Events on 2 May include:
- 2022 World Snooker Championship — snooker tournament (2022)
- 2016 World Snooker Championship — snooker tournament (2016)
- Falklands War: HMS Conqueror sank the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano (pictured), the only ship ever to have been deliberately sunk by a nuclear submarine in battle (1982)
This page gathers 78 events, 180 births and 116 deaths recorded on this day, from 1185 to 2027.
Events · United Kingdom
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2022
2022 World Snooker Championship — snooker tournament Wikipedia: 2022 World Snooker Championship · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2016
2016 World Snooker Championship — snooker tournament Wikipedia: 2016 World Snooker Championship · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1982
Falklands War: HMS Conqueror sank the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano (pictured), the only ship ever to have been deliberately sunk by a nuclear submarine in battle. Wikipedia: Falklands War · 93 languages
Archive: Epikaira Current News. Cover: Falklands, war until where? — Hellenic Literary and Historical Archive - Cultural Foundation of the National Bank Of Greece · Europeana
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1970
ALM Flight 980 ditches in the Caribbean Sea near Saint Croix, killing 23. Wikipedia: ALM Flight 980 · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1969
The British ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 departs on her maiden voyage to New York City. Wikipedia: Queen Elizabeth 2 · 31 languages
Archive: Hamburgs hamn med Queen Elizabeth 2. — Kalmar County Museum · Europeana
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1952
A De Havilland Comet makes the first jetliner flight with fare-paying passengers, from London to Johannesburg. Wikipedia: De Havilland Comet · 42 languages
Archive: Recordvlucht Londen-Kaapstad v.v. in 5 dagen en 17,5 uur, door mevrouw Kirby-Green en de vlieger-officier A.E. Clouston [in een De Havilland Comet DH 88]. De landing te Croydon (bij Londen) — National Archives of the Netherlands · Europeana -
1941
World War II: Following the coup d'état against Iraq Crown Prince 'Abd al-Ilah earlier that year, the United Kingdom launches the Anglo-Iraqi War to restore him to power. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1867
Albert Günther publishes the first study to recognise that the New Zealand tuatara is not a lizard. Wikipedia: Albert Günther · 38 languages
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1670
King Charles II of England grants a permanent charter to the Hudson's Bay Company to open up the fur trade in North America. Wikipedia: Charles II of England · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1611
The King James Version of the Bible is published for the first time in London, England, by printer Robert Barker. Wikipedia: King James Version · 54 languages
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1568
Mary, Queen of Scots, escapes from Lochleven Castle. Wikipedia: Mary, Queen of Scots · 108 languages
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1536
Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, is arrested and imprisoned on charges of adultery, incest, treason and witchcraft. Wikipedia: Anne Boleyn · 105 languages
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1194
King Richard I of England gave the city of Portsmouth its first royal charter. Wikipedia: Richard I of England · 112 languages
Around the world
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2027
2027 French presidential election — elections scheduled to be held in France in April 2027 Wikipedia: 2027 French presidential election · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2021
2021 World Athletics Relays — athletics competition in Chorzów, Poland Wikipedia: 2021 World Athletics Relays · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2015
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao — 2015 boxing match billed as the 'Fight of the Century' Wikipedia: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2014
Russo-Ukrainian War: Forty-eight people were killed during a confrontation between pro-Russian protesters and pro-Ukrainian unity protesters in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa. Wikipedia: Russo-Ukrainian war · 121 languages
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2014
Two mudslides in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan, killed at least 350 people. Wikipedia: 2014 Badakhshan mudslides · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2014
2 May 2014 Odesa clashes — conflict during the Russo-Ukrainian War Wikipedia: 2 May 2014 Odesa clashes · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2012
A pastel version of The Scream, by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, sells for $120 million in a New York City auction, setting a new world record for a work of art at auction. Wikipedia: Pastel · 57 languages
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2011
The Conservative Party of Canada won enough seats in the federal election to establish their first majority government. Wikipedia: Conservative Party of Canada · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2011
Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six in his private residential compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Wikipedia: Killing of Osama bin Laden · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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2011
An E. coli outbreak strikes Europe, mostly in Germany, leaving more than 30 people dead and many others are taken ill. Wikipedia: 2011 Germany E. coli O104:H4 outbreak · 20 languages
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2008
The Chaitén volcano in Chile began to erupt for the first time since around 1640. Wikipedia: Chaitén (volcano) · 36 languages
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2008
Cyclone Nargis makes landfall in Burma killing over 138,000 people and leaving millions of people homeless. Wikipedia: Cyclone Nargis · 52 languages
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2006
32nd Saturn Awards — award ceremony for films and series of 2005 Wikipedia: 32nd Saturn Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2004
The Yelwa massacre concludes. It began on 4 February 2004 when armed Muslims killed 78 Christians at Yelwa, Nigeria. In response, about 630 Muslims were killed by Christians on May 2. Wikipedia: Yelwa massacre · 9 languages
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2004
2004 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix — motorcycle race Wikipedia: 2004 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2003
Cyclone Manou formed in the Indian Ocean; over the next two weeks it struck Madagascar and left more than 100,000 people homeless. Wikipedia: Cyclone Manou · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2000
President Bill Clinton announces that accurate GPS access would no longer be restricted to the United States military. Wikipedia: Bill Clinton · 223 languages
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1999
Mireya Moscoso (pictured) became the first woman to be elected President of Panama. Wikipedia: Mireya Moscoso · 41 languages
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1999
1999 San Marino Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1999 Wikipedia: 1999 San Marino Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1998
The European Central Bank is founded in Brussels in order to define and execute the European Union's monetary policy. Wikipedia: European Central Bank · 89 languages
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1996
1996 Indian general election — general election in India Wikipedia: 1996 Indian general election · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1995
Croatian War of Independence: Serb forces began rocket attacks on the Croatian capital Zagreb, killing 7 people and injuring around 200 others. Wikipedia: Croatian War of Independence · 64 languages
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1991
Battle of Borovo Selo — 1991 first armed clashes in the conflict which became known as the Croatian War of Independence Wikipedia: Battle of Borovo Selo · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1989
Cold War: Hungary begins dismantling its border fence with Austria, which allows a number of East Germans to defect. Wikipedia: Cold War · 210 languages
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1986
Henri Toivonen was killed in an accident while leading the Tour de Corse rally, resulting in FISA banning the popular Group B rally cars for the following season. Wikipedia: Henri Toivonen · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1986
Chernobyl disaster: The City of Chernobyl is evacuated six days after the disaster. Wikipedia: Chernobyl disaster · 126 languages
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1986
1986 European Cup Winners' Cup final — association football match Wikipedia: 1986 European Cup Winners' Cup final · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1976
1976 Spanish Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1976 Wikipedia: 1976 Spanish Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1972
In the early morning hours a fire breaks out at the Sunshine Mine located between Kellogg and Wallace, Idaho, killing 91 workers. Wikipedia: Sunshine Mine · 2 languages
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1964
Vietnam War: An explosion attributed to Viet Cong commandos caused the escort carrier USNS Card to sink in the port of Saigon. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1964
First ascent of Shishapangma, the fourteenth highest mountain in the world and the lowest of the Eight-thousanders. Wikipedia: First ascent · 29 languages
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1963
Berthold Seliger launches a rocket with three stages and a maximum flight altitude of more than 100 kilometres (62 mi) near Cuxhaven. It is the only sounding rocket developed in Germany. Wikipedia: Seliger Forschungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH · 2 languages
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1962
1962 European Cup final — association football match Wikipedia: 1962 European Cup final · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1953
BOAC Flight 783 — aviation accident Wikipedia: BOAC Flight 783 · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1945
World War II: General Helmuth Weidling, the German commander of Berlin, surrendered to Soviet forces led by Marshal Georgy Zhukov, ending the Battle of Berlin. Wikipedia: World War II · 291 languages
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1945
World War II: The Soviet Union announces the fall of Berlin. Wikipedia: Soviet Union · 282 languages
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1945
World War II: The surrender of Caserta comes into effect, by which German troops in Italy cease fighting. Wikipedia: Surrender at Caserta · 12 languages
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1945
World War II: The US 82nd Airborne Division liberates Wöbbelin concentration camp finding 1,000 dead prisoners, most of whom starved to death. Wikipedia: Wöbbelin concentration camp · 9 languages
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1945
World War II: A death march from Dachau to the Austrian border is halted by the segregated, all-Nisei 522nd Field Artillery Battalion of the U.S. Army in southern Bavaria, saving several hundred prisoners. Wikipedia: Death marches during the Holocaust · 26 languages
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1935
Franco-Soviet Treaty of Mutual Assistance — 20th-century strategic governmental alliance Wikipedia: Franco-Soviet Treaty of Mutual Assistance · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1933
Germany's independent labor unions are replaced by the German Labour Front. Wikipedia: German Labour Front · 37 languages
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1920
The first game of the Negro National League baseball is played in Indianapolis. Wikipedia: Negro National League (1920–1931) · 1 language
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1906
Closing ceremony of the Intercalated Games in Athens, Greece. Wikipedia: 1906 Intercalated Games · 57 languages
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1889
The Treaty of Wuchale was signed, ending the Italo-Ethiopian War, but differences in translation later led to another war. Wikipedia: Treaty of Wuchale · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1885
Cree and Assiniboine warriors win the Battle of Cut Knife, their largest victory over Canadian forces during the North-West Rebellion. Wikipedia: Cree · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1878
A dust explosion (depicted) at the world's largest flour mill in Minneapolis resulted in 18 deaths. Wikipedia: Great Mill Disaster · 4 languages
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1876
The April Uprising breaks out in Ottoman Bulgaria. Wikipedia: April Uprising of 1876 · 30 languages
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1866
Peruvian defenders fight off the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Callao. Wikipedia: Peruvians · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1863
American Civil War: Stonewall Jackson is wounded by friendly fire while returning to camp after reconnoitering during the Battle of Chancellorsville. He succumbs to pneumonia eight days later. Wikipedia: American Civil War · 170 languages
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1829
After anchoring nearby, Captain Charles Fremantle of HMS Challenger declares the Swan River Colony in Australia. Wikipedia: Charles Fremantle · 11 languages
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1813
Battle of Lützen (1813) — 1813 battle during the War of the Sixth Coalition Wikipedia: Battle of Lützen (1813) · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1812
The Siege of Cuautla during the Mexican War of Independence ends with both sides claiming victory. Wikipedia: Siege of Cuautla · 4 languages
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1808
Outbreak of the Peninsular War: The people of Madrid rise up in rebellion against French occupation. Francisco de Goya later memorializes this event in his painting The Second of May 1808. Wikipedia: Peninsular War · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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1670
A royal charter granted the Hudson's Bay Company a monopoly in the fur trade in Rupert's Land (present-day Canada). Wikipedia: Royal charter · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1668
Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1668) — treaty that ended the War of Devolution Wikipedia: Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1668) · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1625
Afonso Mendes, appointed by Pope Gregory XV as Latin Patriarch of Ethiopia, arrives at Beilul from Goa. Wikipedia: Afonso Mendes · 9 languages
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1598
Peace of Vervins — peace treaty Wikipedia: Peace of Vervins · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1559
Presbyterian clergyman John Knox returned from exile to lead the Scottish Reformation. Wikipedia: Presbyterianism · 71 languages
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1529
Treaty of Zaragoza — peace treaty between Spain and Portugal signed on 22 April 1529 Wikipedia: Treaty of Zaragoza · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1500
Discovery of Brazil — Portuguese discovery in 1500 Wikipedia: Discovery of Brazil · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1467
Siege of Krujë (1466–1467) — 1467 Ottoman siege of the Albanian resistance in Krujë Wikipedia: Siege of Krujë (1466–1467) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1388
The surrender of the Acropolis of Athens to Nerio Acciaioli ends the Catalan presence in the Duchy of Athens. Wikipedia: Acropolis of Athens · 97 languages
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1250
Mamluks under Baybars murder the Ayyubid sultan Turanshah for fear of losing their privileges. Wikipedia: Mamluk · 82 languages
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1230
William de Braose is hanged by Prince Llywelyn the Great. Wikipedia: William de Braose (died 1230) · 5 languages
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1185
Battle of Dan-no-ura — sea battle of the Genpei War, occurring at Dan-no-ura on April 25, 1185 Wikipedia: Battle of Dan-no-ura · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
World days
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International Harry Potter Day Wikipedia: Harry Potter · 170 languages
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World Tuna Day
Technology
No entries.
Science
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1952
A De Havilland Comet makes the first jetliner flight with fare-paying passengers, from London to Johannesburg. Wikipedia: De Havilland Comet · 42 languages
Business
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1670
King Charles II of England grants a permanent charter to the Hudson's Bay Company to open up the fur trade in North America. Wikipedia: Charles II of England · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1998
The European Central Bank is founded in Brussels in order to define and execute the European Union's monetary policy. Wikipedia: European Central Bank · 89 languages
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1670
A royal charter granted the Hudson's Bay Company a monopoly in the fur trade in Rupert's Land (present-day Canada). Wikipedia: Royal charter · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
Sport
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2022
2022 World Snooker Championship — snooker tournament Wikipedia: 2022 World Snooker Championship · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2016
2016 World Snooker Championship — snooker tournament Wikipedia: 2016 World Snooker Championship · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2021
2021 World Athletics Relays — athletics competition in Chorzów, Poland Wikipedia: 2021 World Athletics Relays · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2015
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao — 2015 boxing match billed as the 'Fight of the Century' Wikipedia: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2012
A pastel version of The Scream, by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, sells for $120 million in a New York City auction, setting a new world record for a work of art at auction. Wikipedia: Pastel · 57 languages
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2004
2004 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix — motorcycle race Wikipedia: 2004 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1999
1999 San Marino Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1999 Wikipedia: 1999 San Marino Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1986
1986 European Cup Winners' Cup final — association football match Wikipedia: 1986 European Cup Winners' Cup final · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1976
1976 Spanish Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1976 Wikipedia: 1976 Spanish Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1962
1962 European Cup final — association football match Wikipedia: 1962 European Cup final · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1920
The first game of the Negro National League baseball is played in Indianapolis. Wikipedia: Negro National League (1920–1931) · 1 language
Culture
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2006
32nd Saturn Awards — award ceremony for films and series of 2005 Wikipedia: 32nd Saturn Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1808
Outbreak of the Peninsular War: The people of Madrid rise up in rebellion against French occupation. Francisco de Goya later memorializes this event in his painting The Second of May 1808. Wikipedia: Peninsular War · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
Births
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2015
Princess Charlotte of Wales, British royal, and third in line to the British throne Wikipedia: Princess Charlotte of Wales (born 2015) · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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1997
BamBam, Thai singer Wikipedia: BamBam · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1996
Cherprang Areekul, Thai singer Wikipedia: Cherprang Areekul · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1996
Julian Brandt, German footballer Wikipedia: Julian Brandt · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1996
Schuyler Bailar, American swimmer Wikipedia: Schuyler Bailar · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1995
Lucy Dacus, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Lucy Dacus · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1993
Owain Doull, Welsh track cyclist Wikipedia: Owain Doull · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1993
Isyana Sarasvati, Indonesian singer Wikipedia: Isyana Sarasvati · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1993
Huang Zitao, Chinese singer and rapper Wikipedia: Huang Zitao · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1992
Sunmi, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Sunmi · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1992
María Teresa Torró Flor, Spanish tennis player Wikipedia: María Teresa Torró Flor · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1991
Jeong Jinwoon, South Korean actor and singer Wikipedia: Jeong Jin-woon · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1991
Jonathan Villar, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Jonathan Villar · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1990
Kay Panabaker, American actress Wikipedia: Kay Panabaker · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1990
Paul George, American basketball player Wikipedia: Paul George · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1988
Neftalí Feliz, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Neftalí Feliz · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1987
Saara Aalto, Finnish singer and actress Wikipedia: Saara Aalto · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1987
Nana Kitade, Japanese singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Nana Kitade · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1987
Pat McAfee, American sports analyst and football player Wikipedia: Pat McAfee · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1987
Kris Russell, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Kris Russell · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1986
Yasir Shah, Pakistani cricketer Wikipedia: Yasir Shah · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1985
Lily Allen, English singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Lily Allen · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
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1985
Kyle Busch, American race car driver (died 2026) Wikipedia: Kyle Busch · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1985
Ashley Harkleroad, American tennis player Wikipedia: Ashley Harkleroad · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1985
Sarah Hughes, American figure skater Wikipedia: Sarah Hughes · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1984
Saulius Mikoliūnas, Lithuanian footballer Wikipedia: Saulius Mikoliūnas · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1984
Thabo Sefolosha, Swiss basketball player Wikipedia: Thabo Sefolosha · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1983
Alessandro Diamanti, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Alessandro Diamanti · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1983
Maynor Figueroa, Honduran footballer Wikipedia: Maynor Figueroa · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1983
Tina Maze, Slovenian skier Wikipedia: Tina Maze · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1983
Daniel Sordo, Spanish race car driver Wikipedia: Dani Sordo · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1982
Johan Botha, South African cricketer Wikipedia: Johan Botha (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1981
Robert Buckley, American actor Wikipedia: Robert Buckley · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1981
Chris Kirkland, English footballer Wikipedia: Chris Kirkland · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1981
Tiago Mendes, Portuguese footballer Wikipedia: Tiago Mendes · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1980
Tim Borowski, German footballer Wikipedia: Tim Borowski · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1980
Ellie Kemper, American actress, comedian and writer Wikipedia: Ellie Kemper · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1980
Zat Knight, English footballer Wikipedia: Zat Knight · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1980
Troy Murphy, American basketball player Wikipedia: Troy Murphy · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1980
Brad Richards, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Brad Richards · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1979
Roman Lyashenko, Russian ice hockey player (died 2003) Wikipedia: Roman Lyashenko · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1978
Kumail Nanjiani, Pakistani-American actor, stand-up comedian, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Kumail Nanjiani · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1976
Jeff Gutt, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Jeff Gutt · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1975
David Beckham, English footballer, coach, and model Wikipedia: David Beckham · ✓ Wikidata · 139 languages
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1975
Joe Wilkinson, English comedian, actor and writer Wikipedia: Joe Wilkinson · 10 languages
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1973
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, German director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1972
Dwayne Johnson, American actor and wrestler Wikipedia: Dwayne Johnson · ✓ Wikidata · 112 languages
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1971
Musashimaru Kōyō, Samoan-American sumo wrestler, the 67th Yokozuna Wikipedia: Musashimaru Kōyō · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1969
Brian Lara, Trinidadian cricketer Wikipedia: Brian Lara · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1968
Jeff Agoos, American footballer Wikipedia: Jeff Agoos · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1968
Ziana Zain, Malaysian singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Ziana Zain · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1967
Mika Brzezinski, American journalist and author Wikipedia: Mika Brzezinski · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1967
David Rocastle, English footballer (died 2001) Wikipedia: David Rocastle · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1966
Belinda Stronach, Canadian businesswoman, philanthropist, and politician Wikipedia: Belinda Stronach · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1963
Gina Yoginda, Indonesian army general and diplomat Wikipedia: Gina Yoginda · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1962
Michael Grandage, English director and producer Wikipedia: Michael Grandage · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1962
Jimmy White, English snooker player Wikipedia: Jimmy White · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1960
Stephen Daldry, English director and producer Wikipedia: Stephen Daldry · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1960
Royce Simmons, Australian rugby league player and coach Wikipedia: Royce Simmons · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1959
Tony Wakeford, English singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Tony Wakeford · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1958
Yasushi Akimoto, Japanese songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Yasushi Akimoto · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1958
David O'Leary, English-Irish footballer and manager Wikipedia: David O'Leary · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1956
Régis Labeaume, Canadian businessman and politician, 41st Mayor of Quebec City Wikipedia: Régis Labeaume · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1955
Willie Miller, Scottish footballer Wikipedia: Willie Miller · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1955
Donatella Versace, Italian fashion designer Wikipedia: Donatella Versace · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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1954
Elliot Goldenthal, American composer and conductor Wikipedia: Elliot Goldenthal · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1954
Dawn Primarolo, English politician Wikipedia: Dawn Primarolo · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1953
Valery Gergiev, Russian conductor and director Wikipedia: Valery Gergiev · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1953
Jamaal Wilkes, American basketball player Wikipedia: Jamaal Wilkes · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1952
Chris Anderson, Australian rugby league player and coach Wikipedia: Chris Anderson (rugby) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1952
Christine Baranski, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Christine Baranski · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1951
John Glascock, English singer and bass player (died 1979) Wikipedia: John Glascock · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1950
Frank Curry, Australian rugby league player and coach (died 2022) Wikipedia: Frank Curry · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1950
Duncan Gay, Australian businessman and politician Wikipedia: Duncan Gay · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1950
Lou Gramm, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Lou Gramm · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1949
Alan Titchmarsh, English gardener and author Wikipedia: Alan Titchmarsh · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1949
Alfons Schuhbeck, German celebrity chef, author and businessman Wikipedia: Alfons Schuhbeck · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1948
Larry Gatlin, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor Wikipedia: Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1947
James Dyson, English businessman, founded the Dyson Company Wikipedia: James Dyson · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1946
Lesley Gore, American singer-songwriter (died 2015) Wikipedia: Lesley Gore · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1946
David Suchet, English actor Wikipedia: David Suchet · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1945
Judge Dread, English singer-songwriter (died 1998) Wikipedia: Judge Dread · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1945
Bianca Jagger, Nicaraguan-American model, actress, and activist Wikipedia: Bianca Jagger · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1944
Robert G. W. Anderson, English chemist, historian, and curator Wikipedia: Robert G. W. Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1943
Mustafa Nadarević, Bosnian actor and film director (died 2020) Wikipedia: Mustafa Nadarević · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1942
Jacques Rogge, Belgian businessman (died 2021) Wikipedia: Jacques Rogge · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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1941
Clay Carroll, American baseball player Wikipedia: Clay Carroll · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1938
Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho (died 1996) Wikipedia: Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1937
Lorenzo Music, American actor, producer, and screenwriter (died 2001) Wikipedia: Lorenzo Music · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1936
Norma Aleandro, Argentinian actress, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Norma Aleandro · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1936
Engelbert Humperdinck, English singer and pianist Wikipedia: Engelbert Humperdinck (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
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1935
Luis Suárez Miramontes, Spanish footballer and manager (died 2023) Wikipedia: Luis Suárez (Spanish footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1935
Faisal II of Iraq, the last King of Iraq (died 1958) Wikipedia: Faisal II · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1933
Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf, English lawyer and judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales Wikipedia: Harry Woolf, Baron Woolf · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1931
Phil Bruns, American actor and stuntman (died 2012) Wikipedia: Phil Bruns · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1931
Pulak Bandyopadhyay, Indian lyricist (died 1999) Wikipedia: Pulak Bandyopadhyay · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1930
Yoram Kaniuk, Israeli painter and critic (died 2013) Wikipedia: Yoram Kaniuk · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1930
Marco Pannella, Italian journalist and politician (died 2016) Wikipedia: Marco Pannella · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1929
Édouard Balladur, Turkish-French economist and politician, 162nd Prime Minister of France (died 2026) Wikipedia: Édouard Balladur · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1929
Link Wray, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2005) Wikipedia: Link Wray · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1929
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan (died 1972) Wikipedia: Jigme Dorji Wangchuck · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
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1927
Ray Barrett, Australian actor and singer (died 2009) Wikipedia: Ray Barrett · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1927
Michael Broadbent, British wine critic and writer (died 2020) Wikipedia: Michael Broadbent · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1925
John Neville, English-Canadian actor (died 2011) Wikipedia: John Neville (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1924
Theodore Bikel, Austrian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (died 2015) Wikipedia: Theodore Bikel · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1924
Hugh Cortazzi, English soldier, historian, and diplomat, British Ambassador to Japan (died 2018) Wikipedia: Hugh Cortazzi · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1923
Patrick Hillery, Irish physician and politician, 6th President of Ireland (died 2008) Wikipedia: Patrick Hillery · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1922
Roscoe Lee Browne, American actor and director (died 2007) Wikipedia: Roscoe Lee Browne · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1922
A. M. Rosenthal, Canadian-born American journalist and author (died 2006) Wikipedia: A. M. Rosenthal · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1921
B. B. Lal, Indian archaeologist (died 2022) Wikipedia: B. B. Lal · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1921
Satyajit Ray, Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1992) Wikipedia: Satyajit Ray · ✓ Wikidata · 144 languages
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1920
Joe "Mr Piano" Henderson, Scottish pianist and composer (died 1980) Wikipedia: Joe "Mr Piano" Henderson · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1917
Văn Tiến Dũng, Vietnamese general and politician, 6th Minister of Defence for Vietnam (died 2002) Wikipedia: Văn Tiến Dũng · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1915
Doris Fisher, American singer-songwriter (died 2003) Wikipedia: Doris Fisher (songwriter) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1915
Peggy Mount, English actress (died 2001) Wikipedia: Peggy Mount · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1912
Axel Springer, German journalist and publisher, founded Axel Springer AG (died 1985) Wikipedia: Axel Springer · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1912
Marten Toonder, Dutch comic strip creator (died 2005) Wikipedia: Marten Toonder · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1912
Nigel Patrick, English actor and director (died 1981) Wikipedia: Nigel Patrick · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1910
Alexander Bonnyman Jr., American lieutenant, Medal of Honor recipient (died 1943) Wikipedia: Alexander Bonnyman Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1910
Edmund Bacon, American urban planner, architect, educator, and author (died 2005) Wikipedia: Edmund Bacon (architect) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1907
Pinky Lee, American comedian and television host (died 1993) Wikipedia: Pinky Lee · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1905
Charlotte Armstrong, American author (died 1969) Wikipedia: Charlotte Armstrong · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1903
Benjamin Spock, American pediatrician, activist, and author (died 1998) Wikipedia: Benjamin Spock · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1902
Brian Aherne, English actor (died 1986) Wikipedia: Brian Aherne · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1898
Henry Hall, English bandleader, composer, and actor (died 1989) Wikipedia: Henry Hall (bandleader) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1897
John Frederick Coots, American songwriter (died 1985) Wikipedia: J. Fred Coots · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1895
Lorenz Hart, American playwright and lyricist (died 1943) Wikipedia: Lorenz Hart · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1894
Norma Talmadge, American actress of the silent era (died 1957) Wikipedia: Norma Talmadge · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1894
Joseph Henry Woodger, English biologist, philosopher, and academic (died 1981) Wikipedia: Joseph Henry Woodger · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1892
Manfred von Richthofen, German captain and pilot (died 1918) Wikipedia: Manfred von Richthofen · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
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1890
E. E. Smith, American engineer and author (died 1965) Wikipedia: E. E. Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1889
Ki Hajar Dewantara, Indonesian philosopher, academic, and politician (died 1959) Wikipedia: Ki Hajar Dewantara · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1887
Vernon Castle, English-American dancer (died 1918) Wikipedia: Vernon and Irene Castle · 12 languages
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1887
Eddie Collins, American baseball player and manager (died 1951) Wikipedia: Eddie Collins · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1886
Gottfried Benn, German author and poet (died 1956) Wikipedia: Gottfried Benn · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1885
Hedda Hopper, American actress and gossip columnist (died 1966) Wikipedia: Hedda Hopper · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1884
John Boland, American politician (died 1958) Wikipedia: John Boland (South Dakota politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1882
Isabel González, Puerto Rican activist who helped pave the way for Puerto Ricans' American citizenship (died 1971) Wikipedia: Isabel González · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1881
Harry J. Capehart, American lawyer, politician, and businessperson (died 1955) Wikipedia: Harry J. Capehart · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1880
Bill Horr, American football player, discus thrower, and coach (died 1955) Wikipedia: Bill Horr · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1879
James F. Byrnes, American stenographer and politician, 49th United States Secretary of State (died 1972) Wikipedia: James F. Byrnes · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1873
Jurgis Baltrušaitis, Lithuanian poet, critic, and translator (died 1944) Wikipedia: Jurgis Baltrušaitis · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1872
Ichiyō Higuchi, Japanese writer (died 1896) Wikipedia: Ichiyō Higuchi · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1867
Giuseppe Morello, Italian-American mobster (died 1930) Wikipedia: Giuseppe Morello · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1865
Clyde Fitch, American playwright (died 1909) Wikipedia: Clyde Fitch · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1860
John Scott Haldane, Scottish physiologist, physician, and academic (died 1936) Wikipedia: John Scott Haldane · 28 languages
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1860
Theodor Herzl, Austro-Hungarian Zionist philosopher, journalist and author (died 1904) Wikipedia: Theodor Herzl · ✓ Wikidata · 104 languages
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1859
Jerome K. Jerome, English author and playwright (died 1927) Wikipedia: Jerome K. Jerome · ✓ Wikidata · 83 languages
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1844
Elijah McCoy, Canadian-American engineer (died 1929) Wikipedia: Elijah McCoy · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1830
Otto Staudinger, German entomologist and author (died 1900) Wikipedia: Otto Staudinger · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1828
Désiré Charnay, French archaeologist and photographer (died 1915) Wikipedia: Désiré Charnay · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1822
Jane Miller Thengberg, Scottish-Swedish governess and educator (died 1902) Wikipedia: Jane Miller Thengberg · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1815
William Buell Richards, Canadian lawyer and judge, 1st Chief Justice of Canada (died 1889) Wikipedia: William Buell Richards · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1813
Caroline Leigh Gascoigne, English novelist and poet (died 1883) Wikipedia: Caroline Leigh Gascoigne · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1810
Hans Christian Lumbye, Danish composer and conductor (died 1874) Wikipedia: Hans Christian Lumbye · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1806
Catherine Labouré, French nun and saint (died 1876) Wikipedia: Catherine Labouré · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1802
Heinrich Gustav Magnus, German chemist and physicist (died 1870) Wikipedia: Heinrich Gustav Magnus · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1797
Abraham Pineo Gesner, Canadian physician and geologist (died 1864) Wikipedia: Abraham Pineo Gesner · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1773
Henrik Steffens, Norwegian philosopher and poet (died 1845) Wikipedia: Henrik Steffens · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1772
Novalis, German author and poet (died 1801) Wikipedia: Novalis · ✓ Wikidata · 114 languages
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1754
Vicente Martín y Soler, Spanish composer (died 1806) Wikipedia: Vicente Martín y Soler · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1752
Ludwig August Lebrun, German oboe player and composer (died 1790) Wikipedia: Ludwig August Lebrun · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1750
John André, English soldier and spy (died 1780) Wikipedia: John André · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1740
Elias Boudinot, American lawyer and politician, 10th President of the Continental Congress (died 1821) Wikipedia: Elias Boudinot · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1737
William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, Irish-English politician, Prime Minister of Great Britain (died 1805) Wikipedia: William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1729
Catherine the Great of Russia (died 1796) Wikipedia: Catherine the Great · ✓ Wikidata · 153 languages
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1707
Jean-Baptiste Barrière, French cellist and composer (died 1747) Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Barrière · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1702
Friedrich Christoph Oetinger, German theologian and theosopher (died 1782) Wikipedia: Friedrich Christoph Oetinger · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1695
Giovanni Niccolò Servandoni, Italian-French painter and architect (died 1766) Wikipedia: Giovanni Niccolò Servandoni · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1660
Alessandro Scarlatti, Italian composer (died 1725) Wikipedia: Alessandro Scarlatti · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1601
Athanasius Kircher, German priest and scholar (died 1680) Wikipedia: Athanasius Kircher · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1579
Tokugawa Hidetada, Japanese shōgun (died 1632) Wikipedia: Tokugawa Hidetada · 35 languages
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1567
Sebald de Weert, Dutch captain, vice-admiral of the Dutch East India Company (died 1603) Wikipedia: Sebald de Weert · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1551
William Camden, English historian and topographer (died 1623) Wikipedia: William Camden · 36 languages
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1533
Philip II, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen (died 1596) Wikipedia: Philip II of Brunswick-Grubenhagen · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1476
Charles I, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels, Count of Kladsko, Governor of Bohemia and Silesia (died 1536) Wikipedia: Charles I of Münsterberg-Oels · 14 languages
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1458
Eleanor of Viseu (died 1525) Wikipedia: Eleanor of Viseu · 28 languages
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1451
René II, Duke of Lorraine (died 1508) Wikipedia: René II of Lorraine · 26 languages
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1402
Eleanor of Aragon, Queen of Portugal (died 1445) Wikipedia: Eleanor of Aragon, Queen of Portugal · 36 languages
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1360
Yongle Emperor of China (died 1424) Wikipedia: Yongle Emperor · 56 languages
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2025
Ricky Davao, Filipino actor and director (born 1961) Wikipedia: Ricky Davao · 6 languages
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2025
George Ryan, American politician, 39th Governor of Illinois (born 1934) Wikipedia: George Ryan · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2024
Sjoukje Dijkstra, Dutch figure skater (born 1942) Wikipedia: Sjoukje Dijkstra · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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2024
Darius Morris, American basketball player (born 1991) Wikipedia: Darius Morris · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2024
Peter Oosterhuis, English golfer and broadcaster (born 1948) Wikipedia: Peter Oosterhuis · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2021
Marcel Stellman, Belgian record producer and lyricist (born 1925) Wikipedia: Marcel Stellman · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2020
Arif Wazir, Pakistani politician, leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (born 1982) Wikipedia: Arif Wazir · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2016
Afeni Shakur, American music businesswoman, activist, and Black Panther (born 1947) Wikipedia: Afeni Shakur · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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2015
Stuart Archer, English colonel and architect (born 1915) Wikipedia: Stuart Archer · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2015
Michael Blake, American author and screenwriter (born 1945) Wikipedia: Michael Blake (author) · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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2015
Guy Carawan, American singer and musicologist (born 1927) Wikipedia: Guy Carawan · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2015
Maya Plisetskaya, Russian-Lithuanian ballerina, choreographer, actress, and director (born 1925) Wikipedia: Maya Plisetskaya · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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2015
Ruth Rendell, English author (born 1930) Wikipedia: Ruth Rendell · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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2014
Tomás Balduino, Brazilian bishop (born 1922) Wikipedia: Tomás Balduino · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2014
Žarko Petan, Slovenian director, playwright, and screenwriter (born 1929) Wikipedia: Žarko Petan · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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2014
Efrem Zimbalist Jr., American actor (born 1918) Wikipedia: Efrem Zimbalist Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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2013
Ernie Field, English boxer (born 1943) Wikipedia: Ernie Field · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2013
Jeff Hanneman, American guitarist and songwriter (born 1964) Wikipedia: Jeff Hanneman · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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2013
Joseph P. McFadden, American bishop (born 1947) Wikipedia: Joseph P. McFadden · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2013
Dvora Omer, Israeli author and educator (born 1932) Wikipedia: Dvora Omer · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2013
Ivan Turina, Croatian footballer (born 1980) Wikipedia: Ivan Turina · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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2013
Charles Banks Wilson, American painter and illustrator (born 1918) Wikipedia: Charles Banks Wilson · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2012
Fernando Lopes, Portuguese director and screenwriter (born 1935) Wikipedia: Fernando Lopes (filmmaker) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2012
Zenaida Manfugás, Cuban-born American-naturalized pianist (born 1932) Wikipedia: Zenaida Manfugás · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2012
Tufan Miñnullin, Russian playwright and politician (born 1936) Wikipedia: Tufan Miñnullin · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2012
Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih, Indonesian physician and politician, Indonesian Minister of Health (born 1955) Wikipedia: Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2012
Akira Tonomura, Japanese physicist, author, and academic (born 1942) Wikipedia: Akira Tonomura · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2012
Lourdes Valera, Venezuelan actress (born 1963) Wikipedia: Lourdes Valera · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2011
Osama bin Laden, Saudi Arabian terrorist, founder of Al-Qaeda (born 1957) Wikipedia: Osama bin Laden · ✓ Wikidata · 177 languages
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2010
Lynn Redgrave, English-American actress and singer (born 1943) Wikipedia: Lynn Redgrave · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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2009
Marilyn French, American author and academic (born 1929) Wikipedia: Marilyn French · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2009
Kiyoshiro Imawano, Japanese singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (born 1951) Wikipedia: Kiyoshiro Imawano · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2009
Jack Kemp, American football player and politician, 9th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (born 1935) Wikipedia: Jack Kemp · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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2008
Beverlee McKinsey, American actress (born 1940) Wikipedia: Beverlee McKinsey · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2008
Izold Pustõlnik, Ukrainian-Estonian astronomer and academic (born 1938) Wikipedia: Izold Pustõlnik · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2007
Brad McGann, New Zealand director and screenwriter (born 1964) Wikipedia: Brad McGann · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2006
Louis Rukeyser, American journalist and author (born 1933) Wikipedia: Louis Rukeyser · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2005
Wee Kim Wee, Singaporean journalist and politician, 4th President of Singapore (born 1915) Wikipedia: Wee Kim Wee · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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2002
W. T. Tutte, English-Canadian mathematician and academic (born 1917) Wikipedia: W. T. Tutte · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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2000
Sundar Popo, Indo-Trinidadian musician (born 1943) Wikipedia: Sundar Popo · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1999
Douglas Harkness, Canadian politician (born 1903) Wikipedia: Douglas Harkness · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1999
Oliver Reed, English actor (born 1938) Wikipedia: Oliver Reed · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1998
Hide, Japanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1964) Wikipedia: Hide (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1998
Justin Fashanu, English footballer (born 1961) Wikipedia: Justin Fashanu · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1997
John Eccles, Australian neurophysiologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1903) Wikipedia: John Eccles (neurophysiologist) · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1997
Paulo Freire, Brazilian philosopher and academic (born 1921) Wikipedia: Paulo Freire · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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1995
John Bunting, Australian public servant and diplomat, (born 1918) Wikipedia: John Bunting (public servant) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1995
Michael Hordern, English actor (born 1911) Wikipedia: Michael Hordern · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1994
Dorothy Marie Donnelly, American poet and author (born 1903) Wikipedia: Dorothy Marie Donnelly · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1993
André Moynet, French race car driver, pilot, and politician (born 1921) Wikipedia: André Moynet · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1992
Wilbur Mills, American lawyer and politician (born 1909) Wikipedia: Wilbur Mills · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1991
Gauri Shankar Rai, Indian Politician (born 1924) Wikipedia: Gauri Shankar Rai · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1991
Ronald McKie, Australian journalist and author (born 1909) Wikipedia: Ronald McKie · 1 language
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1990
David Rappaport, English-American actor (born 1951) Wikipedia: David Rappaport · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1989
Veniamin Kaverin, Russian author (born 1902) Wikipedia: Veniamin Kaverin · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1989
Giuseppe Siri, Italian cardinal (born 1906) Wikipedia: Giuseppe Siri · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1986
Sergio Cresto, American race car driver (born 1956) Wikipedia: Sergio Cresto · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1986
Henri Toivonen, Finnish race car driver (born 1956) Wikipedia: Henri Toivonen · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1985
Attilio Bettega, Italian race car driver (born 1951) Wikipedia: Attilio Bettega · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1985
Larry Clinton, American trumpet player and bandleader (born 1909) Wikipedia: Larry Clinton · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1984
Jack Barry, American game show host and producer, co-founded Barry & Enright Productions (born 1918) Wikipedia: Jack Barry (game show host) · 5 languages
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1984
Bob Clampett, American animator, director, and producer (born 1913) Wikipedia: Bob Clampett · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1983
Norm Van Brocklin, American football player and coach (born 1926) Wikipedia: Norm Van Brocklin · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1980
Clarrie Grimmett, New Zealand-Australian cricketer (born 1891) Wikipedia: Clarrie Grimmett · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1980
George Pal, Hungarian-American animator and producer (born 1908) Wikipedia: George Pal · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1979
Giulio Natta, Italian chemist and engineer, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1903) Wikipedia: Giulio Natta · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
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1977
Nicholas Magallanes, American principal dancer and charter member of the New York City Ballet (born 1922) Wikipedia: Nicholas Magallanes · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1974
James O. Richardson, American admiral (born 1878) Wikipedia: James O. Richardson · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1972
J. Edgar Hoover, American 1st director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (born 1895) Wikipedia: J. Edgar Hoover · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
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1969
Franz von Papen, German general and politician, Chancellor of Germany (born 1879) Wikipedia: Franz von Papen · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
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1964
Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor, American-English politician (born 1879) Wikipedia: Nancy Astor, Viscountess Astor · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1963
Ronald Barnes, 3rd Baron Gorell, English cricketer, peer, politician, poet, author and newspaper editor (born 1884) Wikipedia: Ronald Barnes, 3rd Baron Gorell · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1957
Joseph McCarthy, American captain, lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1908) Wikipedia: Joseph McCarthy · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
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1953
Wallace Bryant, American archer (born 1863) Wikipedia: Wallace Bryant (archer) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1947
Dorothea Binz, German SS officer (born 1920) Wikipedia: Dorothea Binz · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1946
Bill Denny, Australian journalist, lawyer, politician, and decorated soldier (born 1872) Wikipedia: Bill Denny · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1945
Martin Bormann, German politician (born 1900) Wikipedia: Martin Bormann · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
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1945
Joe Corbett, American baseball player and journalist (born 1875) Wikipedia: Joe Corbett · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1941
Penelope Delta, Greek author (born 1874) Wikipedia: Penelope Delta · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1940
Ernest Joyce, English explorer (born 1875) Wikipedia: Ernest Joyce · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1929
Charalambos Tseroulis, Greek general and politician, Greek Minister for Military Affairs (born 1879) Wikipedia: Charalambos Tseroulis · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1927
Ernest Starling, English physiologist and academic (born 1866) Wikipedia: Ernest Starling · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1925
Antun Branko Šimić, Croatian and Bosnian-Herzegovinian poet (born 1898) Wikipedia: Antun Branko Šimić · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1925
Johann Palisa, Austrian astronomer (born 1848) Wikipedia: Johann Palisa · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1918
Jüri Vilms, Estonian lawyer and politician (born 1889) Wikipedia: Jüri Vilms · 13 languages
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1915
Clara Immerwahr, German chemist (born 1870) Wikipedia: Clara Immerwahr · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1912
Homer Davenport, American political cartoonist (born 1867) Wikipedia: Homer Davenport · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1900
Lars Oftedal, Norwegian priest, social reformer, politician, and newspaper editor (born 1838) Wikipedia: Lars Oftedal (born 1838) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1885
Terézia Zakoucs, Hungarian-Slovene author (born 1817) Wikipedia: Terézia Zakoucs · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1880
Eberhard Anheuser, German-American businessman, co-founded Anheuser-Busch (born 1805) Wikipedia: Eberhard Anheuser · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1880
Tom Wills, Australian cricketer, co-created Australian rules football (born 1835) Wikipedia: Tom Wills · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1866
José Gálvez Egúsquiza, Peruvian politician (born 1819) Wikipedia: José Gálvez Egúsquiza · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1864
Giacomo Meyerbeer, German composer and educator (born 1791) Wikipedia: Giacomo Meyerbeer · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1857
Alfred de Musset, French dramatist, poet, and novelist (born 1810) Wikipedia: Alfred de Musset · ✓ Wikidata · 101 languages
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1856
James Gates Percival, American poet, surgeon and geologist (born 1795) Wikipedia: James Gates Percival · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1832
Zina Hitchcock, New York politician (born 1755) Wikipedia: Zina Hitchcock · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1819
Mary Moser, English painter and academic (born 1744) Wikipedia: Mary Moser · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1810
Henry Jerome de Salis, English priest (born 1740) Wikipedia: Henry Jerome de Salis · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1802
Herman Willem Daendels, Dutch general and politician, Governor-General of the Dutch Gold Coast (born 1762) Wikipedia: Herman Willem Daendels · 19 languages
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1799
Juan Vicente de Güemes, 2nd Count of Revillagigedo (born 1740) Wikipedia: Juan Vicente de Güemes, 2nd Count of Revillagigedo · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1711
Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester, English politician, First Lord of the Treasury (born 1641) Wikipedia: Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1683
Stjepan Gradić, Croatian philosopher and mathematician (born 1613) Wikipedia: Stjepan Gradić · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1667
George Wither, English poet and author (born 1588) Wikipedia: George Wither · 8 languages
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1627
Lodovico Grossi da Viadana, Italian composer and educator (born 1560) Wikipedia: Lodovico Grossi da Viadana · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1564
Rodolfo Pio da Carpi, Italian cardinal (born 1500) Wikipedia: Rodolfo Pio da Carpi · 15 languages
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1519
Leonardo da Vinci, Italian painter, sculptor, and architect (born 1452) Wikipedia: Leonardo da Vinci · 307 languages
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1450
William de la Pole, 1st Duke of Suffolk, English admiral (born 1396) Wikipedia: William de la Pole, 1st Duke of Suffolk · 20 languages
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1300
Blanche of Artois (born 1248) Wikipedia: Blanche of Artois · 29 languages
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1293
Meir of Rothenburg, German rabbi (born c.1215) Wikipedia: Meir of Rothenburg · 11 languages
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1230
William de Braose, English son of Reginald de Braose (born 1197) Wikipedia: William de Braose (died 1230) · 5 languages
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1219
Leo I, King of Armenia (born 1150) Wikipedia: Leo I, King of Armenia · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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907
Boris I of Bulgaria Wikipedia: Boris I of Bulgaria · 44 languages
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821
Liu Zong, general of the Tang dynasty Wikipedia: Liu Zong · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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649
Marutha of Tikrit, Persian theologian of the Syriac Orthodox Church (born 565) Wikipedia: Marutha of Tikrit · 6 languages
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373
Athanasius of Alexandria, Egyptian bishop and saint (born 298) Wikipedia: 373 · 120 languages
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1203 BC
Merneptah, pharaoh of Egypt Wikipedia: 1200s BC (decade) · 27 languages
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