Events on 5 October include:
- Two trains collided head-on in Ladbroke Grove, London, killing 31 people, injuring 417, and severely damaging public confidence in the management and regulation of safety of Britain's privatised railway system (1999)
- Bombs planted by the PIRA in pubs in Guildford kill four British soldiers and one civilian (1974)
- The British Trade Commissioner, James Cross, is kidnapped by members of the Front de libération du Québec, triggering the October Crisis in Canada (1970)
This page gathers 53 events, 254 births and 104 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 610 to 2021.
Events · United Kingdom
-
1999
Two trains collided head-on in Ladbroke Grove, London, killing 31 people, injuring 417, and severely damaging public confidence in the management and regulation of safety of Britain's privatised railway system. Wikipedia: Ladbroke Grove rail crash · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1974
Bombs planted by the PIRA in pubs in Guildford kill four British soldiers and one civilian. Wikipedia: Provisional Irish Republican Army · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1970
The British Trade Commissioner, James Cross, is kidnapped by members of the Front de libération du Québec, triggering the October Crisis in Canada. Wikipedia: James Cross · 8 languages
-
1962
"Love Me Do", the first single by the Beatles, was released in the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: Love Me Do · 35 languages
-
1962
Dr. No, the first James Bond film, was released. Wikipedia: Dr. No (film) · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
-
1937
Six days after retiring from the Queen's College, Oxford, Robert Howard Hodgkin was elected its provost due to the sudden death of B. H. Streeter. Wikipedia: The Queen's College, Oxford · 23 languages
-
1936
Around 200 men began a 291-mile (468 km) march from Jarrow to London, carrying a petition to the British government requesting the re-establishment of industry in the town. Wikipedia: Jarrow March · 12 languages
-
1930
British airship R101 crashes in France en route to India on its maiden voyage killing 48 people. Wikipedia: R101 · 17 languages
-
1900
Peace congress in Paris condemns British policy in South Africa and asserts Boer Republic's right to self-determination. Wikipedia: South African Republic · 56 languages
-
1813
War of 1812: The Army of the Northwest defeats a British and Native Canadian force threatening Detroit. Wikipedia: War of 1812 · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
Around the world
-
2021
Windows 11 is released to the general public. Wikipedia: Windows 11 · ✓ Wikidata · 85 languages
-
2014
Formula One racing driver Jules Bianchi crashed at the Japanese Grand Prix, sustaining fatal head injuries that would kill him the following year. Wikipedia: Jules Bianchi · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
2011
Two Chinese cargo ships were attacked and their crews murdered on a stretch of the Mekong River in far northern Thailand. Wikipedia: Mekong River massacre · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
2000
Colour revolutions: During protests over irregularities in the Yugoslavian general election, a wheel-loader was driven into the Radio Television of Serbia building, giving the protests the nickname "Bulldozer Revolution". Wikipedia: Colour revolution · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
1994
Swiss police found the bodies of 48 members of the Order of the Solar Temple, who had died in a cult mass murder-suicide. Wikipedia: Order of the Solar Temple · 22 languages
-
1991
An Indonesian Air Force C-130 crash kills 135 people. Wikipedia: 1991 Jakarta Indonesian Air Force C-130 crash · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1990
After 150 years The Herald newspaper in Melbourne, Australia, is published for the last time as a separate newspaper. Wikipedia: The Herald (Melbourne) · 2 languages
-
1988
During the United States vice-presidential debate, Democratic candidate Lloyd Bentsen told his opponent Dan Quayle, "Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy." Wikipedia: Lloyd Bentsen · 31 languages
-
1988
A Chilean opposition coalition defeats Augusto Pinochet in his re-election attempt. Wikipedia: Augusto Pinochet · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1986
Eugene Hasenfus's plane was shot down by Nicaraguan forces while carrying weapons to the Contra rebels on behalf of the U.S. government; he was subsequently captured, leading to an international controversy. Wikipedia: Eugene Hasenfus · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
1985
Seven Israeli vacationers, including four children, are killed in a mass shooting at Ras Burqa in the Sinai Peninsula by an Egyptian soldier. Wikipedia: Ras Burqa massacre · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1984
Marc Garneau becomes the first Canadian in space. Wikipedia: Marc Garneau · 34 languages
-
1982
Tylenol products are recalled after bottles in Chicago laced with cyanide cause seven deaths. Wikipedia: Tylenol · 16 languages
-
1978
Brother Eddie Villanueva and 15 others from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines begin the Jesus Is Lord Church. Wikipedia: Eddie Villanueva · 9 languages
-
1970
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is founded in the United States.[citation needed] Wikipedia: PBS · 55 languages
-
1968
A Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association march in Derry is violently suppressed by police. Wikipedia: Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association · 9 languages
-
1966
A reactor at the Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station near Detroit suffers a partial meltdown. Wikipedia: Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station · 9 languages
-
1963
The U.S. suspended the Commercial Import Program, its main economic support for South Vietnam, in response to the oppression of Buddhists by President Ngô Đình Diệm (pictured). Wikipedia: Commercial Import Program · 4 languages
-
1947
President Truman makes the first televised Oval Office address. Wikipedia: United States Oval Office Address · 1 language
-
1945
A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the gates of the Warner Brothers studio. Wikipedia: Hollywood Black Friday · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
1944
The Provisional Government of the French Republic enfranchises women. Wikipedia: Provisional Government of the French Republic · 43 languages
-
1943
World War II: Pacific Theater: Ninety-eight American POWs are executed by Japanese forces on Wake Island. Wikipedia: World War II · 291 languages
-
1938
Holocaust: In Nazi Germany, Jews' passports are invalidated. Wikipedia: The Holocaust · 204 languages
-
1931
Clyde Edward Pangborn and Hugh Herndon, Jr. make the first nonstop flight across the Pacific Ocean in the plane Miss Veedol. Wikipedia: Clyde Pangborn · 8 languages
-
1921
The World Series is broadcast on radio for the first time. Wikipedia: 1921 World Series · 8 languages
-
1914
World War I: An aircraft successfully destroys another aircraft with gunfire for the first time. Wikipedia: World War I · 265 languages
-
1911
The Kowloon–Canton Railway commences service. Wikipedia: Kowloon–Canton Railway · 13 languages
-
1910
In a revolution in Portugal the monarchy is overthrown and a republic is declared. Wikipedia: 5 October 1910 revolution · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
-
1905
The Wright brothers pilot the Wright Flyer III in a new world record flight of 24 miles in 39 minutes. Wikipedia: Wright brothers · 119 languages
-
1903
Samuel Griffith (pictured) became the first Chief Justice of Australia, while Edmund Barton and Richard O'Connor became the first Puisne Justices of the High Court of Australia. Wikipedia: Samuel Griffith · 8 languages
-
1877
The Nez Perce War in the northwestern United States comes to an end. Wikipedia: Nez Perce War · 12 languages
-
1869
During construction of the Eastman tunnel in St. Anthony, Minnesota (now Minneapolis), the Mississippi River broke through the tunnel's limestone ceiling, nearly destroying Saint Anthony Falls. Wikipedia: Eastman tunnel · 2 languages
-
1869
The Saxby Gale devastates the Bay of Fundy region in Canada. Wikipedia: 1869 Saxby Gale · 3 languages
-
1838
A Cherokee band attacked settlers near Larissa, Texas, killing or abducting 18 people. Wikipedia: Cherokee · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1789
French Revolution: Upset about the high price and scarcity of bread, thousands of Parisian women and allies marched (pictured) on the Palace of Versailles. Wikipedia: French Revolution · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
-
1672
Jan Sobieski, Grand Hetman of the Polish Crown, begins his successful military campaign against the Tartars following their rebellion and an invasion by the Ottoman Empire. Wikipedia: John III Sobieski · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1607
Assassins attempt to kill Venetian statesman and scientist Paolo Sarpi. Wikipedia: Paolo Sarpi · 24 languages
-
1465
King Louis XI of France is forced to sign the treaty of Conflans. Wikipedia: Louis XI · 85 languages
-
1450
Louis IX, Duke of Bavaria expels Jews from his jurisdiction. Wikipedia: Louis IX of Bavaria · 21 languages
-
1143
With the signing of the Treaty of Zamora, King Alfonso VII of León and Castile recognises Portugal as a Kingdom. Wikipedia: Treaty of Zamora · 20 languages
-
869
The Fourth Council of Constantinople, the eighth Catholic Ecumenical Council, was convened to discuss the patriarchate of Photios I of Constantinople. Wikipedia: Fourth Council of Constantinople (Catholic Church) · 41 languages
-
816
King Louis the Pious is crowned emperor of the Holy Roman Empire by the Pope. Wikipedia: Louis the Pious · 86 languages
-
610
Heraclius arrives at Constantinople, kills Byzantine Emperor Phocas, and becomes emperor. Wikipedia: Heraclius · 89 languages
World days
-
World Space Week (October 4–10) Wikipedia: World Space Week · 26 languages
-
International Day of No Prostitution Wikipedia: International Day of No Prostitution · 7 languages
-
World Teachers' Day Wikipedia: World Teachers' Day · 60 languages
Technology
-
1999
Two trains collided head-on in Ladbroke Grove, London, killing 31 people, injuring 417, and severely damaging public confidence in the management and regulation of safety of Britain's privatised railway system. Wikipedia: Ladbroke Grove rail crash · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
2021
Windows 11 is released to the general public. Wikipedia: Windows 11 · ✓ Wikidata · 85 languages
-
1911
The Kowloon–Canton Railway commences service. Wikipedia: Kowloon–Canton Railway · 13 languages
Science
-
1607
Assassins attempt to kill Venetian statesman and scientist Paolo Sarpi. Wikipedia: Paolo Sarpi · 24 languages
Business
-
1963
The U.S. suspended the Commercial Import Program, its main economic support for South Vietnam, in response to the oppression of Buddhists by President Ngô Đình Diệm (pictured). Wikipedia: Commercial Import Program · 4 languages
Sport
-
2014
Formula One racing driver Jules Bianchi crashed at the Japanese Grand Prix, sustaining fatal head injuries that would kill him the following year. Wikipedia: Jules Bianchi · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
1905
The Wright brothers pilot the Wright Flyer III in a new world record flight of 24 miles in 39 minutes. Wikipedia: Wright brothers · 119 languages
Culture
-
1962
"Love Me Do", the first single by the Beatles, was released in the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: Love Me Do · 35 languages
-
1962
Dr. No, the first James Bond film, was released. Wikipedia: Dr. No (film) · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
-
1945
A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the gates of the Warner Brothers studio. Wikipedia: Hollywood Black Friday · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
1943
World War II: Pacific Theater: Ninety-eight American POWs are executed by Japanese forces on Wake Island. Wikipedia: World War II · 291 languages
-
1838
A Cherokee band attacked settlers near Larissa, Texas, killing or abducting 18 people. Wikipedia: Cherokee · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
Births
-
2006
Jacob Tremblay, Canadian actor Wikipedia: Jacob Tremblay · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
-
1999
Washington Sundar, Indian cricketer Wikipedia: Washington Sundar · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1998
Exequiel Palacios, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Exequiel Palacios · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
-
1997
Michael Hoecht, Canadian American football player Wikipedia: Michael Hoecht · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1993
Jewell Loyd, American basketball player Wikipedia: Jewell Loyd · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1993
Wakamotoharu Minato, Japanese sumo wrestler Wikipedia: Wakamotoharu Minato · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1992
Kevin Magnussen, Danish racing driver Wikipedia: Kevin Magnussen · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
-
1992
Cody Zeller, American basketball player Wikipedia: Cody Zeller · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
-
1991
Pär Lindholm, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Pär Lindholm · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
-
1991
Tornike Shengelia, Georgian basketball player Wikipedia: Tornike Shengelia · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
-
1990
Nathan Peats, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Nathan Peats · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1989
Kelsey Adrian, Canadian basketball player Wikipedia: Kelsey Adrian · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1989
Marcel Baude, German footballer Wikipedia: Marcel Baude · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1989
Ify Ibekwe, American basketball player Wikipedia: Ify Ibekwe · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1989
Travis Kelce, American football player Wikipedia: Travis Kelce · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
-
1988
Benny Howell, English cricketer Wikipedia: Benny Howell · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1988
Bahar Kızıl, German singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Bahar Kizil · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1988
Maja Salvador, Filipino actress, dancer, singer, and host Wikipedia: Maja Salvador · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1987
Dillon Francis, American DJ and record producer Wikipedia: Dillon Francis · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1987
Michael Grabner, Austrian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Michael Grabner · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
1987
Jesse Joensuu, Finnish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jesse Joensuu · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1987
Kevin Mirallas, Belgian footballer Wikipedia: Kevin Mirallas · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
-
1987
Tim Ream, American soccer player Wikipedia: Tim Ream · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
-
1987
Park So-yeon, South Korean singer, dancer, and actress Wikipedia: Park So-yeon (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1987
Luigi Vitale, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Luigi Vitale · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1987
Brandan Wright, American basketball player Wikipedia: Brandan Wright · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1986
Mladen Bartulović, Croatian footballer Wikipedia: Mladen Bartulović · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1986
Tanner Roark, American baseball player Wikipedia: Tanner Roark · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1985
Nicola Roberts, English singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Nicola Roberts · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
1985
Brooke Valentine, American singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Brooke Valentine · 15 languages
-
1984
Naima Adedapo, American singer and dancer Wikipedia: Naima Adedapo · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1984
Kenwyne Jones, Trinidadian footballer Wikipedia: Kenwyne Jones · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
-
1984
Nathalie Kelley, Peruvian-Australian actress Wikipedia: Nathalie Kelley · 23 languages
-
1984
Nate Thompson, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Nate Thompson · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1984
Angel Perkins, American sprinter Wikipedia: Angel Perkins · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1983
Jesse Eisenberg, American actor and writer Wikipedia: Jesse Eisenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
-
1983
Nicky Hilton, American socialite, fashion designer, and model Wikipedia: Nicky Hilton · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
-
1983
Florian Mayer, German tennis player Wikipedia: Florian Mayer · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
-
1983
Mashrafe Mortaza, Bangladeshi cricketer Wikipedia: Mashrafe Mortaza · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
1982
Michael Roos, Estonian-American football player Wikipedia: Michael Roos · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1982
Steve Williams, Australian-German rugby player Wikipedia: Steve Williams (rugby union, born 1982) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
1981
Jeanette Antolin, American gymnast Wikipedia: Jeanette Antolin · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1981
Joel Lindpere, Estonian footballer Wikipedia: Joel Lindpere · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
-
1981
Andy Nägelein, German footballer Wikipedia: Andy Nägelein · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1980
Yuta Tabuse, Japanese basketball player Wikipedia: Yuta Tabuse · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
1980
Paul Thomas, American bass player Wikipedia: Good Charlotte · 49 languages
-
1980
James Toseland, English motorcycle racer Wikipedia: James Toseland · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
-
1980
Joakim Brodén, Swedish-Czech musician and lead vocalist of the power metal band Sabaton Wikipedia: Joakim Brodén · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
-
1979
Vince Grella, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Vince Grella · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
-
1979
Curtis Sanford, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Curtis Sanford · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1978
Steinar Nickelsen, Norwegian organist and composer Wikipedia: Steinar Nickelsen · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1978
Jesse Palmer, Canadian football player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Jesse Palmer · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1978
Shane Ryan, Irish footballer and hurler Wikipedia: Shane Ryan (Dublin Gaelic footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1978
James Valentine, American musician and songwriter Wikipedia: James Valentine (guitarist) · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
-
1978
Morgan Webb, Canadian-American television host and producer Wikipedia: Morgan Webb · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1977
Hugleikur Dagsson, Icelandic author, illustrator, and critic Wikipedia: Hugleikur Dagsson · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1977
Vinnie Paz, Italian-American rapper and producer Wikipedia: Vinnie Paz · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
1977
Konstantin Zyryanov, Russian footballer Wikipedia: Konstantin Zyryanov · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
-
1976
Ramzan Kadyrov, Russian-Chechen general and politician, 3rd President of the Chechen Republic Wikipedia: Ramzan Kadyrov · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
-
1976
Royston Tan, Singaporean director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Royston Tan · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1976
J. J. Yeley, American race car driver Wikipedia: J. J. Yeley · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1975
Bobo Baldé, French-Guinean footballer Wikipedia: Bobo Baldé · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
1975
Carson Ellis, American painter and illustrator Wikipedia: Carson Ellis · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1975
Hutch Harris, American songwriter and musician Wikipedia: Hutch Harris · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
1975
Parminder Nagra, English actress Wikipedia: Parminder Nagra · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
-
1975
Monica Rial, American voice actress, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Monica Rial · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1975
Scott Weinger, American actor Wikipedia: Scott Weinger · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
-
1975
Kate Winslet, English actress Wikipedia: Kate Winslet · ✓ Wikidata · 133 languages
-
1974
Rich Franklin, American mixed martial artist and actor Wikipedia: Rich Franklin · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
1974
Heather Headley, Trinidadian-American singer, songwriter, and actress Wikipedia: Heather Headley · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1974
Colin Meloy, American indie rock singer (The Decemberists) Wikipedia: Colin Meloy · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1974
Anousjka van Exel, Dutch tennis player Wikipedia: Anousjka van Exel · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1973
Cédric Villani, French mathematician and academic Wikipedia: Cédric Villani · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
-
1972
Annely Akkermann, Estonian banker and politician Wikipedia: Annely Akkermann · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1972
Aaron Guiel, Canadian baseball player Wikipedia: Aaron Guiel · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1972
Grant Hill, American basketball player and actor Wikipedia: Grant Hill · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
-
1972
Thomas Roberts, American journalist and actor Wikipedia: Thomas Roberts (television journalist) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1971
Tonia Antoniazzi, British politician Wikipedia: Tonia Antoniazzi · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1971
Mauricio Pellegrino, Argentinian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Mauricio Pellegrino · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
-
1970
Josie Bissett, American actress Wikipedia: Josie Bissett · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
-
1970
Matthew Knights, Australian footballer and coach Wikipedia: Matthew Knights · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1970
Tord Gustavsen, Norwegian pianist and composer Wikipedia: Tord Gustavsen · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1970
Cal Wilson, New Zealand comedian, actress, and screenwriter (died 2023) Wikipedia: Cal Wilson · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1967
Rex Chapman, American basketball player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Rex Chapman · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1967
Guy Pearce, English-Australian actor Wikipedia: Guy Pearce · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
-
1966
Dennis Byrd, American football player (died 2016) Wikipedia: Dennis Byrd · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1966
Sean M. Carroll, American physicist, cosmologist, and academic Wikipedia: Sean M. Carroll · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1966
Fredrik Olausson, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Fredrik Olausson · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1966
Jan Verhaas, Dutch snooker player and referee Wikipedia: Jan Verhaas · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1965
Mario Lemieux, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Mario Lemieux · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
-
1965
Patrick Roy, Canadian ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Patrick Roy · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
-
1964
Korina Sanchez, Filipino journalist Wikipedia: Korina Sanchez-Roxas · 11 languages
-
1963
Laura Davies, English golfer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Laura Davies · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1963
Tony Dodemaide, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Tony Dodemaide · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1963
Michael Hadschieff, Austrian speed skater Wikipedia: Michael Hadschieff · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1962
Michael Andretti, American race car driver Wikipedia: Michael Andretti · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1962
Thomas Herbst, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Thomas Herbst (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1962
Caron Keating, British television host (died 2004) Wikipedia: Caron Keating · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1960
Daniel Baldwin, American actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Daniel Baldwin · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
-
1960
Careca, Brazilian footballer[citation needed] Wikipedia: Careca · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
-
1960
David Kirk, New Zealand rugby player and coach Wikipedia: David Kirk · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1959
Kenan İpek, Turkish lawyer and judge Wikipedia: Kenan İpek · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1959
Maya Lin, American architect and sculptor, designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Civil Rights Memorial Wikipedia: Maya Lin · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
-
1959
Kelly Joe Phelps, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2022) Wikipedia: Kelly Joe Phelps · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1958
André Kuipers, Dutch physician and astronaut Wikipedia: André Kuipers · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
-
1958
Neil Peart, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Neil Peart (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
1958
Neil deGrasse Tyson, American astrophysicist, cosmologist, and author Wikipedia: Neil deGrasse Tyson · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
-
1957
Bernie Mac, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter (died 2008) Wikipedia: Bernie Mac · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
-
1957
Lee Thompson, English singer-songwriter and saxophonist Wikipedia: Lee Thompson (saxophonist) · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1955
John Alexander, English footballer Wikipedia: John Alexander (footballer, born 1955) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1955
Jean-Jacques Lafon, French singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Jean-Jacques Lafon · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1955
Adair Turner, Baron Turner of Ecchinswell, English academic and businessman Wikipedia: Adair Turner, Baron Turner of Ecchinswell · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1953
Philip Hampton, English-Scottish accountant and businessman Wikipedia: Philip Hampton · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1953
Roy Laidlaw, Scottish rugby player Wikipedia: Roy Laidlaw · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1952
Clive Barker, English author, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Clive Barker · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
-
1952
Harold Faltermeyer, German keyboard player, composer, and producer Wikipedia: Harold Faltermeyer · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
1952
Imran Khan, Pakistani cricketer and politician, 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan Wikipedia: Imran Khan · ✓ Wikidata · 100 languages
-
1951
Karen Allen, American actress Wikipedia: Karen Allen · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
-
1951
Bob Geldof, Irish singer-songwriter and actor Wikipedia: Bob Geldof · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
-
1950
Jeff Conaway, American actor and singer (died 2011) Wikipedia: Jeff Conaway · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
1950
Edward P. Jones, American novelist and short story writer Wikipedia: Edward P. Jones · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1950
James Rizzi, American painter and illustrator (died 2011) Wikipedia: James Rizzi · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1949
Peter Ackroyd, English biographer, novelist and critic Wikipedia: Peter Ackroyd · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
-
1949
Michael Gaughan, Irish Republican died on hunger strike (died 1974) Wikipedia: Michael Gaughan (Irish republican) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1949
Ralph Goodale, Canadian lawyer and politician, 36th Canadian Minister of Finance Wikipedia: Ralph Goodale · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1949
Bill James, American historian and author Wikipedia: Bill James · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1949
Yashiki Takajin, Japanese singer and television host (died 2014) Wikipedia: Yashiki Takajin · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1948
Russell Mael, American vocalist Wikipedia: Russell Mael · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1947
Brian Johnson, English singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Brian Johnson · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
-
1947
Michèle Pierre-Louis, Haitian politician, 14th Prime Minister of Haiti Wikipedia: Michèle Pierre-Louis · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
1946
Zahida Hina, Pakistani journalist and author Wikipedia: Zahida Hina · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1946
Robin Lane Fox, English historian and author Wikipedia: Robin Lane Fox · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1946
Jean Perron, Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and sportscaster Wikipedia: Jean Perron · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1946
David Watson, English footballer Wikipedia: David Watson (footballer, born 1946) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
-
1945
Brian Connolly, Scottish singer-songwriter (died 1997) Wikipedia: Brian Connolly · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1944
Richard Rosser, Baron Rosser, English union leader and politician (died 2024) Wikipedia: Richard Rosser, Baron Rosser · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1943
Ben Cardin, American lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Ben Cardin · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
1943
Steve Miller, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Steve Miller (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1943
Michael Morpurgo, English author, poet, and playwright Wikipedia: Michael Morpurgo · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1943
Etela Farkašová, Slovak philosopher and writer Wikipedia: Etela Farkašová · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1942
Richard Street, American singer-songwriter (died 2013) Wikipedia: Richard Street · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1941
Stephanie Cole, English actress (died 2026) Wikipedia: Stephanie Cole · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
-
1941
Eduardo Duhalde, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 50th President of Argentina Wikipedia: Eduardo Duhalde · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
-
1941
Frank Stagg, Irish republican died on hunger strike (died 1976) Wikipedia: Frank Stagg (Irish republican) · 6 languages
-
1940
Bob Cowper, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Bob Cowper · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1940
Terry Trotter, American jazz pianist Wikipedia: Terry Trotter · 6 languages
-
1939
Marie-Claire Blais, Canadian author and playwright (died 2021) Wikipedia: Marie-Claire Blais · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
-
1939
A. R. Penck, German painter and sculptor (died 2017) Wikipedia: A. R. Penck · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
-
1939
Consuelo Ynares-Santiago, Filipino lawyer and jurist Wikipedia: Consuelo Ynares-Santiago · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1938
Johnny Duncan, American country singer (died 2006) Wikipedia: Johnny Duncan (country singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1938
Teresa Heinz, Mozambican-American businesswoman and philanthropist Wikipedia: Teresa Heinz · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
1937
Barry Switzer, American football player and coach Wikipedia: Barry Switzer · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1936
Václav Havel, Czech poet, playwright, and politician, 1st President of the Czech Republic (died 2011) Wikipedia: Václav Havel · ✓ Wikidata · 144 languages
-
1936
Adrian Smith, American basketball player (died 2026) Wikipedia: Adrian Smith (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
-
1934
Kenneth D. Taylor, Canadian businessman and diplomat (died 2015) Wikipedia: Kenneth D. Taylor · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1934
Angelo Buono, American serial killer and rapist (died 2002) Wikipedia: Angelo Buono Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1933
Doug Bailey, American political consultant, founded The Hotline (died 2013) Wikipedia: Doug Bailey · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
1933
Billy Lee Riley, American rockabilly musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer (died 2009) Wikipedia: Billy Lee Riley · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1932
Neal Ascherson, Scottish journalist and author Wikipedia: Neal Ascherson · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1932
Dean Prentice, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2019) Wikipedia: Dean Prentice · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1932
Michael John Rogers, English ornithologist and police officer (died 2006) Wikipedia: Michael John Rogers · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1931
Rosalie Gower, Canadian nurse and politician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Rosalie Gower · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
1930
Pavel Popovich, Ukrainian general, pilot, and cosmonaut (died 2009) Wikipedia: Pavel Popovich · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
-
1930
Reinhard Selten, German economist and mathematician, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2016) Wikipedia: Reinhard Selten · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
-
1929
Richard F. Gordon Jr., American captain, pilot, and astronaut (died 2017) Wikipedia: Richard F. Gordon Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
-
1929
Bill Wirtz, American businessman (died 2007) Wikipedia: Bill Wirtz · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1928
Louise Fitzhugh, American author and illustrator (died 1974) Wikipedia: Louise Fitzhugh · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1928
Marjorie Finlay, American opera singer and television personality (died 2003) Wikipedia: Marjorie Finlay · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1926
Avraham Adan, Israeli general (died 2012) Wikipedia: Avraham Adan · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
1926
Willi Unsoeld, American mountaineer and educator (died 1979) Wikipedia: Willi Unsoeld · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1925
Gail Davis, American actress (died 1997) Wikipedia: Gail Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1925
Herbert Kretzmer, South African-English journalist and songwriter (died 2020) Wikipedia: Herbert Kretzmer · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1925
Walter Dale Miller, American lawyer and politician, 29th Governor of South Dakota (died 2015) Wikipedia: Walter Dale Miller · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1924
Bill Dana, American actor, producer, and screenwriter (died 2017) Wikipedia: Bill Dana · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1924
José Donoso, Chilean author (died 1996) Wikipedia: José Donoso · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
-
1924
Barbara Kelly, Canadian actress and screenwriter (died 2007) Wikipedia: Barbara Kelly · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1924
Frederic Morton, Austrian-American banker, journalist, and author (died 2015) Wikipedia: Frederic Morton · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1924
Bob Thaves, American cartoonist (died 2006) Wikipedia: Bob Thaves · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1923
Philip Berrigan, American priest and activist (died 2002) Wikipedia: Philip Berrigan · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1923
Stig Dagerman, Swedish journalist and author (died 1954) Wikipedia: Stig Dagerman · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
-
1923
Albert Guðmundsson, Icelandic footballer and politician (died 1994) Wikipedia: Albert Guðmundsson (footballer, born 1923) · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1923
Glynis Johns, British actress and singer (died 2024) Wikipedia: Glynis Johns · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
-
1923
Kailashpati Mishra, Indian lawyer and politician, 18th Governor of Gujarat (died 2012) Wikipedia: Kailashpati Mishra · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1922
José Froilán González, Argentinian racing driver (died 2013) Wikipedia: José Froilán González · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
-
1922
Bil Keane, American cartoonist (died 2011) Wikipedia: Bil Keane · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1922
Jock Stein, Scottish footballer and manager (died 1985) Wikipedia: Jock Stein · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
-
1921
Bill Willis, American football player and coach (died 2007) Wikipedia: Bill Willis · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1919
Donald Pleasence, English actor (died 1995) Wikipedia: Donald Pleasence · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
-
1917
Allen Ludden, American television personality and game show host (died 1981) Wikipedia: Allen Ludden · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1917
Magda Szabó, Hungarian author and poet (died 2007) Wikipedia: Magda Szabó · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
-
1916
Stetson Kennedy, American author and activist (died 2011) Wikipedia: Stetson Kennedy · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1914
Zhang Zhen, Chinese general and politician (died 2015) Wikipedia: Zhang Zhen (general) · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1913
Eugene B. Fluckey, American admiral, Medal of Honor recipient (died 2007) Wikipedia: Eugene B. Fluckey · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1912
Fritz Fischer, German physician and convicted war criminal (died 2003) Wikipedia: Fritz Fischer (medical doctor) · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
-
1911
Pierre Dansereau, Canadian ecologist and academic (died 2011) Wikipedia: Pierre Dansereau · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1911
Brian O'Nolan, Irish author and playwright (died 1966) Wikipedia: Flann O'Brien · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
-
1908
Mehmet Ali Aybar, Turkish lawyer and politician (died 1995) Wikipedia: Mehmet Ali Aybar · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1908
Joshua Logan, American director and screenwriter (died 1988) Wikipedia: Joshua Logan · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
1907
Mrs. Miller, American novelty singer (died 1997) Wikipedia: Mrs. Miller · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1907
Ragnar Nurkse, Estonian-American economist and academic (died 1959) Wikipedia: Ragnar Nurkse · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
-
1905
John Hoyt, American actor (died 1991) Wikipedia: John Hoyt · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1905
Harriet E. MacGibbon, American actress (died 1987) Wikipedia: Harriet MacGibbon · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1903
M. King Hubbert, American geophysicist and academic (died 1989) Wikipedia: M. King Hubbert · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1902
Larry Fine, American comedian (died 1975) Wikipedia: Larry Fine · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
-
1902
Ray Kroc, American businessman and philanthropist (died 1984) Wikipedia: Ray Kroc · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
-
1901
John Alton, Austrian-American director and cinematographer (died 1996) Wikipedia: John Alton · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
-
1899
Elda Anderson, American physicist and health researcher (died 1961) Wikipedia: Elda Emma Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1898
Nachum Gutman, Moldovan-Israeli painter and sculptor (died 1980) Wikipedia: Nachum Gutman · 13 languages
-
1895
Walter Bedell Smith, U.S. Army general (WWII) and head of CIA (died 1961) Wikipedia: Walter Bedell Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
1894
Bevil Rudd, South African runner and journalist (died 1948) Wikipedia: Bevil Rudd · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1892
Remington Kellogg, American zoologist and paleontologist (died 1969) Wikipedia: Remington Kellogg · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1889
Teresa de la Parra, French-Venezuelan author and educator (died 1936) Wikipedia: Teresa de la Parra · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1888
Mary Fuller, American actress and screenwriter (died 1973) Wikipedia: Mary Fuller · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1887
René Cassin, French judge and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1976) Wikipedia: René Cassin · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
-
1887
Manny Ziener, German actress (died 1972) Wikipedia: Manny Ziener · 9 languages
-
1885
Arunachalam Mahadeva, Sri Lankan politician and diplomat (died 1969) Wikipedia: Arunachalam Mahadeva · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1883
Ernst Pittschau, German actor (died 1951) Wikipedia: Ernst Pittschau · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1882
Robert H. Goddard, American physicist, engineer, and academic (died 1945) Wikipedia: Robert H. Goddard · ✓ Wikidata · 83 languages
-
1879
Francis Peyton Rous, American pathologist and virologist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1970) Wikipedia: Francis Peyton Rous · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
-
1878
Louise Dresser, American actress (died 1965) Wikipedia: Louise Dresser · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
-
1877
Mike O'Neill, Irish-American baseball player and manager (died 1959) Wikipedia: Mike O'Neill (baseball) · 2 languages
-
1873
Lucien Mérignac, French fencer (died 1941) Wikipedia: Lucien Mérignac · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
-
1864
Louis Lumière, French director and producer (died 1948) Wikipedia: Louis Lumière · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
-
1858
Helen Churchill Candee, American journalist and author (died 1949) Wikipedia: Helen Churchill Candee · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
-
1856
Peadar Toner Mac Fhionnlaoich, Irish author and playwright (died 1942) Wikipedia: Peadar Toner Mac Fhionnlaoich · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1850
Sergey Muromtsev, Russian lawyer and politician (died 1910) Wikipedia: Sergey Muromtsev · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1848
Guido von List, Austrian-German journalist and poet (died 1919) Wikipedia: Guido von List · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
-
1844
Francis William Reitz, South African lawyer and politician, 5th State President of the Orange Free State (died 1934) Wikipedia: Francis William Reitz · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1841
Philipp Mainländer, German philosopher (died 1876) Wikipedia: Philipp Mainländer · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
-
1829
Chester A. Arthur, American general, lawyer, and politician, 21st President of the United States (died 1886) Wikipedia: Chester A. Arthur · ✓ Wikidata · 132 languages
-
1824
Henry Chadwick, English-American historian and author (died 1908) Wikipedia: Henry Chadwick (writer) · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1820
David Wilber, American lawyer and politician (died 1890) Wikipedia: David Wilber · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1816
Ursula Frayne, Irish-Australian nun and missionary (died 1885) Wikipedia: Ursula Frayne · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1803
Friedrich Bernhard Westphal, Danish-German painter (died 1844) Wikipedia: Friedrich Bernhard Westphal · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1795
Alexander Keith, Scottish-Canadian brewer and politician, 13th Mayor of Halifax (died 1873) Wikipedia: Alexander Keith (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1792
Joseph Crosfield, English businessman (died 1844) Wikipedia: Joseph Crosfield · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
1781
Bernard Bolzano, Czech mathematician and philosopher (died 1848) Wikipedia: Bernard Bolzano · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
-
1743
Giuseppe Gazzaniga, Italian composer and educator (died 1818) Wikipedia: Giuseppe Gazzaniga · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1728
Chevalier d'Éon, French diplomat and spy (died 1810) Wikipedia: Chevalière d'Éon · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
-
1715
Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau, French economist and educator (died 1789) Wikipedia: Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1713
Denis Diderot, French philosopher and critic (died 1784) Wikipedia: Denis Diderot · ✓ Wikidata · 150 languages
-
1712
Francesco Guardi, Italian painter (died 1793) Wikipedia: Francesco Guardi · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
-
1703
Jonathan Edwards, American pastor and theologian (died 1758) Wikipedia: Jonathan Edwards (theologian) · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
-
1687
Maria Maddalena Martinengo, Italian nun (died 1737) Wikipedia: Maria Maddalena Martinengo · 6 languages
-
1658
Mary of Modena, Queen Consort of England, Scotland and Ireland (died 1718) Wikipedia: Mary of Modena · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
-
1641
Françoise-Athénaïs, marquise de Montespan, French mistress of Louis XIV (died 1707) Wikipedia: Madame de Montespan · 38 languages
-
1609
Paul Fleming, German physician and poet (died 1640) Wikipedia: Paul Fleming (poet) · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
-
1524
Rani Durgavati, Queen of Gond (died 1564) Wikipedia: Rani Durgavati · 25 languages
-
1520
Alessandro Farnese, Italian cardinal and diplomat (died 1589) Wikipedia: Alessandro Farnese (cardinal) · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
-
1487
Ludwig of Hanau-Lichtenberg, German nobleman (died 1553) Wikipedia: Ludwig of Hanau-Lichtenberg · 4 languages
-
1422
Catherine, Princess of Asturias, Spanish royal (died 1424) Wikipedia: Catherine, Princess of Asturias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1377
Louis II of Anjou (died 1417) Wikipedia: Louis II of Anjou · 32 languages
-
1338
Alexios III of Trebizond (died 1390)[citation needed] Wikipedia: Alexios III of Trebizond · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
1274
Al-Dhahabi, Syrian scholar and historian (died 1348) Wikipedia: Al-Dhahabi · 37 languages
Deaths
-
2026
Jeffrey Archer, English novelist and politician (born 1940) Wikipedia: Jeffrey Archer · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
-
2024
Robert Coover, American novelist (born 1932) Wikipedia: Robert Coover · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
2017
Eberhard van der Laan, Dutch politician, mayor of Amsterdam (born 1955) Wikipedia: Eberhard van der Laan · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
-
2016
Brock Yates, American journalist and author (born 1933) Wikipedia: Brock Yates · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
2015
Chantal Akerman, Belgian-French actress, director, and producer (born 1950) Wikipedia: Chantal Akerman · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
-
2015
Joker Arroyo, Filipino lawyer and politician (born 1927) Wikipedia: Joker Arroyo · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
2015
Grace Lee Boggs, American philosopher, author, and activist (born 1915) Wikipedia: Grace Lee Boggs · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
-
2015
Henning Mankell, Swedish author and playwright (born 1948) Wikipedia: Henning Mankell · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
-
2014
David Chavchavadze, English-American CIA officer and author (born 1924) Wikipedia: David Chavchavadze · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
2014
Andrea de Cesaris, Italian racing driver (born 1959) Wikipedia: Andrea de Cesaris · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
-
2014
Geoffrey Holder, Trinidadian-American actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer (born 1930) Wikipedia: Geoffrey Holder · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
2014
Yuri Lyubimov, Russian actor and director (born 1917) Wikipedia: Yuri Lyubimov · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
-
2013
Ruth R. Benerito, American chemist and academic (born 1916) Wikipedia: Ruth R. Benerito · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
2013
Carlo Lizzani, Italian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1922) Wikipedia: Carlo Lizzani · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
-
2013
Yakkun Sakurazuka, Japanese voice actress and singer (born 1976) Wikipedia: Yakkun Sakurazuka · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
2012
Keith Campbell, English biologist and academic (born 1954) Wikipedia: Keith Campbell (biologist) · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
2012
Vojin Dimitrijević, Croatian-Serbian lawyer and activist (born 1932) Wikipedia: Vojin Dimitrijević · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
2012
James W. Holley III, American dentist and politician (born 1926) Wikipedia: James W. Holley III · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
2012
Edvard Mirzoyan, Georgian-Armenian composer and educator (born 1921) Wikipedia: Edvard Mirzoyan · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
-
2012
Claude Pinoteau, French director and screenwriter (born 1925) Wikipedia: Claude Pinoteau · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
2011
Derrick Bell, American academic and scholar (born 1930) Wikipedia: Derrick Bell · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
2011
Bert Jansch, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1943) Wikipedia: Bert Jansch · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
-
2011
Steve Jobs, American businessman, co-founder of Apple Inc. (born 1955) Wikipedia: Steve Jobs · ✓ Wikidata · 231 languages
-
2011
Charles Napier, American actor and singer (born 1936) Wikipedia: Charles Napier (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
-
2011
Fred Shuttlesworth, American activist, co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (born 1922) Wikipedia: Fred Shuttlesworth · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
2011
Gökşin Sipahioğlu, Turkish photographer and journalist (born 1926) Wikipedia: Gökşin Sipahioğlu · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
2010
Bernard Clavel, French journalist and author (born 1923) Wikipedia: Bernard Clavel · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
2010
Mary Leona Gage, American model and actress, Miss USA 1957 (born 1939) Wikipedia: Mary Leona Gage · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
2010
Steve Lee, Swiss singer-songwriter (born 1963) Wikipedia: Steve Lee (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
2006
Antonio Peña, Mexican wrestling promoter, founded Lucha Libre AAA World Wide (born 1953) Wikipedia: Antonio Peña · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
2004
Rodney Dangerfield, American comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter (born 1921) Wikipedia: Rodney Dangerfield · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
-
2004
William H. Dobelle, American biologist and academic (born 1941) Wikipedia: William H. Dobelle · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
2004
Maurice Wilkins, New Zealand-English physicist and biologist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1916) Wikipedia: Maurice Wilkins · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
-
2003
Dan Snyder, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1978) Wikipedia: Dan Snyder (ice hockey) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
2003
Timothy Treadwell, American environmentalist, director, and producer (born 1957) Wikipedia: Timothy Treadwell · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
2002
Chuck Rayner, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1920) Wikipedia: Chuck Rayner · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
2001
Mike Mansfield, American soldier, politician, and diplomat, 22nd United States Ambassador to Japan (born 1903) Wikipedia: Mike Mansfield · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
2000
Johanna Döbereiner, Brazilian agronomist (born 1924) Wikipedia: Johanna Döbereiner · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
-
2000
Cătălin Hîldan, Romanian footballer (born 1976) Wikipedia: Cătălin Hîldan · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
-
1997
Brian Pillman, American football player and wrestler (born 1962) Wikipedia: Brian Pillman · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1996
Seymour Cray, American engineer and businessman, founded CRAY Inc (born 1925) Wikipedia: Seymour Cray · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
-
1992
Eddie Kendricks, American singer-songwriter (born 1939) Wikipedia: Eddie Kendricks · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
1986
Mike Burgmann, Australian racing driver and accountant (born 1947) Wikipedia: Mike Burgmann · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1986
Hal B. Wallis, American film producer (born 1898) Wikipedia: Hal B. Wallis · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
-
1986
James H. Wilkinson, English mathematician and computer scientist (born 1919) Wikipedia: James H. Wilkinson · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
-
1985
Karl Menger, Austrian-American mathematician from the Vienna Circle (born 1902) Wikipedia: Karl Menger · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
1983
Humberto Mauro, Brazilian director and screenwriter (born 1897) Wikipedia: Humberto Mauro · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1983
Earl Tupper, American inventor and businessman, founded the Tupperware Corporation (born 1907) Wikipedia: Earl Tupper · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1981
Gloria Grahame, American actress (born 1923) Wikipedia: Gloria Grahame · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
-
1976
Barbara Nichols, American actress (born 1928) Wikipedia: Barbara Nichols · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1976
Lars Onsager, Norwegian-American chemist and physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1903) Wikipedia: Lars Onsager · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
-
1967
Clifton Williams, American astronaut (born 1932) Wikipedia: Clifton Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1952
Joe Jagersberger, Austrian racing driver (born 1884) Wikipedia: Joe Jagersberger · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1950
Frederic Lewy, German-American neurologist and academic (born 1885) Wikipedia: Frederic Lewy · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1943
Leon Roppolo, American clarinet player and composer (born 1902) Wikipedia: Leon Roppolo · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1942
Dorothea Klumpke, American astronomer (born 1861) Wikipedia: Dorothea Klumpke · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1941
Louis Brandeis, American lawyer and jurist (born 1856) Wikipedia: Louis Brandeis · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
-
1940
Ballington Booth, English-American activist, co-founded the Volunteers of America (born 1857) Wikipedia: Ballington Booth · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1940
Lincoln Loy McCandless, American rancher and politician (born 1859) Wikipedia: Lincoln L. McCandless · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1940
Silvestre Revueltas, Mexican violinist, composer, and conductor (born 1889) Wikipedia: Silvestre Revueltas · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
-
1938
Faustina Kowalska, Polish nun and saint (born 1905) Wikipedia: Faustina Kowalska · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
-
1938
Albert Ranft, Swedish actor and director (born 1858) Wikipedia: Albert Ranft · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1936
J. Slauerhoff, Dutch poet and author (born 1898) Wikipedia: J. Slauerhoff · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1933
Renée Adorée, French-American actress (born 1898) Wikipedia: Renée Adorée · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
-
1933
Nikolai Yudenich, Russian general (born 1862) Wikipedia: Nikolai Yudenich · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
-
1930
Christopher Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson, Indian-English soldier and politician, Secretary of State for Air (born 1875) Wikipedia: Christopher Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1929
Varghese Payyappilly Palakkappilly, Indian priest, founded the Sisters of the Destitute (born 1876) Wikipedia: Varghese Payyappilly · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1927
Sam Warner, Polish-American director, producer, and screenwriter, co-founded Warner Bros. (born 1887) Wikipedia: Sam Warner · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1921
John Storey, Australian politician, 20th Premier of New South Wales (born 1869) Wikipedia: John Storey (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1918
Roland Garros, French soldier and pilot (born 1888) Wikipedia: Roland Garros (aviator) · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
-
1914
Albert Solomon, Australian politician, 23rd Premier of Tasmania (born 1876) Wikipedia: Albert Solomon · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1913
Hans von Bartels, German painter and educator (born 1856) Wikipedia: Hans von Bartels · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1895
Ralph Tollemache, English priest (born 1826) Wikipedia: Ralph Tollemache · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
1885
Thomas C. Durant, American railroad tycoon (born 1820) Wikipedia: Thomas C. Durant · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1880
Jacques Offenbach, German-French cellist and composer (born 1819) Wikipedia: Jacques Offenbach · ✓ Wikidata · 105 languages
-
1861
Antoni Melchior Fijałkowski, Polish archbishop (born 1778) Wikipedia: Antoni Melchior Fijałkowski · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1848
Joseph Hormayr, Baron zu Hortenburg, Austrian-German historian and politician (born 1781) Wikipedia: Joseph Hormayr, Baron zu Hortenburg · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1827
William Mullins, 2nd Baron Ventry, Anglo-Irish politician and peer (born 1761) Wikipedia: William Mullins, 2nd Baron Ventry · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1813
Tecumseh, American tribal leader (born 1768) Wikipedia: Tecumseh · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
-
1805
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, English general and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (born 1738) Wikipedia: Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
-
1802
Sanité Bélair, Haitian freedom fighter (born 1781) Wikipedia: Sanité Bélair · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1777
Johann Andreas Segner, Slovak-German mathematician, physicist, and physician (born 1704) Wikipedia: Johann Andreas Segner · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
1740
Jean-Philippe Baratier, German astronomer and scholar (born 1721) Wikipedia: Jean-Philippe Baratier · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1714
Kaibara Ekken, Japanese botanist and philosopher (born 1630) Wikipedia: Kaibara Ekken · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
1629
Heribert Rosweyde, Jesuit hagiographer (born 1569) Wikipedia: Heribert Rosweyde · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1606
Philippe Desportes, French poet and author (born 1546) Wikipedia: Philippe Desportes · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
1565
Lodovico Ferrari, Italian mathematician and academic (born 1522) Wikipedia: Lodovico Ferrari · 41 languages
-
1564
Pierre de Manchicourt, Flemish composer and educator (born 1510) Wikipedia: Pierre de Manchicourt · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1540
Helius Eobanus Hessus, German poet and educator (born 1488) Wikipedia: Helius Eobanus Hessus · 12 languages
-
1528
Richard Foxe, English bishop and academic (born 1448) Wikipedia: Richard Foxe · 11 languages
-
1524
Joachim Patinir, Flemish landscape painter (born c. 1480) Wikipedia: Joachim Patinir · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
1399
Raymond of Capua, Italian priest and Master General (born c. 1330) Wikipedia: Raymond of Capua · 15 languages
-
1398
Blanche of Navarre, queen of France (born 1330) Wikipedia: Blanche of Navarre, Queen of France · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
-
1354
Giovanni Visconti, Italian cardinal (born 1290) Wikipedia: Giovanni Visconti (archbishop of Milan) · 23 languages
-
1285
Philip III, king of France (born 1245) Wikipedia: Philip III of France · 69 languages
-
1225
Al-Nasir, Abbasid caliph (born 1158) Wikipedia: Al-Nasir · 35 languages
-
1214
Alfonso VIII, king of Castile and Toledo (born 1155) Wikipedia: Alfonso VIII of Castile · 49 languages
-
1112
Sigebert of Gembloux, French monk, historian, and author (born 1030) Wikipedia: Sigebert of Gembloux · 23 languages
-
1111
Robert II, count of Flanders (born 1065) Wikipedia: Robert II of Flanders · 33 languages
-
1056
Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor (born 1016) Wikipedia: Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
-
989
Henry III, duke of Bavaria (born 940) Wikipedia: Henry III of Bavaria · 22 languages
-
610
Phocas, Byzantine emperor Wikipedia: Phocas · 59 languages
-
578
Justin II, Byzantine emperor (born 520) Wikipedia: Justin II · 59 languages
-
659 BC
Pradyota, King of Avanti and Magadha Wikipedia: Pradyota dynasty · 15 languages
The same day in other countries
The same day in other countries: Portugal · Brasil · Suisse · France · Deutschland · España · United States
Source: Wikipedia: wikipedia.org (CC BY-SA 4.0)