Events on 22 June include:
- The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2–1 and later goes on to win the World Cup (1986)
- Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark (1984)
- Former British Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott, who had accused Thorpe of having a relationship with him (1979)
This page gathers 56 events, 254 births and 79 deaths recorded on this day, from 217 BC to 2025.
Events · United Kingdom
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1986
The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2–1 and later goes on to win the World Cup. Wikipedia: The hand of God
Archive: Feast of Belshazzar: the hand of God writing on the wall — KB, National Library of the Netherlands · Europeana
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1984
Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. Wikipedia: Virgin Atlantic
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1979
Former British Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott, who had accused Thorpe of having a relationship with him. Wikipedia: Liberal Party (UK)
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1948
The ship HMT Empire Windrush brought the first group of 802 West Indian immigrants to Tilbury, marking the start of modern immigration to the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: HMT Empire Windrush
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1948
King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year after Britain actually gave up its rule of India. Wikipedia: George VI
Archive: Fartyget Drottning Victoria på kröningen (George VI ) — Naval Museum · Europeana
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1922
Irish Republican Army gunmen assassinated British member of parliament Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson. Wikipedia: Irish Republican Army (1922–1969)
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1911
King George V and Queen Mary (both pictured) were crowned at Westminster Abbey in London. Wikipedia: George V
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1907
The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. Wikipedia: London Underground
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1897
British colonial officers Charles Walter Rand and Lt. Charles Egerton Ayerst are assassinated in Pune, Maharashtra, India by the Chapekar brothers and Mahadeo Vinayak Ranade, who are later caught and hanged. Wikipedia: British Raj
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1893
The Royal Navy battleship HMS Camperdown accidentally rams the British Mediterranean Fleet flagship HMS Victoria which sinks taking 358 crew with her, including the fleet's commander, Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon. Wikipedia: Royal Navy
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1813
War of 1812: After learning of a forthcoming American attack, Laura Secord walked 20 mi (32 km) from Queenston, Upper Canada, to warn British lieutenant James FitzGibbon (depicted). Wikipedia: War of 1812
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1807
The British warship HMS Leopard pursued and attacked the American frigate USS Chesapeake (pictured) in the belief that the crew of the latter included deserters from the Royal Navy. Wikipedia: HMS Leopard (1790)
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1774
The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the colony of Quebec in British North America. Wikipedia: Quebec Act
Around the world
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2025
The United States conducts airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Wikipedia: United States
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2023
Irish broadcaster RTÉ announced that between 2017 and 2022 it had paid €345,000 more than had been previously disclosed to presenter Ryan Tubridy (pictured). Wikipedia: RTÉ
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2022
An earthquake registering 6.2 Mw caused the deaths of at least 1,000 people in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Wikipedia: June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake
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2015
The Afghan National Assembly building is attacked by gunmen after a suicide bombing. All six of the gunmen are killed and 18 people are injured. Wikipedia: National Assembly (Afghanistan)
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2012
Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is removed from office by impeachment and succeeded by Federico Franco. Wikipedia: Paraguay
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2012
A Turkish Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter plane is shot down by the Syrian Armed Forces, killing both of the plane's pilots and worsening already-strained relations between Turkey and Syria. Wikipedia: Turkish Air Force
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2009
Two Metro trains collided in Washington, D.C., killing nine people and injuring eighty others. Wikipedia: Washington Metro
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2007
The small town of Elie, Manitoba is hit by Canada's most intense tornado on record. Wikipedia: Elie, Manitoba
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2002
A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck northwestern Iran, killing at least 230 people and injuring 1,300 others; the official response, perceived to be slow, later caused widespread public anger. Wikipedia: 2002 Bou'in-Zahra earthquake
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2000
Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. Wikipedia: Wuhan Airlines Flight 343
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1990
Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. Wikipedia: Cold War
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1978
Charon, the first of Pluto's satellites to be discovered, was first seen at the United States Naval Observatory by James W. Christy. Wikipedia: Charon (moon)
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1969
The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Wikipedia: Cuyahoga River
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1966
Vietnamese Buddhist activist leader Thích Trí Quang was arrested as the military junta of Nguyễn Cao Kỳ crushed the Buddhist Uprising. Wikipedia: Buddhism in Vietnam
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1965
The Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea is signed. Wikipedia: Treaty on Basic Relations Between Japan and the Republic of Korea
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1962
Air France Flight 117 crashes on approach to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in Guadeloupe, killing 112 people. Wikipedia: Air France Flight 117
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1945
World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. Wikipedia: Battle of Okinawa
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1944
World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. Wikipedia: Operation Bagration
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1944
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs into law the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the G.I. Bill. Wikipedia: Franklin D. Roosevelt
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1942
World War II: Erwin Rommel is promoted to Field Marshal after the Axis capture of Tobruk. Wikipedia: Erwin Rommel
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1942
The Pledge of Allegiance is formally adopted by U.S. Congress. Wikipedia: Pledge of Allegiance
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1941
World War II: German minister of foreign affairs Joachim von Ribbentrop presented a declaration of war to the Soviet ambassador Vladimir Dekanozov in Berlin. Wikipedia: World War II
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1941
World War II: As Axis troops began their invasion of the Soviet Union, the Lithuanian Activist Front started an uprising to liberate Lithuania from Soviet occupation. Wikipedia: World War II
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1941
World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. Wikipedia: Nazi Germany
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1940
World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. Wikipedia: World War II
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1918
The Hammond Circus Train Wreck kills 86 and injures 127 near Hammond, Indiana. Wikipedia: Hammond Circus train wreck
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1911
Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. Wikipedia: Mexican Revolution
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1898
Spanish–American War: In a chaotic operation, 6,000 men of the U.S. Fifth Army Corps begins landing at Daiquirí, Cuba, about 16 miles (26 km) east of Santiago de Cuba. Lt. Gen. Arsenio Linares y Pombo of the Spanish Army outnumbers them two-to-one, but does not oppose the landings. Wikipedia: Spanish–American War
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1870
The United States Department of Justice is created by the U.S. Congress. Wikipedia: United States Department of Justice
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1839
Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota, which had resulted in the Trail of Tears. Wikipedia: Cherokee
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1812
France declared war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion two days later. Wikipedia: 1812 French declaration of war on Russia
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1793
Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. Wikipedia: Haitian Revolution
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1783
A poisonous cloud caused by the eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France. Wikipedia: Volcanic eruption
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1633
The Holy Office in Rome forces Galileo Galilei to recant his view that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the Universe in the form he presented it in, after heated controversy. Wikipedia: Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
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1593
Habsburg troops defeated a larger Ottoman force at the Battle of Sisak in the Kingdom of Croatia, triggering the Long Turkish War. Wikipedia: Habsburg monarchy
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1555
A Mughal army under Humayun and Bairam Khan defeats an Afghan army under Sikandar Shah Suri in the battle of Sirhind, allowing Humayun to capture Delhi and reestablish the Mughal Empire in India. Wikipedia: Army of the Mughal Empire
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1527
Fatahillah expels Portuguese forces from Sunda Kelapa, now regarded as the foundation of Jakarta. Wikipedia: Fatahillah
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910
The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army near the Rednitz River, killing its leader Gebhard, Duke of Lotharingia (Lorraine). Wikipedia: Hungarians
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816
Election of pope Stephen IV following the death of pope Leo III earlier that month. Wikipedia: Pope Stephen IV
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813
Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near Edirne. Emperor Michael I is forced to abdicate in favor of Leo V the Armenian. Wikipedia: Battle of Versinikia
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431
The Council of Ephesus, the third ecumenical council, begins, dealing with Nestorianism. Wikipedia: Council of Ephesus
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168 BC
Battle of Pydna: Romans under Lucius Aemilius Paullus defeat Macedonian King Perseus who surrenders after the battle, ending the Third Macedonian War. Wikipedia: Battle of Pydna
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217 BC
Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV Philopator of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Wikipedia: Battle of Raphia
World days
No entries.
Technology
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1907
The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. Wikipedia: London Underground
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1940
World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. Wikipedia: World War II
Science
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1978
Charon, the first of Pluto's satellites to be discovered, was first seen at the United States Naval Observatory by James W. Christy. Wikipedia: Charon (moon)
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1633
The Holy Office in Rome forces Galileo Galilei to recant his view that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the Universe in the form he presented it in, after heated controversy. Wikipedia: Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith
Business
No entries.
Sport
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1986
The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2–1 and later goes on to win the World Cup. Wikipedia: The hand of God
Culture
No entries.
Births
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2006
Zépiqueno Redmond, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Zépiqueno Redmond
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2001
Luciano Gondou, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Luciano Gondou
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1999
Sam Retford, Australian-English actor Wikipedia: Sam Retford
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1996
Mikel Merino, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Mikel Merino
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1996
Rodri, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Rodri
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1994
Sébastien Haller, French-Ivorian footballer Wikipedia: Sébastien Haller
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1994
Marnus Labuschagne, South African-Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Marnus Labuschagne
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1994
Carlos Vinícius Santos de Jesus, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Carlinhos (footballer, born June 1994)
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1993
Loris Karius, German footballer Wikipedia: Loris Karius
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1993
Danny Ward, Welsh footballer Wikipedia: Danny Ward (Welsh footballer)
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1992
Ura Kazuki, Japanese sumo wrestler Wikipedia: Ura Kazuki
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1992
Harry Reid, British actor Wikipedia: Harry Reid (actor)
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1991
Hugo Mallo, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Hugo Mallo
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1990
Sebastian Jung, German footballer Wikipedia: Sebastian Jung
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1989
Cédric Mongongu, Congolese footballer Wikipedia: Cédric Mongongu
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1989
Jung Yong-hwa, South Korean singer-songwriter and actor Wikipedia: Jung Yong-hwa
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1988
Omri Casspi, Israeli basketball player Wikipedia: Omri Casspi
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1987
Danny Green, American basketball player Wikipedia: Danny Green (basketball)
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1987
Lee Min-ho, South Korean actor, singer, model, creative director and businessman Wikipedia: Lee Min-ho
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1987
Nikita Rukavytsya, Ukrainian-Australian footballer Wikipedia: Nikita Rukavytsya
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1985
Thomas Leuluai, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Thomas Leuluai
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1984
Dustin Johnson, American golfer Wikipedia: Dustin Johnson
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1984
Rubén Iván Martínez, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Rubén Martínez (footballer, born 1984)
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1984
Jerome Taylor, Jamaican cricketer Wikipedia: Jerome Taylor
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1984
Janko Tipsarević, Serbian tennis player Wikipedia: Janko Tipsarević
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1983
Allar Raja, Estonian rower Wikipedia: Allar Raja
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1982
Andoni Iraola, Spanish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Andoni Iraola
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1982
Ian Kinsler, American baseball player Wikipedia: Ian Kinsler
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1982
Soraia Chaves, Portuguese actress and model Wikipedia: Soraia Chaves
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1981
Sione Lauaki, New Zealand rugby player (died 2017) Wikipedia: Sione Lauaki
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1981
Aquivaldo Mosquera, Colombian footballer Wikipedia: Aquivaldo Mosquera
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1980
Ilya Bryzgalov, Russian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Ilya Bryzgalov
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1980
Stephanie Jacobsen, Hong Kong-Australian actress Wikipedia: Stephanie Jacobsen
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1979
Joey Cheek, American speed skater Wikipedia: Joey Cheek
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1979
Thomas Voeckler, French cyclist Wikipedia: Thomas Voeckler
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1978
Champ Bailey, American football player Wikipedia: Champ Bailey
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1978
Dan Wheldon, English racing driver (died 2011) Wikipedia: Dan Wheldon
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1975
Urmas Reinsalu, Estonian academic and politician, 28th Estonian Minister of Defence Wikipedia: Urmas Reinsalu
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1974
Jo Cox, British politician (died 2016) Wikipedia: Jo Cox
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1974
Donald Faison, American actor Wikipedia: Donald Faison
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1974
Vijay, Indian actor Wikipedia: C. Joseph Vijay
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1973
Eydís Ásbjörnsdóttir, Icelandic politician Wikipedia: Eydís Ásbjörnsdóttir
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1973
Carson Daly, American radio and television host Wikipedia: Carson Daly
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1972
Damien Oliver, Australian jockey Wikipedia: Damien Oliver
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1971
Gary Connolly, English rugby player Wikipedia: Gary Connolly
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1971
Mary Lynn Rajskub, American actress and comedian Wikipedia: Mary Lynn Rajskub
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1971
Laila Rouass, British actress Wikipedia: Laila Rouass
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1971
Kurt Warner, American football player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Kurt Warner
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1968
Darrell Armstrong, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Darrell Armstrong
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1968
Miri Yu, Zainichi, Korean novelist Wikipedia: Miri Yu
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1966
Joanna Kołaczkowska, Polish cabaret performer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Joanna Kołaczkowska
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1966
Michael Park, English racing driver (died 2005) Wikipedia: Michael Park (co-driver)
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1966
Emmanuelle Seigner, French actress Wikipedia: Emmanuelle Seigner
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1966
Dean Woods, Australian cyclist Wikipedia: Dean Woods
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1965
Uwe Boll, German director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Uwe Boll
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1965
Ľubomír Moravčík, Czech footballer and manager Wikipedia: Ľubomír Moravčík
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1964
Cadillac Anderson, American basketball player Wikipedia: Cadillac Anderson
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1964
Amy Brenneman, American actress Wikipedia: Amy Brenneman
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1964
Dan Brown, American author and academic Wikipedia: Dan Brown
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1964
Miroslav Kadlec, Czech footballer Wikipedia: Miroslav Kadlec
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1963
Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 61st Yokozuna Wikipedia: Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi
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1963
John Tenta, Canadian-American wrestler (died 2006) Wikipedia: John Tenta
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1962
Stephen Chow, Hong Kong actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Stephen Chow
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1962
Bobby Gillespie, Scottish musician and singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Bobby Gillespie
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1962
Clyde Drexler, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Clyde Drexler
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1962
Gerald Hillringhaus, German footballer Wikipedia: Gerald Hillringhaus
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1961
Jimmy Somerville, Scottish singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Jimmy Somerville
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1960
Erin Brockovich, American lawyer and environmentalist Wikipedia: Erin Brockovich
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1960
Margrit Klinger, German runner Wikipedia: Margrit Klinger
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1960
Tracy Pollan, American actress Wikipedia: Tracy Pollan
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1959
Michael Kinane, Irish jockey Wikipedia: Michael Kinane
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1959
Nicola Sirkis, French singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Nicola Sirkis
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1959
Daniel Xuereb, French footballer Wikipedia: Daniel Xuereb
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1958
Rocío Banquells, Mexican pop singer and actress Wikipedia: Rocío Banquells
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1958
Jennifer Finney Boylan, American author Wikipedia: Jennifer Finney Boylan
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1958
Bruce Campbell, American actor, director, producer and writer Wikipedia: Bruce Campbell
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1957
Danny Baker, English journalist and screenwriter Wikipedia: Danny Baker
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1957
Garry Gary Beers, Australian bass player, songwriter, and producer Wikipedia: Garry Gary Beers
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1957
Kevin Bond, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Kevin Bond (English footballer)
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1957
Michael Stratton, English geneticist and academic Wikipedia: Michael Stratton
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1956
Darryl Brohman, Australian rugby league player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Darryl Brohman
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1956
Alfons De Wolf, Belgian cyclist Wikipedia: Alfons De Wolf
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1956
Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Pakistani agriculturist and politician, 25th Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs Wikipedia: Shah Mahmood Qureshi
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1956
Tim Russ, American actor, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Tim Russ
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1956
Markus Schatte, German footballer, manager, and coach Wikipedia: Markus Schatte
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1956
Derek Forbes, Scottish bass player and guitarist Wikipedia: Derek Forbes
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1955
Green Gartside, Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Green Gartside
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1955
Christine Orengo, British academic and educator Wikipedia: Christine Orengo
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1954
Freddie Prinze, American comedian and actor (died 1977) Wikipedia: Freddie Prinze
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1953
Wim Eijk, Dutch cardinal Wikipedia: Wim Eijk
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1953
Mauro Francaviglia, Italian mathematician and academic (died 2013) Wikipedia: Mauro Francaviglia
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1953
Cyndi Lauper, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress Wikipedia: Cyndi Lauper
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1953
Bruce McAvaney, Australian journalist and sportscaster Wikipedia: Bruce McAvaney
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1952
Graham Greene, Canadian actor Wikipedia: Graham Greene (actor)
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1952
Santokh Singh, Malaysian football player Wikipedia: Santokh Singh
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1951
Brian Cookson, British cyclist and sports administrator Wikipedia: Brian Cookson
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1951
Craig Gruber, American bass player (died 2015) Wikipedia: Craig Gruber
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1951
Humphrey Ocean, English painter and academic Wikipedia: Humphrey Ocean
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1950
Sharon Maughan, English actress Wikipedia: Sharon Maughan
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1950
Adrian Năstase, Romanian lawyer and politician, 59th Prime Minister of Romania Wikipedia: Adrian Năstase
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1950
Greg Oliphant, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Greg Oliphant
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1950
John Perdue, former West Virginia State Treasurer Wikipedia: John Perdue
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1950
Zenonas Petrauskas, Lithuanian lawyer and politician (died 2009) Wikipedia: Zenonas Petrauskas
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1950
Tom Alter, Indian actor (died 2017) Wikipedia: Tom Alter
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1949
Larry Junstrom, American bass player (died 2019) Wikipedia: Larry Junstrom
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1949
Brian Leveson, English lawyer and judge Wikipedia: Brian Leveson
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1949
Alan Osmond, American singer and producer (died 2026) Wikipedia: Alan Osmond
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1949
Meryl Streep, American actress Wikipedia: Meryl Streep
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1949
Luís Filipe Vieira, Portuguese businessman Wikipedia: Luís Filipe Vieira
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1949
Lindsay Wagner, American actress Wikipedia: Lindsay Wagner
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1949
Elizabeth Warren, American academic and politician Wikipedia: Elizabeth Warren
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1948
James Charteris, 13th Earl of Wemyss, Scottish businessman Wikipedia: James Charteris, 13th Earl of Wemyss
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1948
Todd Rundgren, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Todd Rundgren
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1947
Octavia E. Butler, American author (died 2006) Wikipedia: Octavia E. Butler
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1947
Howard Kaylan, American pop-rock singer-songwriter and musician Wikipedia: Howard Kaylan
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1947
Bruno Latour, French philosopher, anthropologist and sociologist (died 2022) Wikipedia: Bruno Latour
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1947
Pete Maravich, American basketball player (died 1988) Wikipedia: Pete Maravich
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1947
Jerry Rawlings, Ghanaian lieutenant and politician, President of Ghana (died 2020) Wikipedia: Jerry Rawlings
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1946
Linda Bond, Canadian 19th General of The Salvation Army Wikipedia: Linda Bond
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1946
Sheila Hollins, Baroness Hollins, English psychiatrist and academic Wikipedia: Sheila Hollins, Baroness Hollins
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1946
Eliades Ochoa, Cuban singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Eliades Ochoa
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1946
Józef Oleksy, Polish economist and politician, 7th Prime Minister of Poland (died 2015) Wikipedia: Józef Oleksy
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1946
Stephen Waley-Cohen, English journalist and businessman Wikipedia: Stephen Waley-Cohen
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1945
Rainer Brüderle, German economist and politician, German Minister of Economics and Technology Wikipedia: Rainer Brüderle
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1944
Peter Asher, English singer, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Peter Asher
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1944
Helmut Dietl, German director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2015) Wikipedia: Helmut Dietl
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1943
Klaus Maria Brandauer, Austrian actor and director Wikipedia: Klaus Maria Brandauer
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1943
Brit Hume, American journalist and author Wikipedia: Brit Hume
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1943
J. Michael Kosterlitz, British-American physicist Wikipedia: J. Michael Kosterlitz
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1941
Ed Bradley, American journalist (died 2006) Wikipedia: Ed Bradley
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1941
Terttu Savola, Finnish journalist and politician Wikipedia: Terttu Savola
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1940
Joan Busfield, English sociologist, psychologist, and academic Wikipedia: Joan Busfield
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1940
Hubert Chesshyre, English historian and author (died 2020) Wikipedia: Hubert Chesshyre
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1940
Abbas Kiarostami, Iranian director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2016) Wikipedia: Abbas Kiarostami
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1940
Esther Rantzen, English journalist Wikipedia: Esther Rantzen
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1939
Don Matthews, American-Canadian football player and coach (died 2017) Wikipedia: Don Matthews
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1939
Ed Paschke, Polish-American painter and academic (died 2004) Wikipedia: Ed Paschke
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1939
Ada Yonath, Israeli crystallographer and Nobel laureate in Chemistry (died 2026) Wikipedia: Ada Yonath
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1937
Chris Blackwell, English record producer, co-founded Island Records Wikipedia: Chris Blackwell
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1937
Bernie McGann, Australian saxophonist and composer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Bernie McGann
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1936
Kris Kristofferson, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (died 2024) Wikipedia: Kris Kristofferson
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1936
Ferran Olivella, Spanish footballer (died 2023) Wikipedia: Ferran Olivella
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1936
Hermeto Pascoal, Brazilian accordion player and composer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Hermeto Pascoal
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1934
James Bjorken, American physicist, author, and academic (died 2024) Wikipedia: James Bjorken
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1933
Dianne Feinstein, American politician (died 2023) Wikipedia: Dianne Feinstein
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1932
Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari, Princess of Iran (died 2001) Wikipedia: Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary
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1932
Yevgeny Kychanov, Russian orientalist, historian, and academic (died 2013) Wikipedia: Yevgeny Kychanov
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1932
Amrish Puri, Indian actor (died 2005) Wikipedia: Amrish Puri
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1932
June Salter, Australian actress (died 2001) Wikipedia: June Salter
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1932
Prunella Scales, English actress (died 2025) Wikipedia: Prunella Scales
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1932
John Wakeham, Baron Wakeham, English businessman and politician, Leader of the House of Lords Wikipedia: John Wakeham
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1931
Ruby Garrard Woodson, American educator and cultural historian (died 2008) Wikipedia: Ruby G. Woodson
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1930
Yuri Artyukhin, Russian colonel, engineer, and astronaut (died 1998) Wikipedia: Yuri Artyukhin
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1930
Walter Bonatti, Italian journalist and mountaineer (died 2011) Wikipedia: Walter Bonatti
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1929
Bruce Kent, English activist and laicised Roman Catholic priest (died 2022) Wikipedia: Bruce Kent
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1928
Ralph Waite, American actor and director (died 2014) Wikipedia: Ralph Waite
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1927
Anthony Low, Indian-English historian and academic (died 2015) Wikipedia: Anthony Low
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1926
George Englund, American film editor, director, producer and actor (died 2017) Wikipedia: George Englund
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1926
Rachid Solh, Lebanese politician, 48th Prime Minister of Lebanon (died 2014) Wikipedia: Rachid Solh
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1924
Christopher Booth, English clinician and historian (died 2012) Wikipedia: Christopher Booth
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1924
Larkin Kerwin, Canadian physicist and academic (died 2004) Wikipedia: Larkin Kerwin
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1923
José Giovanni, French-Swiss director and screenwriter (died 2004) Wikipedia: José Giovanni
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1922
Bill Blass, American fashion designer, founded Bill Blass Group (died 2002) Wikipedia: Bill Blass
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1922
Clair Cameron Patterson, American scientist (died 1995) Wikipedia: Clair Patterson
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1921
Joseph Papp, American director and producer (died 1991) Wikipedia: Joseph Papp
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1921
Barbara Vucanovich, American lawyer and politician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Barbara Vucanovich
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1921
Radovan Ivšić, Croatian writer (died 2009) Wikipedia: Radovan Ivšić
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1921
Barbara Perry, American actress (died 2019) Wikipedia: Barbara Perry (actress)
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1920
James H. Pomerene, American computer scientist and engineer (died 2008) Wikipedia: James H. Pomerene
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1920
Jovito Salonga, Filipino lawyer and politician, 14th President of the Senate of the Philippines (died 2016) Wikipedia: Jovito Salonga
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1919
Gower Champion, American dancer and choreographer (died 1980) Wikipedia: Gower Champion
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1919
Henri Tajfel, Polish social psychologist (died 1982) Wikipedia: Henri Tajfel
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1919
Clifton McNeely, American basketball player and coach (died 2003) Wikipedia: Clifton McNeely
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1918
Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) Wikipedia: Cicely Saunders
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1918
Yeoh Ghim Seng, Singaporean politician, acting President of Singapore (died 1993) Wikipedia: Yeoh Ghim Seng
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1916
Johnny Jacobs, American television announcer (died 1982) Wikipedia: Johnny Jacobs
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1916
Richard Eastham, American actor (died 2005) Wikipedia: Richard Eastham
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1916
Emil Fackenheim, German Jewish philosopher and Reform rabbi (died 2003) Wikipedia: Emil Fackenheim
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1915
Dolf van der Linden, Dutch conductor and composer (died 1999) Wikipedia: Dolf van der Linden
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1915
Cornelius Warmerdam, American pole vaulter and coach (died 2001) Wikipedia: Cornelius Warmerdam
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1915
Randolph Hokanson, American pianist (died 2018) Wikipedia: Randolph Hokanson
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1915
Thomas Quinn Curtiss, American writer, and film and theatre critic (died 2000) Wikipedia: Thomas Quinn Curtiss
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1914
Mei Zhi, Chinese author and essayist (died 2004) Wikipedia: Mei Zhi
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1913
Sándor Weöres, Hungarian poet and author (died 1989) Wikipedia: Sándor Weöres
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1912
Princess Caroline Mathilde of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (died 1983) Wikipedia: Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
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1912
Raymonde Allain, French model and actress (died 2008) Wikipedia: Raymonde Allain
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1911
Vernon Kirby, South African tennis player (died 1994) Wikipedia: Vernon Kirby
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1910
John Hunt, Baron Hunt, Indian-English lieutenant and mountaineer (died 1998) Wikipedia: John Hunt, Baron Hunt
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1910
Anne Ziegler, English singer (died 2003) Wikipedia: Anne Ziegler
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1910
Konrad Zuse, German computer scientist and engineer, invented the Z3 computer (died 1995) Wikipedia: Konrad Zuse
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1909
Katherine Dunham, American dancer and choreographer (died 2006) Wikipedia: Katherine Dunham
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1909
Infanta Beatriz of Spain, Spanish princess and aristocrat (died 2002) Wikipedia: Infanta Beatriz of Spain
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1909
Mike Todd, American producer and manager (died 1958) Wikipedia: Mike Todd
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1907
Eriks Ādamsons, Latvian writer, poet, and novelist (died 1946) Wikipedia: Eriks Ādamsons
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1906
William Kneale, English logician and philosopher (died 1990) Wikipedia: William Kneale
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1906
Anne Morrow Lindbergh, American pilot and author (died 2001) Wikipedia: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
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1906
Billy Wilder, Austrian-born American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2002) Wikipedia: Billy Wilder
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1903
John Dillinger, American criminal (died 1934) Wikipedia: John Dillinger
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1903
Carl Hubbell, American baseball player (died 1988) Wikipedia: Carl Hubbell
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1902
Marguerite De La Motte, American actress (died 1950) Wikipedia: Marguerite De La Motte
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1901
Elias Katz, Finnish runner and coach (died 1947) Wikipedia: Elias Katz
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1900
Oskar Fischinger, German-American abstract artist, filmmaker, and painter (died 1967) Wikipedia: Oskar Fischinger
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1899
Richard Gurley Drew, American engineer, invented Masking tape (died 1980) Wikipedia: Richard Gurley Drew
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1899
Michał Kalecki, Polish economist and academic (died 1970) Wikipedia: Michał Kalecki
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1898
Erich Maria Remarque, German-Swiss soldier and author (died 1970) Wikipedia: Erich Maria Remarque
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1897
Edmund A. Chester, American journalist and broadcaster (died 1973) Wikipedia: Edmund A. Chester
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1897
Norbert Elias, German-Dutch sociologist and philosopher (died 1990) Wikipedia: Norbert Elias
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1896
Leonard W. Murray, Canadian admiral (died 1971) Wikipedia: Leonard W. Murray
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1894
Bernard Ashmole, English archaeologist and art historian (died 1988) Wikipedia: Bernard Ashmole
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1892
Robert Ritter von Greim, German general and pilot (died 1945) Wikipedia: Robert Ritter von Greim
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1891
Franz Alexander, Hungarian psychoanalyst and physician (died 1964) Wikipedia: Franz Alexander
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1890
Aleksander Warma, Estonian commander and politician, 4th Prime Minister of Estonia in exile (died 1970) Wikipedia: Aleksander Warma
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1889
Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (died 1980) Wikipedia: Joseph Cohen (solicitor)
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1888
Harold Hitz Burton, American lawyer and politician, 45th Mayor of Cleveland (died 1964) Wikipedia: Harold H. Burton
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1887
Julian Huxley, English biologist and academic (died 1975) Wikipedia: Julian Huxley
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1885
Milan Vidmar, Slovenian engineer and chess player (died 1962) Wikipedia: Milan Vidmar
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1884
James Rector, American sprinter and lawyer (died 1949) Wikipedia: James Rector
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1880
Johannes Drost, Dutch swimmer (died 1954) Wikipedia: Johannes Drost
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1879
Thibaudeau Rinfret, Canadian lawyer and jurist, 9th Chief Justice of Canada (died 1962) Wikipedia: Thibaudeau Rinfret
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1876
Pascual Díaz y Barreto, Mexican archbishop (died 1936) Wikipedia: Pascual Díaz y Barreto
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1874
Walter Friedrich Otto, German philologist and scholar (died 1958) Wikipedia: Walter F. Otto
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1873
Filippo Silvestri, Italian entomologist and academic (died 1949) Wikipedia: Filippo Silvestri
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1871
William McDougall, English psychologist and polymath (died 1938) Wikipedia: William McDougall (psychologist)
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1869
Hendrikus Colijn, Dutch Politician and Prime Minister of the Netherlands (died 1944) Wikipedia: Hendrikus Colijn
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1864
Hermann Minkowski, German mathematician and academic (died 1909) Wikipedia: Hermann Minkowski
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1861
Maximilian von Spee, Danish-German admiral (died 1914) Wikipedia: Maximilian von Spee
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1856
Henry Rider Haggard, English novelist (died 1925). Wikipedia: H. Rider Haggard
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1855
Samuel Morris, Australian cricketer (died 1931) Wikipedia: Sam Morris (cricketer)
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1850
Ignác Goldziher, Hungarian scholar of Islam (died 1921) Wikipedia: Ignác Goldziher
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1845
Tom Dula, American soldier (died 1868) Wikipedia: Tom Dula
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1845
Richard Seddon, English-New Zealand politician, 15th Prime Minister of New Zealand (died 1906) Wikipedia: Richard Seddon
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1844
Oscar von Gebhardt, German theologian and academic (died 1906) Wikipedia: Oscar von Gebhardt
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1837
Paul Morphy, American chess player (died 1884) Wikipedia: Paul Morphy
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1837
Ernst Ziller, German-Greek architect, designed the Presidential Mansion (died 1923) Wikipedia: Ernst Ziller
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1834
William Chester Minor, American surgeon and linguist (died 1920) Wikipedia: William Chester Minor
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1820
James Hutchison Stirling, Scottish physician and philosopher (died 1909). Wikipedia: James Hutchison Stirling
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1805
Giuseppe Mazzini, Italian journalist and politician (died 1872). Wikipedia: Giuseppe Mazzini
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1792
James Beaumont Neilson, Scottish engineer and businessman (died 1865) Wikipedia: James Beaumont Neilson
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1767
Wilhelm von Humboldt, German philosopher, academic, and politician, Interior Minister of Prussia (died 1835). Wikipedia: Wilhelm von Humboldt
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1763
Étienne Méhul, French pianist and composer (died 1817). Wikipedia: Étienne Méhul
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1757
George Vancouver, English lieutenant and explorer (died 1798). Wikipedia: George Vancouver
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1738
Jacques Delille, French poet and translator (died 1813). Wikipedia: Jacques Delille
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1713
John Sackville, English cricketer and politician (died 1765) Wikipedia: Lord John Sackville
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1704
John Taylor, English author and scholar (died 1766) Wikipedia: John Taylor (classical scholar)
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1684
Francesco Manfredini, Italian violinist and composer (died 1762) Wikipedia: Francesco Manfredini
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1680
Ebenezer Erskine, Scottish minister and theologian (died 1754). Wikipedia: Ebenezer Erskine
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1593
Sir John Gell, 1st Baronet, English landowner and Parliamentarian commander (died 1671) Wikipedia: Sir John Gell, 1st Baronet
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1477
Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset, English nobleman (died 1530) Wikipedia: Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset
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1450
Eleanor of Naples, duchess of Ferrara (died 1493) Wikipedia: Eleanor of Naples, Duchess of Ferrara
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1427
Lucrezia Tornabuoni, Italian writer and wife of Piero di Cosimo de' Medici (died 1482) Wikipedia: Lucrezia Tornabuoni
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1373
Elizabeth Bonifacia, heiress of Poland (died 1399) Wikipedia: Jadwiga of Poland
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1000
Robert I, duke of Normandy (died 1035) Wikipedia: AD 1000
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916
Sayf al-Dawla, founder of the Emirate of Aleppo (died 967) Wikipedia: Sayf al-Dawla
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662
Rui Zong, emperor of the Tang Dynasty (died 716) Wikipedia: Emperor Ruizong of Tang
Deaths
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2025
Arnaldo Pomodoro, Italian sculptor (born 1926) Wikipedia: Arnaldo Pomodoro
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2023
Harry Markowitz, American Nobel economist (born 1927) Wikipedia: Harry Markowitz
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2022
Bruton Smith, American racetrack promoter (born 1927) Wikipedia: Bruton Smith
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2022
Yves Coppens, French anthropologist (born 1934) Wikipedia: Yves Coppens
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2018
Vinnie Paul, American musician (born 1964) Wikipedia: Vinnie Paul
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2017
Mao Kobayashi, Japanese newscaster and actress (born 1982) Wikipedia: Mao Kobayashi (actress)
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2017
Quett Masire, Botswanan politician (born 1926) Wikipedia: Quett Masire
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2015
James Horner, American composer and conductor (born 1953) Wikipedia: James Horner
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2014
Fouad Ajami, Lebanese-American author and academic (born 1945) Wikipedia: Fouad Ajami
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2014
Rama Narayanan, Indian director and producer (born 1949) Wikipedia: Rama Narayanan
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2013
Henning Larsen, Danish architect, designed the Copenhagen Opera House (born 1925) Wikipedia: Henning Larsen
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2013
Allan Simonsen, Danish race car driver (born 1978) Wikipedia: Allan Simonsen (racing driver)
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2012
Juan Luis Galiardo, Spanish actor and producer (born 1922) Wikipedia: Juan Luis Galiardo
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2011
Coşkun Özarı, Turkish footballer and coach (born 1931) Wikipedia: Coşkun Özarı
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2008
Natalia Bekhtereva, Russian neuroscientist and psychologist (born 1924) Wikipedia: Natalia Bekhtereva
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2008
George Carlin, American comedian, actor, and author (born 1937) Wikipedia: George Carlin
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2008
Dody Goodman, American actress and dancer (born 1914) Wikipedia: Dody Goodman
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2007
Erik Parlevliet, Dutch field hockey player (born 1964) Wikipedia: Erik Parlevliet
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2004
Bob Bemer, American computer scientist and engineer (born 1920) Wikipedia: Bob Bemer
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2004
Mattie Stepanek, American poet and author (born 1990) Wikipedia: Mattie Stepanek
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2003
Vasil Bykaŭ, Belarusian war novelist (born 1924) Wikipedia: Vasil Bykaŭ
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1997
Ted Gärdestad, Swedish singer-songwriter (born 1956) Wikipedia: Ted Gärdestad
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1997
Gérard Pelletier, Canadian journalist and politician (born 1919) Wikipedia: Gérard Pelletier
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1995
Leonid Derbenyov, Russian poet and songwriter (born 1931) Wikipedia: Leonid Derbenyov
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1995
Al Hansen, American sculptor and author (born 1927) Wikipedia: Al Hansen
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1993
Pat Nixon, American educator, 37th First Lady of the United States (born 1912) Wikipedia: Pat Nixon
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1990
Ilya Frank, Russian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1908) Wikipedia: Ilya Frank
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1988
Dennis Day, American singer and actor (born 1916) Wikipedia: Dennis Day
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1987
Fred Astaire, American actor and dancer (born 1899) Wikipedia: Fred Astaire
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1984
Joseph Losey, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1909) Wikipedia: Joseph Losey
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1980
Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (born 1889) Wikipedia: Joseph Cohen (solicitor)
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1979
Louis Chiron, Monégasque race car driver (born 1899) Wikipedia: Louis Chiron
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1977
Jacqueline Audry, French director and screenwriter (born 1908) Wikipedia: Jacqueline Audry
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1977
Peter Laughner, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1952) Wikipedia: Peter Laughner
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1974
Darius Milhaud, French composer and educator (born 1892) Wikipedia: Darius Milhaud
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1970
Đặng Thùy Trâm, Vietnamese surgeon and author (born 1942) Wikipedia: Đặng Thùy Trâm
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1969
Judy Garland, American actress and singer (born 1922) Wikipedia: Judy Garland
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1966
Thaddeus Shideler, American hurdler (born 1883) Wikipedia: Thaddeus Shideler
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1965
David O. Selznick, American screenwriter and producer (born 1902) Wikipedia: David O. Selznick
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1964
Havank, Dutch journalist and author (born 1904) Wikipedia: Havank
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1959
Hermann Brill, German educator and politician, 8th Minister-President of Thuringia (born 1895) Wikipedia: Hermann Brill
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1956
Walter de la Mare, English poet, short story writer and novelist (born 1873) Wikipedia: Walter de la Mare
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1945
Isamu Chō, Japanese general (born 1895) Wikipedia: Isamu Chō
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1945
Mitsuru Ushijima, Japanese general (born 1887) Wikipedia: Mitsuru Ushijima
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1942
August Froehlich, German priest and activist (born 1891) Wikipedia: August Froehlich
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1940
Monty Noble, Australian cricketer and sportscaster (born 1873) Wikipedia: Monty Noble
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1938
C. J. Dennis, Australian poet and author (born 1876) Wikipedia: C. J. Dennis
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1936
Moritz Schlick, German-Austrian physicist and philosopher (born 1882) Wikipedia: Moritz Schlick
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1935
Szymon Askenazy, Polish historian and diplomat (born 1866) Wikipedia: Szymon Askenazy
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1933
Tim Birkin, English racing driver and lieutenant (born 1896) Wikipedia: Tim Birkin
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1931
Armand Fallières, French politician, 9th President of France (born 1841) Wikipedia: Armand Fallières
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1928
A. B. Frost, American illustrator and painter (born 1851) Wikipedia: A. B. Frost
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1925
Felix Klein, German mathematician and academic (born 1849) Wikipedia: Felix Klein
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1913
Ștefan Octavian Iosif, Romanian poet and translator (born 1875) Wikipedia: Ștefan Octavian Iosif
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1905
Francis Lubbock, American colonel and politician, 9th governor of Texas (born 1815) Wikipedia: Francis Lubbock
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1894
Alexandre-Antonin Taché, Canadian archbishop and missionary (born 1823) Wikipedia: Alexandre-Antonin Taché
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1892
Pierre Ossian Bonnet, French mathematician and academic (born 1819) Wikipedia: Pierre Ossian Bonnet
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1874
Howard Staunton, English chess player (born 1810) Wikipedia: Howard Staunton
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1872
Rudecindo Alvarado, Argentinian general (born 1792) Wikipedia: Rudecindo Alvarado
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1868
Heber C. Kimball, American religious leader (born 1801) Wikipedia: Heber C. Kimball
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1828
Lars Ingier, Norwegian road manager, land owner, and mill owner (born 1760) Wikipedia: Lars Ingier
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1766
Carlo Zimech, Maltese priest and painter (born 1696) Wikipedia: Carlo Zimech
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1714
Matthew Henry, Welsh minister and author (born 1662) Wikipedia: Matthew Henry
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1699
Josiah Child, English merchant, economist, and politician (born 1630) Wikipedia: Josiah Child
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1664
Katherine Philips, Anglo-Welsh poet (born 1631) Wikipedia: Katherine Philips
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1634
Johann von Aldringen, Austrian field marshal (born 1588) Wikipedia: Johann von Aldringen
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1632
James Whitelocke, English judge and politician, Chief Justice of Chester (born 1570) Wikipedia: James Whitelocke
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1535
John Fisher, English bishop and saint (born 1469) Wikipedia: John Fisher
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1521
Leonardo Loredan, Italian politician, 76th Doge of Venice (born 1436) Wikipedia: Leonardo Loredan
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1429
Jamshīd al-Kāshī, Persian astronomer and mathematician (born 1380) Wikipedia: Jamshid al-Kashi
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1343
Aimone, Count of Savoy (born 1291) Wikipedia: Aymon, Count of Savoy
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1276
Innocent V, pope of the Catholic Church (born 1225) Wikipedia: Pope Innocent V
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1101
Roger I of Sicily, Norman nobleman (born 1031) Wikipedia: Roger I of Sicily
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1017
Leo Passianos, Byzantine general Wikipedia: Leo Passianos
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947
Qian Hongzuo, king of Wuyue (born 928) Wikipedia: Qian Hongzuo
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910
Gebhard, Frankish nobleman Wikipedia: Gebhard, Duke of Lorraine
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910
Gerhard I, Frankish nobleman Wikipedia: Gerhard I of Metz
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431
Paulinus of Nola, Christian bishop and poet (born 354) Wikipedia: Paulinus of Nola
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207 BC
Hasdrubal Barca, Carthaginian general in the Second Punic War (born 245 BC) Wikipedia: Hasdrubal Barca
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