Events on 20 January include:
- The British K-class submarine HMS K5 sinks in the English Channel; all 56 on board die (1921)
- The Treaty of Pangkor is signed between the British and Sultan Abdullah of Perak, paving the way for further British colonization of Malaya (1874)
- Hong Kong Island is occupied by the British during the First Opium War (1841)
This page gathers 46 events, 206 births and 104 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 250 to 2018.
Events · United Kingdom
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1921
The British K-class submarine HMS K5 sinks in the English Channel; all 56 on board die. Wikipedia: HMS K5 · 6 languages
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1874
The Treaty of Pangkor is signed between the British and Sultan Abdullah of Perak, paving the way for further British colonization of Malaya. Wikipedia: Pangkor Treaty of 1874 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 11 languages
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1841
Hong Kong Island is occupied by the British during the First Opium War. Wikipedia: Hong Kong Island · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 66 languages
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1788
The third and main part of First Fleet arrives at Botany Bay, beginning the British colonization of Australia. Arthur Phillip decides that Port Jackson is a more suitable location for a colony. Wikipedia: First Fleet · 34 languages
Archive: map from "A First Fleet Family. A hitherto unpublished narrative of certain remarkable adventures compiled from the papers of Sergeant William Dew of the Marines, by Louis Becke and Walter Jeffery". — The British Library, 1896 · Europeana -
1783
The Kingdom of Great Britain signs preliminary articles of peace with the Kingdom of France, setting the stage for the official end of hostilities in the American Revolutionary War later that year. Wikipedia: Kingdom of Great Britain · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 90 languages
Archive: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland — National Library of Israel, 1807 · Europeana -
1356
Edward Balliol, whose father John was briefly King of Scotland, gave up his claim to the throne in exchange for an English pension. Wikipedia: Edward Balliol · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 34 languages
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1265
Simon de Montfort summoned local representatives to the Palace of Westminster to attend a parliament, now considered to be the forerunner of the House of Commons of England. Wikipedia: Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
Around the world
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2018
A group of Taliban gunmen attacked and took hostages at the Hotel Inter-Continental Kabul, Afghanistan, sparking a 12-hour battle that left at least 21 people dead. Wikipedia: Taliban · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 144 languages
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2018
Syrian civil war: The Government of Turkey announces the initiation of the Afrin offensive and begins shelling Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) positions in Afrin Region. Wikipedia: Syrian civil war · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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2009
During a national financial crisis, thousands of people protested (pictured) at the Icelandic parliament in Reykjavík. Wikipedia: 2008–2011 Icelandic financial crisis · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 27 languages
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2009
In Washington, D.C., Barack Obama was inaugurated as the first African-American president of the United States. Wikipedia: First inauguration of Barack Obama · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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2009
A protest movement in Iceland culminates as the 2009 Icelandic financial crisis protests start. Wikipedia: Iceland · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 355 languages
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2001
President of the Philippines Joseph Estrada is ousted in a nonviolent four-day revolution, and is succeeded by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Wikipedia: President of the Philippines · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 46 languages
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1992
Air Inter Flight 148, an Airbus A320-111, crashes into a mountain near Strasbourg, France, killing 87 of the 96 people on board. Wikipedia: Air Inter Flight 148 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1991
Sudan's government imposes Islamic law nationwide, worsening the civil war between the country's Muslim north and Christian south. Wikipedia: Sudan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 334 languages
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1990
The Soviet Red Army violently cracked down on Azeri pro-independence demonstrations in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR. Wikipedia: Red Army · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1986
In the United States, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time. Wikipedia: Martin Luther King Jr. Day · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1986
Leabua Jonathan, Prime Minister of Lesotho, is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by General Justin Lekhanya. Wikipedia: Leabua Jonathan · 22 languages
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1981
Twenty minutes after Ronald Reagan is inaugurated as the 40th President of the United States of America, Iran releases 52 American hostages. Wikipedia: Ronald Reagan · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1974
China gains control over all the Paracel Islands after a military engagement between the naval forces of China and South Vietnam. Wikipedia: Paracel Islands · 56 languages
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1973
Amílcar Cabral, leader of the independence movement in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, is assassinated in Conakry, Guinea. Wikipedia: Amílcar Cabral · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1972
Pakistan launches its nuclear weapons program, a few weeks after its defeat in the Bangladesh Liberation War, as well as the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Wikipedia: Pakistan and weapons of mass destruction · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 17 languages
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1969
Bengali student activist Amanullah Asaduzzaman was shot and killed by East Pakistani police, an event that led to the Bangladesh Liberation War. Wikipedia: Amanullah Asaduzzaman · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1968
The Houston Cougars upset the UCLA Bruins in what became known as the "Game of the Century" (pictured), ending the Bruins' 47-game winning streak and establishing college basketball as a sports commodity on American television. Wikipedia: Houston Cougars men's basketball · 2 languages
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1954
In the United States, the National Negro Network is established with 40 charter member radio stations. Wikipedia: National Negro Network · 1 language
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1945
World War II: In an operation that took nearly two months to complete, Germany began the evacuation of at least 1.8 million people from East Prussia in anticipation of the advancing Soviet Red Army. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 291 languages
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1945
World War II: The provisional government of Béla Miklós in Hungary agrees to an armistice with the Allies. Wikipedia: Béla Miklós · 28 languages
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1942
The Holocaust: Reinhard Heydrich and other senior Nazi officials met at the Wannsee Conference near Berlin to discuss the implementation of the "Final Solution to the Jewish Question". Wikipedia: The Holocaust · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1941
A German officer is killed in Bucharest, Romania, sparking a rebellion and pogrom by the Iron Guard, killing 125 Jews and 30 soldiers. Wikipedia: Bucharest · 237 languages
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1923
During the Irish Civil War the Irish Free State Army executes 10 members of the anti-treaty Irish Republican Army Wikipedia: Irish Civil War · 55 languages
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1921
The first Constitution of Turkey is adopted, making fundamental changes in the source and exercise of sovereignty by consecrating the principle of national sovereignty. Wikipedia: Turkish Constitution of 1921 · 8 languages
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1909
Newly formed automaker General Motors (GM) buys into the Oakland Motor Car Company, which later becomes GM's long-running Pontiac division. Wikipedia: General Motors · 90 languages
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1887
The United States Senate allows the Navy to lease Pearl Harbor as a naval base. Wikipedia: United States Senate · 102 languages
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1877
The last day of the Constantinople Conference results in agreement for political reforms in the Balkans. Wikipedia: Constantinople Conference · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 27 languages
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1843
Honório Hermeto Carneiro Leão, Marquis of Paraná, became the de facto first prime minister of the Empire of Brazil. Wikipedia: Honório Hermeto Carneiro Leão, Marquis of Paraná · 15 languages
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1839
In the Battle of Yungay, Chile defeats an alliance between Peru and Bolivia. Wikipedia: Battle of Yungay · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1785
Invading Siamese forces attempt to exploit the political chaos in Vietnam, but are ambushed and annihilated at the Mekong river by the Tây Sơn in the Battle of Rạch Gầm-Xoài Mút. Wikipedia: Rattanakosin Kingdom (1782–1932) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1726
J. S. Bach led the first performance of his cantata Meine Seufzer, meine Tränen on the second Sunday after the Epiphany. Wikipedia: Johann Sebastian Bach · 259 languages
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1649
The High Court of Justice for the trial of Charles I begins its proceedings. Wikipedia: Trial of Charles I · 5 languages
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1576
The Mexican city of León is founded by order of the viceroy Don Martín Enríquez de Almanza. Wikipedia: León, Guanajuato · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
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1567
Battle of Rio de Janeiro: Portuguese forces under the command of Estácio de Sá definitively drive the French out of Rio de Janeiro. Wikipedia: Battle of Rio de Janeiro (1567) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1523
Christian II is forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway. Wikipedia: Christian II of Denmark · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 58 languages
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1401
The Taula de canvi (Catalan: "Table of change"), described as Europe's first-ever public bank, began operations inside Barcelona's Llotja de Mar. Wikipedia: Taula de canvi de Barcelona · 3 languages
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1320
Duke Wladyslaw Lokietek becomes king of Poland. Wikipedia: Władysław I Łokietek · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 50 languages
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1156
According to legend, Lalli slew Bishop Henry of Finland with an axe on the ice of Lake Köyliönjärvi in Köyliö. Wikipedia: Lalli · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 14 languages
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250
Pope Fabian is martyred during the Decian persecution. Wikipedia: Pope Fabian · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
World days
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Technology
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Science
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Business
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2009
During a national financial crisis, thousands of people protested (pictured) at the Icelandic parliament in Reykjavík. Wikipedia: 2008–2011 Icelandic financial crisis · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 27 languages
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2009
A protest movement in Iceland culminates as the 2009 Icelandic financial crisis protests start. Wikipedia: Iceland · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 355 languages
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1909
Newly formed automaker General Motors (GM) buys into the Oakland Motor Car Company, which later becomes GM's long-running Pontiac division. Wikipedia: General Motors · 90 languages
Sport
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1968
The Houston Cougars upset the UCLA Bruins in what became known as the "Game of the Century" (pictured), ending the Bruins' 47-game winning streak and establishing college basketball as a sports commodity on American television. Wikipedia: Houston Cougars men's basketball · 2 languages
Culture
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Births
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2003
J. J. McCarthy, American football player Wikipedia: J. J. McCarthy · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2003
Antonia Ružić, Croatian tennis player Wikipedia: Antonia Ružić · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2002
Arnaud Kalimuendo, French footballer Wikipedia: Arnaud Kalimuendo · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2000
Tyler Herro, American basketball player Wikipedia: Tyler Herro · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1995
Joey Badass, American rapper and actor Wikipedia: Joey Badass · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1995
Calum Chambers, English footballer Wikipedia: Calum Chambers · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1995
José María Giménez, Uruguayan footballer Wikipedia: José María Giménez · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1995
Sergi Samper, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Sergi Samper · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1995
Kim So-hee, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Kim So-hee (singer, born 1995) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1994
Seán Kavanagh, Irish footballer Wikipedia: Seán Kavanagh · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1994
Hampus Lindholm, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Hampus Lindholm · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1994
Lucas Piazon, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Lucas Piazon · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1993
Lorenzo Crisetig, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Lorenzo Crisetig · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1993
Cat Janice, American singer-songwriter (died 2024) Wikipedia: Cat Janice · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1993
DeVante Parker, American football player Wikipedia: DeVante Parker · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1991
Tom Cairney, Scottish footballer Wikipedia: Tom Cairney · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1991
Ciara Hanna, American actress and model Wikipedia: Ciara Hanna · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1991
Polona Hercog, Slovenian tennis player Wikipedia: Polona Hercog · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1991
Jumpol Adulkittiporn, Thai actor Wikipedia: Jumpol Adulkittiporn · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1989
Nick Foles, American football player Wikipedia: Nick Foles · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1989
Alex Grant, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Alex Grant (ice hockey) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1989
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1988
Uwa Elderson Echiéjilé, Nigerian footballer Wikipedia: Elderson Echiéjilé · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1988
Jan Muršak, Slovenian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jan Muršak · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1987
Evan Peters, American actor Wikipedia: Evan Peters · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1986
Kevin Parker, Australian singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Wikipedia: Kevin Parker · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1985
Nabil Boukili, Belgian politician Wikipedia: Nabil Boukili · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1984
Toni Gonzaga, Filipino singer and television personality Wikipedia: Toni Gonzaga · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1984
Bonnie McKee, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Bonnie McKee · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1983
Geovany Soto, Puerto Rican baseball player Wikipedia: Geovany Soto · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1982
Ruchi Sanghvi, Indian computer engineer Wikipedia: Ruchi Sanghvi · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1982
Fredrik Strømstad, Norwegian footballer Wikipedia: Fredrik Strømstad · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1981
Freddy Guzmán, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Freddy Guzmán · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1981
Owen Hargreaves, English footballer Wikipedia: Owen Hargreaves · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1981
Jason Richardson, American basketball player Wikipedia: Jason Richardson · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1980
Karl Anderson, American wrestler Wikipedia: Karl Anderson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1980
Philippe Cousteau, Jr., American-French oceanographer and journalist Wikipedia: Philippe Cousteau Jr. · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1980
Philippe Gagnon, Canadian swimmer Wikipedia: Philippe Gagnon (swimmer) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1980
Kim Jeong-hoon, South Korean singer and actor Wikipedia: Kim Jeong-hoon · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1979
Rob Bourdon, American musician and songwriter Wikipedia: Rob Bourdon · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1979
Will Young, English singer-songwriter and actor Wikipedia: Will Young · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1978
Sonja Kesselschläger, German heptathlete Wikipedia: Sonja Kesselschläger · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1978
Allan Søgaard, Danish footballer Wikipedia: Allan Søgaard · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1977
Paul Adams, South African cricketer and coach Wikipedia: Paul Adams (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1977
Sid Wilson, American musician Wikipedia: Sid Wilson · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1976
Kirsty Gallacher, Scottish television presenter Wikipedia: Kirsty Gallacher · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1976
Gretha Smit, Dutch speed skater Wikipedia: Gretha Smit · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1975
David Eckstein, American baseball player Wikipedia: David Eckstein · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1975
Norberto Fontana, Argentinian racing driver Wikipedia: Norberto Fontana · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1975
Zac Goldsmith, English journalist and politician Wikipedia: Zac Goldsmith · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1975
Ira Newble, American basketball player Wikipedia: Ira Newble · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1973
Stephen Crabb, Scottish-Welsh politician, Secretary of State for Wales Wikipedia: Stephen Crabb · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1973
Queen Mathilde of Belgium Wikipedia: Queen Mathilde of Belgium · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1972
Nikki Haley, American accountant and politician, 116th Governor of South Carolina Wikipedia: Nikki Haley · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
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1971
Gary Barlow, English singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer Wikipedia: Gary Barlow · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1971
Wakanohana Masaru, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 66th Yokozuna Wikipedia: Wakanohana Masaru · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1971
Questlove, American musician, record producer, and filmmaker Wikipedia: Questlove · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1970
Skeet Ulrich, American actor Wikipedia: Skeet Ulrich · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1969
Reno Wilson, American actor Wikipedia: Reno Wilson · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1969
Nicky Wire, Welsh singer-songwriter and bass player Wikipedia: Nicky Wire · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1968
Nick Anderson, American basketball player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Nick Anderson (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1968
Junior Murray, Grenadian cricketer Wikipedia: Junior Murray · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1967
Stacey Dash, American actress and television journalist Wikipedia: Stacey Dash · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1966
Chris Morris, American basketball player Wikipedia: Chris Morris (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1966
Rainn Wilson, American actor Wikipedia: Rainn Wilson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1965
Colin Calderwood, Scottish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Colin Calderwood · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1965
Greg K., American musician and songwriter Wikipedia: Greg K. · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1965
John Michael Montgomery, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: John Michael Montgomery · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1965
Heather Small, English singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Heather Small · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1965
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh Wikipedia: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1965
Anton Weissenbacher, Romanian footballer Wikipedia: Anton Weissenbacher · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1964
Ozzie Guillén, Venezuelan-American baseball player and manager Wikipedia: Ozzie Guillén · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1964
Ron Harper, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Ron Harper · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1964
Kazushige Nojima, Japanese screenwriter and songwriter Wikipedia: Kazushige Nojima · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1964
Aquilino Pimentel III, Filipino lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Koko Pimentel · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1964
Fareed Zakaria, Indian-American journalist and author Wikipedia: Fareed Zakaria · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1963
James Denton, American actor Wikipedia: James Denton · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1963
Mark Ryden, American painter and illustrator Wikipedia: Mark Ryden · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1961
Janey Godley, Scottish actor, writer and comedian (died 2024) Wikipedia: Janey Godley · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1961
Yolanda González (activist), Basque militant activist Wikipedia: Yolanda González (activist) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1959
Tami Hoag, American author Wikipedia: Tami Hoag · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1958
Lorenzo Lamas, American actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Lorenzo Lamas · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1957
Andy Sheppard, English saxophonist and composer Wikipedia: Andy Sheppard · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1956
Maria Larsson, Swedish educator and politician, Swedish Minister of Health and Social Affairs Wikipedia: Maria Larsson (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1956
Bill Maher, American comedian, political commentator, media critic, television host, and producer Wikipedia: Bill Maher · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1956
Richard Morecroft, English-Australian journalist and television host (died 2026) Wikipedia: Richard Morecroft · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1956
John Naber, American swimmer Wikipedia: John Naber · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1955
McKeeva Bush, Caymanian politician, Premier of the Cayman Islands Wikipedia: McKeeva Bush · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1954
Mohammad Dawran, Afghan aviator and military officer Wikipedia: Mohammad Dawran · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1954
Ken Page, American actor and cabaret singer (died 2024) Wikipedia: Ken Page · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1953
Jeffrey Epstein, American financier and convicted sex offender (died 2019) Wikipedia: Jeffrey Epstein · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
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1952
Nikos Sideris, Greek psychiatrist and poet Wikipedia: Nikos Sideris · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1952
Paul Stanley, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Paul Stanley · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1952
John Witherow, South African-English journalist and author Wikipedia: John Witherow · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1951
Iván Fischer, Hungarian conductor and composer Wikipedia: Iván Fischer · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1950
William Mgimwa, Tanzanian banker and politician, 13th Tanzanian Minister of Finance (died 2014) Wikipedia: William Mgimwa · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1950
Mahamane Ousmane, Nigerien politician, President of Niger Wikipedia: Mahamane Ousmane · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1949
Göran Persson, Swedish lawyer and politician, 31st Prime Minister of Sweden Wikipedia: Göran Persson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1948
Nancy Kress, American author and academic Wikipedia: Nancy Kress · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1948
Natan Sharansky, Ukrainian-Israeli physicist and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Israel Wikipedia: Natan Sharansky · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1947
Cyrille Guimard, French cyclist and sportscaster Wikipedia: Cyrille Guimard · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1946
David Lynch, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2025) Wikipedia: David Lynch · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 105 languages
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1946
Vladimír Merta, Czech singer-songwriter, guitarist, and journalist Wikipedia: Vladimír Merta · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1945
Christopher Martin-Jenkins, English journalist and sportscaster (died 2013) Wikipedia: Christopher Martin-Jenkins · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1945
Eric Stewart, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Eric Stewart · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1944
José Luis Garci, Spanish director and producer Wikipedia: José Luis Garci · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1944
Farhad Mehrad, Iranian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2002) Wikipedia: Farhad Mehrad · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1944
Pat Parker, American poet (died 1989) Wikipedia: Pat Parker · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1942
Linda Moulton Howe, American journalist and producer Wikipedia: Linda Moulton Howe · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1940
Carol Heiss, American figure skater and actress Wikipedia: Carol Heiss · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1940
Krishnam Raju, Indian actor and politician (died 2022) Wikipedia: Krishnam Raju · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1940
Mandé Sidibé, Malian economist and politician, Prime Minister of Mali (died 2009) Wikipedia: Mandé Sidibé · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1939
Paul Coverdell, American captain and politician (died 2000) Wikipedia: Paul Coverdell · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1939
Chandra Wickramasinghe, Sri Lankan-English mathematician, astronomer, and biologist Wikipedia: Chandra Wickramasinghe · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1938
Derek Dougan, Irish-English footballer and journalist (died 2007) Wikipedia: Derek Dougan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1937
Bailey Howell, American basketball player Wikipedia: Bailey Howell · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1935
Dorothy Provine, American actress, singer, and dancer (died 2010) Wikipedia: Dorothy Provine · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1934
Hennie Aucamp, South African poet, author, and academic (died 2014) Wikipedia: Hennie Aucamp · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1934
Tom Baker, English actor Wikipedia: Tom Baker · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1932
Lou Fontinato, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2016) Wikipedia: Lou Fontinato · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1931
David Lee, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: David Lee (physicist) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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1931
Hachidai Nakamura, Japanese pianist and composer (died 1992) Wikipedia: Hachidai Nakamura · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1930
Buzz Aldrin, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut Wikipedia: Buzz Aldrin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 115 languages
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1929
Arte Johnson, American actor and comedian (died 2019) Wikipedia: Arte Johnson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1929
Masaharu Kawakatsu, Japanese biologist Wikipedia: Masaharu Kawakatsu · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1929
Fireball Roberts, American race car driver (died 1964) Wikipedia: Fireball Roberts · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1928
Antonio de Almeida, French conductor and musicologist (died 1997) Wikipedia: Antonio de Almeida (conductor) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1927
Qurratulain Hyder, Indian-Pakistani journalist and academic (died 2007) Wikipedia: Qurratulain Hyder · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1926
Patricia Neal, American actress (died 2010) Wikipedia: Patricia Neal · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
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1926
David Tudor, American pianist and composer (died 1996) Wikipedia: David Tudor · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1925
Jamiluddin Aali, Pakistani poet, playwright, and critic (died 2015) Wikipedia: Jamiluddin Aali · 13 languages
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1925
Ernesto Cardenal, Nicaraguan priest, poet, and politician (died 2020) Wikipedia: Ernesto Cardenal · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1924
Yvonne Loriod, French pianist and composer (died 2010) Wikipedia: Yvonne Loriod · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1923
Slim Whitman, American country and western singer-songwriter and musician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Slim Whitman · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1922
Ray Anthony, American trumpeter and bandleader Wikipedia: Ray Anthony · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1922
Don Mankiewicz, American author and screenwriter (died 2015) Wikipedia: Don Mankiewicz · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1921
Telmo Zarra, Spanish footballer (died 2006) Wikipedia: Telmo Zarra · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1920
Federico Fellini, Italian director and screenwriter (died 1993) Wikipedia: Federico Fellini · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 162 languages
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1920
DeForest Kelley, American actor (died 1999) Wikipedia: DeForest Kelley · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1920
Thorleif Schjelderup, Norwegian ski jumper and author (died 2006) Wikipedia: Thorleif Schjelderup · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1918
Juan García Esquivel, Mexican pianist, composer, and bandleader (died 2002) Wikipedia: Juan García Esquivel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1918
Nevin Scrimshaw, American scientist (died 2013) Wikipedia: Nevin S. Scrimshaw · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1915
Ghulam Ishaq Khan, Pakistani businessman and politician, 7th President of Pakistan (died 2006) Wikipedia: Ghulam Ishaq Khan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1910
Joy Adamson, Austria-Kenyan painter and conservationist (died 1980) Wikipedia: Joy Adamson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1909
Gōgen Yamaguchi, Japanese martial artist (died 1989) Wikipedia: Gōgen Yamaguchi · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1907
Paula Wessely, Austrian actress and producer (died 2000) Wikipedia: Paula Wessely · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1906
Aristotle Onassis, Greek shipping magnate (died 1975) Wikipedia: Aristotle Onassis · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 84 languages
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1902
Leon Ames, American actor (died 1993) Wikipedia: Leon Ames · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1902
Kevin Barry, Irish Republican Army volunteer (died 1920) Wikipedia: Kevin Barry · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1900
Dorothy Annan, English painter, potter, and muralist (died 1983) Wikipedia: Dorothy Annan · 4 languages
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1900
Colin Clive, English actor (died 1937) Wikipedia: Colin Clive · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1899
Clarice Cliff, English potter (died 1972) Wikipedia: Clarice Cliff · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1899
Kenjiro Takayanagi, Japanese engineer (died 1990) Wikipedia: Kenjiro Takayanagi · 16 languages
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1898
U Razak, Burmese educator and politician (died 1947) Wikipedia: U Razak · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1896
George Burns, American actor, comedian, and producer (died 1996) Wikipedia: George Burns · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1895
Gábor Szegő, Hungarian mathematician and academic (died 1985) Wikipedia: Gábor Szegő · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1894
Harold Gray, American cartoonist, created Little Orphan Annie (died 1968) Wikipedia: Harold Gray · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1894
Walter Piston, American composer, theorist, and academic (died 1976) Wikipedia: Walter Piston · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1893
Georg Åberg, Swedish triple jumper (died 1946) Wikipedia: Georg Åberg · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1891
Mischa Elman, Ukrainian-American violinist (died 1967) Wikipedia: Mischa Elman · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1889
Allan Haines Loughead, American engineer and businessman, founded the Alco Hydro-Aeroplane Company (died 1969) Wikipedia: Allan Lockheed · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1888
Lead Belly, American folk/blues musician and songwriter (died 1949) Wikipedia: Lead Belly · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1883
Enoch L. Johnson, American mob boss (died 1968) Wikipedia: Enoch L. Johnson · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1883
Forrest Wilson, American journalist and author (died 1942) Wikipedia: Forrest Wilson · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1882
Johnny Torrio, Italian-American mob boss (died 1957) Wikipedia: Johnny Torrio · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1880
Walter W. Bacon, American accountant and politician, 60th Governor of Delaware (died 1962) Wikipedia: Walter W. Bacon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1879
Ruth St. Denis, American dancer and educator (died 1968) Wikipedia: Ruth St. Denis · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1878
Finlay Currie, Scottish-English actor (died 1968) Wikipedia: Finlay Currie · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1876
Josef Hofmann, Polish-American pianist and composer (died 1957) Wikipedia: Josef Hofmann · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1874
Steve Bloomer, English footballer and coach (died 1938) Wikipedia: Steve Bloomer · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1873
Johannes V. Jensen, Danish author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1950) Wikipedia: Johannes V. Jensen · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
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1870
Guillaume Lekeu, Belgian pianist and composer (died 1894) Wikipedia: Guillaume Lekeu · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1865
Yvette Guilbert, French singer and actress (died 1944) Wikipedia: Yvette Guilbert · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1865
Wilhelm Ramsay, Finnish geologist and professor (died 1928) Wikipedia: Wilhelm Ramsay · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1856
Harriot Stanton Blatch, American suffragist and organizer (died 1940) Wikipedia: Harriot Stanton Blatch · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1855
Ernest Chausson, French composer (died 1899) Wikipedia: Ernest Chausson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1834
George D. Robinson, American lawyer and politician, 34th Governor of Massachusetts (died 1896) Wikipedia: George D. Robinson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1819
Göran Fredrik Göransson, Swedish merchant, ironmaster and industrialist (died 1900) Wikipedia: Göran Fredrik Göransson · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1814
David Wilmot, American politician, sponsor of Wilmot Proviso (died 1868) Wikipedia: David Wilmot (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1812
William Fox, English-New Zealand politician, 2nd Prime Minister of New Zealand (died 1893) Wikipedia: William Fox (New Zealand politician) · 20 languages
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1812
Thomas Meik, Scottish engineer (died 1896) Wikipedia: Thomas Meik · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1799
Anson Jones, American physician and politician, 5th President of the Republic of Texas (died 1858) Wikipedia: Anson Jones · 14 languages
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1783
Friedrich Dotzauer, German cellist and composer (died 1860) Wikipedia: Friedrich Dotzauer · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1781
Joseph Hormayr, Baron zu Hortenburg, Austrian-German historian and politician (died 1848) Wikipedia: Joseph Hormayr, Baron zu Hortenburg · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1775
André-Marie Ampère, French physicist and mathematician (died 1836) Wikipedia: André-Marie Ampère · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 120 languages
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1762
Jérôme-Joseph de Momigny, Belgian-French composer and theorist (died 1842) Wikipedia: Jérôme-Joseph de Momigny · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1755
Sir Albemarle Bertie, 1st Baronet, English admiral (died 1824) Wikipedia: Sir Albemarle Bertie, 1st Baronet · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1741
Carl Linnaeus the Younger, Swedish botanist and author (died 1783) Wikipedia: Carl Linnaeus the Younger · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1732
Richard Henry Lee, American lawyer and politician, President of the Continental Congress (died 1794) Wikipedia: Richard Henry Lee · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1716
Jean-Jacques Barthélemy, French archaeologist and numismatist (died 1795) Wikipedia: Jean-Jacques Barthélemy · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1716
Charles III of Spain (died 1788) Wikipedia: Charles III of Spain · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
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1703
Joseph-Hector Fiocco, Flemish violinist and composer (died 1741) Wikipedia: Joseph-Hector Fiocco · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1664
Giovanni Vincenzo Gravina, Italian lawyer and jurist (died 1718) Wikipedia: Giovanni Vincenzo Gravina · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1586
Johann Hermann Schein, German composer (died 1630) Wikipedia: Johann Hermann Schein · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1573
Simon Marius, German astronomer and academic (died 1624) Wikipedia: Simon Marius · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1569
Heribert Rosweyde, Jesuit hagiographer (died 1629) Wikipedia: Heribert Rosweyde · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1554
Sebastian, King of Portugal (died 1578) Wikipedia: Sebastian, King of Portugal · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1526
Rafael Bombelli, Italian mathematician (died 1572) Wikipedia: Rafael Bombelli · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 33 languages
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1502
Sebastian de Aparicio, Spanish-Mexican rancher and missionary (died 1600) Wikipedia: Sebastián de Aparicio · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1500
Jean Quintin, French priest, knight and writer (died 1561) Wikipedia: Jean Quintin · 1 language
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1499
Sebastian Franck, German humanist (probable; (died 1543) Wikipedia: Sebastian Franck · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1488
Sebastian Münster, German scholar, cartographer, and cosmographer (died 1552) Wikipedia: Sebastian Münster · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1436
Ashikaga Yoshimasa, Japanese shōgun (died 1490) Wikipedia: Ashikaga Yoshimasa · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1292
Elizabeth of Bohemia, queen consort of Bohemia (died 1330) Wikipedia: Elizabeth of Bohemia (1292–1330) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1029
Alp Arslan, Seljuk sultan (probable; (died 1072) Wikipedia: Alp Arslan · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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225
Gordian III, Roman emperor (died 244) Wikipedia: Gordian III · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
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2025
Lynn Ban, Singaporean jewelry designer (born 1972) Wikipedia: Lynn Ban · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2025
Cecile Richards, American activist and former Planned Parenthood president (born 1957) Wikipedia: Cecile Richards · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2024
Norman Jewison, Canadian actor, director, and producer (born 1926) Wikipedia: Norman Jewison · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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2022
Meat Loaf, American singer and actor (born 1947) Wikipedia: Meat Loaf · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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2021
Sibusiso Moyo, Zimbabwean politician, army general (born 1960) Wikipedia: Sibusiso Moyo (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2021
Mira Furlan, Croatian actress and singer (born 1955) Wikipedia: Mira Furlan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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2020
Jaroslav Kubera, Czech politician (born 1947) Wikipedia: Jaroslav Kubera · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2020
Tom Fisher Railsback, American politician, member of the Illinois and U.S. House of Representatives (born 1932) Wikipedia: Tom Railsback · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2018
Paul Bocuse, French chef (born 1926) Wikipedia: Paul Bocuse · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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2018
Naomi Parker Fraley, American naval machiner, considered the model for the "We Can Do It!" posters of World War II (born 1921) Wikipedia: Naomi Parker Fraley · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2016
Mykolas Burokevičius, Lithuanian carpenter and politician (born 1927) Wikipedia: Mykolas Burokevičius · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2016
Edmonde Charles-Roux, French journalist and author (born 1920) Wikipedia: Edmonde Charles-Roux · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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2014
Claudio Abbado, Italian conductor (born 1933) Wikipedia: Claudio Abbado · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
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2014
Otis G. Pike, American judge and politician (born 1921) Wikipedia: Otis G. Pike · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2014
Jonas Trinkūnas, Lithuanian ethnologist and academic (born 1939) Wikipedia: Jonas Trinkūnas · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2013
Pavlos Matesis, Greek author and playwright (born 1933) Wikipedia: Pavlos Matesis · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2013
Toyo Shibata, Japanese poet and author (born 1911) Wikipedia: Toyo Shibata · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2012
Etta James, American singer-songwriter (born 1938) Wikipedia: Etta James · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
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2012
John Levy, American bassist and manager (born 1912) Wikipedia: John Levy (musician) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2012
Ioannis Kefalogiannis, Greek politician, Greek Minister of the Interior (born 1933) Wikipedia: Ioannis Kefalogiannis · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2012
Alejandro Rodriguez, Venezuelan-American pediatrician and psychiatrist (born 1918) Wikipedia: Alejandro Rodriguez (psychiatrist) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2009
Stéphanos II Ghattas, Egyptian patriarch (born 1920) Wikipedia: Stéphanos II Ghattas · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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2005
Per Borten, Norwegian lawyer and politician, 18th Prime Minister of Norway (born 1913) Wikipedia: Per Borten · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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2005
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański, Polish journalist and politician (born 1914) Wikipedia: Jan Nowak-Jeziorański · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2005
Miriam Rothschild, English zoologist, entomologist, and author (born 1908) Wikipedia: Miriam Rothschild · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2004
Alan Brown, English racing driver (born 1919) Wikipedia: Alan Brown (racing driver) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2004
T. Nadaraja, Sri Lankan lawyer and academic (born 1917) Wikipedia: T. Nadaraja · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2003
Al Hirschfeld, American painter and illustrator (born 1903) Wikipedia: Al Hirschfeld · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2003
Nedra Volz, American actress (born 1908) Wikipedia: Nedra Volz · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2002
Carrie Hamilton, American actress and singer (born 1963) Wikipedia: Carrie Hamilton · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1998
Bobo Brazil, American professional wrestler (born 1924) Wikipedia: Bobo Brazil · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1996
Gerry Mulligan, American saxophonist and composer (born 1927) Wikipedia: Gerry Mulligan · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1994
Matt Busby, Scottish footballer and coach (born 1909) Wikipedia: Matt Busby · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1994
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, first Kenyan Vice-President (born 1911) Wikipedia: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1993
Audrey Hepburn, British actress and humanitarian activist (born 1929) Wikipedia: Audrey Hepburn · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 150 languages
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1990
Barbara Stanwyck, American actress (born 1907) Wikipedia: Barbara Stanwyck · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 85 languages
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1989
Alamgir Kabir, Bangladeshi director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1938) Wikipedia: Alamgir Kabir (film maker) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1988
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Pakistani activist and politician (born 1890) Wikipedia: Abdul Ghaffar Khan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1988
Dora Stratou, Greek dancer and choreographer (born 1903) Wikipedia: Dora Stratou · 7 languages
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1984
Johnny Weissmuller, American swimmer and actor (born 1904) Wikipedia: Johnny Weissmuller · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
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1983
Garrincha, Brazilian footballer (born 1933) Wikipedia: Garrincha · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
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1980
William Roberts, English soldier and painter (born 1895) Wikipedia: William Roberts (painter) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1977
Dimitrios Kiousopoulos, Greek jurist and politician, 151st Prime Minister of Greece (born 1892) Wikipedia: Dimitrios Kiousopoulos · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1973
Lorenz Böhler, Austrian physician and surgeon (born 1885) Wikipedia: Lorenz Böhler · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1973
Amílcar Cabral, Guinea Bissauan-Cape Verdian engineer and politician (born 1924) Wikipedia: Amílcar Cabral · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1971
Broncho Billy Anderson, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1880) Wikipedia: Broncho Billy Anderson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1971
Minanogawa Tōzō, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 34th Yokozuna (born 1903) Wikipedia: Minanogawa Tōzō · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1965
Alan Freed, American radio host (born 1922) Wikipedia: Alan Freed · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1962
Robinson Jeffers, American poet and philosopher (born 1887) Wikipedia: Robinson Jeffers · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1955
Robert P. T. Coffin, American author and poet (born 1892) Wikipedia: Robert P. T. Coffin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1954
Warren Bardsley, Australian cricketer (born 1882) Wikipedia: Warren Bardsley · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1954
Fred Root, English cricketer and umpire (born 1890) Wikipedia: Fred Root · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1947
Josh Gibson, American baseball player (born 1911) Wikipedia: Josh Gibson · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1947
Andrew Volstead, American member of the United States House of Representatives (born 1860) Wikipedia: Andrew Volstead · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1944
James McKeen Cattell, American psychologist and academic (born 1860) Wikipedia: James McKeen Cattell · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1940
Omar Bundy, American general (born 1861) Wikipedia: Omar Bundy · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1936
George V of the United Kingdom (born 1865) Wikipedia: George V · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 109 languages
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1931
Margrethe Munthe, Norwegian songwriter (born 1860) Wikipedia: Margrethe Munthe · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1924
Henry "Ivo" Crapp, Australian footballer and umpire (born 1872) Wikipedia: Ivo Crapp · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1921
Mary Watson Whitney, American astronomer and academic (born 1847) Wikipedia: Mary Watson Whitney · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1920
Georg Lurich, Estonian-Russian wrestler and strongman (born 1876) Wikipedia: Georg Lurich · 14 languages
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1915
Arthur Guinness, Baron Ardilaun, Irish businessman, philanthropist, and politician (born 1840) Wikipedia: Arthur Guinness, Baron Ardilaun · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1913
José Guadalupe Posada, Mexican engraver and illustrator (born 1852) Wikipedia: José Guadalupe Posada · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1908
John Ordronaux, American surgeon and academic (born 1830) Wikipedia: John Ordronaux (doctor) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1907
Agnes Mary Clerke, Irish astronomer and author (born 1842) Wikipedia: Agnes Mary Clerke · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1901
Zénobe Gramme, Belgian engineer, invented the Gramme machine (born 1826) Wikipedia: Zénobe Gramme · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1900
John Ruskin, English painter and critic (born 1819) Wikipedia: John Ruskin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 117 languages
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1891
Kalākaua, king of Hawaii (born 1836) Wikipedia: Kalākaua · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1875
Jean-François Millet, French painter and educator (born 1814) Wikipedia: Jean-François Millet · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
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1873
Basil Moreau, French priest, founded the Congregation of Holy Cross (born 1799) Wikipedia: Basil Moreau · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1859
Bettina von Arnim, German author, illustrator, and composer (born 1785) Wikipedia: Bettina von Arnim · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1852
Ōnomatsu Midorinosuke, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 6th Yokozuna (born 1794) Wikipedia: Ōnomatsu Midorinosuke · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1850
Adam Oehlenschläger, Danish poet and playwright (born 1779) Wikipedia: Adam Oehlenschläger · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1848
Christian VIII, Danish king (born 1786) Wikipedia: Christian VIII · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1841
Jørgen Jørgensen, Danish explorer (born 1780) Wikipedia: Jørgen Jørgensen · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1841
Minh Mạng, Vietnamese emperor (born 1791) Wikipedia: Minh Mạng · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1837
John Soane, English architect, designed the Bank of England (born 1753) Wikipedia: John Soane · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1819
Charles IV, Spanish king (born 1748) Wikipedia: Charles IV of Spain · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
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1810
Benjamin Chew, American lawyer and judge (born 1721) Wikipedia: Benjamin Chew · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1779
David Garrick, English actor, producer, playwright, and manager (born 1717) Wikipedia: David Garrick · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1770
Charles Yorke, English lawyer and politician, Lord Chancellor of Great Britain (born 1722) Wikipedia: Charles Yorke · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1751
John Hervey, 1st Earl of Bristol, English politician (born 1665) Wikipedia: John Hervey, 1st Earl of Bristol · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1709
François de la Chaise, French priest (born 1624) Wikipedia: François de la Chaise · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1707
Humphrey Hody, English scholar and theologian (born 1659) Wikipedia: Humphrey Hody · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1666
Anne of Austria, Queen and regent of France (born 1601) Wikipedia: Anne of Austria · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1663
Isaac Ambrose, English minister and author (born 1604) Wikipedia: Isaac Ambrose · 3 languages
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1612
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor (born 1552) Wikipedia: Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
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1568
Myles Coverdale, English bishop and translator (born 1488) Wikipedia: Myles Coverdale · 19 languages
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1479
John II, king of Sicily (born 1398) Wikipedia: John II of Aragon · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1343
Robert, king of Naples (born 1275) Wikipedia: Robert, King of Naples · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1336
John de Bohun, 5th Earl of Hereford (born 1306) Wikipedia: John de Bohun, 5th Earl of Hereford · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1265
John Maunsell, English Lord Chancellor Wikipedia: John Mansel (administrator) · 3 languages
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1191
Frederick VI, duke of Swabia (born 1167) Wikipedia: Frederick VI of Swabia · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1191
Theobald V, count of Blois (born 1130) Wikipedia: Theobald V of Blois · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1189
Shi Zong, Chinese emperor of Jin (born 1123) Wikipedia: Emperor Shizong of Jin · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1156
Henry, English bishop and saint Wikipedia: Henry (bishop of Finland) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 28 languages
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1095
Wulfstan, bishop of Worcester Wikipedia: Wulfstan (died 1095) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1029
Heonae, Korean queen and regent (born 964) Wikipedia: Queen Heonae · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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928
Zhao Guangfeng, Chinese official and chancellor Wikipedia: Zhao Guangfeng · 3 languages
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924
Li Jitao, Chinese general of Later Tang Wikipedia: Li Jitao · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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882
Louis the Younger, king of the East Frankish Kingdom Wikipedia: Louis the Younger · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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842
Theophilos, Byzantine emperor (born 813) Wikipedia: Theophilos (emperor) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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820
Al-Shafi'i, Arab scholar and jurist (born 767) Wikipedia: Al-Shafi'i · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
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640
Eadbald, king of Kent Wikipedia: Eadbald of Kent · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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