6 January: what happened on this day in history

Events on 6 January include:

The first episode of the documentary series Benefits Street aired on Channel 4, prompting discussion in the United Kingdom about welfare dependency (2014)
Second Boer War: Having already besieged the fortress at Ladysmith, Boer forces attack it, but are driven back by British defenders (1900)
Combined British, Portuguese and colonial Brazilian forces begin the Invasion of Cayenne during the Napoleonic Wars (1809)

This page gathers 58 events, 217 births and 88 deaths recorded on this day, from 1066 to 2025.

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Events · United Kingdom

2014
The first episode of the documentary series Benefits Street aired on Channel 4, prompting discussion in the United Kingdom about welfare dependency. Wikipedia: Benefits Street · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1900
Second Boer War: Having already besieged the fortress at Ladysmith, Boer forces attack it, but are driven back by British defenders. Wikipedia: Second Boer War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 66 languages
1809
Combined British, Portuguese and colonial Brazilian forces begin the Invasion of Cayenne during the Napoleonic Wars. Wikipedia: Portuguese conquest of French Guiana · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 7 languages
1781
In the Battle of Jersey, the British defeat the last attempt by France to invade Jersey in the Channel Islands. Wikipedia: Battle of Jersey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languagesArchive: The death of Major Pierson in the battle of Jersey - women flee with their children as soldiers under a British flag carry the dead major. — Wellcome Collection, 1807 · Europeana
1661
English Restoration: The Fifth Monarchists unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London, England. The revolt is suppressed after a few days. Wikipedia: Stuart Restoration · 42 languages
1540
King Henry VIII of England married his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves; the marriage was annulled six months later. Wikipedia: Henry VIII · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 120 languagesArchive: King Henry VIII — Podlasie Digital Library, 1868 · Europeana
1066
Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon monarch before the Norman Conquest, was crowned King of England. Wikipedia: Harold Godwinson · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 76 languages

Around the world

2025
Justin Trudeau announces his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and Prime Minister of Canada after nine years in office. Wikipedia: Justin Trudeau · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 141 languages
2021
Supporters of then-outgoing U.S. president Donald Trump attack the United States Capitol to disrupt certification of the 2020 presidential election, resulting in five deaths and evacuation of the U.S. Congress. Wikipedia: Donald Trump · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
2019
Muhammad V of Kelantan resigns as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, becoming the first monarch to do so. Wikipedia: Muhammad V of Kelantan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 42 languages
2019
Solar eclipse of January 6, 2019 — solar eclipse Wikipedia: Solar eclipse of January 6, 2019 · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2017
Five people are killed and six others injured in a mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, Florida. Wikipedia: Fort Lauderdale airport shooting · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2016
January 2016 North Korean nuclear test — detonation on 6 January 2016 Wikipedia: January 2016 North Korean nuclear test · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2012
Twenty-six people are killed and 63 wounded when a suicide bomber blows himself up at a police station in Damascus. Wikipedia: January 2012 al-Midan bombing · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2005
Edgar Ray Killen is indicted for the 1964 murders of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner during the American Civil Rights Movement. Wikipedia: Edgar Ray Killen · 11 languages
2005
A train collision in Graniteville, South Carolina, United States, releases about 60 tons of chlorine gas. Wikipedia: Graniteville train crash · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1995
A chemical fire in an apartment complex in Manila, Philippines, leads to the discovery of plans for Project Bojinka, a mass-terrorist attack. Wikipedia: Manila · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 206 languages
1994
Two-time American Olympic figure-skating medalist Nancy Kerrigan was hit on the leg with a police baton by an assailant hired by the ex-husband of her rival Tonya Harding. Wikipedia: Figure skating · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1993
Indian Border Security Force units kill 55 Kashmiri civilians in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, in revenge after militants ambushed a BSF patrol. Wikipedia: Border Security Force · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1993
Four people are killed when Lufthansa CityLine Flight 5634 crashes on approach to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Roissy-en-France, France. Wikipedia: Lufthansa CityLine Flight 5634 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1992
President of Georgia Zviad Gamsakhurdia flees the country as a result of the military coup. Wikipedia: President of Georgia · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 52 languages
1989
Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh are sentenced to death for conspiracy in the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi; the two men are executed the same day. Wikipedia: Satwant Singh · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1974
In response to the 1973 oil crisis, the United States implements the Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act, switching to permanent daylight saving time for a trial period. Wikipedia: 1973 oil crisis · 60 languages
1974
Aeroflot Flight H-75 crashes near Mukachevo, killing 24. Wikipedia: Mukachevo · 67 languages
1972
A brawl broke out between players, fans, and police officers during an ice hockey game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the St. Louis Blues in Philadelphia. Wikipedia: St. Louis Blues–Philadelphia Flyers brawl · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1969
Allegheny Airlines Flight 737 crashes in Lafayette Township, McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States, killing 11. Wikipedia: Allegheny Airlines Flight 737 · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1968
Aeroflot Flight 1668 crashes near Olyokminsk, killing 45. Wikipedia: Aeroflot Flight 1668 · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1967
Vietnam War: United States Marine Corps and ARVN troops launch "Operation Deckhouse Five" in the Mekong River delta. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1960
National Airlines Flight 2511, traveling from New York City to Miami, exploded in mid-air due to a bomb placed by an unknown party, resulting in the deaths of all 34 people on board. Wikipedia: National Airlines Flight 2511 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1960
The Associations Law comes into force in Iraq, allowing registration of political parties. Wikipedia: Associations Law · 2 languages
1953
The inaugural Asian Socialist Conference, an organisation of socialist political parties, opened in Rangoon with 177 delegates, observers and fraternal guests. Wikipedia: Asian Socialist Conference · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 7 languages
1951
Korean War: Beginning of the Ganghwa massacre, in the course of which an estimated 200–1,300 South Korean communist sympathizers are slaughtered. Wikipedia: Korean War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1947
Pan American Airlines becomes the first commercial airline to offer a round-the-world ticket. Wikipedia: Pan Am · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 55 languages
1946
The first general election ever in Vietnam is held. Wikipedia: 1946 North Vietnamese legislative election · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1941
During his State of the Union address, U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt presented his Four Freedoms (composite poster depicted) as fundamental freedoms that all people ought to enjoy. Wikipedia: State of the Union · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1937
1937 Soviet census — census Wikipedia: 1937 Soviet census · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1929
King Alexander of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes suspends his country's constitution, starting the January 6th Dictatorship. Wikipedia: Alexander I of Yugoslavia · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1929
Mother Teresa arrives by sea in Calcutta, India, to begin her work among India's poorest and sick people. Wikipedia: Mother Teresa · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 200 languages
1919
Christmas Uprising — against the union with Serbia Wikipedia: Christmas Uprising · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1912
German geophysicist Alfred Wegener presented his theory of continental drift, the precursor of plate tectonics, to the German Geological Society. Wikipedia: Alfred Wegener · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 87 languages
1912
New Mexico is admitted to the Union as the 47th U.S. state. Wikipedia: New Mexico · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 223 languages
1907
Italian educator Maria Montessori opened her first school and day-care centre for working-class children in Rome, employing a philosophy of education that now bears her name. Wikipedia: Maria Montessori · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 108 languages
1839
The worst storm to impact Ireland in 300 years damaged or destroyed more than 20 per cent of houses in Dublin with 100-knot (190 km/h) winds. Wikipedia: Night of the Big Wind · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1838
Alfred Vail and colleagues demonstrate a telegraph system using dots and dashes (this is the forerunner of Morse code). Wikipedia: Alfred Vail · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 29 languages
1810
Treaty of Paris (1810) — 1810 treaty between Sweden and Napoleonic France Wikipedia: Treaty of Paris (1810) · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1810
Franco-Swedish War — 1805-1810 war between France and Sweden Wikipedia: Franco-Swedish War · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1725
J. S. Bach led the first performance of Liebster Immanuel, Herzog der Frommen, a chorale cantata for Epiphany. Wikipedia: Johann Sebastian Bach · 259 languages
1724
Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65, a Bach cantata, for Epiphany, is performed the first time. Wikipedia: Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen, BWV 65 · 12 languages
1721
The Committee of Inquiry on the South Sea Bubble publishes its findings, revealing details of fraud among company directors and corrupt politicians. Wikipedia: South Sea Company · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 28 languages
1641
Arauco War: The first Parliament of Quillín is celebrated, putting a temporary hold on hostilities between Mapuches and Spanish in Chile. Wikipedia: Arauco War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1579
The Union of Arras unites the southern Netherlands under the Duke of Parma (Ottavio Farnese), governor in the name of King Philip II of Spain. Wikipedia: Union of Arras · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1536
The oldest European school of higher learning in the Americas, the Colegio de Santa Cruz, was founded in Tlatelolco, Mexico City. Wikipedia: Colegio de Santa Cruz de Tlatelolco · 9 languages
1492
The Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella enter Granada at the conclusion of the Granada War. Wikipedia: Catholic Monarchs of Spain · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 60 languages
1449
Four years before the fall of Constantinople, Constantine XI Palaiologos (pictured) assumed the throne as the last Byzantine emperor. Wikipedia: Fall of Constantinople · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 80 languages
1355
Charles IV of Bohemia is crowned with the Iron Crown of Lombardy as King of Italy in Milan. Wikipedia: Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 82 languages
1322
Stefan Dečanski was crowned King of Serbia, succeeding his half-brother Stefan Konstantin, whom he later defeated in battle. Wikipedia: Stefan Dečanski · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 35 languages
1205
Philip of Swabia undergoes a second coronation as King of the Romans. Wikipedia: Philip of Swabia · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 44 languages
1148
Battle of Mount Cadmus — 1148 battle of the Second Crusade Wikipedia: Battle of Mount Cadmus · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

World days

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Technology

1838
Alfred Vail and colleagues demonstrate a telegraph system using dots and dashes (this is the forerunner of Morse code). Wikipedia: Alfred Vail · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 29 languages

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Science

2019
Solar eclipse of January 6, 2019 — solar eclipse Wikipedia: Solar eclipse of January 6, 2019 · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

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Business

1721
The Committee of Inquiry on the South Sea Bubble publishes its findings, revealing details of fraud among company directors and corrupt politicians. Wikipedia: South Sea Company · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 28 languages

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Sport

1994
Two-time American Olympic figure-skating medalist Nancy Kerrigan was hit on the leg with a police baton by an assailant hired by the ex-husband of her rival Tonya Harding. Wikipedia: Figure skating · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

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Culture

2017
Five people are killed and six others injured in a mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport in Broward County, Florida. Wikipedia: Fort Lauderdale airport shooting · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages

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Births

2006
Stefanos Tzimas, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Stefanos Tzimas · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2003
MattyBRaps, American rapper, singer, and YouTuber Wikipedia: MattyBRaps · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2000
Fiete Arp, German footballer Wikipedia: Fiete Arp · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
2000
Mohamed Camara, Malian footballer Wikipedia: Mohamed Camara (footballer, born January 2000) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2000
Kwon Eun-bin, South Korean singer and actress Wikipedia: Kwon Eun-bin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2000
Jack McBain, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jack McBain · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2000
Shuhua, Taiwanese singer Wikipedia: Shuhua · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2000
Tyler Oliveira, American YouTuber Wikipedia: Tyler Oliveira · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1999
Polo G, American rapper Wikipedia: Polo G · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1999
Mac McClung, American basketball player Wikipedia: Mac McClung · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1997
Michel Aebischer, Swiss footballer Wikipedia: Michel Aebischer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1996
Courtney Eaton, Australian model and actress Wikipedia: Courtney Eaton · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1994
Catriona Gray, Filipino-Australian model, singer and beauty queen, Miss Universe 2018 Wikipedia: Catriona Gray · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1994
Denis Suárez, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Denis Suárez · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1994
Jameis Winston, American football player Wikipedia: Jameis Winston · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1994
Jay B, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Jay B · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1993
Pat Connaughton, American basketball player Wikipedia: Pat Connaughton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1993
Jesús Manuel Corona, Mexican footballer Wikipedia: Jesús Manuel Corona · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1993
Jérôme Roussillon, French-Guadeloupean footballer Wikipedia: Jérôme Roussillon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1992
Corey Conners, Canadian professional golfer Wikipedia: Corey Conners · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1991
Duarte Alves, Portuguese politician Wikipedia: Duarte Alves · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1991
Will Barton, American basketball player Wikipedia: Will Barton · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1991
Kevin Gausman, American baseball player Wikipedia: Kevin Gausman · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1990
Cristian Erbes, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Cristian Erbes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1990
Sean Kilpatrick, American basketball player Wikipedia: Sean Kilpatrick · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1990
Alex Teixeira, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Alex Teixeira · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1989
Andy Carroll, English footballer Wikipedia: Andy Carroll · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1989
Sergio León, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Sergio León · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1989
Derrick Morgan, American football player Wikipedia: Derrick Morgan (American football) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1987
Arin Hanson, American YouTuber Wikipedia: Arin Hanson · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1987
Bongani Khumalo, South African footballer Wikipedia: Bongani Khumalo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1987
Ndamukong Suh, American football player Wikipedia: Ndamukong Suh · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1986
Paul McShane, Irish footballer Wikipedia: Paul McShane (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1986
Petter Northug, Norwegian skier Wikipedia: Petter Northug · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1986
Irina Shayk, Russian fashion model Wikipedia: Irina Shayk · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
1986
Alex Turner, English singer, songwriter, and musician Wikipedia: Alex Turner · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1984
A. J. Hawk, American football player and analyst Wikipedia: A. J. Hawk · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1984
Kate McKinnon, American actress and comedian Wikipedia: Kate McKinnon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1984
Eric Trump, American businessman Wikipedia: Eric Trump · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1983
Adam Burish, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Adam Burish · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1983
Chen Nan, Chinese basketball player Wikipedia: Chen Nan · 13 languages
1982
Gilbert Arenas, American basketball player Wikipedia: Gilbert Arenas · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1982
Roy Asotasi, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Roy Asotasi · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1982
Tiffany Pollard, American television personality Wikipedia: Tiffany Pollard · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1982
Israel Damonte, Argentine footballer and manager Wikipedia: Israel Damonte · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1982
Eddie Redmayne, English actor and model Wikipedia: Eddie Redmayne · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
1981
Rinko Kikuchi, Japanese actress Wikipedia: Rinko Kikuchi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1981
Asante Samuel, American football player Wikipedia: Asante Samuel · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1978
Casey Fossum, American baseball player Wikipedia: Casey Fossum · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1978
Bubba Franks, American football player Wikipedia: Bubba Franks · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1978
Agnieszka Stelmaszyk, Polish writer Wikipedia: Agnieszka Stelmaszyk · 7 languages
1976
Johan Davidsson, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Johan Davidsson · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1976
Danny Pintauro, American actor Wikipedia: Danny Pintauro · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1976
Richard Zedník, Slovak ice hockey player Wikipedia: Richard Zedník · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1975
James Farrior, American football player Wikipedia: James Farrior · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1974
Marlon Anderson, American baseball player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Marlon Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1974
Daniel Cordone, Argentinian footballer Wikipedia: Daniel Cordone · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1974
Paul Grant, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Paul Grant (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1973
Vasso Karantasiou, Greek beach volleyball player Wikipedia: Vasso Karantasiou · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1971
Irwin Thomas, American-Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Irwin Thomas · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1970
Leonardo Astrada, Argentine footballer and manager Wikipedia: Leonardo Astrada · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1970
Julie Chen Moonves, American television personality, presenter, and producer Wikipedia: Julie Chen Moonves · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1970
Radoslav Látal, Czech footballer and manager Wikipedia: Radoslav Látal · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1970
Gabrielle Reece, American volleyball player, sportscaster, and actress Wikipedia: Gabrielle Reece · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1969
Norman Reedus, American actor and model Wikipedia: Norman Reedus · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1969
Aron Eisenberg, American actor and podcaster (died 2019) Wikipedia: Aron Eisenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1968
John Singleton, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2019) Wikipedia: John Singleton · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1967
A. R. Rahman, Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician, and philanthropist Wikipedia: A. R. Rahman · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
1966
Sharon Cuneta, Filipino singer and actress Wikipedia: Sharon Cuneta · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1966
Attilio Lombardo, Italian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Attilio Lombardo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1965
Bjørn Lomborg, Danish author and academic Wikipedia: Bjørn Lomborg · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1964
Charles Haley, American football player Wikipedia: Charles Haley · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1964
Jyrki Kasvi, Finnish journalist and politician (died 2021) Wikipedia: Jyrki Kasvi · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1964
Jacqueline Moore, American wrestler and manager Wikipedia: Jacqueline Moore · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1963
Norm Charlton, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Norm Charlton · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1963
Paul Kipkoech, Kenyan runner (died 1995) Wikipedia: Paul Kipkoech · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1961
Georges Jobé, Belgian motocross racer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Georges Jobé · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1961
Nigel Melville, English rugby player Wikipedia: Nigel Melville · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1961
Peter Whittle, British politician, author, journalist, and broadcaster (died 2025) Wikipedia: Peter Whittle (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1960
Paul Azinger, American golfer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Paul Azinger · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1960
Kari Jalonen, Finnish ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Kari Jalonen · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1960
Nigella Lawson, English chef and author Wikipedia: Nigella Lawson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1960
Howie Long, American football player and sports commentator Wikipedia: Howie Long · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1959
Kapil Dev, Indian cricketer Wikipedia: Kapil Dev · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1958
Shlomo Glickstein, Israeli tennis player Wikipedia: Shlomo Glickstein · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1957
Michael Foale, British-American astrophysicist and astronaut Wikipedia: Michael Foale · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1957
Nancy Lopez, American golfer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Nancy Lopez · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1956
Elizabeth Strout, American novelist and short story writer Wikipedia: Elizabeth Strout · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1956
Justin Welby, English archbishop Wikipedia: Justin Welby · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1956
Clive Woodward, English rugby player and coach Wikipedia: Clive Woodward · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1955
Rowan Atkinson, English actor, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Rowan Atkinson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 121 languages
1955
Debbie Mathers, Mother of Eminem (died 2024) Wikipedia: Eminem · 175 languages
1954
Anthony Minghella, English director and screenwriter (died 2008) Wikipedia: Anthony Minghella · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1953
Malcolm Young, Scottish-Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 2017) Wikipedia: Malcolm Young · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1951
Don Gullett, American baseball player and coach (died 2024) Wikipedia: Don Gullett · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1951
Kim Wilson, American singer-songwriter and harmonica player Wikipedia: Kim Wilson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1950
Louis Freeh, American lawyer and jurist, 10th Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Wikipedia: Louis Freeh · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1949
Mike Boit, Kenyan runner and academic Wikipedia: Mike Boit · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1949
Carolyn D. Wright, American poet and academic (died 2016) Wikipedia: Carolyn D. Wright · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1948
Guy Gardner, American colonel and astronaut Wikipedia: Guy Gardner (astronaut) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1948
Dayle Hadlee, New Zealand cricketer Wikipedia: Dayle Hadlee · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1947
Sandy Denny, English folk-rock singer-songwriter (died 1978) Wikipedia: Sandy Denny · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1946
Syd Barrett, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2006) Wikipedia: Syd Barrett · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
1945
Barry John, Welsh rugby player (died 2024) Wikipedia: Barry John · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1945
Jayanthi (actress), Indian film actress (died 2021) Wikipedia: Jayanthi (actress) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1944
Bonnie Franklin, American actress and singer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Bonnie Franklin · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1944
Alan Stivell, French singer-songwriter and harp player Wikipedia: Alan Stivell · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1944
Rolf M. Zinkernagel, Swiss immunologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Rolf M. Zinkernagel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1943
Terry Venables, English footballer and manager (died 2023) Wikipedia: Terry Venables · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1940
Van McCoy, American singer-songwriter and producer (died 1979) Wikipedia: Van McCoy · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1939
Valeriy Lobanovskyi, Ukrainian footballer and manager (died 2002) Wikipedia: Valeriy Lobanovskyi · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1939
Murray Rose, English-Australian swimmer and sportscaster (died 2012) Wikipedia: Murray Rose · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1938
Adriano Celentano, Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and director Wikipedia: Adriano Celentano · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
1938
Adrienne Clarke, Australian botanist and academic Wikipedia: Adrienne Clarke · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1938
Rajnikumar Pandya, Indian writer, journalist (died 2025) Wikipedia: Rajnikumar Pandya · 1 language
1938
Larisa Shepitko, Soviet film director, screenwriter, and actress (died 1979) Wikipedia: Larisa Shepitko · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1937
Ludvík Daněk, Czech discus thrower (died 1998) Wikipedia: Ludvík Daněk · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1937
Lou Holtz, American football player, coach, and sportscaster (died 2026) Wikipedia: Lou Holtz · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1937
Doris Troy, American singer-songwriter (died 2004) Wikipedia: Doris Troy · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1936
Darlene Hard, American tennis player (died 2021) Wikipedia: Darlene Hard · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1936
Julio María Sanguinetti, Uruguayan journalist, lawyer, and politician, 29th President of Uruguay Wikipedia: Julio María Sanguinetti · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1935
Ian Meckiff, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Ian Meckiff · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1935
Nino Tempo, American musician, singer, and actor (died 2025) Wikipedia: Nino Tempo · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1934
Harry M. Miller, New Zealand-Australian talent agent and publicist (died 2018) Wikipedia: Harry M. Miller · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1934
Sylvia Syms, English actress (died 2023) Wikipedia: Sylvia Syms · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1933
John Clive, English actor and author (died 2012) Wikipedia: John Clive · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1933
Oleg Grigoryevich Makarov, Russian engineer and astronaut (died 2003) Wikipedia: Oleg Makarov (cosmonaut) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1932
Simon Oates, English actor (died 2009) Wikipedia: Simon Oates · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1932
Stuart A. Rice, American chemist and academic (died 2024) Wikipedia: Stuart A. Rice · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1931
E. L. Doctorow, American novelist, playwright, and short story writer (died 2015) Wikipedia: E. L. Doctorow · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1930
Vic Tayback, American actor (died 1990) Wikipedia: Vic Tayback · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1928
Capucine, French actress and model (died 1990) Wikipedia: Capucine · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1927
Jesse Leonard Steinfeld, American physician and academic, 11th Surgeon General of the United States (died 2014) Wikipedia: Jesse Leonard Steinfeld · 3 languages
1926
Ralph Branca, American baseball player (died 2016) Wikipedia: Ralph Branca · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1926
Pat Flaherty, American race car driver (died 2002) Wikipedia: Pat Flaherty (racing driver) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1926
Mickey Hargitay, Hungarian-American actor and bodybuilder (died 2006) Wikipedia: Mickey Hargitay · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1925
John DeLorean, American engineer and businessman, founded the DeLorean Motor Company (died 2005) Wikipedia: John DeLorean · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1924
Kim Dae-jung, South Korean soldier and politician, 8th President of South Korea, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2009) Wikipedia: Kim Dae-jung · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 92 languages
1924
Earl Scruggs, American banjo player (died 2012) Wikipedia: Earl Scruggs · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1923
Vladimir Kazantsev, Russian runner (died 2007) Wikipedia: Vladimir Kazantsev (athlete) · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1923
Norman Kirk, New Zealand engineer and politician, 29th Prime Minister of New Zealand (died 1974) Wikipedia: Norman Kirk · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1923
Jacobo Timerman, Argentinian journalist and author (died 1999) Wikipedia: Jacobo Timerman · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1921
Marianne Grunberg-Manago, Russian-French biochemist and academic (died 2013) Wikipedia: Marianne Grunberg-Manago · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1921
Cary Middlecoff, American golfer and sportscaster (died 1998) Wikipedia: Cary Middlecoff · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1920
Henry Corden, Canadian-born American actor (died 2005) Wikipedia: Henry Corden · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1920
John Maynard Smith, English biologist and geneticist (died 2004) Wikipedia: John Maynard Smith · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1920
Sun Myung Moon, Korean religious leader; founder of the Unification Church (died 2012) Wikipedia: Sun Myung Moon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1920
Early Wynn, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (died 1999) Wikipedia: Early Wynn · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1917
Koo Chen-fu, Taiwanese businessman and diplomat (died 2005) Wikipedia: Koo Chen-fu · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1916
Park Mok-wol, influential Korean poet and academic (died 1978) Wikipedia: Pak Mok-wol · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1915
Don Edwards, American soldier, lawyer, and politician (died 2015) Wikipedia: Don Edwards · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1915
John C. Lilly, American psychoanalyst, physician, and philosopher (died 2001) Wikipedia: John C. Lilly · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1915
Alan Watts, English-American philosopher and author (died 1973) Wikipedia: Alan Watts · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1914
Godfrey Edward Arnold, Austrian-American physician and academic (died 1989) Wikipedia: Godfrey Edward Arnold · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1913
Edward Gierek, Polish lawyer and politician (died 2001) Wikipedia: Edward Gierek · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1913
Loretta Young, American actress (died 2000) Wikipedia: Loretta Young · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
1912
Jacques Ellul, French philosopher and critic (died 1994) Wikipedia: Jacques Ellul · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1912
Danny Thomas, American actor, comedian, producer, and humanitarian (died 1991) Wikipedia: Danny Thomas · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1910
Kid Chocolate, Cuban boxer (died 1988) Wikipedia: Kid Chocolate · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1910
Wright Morris, American author and photographer (died 1998) Wikipedia: Wright Morris · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1903
Maurice Abravanel, Greek-American pianist and conductor (died 1993) Wikipedia: Maurice Abravanel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1900
Maria of Yugoslavia, Queen of Yugoslavia (died 1961) Wikipedia: Maria of Yugoslavia · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1899
Heinrich Nordhoff, German engineer (died 1968) Wikipedia: Heinrich Nordhoff · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1898
James Fitzmaurice, Irish soldier and pilot (died 1965) Wikipedia: James Fitzmaurice · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1891
Ted McDonald, Australian cricketer (died 1937) Wikipedia: Ted McDonald · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1889
Dida Dederding, Danish doctor and academic (died 1955) Wikipedia: Dida Dederding · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1883
Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese-American poet, painter, and philosopher (died 1931) Wikipedia: Kahlil Gibran · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 158 languages
1882
Fan S. Noli, Albanian-American bishop and politician, 13th Prime Minister of Albania (died 1965) Wikipedia: Fan Noli · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1882
Sam Rayburn, American lawyer and politician, 48th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (died 1961) Wikipedia: Sam Rayburn · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1881
Ion Minulescu, Romanian author, poet, and critic (died 1944) Wikipedia: Ion Minulescu · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1880
Tom Mix, American cowboy and actor (died 1940) Wikipedia: Tom Mix · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1878
Adeline Genée, Danish-born British ballerina (died 1970) Wikipedia: Adeline Genée · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1878
Carl Sandburg, American poet and historian (died 1967) Wikipedia: Carl Sandburg · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
1874
Fred Niblo, American actor, director, and producer (died 1948) Wikipedia: Fred Niblo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1872
Alexander Scriabin, Russian pianist and composer (died 1915) Wikipedia: Alexander Scriabin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
1870
Gustav Bauer, German journalist and politician, 11th Chancellor of Germany (died 1944) Wikipedia: Gustav Bauer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1861
Victor Horta, Belgian architect, designed Hôtel van Eetvelde (died 1947) Wikipedia: Victor Horta · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1861
George Lloyd, English-Canadian bishop and theologian (died 1940) Wikipedia: George Exton Lloyd · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1860
Morton Selten, British actor (died 1939) Wikipedia: Morton Selten · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1859
Samuel Alexander, Australian-English philosopher and academic (died 1938) Wikipedia: Samuel Alexander · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1857
Hugh Mahon, Irish-Australian publisher and politician, 10th Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs (died 1931) Wikipedia: Hugh Mahon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1857
William Russell, American lawyer and politician, Governor of Massachusetts (died 1896) Wikipedia: William E. Russell (politician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1856
Giuseppe Martucci, Italian pianist, composer, and conductor (died 1909) Wikipedia: Giuseppe Martucci · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1842
Clarence King, American geologist, mountaineer, and critic (died 1901) Wikipedia: Clarence King · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1838
Max Bruch, German composer and conductor (died 1920) Wikipedia: Max Bruch · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1832
Gustave Doré, French painter and sculptor (died 1883) Wikipedia: Gustave Doré · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
1822
Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist and businessman (died 1890) Wikipedia: Heinrich Schliemann · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
1811
Charles Sumner, American lawyer and politician (died 1874) Wikipedia: Charles Sumner · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1808
Joseph Pitty Couthouy, American conchologist and paleontologist (died 1864) Wikipedia: Joseph Pitty Couthouy · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1807
Joseph Petzval, German-Hungarian mathematician and physicist (died 1891) Wikipedia: Joseph Petzval · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1803
Henri Herz, Austrian pianist and composer (died 1888) Wikipedia: Henri Herz · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1799
Jedediah Smith, American hunter, explorer, and author (died 1831) Wikipedia: Jedediah Smith · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1795
Anselme Payen, French chemist and academic (died 1871) Wikipedia: Anselme Payen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1793
James Madison Porter, American lawyer and politician, 18th United States Secretary of War (died 1862) Wikipedia: James Madison Porter · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1785
Andreas Moustoxydis, Greek historian and philologist (died 1860) Wikipedia: Andreas Moustoxydis · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1766
José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, Paraguayan lawyer and politician, first dictator of Paraguay (died 1840) Wikipedia: José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1745
Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier, French co-inventor of the hot air balloon (died 1799) Wikipedia: Montgolfier brothers · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 57 languages
1714
Percivall Pott, English surgeon (died 1788) Wikipedia: Percivall Pott · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1702
José de Nebra, Spanish composer (died 1768) Wikipedia: José de Nebra · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1695
Giuseppe Sammartini, Italian oboe player and composer (died 1750) Wikipedia: Giuseppe Sammartini · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1673
James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos, English academic and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Radnorshire (died 1744) Wikipedia: James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1655
Eleonor Magdalene of Neuburg (died 1720) Wikipedia: Eleonore Magdalene of Neuburg · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1632
Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton, Scottish peeress (died 1716) Wikipedia: Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1617
Christoffer Gabel, Danish politician (died 1673) Wikipedia: Christoffer Gabel · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1595
Claude Favre de Vaugelas, French educator and courtier (died 1650) Wikipedia: Claude Favre de Vaugelas · 23 languages
1587
Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares (died 1645) Wikipedia: Gaspar de Guzmán, Count-Duke of Olivares · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1561
Thomas Fincke, Danish mathematician and physicist (died 1656) Wikipedia: Thomas Fincke · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1538
Jane Dormer, Duchess of Feria (died 1612) Wikipedia: Jane Dormer · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1525
Caspar Peucer, German physician and scholar (died 1602) Wikipedia: Caspar Peucer · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1500
John of Ávila, Spanish mystic and saint (died 1569) Wikipedia: John of Ávila · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 40 languages
1493
Olaus Petri, Swedish clergyman (died 1552) Wikipedia: Olaus Petri · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1488
Helius Eobanus Hessus, German poet (died 1540) Wikipedia: Helius Eobanus Hessus · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1486
Martin Agricola, German composer and theorist (died 1556) Wikipedia: Martin Agricola · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1412
Joan of Arc, French martyr and saint (died 1431) Wikipedia: Joan of Arc · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 195 languages
1384
Edmund Holland, 4th Earl of Kent (died 1408) Wikipedia: Edmund Holland, 4th Earl of Kent · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1367
Richard II of England (died 1400) Wikipedia: Richard II of England · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
1256
Gertrude the Great, German mystic (died 1302) Wikipedia: Gertrude the Great · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages

Deaths

2023
Mary Lou Kownacki, American Roman Catholic nun, peace activist, and writer (born 1941) Wikipedia: Mary Lou Kownacki · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2022
Peter Bogdanovich, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1939) Wikipedia: Peter Bogdanovich · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
2022
Sidney Poitier, Bahamian-American actor, director, and diplomat (born 1927) Wikipedia: Sidney Poitier · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 100 languages
2022
Francisco Sionil Jose, Philippine novelist (born 1924) Wikipedia: F. Sionil José · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2021
Ashli Babbitt, American participant in the January 6 United States Capitol attack Wikipedia: Killing of Ashli Babbitt · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2021
Gordon Renwick, Canadian ice hockey administrator and businessman (born 1935) Wikipedia: Gord Renwick · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2021
James Cross, British diplomat kidnapped during the 1970 October crisis in Québec (born 1921) Wikipedia: James Cross · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2020
Richard Maponya, South African businessman (born 1920) Wikipedia: Richard Maponya · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2019
José Ramón Fernández, Cuban revolution leader (born 1923) Wikipedia: José Ramón Fernández · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2019
Lamin Sanneh, Gambian-born American professor (born 1942) Wikipedia: Lamin Sanneh · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2019
W. Morgan Sheppard, British actor (born 1932) Wikipedia: W. Morgan Sheppard · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2019
Paul Streeten, Austrian-born British economics professor (born 1917) Wikipedia: Paul Streeten · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2017
Octavio Lepage, Venezuelan politician, President of Venezuela (born 1923) Wikipedia: Octavio Lepage · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2017
Om Puri, Indian actor (born 1950) Wikipedia: Om Puri · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
2016
Pat Harrington, Jr., American actor and screenwriter (born 1929) Wikipedia: Pat Harrington Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2016
Florence King, American journalist and author (born 1936) Wikipedia: Florence King · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2016
Christy O'Connor Jnr, Irish golfer and architect (born 1948) Wikipedia: Christy O'Connor Jnr · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2016
Silvana Pampanini, Italian model, actress, and director, Miss Italy 1946 (born 1925) Wikipedia: Silvana Pampanini · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
2015
Basil John Mason, English meteorologist and academic (born 1923) Wikipedia: John Mason (meteorologist) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2014
Marina Ginestà, French Resistance soldier and photographer (born 1919) Wikipedia: Marina Ginestà · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
2014
Nelson Ned, Brazilian singer-songwriter (born 1947) Wikipedia: Nelson Ned · 15 languages
2014
Julian Rotter, American psychologist and academic (born 1916) Wikipedia: Julian Rotter · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2013
Ruth Carter Stevenson, American art collector, founded the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (born 1923) Wikipedia: Ruth Carter Stevenson · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2012
Bob Holness, South African-English radio and television host (born 1928) Wikipedia: Bob Holness · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2011
Uche Okafor, Nigerian footballer, coach, and sportscaster (born 1967) Wikipedia: Uche Okafor · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
2008
Shmuel Berenbaum, Rabbi of Mir Yeshiva (Brooklyn) (born 1920) Wikipedia: Shmuel Berenbaum · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2007
Roberta Wohlstetter, American political scientist, historian, and academic (born 1912) Wikipedia: Roberta Wohlstetter · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2006
Lou Rawls, American singer-songwriter (born 1933) Wikipedia: Lou Rawls · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
2005
Eileen Desmond, Irish civil servant and politician, 12th Irish Minister for Health (born 1932) Wikipedia: Eileen Desmond · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2005
Lois Hole, Canadian academic and politician, 15th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta (born 1929) Wikipedia: Lois Hole · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2005
Tarquinio Provini, Italian motorcycle racer (born 1933) Wikipedia: Tarquinio Provini · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2004
Pierre Charles, Dominican educator and politician, 5th Prime Minister of Dominica (born 1954) Wikipedia: Pierre Charles (Dominican politician) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1999
Michel Petrucciani, French-American pianist (born 1962) Wikipedia: Michel Petrucciani · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1995
Joe Slovo, Lithuanian-South African lawyer and politician (born 1926) Wikipedia: Joe Slovo · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1993
Dizzy Gillespie, American singer-songwriter and trumpet player (born 1917) Wikipedia: Dizzy Gillespie · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
1993
Rudolf Nureyev, Russian-French dancer and choreographer (born 1938) Wikipedia: Rudolf Nureyev · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
1992
Steve Gilpin, New Zealand vocalist and songwriter (born 1949) Wikipedia: Steve Gilpin · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1991
Alan Wiggins, American baseball player (born 1958) Wikipedia: Alan Wiggins · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1990
Ian Charleson, Scottish-English actor (born 1949) Wikipedia: Ian Charleson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1990
Pavel Cherenkov, Russian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1904) Wikipedia: Pavel Cherenkov · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
1984
Ernest Laszlo, Hungarian-American cinematographer (born 1898) Wikipedia: Ernest Laszlo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1981
A. J. Cronin, Scottish physician and author (born 1896) Wikipedia: A. J. Cronin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1978
Burt Munro, New Zealand motorcycle racer (born 1899) Wikipedia: Burt Munro · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1974
David Alfaro Siqueiros, Mexican painter (born 1896) Wikipedia: David Alfaro Siqueiros · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1972
Chen Yi, Chinese general and politician, Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China (born 1901) Wikipedia: Chen Yi (marshal) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1966
Jean Lurçat, French painter (born 1892) Wikipedia: Jean Lurçat · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1949
Victor Fleming, American director, producer, and cinematographer (born 1883) Wikipedia: Victor Fleming · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1945
Vladimir Vernadsky, Russian mineralogist and chemist (born 1863) Wikipedia: Vladimir Vernadsky · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
1944
Ida Tarbell, American journalist, reformer, and educator (born 1857) Wikipedia: Ida Tarbell · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1942
Emma Calvé, French soprano and actress (born 1858) Wikipedia: Emma Calvé · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1942
Henri de Baillet-Latour, Belgian aristocrat, 3rd President of the International Olympic Committee (born 1876) Wikipedia: Henri de Baillet-Latour · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1941
Charley O'Leary, American baseball player and coach (born 1875) Wikipedia: Charley O'Leary · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1937
André Bessette, Canadian saint (born 1845) Wikipedia: André Bessette · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1934
Herbert Chapman, English footballer and manager (born 1878) Wikipedia: Herbert Chapman · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1933
Vladimir de Pachmann, Russian pianist (born 1848) Wikipedia: Vladimir de Pachmann · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1928
Alvin Kraenzlein, American hurdler and long jumper (born 1876) Wikipedia: Alvin Kraenzlein · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1928
Wilhelm Ramsay, Finnish geologist and professor (born 1865) Wikipedia: Wilhelm Ramsay · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1922
Jakob Rosanes, German mathematician and chess player (born 1842) Wikipedia: Jakob Rosanes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1921
Devil Anse Hatfield, American Confederate guerrilla and leader of the Hatfield clan during the Hatfield-McCoy feud (born 1839) Wikipedia: Devil Anse Hatfield · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1919
Theodore Roosevelt, American colonel and politician, 26th President of the United States (born 1858) Wikipedia: Theodore Roosevelt · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 192 languages
1918
Georg Cantor, German mathematician and philosopher (born 1845) Wikipedia: Georg Cantor · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 115 languages
1917
Hendrick Peter Godfried Quack, Dutch economist and historian (born 1834) Wikipedia: Hendrick Peter Godfried Quack · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1902
Lars Hertervig, Norwegian painter (born 1830) Wikipedia: Lars Hertervig · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1885
Bharatendu Harishchandra, Indian author, poet, and playwright (born 1850) Wikipedia: Bharatendu Harishchandra · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1884
Gregor Mendel, Czech geneticist and botanist (born 1822) Wikipedia: Gregor Mendel · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 134 languages
1882
Richard Henry Dana Jr., American lawyer and politician (born 1815) Wikipedia: Richard Henry Dana Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1855
Giacomo Beltrami, Italian jurist, explorer, and author (born 1779) Wikipedia: Giacomo Beltrami · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1852
Louis Braille, French educator, invented Braille (born 1809) Wikipedia: Louis Braille · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 89 languages
1840
Frances Burney, English author and playwright (born 1752) Wikipedia: Frances Burney · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1831
Rodolphe Kreutzer, French violinist, composer, and conductor (born 1766) Wikipedia: Rodolphe Kreutzer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1829
Josef Dobrovský, Czech philologist and historian (born 1753) Wikipedia: Josef Dobrovský · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1734
John Dennis, English playwright and critic (born 1657) Wikipedia: John Dennis (dramatist) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1731
Étienne François Geoffroy, French physician and chemist (born 1672) Wikipedia: Étienne François Geoffroy · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1725
Chikamatsu Monzaemon, Japanese actor and playwright (born 1653) Wikipedia: Chikamatsu Monzaemon · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1693
Mehmed IV, Ottoman sultan (born 1642) Wikipedia: Mehmed IV · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
1689
Seth Ward, English bishop, mathematician, and astronomer (born 1617) Wikipedia: Seth Ward (bishop of Salisbury) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1616
Philip Henslowe, English impresario (born 1550) Wikipedia: Philip Henslowe · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1537
Alessandro de' Medici, Duke of Florence (born 1510) Wikipedia: Alessandro de' Medici, Duke of Florence · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1537
Baldassare Peruzzi, Italian architect and painter, designed the Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne (born 1481) Wikipedia: Baldassare Peruzzi · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 39 languages
1478
Uzun Hasan, Shahanshah of the Turkoman Aq Qoyunlu dynasty (born 1423) Wikipedia: Uzun Hasan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1448
Christopher of Bavaria, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden (born 1418) Wikipedia: Christopher of Bavaria · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1406
Roger Walden, English bishop Wikipedia: Roger Walden · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1358
Gertrude van der Oosten, Beguine mystic Wikipedia: Gertrude van der Oosten · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1275
Raymond of Penyafort, Catalan archbishop and saint (born 1175) Wikipedia: Raymond of Peñafort · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1233
Matilda of Chester, Countess of Huntingdon, Anglo-Norman noblewoman (born 1171) Wikipedia: Matilda of Chester, Countess of Huntingdon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1148
Gilbert de Clare, 1st Earl of Pembroke (born 1100) Wikipedia: Gilbert de Clare, 1st Earl of Pembroke · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1088
Berengar of Tours, French scholar and theologian (born 999) Wikipedia: Berengar of Tours · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
786
Abo of Tiflis, Iraqi martyr and saint (born 756) Wikipedia: Abo of Tiflis · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages

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