Events on 8 October include:
- About 200 Extinction Rebellion activists block the gates of Leinster House (parliament) in the Republic of Ireland (2019)
- Three trains collided (aftermath pictured) at Harrow & Wealdstone station in London, killing 112 people and injuring 340 others (1952)
- The Indian Air Force was founded as an auxiliary air force of the British Royal Air Force (1932)
This page gathers 48 events, 239 births and 89 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 316 to 2020.
Events · United Kingdom
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2019
About 200 Extinction Rebellion activists block the gates of Leinster House (parliament) in the Republic of Ireland. Wikipedia: Extinction Rebellion · 40 languages
Archive: Extinction Rebellion Action december 9th Part 1 — Sounds of Changes · Europeana -
1952
Three trains collided (aftermath pictured) at Harrow & Wealdstone station in London, killing 112 people and injuring 340 others. Wikipedia: Harrow and Wealdstone rail crash · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1932
The Indian Air Force was founded as an auxiliary air force of the British Royal Air Force. Wikipedia: Indian Air Force · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
Archive: Frimärke ur Gösta Bodmans filatelistiska motivsamling, påbörjad 1950. Frimärke från Indien, 1958. Motiv av Biplan: "Wapiti" Monoplan "Hunter" "25-års jubileum av indiska luftvapnet: "Indian Air Force 1933-1958"" — Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology · Europeana
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1829
Stephenson's Rocket wins the Rainhill Trials. Wikipedia: Stephenson's Rocket · 30 languages
Archive: A mail-coach, overturned by a locomotive (Stephenson's Rocket). Line engraving, n.d.[c.1853?]. — Wellcome Collection, 1853 · Europeana -
1200
Isabella of Angoulême is crowned Queen consort of England. Wikipedia: Isabella of Angoulême · 39 languages
Around the world
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2020
Second Nagorno-Karabakh War: Azerbaijan twice targets the Church of the Holy Savior Ghazanchetsots of Shusha. Wikipedia: Second Nagorno-Karabakh War · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2019
Anti-government protests calling for free and fair elections began in Baku, Azerbaijan. Wikipedia: 2019 Baku protests · 8 languages
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2016
Yemen War: A funeral in Sanaa was hit by two consecutive airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition, leaving 143–155 civilians dead and more than 525 injured. Wikipedia: Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni civil war · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2005
The 7.6 Mw Kashmir earthquake leaves 86,000–87,351 people dead, 69,000–75,266 injured, and 2.8 million homeless. Wikipedia: 2005 Kashmir earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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2001
At Linate Airport in Milan, Italy, Scandinavian Airlines Flight SK686 collided on take-off with a Cessna Citation II business jet, killing 118 people. Wikipedia: Milan Linate Airport · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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2001
U.S. president George W. Bush announces the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security. Wikipedia: United States Department of Homeland Security · 49 languages
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1998
A new airport for Oslo, Norway, opened at Gardermoen, replacing a smaller one at the same location that had served as a backup to the city's previous main airport at Fornebu. Wikipedia: Oslo · 245 languages
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1995
The Croatian Army and Croatian Defence Council launched Operation Southern Move, their last offensive in the Bosnian War. Wikipedia: Croatian Army · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1991
Upon the expiration of the Brioni Agreement, Croatia and Slovenia sever all official relations with Yugoslavia. Wikipedia: Brioni Agreement · 31 languages
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1990
First Intifada: Israeli police kill 17 Palestinians and wound over 100 near the Dome of the Rock. Wikipedia: First Intifada · 53 languages
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1986
An explosion occurs at the Cipel-Marco fur factory in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, killing 14 and injuring 10. Wikipedia: 1986 Cipel-Marco fur factory explosion · 2 languages
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1982
Poland bans Solidarity and all other trade unions. Wikipedia: Solidarity (Polish trade union) · 70 languages
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1978
Australia's Ken Warby sets the current world water speed record of 275.97 knots at Blowering Dam, Australia. Wikipedia: Ken Warby · 5 languages
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1974
Franklin National Bank collapses due to fraud and mismanagement; at the time it is the largest bank failure in the history of the United States. Wikipedia: Franklin National Bank · 3 languages
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1973
Yom Kippur War: Israel loses more than 150 tanks in a failed attack on Egyptian-occupied positions. Wikipedia: Yom Kippur War · 95 languages
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1973
Spyros Markezinis begins his 48-day term as prime minister in an abortive attempt to lead Greece to parliamentary rule. Wikipedia: Spyros Markezinis · 22 languages
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1970
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn wins the Nobel Prize in literature. Wikipedia: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn · 160 languages
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1969
Demonstrations organized by the Weather Underground known as the Days of Rage began in Chicago, aimed at ending U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Wikipedia: Weather Underground · 27 languages
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1967
Marxist revolutionary and guerrilla leader Che Guevara was captured near La Higuera, Bolivia. Wikipedia: Marxism · 173 languages
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1962
Der Spiegel publishes an article disclosing the sorry state of the Bundeswehr, leading to accusations of treason. Wikipedia: Spiegel affair · 20 languages
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1956
Major League Baseball pitcher Don Larsen threw the only perfect game in World Series history. Wikipedia: Major League Baseball · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1944
World War II: Captain Bobbie E. Brown earns a Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Crucifix Hill, just outside Aachen. Wikipedia: Bobbie E. Brown · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1943
World War II: Around 30 civilians are executed by Friedrich Schubert's paramilitary group in Kallikratis, Crete. Wikipedia: Kallikratis executions · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1941
World War II: During the preliminaries of the Battle of Rostov, German forces reach the Sea of Azov with the capture of Mariupol. Wikipedia: Battle of Rostov (1941) · 33 languages
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1939
World War II: Germany annexes western Poland. Wikipedia: World War II · 291 languages
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1921
KDKA in Pittsburgh's Forbes Field conducts the first live broadcast of a football game. Wikipedia: KDKA (AM) · 6 languages
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1918
World War I: After his platoon suffered heavy casualties during the Meuse–Argonne offensive in France's Forest of Argonne, American Corporal Alvin York led the 7 remaining men on an attack against a German machine gun nest; 25 German soldiers were killed and 132 captured. Wikipedia: World War I · 265 languages
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1912
The First Balkan War begins when Montenegro declares war against the Ottoman Empire. Wikipedia: First Balkan War · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
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1895
Korean Empress Myeongseong is assassinated by Japanese infiltrators. Wikipedia: Empress Myeongseong · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1879
War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of Angamos. Wikipedia: War of the Pacific · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1871
The Great Chicago Fire (pictured), began and proceeded to destroy much of the city's central business district, killing 300 people and leaving 90,000 others homeless. Wikipedia: Great Chicago Fire · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1862
American Civil War: The Battle of Perryville was fought west of Perryville, Kentucky. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1856
The Second Opium War between several western powers and China begins with the Arrow Incident. Wikipedia: Second Opium War · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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1821
The Peruvian Navy is established during the War of Independence. Wikipedia: Peruvian Navy · 17 languages
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1813
The Treaty of Ried is signed between Bavaria and Austria. Wikipedia: Treaty of Ried · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1645
Jeanne Mance opens the first lay hospital of North America in Montreal. Wikipedia: Jeanne Mance · 17 languages
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1573
The Spanish siege of Alkmaar ends with the first Dutch victory in the Eighty Years' War. Wikipedia: Siege of Alkmaar · 9 languages
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1480
The Great Stand on the Ugra River puts an end to Tatar rule over Moscow. Wikipedia: Great Stand on the Ugra River · 29 languages
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1322
Mladen II Šubić of Bribir is deposed as the Croatian Ban after the Battle of Bliska. Wikipedia: Mladen II Šubić of Bribir · 13 languages
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1075
Dmitar Zvonimir is crowned King of Croatia. Wikipedia: Demetrius Zvonimir · 32 languages
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876
Frankish forces led by Louis the Younger prevent a West Frankish invasion and defeat emperor Charles II ("the Bald"). Wikipedia: Louis the Younger · 39 languages
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451
The Council of Chalcedon, a Christian ecumenical council, opened, and went on to repudiate the Eutychian doctrine of monophysitism and set forth the Chalcedonian Creed. Wikipedia: Council of Chalcedon · 66 languages
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316
Constantine I defeats Licinius, who loses his European territories. Wikipedia: Constantine the Great · 158 languages
World days
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World Space Week (October 4–10) Wikipedia: World Space Week · 26 languages
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International Lesbian Day Wikipedia: International Lesbian Day · 9 languages
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World Octopus Day Wikipedia: Octopus · 119 languages
Technology
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1829
Stephenson's Rocket wins the Rainhill Trials. Wikipedia: Stephenson's Rocket · 30 languages
Science
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Business
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Sport
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1956
Major League Baseball pitcher Don Larsen threw the only perfect game in World Series history. Wikipedia: Major League Baseball · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1944
World War II: Captain Bobbie E. Brown earns a Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Crucifix Hill, just outside Aachen. Wikipedia: Bobbie E. Brown · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1921
KDKA in Pittsburgh's Forbes Field conducts the first live broadcast of a football game. Wikipedia: KDKA (AM) · 6 languages
Culture
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1970
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn wins the Nobel Prize in literature. Wikipedia: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn · 160 languages
Births
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2003
Ángela Aguilar, Mexican-American singer Wikipedia: Ángela Aguilar · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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2002
Brian Thomas Jr., American football player Wikipedia: Brian Thomas Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2002
Zheng Qinwen, Chinese tennis player Wikipedia: Zheng Qinwen · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1999
Putthipong Assaratanakul, Thai actor and singer Wikipedia: Putthipong Assaratanakul · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1999
Camila Rossi, Brazilian rhythmic gymnast Wikipedia: Camila Rossi · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1997
Bella Thorne, American actress Wikipedia: Bella Thorne · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
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1997
Josh Kerr, Scottish runner Wikipedia: Josh Kerr · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1996
Sara Sorribes Tormo, Spanish tennis player Wikipedia: Sara Sorribes Tormo · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1996
Sara Takanashi, Japanese ski jumper Wikipedia: Sara Takanashi · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1996
Timo Meier, Swiss ice hockey player Wikipedia: Timo Meier · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1995
Grayson Allen, American basketball player Wikipedia: Grayson Allen · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1995
G Herbo, American rapper Wikipedia: G Herbo · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1993
Angus T. Jones, American actor Wikipedia: Angus T. Jones · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1993
Garbiñe Muguruza, Spanish tennis player Wikipedia: Garbiñe Muguruza · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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1993
Molly Quinn, American actress and producer Wikipedia: Molly C. Quinn · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1993
Bubba Wallace, American race car driver Wikipedia: Bubba Wallace · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1992
Chelsea Gray, American basketball player Wikipedia: Chelsea Gray · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1991
Jordan McLean, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Jordan McLean · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1990
Rachel Klamer, Zimbabwean-Dutch triathlete Wikipedia: Rachel Klamer · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1987
Hassan Maatouk, Lebanese footballer Wikipedia: Hassan Maatouk · 21 languages
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1986
Camilla Herrem, Norwegian handball player Wikipedia: Camilla Herrem · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1985
Bruno Mars, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actor Wikipedia: Bruno Mars · ✓ Wikidata · 107 languages
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1983
Travis Pastrana, American motorcycle racer Wikipedia: Travis Pastrana · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1982
Miloš Pavlović, Serbian racing driver Wikipedia: Miloš Pavlović (racing driver) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1982
Annemiek van Vleuten, Dutch cyclist Wikipedia: Annemiek van Vleuten · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1981
Raffi Torres, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Raffi Torres · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1980
Nick Cannon, American actor, rapper, and producer Wikipedia: Nick Cannon · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1980
The Miz, American wrestler, actor, and television personality Wikipedia: The Miz · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1980
J. R. Ramirez, Cuban-American actor Wikipedia: J. R. Ramirez · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1979
Paul Burchill, English wrestler Wikipedia: Paul Burchill · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1979
Kristanna Loken, American actress Wikipedia: Kristanna Loken · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1977
Anne-Caroline Chausson, French cyclist Wikipedia: Anne-Caroline Chausson · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1977
Jamie Marchi, American voice actress, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Jamie Marchi · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1976
Karina Bacchi, Brazilian model and actress Wikipedia: Karina Bacchi · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1976
Jinnih Beels, Belgian politician Wikipedia: Jinnih Beels · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1976
Renate Groenewold, Dutch speed skater and cyclist Wikipedia: Renate Groenewold · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1974
Kevyn Adams, American ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Kevyn Adams · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1974
Fredrik Modin, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Fredrik Modin · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1974
Koji Murofushi, Japanese hammer thrower Wikipedia: Koji Murofushi · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1973
Jim Fairchild, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Jim Fairchild · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1973
Kari Korhonen, Finnish cartoonist Wikipedia: Kari Korhonen · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1972
Terry Balsamo, American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Terry Balsamo · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1972
Stanislav Varga, Slovak footballer and manager Wikipedia: Stanislav Varga · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1971
Marc Ellis, New Zealand rugby player and television host Wikipedia: Marc Ellis (rugby) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1971
David Gauke, English lawyer and politician Wikipedia: David Gauke · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1971
Pınar Selek, Turkish sociologist, author, and academic Wikipedia: Pınar Selek · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1971
Monty Williams, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Monty Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1970
Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui, Congolese colonel Wikipedia: Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1970
Matt Damon, American actor, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Matt Damon · ✓ Wikidata · 114 languages
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1970
Anne-Marie Duff, English actress Wikipedia: Anne-Marie Duff · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1970
Sadiq Khan, English lawyer and politician, Minister of State for Transport, Mayor of London Wikipedia: Sadiq Khan · ✓ Wikidata · 85 languages
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1970
Tetsuya Nomura, Japanese video game designer and director Wikipedia: Tetsuya Nomura · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1968
Zvonimir Boban, Croatian footballer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Zvonimir Boban · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1968
Emily Procter, American actress Wikipedia: Emily Procter · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1966
Art Barr, American wrestler (died 1994) Wikipedia: Art Barr · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1966
Karyn Parsons, American actress and producer Wikipedia: Karyn Parsons · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1966
Teddy Riley, American singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Teddy Riley · 21 languages
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1965
Matt Biondi, American swimmer and coach Wikipedia: Matt Biondi · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1965
Ardal O'Hanlon, Irish comedian, actor, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Ardal O'Hanlon · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1965
Harri Koskela, Finnish wrestler Wikipedia: Harri Koskela · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1965
C. J. Ramone, American singer-songwriter and bass player Wikipedia: C. J. Ramone · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1964
Jakob Arjouni, German author (died 2013) Wikipedia: Jakob Arjouni · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1964
CeCe Winans, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: CeCe Winans · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1962
Bruno Thiry, Belgian racing driver Wikipedia: Bruno Thiry · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1962
Chen Xiaoxia, Chinese diver Wikipedia: Chen Xiaoxia · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1961
Jon Stevens, New Zealand-Australian singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Jon Stevens · 4 languages
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1961
Simon Burke, Australian actor and producer Wikipedia: Simon Burke · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1961
Kim Wayans, American actress and comedian Wikipedia: Kim Wayans · 18 languages
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1960
Andrea Anastasi, Italian volleyball player and coach Wikipedia: Andrea Anastasi · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1960
Bryndís Hlöðversdóttir, Icelandic politician Wikipedia: Bryndís Hlöðversdóttir · 2 languages
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1960
Reed Hastings, American businessman, co-founded Netflix Wikipedia: Reed Hastings · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1960
Rano Karno, Indonesian actor and politician Wikipedia: Rano Karno · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1960
Ralf Minge, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Ralf Minge · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1960
François Pérusse, Canadian singer-songwriter and comedian Wikipedia: François Pérusse · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1960
Mike Teague, English rugby player Wikipedia: Mike Teague · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1959
Gavin Friday, Irish singer-songwriter, actor, and producer Wikipedia: Gavin Friday · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1959
Erik Gundersen, Danish motorcycle racer Wikipedia: Erik Gundersen · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1959
Peter Horrocks, English journalist and producer Wikipedia: Peter Horrocks · 1 language
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1959
Mike Morgan, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Mike Morgan (baseball) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1959
Carlos I. Noriega, Peruvian-American colonel and astronaut Wikipedia: Carlos I. Noriega · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1958
Steve Coll, American journalist and author Wikipedia: Steve Coll · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1958
Bret Lott, American journalist, author, and academic Wikipedia: Bret Lott · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1958
Ruffin McNeill, American football player and coach Wikipedia: Ruffin McNeill · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1958
Ursula von der Leyen, Belgian-German physician and politician, Defense Minister of Germany, President of the European Commission Wikipedia: Ursula von der Leyen · ✓ Wikidata · 120 languages
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1957
Antonio Cabrini, Italian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Antonio Cabrini · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1956
Jeff Lahti, American baseball player Wikipedia: Jeff Lahti · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1956
Janice E. Voss, American engineer and astronaut (died 2012) Wikipedia: Janice E. Voss · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1956
Stephanie Zimbalist, American actress Wikipedia: Stephanie Zimbalist · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1955
Bill Elliott, American race car driver Wikipedia: Bill Elliott · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1955
Alain Ferté, French racing driver Wikipedia: Alain Ferté · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1955
Darrell Hammond, American comedian and actor Wikipedia: Darrell Hammond · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1955
Paul Lennon, Australian politician, 42nd Premier of Tasmania Wikipedia: Paul Lennon · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1955
Lonnie Pitchford, American singer and guitarist (died 1998) Wikipedia: Lonnie Pitchford · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1954
Michael Dudikoff, American actor Wikipedia: Michael Dudikoff · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1954
Huub Rothengatter, Dutch racing driver and manager Wikipedia: Huub Rothengatter · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1953
Robert Saxton, English composer and educator Wikipedia: Robert Saxton · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1952
Takis Koroneos, Greek basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Takis Koroneos · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1952
Jan Marijnissen, Dutch journalist and politician Wikipedia: Jan Marijnissen · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1952
Edward Zwick, American director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Edward Zwick · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1951
Jack O'Connell, American educator and politician Wikipedia: Jack O'Connell (American politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1951
Timo Salonen, Finnish racing driver Wikipedia: Timo Salonen · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1951
Shannon C. Stimson, American philosopher, historian, and theorist Wikipedia: Shannon C. Stimson · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1951
Adrian Palmer, 4th Baron Palmer, British aristocrat and landowner (died 2023) Wikipedia: Adrian Palmer, 4th Baron Palmer · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1950
Robert "Kool" Bell, American singer-songwriter and bass player Wikipedia: Robert "Kool" Bell · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1950
Blake Morrison, English poet, author, and academic Wikipedia: Blake Morrison · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1949
Hamish Stuart, Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Hamish Stuart · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1949
Sigourney Weaver, American actress and producer Wikipedia: Sigourney Weaver · ✓ Wikidata · 122 languages
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1948
Benjamin Cheever, American journalist and author Wikipedia: Benjamin Cheever · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1948
Claude Jade, French actress (died 2006) Wikipedia: Claude Jade · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1948
Johnny Ramone, American guitarist and songwriter (died 2004) Wikipedia: Johnny Ramone · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1947
Richard Morris, English archaeologist, historian, and author Wikipedia: Richard Morris (archaeologist) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1947
Emiel Puttemans, Belgian runner Wikipedia: Emiel Puttemans · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1947
Stephen Shore, American photographer and educator Wikipedia: Stephen Shore · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1947
Bill Zorn, folk musician Wikipedia: Bill Zorn · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1947
Hansa Yogendra, Indian yoga guru Wikipedia: Hansa Yogendra · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1946
Hanan Ashrawi, Palestinian scholar, activist, and politician Wikipedia: Hanan Ashrawi · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1946
Jean-Jacques Beineix, French director and producer (died 2022) Wikipedia: Jean-Jacques Beineix · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1946
Dennis Kucinich, American journalist and politician, 53rd Mayor of Cleveland Wikipedia: Dennis Kucinich · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1946
Bel Mooney, English journalist and author Wikipedia: Bel Mooney · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1946
Jon Ekerold, South African motorcycle racer Wikipedia: Jon Ekerold · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1944
Ed Kirkpatrick, American baseball player (died 2010) Wikipedia: Ed Kirkpatrick · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1944
Susan Raye, American singer Wikipedia: Susan Raye · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1943
Chevy Chase, American comedian, actor, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Chevy Chase · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1943
R. L. Stine, American author, screenwriter, and producer Wikipedia: R. L. Stine · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1942
Stanley Bates, English actor and screenwriter Wikipedia: Stanley Bates · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1941
George Bellamy, English singer, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: The Tornados · 19 languages
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1941
Jesse Jackson, American minister and activist (died 2026) Wikipedia: Jesse Jackson · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
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1941
Shane Stevens, American author (died 2007) Wikipedia: Shane Stevens (author) · 7 languages
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1940
Fred Cash, American singer Wikipedia: Fred Cash · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1939
Paul Hogan, Australian actor, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Paul Hogan · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1939
Elvīra Ozoliņa, Latvian javelin thrower Wikipedia: Elvīra Ozoliņa · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1939
Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (died 2010) Wikipedia: Harvey Pekar · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1939
Lynne Stewart, American lawyer and criminal (died 2017) Wikipedia: Lynne Stewart · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1938
William Corlett, English author and playwright (died 2005) Wikipedia: William Corlett · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1938
Walter Gretzky, Canadian ice hockey coach and author (died 2021) Wikipedia: Walter Gretzky · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1938
Bronislovas Lubys, Lithuanian businessman and politician, Prime Minister of Lithuania (died 2011) Wikipedia: Bronislovas Lubys · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1938
Fred Stolle, Australian-American tennis player and sportscaster (died 2025) Wikipedia: Fred Stolle · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1937
Merle Park, British ballerina and educator Wikipedia: Merle Park · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1937
Paul Schell, American lawyer and politician, 50th Mayor of Seattle (died 2014) Wikipedia: Paul Schell · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1936
Rona Barrett, American journalist and businesswoman Wikipedia: Rona Barrett · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1935
Albert Roux, French-English chef (died 2021) Wikipedia: Albert Roux · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1934
Kader Asmal, South African academic and politician (died 2011) Wikipedia: Kader Asmal · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1934
Gerry Hitchens, English footballer and manager (died 1983) Wikipedia: Gerry Hitchens · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1934
James Holshouser, American lawyer and politician, 68th Governor of North Carolina (died 2013) Wikipedia: James Holshouser · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1932
Ray Reardon, Welsh snooker player and police officer (died 2024) Wikipedia: Ray Reardon · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1931
Bill Brown, Scottish footballer (died 2004) Wikipedia: Bill Brown (footballer, born 1931) · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1930
Pepper Adams, American saxophonist and composer (died 1986) Wikipedia: Pepper Adams · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1930
Alasdair Milne, Indian-English director and producer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Alasdair Milne · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1930
Faith Ringgold, American painter and activist (died 2024) Wikipedia: Faith Ringgold · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1930
Toru Takemitsu, Japanese composer and theorist (died 1996) Wikipedia: Tōru Takemitsu · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1929
Betty Boothroyd, English politician, British Speaker of the House of Commons (died 2023) Wikipedia: Betty Boothroyd · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1928
Didi, Brazilian footballer and manager (died 2001) Wikipedia: Didi (footballer, born 1928) · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1928
M. Russell Ballard, American lieutenant and religious leader (died 2023) Wikipedia: M. Russell Ballard · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1928
Neil Harvey, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Neil Harvey · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1928
Bill Maynard, English actor (died 2018) Wikipedia: Bill Maynard · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1927
Jim Elliot, American missionary and translator (died 1956) Wikipedia: Jim Elliot · 20 languages
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1927
César Milstein, Argentinian-English biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2002) Wikipedia: César Milstein · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1926
Raaj Kumar, Indian police officer and actor (died 1996) Wikipedia: Raaj Kumar · 21 languages
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1925
Álvaro Magaña, Salvadoran economist and politician, President of El Salvador (died 2001) Wikipedia: Álvaro Magaña · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1924
Alphons Egli, Swiss lawyer and politician, 77th President of the Swiss Confederation (died 2016) Wikipedia: Alphons Egli · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1924
Aloísio Lorscheider, Brazilian cardinal (died 2007) Wikipedia: Aloísio Lorscheider · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1924
Thirunalloor Karunakaran, Indian poet and scholar (died 2006) Wikipedia: Thirunalloor Karunakaran · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1924
John Nelder, English mathematician and statistician (died 2010) Wikipedia: John Nelder · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1922
Nils Liedholm, Swedish footballer, coach, and manager (died 2007) Wikipedia: Nils Liedholm · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1921
Abraham Sarmiento, Filipino lawyer and jurist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Abraham Sarmiento · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1920
Frank Herbert, American journalist, photographer, and author (died 1986) Wikipedia: Frank Herbert · ✓ Wikidata · 92 languages
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1919
Kiichi Miyazawa, Japanese politician, 78th Prime Minister of Japan (died 2007) Wikipedia: Kiichi Miyazawa · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1918
Halfdan Hegtun, Norwegian radio host and politician (died 2012) Wikipedia: Halfdan Hegtun · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1918
Jens Christian Skou, Danish chemist and physiologist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2018) Wikipedia: Jens Christian Skou · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1917
Billy Conn, American boxer (died 1993) Wikipedia: Billy Conn · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1917
Walter Lord, American historian and author (died 2002) Wikipedia: Walter Lord · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1917
Rodney Robert Porter, English biochemist and physiologist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1985) Wikipedia: Rodney Porter · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1913
Robert R. Gilruth, American pilot and engineer (died 2000) Wikipedia: Robert R. Gilruth · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1913
Marios Makrionitis, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Athens (died 1959) Wikipedia: Marios Makrionitis · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1910
Kirk Alyn, American actor (died 1999) Wikipedia: Kirk Alyn · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1910
Paulette Dubost, French actress (died 2011) Wikipedia: Paulette Dubost · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1910
Gus Hall, American soldier and politician (died 2000) Wikipedia: Gus Hall · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1910
Helmut Kallmeyer, German chemist and soldier (died 2006) Wikipedia: Helmut Kallmeyer · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1910
Ray Lewis, Canadian runner (died 2003) Wikipedia: Ray Lewis (sprinter) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1910
Wally Moses, American baseball player (died 1990) Wikipedia: Wally Moses · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1908
Ezekias Papaioannou, Greek-Cypriot politician (died 1988) Wikipedia: Ezekias Papaioannou · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1907
Richard Sharpe Shaver, American author and illustrator (died 1975) Wikipedia: Richard Sharpe Shaver · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1904
Yves Giraud-Cabantous, French racing driver (died 1973) Wikipedia: Yves Giraud-Cabantous · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1903
Georgy Geshev, Bulgarian chess player (died 1937) Wikipedia: Georgy Geshev · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1901
Eivind Groven, Norwegian composer and theorist (died 1977) Wikipedia: Eivind Groven · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1901
Mark Oliphant, Australian physicist, humanitarian and politician, Governor of South Australia (died 2000) Wikipedia: Mark Oliphant · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1901
Saumyendranath Tagore, Indian revolutionary and thinker, founder of the Revolutionary Communist Party of India (died 1974) Wikipedia: Saumyendranath Tagore · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1897
Rouben Mamoulian, Georgian-American director and screenwriter (died 1987) Wikipedia: Rouben Mamoulian · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1897
Marcel Herrand, French actor (died 1953) Wikipedia: Marcel Herrand · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1896
Julien Duvivier, French director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1967) Wikipedia: Julien Duvivier · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1895
Zog I of Albania (died 1961) Wikipedia: Zog I · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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1895
Juan Perón, Argentinian general and politician, 29th President of Argentina (died 1974) Wikipedia: Juan Perón · ✓ Wikidata · 92 languages
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1893
Clarence Williams, American pianist and composer (died 1965) Wikipedia: Clarence Williams (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1892
Marina Tsvetaeva, Russian poet and author (died 1941) Wikipedia: Marina Tsvetaeva · ✓ Wikidata · 97 languages
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1890
Snuffy Browne, Barbadian cricketer (died 1964) Wikipedia: Snuffy Browne · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1890
Eddie Rickenbacker, American soldier and pilot, Medal of Honor recipient (died 1973) Wikipedia: Eddie Rickenbacker · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1890
Philippe Thys, Belgian cyclist (died 1971) Wikipedia: Philippe Thys (cyclist) · 34 languages
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1889
R. Fraser Armstrong, Canadian engineer (died 1983) Wikipedia: R. Fraser Armstrong · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1889
Collett E. Woolman, American businessman, co-founded Delta Air Lines (died 1966) Wikipedia: Collett E. Woolman · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1888
Ernst Kretschmer, German psychiatrist and author (died 1964) Wikipedia: Ernst Kretschmer · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1887
Ping Bodie, American baseball player (died 1961) Wikipedia: Ping Bodie · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1887
Donie Bush, American baseball player, manager, and team owner (died 1972) Wikipedia: Donie Bush · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1884
Walther von Reichenau, German field marshal (died 1942) Wikipedia: Walter von Reichenau · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1883
Dick Burnett, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1977) Wikipedia: Dick Burnett (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1883
Otto Heinrich Warburg, German physiologist and physician, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1970) Wikipedia: Otto Heinrich Warburg · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
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1882
Harry McClintock, American singer-songwriter and poet (died 1957) Wikipedia: Harry McClintock · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1879
Huntley Gordon, Canadian-American actor (died 1956) Wikipedia: Huntley Gordon · 9 languages
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1877
Hans Heysen, German-Australian painter (died 1968) Wikipedia: Hans Heysen · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1876
Frederick Montague, 1st Baron Amwell, English lieutenant and politician (died 1966) Wikipedia: Fred Montague, 1st Baron Amwell · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1875
Laurence Doherty, English tennis player and golfer (died 1919) Wikipedia: Laurence Doherty · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1873
Ejnar Hertzsprung, Danish chemist and astronomer (died 1967) Wikipedia: Ejnar Hertzsprung · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1873
Alexey Shchusev, Russian architect and academic, designed Lenin's Mausoleum (died 1949) Wikipedia: Alexei Shchusev · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1872
Mary Engle Pennington, American bacteriological chemist and refrigeration engineer (died 1952) Wikipedia: Mary Engle Pennington · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1870
Louis Vierne, French organist and composer (died 1937) Wikipedia: Louis Vierne · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1864
Ozias Leduc, Canadian painter and educator (died 1955) Wikipedia: Ozias Leduc · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1863
Edythe Chapman, American actress (died 1948) Wikipedia: Edythe Chapman · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1860
John D. Batten, British painter, printmaker and illustrator (died 1932) Wikipedia: John D. Batten · 9 languages
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1850
Henry Louis Le Châtelier, French chemist and academic (died 1936) Wikipedia: Henry Louis Le Chatelier · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1848
Pierre De Geyter, Belgian composer (died 1932) Wikipedia: Pierre De Geyter · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1847
Rose Scott, Australian activist (died 1925) Wikipedia: Rose Scott · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1845
Salomon Kalischer, German pianist, composer, and physicist (died 1924) Wikipedia: Salomon Kalischer · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1834
Walter Kittredge, American violinist and composer (died 1905) Wikipedia: Walter Kittredge · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1818
John Henninger Reagan, American judge and politician, 3rd Confederate States Secretary of the Treasury (died 1905) Wikipedia: John H. Reagan · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1807
Harriet Taylor Mill, English philosopher and activist (died 1858) Wikipedia: Harriet Taylor Mill · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1789
John Ruggles, American lawyer and politician (died 1874) Wikipedia: John Ruggles · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1789
William Swainson, English-New Zealand ornithologist and entomologist (died 1855) Wikipedia: William Swainson · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1765
Harman Blennerhassett, English-Irish lawyer and politician (died 1831) Wikipedia: Harman Blennerhassett · 3 languages
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1753
Princess Sophia Albertina of Sweden (died 1829) Wikipedia: Sophia Albertina, Abbess of Quedlinburg · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1747
Jean-François Rewbell, French lawyer and politician (died 1807) Wikipedia: Jean-François Rewbell · 19 languages
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1715
Michel Benoist, French scientist and missionary (died 1774) Wikipedia: Michel Benoist · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1713
Yechezkel Landau, Polish rabbi and author (died 1793) Wikipedia: Yechezkel Landau · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1676
Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro, Spanish monk and scholar (died 1764) Wikipedia: Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1609
John Clarke, English physician (died 1676) Wikipedia: John Clarke (Baptist minister) · 10 languages
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1585
Heinrich Schütz, German organist and composer (died 1672) Wikipedia: Heinrich Schütz · 51 languages
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1553
Jacques Auguste de Thou, French historian (died 1617) Wikipedia: Jacques Auguste de Thou · 17 languages
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1551
Giulio Caccini, Italian composer (died 1618) Wikipedia: Giulio Caccini · 37 languages
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1515
Margaret Douglas, daughter of Archibald Douglas (died 1578) Wikipedia: Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox · 21 languages
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1150
Narapatisithu, king of Burma (died 1211) Wikipedia: Narapatisithu · 8 languages
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319 BC
Pyrrhus of Epirus (died 272 BC) Wikipedia: Pyrrhus of Epirus · 83 languages
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2025
Miguel Ángel Russo, Argentine footballer and manager (born 1956) Wikipedia: Miguel Ángel Russo · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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2024
Pat Fischer, American football player (born 1940) Wikipedia: Pat Fischer · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2024
Tim Johnson, American lawyer and politician (born 1946) Wikipedia: Tim Johnson (South Dakota politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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2024
Luis Tiant, Cuban baseball player (born 1940) Wikipedia: Luis Tiant · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2020
Whitey Ford, American professional baseball pitcher (born 1928) Wikipedia: Whitey Ford · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2015
Jim Diamond, Scottish singer-songwriter (born 1951) Wikipedia: Jim Diamond (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2014
Morris Lurie, Australian author and playwright (born 1938) Wikipedia: Morris Lurie · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2014
Zilpha Keatley Snyder, American author (born 1927) Wikipedia: Zilpha Keatley Snyder · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2014
Jeen van den Berg, Dutch speed skater (born 1928) Wikipedia: Jeen van den Berg · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2013
Paul Desmarais, Canadian businessman and philanthropist (born 1927) Wikipedia: Paul Desmarais · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2013
Rod Grams, American journalist and politician (born 1948) Wikipedia: Rod Grams · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2013
Rodolphe Kasser, Swiss archaeologist and philologist (born 1927) Wikipedia: Rodolphe Kasser · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2013
Akong Rinpoche, Tibetan-Chinese spiritual leader (born 1939) Wikipedia: Akong Rinpoche · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2012
Varsha Bhosle, Indian singer and journalist (born 1956) Wikipedia: Varsha Bhosle · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2012
Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Filipino director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1955) Wikipedia: Marilou Diaz-Abaya · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2012
Nawal Kishore Sharma, Indian politician, 20th Governor of Gujarat (born 1925) Wikipedia: Nawal Kishore Sharma · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2011
Al Davis, American football coach, general manager, and NFL team owner (born 1929) Wikipedia: Al Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2010
Frank Bourgholtzer, American journalist (born 1919) Wikipedia: Frank Bourgholtzer · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2010
Eileen Crofton, British physician and author (born 1919) Wikipedia: Eileen Crofton · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2008
Ângelo Carvalho, Portuguese footballer (born 1925) Wikipedia: Ângelo Carvalho · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2008
Bob Friend, English journalist (born 1938) Wikipedia: Bob Friend (newscaster) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2008
Eileen Herlie, Scottish-American actress (born 1918) Wikipedia: Eileen Herlie · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2008
George Emil Palade, Romanian-American biologist and physician, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1912) Wikipedia: George Emil Palade · 60 languages
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2007
Constantine Andreou, Greek painter and sculptor (born 1917) Wikipedia: Constantine Andreou · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2006
Mark Porter, New Zealand racing driver (born 1974) Wikipedia: Mark Porter (racing driver) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2002
Phyllis Calvert, English actress (born 1915) Wikipedia: Phyllis Calvert · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2002
Jacques Richard, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1952) Wikipedia: Jacques Richard · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2001
Dmitry Polyansky, First Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union (born 1917) Wikipedia: Dmitry Polyansky · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2000
Charlotte Lamb, English author (born 1937) Wikipedia: Charlotte Lamb · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1992
Willy Brandt, German lawyer and politician, 4th Chancellor of Germany, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1913) Wikipedia: Willy Brandt · ✓ Wikidata · 124 languages
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1992
Robert Berdella, American serial killer, torturer, and rapist (born 1949) Wikipedia: Robert Berdella · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1987
Konstantinos Tsatsos, Greek scholar and politician, 2nd President of Greece (born 1899) Wikipedia: Konstantinos Tsatsos · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1985
Malcolm Ross, American captain, physicist, and balloonist (born 1919) Wikipedia: Malcolm Ross (balloonist) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1985
Gordon Welchman, English-American mathematician and scholar (born 1906) Wikipedia: Gordon Welchman · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1983
Joan Hackett, American actress (born 1934) Wikipedia: Joan Hackett · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1982
Fernando Lamas, Argentinian-American actor and director (born 1916) Wikipedia: Fernando Lamas · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1982
Philip Noel-Baker, English runner and politician, Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1889) Wikipedia: Philip Noel-Baker · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1979
Brian Edmund Baker, English air marshal (born 1896) Wikipedia: Brian Edmund Baker · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1979
Jayaprakash Narayan, Indian politician (born 1902) Wikipedia: Jayaprakash Narayan · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1978
Bertha Parker Pallan, American archaeologist (born 1907) Wikipedia: Bertha Parker Pallan · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1977
Giorgos Papasideris, Greek singer-songwriter (born 1902) Wikipedia: Giorgos Papasideris · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1973
Gabriel Marcel, French philosopher, playwright, and critic (born 1889) Wikipedia: Gabriel Marcel · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1970
Jean Giono, French author and poet (born 1895) Wikipedia: Jean Giono · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1967
Clement Attlee, English soldier, lawyer, and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (born 1883) Wikipedia: Clement Attlee · ✓ Wikidata · 107 languages
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1963
Remedios Varo, Spanish-Mexican painter (born 1908) Wikipedia: Remedios Varo · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1958
Ran Bosilek, Bulgarian author and translator (born 1886) Wikipedia: Ran Bosilek · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1955
Iry LeJeune, American accordion player (born 1928) Wikipedia: Iry LeJeune · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1953
Nigel Bruce, British actor (born 1895) Wikipedia: Nigel Bruce · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1953
Kathleen Ferrier, English soprano (born 1912) Wikipedia: Kathleen Ferrier · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1952
Joe Adams, American baseball player and manager (born 1877) Wikipedia: Joe Adams (baseball) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1945
Felix Salten, Austrian author and critic (born 1869) Wikipedia: Felix Salten · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1944
Wendell Willkie, American captain, lawyer, and politician (born 1892) Wikipedia: Wendell Willkie · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1942
Sergey Chaplygin, Russian physicist, mathematician, and engineer (born 1869) Wikipedia: Sergey Chaplygin · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1936
Premchand, Indian author and screenwriter (born 1880) Wikipedia: Premchand · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
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1936
Ahmet Tevfik Pasha, Ottoman politician, 292nd Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire (born 1845) Wikipedia: Ahmet Tevfik Pasha · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1931
John Monash, Australian general and engineer (born 1865) Wikipedia: John Monash · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1928
Larry Semon, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1889) Wikipedia: Larry Semon · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1897
Alexei Savrasov, Russian painter and academic (born 1830) Wikipedia: Alexei Savrasov · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1886
Austin F. Pike, American lawyer and politician (born 1819) Wikipedia: Austin F. Pike · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1879
Miguel Grau Seminario, Peruvian admiral (born 1834) Wikipedia: Miguel Grau · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1869
Franklin Pierce, American general, lawyer, and politician, 14th President of the United States (born 1804) Wikipedia: Franklin Pierce · ✓ Wikidata · 139 languages
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1834
François-Adrien Boieldieu, French composer (born 1775) Wikipedia: François-Adrien Boieldieu · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1821
Juan O'Donojú, last Spanish ruler of Mexico (born 1762) Wikipedia: Juan O'Donojú · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1809
James Elphinston, Scottish orthographer, phonologist, and linguist (born 1721) Wikipedia: James Elphinston · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1804
Thomas Cochran, Canadian lawyer and judge (born 1777) Wikipedia: Thomas Cochran (judge) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1802
Emmanuele Vitale, Maltese general and politician (born 1758) Wikipedia: Emmanuele Vitale · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1795
Andrew Kippis, English minister and author (born 1725) Wikipedia: Andrew Kippis · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1793
John Hancock, American merchant and politician, 1st Governor of Massachusetts (born 1737) Wikipedia: John Hancock · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
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1772
Jean-Joseph de Mondonville, French violinist and composer (born 1711) Wikipedia: Jean-Joseph de Mondonville · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1754
Henry Fielding, English novelist and playwright (born 1707) Wikipedia: Henry Fielding · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
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1735
Yongzheng Emperor of China (born 1678) Wikipedia: Yongzheng Emperor · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1659
Jean de Quen, French missionary, priest, and historian (born 1603) Wikipedia: Jean de Quen · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1656
John George I, Elector of Saxony (born 1585) Wikipedia: John George I of Saxony · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1652
John Greaves, English mathematician and astronomer (born 1602) Wikipedia: John Greaves · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1647
Christen Sørensen Longomontanus, Danish astronomer and mathematician (born 1562) Wikipedia: Christen Sørensen Longomontanus · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1621
Antoine de Montchrestien, French soldier, playwright, and economist (born 1575) Wikipedia: Antoine de Montchrestien · 24 languages
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1594
Ishikawa Goemon, ninja and thief of Japan (born 1558) Wikipedia: Ishikawa Goemon · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1559
Marina de Guevara, Spanish nun executed by the Spanish inquisition (born 1517), Wikipedia: Marina de Guevara · 3 languages
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1469
Filippo Lippi, artist (born 1406) Wikipedia: Filippo Lippi · 52 languages
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1436
Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut (born 1401) Wikipedia: Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut · 31 languages
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1361
John Beauchamp, 3rd Baron Beauchamp Wikipedia: John Beauchamp, 3rd Baron Beauchamp of Somerset · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1354
Cola di Rienzo, Roman tribune (born c.1313) Wikipedia: Cola di Rienzo · 37 languages
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1317
Emperor Fushimi of Japan (born 1265) Wikipedia: Emperor Fushimi · 31 languages
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1286
John I, Duke of Brittany (born 1217) Wikipedia: John I of Brittany · 23 languages
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1281
Princess Constance of Greater Poland (born c.1245) Wikipedia: Constance of Greater Poland · 6 languages
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976
Helen of Zadar, queen consort of the Kingdom of Croatia Wikipedia: Helen of Zadar · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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951
Xiao Sagezhi, Chinese Khitan empress Wikipedia: Xiao Sagezhi · 4 languages
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923
Pilgrim I, archbishop of Salzburg Wikipedia: Pilgrim I (archbishop of Salzburg) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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705
Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, Umayyad caliph (born 646) Wikipedia: Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan · 73 languages
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