Events on 26 September include:
- Swiss pilot and inventor Yves Rossy (pictured) flew a wingpack powered by jet engines across the English Channel (2008)
- The United Kingdom and China agree to a transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong, to take place in 1997 (1984)
- The Beatles completed the recording of John Lennon's song "Happiness Is a Warm Gun", regarded by all the band members as their favourite on the album The Beatles (1968)
This page gathers 80 events, 265 births and 109 deaths recorded on this day, from 46 BC to 2024.
Events · United Kingdom
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2008
Swiss pilot and inventor Yves Rossy (pictured) flew a wingpack powered by jet engines across the English Channel. Wikipedia: Yves Rossy · 21 languages
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1984
The United Kingdom and China agree to a transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong, to take place in 1997. Wikipedia: Handover of Hong Kong · 24 languages
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1968
The Beatles completed the recording of John Lennon's song "Happiness Is a Warm Gun", regarded by all the band members as their favourite on the album The Beatles. Wikipedia: The Beatles · 245 languages
Archive: The Beatles a la barroca — Digital Memory of Catalonia, 2018 · Europeana -
1953
Rationing of sugar in the United Kingdom ends. Wikipedia: Rationing in the United Kingdom · 8 languages
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1907
The British colony of New Zealand officially became a dominion to reflect its political independence since the 1850s. Wikipedia: Colony of New Zealand · 14 languages
Archive: map from "The Colony of New Zealand. Its history, vicissitudes and progress". — The British Library, 1888 · Europeana -
1907
Four months after the 1907 Imperial Conference, New Zealand and Newfoundland are promoted from colonies to dominions within the British Empire. Wikipedia: 1907 Imperial Conference · 7 languages
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1777
American Revolutionary War: British troops capture and begin the occupation of Philadelphia, which had been serving as the American capital city, during the Philadelphia campaign. Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War · 115 languages
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1688
The city council of Amsterdam votes to support William of Orange's invasion of England, which became the Glorious Revolution. Wikipedia: Glorious Revolution · 66 languages
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1580
English explorer Francis Drake's galleon the Golden Hind (replica pictured) sailed into Plymouth, completing his circumnavigation of the globe. Wikipedia: Francis Drake · 121 languages
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1423
Hundred Years' War: A French army defeats the English at the Battle of La Brossinière. Wikipedia: Hundred Years' War · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1142
Stephen of Blois's army approached Oxford, beginning the siege of Oxford. Wikipedia: Stephen, King of England · 68 languages
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1087
William II, son of William the Conqueror, was crowned king of England. Wikipedia: William II of England · 73 languages
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1066
Battle of Fulford — battle fought on 20 September 1066 near York in England Wikipedia: Battle of Fulford · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
Around the world
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2024
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Perry, Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, killing over 250 people, causing US$78.7 billion in damage and becoming the deadliest hurricane in the mainland United States since Katrina. Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene · 24 languages
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2023
2023 Qaraqosh wedding fire — 2023 fire in Iraq Wikipedia: 2023 Qaraqosh wedding fire · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2022
A mass shooting occurs at a school in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, Russia, resulting in the deaths of 18 people, including 11 children. Wikipedia: Izhevsk school shooting · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2022
Nord Stream pipelines sabotage — series of 4 gas leaks - 2 of Nord Stream 1 pipe A and B and 2 of Nord Stream 2 pipe A Wikipedia: Nord Stream pipelines sabotage · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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2021
2021 German federal election — general election to the 20th German Bundestag Wikipedia: 2021 German federal election · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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2021
2021 UCI Road World Championships – Men's road race — cycling race Wikipedia: 2021 UCI Road World Championships – Men's road race · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2016
The Ecnomiohyla rabborum became extinct when the last known surviving member died in captivity. Wikipedia: Ecnomiohyla rabborum · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2016
2016 Azerbaijani constitutional referendum — referendum Wikipedia: 2016 Azerbaijani constitutional referendum · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2014
Forty-three students of the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College in Iguala, Mexico, were kidnapped and probably later killed. Wikipedia: Ayotzinapa Rural Normal School · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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2012
Heglig Crisis — war fought between Sudan and South Sudan Wikipedia: Heglig Crisis · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2010
Scottish aid worker Linda Norgrove and three Afghan colleagues were kidnapped by members of the Taliban in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Wikipedia: Death of Linda Norgrove · 3 languages
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2010
The Philippine Bar exam bombing occurs near the De La Salle University in Taft Avenue, Manila injuring 47 people. Wikipedia: 2010 Philippine Bar exam bombing · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2010
2010 Singapore Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on 26 September 2010 Wikipedia: 2010 Singapore Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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2009
Typhoon Ketsana hits the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, causing 700 fatalities. Wikipedia: Typhoon Ketsana · 21 languages
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2004
2004 Chinese Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2004 Wikipedia: 2004 Chinese Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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2002
The overcrowded Senegalese ferry, MV Le Joola, capsizes off the coast of the Gambia killing more than 1,000. Wikipedia: MV Le Joola · 20 languages
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2002
D.C. sniper attacks — series of coordinated shootings in October 2002 in the United States Wikipedia: D.C. sniper attacks · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2000
Anti-globalization protests in Prague (some 20,000 protesters) turn violent during the IMF and World Bank summits. Wikipedia: 2000 Prague anti-globalization protests · 5 languages
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2000
The MS Express Samina sinks off Paros in the Aegean Sea killing 80 passengers. Wikipedia: MS Express Samina · 10 languages
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1999
1999 European Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1999 Wikipedia: 1999 European Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1998
1998 Slovak parliamentary election — election Wikipedia: 1998 Slovak parliamentary election · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1997
A Garuda Indonesia Airbus A300 crashes near Medan airport, killing 234. Wikipedia: Garuda Indonesia · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1997
An earthquake strikes the Italian regions of Umbria and the Marche, causing part of the Basilica of St. Francis at Assisi to collapse. Wikipedia: 1997 Umbria–Marche earthquakes · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1994
A Yakovlev Yak-40 crashes into a river near Vanavara, Russia, killing 24. Wikipedia: Yakovlev Yak-40 · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1993
1993 Portuguese Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1993 Wikipedia: 1993 Portuguese Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1992
A Nigerian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules crashes in Ejigbo, Lagos, killing 159. Wikipedia: Nigerian Air Force · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1983
Cold War: Soviet lieutenant colonel Stanislav Petrov averted a potential nuclear war by identifying as a false alarm signals that appeared to indicate an impending U.S. missile attack. Wikipedia: Cold War · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1983
The racing yacht Australia II, captained by John Bertrand, won the America's Cup and ended the New York Yacht Club's 132-year defence of the trophy. Wikipedia: Yacht racing · 9 languages
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1983
Soyuz 7K-ST No. 16L, intended to launch a crew to the Salyut 7 space station, explodes on the launch pad. The launch escape system is activated before the Soyuz-U rocket explodes, saving the crew. Wikipedia: Soyuz 7K-ST No.16L · 23 languages
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1983
Atari video game burial — 1983 mass burial of unsold video game cartridges in New Mexico Wikipedia: Atari video game burial · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1980
A terrorist bombing at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, kills 13 people and injures 213 others. Wikipedia: Oktoberfest bombing · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1978
Air Caribbean Flight 309 crashes in Residencial Las Casas in San Juan, Puerto Rico, killing six. Wikipedia: Air Caribbean Flight 309 · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1960
In Chicago, the first televised debate takes place between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy. Wikipedia: United States presidential debates · 12 languages
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1959
The Cambodian–Vietnamese War formally ended with the withdrawal of Vietnamese forces from the People's Republic of Kampuchea, a client state it had implemented to overthrow Democratic Kampuchea and the Khmer Rouge. Wikipedia: Cambodian–Vietnamese War · 46 languages
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1959
Japan was struck by Typhoon Vera, the strongest and deadliest typhoon on record to make landfall on the country, causing damage in excess of US$261 million and more than 5,000 deaths. Wikipedia: Typhoon Vera · 14 languages
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1954
The Japanese rail ferry Tōya Maru sinks during a typhoon in the Tsugaru Strait, Japan, killing 1,172. Wikipedia: Tōya Maru · 14 languages
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1950
Korean War: United Nations troops recapture Seoul from North Korean forces. Wikipedia: Korean War · 145 languages
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1944
World War II: The Soviet Red Army completed the Tallinn offensive, driving German forces out of Estonia. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1942
Holocaust: Senior SS official August Frank issues a memorandum detailing how Jews should be "evacuated". Wikipedia: The Holocaust · 204 languages
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1940
Japanese invasion of French Indochina — 1940 battle Wikipedia: Japanese invasion of French Indochina · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1936
Spanish Civil War: Lluis Companys reshuffles the Generalitat de Catalunya, with the marxist POUM and anarcho-syndicalist CNT joining the government. Wikipedia: Spanish Civil War · 128 languages
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1933
As gangster Machine Gun Kelly surrendered to the FBI, he supposedly shouted "Don't shoot, G-Men!", which became a nickname for FBI agents. Wikipedia: Machine Gun Kelly (gangster) · 26 languages
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1928
The Republic of China adopted Gwoyeu Romatzyh (designer pictured) as the official system for romanization of Mandarin Chinese. Wikipedia: Nationalist government · 21 languages
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1923
The German government calls off the passive resistance to the French and Belgian occupation of the Ruhr. Wikipedia: Occupation of the Ruhr · 36 languages
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1919
The Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine defeated the White Russian Volunteer Army at the Battle of Peregonovka. Wikipedia: Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1918
World War I: The Meuse-Argonne Offensive began which would last until the total surrender of German forces. Wikipedia: Meuse–Argonne offensive · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1917
World War I: The Battle of Polygon Wood, part of the Battle of Passchendaele, began near Ypres, Belgium. Wikipedia: World War I · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1914
The United States Federal Trade Commission is established by the Federal Trade Commission Act. Wikipedia: Federal Trade Commission · 28 languages
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1914
Battle of Sandfontein — 1914 battle Wikipedia: Battle of Sandfontein · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1905
Albert Einstein publishes the third of his Annus Mirabilis papers, introducing the special theory of relativity. Wikipedia: Albert Einstein · 321 languages
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1810
A new Act of Succession is adopted by the Riksdag of the Estates, and Jean Baptiste Bernadotte becomes heir to the Swedish throne. Wikipedia: Swedish Act of Succession · 8 languages
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1799
War of the 2nd Coalition: French troops defeat Austro-Russian forces, leading to the collapse of Suvorov's campaign. Wikipedia: War of the Second Coalition · 46 languages
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1789
George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of State. Wikipedia: George Washington · 275 languages
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1758
Battle of Tornow — 1758 battle Wikipedia: Battle of Tornow · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1687
Morean War: The Parthenon in Athens, used as a gunpowder depot by the Ottoman garrison, is partially destroyed after being bombarded during the Siege of the Acropolis by Venetian forces. Wikipedia: Morean War · 27 languages
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1679
Peace of Lund — peace treaty Wikipedia: Peace of Lund · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1629
Truce of Altmark — peace treaty Wikipedia: Truce of Altmark · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1618
Treaty of Serav — treaty Wikipedia: Treaty of Serav · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1497
Conquest of Melilla — 1497 conquest Wikipedia: Conquest of Melilla · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1493
Pope Alexander VI issued the papal bull Dudum siquidem, one of the Bulls of Donation, marking the beginning of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Wikipedia: Pope Alexander VI · 104 languages
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1385
Battle of Savra — 1385 battle between Ottoman and Zetan forces in modern-day Albania Wikipedia: Battle of Savra · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1371
Serbian–Turkish wars: Ottoman Turks fight against a Serbian army at the Battle of Maritsa. Wikipedia: Battle of Maritsa · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1345
Friso-Hollandic Wars: Frisians defeat Holland in the Battle of Warns. Wikipedia: Battle of Staveren · 9 languages
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1212
The Golden Bull of Sicily is issued to confirm the hereditary royal title in Bohemia for the Přemyslid dynasty. Wikipedia: Golden Bull of Sicily · 17 languages
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1143
Election of pope Celestine II following the death of pope Innocent II. Wikipedia: 1143 papal election · 11 languages
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715
Ragenfrid defeats Theudoald at the Battle of Compiègne. Wikipedia: Battle of Compiègne · 10 languages
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46 BC
Julius Caesar dedicated the Temple of Venus Genetrix in Rome to Venus, the mythical ancestor of his family. Wikipedia: Julius Caesar · 281 languages
World days
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International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons Wikipedia: International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons · 12 languages
Technology
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1983
Atari video game burial — 1983 mass burial of unsold video game cartridges in New Mexico Wikipedia: Atari video game burial · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
Science
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1983
Soyuz 7K-ST No. 16L, intended to launch a crew to the Salyut 7 space station, explodes on the launch pad. The launch escape system is activated before the Soyuz-U rocket explodes, saving the crew. Wikipedia: Soyuz 7K-ST No.16L · 23 languages
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1905
Albert Einstein publishes the third of his Annus Mirabilis papers, introducing the special theory of relativity. Wikipedia: Albert Einstein · 321 languages
Business
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2000
Anti-globalization protests in Prague (some 20,000 protesters) turn violent during the IMF and World Bank summits. Wikipedia: 2000 Prague anti-globalization protests · 5 languages
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1936
Spanish Civil War: Lluis Companys reshuffles the Generalitat de Catalunya, with the marxist POUM and anarcho-syndicalist CNT joining the government. Wikipedia: Spanish Civil War · 128 languages
Sport
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2021
2021 UCI Road World Championships – Men's road race — cycling race Wikipedia: 2021 UCI Road World Championships – Men's road race · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2010
2010 Singapore Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on 26 September 2010 Wikipedia: 2010 Singapore Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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2004
2004 Chinese Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2004 Wikipedia: 2004 Chinese Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1999
1999 European Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1999 Wikipedia: 1999 European Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1993
1993 Portuguese Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1993 Wikipedia: 1993 Portuguese Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
Culture
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1968
The Beatles completed the recording of John Lennon's song "Happiness Is a Warm Gun", regarded by all the band members as their favourite on the album The Beatles. Wikipedia: The Beatles · 245 languages
Births
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2006
Myles Lewis-Skelly, English footballer Wikipedia: Myles Lewis-Skelly · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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2003
Jane Remover, American musician Wikipedia: Jane Remover · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2001
João Pedro, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: João Pedro (footballer, born 2001) · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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2001
Xinyu Wang, Chinese tennis player Wikipedia: Wang Xinyu · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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2000
Frankie Amaya, American soccer player Wikipedia: Frankie Amaya · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2000
Princess Salma bint Abdullah, Jordanian princess Wikipedia: Princess Salma bint Abdullah · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1997
Özge Yağız, Turkish actress Wikipedia: Özge Yağız · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1995
Miloš Veljković, Serbian footballer Wikipedia: Miloš Veljković · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1994
Jack Conger, American swimmer Wikipedia: Jack Conger · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1993
Rosicleide Andrade, Brazilian Paralympic judoka Wikipedia: Rosicleide Andrade · 2 languages
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1993
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, American basketball player Wikipedia: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1992
Yoo Ara, South Korean singer and actress Wikipedia: Yoo Ara · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1991
Alma Jodorowsky, French actress, fashion model and singer Wikipedia: Alma Jodorowsky · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1991
Dan Preston, English footballer Wikipedia: Dan Preston · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1989
Jonny Bairstow, English cricketer Wikipedia: Jonny Bairstow · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1988
Chris Archer, American baseball player Wikipedia: Chris Archer · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1988
James Blake, English singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: James Blake (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1988
Kiira Korpi, Finnish figure skater Wikipedia: Kiira Korpi · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1988
Buddy Matthews, Australian wrestler Wikipedia: Buddy Matthews · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1987
Rosanna Munter, Swedish singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Rosanna Munter · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1986
Sean Doolittle, American baseball player Wikipedia: Sean Doolittle · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1985
Talulah Riley, English actress Wikipedia: Talulah Riley · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1984
Nev Schulman, American photographer, television host, and producer Wikipedia: Nev Schulman · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1983
Ricardo Quaresma, Portuguese footballer Wikipedia: Ricardo Quaresma · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
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1982
Rob Burrow, English rugby player (died 2024) Wikipedia: Rob Burrow · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1982
John Scott, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: John Scott (ice hockey, born 1982) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1982
Sun Li, Chinese actress Wikipedia: Sun Li (actress) · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1981
Asuka, Japanese professional wrestler Wikipedia: Asuka (wrestler) · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1981
Yao Beina, Chinese singer (died 2015) Wikipedia: Yao Beina · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1981
Christina Milian, American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress Wikipedia: Christina Milian · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1981
Ayumi Tsunematsu, Japanese voice actress Wikipedia: Ayumi Tsunematsu · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1981
Serena Williams, American tennis player Wikipedia: Serena Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 125 languages
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1980
Patrick Friesacher, Austrian racing driver Wikipedia: Patrick Friesacher · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1980
Brooks Orpik, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Brooks Orpik · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1980
Daniel Sedin, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Daniel Sedin · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1980
Henrik Sedin, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Henrik Sedin · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1979
Chris Kunitz, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Chris Kunitz · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1979
Naomichi Marufuji, Japanese wrestler Wikipedia: Naomichi Marufuji · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1979
Fuifui Moimoi, Tongan-New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Fuifui Moimoi · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1979
Cameron Mooney, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Cameron Mooney · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1979
Jaycie Phelps, American gymnast Wikipedia: Jaycie Phelps · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1979
Taavi Rõivas, Estonian politician, 16th Prime Minister of Estonia Wikipedia: Taavi Rõivas · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1979
Jacob Tierney, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Jacob Tierney · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1978
Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot, Kenyan runner Wikipedia: Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1977
Kerem Özyeğen, Turkish singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Mor ve ötesi · 27 languages
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1977
Aka Plu, Japanese comedian and actor Wikipedia: Aka Plu · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1976
Michael Ballack, German footballer Wikipedia: Michael Ballack · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
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1976
Sami Vänskä, Finnish bass player Wikipedia: Sami Vänskä · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1975
Emma Härdelin, Swedish singer and violinist Wikipedia: Emma Härdelin · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1975
Jake Paltrow, American director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Jake Paltrow · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1975
Chiara Schoras, German actress Wikipedia: Chiara Schoras · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1974
Boris Cepeda, German-Ecuadorian pianist and diplomat Wikipedia: Boris Cepeda · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1974
Gary Hall Jr., American swimmer Wikipedia: Gary Hall Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1974
Martin Müürsepp, Estonian basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Martin Müürsepp · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1973
Marty Casey, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Marty Casey · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1973
Julienne Davis, American actress, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Julienne Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1973
Dr. Luke, American record producer and songwriter Wikipedia: Dr. Luke · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1973
Chris Small, Scottish snooker player and coach Wikipedia: Chris Small · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1973
Olga Vasdeki, Greek triple jumper Wikipedia: Olga Vasdeki · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1972
Ras Kass, American rapper and producer Wikipedia: Ras Kass · 13 languages
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1972
Beto O'Rourke, American politician Wikipedia: Beto O'Rourke · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1972
Shawn Stockman, American singer Wikipedia: Shawn Stockman · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1970
Daryl Beattie, Australian motorcycle racer Wikipedia: Daryl Beattie · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1970
Sheri Moon Zombie, American actress and fashion designer Wikipedia: Sheri Moon Zombie · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1970
David Parland, Swedish guitarist (died 2013) Wikipedia: David Parland · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1969
Andy Petterson, Australian footballer and coach Wikipedia: Andy Petterson · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1969
David Slade, English director and producer Wikipedia: David Slade · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1969
Holger Stanislawski, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Holger Stanislawski · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1969
Paul Warhurst, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Paul Warhurst · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1968
Jim Caviezel, American actor Wikipedia: Jim Caviezel · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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1968
Ben Shenkman, American actor Wikipedia: Ben Shenkman · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1967
Bruno Akrapović, Bosnian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Bruno Akrapović · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1967
Shannon Hoon, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1995) Wikipedia: Shannon Hoon · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1967
Craig Janney, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Craig Janney · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1966
Jillian Barberie, Canadian actress and sportscaster Wikipedia: Jillian Barberie · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1966
Christos Dantis, Greek singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Christos Dantis · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1966
Shane Dye, New Zealand jockey Wikipedia: Shane Dye · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1966
Craig Heyward, American football player (died 2006) Wikipedia: Craig Heyward · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1965
Radisav Ćurčić, Serbian-Israeli basketball player Wikipedia: Radisav Ćurčić · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1965
Petro Poroshenko, Ukrainian businessman and politician, 5th President of Ukraine Wikipedia: Petro Poroshenko · ✓ Wikidata · 122 languages
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1964
Dave Martinez, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Dave Martinez · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1963
Lysette Anthony, English actress and producer Wikipedia: Lysette Anthony · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1963
Joe Nemechek, American race car driver Wikipedia: Joe Nemechek · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1962
Melissa Sue Anderson, American-Canadian actress Wikipedia: Melissa Sue Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1962
Jonas Bergqvist, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jonas Bergqvist · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1962
Mark Haddon, English author and poet Wikipedia: Mark Haddon · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1962
Steve Moneghetti, Australian runner Wikipedia: Steve Moneghetti · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1962
Al Pitrelli, American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Al Pitrelli · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1962
Tracey Thorn, English singer-songwriter and writer Wikipedia: Tracey Thorn · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1962
Jacky Wu, Taiwanese singer, actor, and television host Wikipedia: Jacky Wu · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1961
Jeanie Buss, American sports executive Wikipedia: Jeanie Buss · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1961
Cindy Herron, American singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Cindy Herron · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1961
Marianne Mikko, Estonian journalist and politician Wikipedia: Marianne Mikko · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1961
Will Self, English novelist and journalist Wikipedia: Will Self · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1960
Uwe Bein, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Uwe Bein · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1960
Jouke de Vries, Dutch academic and politician Wikipedia: Jouke de Vries · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1960
Doug Supernaw, American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2020) Wikipedia: Doug Supernaw · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1959
Andrew Bolt, Australian journalist Wikipedia: Andrew Bolt · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1959
Trevor Dodds, Namibian golfer Wikipedia: Trevor Dodds · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1959
Rich Gedman, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Rich Gedman · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1959
Ilya Kormiltsev, Russian poet and translator (died 2007) Wikipedia: Ilya Kormiltsev · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1958
Rudi Cerne, German figure skater and journalist Wikipedia: Rudi Cerne · 7 languages
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1958
Darby Crash, American singer-songwriter (died 1980) Wikipedia: Darby Crash · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1958
Robert Kagan, Greek-American historian and author Wikipedia: Robert Kagan · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1958
Kenny Sansom, English footballer Wikipedia: Kenny Sansom · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1958
Richard B. Weldon Jr., American sailor and politician Wikipedia: Richard B. Weldon Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1957
Bob Staake, American author and illustrator Wikipedia: Bob Staake · 3 languages
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1957
Klaus Augenthaler, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Klaus Augenthaler · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1957
Michael Dweck, American photographer and director Wikipedia: Michael Dweck · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1957
Oscar Andrade, Brazilian politician (died 2026) Wikipedia: Oscar Andrade · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1956
Steve Butler, American race car driver and engineer Wikipedia: Steve Butler · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1956
Linda Hamilton, American actress Wikipedia: Linda Hamilton · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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1955
Carlene Carter, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Carlene Carter · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1954
Craig Chaquico, American guitarist Wikipedia: Craig Chaquico · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1954
Kevin Kennedy, American baseball player, manager, and sportscaster Wikipedia: Kevin Kennedy (baseball) · 3 languages
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1954
Cesar Rosas, Mexican-American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Cesar Rosas · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1953
Dolores Keane, Irish singer and actress Wikipedia: Dolores Keane · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1953
Douglas A. Melton, American biologist and academic Wikipedia: Douglas A. Melton · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1953
Paul Stephenson, English police officer Wikipedia: Paul Stephenson (police officer) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1951
Tommy Taylor, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Tommy Taylor (footballer, born 1951) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1951
Stuart Tosh, Scottish singer-songwriter and drummer Wikipedia: Stuart Tosh · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1950
Andy Haden, New Zealand rugby player (died 2020) Wikipedia: Andy Haden · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1949
Clodoaldo, Brazilian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Clodoaldo · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1949
Wendy Saddington, Australian singer and journalist (died 2013) Wikipedia: Wendy Saddington · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1949
Jane Smiley, American novelist Wikipedia: Jane Smiley · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1949
Minette Walters, English journalist and author Wikipedia: Minette Walters · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1948
Olivia Newton-John, English-Australian singer-songwriter and actress (died 2022) Wikipedia: Olivia Newton-John · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
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1948
Vladimír Remek, Czech politician, diplomat, cosmonaut and military pilot Wikipedia: Vladimír Remek · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1947
Lucius Allen, American basketball player Wikipedia: Lucius Allen · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1947
Lynn Anderson, American singer and actress (died 2015) Wikipedia: Lynn Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1947
Philippe Lavil, French singer and actor Wikipedia: Philippe Lavil · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1947
Dick Roth, American swimmer Wikipedia: Dick Roth · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1946
Andrea Dworkin, American activist and author (died 2005) Wikipedia: Andrea Dworkin · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
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1946
John MacLachlan Gray, Canadian actor, playwright, and composer Wikipedia: John MacLachlan Gray · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1946
Mary Beth Hurt, American actress (died 2026) Wikipedia: Mary Beth Hurt · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1946
Radha Krishna Mainali, Nepalese politician Wikipedia: Radha Krishna Mainali · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1946
Louise Simonson, American author Wikipedia: Louise Simonson · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1946
Claudette Werleigh, Haitian Prime Minister Wikipedia: Claudette Werleigh · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1946
Christine Todd Whitman, American politician (50th Governor of New Jersey) Wikipedia: Christine Todd Whitman · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1945
Louise Beaudoin, Canadian academic and politician Wikipedia: Louise Beaudoin · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1945
Gal Costa, Brazilian singer (died 2022) Wikipedia: Gal Costa · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1945
Bryan Ferry, English singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Bryan Ferry · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1944
Jan Brewer, American politician, 22nd Governor of Arizona Wikipedia: Jan Brewer · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1944
Keith O'Nions, English geologist and academic Wikipedia: Keith O'Nions · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1944
Anne Robinson, English journalist and game show host Wikipedia: Anne Robinson · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1943
Ian Chappell, Australian cricketer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Ian Chappell · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1943
Tim Schenken, Australian racing driver Wikipedia: Tim Schenken · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1942
Kent McCord, American actor Wikipedia: Kent McCord · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1942
Gloria E. Anzaldúa, American scholar of Chicana cultural theory (died 2004) Wikipedia: Gloria Anzaldúa · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1941
Salvatore Accardo, Italian violinist and conductor Wikipedia: Salvatore Accardo · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1941
Martine Beswick, Jamaican-English model and actress Wikipedia: Martine Beswick · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1941
David Frizzell, American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: David Frizzell · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1939
Ricky Tomlinson, English actor and screenwriter Wikipedia: Ricky Tomlinson · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1938
Lucette Aldous, New Zealand-Australian ballerina and educator (died 2021) Wikipedia: Lucette Aldous · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1938
Jonathan Goldsmith, American actor Wikipedia: Jonathan Goldsmith · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1938
Lars-Jacob Krogh, Norwegian journalist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Lars-Jacob Krogh · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1937
Valentin Pavlov, Russian banker and politician, 11th Premier of the Soviet Union (died 2003) Wikipedia: Valentin Pavlov · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1937
Jerry Weintraub, American film producer and agent (died 2015) Wikipedia: Jerry Weintraub · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1936
Leroy Drumm, American sailor and songwriter (died 2010) Wikipedia: Leroy Drumm · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1936
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, South African academic and politician, 8th First Lady of South Africa (died 2018) Wikipedia: Winnie Mandela · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
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1935
Bob Barber, English cricketer Wikipedia: Bob Barber (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1935
Lou Myers, American actor (died 2013) Wikipedia: Lou Myers (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1935
Joe Sherlock, Irish politician (died 2007) Wikipedia: Joe Sherlock · 3 languages
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1934
Neil Coles, English golfer and architect Wikipedia: Neil Coles · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1932
Donna Douglas, American actress (died 2015) Wikipedia: Donna Douglas · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1932
Joyce Jameson, American actress (died 1987) Wikipedia: Joyce Jameson · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1932
Manmohan Singh, Indian economist and politician, 13th Prime Minister of India (died 2024) Wikipedia: Manmohan Singh · ✓ Wikidata · 116 languages
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1932
Vladimir Voinovich, Russian author and poet (died 2018) Wikipedia: Vladimir Voinovich · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1931
Kenneth Parnell, American sex offender (died 2008) Wikipedia: Kenneth Parnell · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1930
Philip Bosco, American actor (died 2018) Wikipedia: Philip Bosco · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1930
Joe Brown, English mountaineer and author (died 2020) Wikipedia: Joe Brown (climber) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1928
Bob Van der Veken, Belgian actor (died 2019) Wikipedia: Bob Van Der Veken · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1928
Wilford White, American football player (died 2013) Wikipedia: Wilford White · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1927
Robert Cade, American physician and educator, co-invented Gatorade (died 2007) Wikipedia: Robert Cade · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1927
Patrick O'Neal, American actor (died 1994) Wikipedia: Patrick O'Neal (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1927
Enzo Bearzot, Italian footballer and manager (died 2010) Wikipedia: Enzo Bearzot · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1926
Julie London, American singer and actress (died 2000) Wikipedia: Julie London · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1926
Manfred Mayrhofer, Austrian philologist and academic (died 2011) Wikipedia: Manfred Mayrhofer · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1925
Norm Dussault, American-Canadian ice hockey player (died 2012) Wikipedia: Norm Dussault · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1925
Marty Robbins, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and race car driver (died 1982) Wikipedia: Marty Robbins · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1924
Jean Hoerni, Swiss physicist, inventor and businessman (died 1997) Wikipedia: Jean Hoerni · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1923
Dev Anand, Indian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2011) Wikipedia: Dev Anand · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1923
Hugh Griffiths, Baron Griffiths, English cricketer, lawyer, and judge (died 2015) Wikipedia: Hugh Griffiths, Baron Griffiths · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1923
James Hennessy, English businessman and diplomat (died 2024) Wikipedia: James Hennessy (diplomat) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1922
Takis Miliadis, Greek actor (died 1985) Wikipedia: Takis Miliadis · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1922
Nicholas Romanov, Prince of Russia (died 2014) Wikipedia: Prince Nicholas Romanov · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1919
Barbara Britton, American actress (died 1980) Wikipedia: Barbara Britton · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1919
Matilde Camus, Spanish poet and author (died 2012) Wikipedia: Matilde Camus · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1918
Eric Morley, English businessman and television host, founded the Miss World (died 2000) Wikipedia: Eric Morley · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1917
Réal Caouette, Canadian journalist and politician (died 1976) Wikipedia: Réal Caouette · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1917
Tran Duc Thao, Vietnamese-French philosopher and theorist (died 1993) Wikipedia: Tran Duc Thao · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1914
Achille Compagnoni, Italian skier and mountaineer (died 2009) Wikipedia: Achille Compagnoni · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1914
Jack LaLanne, American fitness expert (died 2011) Wikipedia: Jack LaLanne · 68 languages
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1913
Frank Brimsek, American ice hockey player (died 1998) Wikipedia: Frank Brimsek · 13 languages
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1911
Al Helfer, American sportscaster (died 1975) Wikipedia: Al Helfer · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1909
Bill France Sr., American race car driver, founded NASCAR (died 1992) Wikipedia: Bill France Sr. · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1909
A. P. Hamann, American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician (died 1977) Wikipedia: A. P. Hamann · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1907
Anthony Blunt, English historian and spy (died 1983) Wikipedia: Anthony Blunt · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1907
Shug Fisher, American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and comedian (died 1984) Wikipedia: Shug Fisher · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1907
Bep van Klaveren, Dutch boxer (died 1992) Wikipedia: Bep van Klaveren · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1905
Millito Navarro, Puerto Rican baseball player (died 2011) Wikipedia: Millito Navarro · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1905
Karl Rappan, Austrian footballer and coach (died 1996) Wikipedia: Karl Rappan · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1902
Albert Anastasia, Italian-American mobster (died 1957) Wikipedia: Albert Anastasia · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1901
George Raft, American actor, singer, and dancer (died 1980) Wikipedia: George Raft · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1901
Ted Weems, American bandleader and musician (died 1963) Wikipedia: Ted Weems · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1900
Suzanne Belperron, French jewelry designer (died 1983) Wikipedia: Suzanne Belperron · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1898
George Gershwin, American pianist and composer (died 1937) Wikipedia: George Gershwin · ✓ Wikidata · 85 languages
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1897
Pope Paul VI (died 1978) Wikipedia: Pope Paul VI · ✓ Wikidata · 125 languages
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1897
Arthur Rhys-Davids, English lieutenant and pilot (died 1917) Wikipedia: Arthur Rhys-Davids · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1895
Jürgen Stroop, German general (died 1952) Wikipedia: Jürgen Stroop · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1894
Gladys Brockwell, American actress (died 1929) Wikipedia: Gladys Brockwell · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1892
Robert Staughton Lynd, American sociologist and academic (died 1970) Wikipedia: Robert Staughton Lynd · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1891
William McKell, Australian politician, 12th Governor General of Australia (died 1985) Wikipedia: William McKell · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1891
Charles Münch, French violinist and conductor (died 1968) Wikipedia: Charles Munch (conductor) · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1891
Hans Reichenbach, German philosopher from the Vienna Circle (died 1953) Wikipedia: Hans Reichenbach · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1890
Jack Tresadern, English footballer and manager (died 1959) Wikipedia: Jack Tresadern · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1889
Gordon Brewster, Irish cartoonist (died 1946) Wikipedia: Gordon Brewster · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1889
Martin Heidegger, German philosopher and academic (died 1976) Wikipedia: Martin Heidegger · ✓ Wikidata · 148 languages
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1889
Abdulkadir Inan, Bashkir/Turkish Turkologist (died 1976) Wikipedia: Abdulkadir Inan · 18 languages
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1888
J. Frank Dobie, American journalist and author (died 1964) Wikipedia: J. Frank Dobie · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1888
T. S. Eliot, English poet, playwright, critic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1965) Wikipedia: T. S. Eliot · ✓ Wikidata · 159 languages
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1887
Edwin Keppel Bennett, English author and poet (died 1958) Wikipedia: Edwin Keppel Bennett · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1887
Antonio Moreno, Spanish-American actor and director (died 1967) Wikipedia: Antonio Moreno · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1887
Barnes Wallis, English scientist and engineer, invented the Bouncing bomb (died 1979) Wikipedia: Barnes Wallis · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1886
Archibald Hill, English physiologist, academic, and politician, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1977) Wikipedia: Archibald Hill · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1884
Jack Bickell, Canadian businessman and philanthropist (died 1951) Wikipedia: Jack Bickell · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1878
Walter Steinbeck, German actor (died 1942) Wikipedia: Walter Steinbeck · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1877
Ugo Cerletti, Italian neurologist and academic (died 1963) Wikipedia: Ugo Cerletti · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1877
Alfred Cortot, Swiss pianist and conductor (died 1962) Wikipedia: Alfred Cortot · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1877
Bertha De Vriese, Belgian physician (died 1958) Wikipedia: Bertha De Vriese · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1876
Edith Abbott, American economist, social worker, and author (died 1957) Wikipedia: Edith Abbott · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1876
Ghulam Bhik Nairang, Indian poet, lawyer, and politician (died 1952) Wikipedia: Ghulam Bhik Nairang · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1875
Edmund Gwenn, English-American actor (died 1959) Wikipedia: Edmund Gwenn · 43 languages
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1874
Lewis Hine, American photographer and activist (died 1940) Wikipedia: Lewis Hine · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1874
Charles Vyner Brooke, 3rd Raj of Sarawak (died 1963) Wikipedia: Charles Vyner Brooke · 17 languages
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1873
Wacław Berent, Polish author and translator (died 1940) Wikipedia: Wacław Berent · 16 languages
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1872
Max Ehrmann, American poet and lawyer (died 1945) Wikipedia: Max Ehrmann · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1870
Christian X of Denmark (died 1947) Wikipedia: Christian X · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1869
Komitas, Armenian-French priest and composer (died 1935) Wikipedia: Komitas · 55 languages
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1865
Archibald Butt, United States Army Officer (died 1912) Wikipedia: Archibald Butt · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1865
Mary Russell, Duchess of Bedford (died 1937) Wikipedia: Mary Russell, Duchess of Bedford · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1856
Anna Paaske, Norwegian opera singer and music teacher (died 1935) Wikipedia: Anna Paaske · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1849
Ivan Pavlov, Russian physiologist and physician, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1936) Wikipedia: Ivan Pavlov · ✓ Wikidata · 124 languages
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1848
Henry Walters, American art collector and philanthropist (died 1931) Wikipedia: Henry Walters · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1843
Joseph Furphy, Australian author and poet (died 1912) Wikipedia: Joseph Furphy · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1840
Louis-Olivier Taillon, Canadian lawyer and politician, 8th Premier of Quebec (died 1923) Wikipedia: Louis-Olivier Taillon · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1820
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Indian philosopher, painter, and academic (died 1891) Wikipedia: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1792
William Hobson, Irish-New Zealand explorer and politician, 1st Governor of New Zealand (died 1842) Wikipedia: William Hobson · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1791
Théodore Géricault, French painter and lithographer (died 1824) Wikipedia: Théodore Géricault · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
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1783
Richard Griffin, 3rd Baron Braybrooke, English politician and literary figure (died 1858) Wikipedia: Richard Griffin, 3rd Baron Braybrooke · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1774
Johnny Appleseed, American gardener and environmentalist (died 1845) Wikipedia: Johnny Appleseed · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1767
Wenzel Müller, Austrian composer and conductor (died 1835) Wikipedia: Wenzel Müller · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1758
Cosme Argerich, Argentinian physician (died 1820) Wikipedia: Cosme Argerich · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1750
Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood, English admiral (died 1810) Wikipedia: Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood · 17 languages
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1711
Richard Grenville-Temple, 2nd Earl Temple, English politician, First Lord of the Admiralty (died 1779) Wikipedia: Richard Grenville-Temple, 2nd Earl Temple · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1698
William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire (died 1755) Wikipedia: William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1660
George William, Duke of Liegnitz (died 1675) Wikipedia: George William, Duke of Liegnitz · 14 languages
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1651
Francis Daniel Pastorius, founder of Germantown, Philadelphia (died 1720) Wikipedia: Francis Daniel Pastorius · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1641
Nehemiah Grew, English plant anatomist and physiologist (died 1712) Wikipedia: Nehemiah Grew · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1637
Sébastien Leclerc, French painter (died 1714) Wikipedia: Sébastien Leclerc · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1526
Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken (died 1569) Wikipedia: Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken · 23 languages
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1462
Engelbert, Count of Nevers, younger son of John I, Duke of Cleves (died 1506) Wikipedia: Engelbert, Count of Nevers · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1406
Thomas de Ros, 8th Baron de Ros, English soldier and politician (died 1430) Wikipedia: Thomas Ros, 8th Baron Ros · 4 languages
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1329
Anne of Bavaria, German queen consort (died 1353) Wikipedia: Anne of Bavaria · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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932
Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, Arab caliph (died 975) Wikipedia: Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah · 34 languages
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2024
John Ashton, American actor (born 1948) Wikipedia: John Ashton (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2019
Jacques Chirac, French politician, President of France (born 1932) Wikipedia: Jacques Chirac · ✓ Wikidata · 160 languages
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2016
Toughie, last known Rabbs' fringe-limbed treefrog (h. fl. 2005) Wikipedia: Toughie (frog) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2015
Eudóxia Maria Froehlich, Brazilian zoologist (born 1928) Wikipedia: Eudóxia Maria Froehlich · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2015
Sidney Phillips, American soldier, physician, and author (born 1924) Wikipedia: Sidney Phillips · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2015
Ana Seneviratne, Sri Lankan police officer and diplomat (born 1927) Wikipedia: Ana Seneviratne · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2014
Jim Boeke, American football player and coach (born 1938) Wikipedia: Jim Boeke · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2014
Sam Hall, American screenwriter (born 1921) Wikipedia: Sam Hall (writer) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2014
Gerald Neugebauer, American astronomer and physicist (born 1932) Wikipedia: Gerry Neugebauer · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2014
Tamir Sapir, Georgian-American businessman (born 1946) Wikipedia: Tamir Sapir · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2013
Azizan Abdul Razak, Malaysian politician, 10th Menteri Besar of Kedah (born 1944) Wikipedia: Azizan Abdul Razak · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2013
Seánie Duggan, Irish hurler (born 1922) Wikipedia: Seánie Duggan · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2013
Mario Montez, Puerto Rican-American actor (born 1935) Wikipedia: Mario Montez · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2013
Sos Sargsyan, Armenian actor and director (born 1929) Wikipedia: Sos Sargsyan · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2012
M'el Dowd, American actress and singer (born 1933) Wikipedia: M'el Dowd · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2012
Sylvia Fedoruk, Canadian physicist and politician, 17th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan (born 1927) Wikipedia: Sylvia Fedoruk · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2012
Eugene Genovese, American historian and author (born 1930) Wikipedia: Eugene Genovese · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2012
Sam Steiger, American journalist and politician (born 1929) Wikipedia: Sam Steiger · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2011
Bob Cassilly, American sculptor, founded the City Museum (born 1949) Wikipedia: Bob Cassilly · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2010
Terry Newton, English rugby player (born 1978) Wikipedia: Terry Newton · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2010
Gloria Stuart, American actress (born 1910) Wikipedia: Gloria Stuart · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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2008
Marc Moulin, Belgian keyboard player, producer, and journalist (born 1942) Wikipedia: Marc Moulin · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2008
Paul Newman, American actor, director, producer, and businessman (born 1925) Wikipedia: Paul Newman · ✓ Wikidata · 109 languages
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2007
Bill Wirtz, American businessman (born 1929) Wikipedia: Bill Wirtz · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2006
Byron Nelson, American golfer and coach (born 1912) Wikipedia: Byron Nelson · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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2006
Iva Toguri D'Aquino, American wartime propaganda broadcaster (born 1916) Wikipedia: Iva Toguri D'Aquino · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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2005
Helen Cresswell, English author and screenwriter (born 1934) Wikipedia: Helen Cresswell · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2004
Marianna Komlos, Canadian bodybuilder, model, and wrestler (born 1969) Wikipedia: Marianna Komlos · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2003
Shawn Lane, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (born 1963) Wikipedia: Shawn Lane · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2003
Robert Palmer, English singer-songwriter (born 1949) Wikipedia: Robert Palmer · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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2002
Nils Bohlin, Swedish engineer, invented three-point safety belt (born 1920) Wikipedia: Nils Bohlin · 20 languages
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2000
Richard Mulligan, American actor (born 1932) Wikipedia: Richard Mulligan · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2000
Baden Powell de Aquino, Brazilian guitarist and composer (born 1937) Wikipedia: Baden Powell (guitarist) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1999
Oseola McCarty, American philanthropist (born 1908) Wikipedia: Oseola McCarty · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1998
Betty Carter, American singer (born 1930) Wikipedia: Betty Carter · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1997
Dorothy Kingsley, American screenwriter and producer (born 1909) Wikipedia: Dorothy Kingsley · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1996
Nicu Ceaușescu, Romanian politician (born 1951) Wikipedia: Nicu Ceaușescu · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1995
Kalju Pitksaar, Estonian chess player (born 1931) Wikipedia: Kalju Pitksaar · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1991
Billy Vaughn, American singer and bandleader (born 1919) Wikipedia: Billy Vaughn · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1990
Hiram Abas, Turkish intelligence officer (born 1932) Wikipedia: Hiram Abas · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1990
Alberto Moravia, Italian author and critic (born 1907) Wikipedia: Alberto Moravia · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
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1989
Hemanta Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Indian singer-songwriter and producer (born 1920) Wikipedia: Hemant Kumar · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1988
Branko Zebec, Croatian and Yugoslav football player and coach (born 1929) Wikipedia: Branko Zebec · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1987
Ramang, Indonesian footballer and manager (born 1928) Wikipedia: Andi Ramang · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1987
Herbert Tichy, Austrian geologist, journalist, and mountaineer (born 1912) Wikipedia: Herbert Tichy · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1984
Paquirri, Spanish bullfighter (born 1948) Wikipedia: Paquirri · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1984
John Facenda, American sportscaster (born 1913) Wikipedia: John Facenda · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1982
Alec Hurwood, Australian cricketer (born 1902) Wikipedia: Alec Hurwood · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1979
Arthur Hunnicutt, American actor (born 1910) Wikipedia: Arthur Hunnicutt · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1978
Manne Siegbahn, Swedish physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1886) Wikipedia: Manne Siegbahn · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
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1977
Uday Shankar, Indian dancer and choreographer (born 1900) Wikipedia: Uday Shankar · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1976
Leopold Ružička, Croatian-Swiss chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1887) Wikipedia: Leopold Ružička · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1973
Samuel Flagg Bemis, American historian and author (born 1891) Wikipedia: Samuel Flagg Bemis · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1973
Ralph Earnhardt, American race car driver (born 1928) Wikipedia: Ralph Earnhardt · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1973
Anna Magnani, Italian actress and singer (born 1908) Wikipedia: Anna Magnani · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
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1972
Charles Correll, American actor and screenwriter (born 1890) Wikipedia: Charles Correll · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1968
Ben Shlomo Lipman-Heilprin, Polish-Israeli neurologist and physician (born 1902) Wikipedia: Ben Shlomo Lipman-Heilprin · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1968
Daniel Johnson Sr., Canadian lawyer and politician, 20th Premier of Quebec (born 1915) Wikipedia: Daniel Johnson Sr. · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1968
Władysław Kędra, Polish pianist (born 1918) Wikipedia: Władysław Kędra · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1965
James Fitzmaurice, Irish soldier and pilot (born 1898) Wikipedia: James Fitzmaurice · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1961
Charles Erwin Wilson, American politician, 5th United States Secretary of Defense (born 1890) Wikipedia: Charles Erwin Wilson · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1959
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike, Sri Lankan lawyer and politician, 4th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (born 1899) Wikipedia: S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1959
Leslie Morshead, Australian general (born 1889) Wikipedia: Leslie Morshead · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1959
Teodor Ussisoo, Estonian furniture designer and educator (born 1878) Wikipedia: Teodor Ussisoo · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1957
Arthur Powell Davies, American minister and author (born 1902) Wikipedia: A. Powell Davies · 1 language
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1954
Ellen Roosevelt, American tennis player (born 1868) Wikipedia: Ellen Roosevelt · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1953
Xu Beihong, Chinese painter and educator (born 1895) Wikipedia: Xu Beihong · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1952
George Santayana, Spanish philosopher, novelist, and poet (born 1863) Wikipedia: George Santayana · ✓ Wikidata · 83 languages
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1951
Hans Cloos, German geologist and academic (born 1885) Wikipedia: Hans Cloos · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1947
Hugh Lofting, English-American author and poet (born 1886) Wikipedia: Hugh Lofting · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1946
William Strunk Jr., American author and educator (born 1869) Wikipedia: William Strunk Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1945
Béla Bartók, Hungarian pianist and composer (born 1881) Wikipedia: Béla Bartók · ✓ Wikidata · 104 languages
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1943
Henri Fertet, French Resistance fighter (born 1926) Wikipedia: Henri Fertet · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1937
Bessie Smith, American singer and actress (born 1894) Wikipedia: Bessie Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
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1935
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1935
Iván Persa, Slovene-Hungarian priest and author (born 1861) Wikipedia: Iván Persa · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1922
Charles Wade, Australian politician, 17th Premier of New South Wales (born 1863) Wikipedia: Charles Wade · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1904
Lafcadio Hearn, Greek-Japanese author and academic (born 1850) Wikipedia: Lafcadio Hearn · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1904
John Fitzwilliam Stairs, Canadian businessman and politician (born 1848) Wikipedia: John Fitzwilliam Stairs · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1902
Levi Strauss, German-American businessman, founded Levi Strauss & Co. (born 1829) Wikipedia: Levi Strauss · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1877
Hermann Grassmann, German mathematician and physicist (born 1809) Wikipedia: Hermann Grassmann · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1868
August Ferdinand Möbius, German mathematician and astronomer (born 1790) Wikipedia: August Ferdinand Möbius · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1847
John Oliver Curran, Irish physician (born 1819) Wikipedia: John Oliver Curran · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1846
Thomas Clarkson, English abolitionist (born 1760) Wikipedia: Thomas Clarkson · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1830
Teresa Casati, Italian noblewomen and revolutionary (born 1787) Wikipedia: Teresa Casati · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1825
José Bernardo de Tagle y Portocarrero, Marquis of Torre Tagle, Peruvian soldier and politician, 2nd President of Peru (born 1779) Wikipedia: José Bernardo de Tagle y Portocarrero, 4th Marquess of Torre Tagle · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1820
Daniel Boone, American hunter and explorer (born 1734) Wikipedia: Daniel Boone · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1802
Jurij Vega, Slovene mathematician and physicist (born 1754) Wikipedia: Jurij Vega · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1800
William Billings, American composer and educator (born 1746) Wikipedia: William Billings · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1764
Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro, Spanish monk and scholar (born 1676) Wikipedia: Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1716
Antoine Parent, French mathematician and theorist (born 1666) Wikipedia: Antoine Parent · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1626
Wakisaka Yasuharu, Japanese daimyō (born 1554) Wikipedia: Wakisaka Yasuharu · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1623
Charles Grey, 7th Earl of Kent, English politician, Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire (born 1540) Wikipedia: Charles Grey, 7th Earl of Kent · 4 languages
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1620
Taichang Emperor of China (born 1582) Wikipedia: Taichang Emperor · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1600
Claude Le Jeune, French composer (born 1530) Wikipedia: Claude Le Jeune · 19 languages
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1588
Amias Paulet, Governor of Jersey (born 1532) Wikipedia: Amias Paulet · 3 languages
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1536
Didier de Saint-Jaille, 46th Grandmaster of the Knights Hospitaller Wikipedia: Didier de Saint-Jaille · 14 languages
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1468
Juan de Torquemada, Spanish cardinal and theologian (born 1388) Wikipedia: Juan de Torquemada (cardinal) · 17 languages
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1417
Francesco Zabarella, Italian cardinal (born 1360) Wikipedia: Francesco Zabarella · 19 languages
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1413
Stephen III, Duke of Bavaria (born 1337) Wikipedia: Stephen III of Bavaria · 23 languages
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1371
Jovan Uglješa, Serbian despot Wikipedia: Jovan Uglješa · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1345
William II, Count of Hainaut Wikipedia: William II of Hainaut · 26 languages
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1328
Ibn Taymiya, Islamic scholar and philosopher of Harran (born 1263) Wikipedia: Ibn Taymiyya · 79 languages
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1327
Cecco d'Ascoli, Italian encyclopaedist, physician and poet (born 1257) Wikipedia: Cecco d'Ascoli · 17 languages
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1313
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1290
Margaret, Maid of Norway Queen of Scotland (born 1283) Wikipedia: Margaret, Maid of Norway · 51 languages
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1241
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862
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800
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