch, Dutch scholar and author (died 1748) Wikipedia: Arnold Drakenborch · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1655
Christian Thomasius, German jurist and philosopher (died 1728) Wikipedia: Christian Thomasius · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1628
Christoph Bernhard, German composer and theorist (died 1692) Wikipedia: Christoph Bernhard · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1600
Friedrich Spanheim, Dutch theologian and academic (died 1649) Wikipedia: Friedrich Spanheim · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1557
Stephen Bocskay, Prince of Transylvania (died 1606) Wikipedia: Stephen Bocskai · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1511
Henry, Duke of Cornwall, first-born child of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon (died 1511) Wikipedia: Henry, Duke of Cornwall · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1484
Huldrych Zwingli, Swiss pastor and theologian (died 1531) Wikipedia: Huldrych Zwingli · ✓ Wikidata · 100 languages
1467
Sigismund I the Old, Polish king (died 1548) Wikipedia: Sigismund I the Old · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1449
Lorenzo de' Medici, Italian politician (died 1492) Wikipedia: Lorenzo de' Medici · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
1431
Pope Alexander VI (died 1503) Wikipedia: Pope Alexander VI · ✓ Wikidata · 104 languages
766
Ali al-Ridha, 8th Imam of Twelver Shia Islam (died 818) Wikipedia: Ali al-Rida · 55 languages

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2025
David Lodge, English author and critic (born 1935) Wikipedia: David Lodge (author) · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
2025
Chad Morgan, Australian musician (born 1933) Wikipedia: Chad Morgan · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2025
Wayne Osmond, American singer-songwriter and actor (born 1951) Wikipedia: Wayne Osmond · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2024
Lynja, American celebrity chef and YouTuber (born 1956) Wikipedia: Lynja · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2023
Fred White, American musician and songwriter (born 1955) Wikipedia: Earth, Wind & Fire · 48 languages
2022
Gary Burgess, British broadcaster and journalist (born 1975) Wikipedia: Gary Burgess · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2022
Dan Reeves, American football player and coach (born 1944) Wikipedia: Dan Reeves · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2021
Carlos do Carmo, Portuguese fado singer (born 1939) Wikipedia: Carlos do Carmo · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
2021
Mark Eden, English actor (born 1928) Wikipedia: Mark Eden · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2021
Elmira Minita Gordon, Belizean educator and psychologist (born 1930) Wikipedia: Elmira Minita Gordon · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
2021
Floyd Little, American football player (born 1942) Wikipedia: Floyd Little · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2020
Lexii Alijai, American rapper (born 1998) Wikipedia: Lexii Alijai · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2020
Alexander Frater, British travel writer and journalist (born 1937) Wikipedia: Alexander Frater · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2020
Don Larsen, American baseball player (born 1929) Wikipedia: Don Larsen · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2020
Barry McDonald, Australian rugby union player (born 1940) Wikipedia: Barry McDonald (rugby union) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2020
David Stern, American lawyer and businessman (born 1942) Wikipedia: David Stern · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
2019
Paul Neville, Australian politician (born 1940) Wikipedia: Paul Neville (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2019
Pegi Young, American singer, songwriter, environmentalist, educator and philanthropist (born 1952) Wikipedia: Pegi Young · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2019
George, last known Achatinella apexfulva (born c. 2004) Wikipedia: George (snail) · 4 languages
2018
Robert Mann, American violinist (born 1920) Wikipedia: Robert Mann · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2018
Jon Paul Steuer, American actor (born 1984) Wikipedia: Jon Paul Steuer · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2017
Tony Atkinson, British economist (born 1944) Wikipedia: Tony Atkinson · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
2017
Yvon Dupuis, Canadian politician (born 1926) Wikipedia: Yvon Dupuis · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2016
Fazu Aliyeva, Russian poet and journalist (born 1932) Wikipedia: Fazu Aliyeva · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
2016
Dale Bumpers, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 38th Governor of Arkansas (born 1925) Wikipedia: Dale Bumpers · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2016
Vilmos Zsigmond, Hungarian-American cinematographer and producer (born 1930) Wikipedia: Vilmos Zsigmond · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
2015
Ulrich Beck, German sociologist (born 1944) Wikipedia: Ulrich Beck · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
2015
Mario Cuomo, American lawyer and politician, 52nd Governor of New York (born 1932) Wikipedia: Mario Cuomo · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
2015
Donna Douglas, American actress (born 1932) Wikipedia: Donna Douglas · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
2015
Omar Karami, Lebanese lawyer and politician, 58th Prime Minister of Lebanon (born 1934) Wikipedia: Omar Karami · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
2015
Boris Morukov, Russian physician and astronaut (born 1950) Wikipedia: Boris Morukov · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
2015
William Lloyd Standish, United States District Judge (born 1930) Wikipedia: William Lloyd Standish · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2014
Higashifushimi Kunihide, Japanese monk and educator (born 1910) Wikipedia: Higashifushimi Kunihide · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2014
William Mgimwa, Tanzanian banker and politician, 13th Tanzanian Minister of Finance (born 1950) Wikipedia: William Mgimwa · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2014
Juanita Moore, American actress (born 1914) Wikipedia: Juanita Moore · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
2013
Christopher Martin-Jenkins, English journalist (born 1945) Wikipedia: Christopher Martin-Jenkins · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2013
Patti Page, American singer and actress (born 1927) Wikipedia: Patti Page · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
2012
Bob Anderson, English fencer (born 1922) Wikipedia: Bob Anderson (fencer) · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2012
Kiro Gligorov, Macedonian lawyer and politician, 1st President of the Republic of Macedonia (born 1917) Wikipedia: Kiro Gligorov · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
2012
Nay Win Maung, Burmese physician, businessman, and activist (born 1962) Wikipedia: Nay Win Maung · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2012
Tommy Mont, American football player and coach (born 1922) Wikipedia: Tommy Mont · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2010
Lhasa de Sela, American-Mexican singer-songwriter (born 1972) Wikipedia: Lhasa de Sela · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
2009
Claiborne Pell, American politician (born 1918) Wikipedia: Claiborne Pell · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2009
Helen Suzman, South African anti-apartheid activist and politician (born 1917) Wikipedia: Helen Suzman · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
2008
Pratap Chandra Chunder, Indian educator and politician (born 1919) Wikipedia: Pratap Chandra Chunder · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2007
Roland Levinsky, South African-English biochemist and academic (born 1943) Wikipedia: Roland Levinsky · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2007
Tillie Olsen, American short story writer (born 1912) Wikipedia: Tillie Olsen · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2007
Darrent Williams, American football player (born 1982) Wikipedia: Darrent Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2006
Harry Magdoff, American economist and journalist (born 1913) Wikipedia: Harry Magdoff · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2005
Shirley Chisholm, American educator and politician (born 1924) Wikipedia: Shirley Chisholm · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
2005
Ngo Van, Vietnamese revolutionary (born 1913) Wikipedia: Ngo Van · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2003
Joe Foss, American soldier, pilot, and politician, 20th Governor of South Dakota (born 1915) Wikipedia: Joe Foss · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2002
Julia Phillips, American film producer and author (born 1944) Wikipedia: Julia Phillips · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2001
Ray Walston, American actor (born 1914) Wikipedia: Ray Walston · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1998
Helen Wills, American tennis player and coach (born 1905) Wikipedia: Helen Wills · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1997
Townes Van Zandt, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1944) Wikipedia: Townes Van Zandt · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1996
Arleigh Burke, American admiral (born 1901) Wikipedia: Arleigh Burke · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1996
Arthur Rudolph, German-American engineer (born 1906) Wikipedia: Arthur Rudolph · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1995
Eugene Wigner, Hungarian-American physicist and mathematician, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1902) Wikipedia: Eugene Wigner · ✓ Wikidata · 98 languages
1994
Arthur Porritt, Baron Porritt, New Zealand physician and politician, 11th Governor-General of New Zealand (born 1900) Wikipedia: Arthur Porritt, Baron Porritt · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1994
Cesar Romero, American actor (born 1907) Wikipedia: Cesar Romero · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
1994
Edward Arthur Thompson, Irish historian and academic (born 1914) Wikipedia: E. A. Thompson · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1992
Grace Hopper, American computer scientist and admiral, co-developed COBOL (born 1906) Wikipedia: Grace Hopper · ✓ Wikidata · 85 languages
1988
Clementine Hunter, American folk artist (born 1886 or 1887) Wikipedia: Clementine Hunter · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1984
Alexis Korner, French-English singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1928) Wikipedia: Alexis Korner · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1984
Joaquín Rodríguez Ortega, known as "Cagancho", Spanish bullfighter (born 1903) Wikipedia: Joaquín Rodríguez Ortega · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1982
Victor Buono, American actor (born 1938) Wikipedia: Victor Buono · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1981
Hephzibah Menuhin, American-Australian pianist (born 1920) Wikipedia: Hephzibah Menuhin · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1980
Pietro Nenni, Italian journalist and politician, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1891) Wikipedia: Pietro Nenni · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1978
Carle Hessay, German-Canadian painter (born 1911) Wikipedia: Carle Hessay · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1977
Roland Hayes, American lyric tenor and composer (born 1887) Wikipedia: Roland Hayes · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1972
Maurice Chevalier, French actor and singer (born 1888) Wikipedia: Maurice Chevalier · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
1971
Amphilochius of Pochayiv, Ukrainian saint (born 1894) Wikipedia: Amphilochius of Pochayiv · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1969
Barton MacLane, American actor, playwright and screenwriter (born 1902) Wikipedia: Barton MacLane · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1966
Vincent Auriol, French journalist and politician, 16th President of the French Republic (born 1884) Wikipedia: Vincent Auriol · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
1961
Alastair Denniston, Scottish cryptologist (born 1881) Wikipedia: Alastair Denniston · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1960
Margaret Sullavan, American actress (born 1909) Wikipedia: Margaret Sullavan · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1958
Edward Weston, American photographer (born 1886) Wikipedia: Edward Weston · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1955
Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar, Indian colloid chemist, academic, and scientific administrator (born 1894) Wikipedia: Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1955
Arthur C. Parker, American archaeologist and historian (born 1881) Wikipedia: Arthur C. Parker · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1954
Duff Cooper, English politician and diplomat, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (born 1890) Wikipedia: Duff Cooper · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1954
Leonard Bacon, American poet and critic (born 1887) Wikipedia: Leonard Bacon (poet) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1953
Hank Williams, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1923) Wikipedia: Hank Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
1944
Edwin Lutyens, English architect, designed the Castle Drogo and Thiepval Memorial (born 1869) Wikipedia: Edwin Lutyens · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1944
Charles Turner, Australian cricketer (born 1862) Wikipedia: Charles Turner (Australian cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1943
Jenő Rejtő, Hungarian journalist (born 1905) Wikipedia: Jenő Rejtő · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1940
Panuganti Lakshminarasimha Rao, Indian author and educator (born 1865) Wikipedia: Panuganti Lakshminarasimha Rao · 5 languages
1937
Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, Indian religious leader, founded the Gaudiya Math (born 1874) Wikipedia: Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati · 20 languages
1931
Martinus Beijerinck, Dutch microbiologist and botanist (born 1851) Wikipedia: Martinus Beijerinck · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1929
Mustafa Necati, Turkish civil servant and politician, Turkish Minister of Environment and Urban Planning (born 1894) Wikipedia: Mustafa Necati · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1928
Loie Fuller, American dancer (born 1862) Wikipedia: Loie Fuller · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1923
Willie Keeler, American baseball player (born 1872) Wikipedia: Willie Keeler · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1921
Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg, German lawyer and politician, 5th Chancellor of Germany (born 1856) Wikipedia: Theobald von Bethmann Hollweg · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
1918
William Wilfred Campbell, Canadian poet and author (born 1858) Wikipedia: William Wilfred Campbell · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1906
Hugh Nelson, Scottish-Australian farmer and politician, 11th Premier of Queensland (born 1833) Wikipedia: Hugh Nelson (Australian politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1901
Ignatius L. Donnelly, American politician and promoter of pseudoscience and pseudohistory (born 1831) Wikipedia: Ignatius L. Donnelly · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1896
Alfred Ely Beach, American publisher and lawyer, created the Beach Pneumatic Transit (born 1826) Wikipedia: Alfred Ely Beach · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1894
Heinrich Hertz, German physicist and academic (born 1857) Wikipedia: Heinrich Hertz · ✓ Wikidata · 112 languages
1892
Roswell B. Mason, American lawyer and politician, 25th Mayor of Chicago (born 1805) Wikipedia: Roswell B. Mason · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1881
Louis Auguste Blanqui, French activist (born 1805) Wikipedia: Louis-Auguste Blanqui · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1862
Mikhail Ostrogradsky, Ukrainian mathematician and physicist (born 1801) Wikipedia: Mikhail Ostrogradsky · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1853
Gregory Blaxland, Australian farmer and explorer (born 1778) Wikipedia: Gregory Blaxland · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1846
John Torrington, English sailor and explorer (born 1825) Wikipedia: John Torrington · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1817
Martin Heinrich Klaproth, German chemist and academic (born 1743) Wikipedia: Martin Heinrich Klaproth · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1793
Francesco Guardi, Italian painter and educator (born 1712) Wikipedia: Francesco Guardi · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1789
Fletcher Norton, 1st Baron Grantley, English lawyer and politician, British Speaker of the House of Commons (born 1716) Wikipedia: Fletcher Norton, 1st Baron Grantley · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1782
Johann Christian Bach, German composer (born 1735) Wikipedia: Johann Christian Bach · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
1780
Johann Ludwig Krebs, German organist and composer (born 1713) Wikipedia: Johann Ludwig Krebs · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1766
James Francis Edward Stuart, Jacobite pretender (born 1688) Wikipedia: James Francis Edward Stuart · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1748
Johann Bernoulli, Swiss mathematician and academic (born 1667) Wikipedia: Johann Bernoulli · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
1716
William Wycherley, English playwright and poet (born 1641) Wikipedia: William Wycherley · 23 languages
1697
Filippo Baldinucci, Florentine historian and author (born 1625) Wikipedia: Filippo Baldinucci · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1617
Hendrik Goltzius, Dutch painter and illustrator (born 1558) Wikipedia: Hendrick Goltzius · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1560
Joachim du Bellay, French poet and critic (born 1522) Wikipedia: Joachim du Bellay · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
1559
Christian III, king of Denmark (born 1503) Wikipedia: Christian III of Denmark · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1515
Louis XII, king of France (born 1462) Wikipedia: Louis XII · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
1496
Charles d'Orléans, count of Angoulême (born 1459) Wikipedia: Charles, Count of Angoulême · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1387
Charles II, king of Navarre (born 1332) Wikipedia: Charles II of Navarre · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1204
Haakon III, king of Norway (born 1182) Wikipedia: Haakon III · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1189
Henry of Marcy, Cistercian abbot (born c. 1136) Wikipedia: Henry of Marcy · 11 languages
1031
William of Volpiano, Italian abbot (born 962) Wikipedia: William of Volpiano · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
951
Ramiro II, king of León and Galicia Wikipedia: Ramiro II of León · 34 languages
898
Odo I, Frankish king (born 860) Wikipedia: Odo of France · 51 languages
404
Telemachus, Christian monk and martyr Wikipedia: AD 404 · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
138
Lucius Aelius, adopted son and intended successor of Hadrian (born 101) Wikipedia: AD 138 · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages

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