Events on 8 May include:
- British 17-year-old Isabelle Holdaway is reported to be the first patient ever to receive a genetically modified phage therapy to treat a drug-resistant infection (2019)
- A British Special Air Service unit ambushed a Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) unit in Loughgall, Northern Ireland, killing eight IRA members and one civilian (1987)
- The Thames Barrier is officially opened, preventing the floodplain of most of Greater London from being flooded except under extreme circumstances (1984)
This page gathers 78 events, 169 births and 128 deaths recorded on this day, from 453 BC to 2025.
Events · United Kingdom
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1987
A British Special Air Service unit ambushed a Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) unit in Loughgall, Northern Ireland, killing eight IRA members and one civilian. Wikipedia: Special Air Service · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
Archive: Brits model khaki veldblouse (battledress blouse, 1940 "Austerity" Pattern) met Franse emblemen voor gebruik door de Special Air Service (SAS) — Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein', 1946 · Europeana -
1984
The Thames Barrier is officially opened, preventing the floodplain of most of Greater London from being flooded except under extreme circumstances. Wikipedia: Thames Barrier · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 30 languages
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1952
5th British Academy Film Awards — 1952 film awards ceremony Wikipedia: 5th British Academy Film Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1942
World War II: Gunners of the Ceylon Garrison Artillery on Horsburgh Island in the Cocos Islands rebel in the Cocos Islands Mutiny. Their mutiny is crushed and three of them are executed, the only British Commonwealth soldiers to be executed for mutiny during the Second World War. Wikipedia: Cocos (Keeling) Islands · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
Archive: map from "The Cocos-Keeling Islands". — The British Library · Europeana -
1941
World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches a bombing raid on Nottingham and Derby. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
Archive: WORLD WAR II: Casualty Evaucation by jeep — Wellcome Collection · Europeana -
1643
First English Civil War: The first siege of Wardour Castle ended after six days with the surrender of the Royalist garrison under Lady Blanche Arundell Wikipedia: First English Civil War · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1360
The Hundred Years War: the Treaty of Brétigny is drafted between King Edward III of England and King John II of France (the Good). Wikipedia: Hundred Years' War · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
Unconfirmed
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2019
British 17-year-old Isabelle Holdaway is reported to be the first patient ever to receive a genetically modified phage therapy to treat a drug-resistant infection. Wikipedia: Phage therapy · 26 languages
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1608
A newly nationalized silver mine in Scotland at Hilderston, West Lothian is re-opened by Bevis Bulmer. Wikipedia: Nationalization · 76 languages
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1373
Julian of Norwich experienced religious visions, later recorded in Revelations of Divine Love, the earliest surviving English-language work attributed to a woman. Wikipedia: Julian of Norwich · 45 languages
Around the world
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2025
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV (pictured), making him the first pope born in the United States, the first to hold either U.S. or Peruvian citizenship, the first from the Order of Saint Augustine, and the second from the Americas after his immediate predecessor, Pope Francis. Wikipedia: 2025 conclave · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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2022
2022 Miami Grand Prix — Formula One motor race Wikipedia: 2022 Miami Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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2022
WrestleMania Backlash (2022) — WWE Live Event Premium Wikipedia: WrestleMania Backlash (2022) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2021
A car bomb explodes in front of a school in Kabul, capital city of Afghanistan killing at least 55 people and wounding over 150. Wikipedia: 2021 Kabul school bombing · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2019
2019 South African general election — general election held in the Republic of South Africa Wikipedia: 2019 South African general election · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2018
Eurovision Song Contest 2018 — 63rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest Wikipedia: Eurovision Song Contest 2018 · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
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2018
2018 Armenian Revolution — protests against Prime Minister Sersch Sargsyan and the government in Armenia in April and May 2018 Wikipedia: 2018 Armenian Revolution · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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2016
2016 French motorcycle Grand Prix — motorcycle race Wikipedia: 2016 French motorcycle Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2011
2011 Turkish Grand Prix — Formula One motor race Wikipedia: 2011 Turkish Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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2005
2005 Spanish Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2005 Wikipedia: 2005 Spanish Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1997
China Southern Airlines Flight 3456 crashes on approach into Bao'an International Airport, killing 35 people. Wikipedia: China Southern Airlines Flight 3456 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1996
1996 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final — association football match Wikipedia: 1996 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1992
Miss Universe 1992 — 41st edition of the beauty pageant Wikipedia: Miss Universe 1992 · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1984
The Soviet Union announced the boycott of the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, citing security concerns. Wikipedia: 1984 Summer Olympics boycott · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 19 languages
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1980
The World Health Organization confirms the eradication of smallpox. Wikipedia: World Health Organization · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 210 languages
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1978
The first ascent of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen, by Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler. Wikipedia: Mount Everest · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1978
National Airlines Flight 193 — aviation accident Wikipedia: National Airlines Flight 193 · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1977
1977 Spanish Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1977 Wikipedia: 1977 Spanish Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1976
Great American Revolution opened at Six Flags Magic Mountain, California. Wikipedia: The Great American Revolution · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1974
1974 European Cup Winners' Cup final — association football match Wikipedia: 1974 European Cup Winners' Cup final · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1973
A 71-day standoff between federal authorities and the American Indian Movement members occupying the Pine Ridge Reservation at Wounded Knee, South Dakota ends with the surrender of the militants. Wikipedia: Wounded Knee Occupation · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1972
Four members of Black September hijacked Sabena Flight 571 to demand the release of 315 Palestinians convicted on terrorism charges. Wikipedia: Black September Organization · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1972
Vietnam War: U.S. President Richard Nixon announces his order to place naval mines in major North Vietnamese ports in order to stem the flow of weapons and other goods to that nation. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 168 languages
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1970
Construction workers attacked students and others who were protesting the Vietnam War in New York City. Wikipedia: Hard Hat Riot · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1970
The Beatles release their 12th and final studio album Let It Be. Wikipedia: The Beatles · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1967
The Philippine province of Davao is split into three: Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental. Wikipedia: Davao (province) · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1963
In Huế, South Vietnam, soldiers opened fire into a crowd of Buddhists protesting against a government ban on the flying of the Buddhist flag on Phật Đản, killing nine and sparking the Buddhist crisis. Wikipedia: Huế · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1957
South Vietnamese president Ngô Đình Diệm began a state visit to the United States, his regime's main sponsor. Wikipedia: South Vietnam · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 98 languages
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1950
The Tollund Man, a naturally mummified corpse, was discovered in a peat bog near Silkeborg, Denmark. Wikipedia: Tollund Man · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
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1946
Estonian schoolgirls Aili Jõgi and Ageeda Paavel blow up the Soviet memorial which preceded the Bronze Soldier of Tallinn. Wikipedia: Aili Jõgi · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 5 languages
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1945
A parade in Sétif, French Algeria, celebrating the end of World War II in Europe became a riot and was followed by reprisals, carried out by colonial authorities over the following weeks, that killed thousands. Wikipedia: Sétif · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 69 languages
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1945
World War II: The German Instrument of Surrender signed at Berlin-Karlshorst comes into effect. This is commemorated as Victory in Europe Day. Wikipedia: German Instrument of Surrender · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1945
End of the Prague uprising, celebrated now as a national holiday in the Czech Republic. Wikipedia: Prague uprising · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 33 languages
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1945
The Halifax riot starts when thousands of civilians and servicemen rampage through Halifax, Nova Scotia. Wikipedia: Halifax riot · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1945
Victory in Europe Day — public holiday commemorating the surrender of Nazi Germany (8 May 1945) Wikipedia: Victory in Europe Day · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1945
Western Allied invasion of Germany — 1945 offensive by the Western Allies during the final months of hostilities in the European theatre of World War II Wikipedia: Western Allied invasion of Germany · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1945
Jagdgeschwader 54 — military unit Wikipedia: Jagdgeschwader 54 · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1942
World War II: The Axis launched a major counteroffensive, turning the tide of the Battle of the Kerch Peninsula. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 291 languages
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1942
World War II: The Battle of the Coral Sea comes to an end with Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier aircraft attacking and sinking the United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington. Wikipedia: Battle of the Coral Sea · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1933
Mohandas Gandhi begins a 21-day fast of self-purification and launched a one-year campaign to help the Harijan movement. Wikipedia: Mahatma Gandhi · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 287 languages
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1927
French aviators Charles Nungesser and François Coli aboard the biplane L'Oiseau Blanc took off from Paris, attempting to make the first non-stop flight to New York, only to disappear before arrival. Wikipedia: Charles Nungesser · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1924
The Klaipėda Convention is signed formally incorporating Klaipėda Region (Memel Territory) into Lithuania. It would come back to Germany in 1939. Wikipedia: Klaipėda Convention · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1921
The creation of the Communist Party of Romania. Wikipedia: Romanian Communist Party · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1902
In Martinique, Mount Pelée erupts, destroying the town of Saint-Pierre and killing over 30,000 people. Only a handful of residents survive the blast. Wikipedia: Mount Pelée · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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1898
1898 Italian Football Championship — 1st sports season Wikipedia: 1898 Italian Football Championship · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1886
Pharmacist John Pemberton first sells a carbonated beverage named "Coca-Cola" as a patent medicine. Wikipedia: John Stith Pemberton · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 150 languages
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1846
Mexican–American War: American forces led by Zachary Taylor defeat a Mexican force north of the Rio Grande in the first major battle of the war. Wikipedia: Mexican–American War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1842
A train derailed and caught fire near Versailles, France, killing at least 52 people. Wikipedia: Versailles rail accident · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1821
Greek War of Independence: At the Battle of Gravia Inn, a 120-man Greek force led by Odysseas Androutsos repulsed an Ottoman army of 8,000 soldiers. Wikipedia: Greek War of Independence · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1794
Branded a traitor during the Reign of Terror, French chemist Antoine Lavoisier, who was also a tax collector with the Ferme générale, is tried, convicted and guillotined in one day in Paris. Wikipedia: Reign of Terror · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 129 languages
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1788
King Louis XVI of France attempts to impose the reforms of Étienne Charles de Loménie de Brienne by abolishing the parlements. Wikipedia: Étienne Charles de Loménie de Brienne · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 26 languages
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1721
In the Papal States, Cardinal Michelangelo dei Conti is elected Pope, and takes the name Innocent XIII. Wikipedia: Papal States · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1592
Battle of Okpo — 1592 naval battle Wikipedia: Battle of Okpo · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1541
Hernando de Soto stops near present-day Walls, Mississippi, and sees the Mississippi River (then known by the Spanish as Río de Espíritu Santo, the name given to it by Alonso Álvarez de Pineda in 1519). Wikipedia: Hernando de Soto · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 71 languages
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1503
Battle of Cerignola — 1503 battle in the Third Italian War Wikipedia: Battle of Cerignola · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1429
The Hundred Years War: Joan of Arc lifts the Siege of Orléans, turning the tide of the war Wikipedia: Joan of Arc · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 195 languages
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1187
Battle of Cresson — 1187 battle Wikipedia: Battle of Cresson · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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589
Reccared I opens the Third Council of Toledo, marking the entry of Visigothic Spain into the Catholic Church. Wikipedia: Reccared I · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 40 languages
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413
Emperor Honorius signs an edict providing tax relief for the Italian provinces Tuscia, Campania, Picenum, Samnium, Apulia, Lucania and Calabria, which were plundered by the Visigoths. Wikipedia: Honorius · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 76 languages
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453 BC
Spring and Autumn period: The house of Zhao defeats the house of Zhi, ending the Battle of Jinyang, a military conflict between the elite families of the State of Jin. Wikipedia: Spring and Autumn period · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 68 languages
Unconfirmed
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1988
A fire at Illinois Bell's Hinsdale Central Office triggers an extended 1AESS network outage once considered to be the "worst telecommunications disaster in US telephone industry history". Wikipedia: Illinois Bell · 3 languages
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1984
Corporal Denis Lortie enters the Quebec National Assembly and opens fire, killing three people and wounding 13. René Jalbert, Sergeant-at-Arms of the Assembly, succeeds in calming him, for which he will later receive the Cross of Valour. Wikipedia: Denis Lortie · 4 languages
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1942
World War II: The German 11th Army begins Operation Trappenjagd (Bustard Hunt) and destroys the bridgehead of the three Soviet armies defending the Kerch Peninsula. Wikipedia: 11th Army (Wehrmacht) · 25 languages
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1919
Edward George Honey proposes the idea of a moment of silence to commemorate the Armistice of 11 November 1918 which ended World War I. Wikipedia: Edward George Honey · 4 languages
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1898
The first games of the Italian football league system are played. Wikipedia: Italian football league system · 25 languages
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1877
At Gilmore's Gardens in New York City, the first Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show opens. Wikipedia: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show · 8 languages
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1639
William Coddington founds Newport, Rhode Island. Wikipedia: William Coddington · 4 languages
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1516
A group of imperial guards, led by Trịnh Duy Sản, murder Emperor Lê Tương Dực and flee, leaving the capital Thăng Long undefended. Wikipedia: Trần Cao rebellion · 1 language
World days
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Victory in Europe Day, and its related observances (Europe): Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War, continues to May 9 Wikipedia: Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War · 14 languages
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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (International) Wikipedia: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day · 31 languages
Technology
No entries.
Science
No entries.
Business
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1794
Branded a traitor during the Reign of Terror, French chemist Antoine Lavoisier, who was also a tax collector with the Ferme générale, is tried, convicted and guillotined in one day in Paris. Wikipedia: Reign of Terror · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 129 languages
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413
Emperor Honorius signs an edict providing tax relief for the Italian provinces Tuscia, Campania, Picenum, Samnium, Apulia, Lucania and Calabria, which were plundered by the Visigoths. Wikipedia: Honorius · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 76 languages
Sport
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2022
2022 Miami Grand Prix — Formula One motor race Wikipedia: 2022 Miami Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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2016
2016 French motorcycle Grand Prix — motorcycle race Wikipedia: 2016 French motorcycle Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2011
2011 Turkish Grand Prix — Formula One motor race Wikipedia: 2011 Turkish Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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2005
2005 Spanish Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2005 Wikipedia: 2005 Spanish Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1996
1996 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final — association football match Wikipedia: 1996 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1984
The Soviet Union announced the boycott of the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, citing security concerns. Wikipedia: 1984 Summer Olympics boycott · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 19 languages
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1977
1977 Spanish Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1977 Wikipedia: 1977 Spanish Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1974
1974 European Cup Winners' Cup final — association football match Wikipedia: 1974 European Cup Winners' Cup final · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1898
1898 Italian Football Championship — 1st sports season Wikipedia: 1898 Italian Football Championship · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
Unconfirmed
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1898
The first games of the Italian football league system are played. Wikipedia: Italian football league system · 25 languages
Culture
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1952
5th British Academy Film Awards — 1952 film awards ceremony Wikipedia: 5th British Academy Film Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1970
The Beatles release their 12th and final studio album Let It Be. Wikipedia: The Beatles · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1945
Western Allied invasion of Germany — 1945 offensive by the Western Allies during the final months of hostilities in the European theatre of World War II Wikipedia: Western Allied invasion of Germany · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
Cars
No entries.
Births
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2005
Oliver Bearman, English racing driver Wikipedia: Oliver Bearman · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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2003
Moulay Hassan, Crown Prince of Morocco Wikipedia: Moulay Hassan, Crown Prince of Morocco · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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2001
Jordyn Huitema, Canadian soccer player Wikipedia: Jordyn Huitema · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1996
6ix9ine, American rapper Wikipedia: 6ix9ine · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1993
Pat Cummins, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Pat Cummins · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1992
Olivia Culpo, American model and actress Wikipedia: Olivia Culpo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1992
Kevin Hayes, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Kevin Hayes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1990
Lane Johnson, American football player Wikipedia: Lane Johnson · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1990
Iyo Sky, Japanese wrestler Wikipedia: Iyo Sky · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1990
Kemba Walker, American basketball player Wikipedia: Kemba Walker · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1989
Lars Eller, Danish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Lars Eller · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1988
Trisha Paytas, American media personality Wikipedia: Trisha Paytas · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1987
Felix Jones, American football player Wikipedia: Felix Jones · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1987
Mark Noble, English footballer Wikipedia: Mark Noble · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1987
Kurt Tippett, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Kurt Tippett · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1986
Galen Rupp, American runner Wikipedia: Galen Rupp · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1985
Tommaso Ciampa, American wrestler Wikipedia: Tommaso Ciampa · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1982
Buakaw Banchamek, Thai kick-boxer Wikipedia: Buakaw Banchamek · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1982
Adrián González, American baseball player Wikipedia: Adrián González · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1981
Stephen Amell, Canadian actor Wikipedia: Stephen Amell · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1981
Andrea Barzagli, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Andrea Barzagli · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1980
Evgeny Lebedev, Russian-English publisher and philanthropist Wikipedia: Evgeny Lebedev · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1980
Michelle McManus, Scottish singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Michelle McManus · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1978
Lúcio, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Lúcio · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1977
Joe Bonamassa, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Joe Bonamassa · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1977
Bad News Brown, Canadian rapper, harmonica player, and actor (died 2011) Wikipedia: Bad News Brown (musician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1977
Theodoros Papaloukas, Greek basketball player Wikipedia: Theodoros Papaloukas · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1976
Martha Wainwright, Canadian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Martha Wainwright · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1975
Enrique Iglesias, Spanish-American singer-songwriter, producer, and actor Wikipedia: Enrique Iglesias · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 95 languages
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1974
Korey Stringer, American football player (died 2001) Wikipedia: Korey Stringer · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1973
Jesús Arellano, Mexican footballer Wikipedia: Jesús Arellano · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1973
Marcus Brigstocke, English comedian, actor, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Marcus Brigstocke · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1972
Darren Hayes, Australian singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Darren Hayes · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1972
Ray Whitney, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Ray Whitney (ice hockey) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1971
Candice Night, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Candice Night · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1970
Michael Bevan, Australian cricketer and coach Wikipedia: Michael Bevan · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1970
Naomi Klein, Canadian author and activist Wikipedia: Naomi Klein · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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1970
Luis Enrique, Spanish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Luis Enrique · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
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1969
Akebono Tarō, American-Japanese sumo wrestler, the 64th Yokozuna (died 2024) Wikipedia: Akebono Tarō · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1969
John Timu, New Zealand rugby player Wikipedia: John Timu (rugby) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1967
Viviana Durante, Italian ballerina and actress Wikipedia: Viviana Durante · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1966
Eileen Bowman, American actress Wikipedia: Eileen Bowman · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1966
Cláudio Taffarel, Brazilian footballer and coach Wikipedia: Cláudio Taffarel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1964
Melissa Gilbert, American actress and director Wikipedia: Melissa Gilbert · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1963
Anthony Field, Australian guitarist, songwriter, producer, and actor Wikipedia: Anthony Field · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1963
Michel Gondry, French director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Michel Gondry · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1961
Bill de Blasio, American politician, 109th Mayor of New York City Wikipedia: Bill de Blasio · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1961
David Winning, Canadian-American director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: David Winning · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1960
Franco Baresi, Italian footballer and coach (died 2026) Wikipedia: Franco Baresi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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1959
Ronnie Lott, American football player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Ronnie Lott · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1958
Roddy Doyle, Irish novelist, playwright, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Roddy Doyle · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1958
Brooks Newmark, American-English businessman and politician, Lord of the Treasury Wikipedia: Brooks Newmark · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1957
Bill Cowher, American football player, coach, and analyst Wikipedia: Bill Cowher · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1956
Jeff Wincott, Canadian actor and martial artist Wikipedia: Jeff Wincott · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1955
Mladen Markač, Croatian general Wikipedia: Mladen Markač · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1954
David Keith, American actor and director Wikipedia: David Keith (actor) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1953
Alex Van Halen, Dutch-American drummer Wikipedia: Alex Van Halen · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1952
Peter McNab, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2022) Wikipedia: Peter McNab · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1951
Philip Bailey, American singer-songwriter, drummer, and actor Wikipedia: Philip Bailey · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1951
Mike D'Antoni, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Mike D'Antoni · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1951
Chris Frantz, American drummer and producer Wikipedia: Chris Frantz · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1947
H. Robert Horvitz, American biologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: H. Robert Horvitz · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1947
John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan, Scottish historian and politician, Secretary of State for Defence Wikipedia: John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1945
Keith Jarrett, American pianist and composer Wikipedia: Keith Jarrett · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1944
Gary Glitter, English singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Gary Glitter · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1943
Pat Barker, English author Wikipedia: Pat Barker · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1942
Norman Lamont, Scottish banker and politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer Wikipedia: Norman Lamont · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1942
Terry Neill, Irish footballer and manager (died 2022) Wikipedia: Terry Neill · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1941
Bill Lockyer, American academic and politician, 30th Attorney General of California Wikipedia: Bill Lockyer · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1941
James Traficant, American lawyer and politician (died 2014) Wikipedia: James Traficant · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1940
Peter Benchley, American author and screenwriter (died 2006) Wikipedia: Peter Benchley · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1940
Irwin Cotler, Canadian lawyer and politician, 47th Canadian Minister of Justice Wikipedia: Irwin Cotler · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1940
Emilio Delgado, Mexican-American actor (died 2022) Wikipedia: Emilio Delgado · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1940
Ricky Nelson, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (died 1985) Wikipedia: Ricky Nelson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1940
Toni Tennille, American singer-songwriter and keyboard player Wikipedia: Toni Tennille · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1938
Jean Giraud, French author and illustrator (died 2012) Wikipedia: Jean Giraud · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1937
Mike Cuellar, Cuban-American baseball player (died 2010) Wikipedia: Mike Cuellar · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1937
Thomas Pynchon, American novelist Wikipedia: Thomas Pynchon · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
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1935
Jack Charlton, English footballer and manager (died 2020) Wikipedia: Jack Charlton · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1934
Leonard Hoffmann, Baron Hoffmann, South African-English lawyer and judge Wikipedia: Lennie Hoffmann, Baron Hoffmann · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1930
Heather Harper, Northern Irish soprano (died 2019) Wikipedia: Heather Harper · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1930
Doug Atkins, American football player (died 2015) Wikipedia: Doug Atkins · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1930
Gary Snyder, American poet, essayist, and translator Wikipedia: Gary Snyder · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1929
John C. Bogle, American businessman, investor, and philanthropist (died 2019) Wikipedia: John C. Bogle · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1929
Miyoshi Umeki, Japanese-American actress and singer (died 2007) Wikipedia: Miyoshi Umeki · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1928
Ted Sorensen, American lawyer, 8th White House Counsel (died 2010) Wikipedia: Ted Sorensen · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1926
David Attenborough, English environmentalist and television host Wikipedia: David Attenborough · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 92 languages
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1926
David Hurst, German actor (died 2019) Wikipedia: David Hurst · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1926
Don Rickles, American comedian and actor (died 2017) Wikipedia: Don Rickles · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
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1925
Ali Hassan Mwinyi, Tanzanian politician, 2nd President of Tanzania (died 2024) Wikipedia: Ali Hassan Mwinyi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1920
Saul Bass, American graphic designer and director (died 1996) Wikipedia: Saul Bass · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1920
Barbara Howard, Canadian sprinter and educator (died 2017) Wikipedia: Barbara Howard (athlete) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1920
Tom of Finland, Finnish illustrator (died 1991) Wikipedia: Tom of Finland · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1920
Gordon McClymont, Australian ecologist and academic (died 2000) Wikipedia: Gordon McClymont · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1919
Lex Barker, American actor (died 1973) Wikipedia: Lex Barker · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1916
João Havelange, Brazilian water polo player, lawyer, and businessman (died 2016) Wikipedia: João Havelange · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1916
Chinmayananda Saraswati, Indian spiritual leader and educator (died 1993) Wikipedia: Chinmayananda Saraswati · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1913
Bob Clampett, American animator, director, and producer (died 1984) Wikipedia: Bob Clampett · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1913
Sid James, South African-English actor and singer (died 1976) Wikipedia: Sid James · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1912
George Woodcock, Canadian author and poet (died 1995) Wikipedia: George Woodcock · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1911
Wilhelm Friedrich de Gaay Fortman, Dutch jurist and politician, Dutch Minister of The Interior (died 1997) Wikipedia: Gaius de Gaay Fortman · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1911
Robert Johnson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1938) Wikipedia: Robert Johnson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1910
Mary Lou Williams, American pianist and composer (died 1981) Wikipedia: Mary Lou Williams · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1906
Roberto Rossellini, Italian director and screenwriter (died 1977) Wikipedia: Roberto Rossellini · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
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1905
Red Nichols, American cornet player, composer, and bandleader (died 1965) Wikipedia: Red Nichols · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1904
John Snagge, English journalist (died 1996) Wikipedia: John Snagge · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1903
Fernandel, French actor and singer (died 1971) Wikipedia: Fernandel · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
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1902
André Michel Lwoff, French microbiologist and physician, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1994) Wikipedia: André Michel Lwoff · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1901
Turkey Stearnes, American baseball player (died 1979) Wikipedia: Turkey Stearnes · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1899
Arthur Q. Bryan, American actor, voice actor, comedian and radio personality (died 1959) Wikipedia: Arthur Q. Bryan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1899
Friedrich Hayek, Austrian economist and philosopher, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1992) Wikipedia: Friedrich Hayek · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 112 languages
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1899
Jacques Heim, French fashion designer (died 1967) Wikipedia: Jacques Heim · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1898
Aloysius Stepinac, Croatian cardinal (died 1960) Wikipedia: Aloysius Stepinac · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1895
James H. Kindelberger, American businessman (died 1962) Wikipedia: James H. Kindelberger · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1895
Fulton J. Sheen, American archbishop (died 1979) Wikipedia: Fulton J. Sheen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1895
Edmund Wilson, American critic, essayist, and editor (died 1972) Wikipedia: Edmund Wilson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1893
Francis Ouimet, American golfer (died 1967) Wikipedia: Francis Ouimet · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1893
Edd Roush, American baseball player and coach (died 1988) Wikipedia: Edd Roush · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1893
Teddy Wakelam, English rugby player and sportscaster (died 1963) Wikipedia: Teddy Wakelam · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1892
Adriaan Pelt, Dutch journalist and diplomat (died 1981) Wikipedia: Adriaan Pelt · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1885
Thomas B. Costain, Canadian journalist and author (died 1965) Wikipedia: Thomas B. Costain · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1884
Harry S. Truman, American colonel and politician, 33rd President of the United States (died 1972) Wikipedia: Harry S. Truman · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 198 languages
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1879
Wesley Coe, American shot putter, discus thrower, and tug of war competitor (died 1926) Wikipedia: Wesley Coe · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1876
Ludvig Karsten, Norwegian painter (died 1926) Wikipedia: Ludvig Karsten · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1867
Margarete Böhme, German novelist (died 1939) Wikipedia: Margarete Böhme · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1859
Johan Jensen, Danish mathematician and engineer (died 1925) Wikipedia: Johan Jensen (mathematician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1858
J. Meade Falkner, English author and poet (died 1932) Wikipedia: J. Meade Falkner · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1856
Pedro Lascuráin, Mexican politician (died 1952) Wikipedia: Pedro Lascuráin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1850
Ross Barnes, American baseball player and manager (died 1915) Wikipedia: Ross Barnes · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1846
Oscar Hammerstein I, American businessman and composer (died 1919) Wikipedia: Oscar Hammerstein I · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1842
Emil Christian Hansen, Danish physiologist and mycologist (died 1909) Wikipedia: Emil Christian Hansen · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1839
Adolphe-Basile Routhier, Canadian judge, author, and songwriter (died 1920) Wikipedia: Adolphe-Basile Routhier · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1835
Bertalan Székely, Hungarian painter and academic (died 1910) Wikipedia: Bertalan Székely · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1829
Louis Moreau Gottschalk, American pianist and composer (died 1869) Wikipedia: Louis Moreau Gottschalk · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1828
Henry Dunant, Swiss businessman and activist, co-founded the Red Cross, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1910) Wikipedia: Henry Dunant · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 107 languages
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1828
Charbel Makhluf, Lebanese monk and saint (died 1898) Wikipedia: Charbel Makhlouf · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1825
George Bruce Malleson, English-Indian colonel and author (died 1898) Wikipedia: George Bruce Malleson · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1824
William Walker, American physician, lawyer, journalist and mercenary (died 1860) Wikipedia: William Walker (filibuster) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1821
William Henry Vanderbilt, American businessman and philanthropist (died 1885) Wikipedia: William Henry Vanderbilt · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1818
Samuel Leonard Tilley, Canadian pharmacist and politician, 3rd Premier of New Brunswick (died 1896) Wikipedia: Samuel Leonard Tilley · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1815
Edward Tompkins, American lawyer and politician (died 1872) Wikipedia: Edward Tompkins · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1786
John Vianney, French priest and saint (died 1859) Wikipedia: John Vianney · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1753
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, Mexican priest and rebel leader (died 1811) Wikipedia: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1737
Edward Gibbon, English historian and politician (died 1794) Wikipedia: Edward Gibbon · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 105 languages
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1735
Nathaniel Dance-Holland, English painter and politician (died 1811) Wikipedia: Nathaniel Dance-Holland · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1720
William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire, English politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (died 1764) Wikipedia: William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1698
Henry Baker, English naturalist (died 1774) Wikipedia: Henry Baker (naturalist) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1670
Charles Beauclerk, 1st Duke of St Albans, English soldier and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire (died 1726) Wikipedia: Charles Beauclerk, 1st Duke of St Albans · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1653
Claude Louis Hector de Villars, French general and politician, French Minister of Defence (died 1734) Wikipedia: Claude Louis Hector de Villars, 1st Duke of Villars · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1641
Nicolaes Witsen, Mayor of Amsterdam, Netherlands (died 1717) Wikipedia: Nicolaes Witsen · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1639
Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Italian artist (died 1709) Wikipedia: Giovanni Battista Gaulli · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1632
Heino Heinrich Graf von Flemming, German field marshal and politician (died 1706) Wikipedia: Heino Heinrich Graf von Flemming · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1629
Niels Juel, Norwegian-Danish admiral (died 1697) Wikipedia: Niels Juel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1628
Angelo Italia, Sicilian Jesuit and architect (died 1700) Wikipedia: Angelo Italia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1622
Claes Rålamb, Swedish politician (died 1698) Wikipedia: Claes Rålamb · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1587
Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (died 1637) Wikipedia: Victor Amadeus I · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1551
Thomas Drury, English government informer and swindler (died 1603) Wikipedia: Thomas Drury (1551–1603) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1521
Peter Canisius, Dutch-Swiss priest and saint (died 1597) Wikipedia: Peter Canisius · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1508
Charles Wriothesley, English Officer of Arms (died 1562) Wikipedia: Charles Wriothesley · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1492
Andrea Alciato, Italian jurist and writer (died 1550) Wikipedia: Andrea Alciato · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1460
Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (died 1536) Wikipedia: Frederick I of Brandenburg-Ansbach · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1427
John Tiptoft, 1st Earl of Worcester, Lord High Treasurer (died 1470) Wikipedia: John Tiptoft, 1st Earl of Worcester · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1326
Joan I, Countess of Auvergne (died 1360) Wikipedia: Joan I of Auvergne · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
Unconfirmed
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1955
Patrick Hanrahan, American computer graphics researcher Wikipedia: Pat Hanrahan · 22 languages
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1943
Gamini Lokuge, Sri Lankan politician (died 2025) Wikipedia: Gamini Lokuge · 4 languages
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1940
William B. Jordan, American art historian (died 2018) Wikipedia: William B. Jordan · 7 languages
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1858
Heinrich Berté, Slovak-Austrian composer (died 1924) Wikipedia: Heinrich Berté · 12 languages
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1853
Dan Brouthers, American baseball player and manager (died 1932) Wikipedia: Dan Brouthers · 14 languages
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1745
Carl Stamitz, German violinist and composer (died 1801) Wikipedia: Carl Stamitz · 31 languages
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2025
Simon Mann, British military officer and mercenary (born 1952) Wikipedia: Simon Mann · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2024
Chris Cannon, American politician (born 1950) Wikipedia: Chris Cannon · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2024
Jimmy Johnson, American football player (born 1938) Wikipedia: Jimmy Johnson (cornerback) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2024
Pete McCloskey, American politician (born 1927) Wikipedia: Pete McCloskey · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2024
Ramón Fonseca Mora, Panamanian novelist and lawyer (born 1952) Wikipedia: Ramón Fonseca Mora · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2023
Rita Lee, Brazilian musician and author (born 1947) Wikipedia: Rita Lee · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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2022
Robert Gillmor, British wildlife artist and illustrator (born 1936) Wikipedia: Robert Gillmor · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2022
Dennis Waterman, English actor and singer (born 1948) Wikipedia: Dennis Waterman · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2021
Helmut Jahn, German-American architect (born 1940) Wikipedia: Helmut Jahn · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2019
Sprent Dabwido, President of Nauru from 2011 to 2013 (born 1972) Wikipedia: Sprent Dabwido · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2018
Big Bully Busick, American professional wrestler (born 1954) Wikipedia: Big Bully Busick · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2018
Anne V. Coates, British film editor (Lawrence of Arabia, The Elephant Man, Erin Brockovich), Oscar winner (1963) (born 1925) Wikipedia: Anne V. Coates · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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2016
William Schallert, American actor; president (1979–81) of the Screen Actors Guild (born 1922) Wikipedia: William Schallert · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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2015
Zeki Alasya, Turkish actor and director (born 1943) Wikipedia: Zeki Alasya · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2015
Mwepu Ilunga, Congolese footballer (born 1949) Wikipedia: Mwepu Ilunga · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2015
Juan Schwanner, Hungarian-Chilean footballer and manager (born 1921) Wikipedia: Juan Schwanner · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2015
Atanas Semerdzhiev, Bulgarian soldier and politician, 1st Vice President of Bulgaria (born 1924) Wikipedia: Atanas Semerdzhiev · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2014
Roger L. Easton, American scientist, co-invented the GPS (born 1921) Wikipedia: Roger L. Easton · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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2014
Nancy Malone, American actress, director, and producer (born 1935) Wikipedia: Nancy Malone · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2014
Jair Rodrigues, Brazilian singer (born 1939) Wikipedia: Jair Rodrigues · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2014
Joseph P. Teasdale, American lawyer and politician, 48th Governor of Missouri (born 1936) Wikipedia: Joseph P. Teasdale · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2013
Jeanne Cooper, American actress (born 1928) Wikipedia: Jeanne Cooper · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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2013
Bryan Forbes, English actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1926) Wikipedia: Bryan Forbes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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2013
Juan José Muñoz, Argentinian businessman (born 1950) Wikipedia: Juan José Muñoz · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2013
Hugh J. Silverman, American philosopher and theorist (born 1945) Wikipedia: Hugh J. Silverman · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2012
Maurice Sendak, American author and illustrator (born 1928) Wikipedia: Maurice Sendak · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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2012
Ampon Tangnoppakul, Thai criminal (born 1948) Wikipedia: Ampon Tangnoppakul · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2012
Roman Totenberg, Polish-American violinist and educator (born 1911) Wikipedia: Roman Totenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2011
Lionel Rose, Australian boxer (born 1948) Wikipedia: Lionel Rose · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2009
Dom DiMaggio, American baseball player (born 1917) Wikipedia: Dom DiMaggio · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2008
Eddy Arnold, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (born 1918) Wikipedia: Eddy Arnold · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2008
François Sterchele, Belgian footballer (born 1982) Wikipedia: François Sterchele · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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2007
Philip R. Craig, American author and poet (born 1933) Wikipedia: Philip R. Craig · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2007
Carson Whitsett, American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer (born 1945) Wikipedia: Carson Whitsett · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2006
Iain Macmillan, Scottish photographer and author (born 1938) Wikipedia: Iain Macmillan · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2005
Jean Carrière, French author (born 1928) Wikipedia: Jean Carrière · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2005
Nicolás Vuyovich, Argentinian race car driver (born 1981) Wikipedia: Nicolás Vuyovich · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2003
Elvira Pagã, Brazilian vedette, singer, and artist (born 1920) Wikipedia: Elvira Pagã · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2000
Pita Amor, Mexican poet and author (born 1918) Wikipedia: Pita Amor · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2000
Dédé Fortin, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1962) Wikipedia: Dédé Fortin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2000
Henry Nicols, American activist (born 1973) Wikipedia: Henry Nicols · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1999
Dirk Bogarde, English actor and screenwriter (born 1921) Wikipedia: Dirk Bogarde · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1999
Ed Gilbert, American actor (born 1931) Wikipedia: Ed Gilbert · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1999
Dana Plato, American actress (born 1964) Wikipedia: Dana Plato · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1999
Soeman Hs, Indonesian author and educator (born 1904) Wikipedia: Soeman Hs · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1998
Johannes Kotkas, Estonian wrestler (born 1915) Wikipedia: Johannes Kotkas · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1998
Charles Rebozo, American banker and businessman (born 1912) Wikipedia: Bebe Rebozo · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1996
Beryl Burton, English cyclist (born 1937) Wikipedia: Beryl Burton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 16 languages
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1996
Luis Miguel Dominguín, Spanish bullfighter (born 1926) Wikipedia: Luis Miguel Dominguín · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1996
Larry Levis, American poet, author, and critic (born 1946) Wikipedia: Larry Levis · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1996
Garth Williams, American illustrator (born 1912) Wikipedia: Garth Williams · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1995
Teresa Teng, Taiwanese singer (born 1953) Wikipedia: Teresa Teng · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
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1994
George Peppard, American actor and producer (born 1928) Wikipedia: George Peppard · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1993
Avram Davidson, American soldier and author (born 1923) Wikipedia: Avram Davidson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1992
Joyce Ricketts, American baseball player (born 1933) Wikipedia: Joyce Ricketts · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1991
Jean Langlais, French pianist and composer (born 1907) Wikipedia: Jean Langlais · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1991
Rudolf Serkin, Czech-Austrian pianist and educator (born 1903) Wikipedia: Rudolf Serkin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1990
Luigi Nono, Italian composer and educator (born 1924) Wikipedia: Luigi Nono · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1988
Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction writer and screenwriter (born 1907) Wikipedia: Robert A. Heinlein · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 101 languages
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1987
Doris Stokes, English psychic and author (born 1920) Wikipedia: Doris Stokes · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1986
Ernle Bradford, English historian and author (born 1922) Wikipedia: Ernle Bradford · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1985
Robert Halperin, American yachtsman (born 1908) Wikipedia: Robert Halperin · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1985
Karl Marx, German conductor and composer (born 1897) Wikipedia: Karl Marx (composer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1985
Theodore Sturgeon, American author and critic (born 1918) Wikipedia: Theodore Sturgeon · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1985
Dolph Sweet, American actor (born 1920) Wikipedia: Dolph Sweet · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1984
Lila Bell Wallace, American publisher, co-founded Reader's Digest (born 1890) Wikipedia: Lila Acheson Wallace · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1984
Gino Bianco, Italian-Brazilian race car driver (born 1916) Wikipedia: Gino Bianco · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1983
John Fante, American author and screenwriter (born 1909) Wikipedia: John Fante · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1982
Neil Bogart, American record producer, co-founded Casablanca Records (born 1943) Wikipedia: Neil Bogart · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1982
Gilles Villeneuve, Canadian race car driver (born 1950) Wikipedia: Gilles Villeneuve · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
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1981
Uri Zvi Greenberg, Israeli poet and journalist (born 1896) Wikipedia: Uri Zvi Greenberg · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1980
Geoffrey Baker, English Field Marshal and Chief of the General Staff of the British Army (born 1920) Wikipedia: Geoffrey Baker (British Army officer) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1975
Avery Brundage, American businessman and art collector (born 1887) Wikipedia: Avery Brundage · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1972
Beatrice Helen Worsley, Mexican-Canadian computer scientist (born 1921) Wikipedia: Beatrice Worsley · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1969
Remington Kellogg, American zoologist and paleontologist (born 1892) Wikipedia: Remington Kellogg · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1965
Wally Hardinge, English cricketer and footballer (born 1886) Wikipedia: Wally Hardinge · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1960
J. H. C. Whitehead, Indian-English mathematician and academic (born 1904) Wikipedia: J. H. C. Whitehead · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1952
William Fox, Austrian businessman, founded Fox Theatres (born 1879) Wikipedia: William Fox (producer) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1950
Vital Brazil, Brazilian physician and immunologist (born 1865) Wikipedia: Vital Brazil · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1948
U Saw, Burmese politician, Prime Minister of Burma (born 1900) Wikipedia: U Saw · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1947
Harry Gordon Selfridge, American-English businessman, founded Selfridges (born 1858) Wikipedia: Harry Gordon Selfridge · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1945
Frank Bourne, British soldier, last survivor of the Battle of Rorke's Drift (born 1854) Wikipedia: Frank Bourne · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1945
Julius Hirsch, German footballer (born 1892) Wikipedia: Julius Hirsch · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1945
Wilhelm Rediess, German SS officer (born 1900) Wikipedia: Wilhelm Rediess · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1945
Bernhard Rust, German lieutenant and Nazi politician (born 1883) Wikipedia: Bernhard Rust · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1945
Josef Terboven, German lieutenant and Nazi politician, commissioner of German occupied Norway (born 1898) Wikipedia: Josef Terboven · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1944
Themistoklis Diakidis, Greek high jumper (born 1882) Wikipedia: Themistoklis Diakidis · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1943
Mordechai Anielewicz, Polish commander (born 1919) Wikipedia: Mordechai Anielewicz · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1942
Nikolai Reek, Estonian general and politician, 11th Estonian Minister of War (born 1890) Wikipedia: Nikolai Reek · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1941
Natalie, queen consort of Serbia (born 1859) Wikipedia: Natalie of Serbia · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1941
Tore Svennberg, Swedish actor and director (born 1858) Wikipedia: Tore Svennberg · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1936
Oswald Spengler, German historian and philosopher (born 1880) Wikipedia: Oswald Spengler · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
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1907
Edmund G. Ross, American soldier and politician, 13th Governor of New Mexico Territory (born 1826) Wikipedia: Edmund G. Ross · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1903
Paul Gauguin, French painter and sculptor (born 1848) Wikipedia: Paul Gauguin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 133 languages
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1893
Manuel González Flores, Mexican general and president, 1880–1884 (born 1833) Wikipedia: Manuel González Flores · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 31 languages
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1891
Helena Blavatsky, Russian-English mystic and author (born 1831) Wikipedia: Helena Blavatsky · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
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1891
John Robertson, English-Australian politician, 5th Premier of New South Wales (born 1816) Wikipedia: John Robertson (premier) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1880
Gustave Flaubert, French novelist (born 1821) Wikipedia: Gustave Flaubert · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 160 languages
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1853
Jan Roothaan, Dutch priest, 21st Superior General of the Society of Jesus (born 1785) Wikipedia: Jan Roothaan · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1842
Jules Dumont d'Urville, French admiral and explorer (born 1790) Wikipedia: Jules Dumont d'Urville · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1837
Alexander Balashov, Russian general and politician, Russian Minister of Police (born 1770) Wikipedia: Alexander Balashov · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1828
Mauro Giuliani, Italian guitarist, cellist, and composer (born 1781) Wikipedia: Mauro Giuliani · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 30 languages
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1822
John Stark, American general (born 1728) Wikipedia: John Stark · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1819
Kamehameha I, king of the Hawaiian Islands (born 1738) Wikipedia: Kamehameha I · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1794
Antoine Lavoisier, French chemist and biologist (born 1743) Wikipedia: Antoine Lavoisier · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 129 languages
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1788
Giovanni Antonio Scopoli, Italian physician and botanist (born 1723) Wikipedia: Giovanni Antonio Scopoli · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1785
Étienne François, duc de Choiseul, French general and politician, Prime Minister of France (born 1719) Wikipedia: Étienne François de Choiseul, Duke of Choiseul · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1785
Pietro Longhi, Italian painter (born 1701) Wikipedia: Pietro Longhi · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1782
Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal, Portuguese politician, Prime Minister of Portugal (born 1699) Wikipedia: Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1781
Richard Jago, English priest and poet (born 1715) Wikipedia: Richard Jago · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1773
Ali Bey al-Kabir, Egyptian sultan (born 1728) Wikipedia: Ali Bey al-Kabir · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1766
Samuel Chandler, English minister and author (born 1693) Wikipedia: Samuel Chandler · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1668
Catherine of St. Augustine, French-Canadian nun and saint (born 1632) Wikipedia: Catherine of St. Augustine · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1551
Barbara Radziwiłł, queen of Poland (born 1520) Wikipedia: Barbara Radziwiłł · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1538
Edward Foxe, English bishop and academic (born 1496) Wikipedia: Edward Foxe · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1473
John Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, English politician (born 1420) Wikipedia: John Stafford, 1st Earl of Wiltshire · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1319
Haakon V, king of Norway (born 1270) Wikipedia: Haakon V · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1278
Duan Zong, Chinese emperor (born 1269) Wikipedia: Emperor Duanzong · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1220
Rikissa of Denmark, queen of Sweden Wikipedia: Rikissa of Denmark · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1192
Ottokar IV, duke of Styria (born 1163) Wikipedia: Ottokar IV of Styria · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1157
Ahmed Sanjar, Seljuk sultan (born 1086) Wikipedia: Ahmad Sanjar · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
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997
Tai Zong, Chinese emperor (born 939) Wikipedia: Emperor Taizong of Song · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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685
Pope Benedict II Wikipedia: Pope Benedict II · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
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615
Pope Boniface IV (born 550) Wikipedia: Pope Boniface IV · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
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535
Pope John II Wikipedia: Pope John II · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
Unconfirmed
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1972
Pandurang Vaman Kane, Indian Indologist and Sanskrit scholar, Bharat Ratna awardee (born 1880) Wikipedia: Pandurang Vaman Kane · 24 languages
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1959
John Fraser, Canadian soccer player (born 1881) Wikipedia: Football at the 1904 Summer Olympics – Men's team squads · 5 languages
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1925
John Beresford, Irish polo player (born 1847) Wikipedia: John Beresford, 5th Baron Decies · 14 languages
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