Events on 17 September include:
- World War II: Allied airborne troops parachute into the Netherlands as the "Market" half of Operation Market Garden and British XXX Corps advances into the Netherlands as the "Garden" half of the Operation (1944)
- World War II: Due to setbacks in the Battle of Britain and approaching autumn weather, Hitler postpones Operation Sea Lion (1940)
- Second Boer War: A Boer column defeats a British force at the Battle of Blood River Poort (1901)
This page gathers 82 events, 266 births and 119 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 14 to 2025.
Events · United Kingdom
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1944
World War II: Allied airborne troops parachute into the Netherlands as the "Market" half of Operation Market Garden and British XXX Corps advances into the Netherlands as the "Garden" half of the Operation. Wikipedia: Operation Market Garden
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1940
World War II: Due to setbacks in the Battle of Britain and approaching autumn weather, Hitler postpones Operation Sea Lion. Wikipedia: Battle of Britain
Archive: Battle Of Britain — National Brewery Heritage Trust · Europeana
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1901
Second Boer War: A Boer column defeats a British force at the Battle of Blood River Poort. Wikipedia: Second Boer War
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1878
A British surveyor was detained by the Zulu on the border with the Colony of Natal; a demand for reparations for the incident formed part of an ultimatum that led to the Anglo-Zulu War. Wikipedia: Natal–Zululand border incident
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1775
American Revolutionary War: The Continental Army under Richard Montgomery began the Siege of Fort St. Jean in the British province of Quebec. Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War
Archive: American Revolutionary War from "History of Trenton, New Jersey, etc. [With illustrations.]". — The British Library, 1895 · Europeana
Around the world
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2025
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement. Wikipedia: Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement
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2018
The Israeli Air Force conducted missile strikes that hit multiple targets in western Syria; Syrian air defences responding to the strikes accidentally downed a Russian plane. Wikipedia: Israeli Air Force
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2016
Two bombs explode in Seaside Park, New Jersey, and Manhattan. Thirty-one people are injured in the Manhattan bombing. Wikipedia: 2016 New York and New Jersey bombings
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2013
Grand Theft Auto V earns more than half a billion dollars on its first day of release. Wikipedia: Grand Theft Auto V
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2011
Adbusters, a Canadian anti-consumerist publication, organized a protest against corporate influence on democracy at Zuccotti Park in New York City that became known as Occupy Wall Street. Wikipedia: Adbusters
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2008
Seven al-Qaeda fighters attack the embassy of the United States in Sanaa, Yemen, leaving 20 people dead. Wikipedia: Al-Qaeda in Yemen
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2008
Seven al-Qaeda fighters attacked the United States embassy in Sanaa, Yemen, leaving 20 people dead. Wikipedia: Al-Qaeda in Yemen
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2006
Fourpeaked Mountain in Alaska erupts, marking the first eruption for the volcano in at least 10,000 years. Wikipedia: Fourpeaked Mountain
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2006
An audio tape of a private speech by Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány is leaked to the public, in which he confessed that his Hungarian Socialist Party had lied to win the 2006 election, sparking widespread protests across the country. Wikipedia: Őszöd speech
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2001
American president George W. Bush delivered remarks at the Islamic Center of Washington (pictured) condemning Islamophobia in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Wikipedia: George W. Bush
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2001
The New York Stock Exchange reopens for trading after the September 11 attacks, the longest closure since the Great Depression. Wikipedia: New York Stock Exchange
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1992
An Iranian Kurdish leader and his two joiners are assassinated by political militants in Berlin. Wikipedia: Mykonos restaurant assassinations
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1991
Estonia, North Korea, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, the Marshall Islands and Micronesia join the United Nations. Wikipedia: Estonia
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1991
The first version of the Linux kernel (0.01) is released to the Internet. Wikipedia: Linux
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1985
Four years after AIDS was first identified in the United States, Ronald Reagan publicly acknowledged AIDS (video featured) for the first time. Wikipedia: HIV/AIDS
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1983
Vanessa Williams becomes the first black Miss America. Wikipedia: Vanessa Williams
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1980
Solidarity, a Polish trade union, was founded as the first independent labor union in an Eastern Bloc country. Wikipedia: Solidarity (Polish trade union)
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1980
Former Nicaraguan President Anastasio Somoza Debayle is killed in Asunción, Paraguay. Wikipedia: Anastasio Somoza Debayle
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1978
The Camp David Accords are signed by Israel and Egypt. Wikipedia: Camp David Accords
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1976
The Space Shuttle Enterprise is unveiled by NASA. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle Enterprise
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1974
Bangladesh, Grenada and Guinea-Bissau join the United Nations. Wikipedia: Bangladesh
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1970
The Jordanian army entered Amman as part of operations to oust Palestinian fedayeen from the country in events later known as Black September (smoke over city pictured). Wikipedia: Amman
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1965
The Battle of Chawinda is fought between Pakistan and India. Wikipedia: Battle of Chawinda
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1962
NASA announced the Next Nine astronauts selected for the purpose of landing on the moon. Wikipedia: NASA
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1962
NASA announced the Next Nine astronauts selected for the purpose of landing on the Moon. Wikipedia: NASA
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1961
The world's first retractable roof stadium, the Civic Arena, opens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wikipedia: Civic Arena (Pittsburgh)
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1961
Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 706 crashes during takeoff from O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, killing all 37 people on board. Wikipedia: Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 706
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1958
Tintin in Tibet, the twentieth volume of The Adventures of Tintin by the Belgian cartoonist Hergé and which he regarded as his favourite in the series, began serialisation. Wikipedia: Tintin in Tibet
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1950
The People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps (Then known as the PLAAF 1st Ground Forces Brigade) is founded. Wikipedia: People's Liberation Army Air Force Airborne Corps
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1950
The Republic of India formally recognised the State of Israel. Wikipedia: India
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1949
The Canadian steamship SS Noronic burns in Toronto Harbour with the loss of over 118 lives. Wikipedia: SS Noronic
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1948
The Lehi (also known as the Stern gang) assassinates Count Folke Bernadotte, who was appointed by the United Nations to mediate between the Arab nations and Israel. Wikipedia: Lehi (militant group)
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1948
The Nizam of Hyderabad surrenders his sovereignty over the Hyderabad State and joins the Indian Union. Wikipedia: Nizam of Hyderabad
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1944
World War II: Soviet troops launch the Tallinn Offensive against Germany and pro-independence Estonian units. Wikipedia: Tallinn offensive
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1944
World War II: German forces are attacked by the Allies in the Battle of San Marino. Wikipedia: Battle of San Marino
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1941
World War II: A decree of the Soviet State Committee of Defense restores compulsory military training. Wikipedia: Vsevobuch
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1941
World War II: Soviet forces enter Tehran during the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran. Wikipedia: Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran
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1939
Second World War: The Royal Navy lost its first warship in the war when German submarine U-29 torpedoed and sank HMS Courageous. Wikipedia: World War II
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1939
World War II: The Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east, sixteen days after Nazi Germany's attack on the country from the west. Wikipedia: World War II
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1935
The Niagara Gorge Railroad ceases operations after a rockslide. Wikipedia: Niagara Gorge Railroad
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1932
A speech by Laureano Gómez leads to the escalation of the Leticia Incident. Wikipedia: Laureano Gómez
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1930
The Kurdish Ararat rebellion is suppressed by the Turks. Wikipedia: Ararat rebellion
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1928
The Okeechobee hurricane strikes southeastern Florida, killing more than 2,500 people. Wikipedia: 1928 Okeechobee hurricane
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1924
The Border Protection Corps is established in the Second Polish Republic for the defence of the eastern border against armed Soviet raids and local bandits. Wikipedia: Border Protection Corps
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1920
The National Football League is organized as the American Professional Football Association in Canton, Ohio. Wikipedia: National Football League
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1916
World War I: Manfred von Richthofen ("The Red Baron"), a flying ace of the German Luftstreitkräfte, wins his first aerial combat near Cambrai, France. Wikipedia: Manfred von Richthofen
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1914
Andrew Fisher, who in his previous term as premier oversaw a period of reform unmatched in the Commonwealth until the 1940s, became Prime Minister of Australia for the third time. Wikipedia: Andrew Fisher
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1914
World War I: The Race to the Sea begins. Wikipedia: World War I
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1908
The Wright Flyer flown by Orville Wright, with Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge as passenger, crashes, killing Selfridge, who becomes the first airplane fatality. Wikipedia: Wright Flyer
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1901
Second Boer War: Boers capture a squadron of the 17th Lancers at the Battle of Elands River. Wikipedia: Battle of Elands River (1901)
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1900
Philippine–American War: Filipinos under Juan Cailles defeat Americans under Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham Jr. at Mabitac. Wikipedia: Philippine–American War
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1894
Battle of the Yalu River, the largest naval engagement of the First Sino-Japanese War. Wikipedia: Battle of the Yalu River (1894)
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1862
American Civil War: Almost 23,000 total casualties were suffered at the Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg, Maryland, where Confederate and Union troops fought to a tactical stalemate. Wikipedia: American Civil War
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1862
American Civil War: The Allegheny Arsenal explosion in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania results in the single largest civilian disaster during the war. Wikipedia: Allegheny Arsenal
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1861
Argentine Civil Wars: The State of Buenos Aires defeats the Argentine Confederation at the Battle of Pavón. Wikipedia: Argentine Civil Wars
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1859
Disgruntled with the legal and political structures of the United States, Joshua Norton (pictured) distributed letters to various newspapers in San Francisco proclaiming himself to be Emperor Norton. Wikipedia: San Francisco
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1849
Harriet Tubman (pictured) escaped from slavery in the U.S. state of Maryland, and later orchestrated the rescues of other slaves via the Underground Railroad. Wikipedia: Harriet Tubman
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1809
Peace between Sweden and Russia in the Finnish War; the territory that will become Finland is ceded to Russia by the Treaty of Fredrikshamn. Wikipedia: Finnish War
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1794
Flanders Campaign: France completes its conquest of the Austrian Netherlands at the Battle of Sprimont. Wikipedia: Low Countries theatre of the War of the First Coalition
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1793
War of the Pyrenees: Forces from the French Army of the Eastern Pyrenees defeated two divisions of the Army of Catalonia, ending the furthest Spanish encroachment in their invasion of Roussillon. Wikipedia: War of the Pyrenees
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1787
The United States Constitution is signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, bringing the Constitutional Convention to an end. Wikipedia: Constitution of the United States
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1778
The Treaty of Fort Pitt is signed. It is the first formal treaty between the United States and a Native American tribe. Wikipedia: Treaty of Fort Pitt
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1776
The Presidio of San Francisco is founded in New Spain. Wikipedia: Presidio of San Francisco
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1683
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek writes a letter to the Royal Society describing "animalcules", later known as protozoa. Wikipedia: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
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1658
Portuguese Restoration War: Having crossed the Minho and entered Portuguese territory, a Spanish army was victorious in the Battle of Vilanova. Wikipedia: Portuguese Restoration War
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1631
Sweden wins a major victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld against the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years' War. Wikipedia: Battle of Breitenfeld (1631)
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1630
The city of Boston, Massachusetts, is founded in North America. Wikipedia: Boston
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1620
Polish–Ottoman War: The Ottoman Empire defeats the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth during the Battle of Cecora. Wikipedia: Polish–Ottoman War (1620–1621)
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1577
The Treaty of Bergerac is signed between King Henry III of France and the Huguenots. Wikipedia: Treaty of Bergerac
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1543
The first Finnish-language book, the Abckiria by Mikael Agricola, is published in Stockholm. Wikipedia: Finnish language
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1462
Thirteen Years' War: A Polish army under Piotr Dunin decisively defeats the Teutonic Order at the Battle of Świecino. Wikipedia: Thirteen Years' War (1454–1466)
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1390
Manuel drives his nephew John VII, who had declared himself emperor in April of that year, out from Constantinople and ends John's reign. Wikipedia: Manuel II Palaiologos
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1382
Following Louis I's death without a male heir, his daughter Mary was crowned with the title of "King" of Hungary. Wikipedia: Louis I of Hungary
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1382
Following Louis I's death without a male heir, his daughter Mary was crowned with the title of "King of Hungary". Wikipedia: Louis I of Hungary
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1176
Byzantine–Seljuk wars: At the Battle of Myriokephalon in Phrygia, the Seljuq Turks prevented Byzantine forces from taking the interior of Anatolia. Wikipedia: Byzantine–Seljuk wars
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1111
Highest Galician nobility led by Pedro Fróilaz de Traba and the bishop Diego Gelmírez crown Alfonso VII as "King of Galicia". Wikipedia: Kingdom of Galicia
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14
The Roman Senate decides to deify the late emperor Augustus. Wikipedia: 10s
World days
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Technology
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1991
The first version of the Linux kernel (0.01) is released to the Internet. Wikipedia: Linux
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1935
The Niagara Gorge Railroad ceases operations after a rockslide. Wikipedia: Niagara Gorge Railroad
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1849
Harriet Tubman (pictured) escaped from slavery in the U.S. state of Maryland, and later orchestrated the rescues of other slaves via the Underground Railroad. Wikipedia: Harriet Tubman
Science
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1976
The Space Shuttle Enterprise is unveiled by NASA. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle Enterprise
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1962
NASA announced the Next Nine astronauts selected for the purpose of landing on the moon. Wikipedia: NASA
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1962
NASA announced the Next Nine astronauts selected for the purpose of landing on the Moon. Wikipedia: NASA
Business
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2011
Adbusters, a Canadian anti-consumerist publication, organized a protest against corporate influence on democracy at Zuccotti Park in New York City that became known as Occupy Wall Street. Wikipedia: Adbusters
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2001
The New York Stock Exchange reopens for trading after the September 11 attacks, the longest closure since the Great Depression. Wikipedia: New York Stock Exchange
Sport
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1961
The world's first retractable roof stadium, the Civic Arena, opens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wikipedia: Civic Arena (Pittsburgh)
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1920
The National Football League is organized as the American Professional Football Association in Canton, Ohio. Wikipedia: National Football League
Culture
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1794
Flanders Campaign: France completes its conquest of the Austrian Netherlands at the Battle of Sprimont. Wikipedia: Low Countries theatre of the War of the First Coalition
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1543
The first Finnish-language book, the Abckiria by Mikael Agricola, is published in Stockholm. Wikipedia: Finnish language
Births
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2002
Elina Avanesyan, Russian-Armenian tennis player Wikipedia: Elina Avanesyan
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1999
Jaimee Fourlis, Australian tennis player Wikipedia: Jaimee Fourlis
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1999
Daniel Huttlestone, English actor Wikipedia: Daniel Huttlestone
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1998
Kim Dong-hyun, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Kim Dong-hyun (singer, born 1998)
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1997
Auston Matthews, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Auston Matthews
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1996
Duje Ćaleta-Car, Croatian footballer Wikipedia: Duje Ćaleta-Car
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1996
Esteban Ocon, French Formula One racing driver Wikipedia: Esteban Ocon
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1996
Slayyyter, American singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Slayyyter
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1996
Choi Young-jae, South Korean singer and actor Wikipedia: Choi Young-jae
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1995
Michael Bunting, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Michael Bunting
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1995
Patrick Mahomes, American football player Wikipedia: Patrick Mahomes
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1995
Yoo Si-ah, South Korean singer Wikipedia: YooA
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1994
Na In-woo, South Korean actor Wikipedia: Na In-woo
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1994
Denyse Tontz, Salvadoran-American actress and singer Wikipedia: Denyse Tontz
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1993
Sofiane Boufal, Moroccan footballer Wikipedia: Sofiane Boufal
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1993
Sophie Howard, Scottish footballer Wikipedia: Sophie Howard (footballer)
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1992
Alfonzo McKinnie, American basketball player Wikipedia: Alfonzo McKinnie
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1992
Danny Ramirez, American actor Wikipedia: Danny Ramirez
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1992
José Ramírez, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: José Ramírez (third baseman)
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1991
Ryo Ishikawa, Japanese golfer Wikipedia: Ryo Ishikawa
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1991
Mena Massoud, Egyptian-Canadian actor Wikipedia: Mena Massoud
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1991
Egor Yakovlev, Russian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Egor Yakovlev
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1990
Pixie Geldof, English model and singer Wikipedia: Pixie Geldof
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1990
Sean Scannell, English footballer Wikipedia: Sean Scannell
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1990
Marcus Semien, American baseball player Wikipedia: Marcus Semien
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1989
Danielle Brooks, American actress Wikipedia: Danielle Brooks
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1989
Kate Deines, American soccer player Wikipedia: Kate Deines
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1987
Paul Huntington, English footballer Wikipedia: Paul Huntington
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1986
Ravichandran Ashwin, Indian cricketer Wikipedia: Ravichandran Ashwin
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1986
Paolo De Ceglie, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Paolo De Ceglie
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1986
Sophie, English music producer, disc jockey and singer (died 2021) Wikipedia: Sophie (musician)
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1985
Tomáš Berdych, Czech tennis player Wikipedia: Tomáš Berdych
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1985
Brendan Clarke, Irish footballer Wikipedia: Brendan Clarke
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1985
José Gonçalves, Portuguese footballer Wikipedia: José Gonçalves (footballer)
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1985
Alexander Ovechkin, Russian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Alexander Ovechkin
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1985
Mason Raymond, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Mason Raymond
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1984
Mary DeScenza, American swimmer Wikipedia: Mary Mohler
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1984
John Kucera, Canadian skier Wikipedia: John Kucera
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1984
Patrick van Luijk, Dutch sprinter Wikipedia: Patrick van Luijk
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1983
Ice Seguerra, Filipino singer, actor, director, and former chairman of the National Youth Commission of the Philippines (2016–18) Wikipedia: Ice Seguerra
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1982
Garth Murray, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Garth Murray
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1981
Bakari Koné, Ivorian footballer Wikipedia: Bakari Koné
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1979
Steffen Algreen, Danish footballer Wikipedia: Steffen Algreen
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1979
Chuck Comeau, Canadian musician Wikipedia: Chuck Comeau
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1979
Billy Miller, American actor(died 2023) Wikipedia: Billy Miller (actor)
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1979
Chris Minns, Australian politician, 47th Premier of New South Wales Wikipedia: Chris Minns
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1978
Nick Cordero, Canadian actor and singer (died 2020) Wikipedia: Nick Cordero
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1978
Shawn Horcoff, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Shawn Horcoff
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1978
Arne Slot, Dutch football manager Wikipedia: Arne Slot
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1977
Sam Esmail, American screenwriter Wikipedia: Sam Esmail
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1977
Simone Perrotta, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Simone Perrotta
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1975
Wilko de Vogt, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Wilko de Vogt
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1975
Jimmie Johnson, American race car driver Wikipedia: Jimmie Johnson
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1975
Pumpkinhead, American rapper (died 2015) Wikipedia: Pumpkinhead (rapper)
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1974
Nona Gaye, American singer, model, and actress Wikipedia: Nona Gaye
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1974
Tormod Granheim, Norwegian skier and explorer Wikipedia: Tormod Granheim
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1974
Craig Spence, Australian golfer Wikipedia: Craig Spence (golfer)
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1974
Rasheed Wallace, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Rasheed Wallace
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1973
Diego Albanese, Argentine rugby player Wikipedia: Diego Albanese
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1973
Demis Nikolaidis, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Demis Nikolaidis
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1971
Nate Berkus, American interior designer and television host Wikipedia: Nate Berkus
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1971
Mike Catt, South African-English rugby player and coach Wikipedia: Mike Catt
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1971
Andy Edwards, English footballer Wikipedia: Andy Edwards (footballer, born 1971)
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1971
Bobby Lee, American actor and comedian Wikipedia: Bobby Lee
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1971
Mauro Milanese, Italian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Mauro Milanese
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1969
Adam Devlin, English guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Adam Devlin
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1969
Ken Doherty, Irish snooker player Wikipedia: Ken Doherty
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1969
Keith Flint, English singer-songwriter (died 2019) Wikipedia: Keith Flint
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1969
Matthew Settle, American actor Wikipedia: Matthew Settle
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1969
Paul Varelans, American MMA fighter and wrestler Wikipedia: Paul Varelans
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1968
Anastacia, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Anastacia
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1968
Cheryl Strayed, American author Wikipedia: Cheryl Strayed
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1968
Tito Vilanova, Spanish footballer and manager (died 2014) Wikipedia: Tito Vilanova
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1968
Valeri Zelepukin, Russian ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Valeri Zelepukin
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1967
Michael Carbajal, American boxer Wikipedia: Michael Carbajal
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1967
Malik Yoba, American actor Wikipedia: Malik Yoba
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1966
Doug E. Fresh, American rapper and producer Wikipedia: Doug E. Fresh
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1965
Kyle Chandler, American actor Wikipedia: Kyle Chandler
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1965
Yuji Naka, Japanese video game designer, created Sonic the Hedgehog Wikipedia: Yuji Naka
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1965
Guy Picciotto, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Guy Picciotto
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1965
Bryan Singer, American director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Bryan Singer
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1963
Masahiro Chono, American-Japanese wrestler and manager Wikipedia: Masahiro Chono
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1963
James Urbaniak, American actor, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: James Urbaniak
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1962
Paul Feig, American director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Paul Feig
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1962
Baz Luhrmann, Australian director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Baz Luhrmann
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1962
Dustin Nguyen, Vietnamese-American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Dustin Nguyen
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1962
Hesham Qandil, Egyptian engineer and politician, 51st Prime Minister of Egypt Wikipedia: Hesham Qandil
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1962
Wayne Riley, Australian golfer Wikipedia: Wayne Riley
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1962
BeBe Winans, American singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: BeBe Winans
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1961
Jim Cornette, American wrestling manager and sportscaster Wikipedia: Jim Cornette
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1961
Giorgos Koumoutsakos, Greek politician Wikipedia: Giorgos Koumoutsakos
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1961
Ty Tabor, American rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Ty Tabor
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1960
John Bottomley, Canadian singer-songwriter (died 2011) Wikipedia: John Bottomley
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1960
Kevin Clash, American puppeteer Wikipedia: Kevin Clash
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1960
John Franco, American baseball player Wikipedia: John Franco
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1960
Damon Hill, English racing driver and guitarist Wikipedia: Damon Hill
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1960
Alan Krueger, American economist and academic (died 2019) Wikipedia: Alan Krueger
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1958
Janez Janša, Slovenian politician, 5th Prime Minister of Slovenia Wikipedia: Janez Janša
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1958
Tom Waddell, Scottish-American baseball player (died 2019) Wikipedia: Tom Waddell (baseball)
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1957
David Bintley, English ballet dancer and director Wikipedia: David Bintley
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1957
Steve Bryles, American businessman and politician (died 2012) Wikipedia: Steve Bryles
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1957
Nurten Yılmaz, Austrian politician Wikipedia: Nurten Yılmaz
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1956
Almazbek Atambayev, Kyrgyz politician, 4th President of Kyrgyzstan Wikipedia: Almazbek Atambayev
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1956
Thad Bosley, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Thad Bosley
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1956
Mandawuy Yunupingu, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2013) Wikipedia: Mandawuy Yunupingu
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1955
Scott Simpson, American golfer Wikipedia: Scott Simpson (golfer)
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1955
Charles Martinet, American actor Wikipedia: Charles Martinet
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1955
Mike Parson, American politician, 57th Governor of Missouri Wikipedia: Mike Parson
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1954
Joël-François Durand, French pianist and composer Wikipedia: Joël-François Durand
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1954
Bill Irwin, American wrestler Wikipedia: Bill Irwin (wrestler)
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1953
Luís Amado, Portuguese politician, former Minister of Foreign Affairs Wikipedia: Luís Amado
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1953
Junior Bridgeman, American basketball player and businessman (died 2025) Wikipedia: Junior Bridgeman
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1953
Tamasin Day-Lewis, English chef and author Wikipedia: Tamasin Day-Lewis
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1953
Altaf Hussain, Pakistani-English soldier and politician Wikipedia: Altaf Hussain (Pakistani politician)
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1953
Rita Rudner, American actress, comedian, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Rita Rudner
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1952
Harold Solomon, American tennis player and coach Wikipedia: Harold Solomon
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1951
Russell Brown, Scottish politician Wikipedia: Russell Brown (British politician)
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1951
Cassandra Peterson, American actress, television host, and producer Wikipedia: Cassandra Peterson
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1951
Kermit Washington, American basketball player Wikipedia: Kermit Washington
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1950
Narendra Modi, Indian politician; Chief Minister of Gujarat and 14th Prime Minister of India Wikipedia: Narendra Modi
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1950
Fee Waybill, American singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Fee Waybill
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1949
Ron Stevens, Canadian lawyer and politician (died 2014) Wikipedia: Ron Stevens
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1948
Kemal Monteno, Bosnian singer-songwriter (died 2015) Wikipedia: Kemal Monteno
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1948
John Ritter, American actor and producer (died 2003) Wikipedia: John Ritter
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1947
Tessa Jowell, English social worker and politician, Minister for the Cabinet Office (died 2018) Wikipedia: Tessa Jowell
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1947
Enrique Krauze, Mexican historian, critic, and publisher Wikipedia: Enrique Krauze
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1947
Gail Carson Levine, American author Wikipedia: Gail Carson Levine
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1947
Jeff MacNelly, American cartoonist (died 2000) Wikipedia: Jeff MacNelly
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1946
Billy Bonds, English footballer and manager (died 2025) Wikipedia: Billy Bonds
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1946
Heimar Lenk, Estonian journalist and politician Wikipedia: Heimar Lenk
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1945
David Emerson, Canadian economist and politician, 8th Minister of Foreign Affairs for Canada Wikipedia: David Emerson
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1945
Phil Jackson, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Phil Jackson
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1945
Bhakti Charu Swami, Indian religious leader (died 2020) Wikipedia: Bhakti Charu Swami
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1944
Les Emmerson, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2021) Wikipedia: Les Emmerson
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1944
Reinhold Messner, Italian mountaineer and explorer Wikipedia: Reinhold Messner
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1944
Jean Taylor, American mathematician and academic Wikipedia: Jean Taylor
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1942
Robert Graysmith, American author and illustrator Wikipedia: Robert Graysmith
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1942
Des Lynam, Irish-English journalist and author Wikipedia: Des Lynam
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1942
Lupe Ontiveros, American actress (died 2012) Wikipedia: Lupe Ontiveros
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1941
Bob Matsui, American lawyer and politician (died 2005) Wikipedia: Bob Matsui
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1940
Jan Eliasson, Swedish politician and diplomat, 4th Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Wikipedia: Jan Eliasson
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1940
Peter Lever, English cricketer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Peter Lever
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1940
Gilberto Parlotti, Italian motorcycle racer (died 1972) Wikipedia: Gilberto Parlotti
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1939
Carl Dennis, American poet and educator Wikipedia: Carl Dennis
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1939
Shelby Flint, American singer-songwriter and voice actress Wikipedia: Shelby Flint
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1939
David Souter, American lawyer and jurist (died 2025) Wikipedia: David Souter
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1938
Paul Benedict, American actor (died 2008) Wikipedia: Paul Benedict
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1938
Perry Robinson, American clarinet player and composer (died 2018) Wikipedia: Perry Robinson
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1938
Bobby Wine, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Bobby Wine
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1937
Nigel Boocock, English-Australian motorcycle racer (died 2015) Wikipedia: Nigel Boocock
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1937
Orlando Cepeda, Puerto Rican baseball player (died 2024) Wikipedia: Orlando Cepeda
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1937
Sitakant Mahapatra, Indian poet and literary critic Wikipedia: Sitakant Mahapatra
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1936
Gerald Guralnik, American physicist and academic (died 2014) Wikipedia: Gerald Guralnik
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1936
Michael Hennagin, American composer and educator (died 1993) Wikipedia: Michael Hennagin
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1935
Ken Kesey, American novelist, essayist, and poet (died 2001) Wikipedia: Ken Kesey
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1934
Maureen Connolly, American tennis player (died 1969) Wikipedia: Maureen Connolly
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1933
Bulldog Brower, American wrestler (died 1997) Wikipedia: Bulldog Brower
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1933
Chuck Grassley, American lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Chuck Grassley
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1933
Claude Provost, Canadian-American ice hockey player (died 1984) Wikipedia: Claude Provost
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1932
Robert B. Parker, American author and academic (died 2010) Wikipedia: Robert B. Parker
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1932
Indarjit Singh, Indian-English journalist Wikipedia: Indarjit Singh
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1932
Samuel Ogbemudia, Nigerian army officer and politician (died 2017) Wikipedia: Samuel Ogbemudia
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1931
Anne Bancroft, American actress (died 2005) Wikipedia: Anne Bancroft
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1931
Jean-Claude Carrière, French actor and screenwriter (died 2021) Wikipedia: Jean-Claude Carrière
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1930
David Huddleston, American actor (died 2016) Wikipedia: David Huddleston
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1930
Lalgudi Jayaraman, Indian violinist and composer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Lalgudi Jayaraman
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1930
Theo Loevendie, Dutch clarinet player and composer Wikipedia: Theo Loevendie
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1930
Edgar Mitchell, American captain, pilot, and astronaut (died 2016) Wikipedia: Edgar Mitchell
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1930
Jim Rohn, American philosopher and author (died 2009) Wikipedia: Jim Rohn
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1930
Thomas P. Stafford, American general, pilot, and astronaut (died 2024) Wikipedia: Thomas P. Stafford
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1929
Sil Austin, American saxophonist (died 2001) Wikipedia: Sil Austin
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1929
David Craig, Baron Craig of Radley, Northern Irish air marshal and politician Wikipedia: David Craig, Baron Craig of Radley
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1929
Stirling Moss, English racing driver and sportscaster (died 2020) Wikipedia: Stirling Moss
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1928
Park Honan, American author and academic (died 2014) Wikipedia: Park Honan
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1928
Roddy McDowall, English-American actor (died 1998) Wikipedia: Roddy McDowall
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1927
George Blanda, American football player (died 2010) Wikipedia: George Blanda
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1927
Kevin Schubert, Australian rugby league player (died 2007) Wikipedia: Kevin Schubert
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1926
Bill Black, American bass player and bandleader (died 1965) Wikipedia: Bill Black
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1926
Curtis Harrington, American actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2007) Wikipedia: Curtis Harrington
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1926
Hovie Lister, American minister and pianist (died 2001) Wikipedia: Hovie Lister
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1926
Jean-Marie Lustiger, French cardinal (died 2007) Wikipedia: Jean-Marie Lustiger
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1926
Jack McDuff, American singer and organist (died 2001) Wikipedia: Jack McDuff
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1925
Dorothy Loudon, American actress and singer (died 2003) Wikipedia: Dorothy Loudon
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1925
John List, American murderer (died 2008) Wikipedia: John List (murderer)
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1923
Ralph Sharon, English-American pianist, composer, and conductor (died 2015) Wikipedia: Ralph Sharon
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1923
Hank Williams, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1953) Wikipedia: Hank Williams
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1922
Agostinho Neto, Angolan poet and politician, 1st President of Angola (died 1979) Wikipedia: Agostinho Neto
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1920
Dinah Sheridan, English actress (died 2012) Wikipedia: Dinah Sheridan
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1920
Hans Otto Jung, German viticulturist, jazz musician and patron of music (died 2009) Wikipedia: Hans Otto Jung
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1918
Lea Gottlieb, Hungarian-Israeli fashion designer, founded the Gottex Company (died 2012) Wikipedia: Lea Gottlieb
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1918
Chaim Herzog, Irish-born Israeli general and politician, 6th President of Israel (died 1997) Wikipedia: Chaim Herzog
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1917
Ib Melchior, Danish-American author and screenwriter (died 2015) Wikipedia: Ib Melchior
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1917
Isang Yun, South Korean-German composer and educator (died 1995) Wikipedia: Isang Yun
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1916
Mary Stewart, British author and poet (died 2014) Wikipedia: Mary Stewart (novelist)
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1915
M. F. Husain, Indian painter and director (died 2011) Wikipedia: M. F. Husain
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1914
Thomas J. Bata, Czech-Canadian businessman (died 2008) Wikipedia: Thomas J. Bata
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1914
William Grut, Swedish pentathlete (died 2012) Wikipedia: William Grut
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1914
Shin Kanemaru, Japanese politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Japan (died 1996) Wikipedia: Shin Kanemaru
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1912
Irena Kwiatkowska, Polish actress (died 2011) Wikipedia: Irena Kwiatkowska
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1912
Maksim Tank, Belarusian poet, journalist, and translator (died 1995) Wikipedia: Maksim Tank
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1909
Elizabeth Enright, American author and illustrator (died 1968) Wikipedia: Elizabeth Enright
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1908
John Creasey, English author and politician (died 1973) Wikipedia: John Creasey
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1908
Rafael Israelyan, Armenian architect and educator, designed the Sardarapat Memorial and St. Vartan Cathedral (died 1973) Wikipedia: Rafayel Israyelian
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1907
Warren E. Burger, American lawyer and judge, 15th Chief Justice of the United States (died 1995) Wikipedia: Warren E. Burger
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1906
J. R. Jayewardene, Sri Lankan lawyer and politician, 2nd President of Sri Lanka (died 1996) Wikipedia: J. R. Jayewardene
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1906
Edgar Wayburn, American physician and environmentalist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Edgar Wayburn
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1905
Tshekedi Khama, regent of the Bamangwato tribe (died 1959) Wikipedia: Tshekedi Khama
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1903
Karel Miljon, Dutch boxer (died 1984) Wikipedia: Karel Miljon
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1903
Frank O'Connor, Irish short story writer, novelist, and poet (died 1966) Wikipedia: Frank O'Connor
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1903
Minanogawa Tōzō, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 34th Yokozuna (died 1971) Wikipedia: Minanogawa Tōzō
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1902
Bea Miles, Australian author and eccentric (died 1973) Wikipedia: Bea Miles
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1901
Francis Chichester, English pilot and sailor (died 1972) Wikipedia: Francis Chichester
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1900
Hughie Critz, American baseball player (died 1980) Wikipedia: Hughie Critz
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1900
Lena Frances Edwards, African-American physician, awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom (died 1986) Wikipedia: Lena Frances Edwards
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1900
J. Willard Marriott, American businessman, founded the Marriott Corporation (died 1985) Wikipedia: J. Willard Marriott
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1900
Martha Ostenso, Canadian screenwriter and novelist (died 1963) Wikipedia: Martha Ostenso
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1900
Hedwig Ross, New Zealand-born educator and political activist, founding member of the Communist Party of New Zealand (died 1971) Wikipedia: Hedwig Ross
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1897
Earl Webb, American baseball player and coach (died 1965) Wikipedia: Earl Webb
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1886
Anton Irv, Estonian captain (died 1919) Wikipedia: Anton Irv
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1884
Charles Griffes, American pianist and composer (died 1920) Wikipedia: Charles Tomlinson Griffes
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1883
William Carlos Williams, American poet, short story writer, and essayist (died 1963) Wikipedia: William Carlos Williams
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1881
Alfred Carpenter, English admiral, Victoria Cross recipient (died 1955) Wikipedia: Alfred Carpenter
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1879
Rube Foster, American baseball player and manager (died 1930) Wikipedia: Rube Foster
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1879
Periyar, Indian social activist and politician (died 1973) Wikipedia: Periyar
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1878
Vincenzo Tommasini, Italian composer (died 1950) Wikipedia: Vincenzo Tommasini
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1874
Walter Murdoch, Australian author and academic (died 1970) Wikipedia: Walter Murdoch
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1871
Eivind Astrup, Norwegian explorer (died 1895) Wikipedia: Eivind Astrup
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1869
Christian Lous Lange, Norwegian political scientist, historian, and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1938) Wikipedia: Christian Lous Lange
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1868
James Alexander Calder, Canadian educator and politician, Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence (died 1956) Wikipedia: James Alexander Calder
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1867
Vera Yevstafievna Popova, Russian chemist (died 1896) Wikipedia: Vera Yevstafievna Popova
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1865
William Murray McPherson, Australian politician, 31st Premier of Victoria (died 1932) Wikipedia: William Murray McPherson
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1864
Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky, Ukrainian writer (died 1913) Wikipedia: Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky
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1864
James Tancred, English admiral (died 1943) Wikipedia: James Tancred
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1860
Mihkel Martna, Estonian journalist and politician (died 1934) Wikipedia: Mihkel Martna
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1859
Frank Dawson Adams, Canadian geologist and academic (died 1942) Wikipedia: Frank Dawson Adams
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1859
Billy the Kid, American gunman (died 1881) Wikipedia: Billy the Kid
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1859
I. L. Patterson, American politician, 18th Governor of Oregon (died 1929) Wikipedia: I. L. Patterson
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1857
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Russian scientist and engineer (died 1935) Wikipedia: Konstantin Tsiolkovsky
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1854
David Dunbar Buick, Scottish-American businessman, founded Buick Motor Company (died 1929) Wikipedia: David Dunbar Buick
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1853
Frederick Corbett, British officer and Victoria Cross recipient (died 1912) Wikipedia: Frederick Corbett
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1850
Guerra Junqueiro, Portuguese journalist, lawyer, and politician (died 1923) Wikipedia: Guerra Junqueiro
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1826
Bernhard Riemann, German-Italian mathematician and academic (died 1866) Wikipedia: Bernhard Riemann
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1825
Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II, American jurist and politician, 16th United States Secretary of the Interior (died 1893) Wikipedia: Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar
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1821
Arthur Saint-Léon, French choreographer (died 1870) Wikipedia: Arthur Saint-Léon
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1820
Émile Augier, French playwright (died 1889) Wikipedia: Émile Augier
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1820
Earl Van Dorn, Confederate general (died 1863) Wikipedia: Earl Van Dorn
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1819
Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, South African general and politician, 1st President of the South African Republic (died 1901) Wikipedia: Marthinus Wessel Pretorius
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1817
Herman Adolfovich Trautscohold, German geologist and paleontologist (died 1902) Wikipedia: Hermann Trautschold
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1797
Heinrich Kuhl, German naturalist and zoologist (died 1821) Wikipedia: Heinrich Kuhl
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1787
Teresa Casati, Italian noblewomen and revolutionary (died 1830) Wikipedia: Teresa Casati
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1783
Nadezhda Durova, Russian soldier (died 1866) Wikipedia: Aleksandr Aleksandrov
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1773
Jonathan Alder, American captain and farmer (died 1849) Wikipedia: Jonathan Alder
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1771
Johann August Apel, German jurist and author (died 1816) Wikipedia: Johann August Apel
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1743
Marquis de Condorcet, French mathematician and political scientist (died 1794) Wikipedia: Marquis de Condorcet
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1739
John Rutledge, American judge and politician, 2nd Chief Justice of the United States (died 1800) Wikipedia: John Rutledge
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1730
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Prussian-American general (died 1794) Wikipedia: Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
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1688
Maria Luisa of Savoy, queen consort of Spain (died 1714) Wikipedia: Maria Luisa Gabriella of Savoy
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1639
Hans Herr, Swiss bishop (died 1725) Wikipedia: Hans Herr
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1630
Ranuccio II Farnese, Duke of Parma (died 1694) Wikipedia: Ranuccio II Farnese
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1605
Francesco Sacrati, Italian composer (died 1650) Wikipedia: Francesco Sacrati
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1578
John Prideaux, English administrator and bishop (died 1650) Wikipedia: John Prideaux
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1565
Edward Fortunatus, German nobleman (died 1600) Wikipedia: Edward Fortunatus
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1550
Paul V, pope of the Catholic Church (died 1621) Wikipedia: Pope Paul V
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1479
Celio Calcagnini, Italian astronomer (died 1541) Wikipedia: Celio Calcagnini
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1433
James of Portugal, Portuguese prince and cardinal (died 1459) Wikipedia: James of Portugal
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879
Charles the Simple, Frankish king (died 929) Wikipedia: Charles the Simple
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2026
Jon Kyl, American politician and lobbyist (born 1942) Wikipedia: Jon Kyl
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2026
Duncan Sheik, American singer-songwriter and composer (born 1969) Wikipedia: Duncan Sheik
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2025
Roger Climpson, English-Australian journalist and television host (born 1932) Wikipedia: Roger Climpson
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2024
Nelson DeMille, American lieutenant and author (born 1943) Wikipedia: Nelson DeMille
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2024
Neil King Jr., American journalist and author (born 1959) Wikipedia: Neil King Jr.
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2024
JD Souther, American singer, songwriter, and actor (born 1945) Wikipedia: JD Souther
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2022
Maarten Schmidt, Dutch astronomer (born 1929) Wikipedia: Maarten Schmidt
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2021
Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Algerian politician, President of Algeria (born 1937) Wikipedia: Abdelaziz Bouteflika
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2020
Robert W. Gore, American engineer and businessman, co-inventor of Gore-Tex (born 1937) Wikipedia: Robert W. Gore
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2019
Cokie Roberts, American journalist and bestselling author (born 1943) Wikipedia: Cokie Roberts
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2017
Bobby Heenan, American professional wrestling manager (born 1944) Wikipedia: Bobby Heenan
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2016
Bahman Golbarnezhad, Iranian racing cyclist (born 1968) Wikipedia: Bahman Golbarnezhad
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2016
Sigge Parling, Swedish footballer (born 1936) Wikipedia: Sigge Parling
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2015
Ingrīda Andriņa, Latvian actress (born 1944) Wikipedia: Ingrīda Andriņa
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2015
Dettmar Cramer, German footballer and manager (born 1925) Wikipedia: Dettmar Cramer
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2015
Vadim Kuzmin, Russian physicist and academic (born 1937) Wikipedia: Vadim Kuzmin (physicist)
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2015
David Willcocks, English organist, composer, and conductor (born 1919) Wikipedia: David Willcocks
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2014
George Hamilton IV, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1937) Wikipedia: George Hamilton IV
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2014
Andriy Husin, Ukrainian footballer and manager (born 1972) Wikipedia: Andriy Husin
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2014
Wakachichibu Komei, Japanese sumo wrestler (born 1939) Wikipedia: Wakachichibu Komei
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2014
Charles Read, Australian air marshal (born 1918) Wikipedia: Charles Read (RAAF officer)
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2014
Peter von Bagh, Finnish historian, director, and screenwriter (born 1943) Wikipedia: Peter von Bagh
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2014
China Zorrilla, Uruguayan actress (born 1922) Wikipedia: China Zorrilla
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2013
Kristian Gidlund, Swedish drummer and journalist (born 1983) Wikipedia: Kristian Gidlund
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2013
Larry Lake, American-Canadian trumpet player and composer (born 1943) Wikipedia: Larry Lake (musician)
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2013
Bernie McGann, Australian saxophonist and composer (born 1937) Wikipedia: Bernie McGann
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2013
Alex Naumik, Lithuanian-Norwegian singer-songwriter and producer (born 1949) Wikipedia: Alex Naumik
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2013
Michael J. Noonan, Irish farmer and politician, 25th Irish Minister of Defence (born 1935) Wikipedia: Michael J. Noonan (Fianna Fáil politician)
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2013
Marvin Rainwater, American singer-songwriter (born 1925) Wikipedia: Marvin Rainwater
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2013
Eiji Toyoda, Japanese businessman (born 1913) Wikipedia: Eiji Toyoda
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2012
Melvin Charney, Canadian sculptor and architect (born 1935) Wikipedia: Melvin Charney
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2011
Colin Madigan, Australian architect and author, designed the National Gallery of Australia (born 1921) Wikipedia: Colin Madigan
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2005
Jacques Lacarrière, French journalist and critic (born 1925) Wikipedia: Jacques Lacarrière
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2005
Alfred Reed, American composer and educator (born 1921) Wikipedia: Alfred Reed
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2003
Erich Hallhuber, German actor (born 1951) Wikipedia: Erich Hallhuber
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2000
Georgiy Gongadze, Georgian-Ukrainian journalist and director (born 1969) Wikipedia: Georgiy Gongadze
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1999
Frankie Vaughan, English singer and actor (born 1928) Wikipedia: Frankie Vaughan
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1997
Red Skelton, American actor and comedian (born 1913) Wikipedia: Red Skelton
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1996
Spiro Agnew, American soldier and politician, 39th Vice President of the United States (born 1918) Wikipedia: Spiro Agnew
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1995
Isadore Epstein, Estonian-American astronomer and academic (born 1919) Wikipedia: Isadore Epstein
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1995
Lucien Victor, Belgian cyclist (born 1931) Wikipedia: Lucien Victor
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1994
John Delafose, American accordion player (born 1939) Wikipedia: John Delafose
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1994
Vitas Gerulaitis, American tennis player and coach (born 1954) Wikipedia: Vitas Gerulaitis
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1994
Karl Popper, Austrian-English philosopher and academic (born 1902) Wikipedia: Karl Popper
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1993
Willie Mosconi, American pool player and actor (born 1913) Wikipedia: Willie Mosconi
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1993
Christian Nyby, American director and producer (born 1913) Wikipedia: Christian Nyby
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1992
Roger Wagner, American conductor and educator (born 1914) Wikipedia: Roger Wagner
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1991
Zino Francescatti, French violinist and composer (born 1902) Wikipedia: Zino Francescatti
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1985
Laura Ashley, Welsh fashion designer, founded Laura Ashley plc (born 1925) Wikipedia: Laura Ashley
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1984
Richard Basehart, American actor and director (born 1914) Wikipedia: Richard Basehart
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1983
Humberto Sousa Medeiros, Portuguese-American cardinal (born 1915) Wikipedia: Humberto Sousa Medeiros
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1982
Manos Loïzos, Egyptian-Greek composer (born 1937) Wikipedia: Manos Loïzos
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1980
Anastasio Somoza Debayle, Nicaraguan commander and politician, 73rd President of Nicaragua (born 1925) Wikipedia: Anastasio Somoza Debayle
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1975
Nicola Moscona, Greek-American operatic bass (born 1907) Wikipedia: Nicola Moscona
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1973
Hugo Winterhalter, American bandleader and composer (born 1909) Wikipedia: Hugo Winterhalter
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1972
Akim Tamiroff, American actor (born 1899) Wikipedia: Akim Tamiroff
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1971
Carlos Lamarca, Brazilian captain (born 1937) Wikipedia: Carlos Lamarca
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1966
Fritz Wunderlich, German tenor and actor (born 1930) Wikipedia: Fritz Wunderlich
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1965
Alejandro Casona, Spanish poet and playwright (born 1903) Wikipedia: Alejandro Casona
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1961
Adnan Menderes, Turkish lawyer and politician, 9th Prime Minister of Turkey (born 1899) Wikipedia: Adnan Menderes
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1953
David Munson, American runner (born 1884) Wikipedia: David Curtiss Munson
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1953
Hans Feige, German general (Wehrmacht) (born 1880) Wikipedia: Hans Feige
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1951
Jimmy Yancey, American pianist and composer (born 1898) Wikipedia: Jimmy Yancey
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1948
Ruth Benedict, American anthropologist and academic (born 1887) Wikipedia: Ruth Benedict
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1948
Folke Bernadotte, Swedish soldier and diplomat (born 1895) Wikipedia: Folke Bernadotte
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1944
Friedrich Zickwolff, German general (born 1893) Wikipedia: Friedrich Zickwolff
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1938
Bruno Jasieński, Polish poet and author (born 1901) Wikipedia: Bruno Jasieński
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1937
Walter Dubislav, German logician and philosopher of science, Vienna circle member (born 1895) Wikipedia: Walter Dubislav
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1936
Ettie Annie Rout, New Zealand author and activist (born 1877) Wikipedia: Ettie Rout
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1933
Joseph De Piro, Maltese priest and missionary (born 1877) Wikipedia: Joseph De Piro
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1923
Stefanos Dragoumis, Greek judge and politician, 92nd Prime Minister of Greece (born 1842) Wikipedia: Stefanos Dragoumis
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1909
Thomas Bent, Australian businessman and politician, 22nd Premier of Victoria (born 1838) Wikipedia: Thomas Bent
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1908
Henri Julien, Canadian cartoonist (born 1852) Wikipedia: Henri Julien
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1908
Thomas Selfridge, American lieutenant and pilot (born 1882) Wikipedia: Thomas Selfridge
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1907
Ignaz Brüll, Czech-Austrian pianist and composer (born 1846) Wikipedia: Ignaz Brüll
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1907
Edmonia Lewis, American sculptor (born 1844) Wikipedia: Edmonia Lewis
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1899
Charles Alfred Pillsbury, American businessman, co-founded the Pillsbury Company (born 1842) Wikipedia: Charles Alfred Pillsbury
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1894
Deng Shichang, Chinese captain (born 1849) Wikipedia: Deng Shichang
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1892
Rudolf von Jhering, German jurist (born 1818) Wikipedia: Rudolf von Jhering
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1879
Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, French architect and theorist (born 1814) Wikipedia: Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
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1878
Orélie-Antoine de Tounens, French lawyer and adventurer (born 1825) Wikipedia: Orélie-Antoine de Tounens
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1877
Henry Fox Talbot, English photographer, developed the Calotype Process (born 1800) Wikipedia: Henry Fox Talbot
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1868
Roman Nose, Native American warrior (born circa 1823) Wikipedia: Hook Nose
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1864
Walter Savage Landor, English author and poet (born 1775) Wikipedia: Walter Savage Landor
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1863
Charles Robert Cockerell, English archaeologist and architect (born 1788) Wikipedia: Charles Robert Cockerell
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1863
Alfred de Vigny, French author, poet, and playwright (born 1797) Wikipedia: Alfred de Vigny
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1862
Lawrence O'Bryan Branch, American politician and Confederate general (born 1820) Wikipedia: Lawrence O'Bryan Branch
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1862
William E. Starke, Confederate general (born 1814) Wikipedia: William E. Starke
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1858
Dred Scott, American slave, plaintiff in the Dred Scott Decision (born 1795) Wikipedia: Dred Scott
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1852
Francisco Javier Echeverría, Mexican businessman and politician. President (1841) (born 1797) Wikipedia: Francisco Javier Echeverría
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1836
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu, French botanist and author (born 1748) Wikipedia: Antoine Laurent de Jussieu
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1817
Jacques Bernard d'Anselme, French general (born 1740) Wikipedia: Jacques Bernard d'Anselme
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1808
Benjamin Bourne, American judge and politician (born 1755) Wikipedia: Benjamin Bourne
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1803
Franz Xaver Süssmayr, Austrian composer and director (born 1766) Wikipedia: Franz Xaver Süssmayr
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1771
Tobias Smollett, Scottish author and poet (born 1721) Wikipedia: Tobias Smollett
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1762
Francesco Geminiani, Italian violinist and composer (born 1687) Wikipedia: Francesco Geminiani
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1721
Marguerite Louise d'Orléans, French princess (born 1645) Wikipedia: Marguerite Louise d'Orléans
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1701
Stanislaus Papczyński, Polish priest and saint (born 1631) Wikipedia: Stanislaus Papczyński
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1679
John of Austria the Younger, Spanish general and politician, Governor of the Habsburg Netherlands (born 1629) Wikipedia: John Joseph of Austria
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1676
Sabbatai Zevi, Turkish rabbi and scholar (born 1626) Wikipedia: Sabbatai Zevi
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1665
Philip IV, king of Spain (born 1605) Wikipedia: Philip IV of Spain
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1637
Katherine Clifton, 2nd Baroness Clifton, English-Scottish peer Wikipedia: Katherine Clifton, 2nd Baroness Clifton
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1630
Thomas Lake, English politician, English Secretary of State (born 1567) Wikipedia: Thomas Lake
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1626
Johann Schweikhard von Kronberg, German cleric and politician, Archbishop-Elector of Mainz (born 1553) Wikipedia: Johann Schweikhard von Kronberg
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1621
Robert Bellarmine, Italian cardinal and saint (born 1542) Wikipedia: Robert Bellarmine
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1609
Judah Loew ben Bezalel, Bohemian rabbi, mystic and philosopher (born 1520) Wikipedia: Judah Loew ben Bezalel
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1575
Heinrich Bullinger, Swiss theologian and reformer (born 1504) Wikipedia: Heinrich Bullinger
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1574
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Spanish admiral and explorer, founded St. Augustine, Florida (born 1519) Wikipedia: Pedro Menéndez de Avilés
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1563
Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland, English soldier (born 1526) Wikipedia: Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland
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1482
William III, duke of Luxembourg (born 1425) Wikipedia: William III of Thuringia
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1422
Constantine II, tsar of Bulgaria Wikipedia: Constantine II of Bulgaria
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1415
Michael de la Pole, 2nd Earl of Suffolk (born 1367) Wikipedia: Michael de la Pole, 2nd Earl of Suffolk
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1322
Robert III, count of Flanders (born 1249) Wikipedia: Robert III of Flanders
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1179
Hildegard of Bingen, German abbess and polymath (born 1098) Wikipedia: Hildegard of Bingen
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1148
Conan III, duke of Brittany (born 1070) Wikipedia: Conan III of Brittany
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1025
Hugh Magnus, king of France (born 1007) Wikipedia: Hugh of France (son of Robert II)
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958
Li Jingsui, Chinese prince (born 920) Wikipedia: Li Jingsui
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936
Unni, archbishop of Hamburg-Bremen Wikipedia: Unni (bishop)
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456
Remistus, Roman general Wikipedia: Remistus
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