Events on 13 October include:
- Prince Arthur, a son of Queen Victoria, became the first Governor General of Canada of royal descent, as well as the first Prince of Great Britain and Ireland to hold that position (1911)
- British suffragette Margaret Travers Symons became the first woman to speak in the House of Commons when she escaped from her escort into the chamber and shouted at the assembly (1908)
- War of 1812: British troops and Mohawk warriors repelled an American invasion from across the Niagara River at the Battle of Queenston Heights near Queenston, Ontario (1812)
This page gathers 50 events, 208 births and 100 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 54 to 2019.
Events · United Kingdom
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1911
Prince Arthur, a son of Queen Victoria, became the first Governor General of Canada of royal descent, as well as the first Prince of Great Britain and Ireland to hold that position. Wikipedia: Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
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1908
British suffragette Margaret Travers Symons became the first woman to speak in the House of Commons when she escaped from her escort into the chamber and shouted at the assembly. Wikipedia: Suffragette
Archive: The suffragette — New York Botanical Garden · Europeana
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1812
War of 1812: British troops and Mohawk warriors repelled an American invasion from across the Niagara River at the Battle of Queenston Heights near Queenston, Ontario. Wikipedia: War of 1812
Archive: Medal commemorating the War of 1812 — Tallinn City Museum, 1912 · Europeana
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1710
Queen Anne's War: French and Wabanaki forces surrendered to end the Siege of Port Royal, giving the British permanent possession of Nova Scotia. Wikipedia: Queen Anne's War
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1399
Coronation of Henry IV of England at Westminster Abbey. Wikipedia: Henry IV of England
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1259
The Provisions of Westminster, a law reform programme resulting out of the conflict of king Henry III of England and his barons, are approved. Wikipedia: Provisions of Westminster
Around the world
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2019
At the Chicago Marathon, Kenyan runner Brigid Kosgei (pictured) set the current marathon world record for women running in a mixed-sex race. Wikipedia: 2019 Chicago Marathon
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2016
The King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, died after 70 years on the throne, at which point was the longest-reigning current monarch. Wikipedia: Monarchy of Thailand
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2016
The Maldives announces its decision to withdraw from the Commonwealth of Nations. Wikipedia: Maldives
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2013
During the Hindu festival of Navaratri at a temple in Madhya Pradesh, India, rumours about an impending bridge collapse caused a stampede that resulted in 115 deaths. Wikipedia: Navaratri
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2011
The Dragon King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (pictured) married Jetsun Pema at the Punakha Dzong. Wikipedia: King of Bhutan
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2010
The mining accident in Copiapó, Chile ends as all 33 trapped miners arrive at the surface after a record 69 days underground. Wikipedia: 2010 Copiapó mining accident
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1994
The Troubles: In a meeting at Fernhill House, Belfast, loyalist leader Gusty Spence announced that the Combined Loyalist Military Command would observe a ceasefire. Wikipedia: The Troubles
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1993
At least 60 people die in eastern Papua New Guinea when a series of earthquakes rock the Finisterre Range, triggering massive landslides. Wikipedia: 1993 Finisterre earthquakes
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1990
Syrian forces attack free areas of Lebanon, removing General Michel Aoun from the presidential palace. Wikipedia: Michel Aoun
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1983
Ameritech Mobile Communications launches the first US cellular network in Chicago. Wikipedia: Ameritech Cellular
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1977
Hijacking of Lufthansa Flight 181 by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Wikipedia: Lufthansa Flight 181
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1976
The first electron micrograph of an Ebola virus is taken at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Dr. F. A. Murphy. Wikipedia: Micrograph
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1976
A Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano Boeing 707 crashes after takeoff from El Trompillo Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, killing 91. Wikipedia: Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano
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1972
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed into a remote area in the Andes mountains near the border of Chile and Argentina; the 16 remaining survivors were not rescued until more than two months later. Wikipedia: Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
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1972
Aeroflot Flight 217 crashes outside Moscow, killing 174. Wikipedia: Aeroflot Flight 217
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1972
The flag of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, was officially adopted. Wikipedia: Flag of Okinawa Prefecture
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1962
The Pacific Northwest experiences a cyclone the equal of a Category 3 hurricane, with winds above 150 mph. Forty-six people die. Wikipedia: Columbus Day storm of 1962
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1961
Newly elected Burundian prime minister Louis Rwagasore was assassinated by his political rivals. Wikipedia: Louis Rwagasore
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1946
France adopts the constitution of the Fourth Republic. Wikipedia: October 1946 French constitutional referendum
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1944
World War II: The Soviet Riga Offensive captures the city. Wikipedia: Riga offensive (1944)
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1943
World War II: Marshal Pietro Badoglio announces that Italy has officially declared war on Germany. Wikipedia: Pietro Badoglio
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1923
Ankara becomes the capital of Turkey. Wikipedia: Ankara
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1921
The Soviet republics of Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia signed the Treaty of Kars with the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, establishing the current borders between Turkey and the Caucasian states. Wikipedia: Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
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1917
At least 30,000 people witnessed the Miracle of the Sun in the fields of Cova da Iria near Fátima, Portugal. Wikipedia: Miracle of the Sun
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1915
First World War: The Battle of the Hohenzollern Redoubt marks the end of the Battle of Loos. Wikipedia: Actions of the Hohenzollern Redoubt
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1903
The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth game. Wikipedia: 1903 World Series
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1892
Edward Emerson Barnard is first to discover a comet by photographic means. Wikipedia: 206P/Barnard–Boattini
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1885
The Georgia Institute of Technology is founded in Atlanta, Georgia. Wikipedia: Georgia Tech
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1881
First known conversation in modern Hebrew by Eliezer Ben-Yehuda and friends. Wikipedia: Revival of the Hebrew language
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1843
In New York City, B'nai B'rith, the oldest Jewish service organization in the world, is founded. Wikipedia: B'nai B'rith
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1821
The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is publicly proclaimed. Wikipedia: Declaration of Independence (Mexico)
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1814
War of 1812: After three days of fighting, the beached U.S. Revenue Cutter Service vessel Eagle was captured by the Royal Navy. Wikipedia: War of 1812
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1793
French Revolutionary Wars: Austro-Prussian victory over Republican France at the First Battle of Wissembourg. Wikipedia: First Battle of Wissembourg
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1792
In Washington, D.C., the cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (known as the White House since 1818) is laid. Wikipedia: White House
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1775
The Continental Congress establishes the Continental Navy (predecessor of the United States Navy). Wikipedia: Continental Navy
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1773
French astronomer Charles Messier discovered the Whirlpool Galaxy (pictured), an interacting, grand design spiral galaxy located an estimated 31 million light-years away. Wikipedia: Charles Messier
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1644
A Swedish–Dutch fleet defeats the Danish fleet at Fehmarn and captures about 1,000 prisoners. Wikipedia: Battle of Fehmarn (1644)
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1479
Hungarian forces under Stephen V Báthory decisively defeat an invading Ottoman army in the battle of Breadfield. Wikipedia: Stephen V Báthory
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1332
Rinchinbal Khan becomes the Khagan of the Mongols and Emperor of the Yuan dynasty, reigning for only 53 days. Wikipedia: Rinchinbal Khan
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1307
Agents of King Philip IV of France launched a raid on the Knights Templar at dawn, arresting many members, subsequently torturing them into giving false confessions and burning them at the stake. Wikipedia: Philip IV of France
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1269
The present church building at Westminster Abbey is consecrated. Wikipedia: Westminster Abbey
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645
Goguryeo–Tang War: Led by Emperor Taizong, the Tang army was forced to abandon a siege of Ansi Fortress. Wikipedia: Goguryeo–Tang War
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409
Vandals and Alans cross the Pyrenees and appear in Hispania. Wikipedia: Vandals
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54
Roman emperor Claudius dies from poisoning under mysterious circumstances. He is succeeded by his adopted son Nero, rather than by Britannicus, his son with Messalina. Wikipedia: 50s
World days
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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (international) Wikipedia: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Technology
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Science
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1892
Edward Emerson Barnard is first to discover a comet by photographic means. Wikipedia: 206P/Barnard–Boattini
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1773
French astronomer Charles Messier discovered the Whirlpool Galaxy (pictured), an interacting, grand design spiral galaxy located an estimated 31 million light-years away. Wikipedia: Charles Messier
Business
No entries.
Sport
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2019
At the Chicago Marathon, Kenyan runner Brigid Kosgei (pictured) set the current marathon world record for women running in a mixed-sex race. Wikipedia: 2019 Chicago Marathon
Culture
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2013
During the Hindu festival of Navaratri at a temple in Madhya Pradesh, India, rumours about an impending bridge collapse caused a stampede that resulted in 115 deaths. Wikipedia: Navaratri
Births
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2001
Caleb McLaughlin, American actor Wikipedia: Caleb McLaughlin
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2001
Cam Thomas, American basketball player Wikipedia: Cam Thomas
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2001
De'Von Achane, American football player Wikipedia: De'Von Achane
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1999
Andrew Capobianco. American diver Wikipedia: Andrew Capobianco
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1996
Joshua Wong, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Wikipedia: Joshua Wong
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1995
Jimin, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Jimin
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1994
Ryan Matterson, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Ryan Matterson
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1994
Yuta Watanabe, Japanese basketball player Wikipedia: Yuta Watanabe
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1993
Tiffany Trump, American socialite Wikipedia: Tiffany Trump
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1992
Igor Ozhiganov, Russian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Igor Ozhiganov
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1992
Shelby Rogers, American tennis player Wikipedia: Shelby Rogers
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1990
Andrej Rendla, Slovak footballer Wikipedia: Andrej Rendla
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1990
Adrián Sardinero, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Adrián Sardinero
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1990
Jakob Silfverberg, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jakob Silfverberg
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1989
Brace Belden, American communist and trade union activist, volunteer in the People's Protection Units Wikipedia: Brace Belden
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1989
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, American politician Wikipedia: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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1989
Clive Rose, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Clive Rose (cricketer)
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1988
Norris Cole, American basketball player Wikipedia: Norris Cole
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1988
Scott Jamieson, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Scott Jamieson
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1987
Adrian Poparadu, Romanian footballer Wikipedia: Adrian Poparadu
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1987
Tochinoshin Tsuyoshi, Georgian sumo wrestler Wikipedia: Tochinoshin Tsuyoshi
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1986
Gabriel Agbonlahor, English footballer Wikipedia: Gabriel Agbonlahor
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1986
Sergio Pérez Moya, Mexican footballer Wikipedia: Sergio Pérez (footballer, born 1986)
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1985
Brian Hoyer, American football player Wikipedia: Brian Hoyer
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1985
Andrej Meszároš, Slovak ice hockey player Wikipedia: Andrej Meszároš
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1982
Antonio Pavanello, Italian rugby player Wikipedia: Antonio Pavanello
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1982
Ian Thorpe, Australian swimmer Wikipedia: Ian Thorpe
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1981
Taylor Buchholz, American baseball player Wikipedia: Taylor Buchholz
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1981
Kele Okereke, English singer, songwriter, and musician Wikipedia: Kele Okereke
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1980
Ashanti, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress Wikipedia: Ashanti (singer)
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1980
David Haye, English boxer Wikipedia: David Haye
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1980
Magne Hoseth, Norwegian footballer Wikipedia: Magne Hoseth
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1980
Scott Parker, English footballer Wikipedia: Scott Parker
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1979
Wes Brown, English footballer Wikipedia: Wes Brown
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1979
Mamadou Niang, Senegalese footballer Wikipedia: Mamadou Niang
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1978
Jermaine O'Neal, American basketball player Wikipedia: Jermaine O'Neal
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1977
Gareth Batty, English cricketer Wikipedia: Gareth Batty
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1977
Benjamin Clapp, American drummer Wikipedia: Benjamin Clapp
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1977
Antonio Di Natale, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Antonio Di Natale
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1977
Justin Peroff, Canadian drummer and actor Wikipedia: Broken Social Scene
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1977
Paul Pierce, American basketball player Wikipedia: Paul Pierce
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1977
Kiele Sanchez, American actress Wikipedia: Kiele Sanchez
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1973
Brian Dawkins, American football player and coach Wikipedia: Brian Dawkins
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1973
Matt Hughes, American wrestler and mixed martial artist Wikipedia: Matt Hughes (fighter)
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1972
Summer Sanders, American swimmer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Summer Sanders
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1971
Sacha Baron Cohen, English comedian, actor, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Sacha Baron Cohen
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1971
Billy Bush, American television journalist and radio host Wikipedia: Billy Bush
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1971
Pyrros Dimas, Albanian-Greek weightlifter and politician Wikipedia: Pyrros Dimas
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1970
Serena Altschul, American journalist Wikipedia: Serena Altschul
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1970
Rob Howley, Welsh rugby player and coach Wikipedia: Rob Howley
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1970
Paul Potts, English tenor Wikipedia: Paul Potts
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1969
Nancy Kerrigan, American figure skater and actress Wikipedia: Nancy Kerrigan
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1969
Cady McClain, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Cady McClain
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1968
Tisha Campbell-Martin, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Tisha Campbell
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1967
Aleksander Čeferin, Slovenian lawyer and football administrator, 7th president of UEFA Wikipedia: Aleksander Čeferin
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1967
Scott Cooper, American baseball player Wikipedia: Scott Cooper (baseball)
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1967
Trevor Hoffman, American baseball player Wikipedia: Trevor Hoffman
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1967
Javier Sotomayor, Cuban high jumper Wikipedia: Javier Sotomayor
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1967
Steve Vickers, English footballer Wikipedia: Steve Vickers (footballer)
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1967
Kate Walsh, American actress and producer Wikipedia: Kate Walsh (actress)
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1966
Larry Collmus, American sportscaster Wikipedia: Larry Collmus
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1966
Baja Mali Knindža, Serbian singer Wikipedia: Baja Mali Knindža
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1966
John Regis, English sprinter Wikipedia: John Regis (athlete)
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1965
Johan Museeuw, Belgian cyclist Wikipedia: Johan Museeuw
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1964
Fanie de Villiers, South African cricketer Wikipedia: Fanie de Villiers
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1964
Doug Emhoff, American lawyer and second gentlemen of the United States Wikipedia: Doug Emhoff
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1964
Nie Haisheng, Chinese general, pilot, and astronaut Wikipedia: Nie Haisheng
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1964
Christopher Judge, American actor and producer Wikipedia: Christopher Judge
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1964
Marco Travaglio, Italian journalist and author Wikipedia: Marco Travaglio
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1964
Matt Walsh, American actor and comedian Wikipedia: Matt Walsh (comedian)
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1963
Colin Channer, Jamaican-American author and academic Wikipedia: Colin Channer
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1963
Chip Foose, American engineer and television host Wikipedia: Chip Foose
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1962
T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, American actress and author Wikipedia: T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
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1962
Kelly Preston, American actress (died 2020) Wikipedia: Kelly Preston
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1962
Jerry Rice, American football player Wikipedia: Jerry Rice
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1961
Rachel De Thame, English gardener and television presenter Wikipedia: Rachel de Thame
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1961
Derek Harper, American basketball player Wikipedia: Derek Harper
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1961
Doc Rivers, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Doc Rivers
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1960
Joey Belladonna, American singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Joey Belladonna
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1960
Eric Joyce, Scottish soldier and politician Wikipedia: Eric Joyce
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1959
Marie Osmond, American singer, actress, and television spokesperson Wikipedia: Marie Osmond
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1958
Maria Cantwell, American lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Maria Cantwell
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1958
Jair-Rôhm Parker Wells, American bassist and composer Wikipedia: Jair-Rôhm Parker Wells
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1957
Reggie Theus, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Reggie Theus
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1956
Chris Carter, American director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Chris Carter (screenwriter)
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1956
Sinan Sakić, Serbian singer (died 2018) Wikipedia: Sinan Sakić
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1956
Joseph Toal, Scottish bishop Wikipedia: Joseph Toal
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1954
George Frazier, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2023) Wikipedia: George Frazier (pitcher)
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1954
Claude Ribbe, French historian and academic Wikipedia: Claude Ribbe
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1953
Pat Day, American jockey Wikipedia: Pat Day
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1952
Mundo Earwood, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) Wikipedia: Mundo Earwood
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1952
Beverly Johnson, American model, actress, and singer Wikipedia: Beverly Johnson
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1952
John Lone, Hong Kong-American actor Wikipedia: John Lone
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1951
Stephen Bayley, Welsh journalist, author, and critic Wikipedia: Stephen Bayley
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1950
Mollie Katzen, American chef and author Wikipedia: Mollie Katzen
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1950
Simon Nicol, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Simon Nicol
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1950
Annegret Richter, German sprinter Wikipedia: Annegret Richter
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1949
Tom Mees, American sportscaster (died 1996) Wikipedia: Tom Mees
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1949
Patrick Nève, Belgian racing driver (died 2017) Wikipedia: Patrick Nève
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1948
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pakistani musician (died 1997) Wikipedia: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
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1947
Joe Dolce, American-Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Joe Dolce
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1947
Sammy Hagar, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Sammy Hagar
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1946
Levon Ananyan, Armenian journalist and author (died 2013) Wikipedia: Levon Ananyan
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1946
Edwina Currie, English politician Wikipedia: Edwina Currie
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1946
Lacy J. Dalton, American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Lacy J. Dalton
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1945
Dési Bouterse, Surinamese general and politician, 9th President of Suriname (died 2024) Wikipedia: Dési Bouterse
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1945
Poure Puobe VII Paramount Chief of Nandom in the Upper East Region of Ghana (died 2019) Wikipedia: Poure Puobe VII
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1944
Robert Lamm, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer Wikipedia: Robert Lamm
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1943
Peter Sauber, Swiss businessman, founded the Sauber F1 Team Wikipedia: Peter Sauber
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1942
Rutanya Alda, Latvian-American actress Wikipedia: Rutanya Alda
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1942
Bob Bailey, American baseball player and manager (died 2018) Wikipedia: Bob Bailey (baseball)
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1942
Jerry Jones, American businessman Wikipedia: Jerry Jones
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1942
Walter McGowan, Scottish boxer (died 2016) Wikipedia: Walter McGowan
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1941
Neil Aspinall, Welsh-English record producer and manager (died 2008) Wikipedia: Neil Aspinall
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1941
Jim Price, American baseball player (died 2023) Wikipedia: Jim Price (catcher)
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1941
Paul Simon, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Paul Simon
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1941
John Snow, English cricketer Wikipedia: John Snow (cricketer)
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1940
Chris Farlowe, English rock, blues, and soul singer Wikipedia: Chris Farlowe
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1940
Pharoah Sanders, American saxophonist and bandleader (died 2022) Wikipedia: Pharoah Sanders
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1939
Larry Bowie, American football player (died 2012) Wikipedia: Larry Bowie (guard)
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1939
Melinda Dillon, American actress (died 2023) Wikipedia: Melinda Dillon
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1938
Shirley Caesar, American gospel singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Shirley Caesar
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1938
Hugo Young, English journalist and author (died 2003) Wikipedia: Hugo Young
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1936
Chitti Babu, Indian veena player and composer (died 1996) Wikipedia: Chitti Babu (musician)
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1935
Etterlene DeBarge, American singer-songwriter (died 2024) Wikipedia: Etterlene DeBarge
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1935
Bruce Morrow, American radio host and actor Wikipedia: Bruce Morrow
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1934
Nana Mouskouri, Greek singer and politician Wikipedia: Nana Mouskouri
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1933
Thomas Bingham, Baron Bingham of Cornhill, English lawyer and judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales (died 2012) Wikipedia: Tom Bingham, Baron Bingham of Cornhill
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1933
Raynald Fréchette, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician (died 2007) Wikipedia: Raynald Fréchette
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1932
Johnny Lytle, American vibraphone player and drummer (died 1995) Wikipedia: Johnny Lytle
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1932
Liliane Montevecchi, French-Italian actress, dancer and singer (died 2018) Wikipedia: Liliane Montevecchi
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1931
Raymond Kopa, French footballer (died 2017) Wikipedia: Raymond Kopa
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1931
Eddie Mathews, American baseball player and manager (died 2001) Wikipedia: Eddie Mathews
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1930
Bruce Geller, American screenwriter and producer (died 1978) Wikipedia: Bruce Geller
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1929
Richard Howard, American poet, critic, and translator (died 2022) Wikipedia: Richard Howard
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1929
Walasse Ting, Chinese-American painter and poet (died 2010) Wikipedia: Walasse Ting
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1927
Anita Kerr, American singer and arranger (died 2022) Wikipedia: Anita Kerr
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1927
Lee Konitz, American saxophonist and composer (died 2020) Wikipedia: Lee Konitz
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1927
Turgut Özal, Turkish engineer and politician, 8th President of Turkey (died 1993) Wikipedia: Turgut Özal
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1926
Ray Brown, American bassist and cellist (died 2002) Wikipedia: Ray Brown (musician)
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1926
Killer Kowalski, American wrestler (died 2008) Wikipedia: Killer Kowalski
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1926
Tommy Whittle, Scottish-English saxophonist (died 2013) Wikipedia: Tommy Whittle
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1926
Eddie Yost, American baseball player and coach (died 2012) Wikipedia: Eddie Yost
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1925
Lenny Bruce, American comedian and actor (died 1966) Wikipedia: Lenny Bruce
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1925
Armand Mouyal, Algerian-French fencer and police officer (died 1988) Wikipedia: Armand Mouyal
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1925
Margaret Thatcher, English chemist and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (died 2013) Wikipedia: Margaret Thatcher
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1925
Gustav Winckler, Danish singer-songwriter (died 1979) Wikipedia: Gustav Winckler
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1924
Terry Gibbs, American vibraphone player and bandleader Wikipedia: Terry Gibbs
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1924
Moturu Udayam, Indian activist and politician (died 2002) Wikipedia: Moturu Udayam
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1924
Roberto Eduardo Viola, Argentinian general and politician, 44th President of Argentina (died 1994) Wikipedia: Roberto Eduardo Viola
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1923
John C. Champion, American screenwriter and producer (died 1994) Wikipedia: John C. Champion
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1923
Rosemary Anne Sisson, English author and playwright (died 2017) Wikipedia: Rosemary Anne Sisson
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1923
Faas Wilkes, Dutch footballer (died 2006) Wikipedia: Faas Wilkes
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1922
Nathaniel Clifton, American athlete (died 1990) Wikipedia: Nat Clifton
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1922
Gilberto Mendes, Brazilian composer (died 2016) Wikipedia: Gilberto Mendes
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1921
Yves Montand, Italian-French actor and singer (died 1991) Wikipedia: Yves Montand
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1920
Laraine Day, American actress (died 2007) Wikipedia: Laraine Day
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1918
Robert Walker, American actor (died 1951) Wikipedia: Robert Walker (actor, born 1918)
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1917
Reed Erickson, American philanthropist (died 1992) Wikipedia: Reed Erickson
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1917
George Osmond, American talent manager (died 2007) Wikipedia: George Osmond
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1915
Terry Frost, English painter and academic (died 2003) Wikipedia: Terry Frost
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1913
Igor Torkar, Slovenian poet and playwright (died 2004) Wikipedia: Igor Torkar
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1912
Cornel Wilde, Slovak-American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1989) Wikipedia: Cornel Wilde
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1911
Ashok Kumar, Indian film actor (died 2001) Wikipedia: Ashok Kumar
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1911
Millosh Gjergj Nikolla, Albanian poet and author (died 1938) Wikipedia: Migjeni
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1909
Herblock, American author and illustrator (died 2001) Wikipedia: Herblock
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1909
Art Tatum, American jazz pianist (died 1956) Wikipedia: Art Tatum
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1905
Yves Allégret, French director and screenwriter (died 1987) Wikipedia: Yves Allégret
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1905
John Rinehart Blue, American military officer, educator, businessperson, and politician (died 1965) Wikipedia: John Rinehart Blue
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1905
Coloman Braun-Bogdan, Romanian footballer and manager (died 1983) Wikipedia: Coloman Braun-Bogdan
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1904
Wilfred Pickles, English actor and radio host (died 1978) Wikipedia: Wilfred Pickles
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1902
Arna Bontemps, American librarian, author, and poet (died 1973) Wikipedia: Arna Bontemps
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1902
Karl Leichter, Estonian musicologist and academic (died 1987) Wikipedia: Karl Leichter
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1900
Gerald Marks, American composer (died 1997) Wikipedia: Gerald Marks
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1899
Piero Dusio, Italian footballer, businessman and racing driver (died 1975) Wikipedia: Piero Dusio
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1895
Mike Gazella, American baseball player and manager (died 1978) Wikipedia: Mike Gazella
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1893
Kurt Reidemeister, German mathematician connected to the Vienna Circle (died 1971) Wikipedia: Kurt Reidemeister
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1891
Irene Rich, American actress (died 1988) Wikipedia: Irene Rich
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1890
Conrad Richter, American journalist and novelist (died 1968) Wikipedia: Conrad Richter
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1887
Jozef Tiso, Slovak priest and politician, President of Slovakia (died 1947) Wikipedia: Jozef Tiso
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1880
Sasha Chorny, Russian poet and author (died 1932) Wikipedia: Sasha Chorny
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1879
Edward Hennig, American gymnast (died 1960) Wikipedia: Edward Hennig
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1878
Patrick Joseph Hartigan, Australian priest and author (died 1952) Wikipedia: John O'Brien (poet)
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1876
Rube Waddell, American baseball player (died 1914) Wikipedia: Rube Waddell
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1874
József Klekl, Slovene-Hungarian priest and politician (died 1948) Wikipedia: József Klekl (politician)
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1873
Georgios Kafantaris, Greek politician and Prime Minister of Greece (died 1946) Wikipedia: Georgios Kafantaris
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1872
Leon Leonwood Bean, American hunter, businessman, and author, founded L.L.Bean (died 1967) Wikipedia: Leon Leonwood Bean
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1870
Albert Jay Nock, American theorist, author, and critic (died 1945) Wikipedia: Albert Jay Nock
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1867
Jacques Inaudi, Italian calculating prodigy (died 1950) Wikipedia: Jacques Inaudi
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1862
Mary Kingsley, English explorer and author (died 1900) Wikipedia: Mary Kingsley
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1853
Lillie Langtry, English actress and singer (died 1929) Wikipedia: Lillie Langtry
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1844
Ernest Myers, English poet and author (died 1921) Wikipedia: Ernest Myers (author)
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1825
Charles Frederick Worth, English fashion designer, founded House of Worth (died 1895) Wikipedia: Charles Frederick Worth
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1821
Rudolf Virchow, German physician, biologist, and politician (died 1902) Wikipedia: Rudolf Virchow
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1820
John William Dawson, Canadian geologist and academic (died 1899) Wikipedia: John William Dawson
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1768
Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin, French admiral and explorer (died 1839) Wikipedia: Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin
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1756
James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier, English admiral and politician, 36th Commodore Governor of Newfoundland (died 1833) Wikipedia: James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier
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1713
Allan Ramsay, Scottish-English painter (died 1784) Wikipedia: Allan Ramsay (artist)
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1703
Andrea Belli, Maltese architect and businessman (died 1772) Wikipedia: Andrea Belli
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1696
John Hervey, 2nd Baron Hervey, English courtier and politician, Lord Privy Seal (died 1743) Wikipedia: John Hervey, 2nd Baron Hervey
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1613
Luisa de Guzmán, Spanish-Portuguese wife of John IV of Portugal (died 1666) Wikipedia: Luisa de Guzmán
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1566
Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork, Irish politician, Lord High Treasurer of Ireland (died 1643) Wikipedia: Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork
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1563
Francis Caracciolo, Italian Catholic priest (died 1608) Wikipedia: Francis Caracciolo
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1499
Claude of France (died 1524) Wikipedia: Claude of France
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1474
Mariotto Albertinelli, Italian painter and educator (died 1515) Wikipedia: Mariotto Albertinelli
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1453
Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales, son and heir of Henry VI of England (died 1471) Wikipedia: Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales
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1381
Thomas FitzAlan, 12th Earl of Arundel, English politician, Lord High Treasurer of England (died 1415) Wikipedia: Thomas Fitzalan, 5th Earl of Arundel
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467
Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei, emperor of Northern Wei (died 499) Wikipedia: Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei
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2024
Mayra Gómez Kemp, Cuban-Spanish television host and actress (born 1948) Wikipedia: Mayra Gómez Kemp
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2024
Donal Murray, Irish Catholic bishop (born 1940) Wikipedia: Donal Murray (bishop)
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2023
Louise Glück, American poet and essayist (born 1943) Wikipedia: Louise Glück
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2018
Annapurna Devi, Indian surbahar (bass sitar) player (born 1927) Wikipedia: Annapurna Devi
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2017
Albert Zafy, Malagasy politician (born 1927) Wikipedia: Albert Zafy
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2016
Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), King of Thailand (born 1927) Wikipedia: Bhumibol Adulyadej
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2016
Dario Fo, Italian playwright, actor, director, and composer Nobel Prize laureate (born 1926) Wikipedia: Dario Fo
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2016
Jim Prentice, Canadian lawyer and politician, 16th Premier of Alberta (born 1956) Wikipedia: Jim Prentice
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2015
Rosalyn Baxandall, American historian, author, and academic (born 1939) Wikipedia: Rosalyn Baxandall
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2015
Bruce Hyde, American academic and actor (born 1941) Wikipedia: Bruce Hyde (ontologist)
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2015
Michael J. H. Walsh, English general (born 1927) Wikipedia: Michael Walsh (British Army officer)
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2014
John Bradfield, English biologist and businessman, founded Cambridge Science Park (born 1925) Wikipedia: John Bradfield (biologist)
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2014
Antonio Cafiero, Argentinian accountant and politician, Governor of Buenos Aires Province (born 1922) Wikipedia: Antonio Cafiero
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2014
Margaret Hillert, American author and poet (born 1920) Wikipedia: Margaret Hillert
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2014
Mohammad Sarengat, Indonesian sprinter (born 1939) Wikipedia: Mohammad Sarengat
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2014
Pontus Segerström, Swedish footballer (born 1981) Wikipedia: Pontus Segerström
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2013
Martin Drewes, German soldier and pilot (born 1918) Wikipedia: Martin Drewes
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2013
Joe Meriweather, American basketball player and coach (born 1953) Wikipedia: Joe C. Meriweather
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2013
Tommy Whittle, Scottish-English saxophonist (born 1926) Wikipedia: Tommy Whittle
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2013
Takashi Yanase, Japanese poet and illustrator, created Anpanman (born 1919) Wikipedia: Takashi Yanase
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2012
Stuart Bell, English lawyer and politician (born 1938) Wikipedia: Stuart Bell
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2012
Gary Collins, American actor (born 1938) Wikipedia: Gary Collins (actor)
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2012
Tomonobu Imamichi, Japanese philosopher and academic (born 1922) Wikipedia: Tomonobu Imamichi
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2011
Barbara Kent, Canadian-born American actress (born 1907) Wikipedia: Barbara Kent
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2010
Vernon Biever, American photographer (born 1923) Wikipedia: Vernon Biever
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2009
Stephen Barnett, American scholar and academic (born 1935) Wikipedia: Stephen Barnett
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2008
Alexei Cherepanov, Russian ice hockey player (born 1989) Wikipedia: Alexei Cherepanov
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2007
Bob Denard, French soldier and academic (born 1929) Wikipedia: Bob Denard
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2006
Wang Guangmei, Chinese philanthropist and politician, 2nd Spouse of the President of the People's Republic of China (born 1921) Wikipedia: Wang Guangmei
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2005
Vivian Malone Jones, American activist (born 1942) Wikipedia: Vivian Malone Jones
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2004
Enrique Fernando, Filipino lawyer and jurist, 13th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines (born 1915) Wikipedia: Enrique Fernando
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2004
Bernice Rubens, Welsh author (born 1928) Wikipedia: Bernice Rubens
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2003
Bertram Brockhouse, Canadian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1918) Wikipedia: Bertram Brockhouse
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2002
Stephen Ambrose, American historian and author (born 1936) Wikipedia: Stephen E. Ambrose
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2002
Keene Curtis, American actor (born 1923) Wikipedia: Keene Curtis
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2001
Peter Doyle, Australian singer-songwriter (born 1949) Wikipedia: Peter Doyle (singer)
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2000
Jean Peters, American actress (born 1926) Wikipedia: Jean Peters
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1999
Michael Hartnett, Irish poet (born 1941) Wikipedia: Michael Hartnett
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1998
Dmitry Nikolayevich Filippov, Russian businessman and politician (born 1944) Wikipedia: Dmitry Filippov (politician)
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1996
Beryl Reid, English actress (born 1919) Wikipedia: Beryl Reid
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1993
Otmar Gutmann, German filmmaker (born 1937) Wikipedia: Otmar Gutmann
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1992
James Marshall, American author and illustrator (born 1942) Wikipedia: James Marshall (author)
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1990
Hans Namuth, German-American photographer (born 1915) Wikipedia: Hans Namuth
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1990
Lê Đức Thọ, Vietnamese general and politician, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1911) Wikipedia: Lê Đức Thọ
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1987
Walter Houser Brattain, American physicist and engineer, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1902) Wikipedia: Walter Brattain
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1987
Kishore Kumar, Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (born 1929) Wikipedia: Kishore Kumar
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1987
Nilgün Marmara, Turkish poet and author (born 1958) Wikipedia: Nilgün Marmara
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1985
Tage Danielsson, Swedish author, actor, and director (born 1928) Wikipedia: Tage Danielsson
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1981
Antonio Berni, Argentinian painter, illustrator, and engraver (born 1905) Wikipedia: Antonio Berni
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1979
Rebecca Clarke, English viola player and composer (born 1886) Wikipedia: Rebecca Clarke (composer)
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1974
Otto Binder, American author (born 1911) Wikipedia: Otto Binder
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1974
Anatoli Kozhemyakin, Soviet footballer (born 1953) Wikipedia: Anatoli Kozhemyakin
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1974
Ed Sullivan, American journalist and talk show host (born 1901) Wikipedia: Ed Sullivan
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1973
Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı, Turkish ethnographer and author (born 1886) Wikipedia: Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı
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1973
Albert Mandler, Austrian-Israeli general (born 1929) Wikipedia: Albert Mandler
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1968
Bea Benaderet, American actress and voice artist (born 1906) Wikipedia: Bea Benaderet
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1966
Clifton Webb, American actor and dancer (born 1889) Wikipedia: Clifton Webb
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1961
Prince Louis Rwagasore, Burundi politician, Prime Minister of Burundi (born 1932) Wikipedia: Louis Rwagasore
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1956
Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı, Turkish poet and author (born 1910) Wikipedia: Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı
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1955
Manuel Ávila Camacho, Mexican general and politician, 45th President of Mexico (born 1897) Wikipedia: Manuel Ávila Camacho
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1950
Ernest Haycox, American soldier and author (born 1899) Wikipedia: Ernest Haycox
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1945
Milton S. Hershey, American businessman, founded The Hershey Company (born 1857) Wikipedia: Milton S. Hershey
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1938
E. C. Segar, American cartoonist, created Popeye (born 1894) Wikipedia: E. C. Segar
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1931
Ernst Didring, Swedish author (born 1868) Wikipedia: Ernst Didring
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1930
T. Alexander Harrison, American painter and educator (born 1853) Wikipedia: T. Alexander Harrison
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1926
Hans E. Kinck, Norwegian philologist and author (born 1865) Wikipedia: Hans E. Kinck
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1919
Karl Adolph Gjellerup, Danish author and poet, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1857) Wikipedia: Karl Adolph Gjellerup
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1917
Florence La Badie, American actress (born 1888) Wikipedia: Florence La Badie
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1911
Sister Nivedita, Irish-Indian social worker, author, and educator (born 1867) Wikipedia: Sister Nivedita
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1909
Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, Spanish philosopher and academic (born 1849) Wikipedia: Francisco Ferrer
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1905
Henry Irving, English actor and manager (born 1838) Wikipedia: Henry Irving
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1904
Pavlos Melas, French-Greek captain (born 1870) Wikipedia: Pavlos Melas
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1890
Samuel Freeman Miller, American lawyer and jurist (born 1816) Wikipedia: Samuel Freeman Miller
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1882
Arthur de Gobineau, French philosopher and author (born 1816) Wikipedia: Arthur de Gobineau
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1869
Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, French poet, author, and critic (born 1804) Wikipedia: Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve
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1841
Patrick Campbell, Scottish admiral (born 1773) Wikipedia: Patrick Campbell (Royal Navy officer)
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1825
Maximilian I Joseph, king of Bavaria (born 1756) Wikipedia: Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria
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1822
Antonio Canova, Italian sculptor (born 1757) Wikipedia: Antonio Canova
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1815
Joachim Murat, French general (born 1767) Wikipedia: Joachim Murat
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1812
Isaac Brock, English general and politician, Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada (born 1769) Wikipedia: Isaac Brock
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1796
William B. Whiting, New York politician (born 1731) Wikipedia: William B. Whiting
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1788
Robert Nugent, 1st Earl Nugent, Irish poet and politician (born 1702) Wikipedia: Robert Nugent, 1st Earl Nugent
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1759
John Henley, English clergyman and author (born 1692) Wikipedia: John Henley (preacher)
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1715
Nicolas Malebranche, French priest and philosopher (born 1638) Wikipedia: Nicolas Malebranche
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1706
Iyasu I, emperor of Ethiopia (born 1654) Wikipedia: Iyasu I
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1694
Samuel von Pufendorf, German historian, economist, and jurist (born 1632) Wikipedia: Samuel von Pufendorf
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1687
Geminiano Montanari, Italian astronomer and lens maker (born 1633) Wikipedia: Geminiano Montanari
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1673
Christoffer Gabel, German-Danish accountant and politician (born 1617) Wikipedia: Christoffer Gabel
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1605
Theodore Beza, French theologian and scholar (born 1519) Wikipedia: Theodore Beza
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1562
Claudin de Sermisy, French composer (born 1495) Wikipedia: Claudin de Sermisy
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1435
Hermann II, count of Croatia Wikipedia: Hermann II, Count of Celje
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1415
Thomas FitzAlan, 12th Earl of Arundel, English politician, Lord High Treasurer of England (born 1381) Wikipedia: Thomas Fitzalan, 5th Earl of Arundel
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1382
Peter II, king of Cyprus Wikipedia: Peter II of Cyprus
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1282
Nichiren, Japanese Buddhist priest (born 1222) Wikipedia: Nichiren
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1195
Gualdim Pais, Portuguese crusader (born 1118) Wikipedia: Gualdim Pais
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1100
Guy I, count of Ponthieu Wikipedia: Guy I of Ponthieu
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1093
Robert I, count of Flanders (born 1035) Wikipedia: Robert I of Flanders
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982
Jing Zong, emperor of the Liao Dynasty (born 948) Wikipedia: Emperor Jingzong of Liao
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807
Simpert, bishop of Augsburg Wikipedia: Simpert
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54
Claudius, Roman emperor (born 10 BC) Wikipedia: 50s
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