Events on 7 November include:
- Suez Crisis: The United Nations General Assembly adopts a resolution calling for the United Kingdom, France and Israel to immediately withdraw their troops from Egypt (1956)
- World War I: British forces captured Gaza following the retreat of the Ottoman garrison (1917)
- The completion of Canada's first transcontinental railway is symbolized by the Last Spike ceremony at Craigellachie, British Columbia (1885)
This page gathers 77 events, 271 births and 113 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 335 to 2023.
Events · United Kingdom
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1956
Suez Crisis: The United Nations General Assembly adopts a resolution calling for the United Kingdom, France and Israel to immediately withdraw their troops from Egypt. Wikipedia: Suez Crisis
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1917
World War I: British forces captured Gaza following the retreat of the Ottoman garrison. Wikipedia: World War I
Archive: World War I: hospital beds — Wellcome Collection · Europeana -
1885
The completion of Canada's first transcontinental railway is symbolized by the Last Spike ceremony at Craigellachie, British Columbia. Wikipedia: Last spike (Canadian Pacific Railway)
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1775
John Murray (also known as Lord Dunmore), the Royal Governor of the Colony of Virginia, starts the first mass emancipation of slaves in North America by issuing Lord Dunmore's Offer of Emancipation, which offers freedom to slaves who abandoned their colonial masters to fight with Murray and the British. Wikipedia: John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore
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1665
The London Gazette, the oldest surviving journal, is first published. Wikipedia: The London Gazette
Around the world
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2023
António Costa resigns as Prime Minister of Portugal following news of an investigation in a corruption scandal implicating members of his cabinet. Wikipedia: António Costa
Archive: Lettere di Antonio Costa a Giuseppe Lombardo Radice — Europeana 1914-1918 · Europeana -
2020
Joe Biden is confirmed elected as the 46th president of the United States, defeating incumbent Donald Trump. Wikipedia: Joe Biden
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2017
Shamshad TV is attacked by gunmen and suicide bombers, with a security guard killed and 20 people wounded; ISIS claims responsibility for the attack. Wikipedia: Shamshad TV
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2012
An earthquake off the Pacific coast of Guatemala kills at least 52 people. Wikipedia: 2012 Guatemala earthquake
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2007
The Jokela school shooting in Jokela, Tuusula, Finland, takes place, resulting in the death of nine people. Wikipedia: Jokela school shooting
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2004
Iraq War: The interim government of Iraq calls for a 60-day state of emergency as U.S. forces storm the insurgent stronghold of Fallujah. Wikipedia: Iraq War
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2000
Hillary Clinton was elected as a US senator from New York, the first time a first lady had been elected to public office. Wikipedia: Hillary Clinton
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2000
The controversial US presidential election is later resolved in the Bush v. Gore Supreme Court case, electing George W. Bush as the 43rd President of the United States. Wikipedia: 2000 United States presidential election
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2000
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration discovers one of the country's largest LSD labs inside a converted military missile silo in Wamego, Kansas. Wikipedia: Drug Enforcement Administration
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1996
NASA launched the Mars Global Surveyor from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Wikipedia: NASA
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1996
ADC Airlines Flight 086 crashes into the Lagos Lagoon in Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria, killing all 144 people on board. Wikipedia: ADC Airlines Flight 086
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1994
WXYC, the student radio station of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, launches the world's first internet radio broadcast. Wikipedia: WXYC
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1991
Magic Johnson announced his retirement from professional basketball due to HIV infection. Wikipedia: Magic Johnson
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1990
Mary Robinson becomes the first woman to be elected President of the Republic of Ireland. Wikipedia: Mary Robinson
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1989
Douglas Wilder wins the governor's seat in Virginia, becoming the first elected African American governor in the United States. Wikipedia: Douglas Wilder
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1989
David Dinkins becomes the first African American to be elected Mayor of New York City. Wikipedia: David Dinkins
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1989
East German Prime Minister Willi Stoph, along with his entire cabinet, is forced to resign after huge anti-government protests. Wikipedia: East Germany
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1987
Singapore's first Mass Rapid Transit line opened, with train services running between Yio Chu Kang and Toa Payoh. Wikipedia: Mass Rapid Transit (Singapore)
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1987
Tunisian prime minister Zine El Abidine Ben Ali deposed and replaced President Habib Bourguiba by declaring him medically unfit for the duties of the office. Wikipedia: Zine El Abidine Ben Ali
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1983
United States Senate bombing: A bomb explodes inside the United States Capitol. No one is injured, but an estimated $250,000 in damage is caused. Wikipedia: 1983 United States Senate bombing
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1983
Cold War: The command post exercise Able Archer 83 begins, eventually leading to the Soviet Union to place air units in East Germany and Poland on alert, for fear that NATO was preparing for war Wikipedia: Cold War
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1982
Colonel Saye Zerbo, president of the military government of Upper Volta, is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by Colonel Gabriel Yoryan Somé. Wikipedia: Saye Zerbo
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1975
In Bangladesh, a joint force of people and soldiers takes part in an uprising led by Colonel Abu Taher that ousts and kills Brigadier Khaled Mosharraf, freeing the then house-arrested army chief and future president Major General Ziaur Rahman. Wikipedia: Bangladesh
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1973
The United States Congress overrides President Richard Nixon's veto of the War Powers Resolution, which limits presidential power to wage war without congressional approval. Wikipedia: United States Congress
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1972
A ship collision with the Sidney Lanier Bridge in the U.S. state of Georgia resulted in a bridge collapse (pictured), which killed ten people. Wikipedia: Sidney Lanier Bridge
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1972
United States presidential election: U.S. President Richard Nixon is re-elected in the largest landslide victory at the time. Wikipedia: 1972 United States presidential election
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1967
Carl B. Stokes is elected as Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, becoming the first African American mayor of a major American city. Wikipedia: Carl Stokes
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1967
US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, establishing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Wikipedia: Lyndon B. Johnson
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1957
Cold War: The Gaither Report calls for more American missiles and fallout shelters. Wikipedia: Cold War
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1956
Hungarian Revolution: János Kádár returns to Budapest in a Soviet armored convoy, officially taking office as the next Hungarian leader. By this point, most armed resistance has been defeated. Wikipedia: Hungarian Revolution of 1956
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1949
Oil was discovered in the Caspian Sea off the coast of Azerbaijan, leading to the construction of Neft Daşları, the world's first offshore oil platform. Wikipedia: Caspian Sea
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1944
Soviet spy Richard Sorge, a half-Russian, half-German World War I veteran, is hanged by his Japanese captors along with 34 of his ring. Wikipedia: Richard Sorge
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1944
Franklin D. Roosevelt is elected for a record fourth term as President of the United States. Wikipedia: Franklin D. Roosevelt
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1941
World War II: Soviet hospital ship Armenia is sunk by German planes while evacuating refugees and wounded military and staff of several Crimean hospitals. It is estimated that over 5,000 people died in the sinking. Wikipedia: World War II
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1940
In Tacoma, Washington, the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapses in a windstorm, a mere four months after the bridge's completion. Wikipedia: Tacoma, Washington
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1936
Spanish Civil War: The Madrid Defense Council is formed to coordinate the Defense of Madrid against nationalist forces. Wikipedia: Spanish Civil War
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1934
The first specimens of the tufted jay (pictured) to be scientifically described were collected in Mexico. Wikipedia: Tufted jay
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1933
Fiorello H. La Guardia is elected the 99th mayor of New York City. Wikipedia: Fiorello La Guardia
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1931
The Chinese Soviet Republic is proclaimed on the anniversary of the October Revolution. Wikipedia: Chinese Soviet Republic
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1929
In New York City, the Museum of Modern Art opens to the public. Wikipedia: Museum of Modern Art
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1920
Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow issues a decree that leads to the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. Wikipedia: Patriarch Tikhon of Moscow
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1919
The first Palmer Raid is conducted on the second anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Over 10,000 suspected communists and anarchists are arrested in 23 U.S. cities. Wikipedia: Palmer raids
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1918
The 1918 influenza epidemic spreads to Western Samoa, killing 7,542 (about 20% of the population) by the end of the year. Wikipedia: Spanish flu
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1918
Kurt Eisner overthrows the Wittelsbach dynasty in the Kingdom of Bavaria. Wikipedia: Kurt Eisner
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1917
The October Revolution, which gets its name from the Julian calendar date of 25 October, occurs, according to the Gregorian calendar; on this date, the Bolsheviks storm the Winter Palace. Wikipedia: October Revolution
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1916
In the congressional elections, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. Wikipedia: 1916 United States House of Representatives elections
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1916
Woodrow Wilson is reelected as President of the United States. Wikipedia: Woodrow Wilson
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1916
Boston Elevated Railway Company's streetcar No. 393 smashes through the warning gates of the open Summer Street drawbridge in Boston, Massachusetts, plunging into the frigid waters of Fort Point Channel, killing 46 people. Wikipedia: Boston Elevated Railway
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1914
The German colony of Kiaochow Bay and its centre at Tsingtao are captured by Japanese forces. This leaves Germany without a far east base. Wikipedia: German Empire
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1913
The first day of the Great Lakes Storm of 1913, a massive blizzard that ultimately killed 250 and caused over $5 million (about $159,243,000 in 2024 dollars) damage. Winds reach hurricane force on this date. Wikipedia: Great Lakes Storm of 1913
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1912
The Deutsche Opernhaus (now Deutsche Oper Berlin) opens in the Berlin neighborhood of Charlottenburg, with a production of Beethoven's Fidelio. Wikipedia: Deutsche Oper Berlin
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1910
The first air freight shipment (from Dayton, Ohio, to Columbus, Ohio) is undertaken by the Wright brothers and department store owner Max Morehouse. Wikipedia: Air cargo
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1907
Jesús García saves the entire town of Nacozari de García by driving a burning train full of dynamite six kilometres (3.7 miles) away before it can explode. Wikipedia: Jesús García
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1900
Second Boer War: The Battle of Leliefontein takes place, during which the Royal Canadian Dragoons win three Victoria Crosses. Wikipedia: Second Boer War
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1893
Between 20 and 30 people were killed in the Liceu bombing, a terrorist attack by the Spanish anarchist Santiago Salvador. Wikipedia: Liceu bombing
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1893
Women's suffrage: Women in the U.S. state of Colorado are granted the right to vote, the second state to do so. Wikipedia: Women's suffrage in the United States
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1881
Mapuche uprising of 1881: Mapuche rebels destroy the Chilean settlement of Nueva Imperial after defenders fled to the hills. Wikipedia: Mapuche uprising of 1881
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1874
A cartoon by Thomas Nast in Harper's Weekly, is considered the first important use of an elephant as a symbol for the United States Republican Party. Wikipedia: Cartoon
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1861
American Civil War: Future U.S. president Ulysses S. Grant engaged in his first combat leadership role in the Battle of Belmont in Mississippi County, Missouri. Wikipedia: American Civil War
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1861
The first Melbourne Cup horse race is held in Melbourne, Australia. Wikipedia: Melbourne Cup
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1837
American abolitionist Elijah Parish Lovejoy was murdered by a pro-slavery mob in Alton, Illinois, during an attack to destroy his printing press and abolitionist materials. Wikipedia: Abolitionism in the United States
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1825
Jereboam O. Beauchamp murdered Kentucky legislator Solomon P. Sharp; Beauchamp later became the first person legally executed in the state. Wikipedia: Jereboam O. Beauchamp
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1811
Tecumseh's War: American forces led by William Henry Harrison defeated the forces of Shawnee leader Tecumseh's growing confederation at the Battle of Tippecanoe near present-day Battle Ground, Indiana. Wikipedia: Tecumseh's War
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1786
The oldest musical organization in the United States is founded as the Stoughton Musical Society. Wikipedia: Stoughton Musical Society
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1723
O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 60, a dialogue cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach for Leipzig, was first performed. Wikipedia: O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 60
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1619
Elizabeth Stuart is crowned Queen of Bohemia. Wikipedia: Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia
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1504
Christopher Columbus returns from his fourth and last voyage. Wikipedia: Christopher Columbus
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1492
The Ensisheim meteorite, the oldest meteorite with a known date of impact, strikes the Earth in a wheat field outside the village of Ensisheim, Alsace, France. Wikipedia: Ensisheim meteorite
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1426
Lam Sơn uprising: Lam Sơn rebels emerge victorious against the Ming army in the Battle of Tốt Động – Chúc Động taking place in Đông Quan, in now Hanoi. Wikipedia: Lam Sơn uprising
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921
Treaty of Bonn: The Frankish kings Charles the Simple and Henry the Fowler sign a peace treaty or 'pact of friendship' (amicitia) to recognize their borders along the Rhine. Wikipedia: Treaty of Bonn
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680
The Third Council of Constantinople convened to settle the Christological controversies of monoenergism and monothelitism. Wikipedia: Third Council of Constantinople
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335
Athanasius, 20th pope of Alexandria, is banished to Trier on the charge that he prevented a grain fleet from sailing to Constantinople. Wikipedia: Athanasius of Alexandria
World days
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International Inuit Day Wikipedia: International Inuit Day
Technology
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1885
The completion of Canada's first transcontinental railway is symbolized by the Last Spike ceremony at Craigellachie, British Columbia. Wikipedia: Last spike (Canadian Pacific Railway)
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1994
WXYC, the student radio station of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, launches the world's first internet radio broadcast. Wikipedia: WXYC
Science
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1996
NASA launched the Mars Global Surveyor from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Wikipedia: NASA
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1934
The first specimens of the tufted jay (pictured) to be scientifically described were collected in Mexico. Wikipedia: Tufted jay
Business
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1967
US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, establishing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Wikipedia: Lyndon B. Johnson
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1916
Boston Elevated Railway Company's streetcar No. 393 smashes through the warning gates of the open Summer Street drawbridge in Boston, Massachusetts, plunging into the frigid waters of Fort Point Channel, killing 46 people. Wikipedia: Boston Elevated Railway
Sport
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1991
Magic Johnson announced his retirement from professional basketball due to HIV infection. Wikipedia: Magic Johnson
Culture
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1929
In New York City, the Museum of Modern Art opens to the public. Wikipedia: Museum of Modern Art
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1912
The Deutsche Opernhaus (now Deutsche Oper Berlin) opens in the Berlin neighborhood of Charlottenburg, with a production of Beethoven's Fidelio. Wikipedia: Deutsche Oper Berlin
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1786
The oldest musical organization in the United States is founded as the Stoughton Musical Society. Wikipedia: Stoughton Musical Society
Births
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2001
Amybeth McNulty, Irish actress Wikipedia: Amybeth McNulty
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2000
Callum Hudson-Odoi, English footballer Wikipedia: Callum Hudson-Odoi
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1999
Mink Nutcharut, Thai snooker player Wikipedia: Mink Nutcharut
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1998
Hongjoong, South Korean rapper, singer, producer, and songwriter Wikipedia: Hongjoong
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1998
Trevor Rainbolt, American social media personality Wikipedia: Trevor Rainbolt
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1997
Erika Hendsel, Estonian tennis player Wikipedia: Erika Hendsel
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1997
Nana Okada, Japanese singer Wikipedia: Nana Okada
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1996
Lorde, New Zealand singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Lorde
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1995
Cody Ware, American racer car driver Wikipedia: Cody Ware
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1994
Gervonta Davis, American boxer Wikipedia: Gervonta Davis
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1994
Haruna Iikubo, Japanese singer and actress Wikipedia: Haruna Iikubo
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1994
Algee Smith, American actor and singer Wikipedia: Algee Smith
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1992
Apisai Koroisau, Australian-Fijian rugby league player Wikipedia: Apisai Koroisau
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1991
Felix Rosenqvist, Swedish race car driver Wikipedia: Felix Rosenqvist
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1990
Daniel Ayala, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Daniel Ayala
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1990
Matt Corby, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Matt Corby
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1990
David de Gea, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: David de Gea
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1990
Joelle Hadjia, Australian singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Joanne Hadjia
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1989
Sonny Gray, American baseball player Wikipedia: Sonny Gray
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1989
Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Russian singer and political activist Wikipedia: Nadya Tolokonnikova
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1988
Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukrainian tennis player Wikipedia: Alexandr Dolgopolov
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1988
Simone Favaro, Italian rugby player Wikipedia: Simone Favaro
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1988
Gani Lawal, Nigerian-American basketball player Wikipedia: Gani Lawal
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1988
Thomas Schneider, German sprinter Wikipedia: Thomas Schneider (sprinter)
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1988
Tinie Tempah, English rapper and producer Wikipedia: Tinie Tempah
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1987
Mitch Brown, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Mitch Brown (rugby league)
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1987
Marek Semjan, Slovak tennis player Wikipedia: Marek Semjan
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1986
Andy Hull, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Andy Hull
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1986
David Nelson, American football player Wikipedia: David Nelson (wide receiver)
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1986
Doukissa Nomikou, Greek model and television host Wikipedia: Doukissa Nomikou
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1985
Sebastian Aldén, Swedish motorcycle racer Wikipedia: Sebastian Aldén
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1985
Darnell Jackson, American basketball player Wikipedia: Darnell Jackson
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1985
Lucas Neff, American actor Wikipedia: Lucas Neff
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1984
Mihkel Aksalu, Estonian footballer Wikipedia: Mihkel Aksalu
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1984
Jonathan Bornstein, American-Israeli soccer player Wikipedia: Jonathan Bornstein
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1984
Gervais Randrianarisoa, Malagasy footballer Wikipedia: Gervais Randrianarisoa
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1984
Amelia Vega, Dominican actress and singer, Miss Universe 2003 Wikipedia: Amelia Vega
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1983
Adam DeVine, American actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and singer Wikipedia: Adam DeVine
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1983
Forrest Kline, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Forrest Kline
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1983
Patrick Thoresen, Norwegian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Patrick Thoresen
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1983
Esmerling Vásquez, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Esmerling Vásquez
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1982
Pascal Leclaire, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Pascal Leclaire
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1981
Muhammad Hassan, American wrestler and educator Wikipedia: Muhammad Hassan (wrestler)
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1981
Nana Katase, Japanese model, actress, and singer Wikipedia: Nana Katase
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1981
Anushka Shetty, Indian actress Wikipedia: Anushka Shetty
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1981
Rina Uchiyama, Japanese actress and model Wikipedia: Rina Uchiyama
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1980
Sergio Almirón, Argentinian footballer Wikipedia: Sergio Almirón (footballer, born 1980)
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1980
Gervasio Deferr, Spanish gymnast Wikipedia: Gervasio Deferr
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1980
James Franklin, New Zealand cricketer Wikipedia: James Franklin (cricketer)
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1980
Karthik, Indian singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Karthik (singer)
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1980
Luciana Salazar, Argentinian model, actress, and singer Wikipedia: Luciana Salazar
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1979
Mike Commodore, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Mike Commodore
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1979
Will Demps, American football player Wikipedia: Will Demps
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1979
Danny Fonseca, Costa Rican footballer Wikipedia: Danny Fonseca
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1979
Barney Harwood, English television host and actor Wikipedia: Barney Harwood
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1979
Jon Peter Lewis, American singer-songwriter and actor Wikipedia: Jon Peter Lewis
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1979
Amy Purdy, American actress, model and snowboarder Wikipedia: Amy Purdy
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1979
Joey Ryan, American wrestler Wikipedia: Joey Ryan
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1979
Otep Shamaya, American singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Otep Shamaya
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1978
Mohamed Aboutrika, Egyptian footballer Wikipedia: Mohamed Aboutrika
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1978
Elisabeth Bachman, American volleyball player and coach Wikipedia: Elisabeth Bachman
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1978
Rio Ferdinand, English footballer Wikipedia: Rio Ferdinand
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1978
Tomoya Nagase, Japanese singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Tomoya Nagase
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1978
Barry Robson, Scottish footballer Wikipedia: Barry Robson
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1978
Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink
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1977
Lindsay Czarniak, American journalist and sportscaster Wikipedia: Lindsay Czarniak
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1977
Andres Oper, Estonian footballer Wikipedia: Andres Oper
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1977
María Sánchez Lorenzo, Spanish tennis player Wikipedia: María Sánchez Lorenzo
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1977
Anthony Thomas, American football player and coach Wikipedia: Anthony Thomas (American football)
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1976
Rob Caggiano, American guitarist and producer Wikipedia: Rob Caggiano
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1976
Mark Philippoussis, Australian tennis player and model Wikipedia: Mark Philippoussis
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1975
Venkat Prabhu, Indian actor, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Venkat Prabhu
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1974
Kris Benson, American baseball player Wikipedia: Kris Benson
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1974
Brigitte Foster-Hylton, Jamaican hurdler Wikipedia: Brigitte Foster-Hylton
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1974
Christian Gómez, Argentinian footballer Wikipedia: Christian Gómez
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1974
Chris Summers, Norwegian drummer Wikipedia: Chris Summers (drummer)
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1973
Catê, Brazilian footballer and manager (died 2011) Wikipedia: Catê
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1973
Yunjin Kim, South Korean-American actress Wikipedia: Yunjin Kim
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1973
Martín Palermo, Argentinian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Martín Palermo
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1972
Danny Grewcock, English rugby player Wikipedia: Danny Grewcock
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1972
Jason London, American actor and producer Wikipedia: Jason London
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1972
Jeremy London, American actor and producer Wikipedia: Jeremy London
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1972
Hasim Rahman, American boxer Wikipedia: Hasim Rahman
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1972
Marcus Stewart, English footballer and coach Wikipedia: Marcus Stewart
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1971
Robin Finck, American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Robin Finck
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1971
Matthew Ryan, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Matthew Ryan (musician)
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1971
Trivikram Srinivas, Indian director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Trivikram Srinivas
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1970
Andy Houston, American race car driver Wikipedia: Andy Houston
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1970
Marc Rosset, Swiss-Monacan tennis player Wikipedia: Marc Rosset
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1970
Morgan Spurlock, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2024) Wikipedia: Morgan Spurlock
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1970
Paul Ware, English footballer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Paul Ware
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1969
Michelle Clunie, American actress Wikipedia: Michelle Clunie
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1969
Hélène Grimaud, French pianist Wikipedia: Hélène Grimaud
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1969
Michel Picard, Canadian ice hockey player and scout Wikipedia: Michel Picard (ice hockey)
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1968
Russ Springer, American baseball player Wikipedia: Russ Springer
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1967
Steve Di Giorgio, American bass player Wikipedia: Steve Di Giorgio
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1967
David Guetta, French DJ, record producer, remixer, and songwriter Wikipedia: David Guetta
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1967
Hikaru Ijūin, Japanese radio host Wikipedia: Hikaru Ijūin
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1967
Rafael Herbert Reyes, Dominican wrestler Wikipedia: Rafael Herbert Reyes
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1967
Sharleen Spiteri, Scottish singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Sharleen Spiteri
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1966
Calvin Borel, American jockey Wikipedia: Calvin Borel
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1965
Steve Parkin, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Steve Parkin
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1965
Sigrun Wodars, German runner and physiotherapist Wikipedia: Sigrun Wodars
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1965
Francis Takirwa, Ugandan general (died 2026) Wikipedia: Francis Takirwa
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1964
Troy Beyer, American actress, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Troy Byer
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1964
Philip Hollobone, English politician Wikipedia: Philip Hollobone
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1964
Liam Ó Maonlaí, Irish keyboard player and songwriter Wikipedia: Liam Ó Maonlaí
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1964
Dana Plato, American actress (died 1999) Wikipedia: Dana Plato
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1964
Bonnie St. John, American skier and scholar Wikipedia: Bonnie St. John
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1963
John Barnes, Jamaican-English footballer and manager Wikipedia: John Barnes
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1963
Sam Graves, American farmer and politician Wikipedia: Sam Graves
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1962
Tracie Savage, American actress and journalist Wikipedia: Tracie Savage
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1962
Dirk Shafer, American model, actor, and director (died 2015) Wikipedia: Dirk Shafer
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1961
Orlando Mercado, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Orlando Mercado
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1960
Tommy Thayer, American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Tommy Thayer
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1960
Shyamaprasad, Indian filmmaker Wikipedia: Shyamaprasad
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1959
Billy Gillispie, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Billy Gillispie
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1959
Alexandre Guimarães, Brazilian-Costa Rican footballer and manager Wikipedia: Alexandre Guimarães
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1958
Dmitry Kozak, Russian politician; Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Wikipedia: Dmitry Kozak
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1957
John Benitez, American DJ, songwriter, and producer Wikipedia: John Benitez
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1957
King Kong Bundy, American wrestler (died 2019) Wikipedia: King Kong Bundy
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1957
Christopher Knight, American actor Wikipedia: Christopher Knight (actor)
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1956
Mikhail Alperin, Ukrainian pianist and composer (died 2018) Wikipedia: Mikhail Alperin
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1956
Jonathan Palmer, English race car driver and businessman Wikipedia: Jonathan Palmer
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1956
Judy Tenuta, American comedian, actress, and comedy musician (died 2022) Wikipedia: Judy Tenuta
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1954
James Gray, Scottish politician Wikipedia: James Gray (British politician)
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1954
Kamal Haasan, Tamil actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Kamal Haasan
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1954
Guy Gavriel Kay, Canadian lawyer and author Wikipedia: Guy Gavriel Kay
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1954
Gil Junger, American director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Gil Junger
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1953
Maire Aunaste, Estonian journalist and author Wikipedia: Maire Aunaste
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1953
Erik Balke, Norwegian saxophonist and composer Wikipedia: Erik Balke
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1953
Christopher Foster, English bishop Wikipedia: Christopher Foster (bishop)
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1953
Lucinda Green, English equestrian and journalist Wikipedia: Lucinda Green
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1952
David Petraeus, American general, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Wikipedia: David Petraeus
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1952
Modibo Sidibé, Sudanese–Malian police officer and politician, Prime Minister of Mali Wikipedia: Modibo Sidibé
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1952
Valeriy Zuyev, Ukrainian footballer and manager (died 2016) Wikipedia: Valeriy Zuyev
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1951
Gerard F. Gilmore, New Zealand astronomer and academic Wikipedia: Gerry Gilmore
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1951
Kevin MacMichael, Canadian guitarist, songwriter, and record producer (died 2002) Wikipedia: Kevin MacMichael
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1951
Lawrence O'Donnell, American journalist and talk show host Wikipedia: Lawrence O'Donnell
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1951
John Tamargo, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: John Tamargo
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1950
Lindsay Duncan, Scottish actress Wikipedia: Lindsay Duncan
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1950
John Lang, Australian rugby league player and coach Wikipedia: John Lang (Australian rugby league)
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1949
Stephen Bruton, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (died 2009) Wikipedia: Stephen Bruton
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1949
Steven Stucky, American composer and academic (died 2016) Wikipedia: Steven Stucky
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1949
David S. Ware, American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (died 2012) Wikipedia: David S. Ware
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1948
Stephen Green, Baron Green of Hurstpierpoint, English businessman and politician Wikipedia: Stephen Green, Baron Green of Hurstpierpoint
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1948
Buck Martinez, American baseball player and manager Wikipedia: Buck Martinez
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1948
Alex Ribeiro, Brazilian race car driver Wikipedia: Alex Ribeiro
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1947
Bob Anderson, English darts player Wikipedia: Bob Anderson (darts player)
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1947
Rebecca Eaton, American television producer Wikipedia: Rebecca Eaton
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1947
Yutaka Fukumoto, Japanese baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Yutaka Fukumoto
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1947
Ron Leavitt, American screenwriter and producer (died 2008) Wikipedia: Ron Leavitt
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1947
Sondhi Limthongkul, Thai journalist and politician Wikipedia: Sondhi Limthongkul
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1946
Chrystos, American writer and activist Wikipedia: Chrystos
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1945
Joe Niekro, American baseball player (died 2006) Wikipedia: Joe Niekro
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1944
Gigi Riva, Italian footballer and manager (died 2024) Wikipedia: Gigi Riva
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1944
Peter Wilby, English journalist Wikipedia: Peter Wilby
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1944
Pekka Vennamo, Finnish politician (died 2026) Wikipedia: Pekka Vennamo
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1943
Silvia Cartwright, New Zealand lawyer, judge, and politician, 18th Governor-General of New Zealand Wikipedia: Silvia Cartwright
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1943
Stephen Greenblatt, American theorist, scholar, and critic Wikipedia: Stephen Greenblatt
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1943
Boris Gromov, Russian general and politician, Governor of Moscow Oblast Wikipedia: Boris Gromov
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1943
Joni Mitchell, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Joni Mitchell
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1943
Michael Spence, American economist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Michael Spence
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1942
Tom Peters, American businessman and author Wikipedia: Tom Peters
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1942
Johnny Rivers, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Johnny Rivers
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1942
Jean Shrimpton, English model and actress Wikipedia: Jean Shrimpton
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1941
Madeline Gins, American poet and architect (died 2014) Wikipedia: Madeline Gins
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1941
Angelo Scola, Italian cardinal and philosopher Wikipedia: Angelo Scola
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1940
Dakin Matthews, American actor, director, and playwright Wikipedia: Dakin Matthews
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1940
Antonio Skármeta, Chilean author and academic Wikipedia: Antonio Skármeta
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1939
Barbara Liskov, American computer scientist and academic Wikipedia: Barbara Liskov
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1938
Dee Clark, American singer-songwriter (died 1990) Wikipedia: Dee Clark
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1938
Jake Gibbs, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Jake Gibbs
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1938
Jim Kaat, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster Wikipedia: Jim Kaat
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1938
Barry Newman, American actor (died 2023) Wikipedia: Barry Newman
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1937
Mary Daheim, American journalist and author (died 2022) Wikipedia: Mary Daheim
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1936
Al Attles, American basketball player and coach (died 2024) Wikipedia: Al Attles
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1936
Gwyneth Jones, Welsh soprano Wikipedia: Gwyneth Jones (soprano)
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1935
Lubomír Beneš, Czech animator, producer and author (died 1995) Wikipedia: Lubomír Beneš
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1935
W. S. Rendra, Indonesian poet and playwright (died 2009) Wikipedia: Rendra
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1931
G. Edward Griffin, American director, producer, and author Wikipedia: G. Edward Griffin
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1930
Rudy Boschwitz, German-American politician Wikipedia: Rudy Boschwitz
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1929
Jesús de Polanco, Spanish publisher and businessman (died 2007) Wikipedia: Jesús de Polanco
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1929
Eric Kandel, Austrian-American neuroscientist and psychiatrist, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Eric Kandel
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1929
Lila Kaye, English actress (died 2012) Wikipedia: Lila Kaye
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1928
Richard G. Scott, American engineer and religious leader (died 2015) Wikipedia: Richard G. Scott
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1927
Herbert Flam, American tennis player (died 1980) Wikipedia: Herbert Flam
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1927
Hiroshi Yamauchi, Japanese businessman (died 2013) Wikipedia: Hiroshi Yamauchi
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1926
Joan Sutherland, Australian soprano (died 2010) Wikipedia: Joan Sutherland
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1923
Gene Callahan, American art director and production designer (died 1990) Wikipedia: Gene Callahan
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1922
Ghulam Azam, Bangladeshi politician (died 2014) Wikipedia: Ghulam Azam
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1922
Al Hirt, American trumpet player and bandleader (died 1999) Wikipedia: Al Hirt
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1921
Lisa Ben, American singer-songwriter and journalist (died 2015) Wikipedia: Lisa Ben
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1921
Jack Fleck, American golfer (died 2014) Wikipedia: Jack Fleck
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1921
Susanne Hirzel, member of the White Rose (died 2012) Wikipedia: Susanne Hirzel
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1920
Max Kampelman, American lawyer and diplomat (died 2013) Wikipedia: Max Kampelman
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1920
Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer, aquatic ape hypothesis (died 2013) Wikipedia: Elaine Morgan
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1919
Ellen Stewart, American director and producer (died 2011) Wikipedia: Ellen Stewart
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1918
Paul Aussaresses, French general (died 2013) Wikipedia: Paul Aussaresses
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1918
Billy Graham, American minister and author (died 2018) Wikipedia: Billy Graham
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1918
Maria Teresa de Noronha, Portuguese singer (died 1993) Wikipedia: Maria Teresa de Noronha
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1917
Titos Vandis, Greek actor (died 2003) Wikipedia: Titos Vandis
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1915
Philip Morrison, American astrophysicist and academic (died 2005) Wikipedia: Philip Morrison
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1915
M. Athalie Range, American activist and politician (died 2006) Wikipedia: M. Athalie Range
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1914
Archie Campbell, American actor, singer, and screenwriter (died 1987) Wikipedia: Archie Campbell (comedian)
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1914
R. A. Lafferty, American author (died 2002) Wikipedia: R. A. Lafferty
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1913
Albert Camus, French novelist, philosopher, and journalist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1960) Wikipedia: Albert Camus
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1913
Alekos Sakellarios, Greek director and screenwriter (died 1991) Wikipedia: Alekos Sakellarios
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1913
Mikhail Solomentsev, Soviet politician, member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (died 2008) Wikipedia: Mikhail Solomentsev
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1912
Victor Beaumont, English actor (died 1977) Wikipedia: Victor Beaumont
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1909
Ruby Hurley, American civil rights activist (died 1980) Wikipedia: Ruby Hurley
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1909
Norman Krasna, American director, producer, screenwriter, and playwright (died 1984) Wikipedia: Norman Krasna
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1908
Marijac, French author and illustrator (died 1994) Wikipedia: Marijac
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1906
Eugene Carson Blake, American minister and educator (died 1985) Wikipedia: Eugene Carson Blake
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1905
William Alwyn, English composer, conductor, and educator (died 1985) Wikipedia: William Alwyn
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1903
Ary Barroso, Brazilian pianist and composer (died 1964) Wikipedia: Ary Barroso
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1903
Dean Jagger, American actor (died 1991) Wikipedia: Dean Jagger
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1903
Konrad Lorenz, Austrian zoologist, ethologist, and ornithologist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1989) Wikipedia: Konrad Lorenz
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1901
Norah McGuinness, Irish painter and illustrator (died 1980) Wikipedia: Norah McGuinness
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1900
Nellie Campobello, Mexican writer who chronicled the Mexican Revolution (died 1986) Wikipedia: Nellie Campobello
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1899
Yitzhak Lamdan, Russian-Israeli journalist and poet (died 1954) Wikipedia: Yitzhak Lamdan
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1898
Margaret Morris, American actress (died 1968) Wikipedia: Margaret Morris (actress)
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1898
Raphaël Salem, Greek-French mathematician and academic (died 1963) Wikipedia: Raphaël Salem
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1897
Herman J. Mankiewicz, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1953) Wikipedia: Herman J. Mankiewicz
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1897
Armstrong Sperry, American author and illustrator (died 1976) Wikipedia: Armstrong Sperry
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1896
Esdras Minville, Canadian economist and sociologist (died 1975) Wikipedia: Esdras Minville
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1893
Leatrice Joy, American actress (died 1985) Wikipedia: Leatrice Joy
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1893
Margaret Leech, American historian and author (died 1974) Wikipedia: Margaret Leech
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1891
Genrikh Yagoda, director of the NKVD (died 1938) Wikipedia: Genrikh Yagoda
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1890
Jan Matulka, Czech-American painter and illustrator (died 1972) Wikipedia: Jan Matulka
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1888
C. V. Raman, Indian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1970) Wikipedia: C. V. Raman
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1888
Nestor Makhno, Ukrainian anarchist revolutionary (died 1934) Wikipedia: Nestor Makhno
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1886
Aron Nimzowitsch, Russian-Danish chess player and theoretician (died 1935) Wikipedia: Aron Nimzowitsch
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1879
King Baggot, American actor, director, and screenwriter (died 1948) Wikipedia: King Baggot
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1879
Leon Trotsky, Russian theorist and politician, founded the Red Army (died 1940) Wikipedia: Leon Trotsky
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1878
Lise Meitner, Austrian-Swedish physicist and academic (died 1968) Wikipedia: Lise Meitner
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1876
Charlie Townsend, English cricketer and lawyer (died 1958) Wikipedia: Charlie Townsend
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1872
Lucille La Verne, American actress (died 1945) Wikipedia: Lucille La Verne
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1872
Leonora Speyer, American poet and violinist (died 1956) Wikipedia: Leonora Speyer
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1867
Marie Curie, Polish chemist and physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1934) Wikipedia: Marie Curie
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1861
Jeff Milton, American police officer (died 1947) Wikipedia: Jeff Milton
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1861
Lesser Ury, German painter (died 1931) Wikipedia: Lesser Ury
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1860
Jean Baptiste Eugène Estienne, French general and engineer (died 1936) Wikipedia: Jean Baptiste Eugène Estienne
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1860
Paul Peel, Canadian painter and academic (died 1892) Wikipedia: Paul Peel
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1858
Bipin Chandra Pal, Indian academic and activist (died 1932) Wikipedia: Bipin Chandra Pal
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1851
Chris von der Ahe, German-American businessman (died 1913) Wikipedia: Chris von der Ahe
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1846
Ignaz Brüll, Austrian pianist and composer (died 1907) Wikipedia: Ignaz Brüll
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1843
William Plankinton, American businessman, industrialist and banker (died 1905) Wikipedia: William Plankinton
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1838
Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam, French author and playwright (died 1889) Wikipedia: Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam
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1832
Andrew Dickson White, American historian, academic, and diplomat, co-founded Cornell University (died 1918) Wikipedia: Andrew Dickson White
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1830
Emanuele Luigi Galizia, Maltese architect and civil engineer (died 1907) Wikipedia: Emanuele Luigi Galizia
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1821
Andrea Debono, Maltese trader and explorer (died 1871) Wikipedia: Andrea Debono
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1818
Emil du Bois-Reymond, German physician and physiologist (died 1896) Wikipedia: Emil du Bois-Reymond
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1805
Thomas Brassey, English engineer and businessman (died 1870) Wikipedia: Thomas Brassey
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1800
Platt Rogers Spencer, American calligrapher and educator (died 1864) Wikipedia: Platt Rogers Spencer
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1789
Alfred Kelley, American legislator, canal builder, and railroad magnate (died 1859) Wikipedia: Alfred Kelley
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1787
Carl Carl, Polish-born actor and theatre director (died 1854) Wikipedia: Carl Carl
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1750
Friedrich Leopold zu Stolberg-Stolberg, German poet and lawyer (died 1819) Wikipedia: Friedrich Leopold zu Stolberg-Stolberg
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1728
James Cook, English captain, navigator, and cartographer (died 1779) Wikipedia: James Cook
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1706
Carlo Cecere, Italian violinist and composer (died 1761) Wikipedia: Carlo Cecere
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1687
William Stukeley, English archaeologist and physician (died 1765) Wikipedia: William Stukeley
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1683
Anton thor Helle, German-Estonian clergyman, author, and translator (died 1748) Wikipedia: Anton thor Helle
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1650
John Robinson, English bishop and diplomat (died 1723) Wikipedia: John Robinson (bishop of London)
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1619
Gédéon Tallemant des Réaux, French author and poet (died 1692) Wikipedia: Gédéon Tallemant des Réaux
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1598
Francisco de Zurbarán, Spanish painter (died 1664) Wikipedia: Francisco de Zurbarán
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1525
Georg Cracow, German lawyer and politician (died 1575) Wikipedia: Georg Cracow
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1456
Margaret of Bavaria, Electress Palatine, Princess of Bavaria-Landshut by birth (died 1501) Wikipedia: Margaret of Bavaria, Electress Palatine
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1316
Simeon of Russia (died 1353) Wikipedia: Simeon of Moscow
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1186
Ögedei Khan, Mongol ruler, 2nd Great Khan of the Mongol Empire (died 1241) Wikipedia: Ögedei Khan
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994
Ibn Hazm, Arabian philosopher and scholar (died 1069) Wikipedia: Ibn Hazm
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630
Constans II, Byzantine emperor (died 668) Wikipedia: Constans II
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2024
Bruce Degen, American writer (born 1945) Wikipedia: Bruce Degen
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2023
Frank Borman, American astronaut (born 1928) Wikipedia: Frank Borman
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2021
Dean Stockwell, American actor (born 1936) Wikipedia: Dean Stockwell
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2020
Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the Commonwealth and member of the House of Lords (born 1948) Wikipedia: Jonathan Sacks, Baron Sacks
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2019
Janette Sherman, American physician, author, and pioneer in occupational and environmental health (born 1930) Wikipedia: Janette Sherman
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2017
Roy Halladay, American baseball player (born 1977) Wikipedia: Roy Halladay
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2017
Carl Sargeant, Welsh Assembly minister (born 1968) Wikipedia: Carl Sargeant
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2017
James R. Thompson Jr., American naval officer and engineer, 5th Director of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (born 1936) Wikipedia: James R. Thompson Jr.
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2016
Leonard Cohen, Canadian singer-songwriter and poet (born 1934) Wikipedia: Leonard Cohen
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2016
Janet Reno, American lawyer and government official; Attorney General of the United States (1993–2001) (born 1938) Wikipedia: Janet Reno
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2016
Jimmy Young, British singer and radio personality (born 1921) Wikipedia: Jimmy Young (broadcaster)
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2015
Bappaditya Bandopadhyay, Indian director and poet (born 1970) Wikipedia: Bappaditya Bandopadhyay
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2015
Ri Ul-sol, North Korean marshal and politician (born 1921) Wikipedia: Ri Ul-sol
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2014
Lincoln D. Faurer, American general (born 1928) Wikipedia: Lincoln D. Faurer
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2014
Kajetan Kovič, Slovenian journalist and poet (born 1931) Wikipedia: Kajetan Kovič
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2014
Allen Ripley, American baseball player (born 1952) Wikipedia: Allen Ripley
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2013
John Cole, Irish-English journalist and author (born 1927) Wikipedia: John Cole (journalist)
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2013
Ian Davies, Australian basketball player and coach (born 1956) Wikipedia: Ian Davies (basketball)
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2013
Ron Dellow, English footballer and manager (born 1914) Wikipedia: Ron Dellow
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2013
Joey Manley, American publisher, founded Modern Tales (born 1965) Wikipedia: Joey Manley
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2013
Jack Mitchell, American photographer and author (born 1925) Wikipedia: Jack Mitchell (photographer)
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2013
Manfred Rommel, German lawyer and politician (born 1928) Wikipedia: Manfred Rommel
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2012
Carmen Basilio, American boxer (born 1927) Wikipedia: Carmen Basilio
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2012
Kevin O'Donnell, Jr., American author (born 1950) Wikipedia: Kevin O'Donnell Jr.
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2012
Glenys Page, New Zealand cricketer (born 1940) Wikipedia: Glenys Page
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2012
Sandy Pearson, Australian general (born 1918) Wikipedia: Sandy Pearson
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2012
Darrell Royal, American football player and coach (born 1924) Wikipedia: Darrell Royal
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2012
Arthur K. Snyder, American lawyer and politician (born 1932) Wikipedia: Arthur K. Snyder
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2011
Joe Frazier, American boxer (born 1944) Wikipedia: Joe Frazier
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2011
Takanosato Toshihide, Japanese sumo wrestler (born 1952) Wikipedia: Takanosato Toshihide
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2009
Juanita Helms, American politician (born 1941) Wikipedia: Juanita Helms
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2007
Earl Dodge, American activist and politician (born 1932) Wikipedia: Earl Dodge
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2007
George W. George, American screenwriter and producer (born 1920) Wikipedia: George W. George
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2006
Aino Kukk, Estonian chess player and engineer (born 1930) Wikipedia: Aino Kukk
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2006
Bryan Pata, American football player (born 1984) Wikipedia: Bryan Pata
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2006
Johnny Sain, American baseball player and coach (born 1917) Wikipedia: Johnny Sain
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2006
Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber, French journalist and politician, co-founded L'Express (born 1924) Wikipedia: Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber
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2006
Polly Umrigar, Indian cricketer and manager (born 1926) Wikipedia: Polly Umrigar
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2005
Harry Thompson, English author, screenwriter, and producer (born 1960) Wikipedia: Harry Thompson
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2004
Howard Keel, American actor and singer (born 1919) Wikipedia: Howard Keel
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2003
Foo Foo Lammar, British drag queen and nightclub owner (born 1937) Wikipedia: Foo Foo Lammar
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2002
Rudolf Augstein, German journalist, co-founded Der Spiegel (born 1923) Wikipedia: Rudolf Augstein
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2001
Nida Blanca, Filipino actress (born 1936) Wikipedia: Nida Blanca
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2001
Anthony Shaffer, English author and playwright (born 1926) Wikipedia: Anthony Shaffer (writer)
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2000
Ingrid of Sweden (born 1910) Wikipedia: Ingrid of Sweden
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2000
Nimalan Soundaranayagam, Sri Lankan educator and politician (born 1950) Wikipedia: Nimalan Soundaranayagam
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2000
Chidambaram Subramaniam, Indian publisher and politician, Indian Minister of Defence (born 1910) Wikipedia: Chidambaram Subramaniam
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1996
Claude Ake, Nigerian political scientist and academic (born 1939) Wikipedia: Claude Ake
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1996
Jaja Wachuku, Nigerian lawyer and politician, Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1918) Wikipedia: Jaja Wachuku
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1995
Ann Dunham, American anthropologist and academic (born 1942) Wikipedia: Ann Dunham
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1994
Shorty Rogers, American trumpet player and composer (born 1924) Wikipedia: Shorty Rogers
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1993
Adelaide Hall, American-English singer, actress, and dancer (born 1901) Wikipedia: Adelaide Hall
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1993
Charles Aidman, American stage, film, and television actor (born 1925) Wikipedia: Charles Aidman
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1992
Alexander Dubček, Slovak soldier and politician (born 1921) Wikipedia: Alexander Dubček
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1992
Jack Kelly, American actor and politician (born 1927) Wikipedia: Jack Kelly (actor)
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1991
Tom of Finland, Finnish illustrator (born 1920) Wikipedia: Tom of Finland
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1991
Nuri Ja'far, Iraqi psychologist and philosopher of education, (born 1914) Wikipedia: Nuri Ja'far
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1990
Lawrence Durrell, British novelist, poet, dramatist, (born 1912) Wikipedia: Lawrence Durrell
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1990
Tom Clancy, Irish singer and actor, (born 1924) Wikipedia: Tom Clancy (singer)
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1988
Bill Hoest, American cartoonist (born 1926) Wikipedia: Bill Hoest
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1986
Tracy Pew, Australian bass player (born 1957) Wikipedia: Tracy Pew
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1983
Germaine Tailleferre, French pianist and composer (born 1892) Wikipedia: Germaine Tailleferre
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1981
Will Durant, American historian and philosopher (born 1885) Wikipedia: Will Durant
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1980
İlhan Erdost, Turkish publisher (born 1944) Wikipedia: İlhan Erdost
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1980
Steve McQueen, American actor and producer (born 1930) Wikipedia: Steve McQueen
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1979
Frank O'Connor, American actor, rancher, and painter Wikipedia: Frank O'Connor (actor, born 1897)
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1978
Jivraj Narayan Mehta, Indian surgeon and politician, 6th Chief Minister of Gujarat (born 1887) Wikipedia: Jivraj Narayan Mehta
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1978
Gene Tunney, American boxer and actor (born 1897) Wikipedia: Gene Tunney
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1975
Piero Dusio, Italian footballer, businessman and race car driver (born 1899) Wikipedia: Piero Dusio
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1974
Eric Linklater, Welsh-Scottish author and academic (born 1899) Wikipedia: Eric Linklater
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1968
Gordon Coventry, Australian footballer and coach (born 1901) Wikipedia: Gordon Coventry
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1968
Alexander Gelfond, Russian mathematician, cryptographer, and academic (born 1906) Wikipedia: Alexander Gelfond
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1967
John Nance Garner, American lawyer and politician, 32nd Vice President of the United States (born 1868) Wikipedia: John Nance Garner
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1966
Rube Bressler, American baseball player (born 1894) Wikipedia: Rube Bressler
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1964
Hans von Euler-Chelpin, German-Swedish biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1863) Wikipedia: Hans von Euler-Chelpin
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1962
Eleanor Roosevelt, American humanitarian and politician, 39th First Lady of the United States (born 1884) Wikipedia: Eleanor Roosevelt
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1959
Victor McLaglen, English-American boxer and actor (born 1883) Wikipedia: Victor McLaglen
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1947
K. Natesa Iyer, Indian-Sri Lankan journalist and politician (born 1887) Wikipedia: K. Natesa Iyer
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1944
Richard Sorge, Azerbaijani-German journalist and spy (born 1895) Wikipedia: Richard Sorge
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1944
Hannah Szenes, Hungarian-Israeli soldier and poet (born 1921) Wikipedia: Hannah Szenes
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1941
Frank Pick, English lawyer and businessman (born 1878) Wikipedia: Frank Pick
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1933
Harold Weber, American golfer and architect (born 1882) Wikipedia: Harold Weber
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1930
Ōkido Moriemon, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 23rd Yokozuna (born 1878) Wikipedia: Ōkido Moriemon
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1923
Ashwini Kumar Dutta, Indian educator and philanthropist (born 1856) Wikipedia: Ashwini Kumar Dutta
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1922
Sam Thompson, American baseball player (born 1860) Wikipedia: Sam Thompson (outfielder)
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1919
Hugo Haase, German lawyer, jurist, and politician (born 1863) Wikipedia: Hugo Haase
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1916
Henry Ward Ranger, American painter and academic (born 1858) Wikipedia: Henry Ward Ranger
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1913
Alfred Russel Wallace, Welsh-English biologist and geographer (born 1823) Wikipedia: Alfred Russel Wallace
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1907
Jesús García, Mexican railroad brakeman (born 1881) Wikipedia: Jesús García
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1906
Heinrich Seidel, German engineer and poet (born 1842) Wikipedia: Heinrich Seidel
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1881
John MacHale, Irish archbishop (born 1791) Wikipedia: John MacHale
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1872
Alfred Clebsch, German mathematician and academic (born 1833) Wikipedia: Alfred Clebsch
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1862
Bahadur Shah II, Mughal emperor (born 1775) Wikipedia: Bahadur Shah Zafar
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1837
Elijah Parish Lovejoy, American minister and journalist (born 1809) Wikipedia: Elijah Parish Lovejoy
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1809
Paul Sandby, English painter and cartographer (born 1725) Wikipedia: Paul Sandby
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1713
Elizabeth Barry, English actress (born 1658) Wikipedia: Elizabeth Barry
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1652
Henry of Nassau-Siegen, German count, officer in the Dutch Army, diplomat for the Dutch Republic (born 1611) Wikipedia: Henry of Nassau-Siegen (1611–1652)
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1642
Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester, English judge and politician, Lord High Treasurer of The United Kingdom (born 1563) Wikipedia: Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester
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1639
Thomas Arundell, 1st Baron Arundell of Wardour, English politician (born 1560) Wikipedia: Thomas Arundell, 1st Baron Arundell of Wardour
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1633
Cornelis Drebbel, Dutch inventor (born 1572) Wikipedia: Cornelis Drebbel
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1627
Jahangir, Mughal emperor (born 1569) Wikipedia: Jahangir
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1599
Gasparo Tagliacozzi, Italian surgeon and educator (born 1546) Wikipedia: Gaspare Tagliacozzi
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1581
Richard Davies, Welsh bishop and scholar (born 1505) Wikipedia: Richard Davies (bishop)
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1574
Solomon Luria, Polish rabbi and educator (born 1510) Wikipedia: Solomon Luria
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1562
Maldeo Rathore, Rao of Marwar (born 1511) Wikipedia: Maldeo Rathore
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1561
Jeanne de Jussie, Swiss nun and writer (born 1503) Wikipedia: Jeanne de Jussie
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1550
Jón Arason, Icelandic bishop and poet (born 1484) Wikipedia: Jón Arason
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1497
Philip II, Duke of Savoy (born 1443) Wikipedia: Philip II of Savoy
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1225
Engelbert II of Berg, German archbishop and saint (born 1186) Wikipedia: Engelbert II of Berg
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1173
Uijong of Goryeo, Korean monarch of the Goryeo dynasty (born 1127) Wikipedia: Uijong of Goryeo
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927
Zhu Shouyin, general of Later Tang Wikipedia: Zhu Shouyin
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691
Cen Changqian, official of the Tang dynasty Wikipedia: Cen Changqian
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691
Ge Fuyuan, official of the Tang dynasty Wikipedia: Ge Fuyuan
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