Events on 21 November include:
- Bombs exploded in two pubs in central Birmingham, England, killing 21 people and leading to the imprisonment of six people who were later exonerated (1974)
- The Natural History Museum, London announces that the "Piltdown Man" skull, initially believed to be one of the most important fossilized hominid skulls ever found, is a hoax (1953)
- Irish War of Independence: On Bloody Sunday in Dublin, the IRA assassinated a group of British intelligence agents, and British forces killed 14 civilians at a Gaelic football match at Croke Park (1920)
This page gathers 70 events, 208 births and 117 deaths recorded on this day, from 164 BC to 2022.
Events · United Kingdom
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1974
Bombs exploded in two pubs in central Birmingham, England, killing 21 people and leading to the imprisonment of six people who were later exonerated. Wikipedia: Birmingham pub bombings
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1953
The Natural History Museum, London announces that the "Piltdown Man" skull, initially believed to be one of the most important fossilized hominid skulls ever found, is a hoax. Wikipedia: Natural History Museum, London
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1920
Irish War of Independence: On Bloody Sunday in Dublin, the IRA assassinated a group of British intelligence agents, and British forces killed 14 civilians at a Gaelic football match at Croke Park. Wikipedia: Irish War of Independence
Around the world
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2022
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake on the Indonesian island of Java kills between 335 and 602 people. Wikipedia: 2022 West Java earthquake
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2021
An SUV plows through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, killing six and injuring 62. Wikipedia: Waukesha Christmas parade attack
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2019
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is indicted on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Wikipedia: Benjamin Netanyahu
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2019
Tesla launches the SUV Cybertruck. A gaffe occurs during the launch event when its "unbreakable" windows shatter during demonstration. Wikipedia: Tesla, Inc.
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2017
Robert Mugabe formally resigns as President of Zimbabwe, after thirty-seven years in office. Wikipedia: Robert Mugabe
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2015
The Belgian government imposed a four-day security lockdown in Brussels based on information about potential terrorist attacks. Wikipedia: 2015 Brussels lockdown
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2014
A stampede in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe caused by the police firing tear gas kills at least eleven people and injures 40 others. Wikipedia: Kwekwe stadium stampede
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2013
Fifty-four people are killed when the roof of a shopping center collapses in Riga, Latvia. Wikipedia: Zolitūde shopping centre roof collapse
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2013
Massive protests start in Ukraine after President Viktor Yanukovych suspended signing the Ukraine–European Union Association Agreement. Wikipedia: Euromaidan
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2012
A remote-controlled bomb exploded on a bus in Tel Aviv, Israel, injuring at least 28 people on board. Wikipedia: 2012 Tel Aviv bus bombing
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2009
An explosion in a coal mine in Heilongjiang, China, killed 108 miners. Wikipedia: 2009 Heilongjiang mine explosion
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2006
Anti-Syrian Lebanese politician and government minister Pierre Gemayel is assassinated in suburban Beirut. Wikipedia: Pierre Amine Gemayel
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2004
The second round of the Ukrainian presidential election is held, giving rise to massive protests and controversy over the election's integrity. Wikipedia: 2004 Ukrainian presidential election
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2004
Dominica is hit by the most destructive earthquake in its history. The northern half of the island sustains the most damage, especially the town of Portsmouth. In neighboring Guadeloupe, one person is killed. Wikipedia: Dominica
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2004
The Paris Club agrees to write off 80% (up to $100 billion) of Iraq's external debt. Wikipedia: Paris Club
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2004
China Eastern Airlines Flight 5210 crashes after takeoff from Baotou Donghe Airport, killing 55. Wikipedia: China Eastern Airlines Flight 5210
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2002
NATO invites Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia to become members. Wikipedia: NATO
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2002
Arturo Guzmán Decena, founder of Los Zetas and high-member of the Gulf Cartel, is killed in a shoot-out with the Mexican Army and the police. Wikipedia: Arturo Guzmán Decena
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1998
Finnish satanist Jarno Elg kills a 23-year-old man and performs a ritual-like cutting and eating of body parts in Hyvinkää, Finland. Wikipedia: Satanism
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1996
Humberto Vidal explosion: Thirty-three people die when a Humberto Vidal shoe shop in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico explodes. Wikipedia: Humberto Vidal explosion
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1995
The Dayton Agreement is initialed at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton, Ohio, ending three and a half years of war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Wikipedia: Dayton Agreement
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1992
A major tornado strikes the Houston, Texas area during the afternoon. Over the next two days the largest tornado outbreak ever to occur in the US during November spawns over 100 tornadoes. Wikipedia: Tornado
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1990
Bangkok Airways Flight 125 crashes on approach to Samui Airport, killing 38. Wikipedia: Bangkok Airways Flight 125
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1989
Aeroflot Flight 37577 crashes on approach to Sovetsky Airport, killing 32. Wikipedia: Sovetsky Airport
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1986
National Security Council member Oliver North and his secretary start to shred documents allegedly implicating them in the Iran–Contra affair. Wikipedia: Oliver North
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1985
United States Navy intelligence analyst Jonathan Pollard is arrested for spying after being caught giving Israel classified information on Arab nations. He is subsequently sentenced to life in prison. Wikipedia: Jonathan Pollard
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1980
A fire broke out at the MGM Grand Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, killing 85 people and injuring 650 others. Wikipedia: MGM Grand fire
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1979
The United States Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, is attacked by a mob and set on fire, killing four. Wikipedia: Islamabad
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1977
"God Defend New Zealand" became New Zealand's second national anthem, on equal standing with "God Save the King", which had been the traditional anthem since 1840. Wikipedia: God Defend New Zealand
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1972
Voters in South Korea overwhelmingly approve a new constitution, giving legitimacy to Park Chung Hee and the Fourth Republic. Wikipedia: Park Chung Hee
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1971
Indian troops, partly aided by Mukti Bahini (Bengali guerrillas), defeat the Pakistan army in the Battle of Garibpur. Wikipedia: Mukti Bahini
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1970
Vietnam War: American forces raided the North Vietnamese Sơn Tây prison camp in an attempt to rescue 61 American POWs who were thought to be held there. Wikipedia: Vietnam War
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1969
U.S. President Richard Nixon and Japanese Premier Eisaku Satō agree on the return of Okinawa to Japanese control in 1972. The U.S. retains rights to bases on the island, but these are to be nuclear-free. Wikipedia: Richard Nixon
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1969
The first permanent ARPANET link is established between UCLA and SRI. Wikipedia: ARPANET
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1967
Vietnam War: American General William Westmoreland tells news reporters: "I am absolutely certain that whereas in 1965 the enemy was winning, today he is certainly losing." Wikipedia: Vietnam War
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1964
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, connecting Staten Island and Brooklyn in New York City, opened to traffic as the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time. Wikipedia: Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge
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1964
Second Vatican Council: The third session of the Roman Catholic Church's ecumenical council closes. Wikipedia: Second Vatican Council
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1962
The Chinese People's Liberation Army declares a unilateral ceasefire in the Sino-Indian War. Wikipedia: People's Liberation Army
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1961
La Ronde (pictured), the first revolving restaurant in the United States, was inaugurated. Wikipedia: La Ronde (restaurant)
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1959
American disc jockey Alan Freed (pictured), who popularized the term rock and roll, was fired from WABC-AM for his role in the payola scandal. Wikipedia: Disc jockey
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1954
People's Action Party, an eventual dominative political party in Singapore, was established. Wikipedia: People's Action Party
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1950
Two trains collided near Valemount, Canada, killing 21 people; the subsequent trial brought future prime minister John Diefenbaker to greater political attention. Wikipedia: Canoe River train crash
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1945
Manzanar (pictured), a camp in California for the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, was closed. Wikipedia: Manzanar
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1945
The United Auto Workers strike 92 General Motors plants in 50 cities to back up worker demands for a 30-percent raise. Wikipedia: 1945–1946 General Motors strike
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1944
World War II: American submarine USS Sealion sinks the Japanese battleship Kongō and Japanese destroyer Urakaze in the Formosa Strait. Wikipedia: World War II
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1942
The completion of the Alaska Highway (also known as the Alcan Highway) is celebrated (however, the highway is not usable by standard road vehicles until 1943). Wikipedia: Alaska Highway
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1927
Columbine Mine massacre: Striking coal miners are allegedly attacked with machine guns by a detachment of Colorado state police dressed in civilian clothes. Wikipedia: Columbine Mine massacre
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1922
Rebecca Latimer Felton became the first woman to serve in the United States Senate, albeit for only one day. Wikipedia: Rebecca Latimer Felton
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1918
The Flag of Estonia, previously used by pro-independence activists, is formally adopted as the national flag of the Republic of Estonia. Wikipedia: Flag of Estonia
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1918
The Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act 1918 is passed, allowing women to stand for Parliament in the UK. Wikipedia: Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act 1918
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1918
A pogrom takes place in Lwów (now Lviv); over three days, at least 50 Jews and 270 Ukrainian Christians are killed by Poles. Wikipedia: Lwów pogrom (1918)
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1916
World War I: Mines from SM U-73 sink HMHS Britannic, the largest ship lost in the war. Wikipedia: World War I
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1910
Sailors on board Brazil's warships including the Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Bahia, violently rebel in what is now known as the Revolta da Chibata (Revolt of the Lash). Wikipedia: Brazilian battleship Minas Geraes
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1905
Albert Einstein's paper that leads to the mass–energy equivalence formula, E = mc², is published in the journal Annalen der Physik. Wikipedia: Albert Einstein
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1902
The Philadelphia Football Athletics defeat the Kanaweola Athletic Club of Elmira, New York, 39–0, in the first-ever professional American football night game. Wikipedia: Philadelphia Athletics (NFL)
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1900
Claude Monet's paintings shown at Gallery Durand-Ruel in Paris. Wikipedia: Claude Monet
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1894
First Sino-Japanese War: After capturing the Chinese city of Port Arthur, the Japanese army began a massacre of the city's soldiers and civilians. Wikipedia: First Sino-Japanese War
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1877
Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph, a device able to record and play sound. Wikipedia: Thomas Edison
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1861
American Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis appoints Judah Benjamin Secretary of War. Wikipedia: American Civil War
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1851
Mutineers take control of the Chilean penal colony of Punta Arenas in the Strait of Magellan. Wikipedia: Mutiny of Cambiazo
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1789
North Carolina ratifies the United States Constitution and is admitted as the 12th U.S. state. Wikipedia: North Carolina
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1783
In Paris, Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent d'Arlandes make the first untethered hot air balloon flight. Wikipedia: Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier
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1676
The Danish astronomer Ole Rømer presents the first quantitative measurements of the speed of light. Wikipedia: Astronomer
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1620
The Mayflower Compact, the first governing document of the Plymouth Colony, was signed by 41 of the Mayflower's passengers while the ship was anchored in what is now Provincetown Harbor. Wikipedia: Mayflower Compact
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1386
Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur captured and sacked the Georgian capital Tbilisi and forced King Bagrat V to convert to Islam. Wikipedia: Turco-Mongol tradition
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235
Pope Anterus succeeds Pontian as the nineteenth pope. Wikipedia: Pope Anterus
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164 BC
Judas Maccabeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family, rededicates the Temple in Jerusalem, an event that is commemorated each year by the festival of Hanukkah. (25 Kislev 3597 in the Hebrew calendar.) Wikipedia: Judas Maccabeus
World days
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World Television Day (United Nations observance) Wikipedia: World Television Day
Technology
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2019
Tesla launches the SUV Cybertruck. A gaffe occurs during the launch event when its "unbreakable" windows shatter during demonstration. Wikipedia: Tesla, Inc.
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1969
The first permanent ARPANET link is established between UCLA and SRI. Wikipedia: ARPANET
Science
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1905
Albert Einstein's paper that leads to the mass–energy equivalence formula, E = mc², is published in the journal Annalen der Physik. Wikipedia: Albert Einstein
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1676
The Danish astronomer Ole Rømer presents the first quantitative measurements of the speed of light. Wikipedia: Astronomer
Business
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Sport
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1920
Irish War of Independence: On Bloody Sunday in Dublin, the IRA assassinated a group of British intelligence agents, and British forces killed 14 civilians at a Gaelic football match at Croke Park. Wikipedia: Irish War of Independence
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2014
A stampede in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe caused by the police firing tear gas kills at least eleven people and injures 40 others. Wikipedia: Kwekwe stadium stampede
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1902
The Philadelphia Football Athletics defeat the Kanaweola Athletic Club of Elmira, New York, 39–0, in the first-ever professional American football night game. Wikipedia: Philadelphia Athletics (NFL)
Culture
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1953
The Natural History Museum, London announces that the "Piltdown Man" skull, initially believed to be one of the most important fossilized hominid skulls ever found, is a hoax. Wikipedia: Natural History Museum, London
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1900
Claude Monet's paintings shown at Gallery Durand-Ruel in Paris. Wikipedia: Claude Monet
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164 BC
Judas Maccabeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family, rededicates the Temple in Jerusalem, an event that is commemorated each year by the festival of Hanukkah. (25 Kislev 3597 in the Hebrew calendar.) Wikipedia: Judas Maccabeus
Births
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2004
Liz, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Liz (South Korean singer)
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2004
Rico Lewis, English footballer Wikipedia: Rico Lewis
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2001
Rizky Ridho, Indonesian footballer Wikipedia: Rizky Ridho
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2000
Isabel May, American actress Wikipedia: Isabel May
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2000
Matt O'Riley, English-Danish footballer Wikipedia: Matt O'Riley
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1999
Jaelin Howell, American soccer player Wikipedia: Jaelin Howell
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1998
Ognjen Ilić, Serbian cyclist Wikipedia: Ognjen Ilić
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1998
Vangelis Pavlidis, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Vangelis Pavlidis
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1997
Reo Hatate, Japanese footballer Wikipedia: Reo Hatate
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1995
Chris Chiozza, American basketball player Wikipedia: Chris Chiozza
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1995
Vladislav Gavrikov, Russian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Vladislav Gavrikov
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1994
Andreas Johnsson, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Andreas Johnsson
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1994
Saúl Ñíguez, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Saúl (footballer, born 1994)
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1994
Wyatt Teller, American football player Wikipedia: Wyatt Teller
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1991
Almaz Ayana, Ethiopian sprinter Wikipedia: Almaz Ayana
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1991
Lewis Dunk, English footballer Wikipedia: Lewis Dunk
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1991
Peni Terepo, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Peni Terepo
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1990
Dani King, English cyclist Wikipedia: Dani Rowe
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1990
Georgie Twigg, English field hockey player Wikipedia: Georgie Twigg
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1989
Will Buckley, English footballer Wikipedia: Will Buckley (footballer)
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1989
Dárvin Chávez, Mexican footballer Wikipedia: Dárvin Chávez
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1989
Fabian Delph, English footballer Wikipedia: Fabian Delph
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1989
José Pirela, Venezuelan baseball player Wikipedia: José Pirela
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1989
Chris Singleton, American basketball player Wikipedia: Chris Singleton (basketball, born 1989)
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1989
Justin Tucker, American football player Wikipedia: Justin Tucker
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1988
Larry Sanders, American basketball player Wikipedia: Larry Sanders (basketball)
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1988
Len Väljas, Canadian skier Wikipedia: Len Väljas
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1988
Preston Zimmerman, American soccer player Wikipedia: Preston Zimmerman
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1987
Stefan Glarner, Swiss footballer Wikipedia: Stefan Glarner
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1987
Eesha Karavade, Indian chess player Wikipedia: Eesha Karavade
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1987
Karl Stollery, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Karl Stollery
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1986
Colleen Ballinger, American YouTuber, comedian, actress, and singer Wikipedia: Colleen Ballinger
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1986
Ben Bishop, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Ben Bishop
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1986
Kristof Goddaert, Belgian cyclist (died 2014) Wikipedia: Kristof Goddaert
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1986
Sam Palladio, English actor and musician Wikipedia: Sam Palladio
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1985
Carly Rae Jepsen, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Carly Rae Jepsen
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1985
Jesús Navas, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Jesús Navas
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1985
Nicola Silvestri, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Nicola Silvestri
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1984
Álvaro Bautista, Spanish motorcycle racer Wikipedia: Álvaro Bautista
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1984
Josh Boone, American basketball player Wikipedia: Josh Boone (basketball)
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1984
Lindsey Haun, American actress, singer, and director Wikipedia: Lindsey Haun
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1984
Jena Malone, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Jena Malone
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1983
Brie Bella, American wrestler and television personality Wikipedia: Brie Bella
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1983
Nikki Bella, American wrestler and television personality Wikipedia: Nikki Bella
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1982
Ioana Ciolacu, Romanian fashion designer Wikipedia: Ioana Ciolacu
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1982
Georgios Kalogiannidis, Greek archer Wikipedia: Georgios Kalogiannidis
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1982
John Lucas III, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: John Lucas III
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1981
Wesley Britt, American football player Wikipedia: Wesley Britt
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1981
Ainārs Kovals, Latvian javelin thrower Wikipedia: Ainārs Kovals
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1981
Jonny Magallón, Mexican footballer Wikipedia: Jonny Magallón
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1980
Hank Blalock, American baseball player Wikipedia: Hank Blalock
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1980
Alec Brownstein, American author and director Wikipedia: Alec Brownstein
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1980
Leonardo González, Costa Rican footballer Wikipedia: Leonardo González (Costa Rican footballer)
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1979
Vincenzo Iaquinta, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Vincenzo Iaquinta
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1979
Stromile Swift, American basketball player Wikipedia: Stromile Swift
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1979
Alex Tanguay, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Alex Tanguay
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1978
Daniel Bradshaw, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Daniel Bradshaw
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1978
Lucía Jiménez, Spanish actress and singer Wikipedia: Lucía Jiménez
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1977
Michael Batiste, American basketball player Wikipedia: Michael Batiste
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1977
Yolande James, Canadian lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Yolande James
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1977
Jonas Jennings, American football player Wikipedia: Jonas Jennings
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1976
Mihaela Botezan, Romanian long-distance runner Wikipedia: Mihaela Botezan
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1976
Saleem Elahi, Pakistani cricketer Wikipedia: Saleem Elahi
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1976
Martin Meichelbeck, German footballer Wikipedia: Martin Meichelbeck
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1976
Daniel Whiston, English figure skater Wikipedia: Daniel Whiston
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1976
Michael Wilson, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Michael Wilson (Australian footballer)
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1975
Jimmi Simpson, American actor Wikipedia: Jimmi Simpson
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1974
Marina de Tavira, Mexican actress Wikipedia: Marina de Tavira
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1972
Rich Johnston, English author and critic Wikipedia: Rich Johnston
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1972
Rain Phoenix, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Rain Phoenix
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1972
Galina Kukleva, Russian biathlete (died 2026) Wikipedia: Galina Kukleva
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1971
Michael Strahan, American football player, actor, and talk show host Wikipedia: Michael Strahan
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1970
Karen Davila, Filipino journalist Wikipedia: Karen Davila
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1970
Justin Langer, Australian cricketer and coach Wikipedia: Justin Langer
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1969
Ken Griffey Jr., American baseball player and actor Wikipedia: Ken Griffey Jr.
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1968
Jan Bertels, Belgian politician Wikipedia: Jan Bertels
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1968
Andy Caddick, New Zealand-English cricketer Wikipedia: Andy Caddick
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1968
Alex James, English singer-songwriter, bass player Wikipedia: Alex James (bassist)
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1968
Antonio Tarver, American boxer, sportscaster, and actor Wikipedia: Antonio Tarver
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1967
Ken Block, American race car driver (died 2023) Wikipedia: Ken Block
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1967
Tripp Cromer, American baseball player Wikipedia: Tripp Cromer
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1967
Toshihiko Koga, Japanese martial artist (died 2021) Wikipedia: Toshihiko Koga
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1967
Amanda Lepore, American model and singer Wikipedia: Amanda Lepore
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1966
Troy Aikman, American football player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Troy Aikman
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1966
Evgeny Bareev, Russian chess player and coach Wikipedia: Evgeny Bareev
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1966
Thanasis Kolitsidakis, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Thanasis Kolitsidakis
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1965
Björk, Icelandic singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Björk
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1965
Reggie Lewis, American basketball player (died 1993) Wikipedia: Reggie Lewis
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1964
Shane Douglas, American wrestler and manager Wikipedia: Shane Douglas
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1964
Olden Polynice, Haitian-American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Olden Polynice
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1964
Liza Tarbuck, English actress, television and radio presenter Wikipedia: Liza Tarbuck
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1963
Dave Molyneux, Manx motorcycle racer Wikipedia: Dave Molyneux
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1963
Nicollette Sheridan, English actress Wikipedia: Nicollette Sheridan
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1962
Steven Curtis Chapman, American Christian music singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, actor, author, and social activist Wikipedia: Steven Curtis Chapman
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1962
Alan Smith, English football player Wikipedia: Alan Smith (footballer, born 1962)
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1961
João Domingos Pinto, Portuguese footballer and manager Wikipedia: João Pinto (footballer, born 1961)
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1960
Mark Bailey, English rugby player, author, and educator Wikipedia: Mark Bailey (rugby union)
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1960
Brian McNamara, American actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Brian McNamara
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1960
Brian Ritchie, American bass player and songwriter Wikipedia: Brian Ritchie
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1959
Sergei Ratnikov, Estonian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Sergei Ratnikov
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1956
Cherry Jones, American actress Wikipedia: Cherry Jones
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1955
Peter Koppes, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Peter Koppes
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1955
Cedric Maxwell, American basketball player, coach, and sportscaster Wikipedia: Cedric Maxwell
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1955
Glenn Ridge, Australian radio and television host and producer Wikipedia: Glenn Ridge
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1954
Fiona Pitt-Kethley, English journalist, author, and poet Wikipedia: Fiona Pitt-Kethley
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1953
Tina Brown, English-American journalist and author Wikipedia: Tina Brown
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1952
Mervyn Davies, Baron Davies of Abersoch, Welsh banker and politician Wikipedia: Mervyn Davies, Baron Davies of Abersoch
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1952
Janne Kristiansen, Norwegian lawyer and jurist Wikipedia: Janne Kristiansen
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1952
Lorna Luft, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Lorna Luft
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1950
Hisham Barakat, Egyptian lawyer and judge (died 2015) Wikipedia: Hisham Barakat
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1950
Livingston Taylor, American singer-songwriter and musician Wikipedia: Livingston Taylor
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1948
Alphonse Mouzon, American jazz drummer (died 2016) Wikipedia: Alphonse Mouzon
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1948
Michel Suleiman, Lebanese general and politician, 16th President of Lebanon Wikipedia: Michel Suleiman
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1945
Vincent Di Fate, American artist Wikipedia: Vincent Di Fate
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1945
Goldie Hawn, American actress, singer, and producer Wikipedia: Goldie Hawn
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1944
Dick Durbin, American lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Dick Durbin
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1944
Earl Monroe, American basketball player Wikipedia: Earl Monroe
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1944
Harold Ramis, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2014) Wikipedia: Harold Ramis
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1943
Phil Bredesen, American businessman and politician, 48th Governor of Tennessee Wikipedia: Phil Bredesen
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1943
Jacques Laffite, French race car driver Wikipedia: Jacques Laffite
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1942
Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul, German educator and politician Wikipedia: Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul
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1941
Juliet Mills, English-American actress Wikipedia: Juliet Mills
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1941
David Porter, American songwriter, musician, and producer Wikipedia: David Porter (songwriter)
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1940
Freddy Beras-Goico, Dominican comedian and television host (died 2010) Wikipedia: Freddy Beras-Goico
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1940
Terry Dischinger, American basketball player (died 2023) Wikipedia: Terry Dischinger
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1940
Richard Marcinko, American commander and author (died 2021) Wikipedia: Richard Marcinko
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1940
Natalia Makarova, Russian ballerina, choreographer, and actress Wikipedia: Natalia Makarova
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1939
R. Budd Dwyer, American educator and politician, 30th Treasurer of Pennsylvania (died 1987) Wikipedia: R. Budd Dwyer
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1937
John Kerin, Australian politician (died 2023) Wikipedia: John Kerin
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1937
Ingrid Pitt, Polish-English actress (died 2010) Wikipedia: Ingrid Pitt
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1937
Marlo Thomas, American actress, producer, and activist Wikipedia: Marlo Thomas
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1936
Victor Chang, Chinese-Australian surgeon (died 1991) Wikipedia: Victor Chang
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1934
Laurence Luckinbill, American actor, director, and playwright Wikipedia: Laurence Luckinbill
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1934
Peter Philpott, Australian cricketer (died 2021) Wikipedia: Peter Philpott
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1933
Henry Hartsfield, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2014) Wikipedia: Henry Hartsfield
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1933
Jean Shepard, American country music singer-songwriter (died 2016) Wikipedia: Jean Shepard
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1933
Etta Zuber Falconer, American educator and mathematician (died 2002) Wikipedia: Etta Zuber Falconer
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1932
Beryl Bainbridge, English author and screenwriter (died 2010) Wikipedia: Beryl Bainbridge
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1932
Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, Danish composer (died 2016) Wikipedia: Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen
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1931
Lewis Binford, American archaeologist and academic (died 2011) Wikipedia: Lewis Binford
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1931
Revaz Dogonadze, Georgian chemist and physicist (died 1985) Wikipedia: Revaz Dogonadze
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1931
Stanley Kalms, Baron Kalms, English businessman (died 2025) Wikipedia: Stanley Kalms, Baron Kalms
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1931
Malcolm Williamson, Australian pianist and composer (died 2003) Wikipedia: Malcolm Williamson
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1930
Marjan Rožanc, Slovenian journalist, author, and playwright (died 1990) Wikipedia: Marjan Rožanc
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1929
Marilyn French, American author and academic (died 2009) Wikipedia: Marilyn French
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1929
Laurier LaPierre, Canadian historian, journalist, and politician (died 2012) Wikipedia: Laurier LaPierre
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1927
Georgia Frontiere, American businesswoman (died 2008) Wikipedia: Georgia Frontiere
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1926
Matti Ranin, Finnish actor (died 2013) Wikipedia: Matti Ranin
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1926
William Wakefield Baum, American cardinal (died 2015) Wikipedia: William Wakefield Baum
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1925
Veljko Kadijević, Croatian general and politician, 5th Federal Secretary of People's Defence (died 2014) Wikipedia: Veljko Kadijević
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1924
Joseph Campanella, American actor (died 2018) Wikipedia: Joseph Campanella
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1924
Milka Planinc, Yugoslav politician, 28th Prime Minister of Yugoslavia (died 2010) Wikipedia: Milka Planinc
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1924
Christopher Tolkien, English author and academic (died 2020) Wikipedia: Christopher Tolkien
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1922
Abe Lemons, American basketball player and coach (died 2002) Wikipedia: Abe Lemons
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1921
Donald Sheldon, American pilot (died 1975) Wikipedia: Donald Sheldon
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1920
Ralph Meeker, American actor (died 1988) Wikipedia: Ralph Meeker
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1920
Stan Musial, American baseball player and manager (died 2013) Wikipedia: Stan Musial
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1919
Paul Bogart, American director and producer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Paul Bogart
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1917
Chung Il-kwon, Korean politician, diplomat, and soldier (died 1994) Wikipedia: Chung Il-kwon
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1916
Sid Luckman, American football player and soldier (died 1998) Wikipedia: Sid Luckman
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1915
Norm Smith, Australian footballer and coach (died 1973) Wikipedia: Norm Smith
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1914
Nusret Fişek, Turkish physician and politician, Turkish Minister of Health (died 1990) Wikipedia: Nusret Fişek
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1914
Henri Laborit, French physician and philosopher (died 1995) Wikipedia: Henri Laborit
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1913
John Boulting, English director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1985) Wikipedia: Boulting brothers
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1913
Roy Boulting, English director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2001) Wikipedia: Boulting brothers
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1913
Gunnar Kangro, Estonian mathematician, author, and academic (died 1975) Wikipedia: Gunnar Kangro
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1912
Eleanor Powell, American actress and dancer (died 1982) Wikipedia: Eleanor Powell
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1908
Leo Politi, Italian-American author and illustrator (died 1996) Wikipedia: Leo Politi
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1908
Elizabeth George Speare, American author and educator (died 1994) Wikipedia: Elizabeth George Speare
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1907
Buck Ram, American songwriter and music producer (died 1991) Wikipedia: Buck Ram
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1905
Georgina Battiscombe, British biographer (died 2006) Wikipedia: Georgina Battiscombe
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1904
Coleman Hawkins, American saxophonist and clarinet player (died 1969) Wikipedia: Coleman Hawkins
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1903
Isaac Bashevis Singer, Polish-American novelist and short story writer, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1991) Wikipedia: Isaac Bashevis Singer
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1902
Foster Hewitt, Canadian sportscaster (died 1985) Wikipedia: Foster Hewitt
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1902
Mikhail Suslov, Russian soldier, economist, and politician (died 1982) Wikipedia: Mikhail Suslov
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1899
Jobyna Ralston, American actress (died 1967) Wikipedia: Jobyna Ralston
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1899
Harekrushna Mahatab, Indian journalist and politician, 1st Chief Minister of Odisha (died 1987) Wikipedia: Harekrushna Mahatab
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1898
René Magritte, Belgian painter (died 1967) Wikipedia: René Magritte
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1897
Mollie Steimer, Russian-American activist (died 1980) Wikipedia: Mollie Steimer
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1894
Cecil M. Harden, American politician (died 1984) Wikipedia: Cecil M. Harden
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1886
Harold Nicolson, English author and politician (died 1968) Wikipedia: Harold Nicolson
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1878
Gustav Radbruch, German lawyer and politician, German Minister of Justice (died 1949) Wikipedia: Gustav Radbruch
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1877
Sigfrid Karg-Elert, German composer and educator (died 1933) Wikipedia: Sigfrid Karg-Elert
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1876
Olav Duun, Norwegian author and educator (died 1939) Wikipedia: Olav Duun
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1870
Alexander Berkman, Lithuanian-American activist and author (died 1936) Wikipedia: Alexander Berkman
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1870
Joe Darling, Australian cricketer and politician (died 1946) Wikipedia: Joe Darling
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1870
Stanley Jackson, English cricketer and politician (died 1947) Wikipedia: Stanley Jackson (cricketer)
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1866
Sigbjørn Obstfelder, Norwegian poet and author (died 1900) Wikipedia: Sigbjørn Obstfelder
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1866
Konishiki Yasokichi I, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 17th Yokozuna (died 1914) Wikipedia: Konishiki Yasokichi I
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1854
Pope Benedict XV (died 1922) Wikipedia: Pope Benedict XV
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1853
Hussein Kamel of Egypt (died 1917) Wikipedia: Hussein Kamel of Egypt
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1852
Francisco Tárrega, Spanish guitarist and composer (died 1909) Wikipedia: Francisco Tárrega
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1851
Désiré-Joseph Mercier, Belgian cardinal and theologian (died 1926) Wikipedia: Désiré-Joseph Mercier
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1840
Victoria, Princess Royal of England (died 1901) Wikipedia: Victoria, Princess Royal
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1834
Hetty Green, American businesswoman and financier (died 1916) Wikipedia: Hetty Green
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1818
Lewis H. Morgan, American lawyer, anthropologist, and theorist (died 1881) Wikipedia: Lewis H. Morgan
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1811
Ludwik Gorzkowski, Polish politician, physicist, and revolutionary activist (died 1857) Wikipedia: Ludwik Gorzkowski
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1787
Samuel Cunard, Canadian businessman, founded the Cunard Line (died 1865) Wikipedia: Samuel Cunard
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1785
William Beaumont, American surgeon, "Father of Gastric Physiology" (died 1853) Wikipedia: William Beaumont
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1768
Friedrich Schleiermacher, German theologian, philosopher, and scholar (died 1834) Wikipedia: Friedrich Schleiermacher
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1760
Joseph Plumb Martin, American sergeant (died 1850) Wikipedia: Joseph Plumb Martin
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1729
Josiah Bartlett, American physician and politician, 6th Governor of New Hampshire (died 1795) Wikipedia: Josiah Bartlett
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1718
Friedrich Wilhelm Marpurg, German composer, critic, and theorist (died 1795) Wikipedia: Friedrich Wilhelm Marpurg
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1694
Voltaire, French writer and philosopher (died 1778) Wikipedia: Voltaire
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1692
Carlo Innocenzo Frugoni, Italian poet and academic (died 1768) Wikipedia: Carlo Innocenzo Frugoni
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1631
Catharina Questiers, Dutch poet (died 1669) Wikipedia: Catharina Questiers
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1567
Anne de Xainctonge, French saint, founded the Society of the Sisters of Saint Ursula of the Blessed Virgin (died 1621) Wikipedia: Anne de Xainctonge
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1495
John Bale, English bishop and historian (died 1563) Wikipedia: John Bale
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2024
Alice Brock, American artist, author and restauranteur (born 1941) Wikipedia: Alice Brock
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2021
Lou Cutell, American actor (born 1930) Wikipedia: Lou Cutell
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2021
Jean-Pierre Schumacher, French Trappist monk and survivor of the Thibirine monks (born 1924) Wikipedia: Jean-Pierre Schumacher
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2017
David Cassidy, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1950) Wikipedia: David Cassidy
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2016
Hassan Sadpara, Pakistani mountaineer and adventurer (born 1963) Wikipedia: Hassan Sadpara
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2015
Gil Cardinal, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1950) Wikipedia: Gil Cardinal
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2015
Ameen Faheem, Indian-Pakistani poet and politician (born 1939) Wikipedia: Ameen Faheem
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2015
Bob Foster, American boxer and police officer (born 1938) Wikipedia: Bob Foster (boxer)
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2015
Anthony Read, English screenwriter and producer (born 1935) Wikipedia: Anthony Read
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2015
Joseph Silverstein, American violinist and conductor (born 1932) Wikipedia: Joseph Silverstein
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2014
John H. Land, American soldier and politician (born 1920) Wikipedia: John H. Land
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2014
Robert Richardson, English general (born 1929) Wikipedia: Robert Richardson (British Army officer)
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2013
John Egerton, American journalist and author (born 1935) Wikipedia: John Egerton (journalist)
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2013
Fred Kavli, Norwegian-American businessman and philanthropist, founded The Kavli Foundation (born 1927) Wikipedia: Fred Kavli
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2013
Dimitri Mihalas, American astronomer and author (born 1939) Wikipedia: Dimitri Mihalas
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2013
Vern Mikkelsen, American basketball player and coach (born 1928) Wikipedia: Vern Mikkelsen
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2013
Bernard Parmegiani, French composer (born 1927) Wikipedia: Bernard Parmegiani
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2013
Tôn Thất Đính, Vietnamese general (born 1926) Wikipedia: Tôn Thất Đính
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2013
Maurice Vachon, Canadian-American wrestler (born 1929) Wikipedia: Maurice Vachon
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2012
Emily Squires, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1941) Wikipedia: Emily Squires
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2012
Austin Peralta, American pianist (born 1990) Wikipedia: Austin Peralta
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2011
Anne McCaffrey, American science fiction and fantasy author (born 1926) Wikipedia: Anne McCaffrey
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2010
Norris Church Mailer, American author (born 1949) Wikipedia: Norris Church Mailer
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2010
David Nolan, American activist and politician (born 1943) Wikipedia: David Nolan (politician)
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2010
Margaret Taylor-Burroughs, American painter and author, co-founded the DuSable Museum of African American History (born 1917) Wikipedia: Margaret Taylor-Burroughs
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2009
Konstantin Feoktistov, Russian engineer and astronaut (born 1926) Wikipedia: Konstantin Feoktistov
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2007
Fernando Fernán Gómez, Spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1921) Wikipedia: Fernando Fernán Gómez
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2007
Tom Johnson, Canadian-American ice hockey player and coach (born 1928) Wikipedia: Tom Johnson (ice hockey)
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2007
Noel McGregor, New Zealand cricketer (born 1931) Wikipedia: Noel McGregor
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2006
Hassan Gouled Aptidon, Somali-Djiboutian politician, 1st President of Djibouti (born 1916) Wikipedia: Hassan Gouled Aptidon
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2006
Pierre Amine Gemayel, Lebanese lawyer and politician (born 1972) Wikipedia: Pierre Amine Gemayel
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2005
Alfred Anderson, Scottish soldier (born 1896) Wikipedia: Alfred Anderson (veteran)
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2005
Hugh Sidey, American journalist and academic (born 1927) Wikipedia: Hugh Sidey
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2002
Hadda Brooks, American singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1916) Wikipedia: Hadda Brooks
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2000
Ernest Lluch, Spanish economist and politician (born 1937) Wikipedia: Ernest Lluch
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2000
Emil Zátopek, Czech runner (born 1922) Wikipedia: Emil Zátopek
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1999
Quentin Crisp, English actor, author, and illustrator (born 1908) Wikipedia: Quentin Crisp
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1996
Bernard Rose, English organist and composer (b 1916) Wikipedia: Bernard Rose (musician)
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1996
Abdus Salam, Pakistani-English physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1926) Wikipedia: Abdus Salam
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1995
Peter Grant, English actor and manager (born 1935) Wikipedia: Peter Grant (music manager)
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1995
Noel Jones, Indian-English diplomat, British ambassador to Kazakhstan (born 1940) Wikipedia: Noel Jones (diplomat)
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1994
Willem Jacob Luyten, Dutch-American astronomer and academic (born 1899) Wikipedia: Willem Jacob Luyten
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1993
Bill Bixby, American actor (born 1934) Wikipedia: Bill Bixby
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1992
Kaysone Phomvihane, Laotian soldier and politician, 2nd President of Laos (born 1920) Wikipedia: Kaysone Phomvihane
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1992
Ricky Williams, American singer-songwriter and drummer (born 1956) Wikipedia: Ricky Williams (musician)
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1991
Sonny Werblin, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1907) Wikipedia: Sonny Werblin
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1990
Dean Hart, Canadian wrestler and referee (born 1954) Wikipedia: Dean Hart
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1989
Harvey Hart, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1928) Wikipedia: Harvey Hart
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1989
Margot Zemach, American author and illustrator (born 1931) Wikipedia: Margot Zemach
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1988
Carl Hubbell, American baseball player and scout (born 1903) Wikipedia: Carl Hubbell
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1987
Jim Folsom, American politician and 42nd Governor of Alabama (born 1908) Wikipedia: Jim Folsom
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1986
Jerry Colonna, American singer-songwriter and actor (born 1904) Wikipedia: Jerry Colonna (entertainer)
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1984
Ben Wilson, American basketball player (born 1967) Wikipedia: Ben Wilson (basketball)
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1982
John Hargrave, English activist and author (born 1894) Wikipedia: John Hargrave
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1981
Harry von Zell, American actor and comedian (born 1906) Wikipedia: Harry Von Zell
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1980
Sara García, Mexican actress (born 1895) Wikipedia: Sara García
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1975
Gunnar Gunnarsson, Icelandic author (born 1889) Wikipedia: Gunnar Gunnarsson
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1974
John B. Gambling, American radio host (born 1897) Wikipedia: John B. Gambling
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1974
Frank Martin, Swiss-Dutch pianist and composer (born 1890) Wikipedia: Frank Martin (composer)
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1973
Thomas Pelly, American lawyer and politician (born 1902) Wikipedia: Thomas Pelly
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1970
Newsy Lalonde, Canadian lacrosse and ice hockey player (born 1887) Wikipedia: Newsy Lalonde
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1970
C. V. Raman, Indian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1888) Wikipedia: C. V. Raman
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1967
C. M. Eddy, Jr., American author (born 1896) Wikipedia: C. M. Eddy Jr.
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1964
Catherine Bauer Wurster, American architect and public housing advocate (born 1905) Wikipedia: Catherine Bauer Wurster
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1963
Artur Lemba, Estonian composer and educator (born 1885) Wikipedia: Artur Lemba
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1963
Robert Stroud, American ornithologist and author (born 1890) Wikipedia: Robert Stroud
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1962
Frank Amyot, Canadian canoeist (born 1904) Wikipedia: Frank Amyot
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1959
Max Baer, American boxer, referee, and actor (born 1909) Wikipedia: Max Baer (boxer)
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1958
Mel Ott, American baseball player, manager, and sportscaster (born 1909) Wikipedia: Mel Ott
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1957
Francis Burton Harrison, American general and politician, 6th Governor-General of the Philippines (born 1873) Wikipedia: Francis Burton Harrison
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1953
Felice Bonetto, Italian race car driver (born 1903) Wikipedia: Felice Bonetto
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1953
António Cabreira, Portuguese polygraph (born 1868) Wikipedia: António Cabreira
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1953
Larry Shields, American clarinet player and composer (born 1893) Wikipedia: Larry Shields
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1951
Jean Trescases, French soldier who died during the Indochina War Wikipedia: Jean Trescases
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1947
William McCormack, Australian politician, 22nd Premier of Queensland (born 1879) Wikipedia: William McCormack
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1945
Robert Benchley, American humorist, newspaper columnist, and actor (born 1889) Wikipedia: Robert Benchley
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1945
Al Davis, American boxer (born 1920) Wikipedia: Al Davis (boxer)
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1945
Ellen Glasgow, American author (born 1873) Wikipedia: Ellen Glasgow
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1945
Alexander Patch, American general (born 1889) Wikipedia: Alexander Patch
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1943
Winifred Carney, Irish suffragist, trade unionist, and Irish republican (born 1887) Wikipedia: Winifred Carney
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1942
Count Leopold Berchtold, Austrian-Hungarian politician, Foreign Minister of Austria-Hungary (born 1863) Wikipedia: Leopold Berchtold
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1942
J. B. M. Hertzog, South African general and politician, 3rd Prime Minister of South Africa (born 1866) Wikipedia: J. B. M. Hertzog
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1941
Henrietta Vinton Davis, American actress and playwright (born 1860) Wikipedia: Henrietta Vinton Davis
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1938
Leopold Godowsky, Polish-American pianist and composer (born 1870) Wikipedia: Leopold Godowsky
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1934
John Scaddan, Australian politician, 10th Premier of Western Australia (born 1876) Wikipedia: John Scaddan
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1928
Heinrich XXVII, Prince Reuss Younger Line (born 1858) Wikipedia: Heinrich XXVII, Prince Reuss Younger Line
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1926
Edward Cummins, American golfer (born 1886) Wikipedia: Edward Cummins
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1922
Ricardo Flores Magón, Mexican journalist and activist (born 1874) Wikipedia: Ricardo Flores Magón
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1916
Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria (born 1830) Wikipedia: Franz Joseph I
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1909
Peder Severin Krøyer, Norwegian-Danish painter (born 1851) Wikipedia: Peder Severin Krøyer
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1908
Carl Friedrich Schmidt, German-Russian geologist and botanist (born 1832) Wikipedia: Carl Friedrich Schmidt (geologist)
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1907
Harry Boyle, Australian cricketer (born 1847) Wikipedia: Harry Boyle (cricketer)
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1907
Paula Modersohn-Becker, German painter (born 1876) Wikipedia: Paula Modersohn-Becker
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1899
Garret Hobart, American lawyer and politician, 24th Vice President of the United States (born 1844) Wikipedia: Garret Hobart
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1881
Ami Boué, German-Austrian geologist and ethnographer (born 1794) Wikipedia: Ami Boué
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1874
Marià Fortuny, Spanish painter (born 1838) Wikipedia: Mariano Fortuny (painter)
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1870
Karel Jaromír Erben, Czech historian and poet (born 1811) Wikipedia: Karel Jaromír Erben
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1861
Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire, French priest and activist (born 1802) Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire
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1859
Yoshida Shōin, Japanese academic and politician (born 1830) Wikipedia: Yoshida Shōin
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1844
Ivan Krylov, Russian poet and playwright (born 1769) Wikipedia: Ivan Krylov
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1811
Heinrich von Kleist, German poet and author (born 1777) Wikipedia: Heinrich von Kleist
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1782
Jacques de Vaucanson, French engineer (born 1709) Wikipedia: Jacques de Vaucanson
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1775
John Hill, English botanist and author (born 1719) Wikipedia: John Hill (botanist)
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1710
Bernardo Pasquini, Italian organist and composer (born 1637) Wikipedia: Bernardo Pasquini
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1695
Henry Purcell, English organist and composer (born 1659) Wikipedia: Henry Purcell
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1652
Jan Brożek, Polish mathematician, physician, and astronomer (born 1585) Wikipedia: Jan Brożek
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1639
Henry Grey, 8th Earl of Kent, English politician, Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire (born 1583) Wikipedia: Henry Grey, 8th Earl of Kent
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1579
Thomas Gresham, English merchant and financier (born 1519) Wikipedia: Thomas Gresham
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1566
Annibale Caro, Italian poet and author (born 1507) Wikipedia: Annibale Caro
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1555
Georgius Agricola, German mineralogist, philologist, and scholar (born 1490) Wikipedia: Georgius Agricola
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1361
Philip I, Duke of Burgundy (born 1346) Wikipedia: Philip of Rouvres
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1325
Yury of Moscow, Prince of Moscow and Vladimir Wikipedia: Yury of Moscow
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1150
García Ramírez of Navarre (born 1112) Wikipedia: García Ramírez of Navarre
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1136
William de Corbeil, English archbishop (born 1070) Wikipedia: William de Corbeil
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1011
Reizei, emperor of Japan (born 950) Wikipedia: Emperor Reizei
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933
Al-Tahawi, Arab imam and scholar (born 853) Wikipedia: Al-Tahawi
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615
Columbanus, Irish missionary and saint (born 543) Wikipedia: Columbanus
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