April 10: what happened on this day in history

Events on April 10 include:

A mass shooting occurs at the Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, that leaves five victims dead and eight wounded (2023)
Red River Valley tornado outbreak: A tornado lands in Wichita Falls, Texas, killing 42 people (1979)
Vietnam War: For the first time since November 1967, American B-52 bombers reportedly begin bombing North Vietnam (1972)

This page gathers 56 events, 236 births and 115 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 238 to 2023.

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Events · United States

2023
A mass shooting occurs at the Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, that leaves five victims dead and eight wounded. Wikipedia: 2023 Louisville bank shooting · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1979
Red River Valley tornado outbreak: A tornado lands in Wichita Falls, Texas, killing 42 people. Wikipedia: 1979 Red River Valley tornado outbreak · 2 languages
1972
Vietnam War: For the first time since November 1967, American B-52 bombers reportedly begin bombing North Vietnam. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · 168 languages
1963
The U.S. Navy nuclear submarine USS Thresher (SSN-593) sank with all hands lost during deep-diving tests in the North Atlantic Ocean. Wikipedia: United States Navy · 87 languagesArchive: United States Navy — Forum Marinum Maritime Centre · Europeana
1963
One hundred twenty-nine American sailors die when the submarine USS Thresher sinks at sea. Wikipedia: Submarine · 140 languages
1925
The Great Gatsby (cover pictured), a novel by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, was first published by Scribner's. Wikipedia: The Great Gatsby · ✓ Wikidata · 84 languagesArchive: The Great Gatsby — Madeira Archives and Library, 1925 · Europeana
1887
On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIII authorizes the establishment of the Catholic University of America. Wikipedia: Easter · 214 languages
1872
The first Arbor Day is celebrated in Nebraska. Wikipedia: Arbor Day · 42 languages
1866
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was founded in New York City by Henry Bergh. Wikipedia: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1865
American Civil War: A day after his surrender to Union forces, Confederate General Robert E. Lee addresses his troops for the last time. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1816
The Federal government of the United States approves the creation of the Second Bank of the United States. Wikipedia: Federal government of the United States · 68 languages

Around the world

2019
Scientists from the Event Horizon Telescope project released the first image of the black hole at the center of the galaxy M87. Wikipedia: Event Horizon Telescope · 41 languages
2016
The Paravur temple accident, in which a devastating fire caused by the explosion of firecrackers stored for Vishu kills more than one hundred people out of the thousands gathered for the seventh day of Bhadrakali worship. Wikipedia: Puttingal temple fire · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
2016
An earthquake of 6.6 magnitude strikes 39 km west-southwest of Ashkasham, impacting India, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Srinagar and Pakistan. Wikipedia: 2016 Afghanistan earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2010
Polish Air Force Tu-154M crashes near Smolensk, Russia, killing 96 people, including Polish President Lech Kaczyński, his wife, and dozens of other senior officials and dignitaries. Wikipedia: Polish Air Force · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
2009
Fijian President Ratu Josefa Iloilo announced that he had suspended the constitution and assumed all governance in the country after it was ruled that the government of Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama was illegal. Wikipedia: Josefa Iloilo · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1998
The Good Friday Agreement is signed in Northern Ireland. Wikipedia: Good Friday Agreement · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1992
First Nagorno-Karabakh War: Dozens of Armenian civilians were massacred in the village of Maraga by Azerbaijani forces. Wikipedia: First Nagorno-Karabakh War · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1991
Italian ferry MS Moby Prince collides with an oil tanker in dense fog off Livorno, Italy, killing 140. Wikipedia: Moby Prince disaster · 5 languages
1991
A rare tropical storm develops in the South Atlantic Ocean near Angola, the first to be documented by satellites. Wikipedia: South Atlantic tropical cyclone · 10 languages
1988
The Ojhri Camp explosion kills or injures more than 1,000 people in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. Wikipedia: Ojhri Camp disaster · 7 languages
1981
Imprisoned IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands is elected to Westminster as the MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He died twenty-six days later. Wikipedia: Provisional Irish Republican Army · 47 languages
1973
In the deadliest aviation accident in Swiss history, Invicta International Airlines Flight 435 crashed into a hillside near Hochwald, killing 108 people of 145 on board. Wikipedia: Invicta International Airlines Flight 435 · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1972
Tombs containing bamboo slips, among them Sun Tzu's Art of War and Sun Bin's lost military treatise, are discovered by construction workers in Shandong. Wikipedia: Yinqueshan Han Tombs Bamboo Slips Museum · 2 languages
1970
In the midst of business disagreements with his bandmates, Paul McCartney announced his departure from the Beatles. Wikipedia: Paul McCartney · 149 languages
1968
The TEV Wahine, a New Zealand ferry, sinks in Wellington harbour due to a fierce storm – the strongest winds ever in Wellington. Out of the 734 people on board, fifty-three died. Wikipedia: TEV Wahine · 8 languages
1944
The Holocaust: Slovak Jewish prisoners Rudolf Vrba and Alfréd Wetzler escaped from Auschwitz, later publishing a report that became one of the earliest and most detailed descriptions of the camp's mass killings. Wikipedia: The Holocaust · 204 languages
1941
World War II: The Axis powers establish the Independent State of Croatia. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
1925
The Russian city of Tsaritsyn is renamed Stalingrad to honor the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, Soviet Communist Party General Secretary, who had guided the defense of Tsaritsyn during the Russian Civil War in 1920. Wikipedia: Volgograd · 159 languages
1919
Mexican Revolution leader Emiliano Zapata was shot to death near Ciudad Ayala, Morelos. Wikipedia: Mexican Revolution · ✓ Wikidata · 97 languages
1919
The Third Regional Congress of Peasants, Workers and Insurgents is held by the Makhnovshchina at Huliaipole. Wikipedia: Regional Congress of Peasants, Workers and Insurgents · 3 languages
1912
RMS Titanic sets sail from Southampton, UK, on her maiden and only voyage. Wikipedia: Titanic · 160 languages
1900
British suffer a sharp defeat by the Boers south of Brandfort. Six hundred British troops are killed and wounded and 800 taken prisoner. Wikipedia: Brandfort · 18 languages
1896
Summer Olympics: The Olympic marathon is run ending with the victory of Greek athlete Spyridon Louis. Wikipedia: 1896 Summer Olympics · 98 languages
1868
At Arogee in Abyssinia, British and Indian forces defeat an army of Emperor Tewodros II. While 700 Ethiopians are killed and many more injured, only two British/Indian troops die. Wikipedia: Ethiopia · 347 languages
1864
Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg is proclaimed emperor of Mexico during the French intervention in Mexico. Wikipedia: Maximilian I of Mexico · 67 languages
1858
Big Ben, the bell in the Palace of Westminster's clock tower in London, was cast after the original bell cracked during testing. Wikipedia: Big Ben · ✓ Wikidata · 88 languages
1826
The 10,500 inhabitants of the Greek town of Missolonghi begin leaving the town after a year's siege by Turkish forces. Very few of them survive. Wikipedia: Missolonghi · 48 languages
1821
Patriarch Gregory V of Constantinople is hanged by the Ottoman government from the main gate of the Patriarchate and his body is thrown into the Bosphorus. Wikipedia: Gregory V of Constantinople · 27 languages
1821
Greek War of Independence: the island of Psara joins the Greek struggle for independence. Wikipedia: Greek War of Independence · 73 languages
1815
Mount Tambora (pictured) in Indonesia began the most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history, killing at least 71,000 people and affecting temperatures worldwide. Wikipedia: Mount Tambora · 73 languages
1814
Allied forces under the Duke of Wellington attack Toulouse held by Marshall Soult, driving out the French after fierce fighting. Wikipedia: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1809
Napoleonic Wars: The War of the Fifth Coalition began with the Austrian invasion of Bavaria, then a client state of France. Wikipedia: Napoleonic Wars · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1796
War of the First Coalition: A surprise Austrian attack at the Battle of Voltri marks the beginning of the Italian Campaign, the decisive campaign under Napoleon Bonaparte that will end the war a year later. Wikipedia: War of the First Coalition · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1741
War of the Austrian Succession: Prussian forces defeated Austrian troops at the Battle of Mollwitz in present-day Małujowice, Poland, cementing Frederick II's authority over the newly conquered territory of Silesia. Wikipedia: War of the Austrian Succession · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1724
Bach led the first performance of his cantata Erfreut euch, ihr Herzen, his first cantata composed for Easter in Leipzig. Wikipedia: Johann Sebastian Bach · 259 languages
1717
Robert Walpole resigns from the British government, commencing the Whig Split which lasts until 1720. Wikipedia: Robert Walpole · 90 languages
1710
The Statute of Anne, the first law regulating copyright, comes into force in Great Britain. Wikipedia: Statute of Anne · 20 languages
1606
The Virginia Company of London is established by royal charter by James I of England with the purpose of establishing colonial settlements in North America. Wikipedia: Virginia Company of London · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1545
The settlement of Villa Imperial de Carlos V (now the city of Potosí) in Bolivia is founded after the discovery of huge silver deposits in the area. Wikipedia: Potosí · 85 languages
1500
Ludovico Sforza is captured by Swiss troops at Novara and is handed over to the French. Wikipedia: Ludovico Sforza · 53 languages
1407
Deshin Shekpa, 5th Karmapa Lama visits the Ming dynasty capital at Nanjing and is awarded the title "Great Treasure Prince of Dharma". Wikipedia: 5th Karmapa, Deshin Shekpa · 12 languages
847
Pope Leo IV was consecrated without imperial consent following the Saracen sack of Rome. Wikipedia: Pope Leo IV · 79 languages
837
Halley's Comet makes its closest approach to Earth at a distance equal to 0.0342 AU (5.1 million kilometres/3.2 million miles). Wikipedia: Halley's Comet · 103 languages
428
Nestorius becomes the Patriarch of Constantinople. Wikipedia: Nestorius · 70 languages
238
During the year of Six Emperors, forces of Gordian I and Gordian II are defeated by those of Maximinus Thrax in the battle of Carthage. Wikipedia: Year of the Six Emperors · 29 languages

World days

Siblings Day (International observance) Wikipedia: Siblings Day · 20 languages

Technology

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Science

2019
Scientists from the Event Horizon Telescope project released the first image of the black hole at the center of the galaxy M87. Wikipedia: Event Horizon Telescope · 41 languages
1991
A rare tropical storm develops in the South Atlantic Ocean near Angola, the first to be documented by satellites. Wikipedia: South Atlantic tropical cyclone · 10 languages
837
Halley's Comet makes its closest approach to Earth at a distance equal to 0.0342 AU (5.1 million kilometres/3.2 million miles). Wikipedia: Halley's Comet · 103 languages

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Business

1816
The Federal government of the United States approves the creation of the Second Bank of the United States. Wikipedia: Federal government of the United States · 68 languages
1606
The Virginia Company of London is established by royal charter by James I of England with the purpose of establishing colonial settlements in North America. Wikipedia: Virginia Company of London · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages

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Sport

1896
Summer Olympics: The Olympic marathon is run ending with the victory of Greek athlete Spyridon Louis. Wikipedia: 1896 Summer Olympics · 98 languages

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Culture

1925
The Great Gatsby (cover pictured), a novel by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald, was first published by Scribner's. Wikipedia: The Great Gatsby · ✓ Wikidata · 84 languages
1972
Tombs containing bamboo slips, among them Sun Tzu's Art of War and Sun Bin's lost military treatise, are discovered by construction workers in Shandong. Wikipedia: Yinqueshan Han Tombs Bamboo Slips Museum · 2 languages
1970
In the midst of business disagreements with his bandmates, Paul McCartney announced his departure from the Beatles. Wikipedia: Paul McCartney · 149 languages

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Births

2004
Ismaël Gharbi, French-Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Ismaël Gharbi · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2004
Savinho, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Sávio (footballer, born 2004) · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
2000
Fidias Panayiotou, Cypriot internet celebrity and politician Wikipedia: Fidias Panayiotou · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1997
Claire Wineland, American activist and author (died 2018) Wikipedia: Claire Wineland · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1996
Andreas Christensen, Danish footballer Wikipedia: Andreas Christensen · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1994
Siobhan Hunter, Scottish footballer Wikipedia: Siobhan Hunter · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1992
Jack Buchanan, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Jack Buchanan (rugby league) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1992
Chaz Mostert, Australian racing driver Wikipedia: Chaz Mostert · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1992
Daisy Ridley, English actress Wikipedia: Daisy Ridley · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
1990
Ben Amos, English footballer Wikipedia: Ben Amos · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1990
Andile Jali, South African footballer Wikipedia: Andile Jali · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1990
Alex Pettyfer, English actor Wikipedia: Alex Pettyfer · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1989
Charlie Culberson, American baseball player Wikipedia: Charlie Culberson · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1988
Chris Heston, American baseball pitcher Wikipedia: Chris Heston · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1988
Kareem Jackson, American football player Wikipedia: Kareem Jackson · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1988
Haley Joel Osment, American actor Wikipedia: Haley Joel Osment · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1988
Jan-Phillip Tadsen, German politician Wikipedia: Jan-Phillip Tadsen · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1987
Ahmed Adel Abdel Moneam, Egyptian footballer Wikipedia: Ahmed Adel Abdel Moneam · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1987
Adam Friedland, American comedian Wikipedia: Adam Friedland · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1987
Hayley Westenra, New Zealand soprano Wikipedia: Hayley Westenra · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1986
Olivia Borlée, Belgian sprinter Wikipedia: Olivia Borlée · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1986
Fernando Gago, Argentine footballer and manager Wikipedia: Fernando Gago · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1986
Corey Kluber, American baseball pitcher Wikipedia: Corey Kluber · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1986
Vincent Kompany, Belgian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Vincent Kompany · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
1986
Tore Reginiussen, Norwegian footballer Wikipedia: Tore Reginiussen · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1985
Barkhad Abdi, Somali-American actor and director Wikipedia: Barkhad Abdi · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1985
Willo Flood, Irish footballer Wikipedia: Willo Flood · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1985
Jesús Gámez, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Jesús Gámez · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1985
Dion Phaneuf, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Dion Phaneuf · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1984
Faustina Agolley, Australian television host Wikipedia: Faustina Agolley · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1984
Jeremy Barrett, American figure skater Wikipedia: Jeremy Barrett (figure skater) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1984
Mandy Moore, American singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Mandy Moore · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
1984
David Obua, Ugandan footballer Wikipedia: David Obua · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1984
Damien Perquis, French-Polish footballer Wikipedia: Damien Perquis · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1984
Gonzalo Javier Rodríguez, Argentinian footballer Wikipedia: Gonzalo Rodríguez (footballer, born 1984) · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1983
Jamie Chung, American actress Wikipedia: Jamie Chung · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1983
Andrew Dost, American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Andrew Dost · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1983
Ryan Merriman, American actor Wikipedia: Ryan Merriman · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1983
Hannes Sigurðsson, Icelandic footballer Wikipedia: Hannes Sigurðsson · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1982
Andre Ethier, American baseball player Wikipedia: Andre Ethier · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1981
Laura Bell Bundy, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Laura Bell Bundy · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1981
Liz McClarnon, English singer and dancer Wikipedia: Liz McClarnon · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1981
Michael Pitt, American actor, model and musician Wikipedia: Michael Pitt · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1981
Alexei Semenov, Russian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Alexei Semenov (ice hockey) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1980
Sean Avery, Canadian ice hockey player and model Wikipedia: Sean Avery · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1980
Charlie Hunnam, English actor Wikipedia: Charlie Hunnam · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1980
Shao Jiayi, Chinese footballer Wikipedia: Shao Jiayi · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1980
Kasey Kahne, American race car driver Wikipedia: Kasey Kahne · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1980
Andy Ram, Israeli tennis player Wikipedia: Andy Ram · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1980
Bryce Soderberg, American singer-songwriter and bass player Wikipedia: Bryce Soderberg · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1979
Iván Alonso, Uruguayan footballer Wikipedia: Iván Alonso · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1979
Kenyon Coleman, American football player Wikipedia: Kenyon Coleman · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1979
Rachel Corrie, American activist (died 2003) Wikipedia: Rachel Corrie · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1979
Tsuyoshi Domoto, Japanese singer-songwriter and actor Wikipedia: Tsuyoshi Domoto · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1979
Sophie Ellis-Bextor, English singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Sophie Ellis-Bextor · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1979
Pavlos Fyssas, Greek rapper (died 2013) Wikipedia: Pavlos Fyssas · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1979
Peter Kopteff, Finnish footballer Wikipedia: Peter Kopteff · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1978
Sir Christus, Finnish guitarist (died 2017) Wikipedia: Sir Christus · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1977
Stephanie Sheh, Taiwanese-American voice actress, director, and producer Wikipedia: Stephanie Sheh · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1976
Clare Buckfield, English actress Wikipedia: Clare Buckfield · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1976
Yoshino Kimura, Japanese actress and singer Wikipedia: Yoshino Kimura · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1976
Sara Renner, Canadian skier Wikipedia: Sara Renner · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1975
Chris Carrabba, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Chris Carrabba · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1975
Terrence Lewis, Indian dancer and choreographer Wikipedia: Terence Lewis (choreographer) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1974
Eric Greitens, American soldier, author and politician Wikipedia: Eric Greitens · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1974
Petros Passalis, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Petros Passalis · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1973
Guillaume Canet, French actor and director Wikipedia: Guillaume Canet · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1973
Roberto Carlos, Brazilian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Roberto Carlos · ✓ Wikidata · 84 languages
1973
Aidan Moffat, Scottish singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Aidan Moffat · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1973
Christopher Simmons, Canadian-American graphic designer, author, and academic Wikipedia: Christopher Simmons · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1972
Ian Harvey, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Ian Harvey · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1972
Priit Kasesalu, Estonian computer programmer, co-created Skype Wikipedia: Priit Kasesalu · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1971
Indro Olumets, Estonian footballer and coach Wikipedia: Indro Olumets · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1971
Al Reyes, Dominican-American baseball player Wikipedia: Al Reyes · 4 languages
1970
Enrico Ciccone, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Enrico Ciccone · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1970
Leonard Doroftei, Romanian-Canadian boxer Wikipedia: Leonard Doroftei · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1970
Kenny Lattimore, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Kenny Lattimore · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1970
Q-Tip, American rapper, producer, and actor Wikipedia: Q-Tip (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1969
Steve Glasson, Australian lawn bowler Wikipedia: Steve Glasson · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1969
Ekaterini Koffa, Greek sprinter Wikipedia: Ekaterini Koffa · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1968
Metin Göktepe, Turkish photographer and journalist (died 1996) Wikipedia: Metin Göktepe · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1968
Orlando Jones, American actor, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Orlando Jones · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1967
Donald Dufresne, Canadian ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Donald Dufresne · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1967
David Rovics, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: David Rovics · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1965
Tim Alexander, American drummer and songwriter Wikipedia: Tim Alexander (drummer) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1965
Anna-Leena Härkönen, Finnish author Wikipedia: Anna-Leena Härkönen · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1963
Warren DeMartini, American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Warren DeMartini · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1963
Jeff Gray, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Jeff Gray (baseball, born 1963) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1963
Doris Leuthard, Swiss lawyer and politician, 162nd President of the Swiss Confederation Wikipedia: Doris Leuthard · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1962
Steve Tasker, American football player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Steve Tasker · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1961
Nicky Campbell, Scottish broadcaster and journalist Wikipedia: Nicky Campbell · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1961
Carole Goble, English computer scientist and academic Wikipedia: Carole Goble · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1961
Mark Jones, American basketball player Wikipedia: Mark Jones (basketball, born 1961) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1960
Steve Bisciotti, American businessman, co-founded Allegis Group Wikipedia: Steve Bisciotti · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1960
Katrina Leskanich, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Katrina Leskanich · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1960
Terry Teagle, American basketball player Wikipedia: Terry Teagle · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1959
Babyface, American singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Babyface (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1959
Yvan Loubier, Canadian economist and politician Wikipedia: Yvan Loubier · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1959
Brian Setzer, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Brian Setzer · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1958
Bob Bell, Northern Irish engineer Wikipedia: Bob Bell (motorsport) · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1958
Yefim Bronfman, Uzbek-American pianist Wikipedia: Yefim Bronfman · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1958
Brigitte Holzapfel, German high jumper Wikipedia: Brigitte Holzapfel · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1957
Aliko Dangote, Nigerian businessman, founded Dangote Group Wikipedia: Aliko Dangote · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1957
John M. Ford, American author and poet (died 2006) Wikipedia: John M. Ford · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1957
Steve Gustafson, Spanish-American bass player Wikipedia: Steve Gustafson · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1957
Rosemary Hill, English historian and author Wikipedia: Rosemary Hill · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1956
Carol V. Robinson, English chemist and academic Wikipedia: Carol Robinson · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1955
Marit Breivik, Norwegian handball player and coach Wikipedia: Marit Breivik · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1955
Lesley Garrett, English soprano and actress Wikipedia: Lesley Garrett · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1955
Mike Rinder, Australian-American former Scientologist, critic (died 2025) Wikipedia: Mike Rinder · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1954
Paul Bearer, American wrestler and manager (died 2013) Wikipedia: Paul Bearer · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1954
Anne Lamott, American author and educator Wikipedia: Anne Lamott · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1954
Peter MacNicol, American actor Wikipedia: Peter MacNicol · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1954
Juan Williams, Panamanian-American journalist and author Wikipedia: Juan Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1953
David Moorcroft, English runner and businessman Wikipedia: David Moorcroft · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1953
Pamela Wallin, Swedish-Canadian journalist, academic, and politician Wikipedia: Pamela Wallin · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1953
Terre Roche, singer-songwriter, member of the sister group The Roches Wikipedia: The Roches · 8 languages
1952
Narayan Rane, Indian politician, 16th Chief Minister of Maharashtra Wikipedia: Narayan Rane · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1952
Masashi Sada, Japanese singer, lyricist, composer, novelist, actor, and producer Wikipedia: Masashi Sada · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1952
Steven Seagal, American actor, producer, and martial artist Wikipedia: Steven Seagal · ✓ Wikidata · 127 languages
1951
David Helvarg, American journalist and activist Wikipedia: David Helvarg · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1950
Ken Griffey, Sr., American baseball player and manager Wikipedia: Ken Griffey Sr. · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1950
Eddie Hazel, American guitarist (died 1992) Wikipedia: Eddie Hazel · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1949
Daniel Mangeas, French banker and sportscaster Wikipedia: Daniel Mangeas · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1948
Mel Blount, American football player Wikipedia: Mel Blount · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1948
Jim Burns, Welsh artist Wikipedia: Jim Burns · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1947
David A. Adler, American author and educator Wikipedia: David A. Adler · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1947
Bunny Wailer, Jamaican singer-songwriter and drummer (died 2021) Wikipedia: Bunny Wailer · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1946
David Angell, American screenwriter and producer (died 2001) Wikipedia: David Angell · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1946
Bob Watson, American baseball player and manager (died 2020) Wikipedia: Bob Watson · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1946
Adolf Winkelmann, German director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Adolf Winkelmann (film director) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1945
Kevin Berry, Australian swimmer (died 2006) Wikipedia: Kevin Berry · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1943
Andrzej Badeński, Polish-German sprinter (died 2008) Wikipedia: Andrzej Badeński · 17 languages
1943
Margaret Pemberton, English author Wikipedia: Margaret Pemberton · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1942
Nick Auf der Maur, Canadian journalist and politician (died 1998) Wikipedia: Nick Auf der Maur · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1942
Ian Callaghan, English footballer Wikipedia: Ian Callaghan · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1942
Stuart Dybek, American novelist, short story writer, and poet Wikipedia: Stuart Dybek · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1941
Chrysostomos II of Cyprus, (died 2022) Wikipedia: Chrysostomos II of Cyprus · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1941
Harold Long, Canadian politician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Harold Long (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1941
Paul Theroux, American novelist, short story writer, and travel writer Wikipedia: Paul Theroux · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1940
Gloria Hunniford, British radio and television host Wikipedia: Gloria Hunniford · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1939
Claudio Magris, Italian scholar, author, and translator Wikipedia: Claudio Magris · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1938
Don Meredith, American football player and sportscaster (died 2010) Wikipedia: Don Meredith · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1937
Bella Akhmadulina, Soviet and Russian poet, short story writer, and translator (died 2010) Wikipedia: Bella Akhmadulina · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
1936
John A. Bennett, American soldier (died 1961) Wikipedia: John A. Bennett · 8 languages
1936
David A. Hardy, British artist Wikipedia: David A. Hardy · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1936
John Howell, English long jumper Wikipedia: John Howell (athlete) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1936
John Madden, American football player, coach, and sportscaster (died 2021) Wikipedia: John Madden · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1936
Bobby Smith, American singer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Bobby Smith (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1935
Patrick Garland, English actor and director (died 2013) Wikipedia: Patrick Garland · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1935
Peter Hollingworth, Australian bishop, 23rd Governor General of Australia (died 2026) Wikipedia: Peter Hollingworth · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1935
Christos Yannaras, Greek philosopher, theologian and author (died 2024) Wikipedia: Christos Yannaras · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1934
David Halberstam, American journalist and author (died 2007) Wikipedia: David Halberstam · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1933
Rokusuke Ei, Japanese composer and author (died 2016) Wikipedia: Rokusuke Ei · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1933
Helen McElhone, Scottish politician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Helen McElhone · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1932
Delphine Seyrig, Swiss/Alsatian French actress (died 1990) Wikipedia: Delphine Seyrig · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1932
Omar Sharif, Egyptian actor and screenwriter (died 2015) Wikipedia: Omar Sharif · ✓ Wikidata · 89 languages
1930
Claude Bolling, French pianist, composer, and actor (died 2020) Wikipedia: Claude Bolling · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1930
Dolores Huerta, American activist, co-founded the United Farm Workers Wikipedia: Dolores Huerta · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1930
Spede Pasanen, Finnish film director and producer, comedian, and inventor (died 2001) Wikipedia: Spede Pasanen · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1929
Mike Hawthorn, English racing driver (died 1959) Wikipedia: Mike Hawthorn · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1929
Liz Sheridan, American actress (died 2022) Wikipedia: Liz Sheridan · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1929
Max von Sydow, Swedish-French actor (died 2020) Wikipedia: Max von Sydow · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
1927
Norma Candal, Puerto Rican actress (died 2006) Wikipedia: Norma Candal · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1927
Marshall Warren Nirenberg, American biochemist and geneticist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2010) Wikipedia: Marshall Warren Nirenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
1926
Jacques Castérède, French pianist and composer (died 2014) Wikipedia: Jacques Castérède · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1926
Junior Samples, American comedian (died 1983) Wikipedia: Junior Samples · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1925
Angelo Poffo, American wrestler and promoter (died 2010) Wikipedia: Angelo Poffo · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1924
Kenneth Noland, American soldier and painter (died 2010) Wikipedia: Kenneth Noland · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1923
Roger Gaillard, Haitian historian and author (died 2000) Wikipedia: Roger Gaillard · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1923
Jane Kean, American actress and singer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Jane Kean · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1923
Floyd Simmons, American decathlete and actor (died 2008) Wikipedia: Floyd Simmons · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1923
Sid Tickridge, English footballer (died 1997) Wikipedia: Sid Tickridge · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1923
John Watkins, South African cricketer (died 2021) Wikipedia: John Watkins (South African cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1921
Chuck Connors, American baseball player and actor (died 1992) Wikipedia: Chuck Connors · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1921
Jake Warren, Canadian soldier and diplomat, Canadian Ambassador to the United States (died 2008) Wikipedia: Jake Warren · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1921
Sheb Wooley, American singer-songwriter and actor (died 2003) Wikipedia: Sheb Wooley · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1919
John Houbolt, American engineer and academic (died 2014) Wikipedia: John Houbolt · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1917
Jagjit Singh Lyallpuri, Indian politician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Jagjit Singh Lyallpuri · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1917
Robert Burns Woodward, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1979) Wikipedia: Robert Burns Woodward · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
1916
Wendy Barnes, British overseas radio broadcaster (died 2006) Wikipedia: Wendy Barnes · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1916
Lee Jung-seob, Korean painter (died 1956) Wikipedia: Lee Jung-seob · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1915
Harry Morgan, American actor and director (died 2011) Wikipedia: Harry Morgan · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1915
Leo Vroman, Dutch-American hematologist, poet, and illustrator (died 2014) Wikipedia: Leo Vroman · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1914
Jack Badcock, Australian cricketer (died 1982) Wikipedia: Jack Badcock · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1913
Stefan Heym, German-American soldier and author (died 2001) Wikipedia: Stefan Heym · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1912
Boris Kidrič, Austrian-Slovenian politician, 1st Prime Minister of Slovenia (died 1953) Wikipedia: Boris Kidrič · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1911
Martin Denny, American pianist and composer (died 2005) Wikipedia: Martin Denny · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1911
Maurice Schumann, French journalist and politician, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs for France (died 1998) Wikipedia: Maurice Schumann · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1910
Margaret Clapp, American scholar and academic (died 1974) Wikipedia: Margaret Clapp · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1910
Helenio Herrera, Argentinian footballer and manager (died 1997) Wikipedia: Helenio Herrera · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1906
Steve Anderson, American hurdler (died 1988) Wikipedia: Steve Anderson (hurdler) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1903
Patroklos Karantinos, Greek architect (died 1976) Wikipedia: Patroklos Karantinos · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1903
Clare Turlay Newberry, American author and illustrator (died 1970) Wikipedia: Clare Turlay Newberry · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1901
Dhananjay Ramchandra Gadgil, Indian economist (died 1971) Wikipedia: Dhananjay Ramchandra Gadgil · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1900
Arnold Orville Beckman, American chemist, inventor, and philanthropist (died 2004) Wikipedia: Arnold Beckman · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1897
Prafulla Chandra Sen, Indian accountant and politician, 3rd Chief Minister of West Bengal (died 1990) Wikipedia: Prafulla Chandra Sen · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1894
Ben Nicholson, British painter (died 1982) Wikipedia: Ben Nicholson · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1893
Otto Steinböck, Austrian zoologist (died 1969) Wikipedia: Otto Steinböck · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1891
Frank Barson, English footballer and coach (died 1968) Wikipedia: Frank Barson · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1889
Louis Rougier, French philosopher from the Vienna Circle (died 1982) Wikipedia: Louis Rougier · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1887
Bernardo Houssay, Argentinian physiologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1971) Wikipedia: Bernardo Houssay · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
1886
Johnny Hayes, American runner and trainer (died 1965) Wikipedia: Johnny Hayes · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1880
Frances Perkins, American sociologist, academic, and politician, United States Secretary of Labor (died 1965) Wikipedia: Frances Perkins · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1880
Montague Summers, English clergyman and author (died 1948) Wikipedia: Montague Summers · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1879
Coenraad Hiebendaal, Dutch rower and medical doctor (died 1921) Wikipedia: Coenraad Hiebendaal · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1877
Alfred Kubin, Austrian author and illustrator (died 1959) Wikipedia: Alfred Kubin · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1875
George Clawley, English footballer (died 1920) Wikipedia: George Clawley · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1873
Kyösti Kallio, Finnish farmer, banker, and politician, 4th President of Finland (died 1940) Wikipedia: Kyösti Kallio · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1868
George Arliss, English actor and playwright (died 1946) Wikipedia: George Arliss · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1868
Asriel Günzig, Moravian rabbi (died 1931) Wikipedia: Asriel Günzig · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1867
George William Russell, Irish author, poet, and painter (died 1935) Wikipedia: George William Russell · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1865
Jack Miner, American-Canadian farmer, hunter, and environmentalist (died 1944) Wikipedia: Jack Miner · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1864
Eugen d'Albert, Scottish-German pianist and composer (died 1932) Wikipedia: Eugen d'Albert · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1847
Joseph Pulitzer, Hungarian-American journalist, publisher, and politician, founded Pulitzer, Inc. (died 1911) Wikipedia: Joseph Pulitzer · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
1829
William Booth, English minister, founded The Salvation Army (died 1912) Wikipedia: William Booth · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1827
Lew Wallace, American general, lawyer, author and politician, 11th Governor of New Mexico Territory (died 1905) Wikipedia: Lew Wallace · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1806
Juliette Drouet, French actress (died 1883) Wikipedia: Juliette Drouet · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1806
Leonidas Polk, Scottish-American general and bishop (died 1884) Wikipedia: Leonidas Polk · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1794
Matthew C. Perry, English-Scottish American commander (died 1858) Wikipedia: Matthew C. Perry · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1778
William Hazlitt, English essayist and critic (died 1830) Wikipedia: William Hazlitt · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1769
Jean Lannes, French marshal (died 1809) Wikipedia: Jean Lannes · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1762
Giovanni Aldini, Italian physicist and academic (died 1834) Wikipedia: Giovanni Aldini · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1755
Samuel Hahnemann, German-French medical doctor and academic (died 1843) Wikipedia: Samuel Hahnemann · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
1713
John Whitehurst, English geologist and clockmaker (died 1788) Wikipedia: John Whitehurst · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1707
Michel Corrette, French organist, composer, and author (died 1795) Wikipedia: Michel Corrette · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1704
Benjamin Heath, English scholar and author (died 1766) Wikipedia: Benjamin Heath · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1656
René Lepage de Sainte-Claire, French-Canadian settler, founded Rimouski (died 1718) Wikipedia: René Lepage de Sainte-Claire · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1651
Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus, German mathematician, physicist and medical doctor (died 1708) Wikipedia: Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1583
Hugo Grotius, Dutch philosopher and jurist (died 1645) Wikipedia: Hugo Grotius · ✓ Wikidata · 94 languages
1512
James V, king of Scotland (died 1542) Wikipedia: James V · 68 languages
1487
William I, count of Nassau-Siegen (died 1559) Wikipedia: William I of Nassau-Siegen · 18 languages
1480
Philibert II, duke of Savoy (died 1504) Wikipedia: Philibert II of Savoy · 29 languages
1472
Margaret of York, English princess (died 1472) Wikipedia: Margaret of York (1472) · 5 languages
1018
Nizam al-Mulk, Persian scholar and vizier (died 1092) Wikipedia: Nizam al-Mulk · 52 languages
401
Theodosius II, Roman emperor (died 450) Wikipedia: Theodosius II · 75 languages

Deaths

2026
Eliot Engel, American politician (born 1947) Wikipedia: Eliot Engel · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
2026
Anja Hatakka, Finnish actress and beauty pageant competitor (born 1938) Wikipedia: Anja Hatakka · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2026
Sid Krofft, Canadian-American puppeteer and producer (born 1929) Wikipedia: Sid and Marty Krofft · 6 languages
2026
Browning Nagle, American football player (born 1968) Wikipedia: Browning Nagle · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2025
Leo Beenhakker, Dutch football manager (born 1942) Wikipedia: Leo Beenhakker · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
2025
Ted Kotcheff, Canadian film and television director (born 1931) Wikipedia: Ted Kotcheff · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
2025
Peter Lovesey, British writer (born 1936) Wikipedia: Peter Lovesey · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2024
O. J. Simpson, American football player, actor, and broadcaster (born 1947) Wikipedia: O. J. Simpson · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
2023
Al Jaffee, American cartoonist (born 1921) Wikipedia: Al Jaffee · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2016
Howard Marks, Welsh cannabis smuggler, writer, and legalisation campaigner (born 1945) Wikipedia: Howard Marks · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2015
Richie Benaud, Australian cricketer and sportscaster (born 1930) Wikipedia: Richie Benaud · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2015
Rose Francine Rogombé, Gabonese lawyer and politician, President of Gabon (born 1942) Wikipedia: Rose Francine Rogombé · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
2015
Peter Walsh, Australian farmer and politician, 6th Australian Minister for Finance (born 1935) Wikipedia: Peter Walsh (Australian politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2013
Robert Edwards, English physiologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1925) Wikipedia: Robert Edwards (physiologist) · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
2013
Gordon Thomas, English cyclist (born 1921) Wikipedia: Gordon Thomas (cyclist) · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2012
Raymond Aubrac, French engineer and activist (born 1914) Wikipedia: Raymond Aubrac · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2012
Barbara Buchholz, German theremin player and composer (born 1959) Wikipedia: Barbara Buchholz · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2012
Lili Chookasian, Armenian-American operatic singer (born 1921) Wikipedia: Lili Chookasian · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2012
Luis Aponte Martínez, Puerto Rican cardinal (born 1922) Wikipedia: Luis Aponte Martínez · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2012
Akin Omoboriowo, Nigerian lawyer and politician (born 1932) Wikipedia: Akin Omoboriowo · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2010
Casualties in the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash included: Wikipedia: Ryszard Kaczorowski · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
2010
Casualties in the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash included: Wikipedia: Maria Kaczyńska · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
2010
Casualties in the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash included: Wikipedia: Lech Kaczyński · ✓ Wikidata · 115 languages
2010
Casualties in the 2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 crash included: Wikipedia: Anna Walentynowicz · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
2010
Dixie Carter, American actress and singer (born 1939) Wikipedia: Dixie Carter · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
2009
Deborah Digges, American poet and educator (born 1950) Wikipedia: Deborah Digges · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2009
Ioannis Patakis, Greek politician (born 1940) Wikipedia: Ioannis Patakis · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2007
Charles Philippe Leblond, French-Canadian biologist and academic (born 1910) Wikipedia: Charles Philippe Leblond · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2007
Dakota Staton, American singer (born 1930) Wikipedia: Dakota Staton · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2006
Kleitos Kyrou, Greek poet and translator (born 1921) Wikipedia: Kleitos Kyrou · 3 languages
2005
Norbert Brainin, Austrian violinist (born 1923) Wikipedia: Norbert Brainin · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2005
Scott Gottlieb, American drummer (born 1970) Wikipedia: Bleed the Dream · 3 languages
2005
Archbishop Iakovos of America (born 1911) Wikipedia: Archbishop Iakovos of America · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2005
Al Lucas, American football player (born 1978) Wikipedia: Al Lucas (American football) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2005
Wally Tax, Dutch singer-songwriter (born 1948) Wikipedia: Wally Tax · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2004
Jacek Kaczmarski, Polish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and poet (born 1957) Wikipedia: Jacek Kaczmarski · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2004
Sakıp Sabancı, Turkish businessman and philanthropist, founded Sabancı Holding (born 1933) Wikipedia: Sakıp Sabancı · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2003
Little Eva, American singer (born 1943) Wikipedia: Little Eva · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2000
Peter Jones, English actor and screenwriter (born 1920) Wikipedia: Peter Jones (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2000
Larry Linville, American actor (born 1939) Wikipedia: Larry Linville · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1999
Heinz Fraenkel-Conrat, German-American biochemist and medical doctor (born 1910) Wikipedia: Heinz Fraenkel-Conrat · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1999
Jean Vander Pyl, American actress and voice artist (born 1919) Wikipedia: Jean Vander Pyl · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1998
Seraphim of Athens, Greek archbishop (born 1913) Wikipedia: Seraphim of Athens · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1997
Michael Dorris, American author and academic (born 1945) Wikipedia: Michael Dorris · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1995
Morarji Desai, Indian politician, 4th Prime Minister of India (born 1896) Wikipedia: Morarji Desai · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
1994
Sam B. Hall, Jr., American lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1924) Wikipedia: Sam B. Hall Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1993
Chris Hani, South African activist and politician (born 1942) Wikipedia: Chris Hani · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1992
Sam Kinison, American comedian and actor (born 1953) Wikipedia: Sam Kinison · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1991
Kevin Peter Hall, American actor (born 1955) Wikipedia: Kevin Peter Hall · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1991
Martin Hannett, English guitarist and producer (born 1948) Wikipedia: Martin Hannett · 12 languages
1991
Natalie Schafer, American actress (born 1900) Wikipedia: Natalie Schafer · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1988
Ezekias Papaioannou, Greek Cypriot politician (born 1908) Wikipedia: Ezekias Papaioannou · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1986
Linda Creed, American singer-songwriter (born 1948) Wikipedia: Linda Creed · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1985
Zisis Verros, Greek chieftain of the Macedonian Struggle (born 1880) Wikipedia: Zisis Verros · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1983
Issam Sartawi, Palestinian activist (born 1935) Wikipedia: Issam Sartawi · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1981
Howard Thurman, American author, philosopher and civil rights activist (born 1899) Wikipedia: Howard Thurman · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1980
Kay Medford, American actress and singer (born 1919) Wikipedia: Kay Medford · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1979
Nino Rota, Italian pianist, composer, and conductor (born 1911) Wikipedia: Nino Rota · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1978
Hjalmar Mäe, Estonian politician (born 1901) Wikipedia: Hjalmar Mäe · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1975
Walker Evans, American photographer (born 1903) Wikipedia: Walker Evans · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1975
Marjorie Main, American actress (born 1890) Wikipedia: Marjorie Main · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1969
Harley Earl, American businessman (born 1893) Wikipedia: Harley Earl · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1968
Gustavs Celmiņš, Latvian lieutenant and politician (born 1899) Wikipedia: Gustavs Celmiņš · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1966
Evelyn Waugh, English soldier, novelist, journalist and critic (born 1903) Wikipedia: Evelyn Waugh · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
1965
Lloyd Casner, American race car driver, founded Casner Motor Racing Division (born 1928) Wikipedia: Lloyd Casner · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1965
Linda Darnell, American actress (born 1923) Wikipedia: Linda Darnell · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1962
Michael Curtiz, Hungarian-American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1886) Wikipedia: Michael Curtiz · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1962
Stuart Sutcliffe, Scottish artist and musician (born 1940) Wikipedia: Stuart Sutcliffe · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1960
André Berthomieu, French director and screenwriter (born 1903) Wikipedia: André Berthomieu · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1958
Chuck Willis, American singer-songwriter (born 1928) Wikipedia: Chuck Willis · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1955
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, French priest, theologian, and philosopher (born 1881) Wikipedia: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
1954
Auguste Lumière, French director and producer (born 1862) Wikipedia: Lumière brothers · 80 languages
1954
Oscar Mathisen, Norwegian speed skater (born 1888) Wikipedia: Oscar Mathisen · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1950
Fevzi Çakmak, Turkish field marshal and politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Turkey (born 1876) Wikipedia: Fevzi Çakmak · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1947
Charles Nordhoff, English-American lieutenant and author (born 1887) Wikipedia: Charles Nordhoff · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1945
Hendrik Nicolaas Werkman, Dutch printer and typographer (born 1882) Wikipedia: Hendrik Nicolaas Werkman · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1943
Andreas Faehlmann, Estonian-German sailor and engineer (born 1898) Wikipedia: Andreas Faehlmann · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1942
Carl Schenstrøm, Danish actor and director (born 1881) Wikipedia: Carl Schenstrøm · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1938
King Oliver, American cornet player and bandleader (born 1885) Wikipedia: King Oliver · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1935
Rosa Campbell Praed, Australian novelist (born 1851) Wikipedia: Rosa Campbell Praed · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1931
Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese-American poet, painter, and philosopher (born 1883) Wikipedia: Kahlil Gibran · ✓ Wikidata · 158 languages
1923
Liam Lynch, Irish Republican Army Chief of Staff (born 1892) Wikipedia: Liam Lynch (Irish republican) · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1922
Luisa Capetillo, Puerto Rican labor organizer Wikipedia: Luisa Capetillo · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1920
Moritz Cantor, German mathematician and historian (born 1829) Wikipedia: Moritz Cantor · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1919
Emiliano Zapata, Mexican general (born 1879) Wikipedia: Emiliano Zapata · ✓ Wikidata · 97 languages
1909
Algernon Charles Swinburne, English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic (born 1837) Wikipedia: Algernon Charles Swinburne · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
1889
William Crichton, Scottish engineer and shipbuilder (born 1827) Wikipedia: William Crichton (engineer) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1871
Lucio Norberto Mansilla, Argentinian general and politician (born 1789) Wikipedia: Lucio Norberto Mansilla · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1823
Karl Leonhard Reinhold, Austrian philosopher and academic (born 1757) Wikipedia: Karl Leonhard Reinhold · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1821
Gregory V of Constantinople, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (born 1746) Wikipedia: Gregory V of Constantinople · 27 languages
1813
Joseph-Louis Lagrange, Italian mathematician and astronomer (born 1736) Wikipedia: Joseph-Louis Lagrange · ✓ Wikidata · 104 languages
1806
Horatio Gates, English-American general (born 1727) Wikipedia: Horatio Gates · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1786
John Byron, English admiral and politician, 24th Commodore Governor of Newfoundland (born 1723) Wikipedia: John Byron · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1760
Jean Lebeuf, French historian and author (born 1687) Wikipedia: Jean Lebeuf · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1756
Giacomo Antonio Perti, Italian composer (born 1661) Wikipedia: Giacomo Antonio Perti · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1704
Wilhelm Egon von Fürstenberg, German cardinal (born 1629) Wikipedia: Wilhelm Egon von Fürstenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1667
Jan Marek Marci, Czech medical doctor and author (born 1595) Wikipedia: Jan Marek Marci · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1646
Santino Solari, Swiss architect and sculptor (born 1576) Wikipedia: Santino Solari · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1644
William Brewster, English official and pilgrim leader (born 1566) Wikipedia: William Brewster (Mayflower passenger) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1640
Agostino Agazzari, Italian composer and theorist (born 1578) Wikipedia: Agostino Agazzari · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1619
Thomas Jones, English-Irish archbishop and politician, Lord Chancellor of Ireland (born 1550) Wikipedia: Thomas Jones (bishop) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1601
Mark Alexander Boyd, Scottish soldier and poet (born 1562) Wikipedia: Mark Alexander Boyd · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1599
Gabrielle d'Estrées, French mistress of Henry IV of France (born 1571) Wikipedia: Gabrielle d'Estrées · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1598
Jacopo Mazzoni, Italian philosopher (born 1548) Wikipedia: Jacopo Mazzoni · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1585
Gregory XIII, pope of the Catholic Church (born 1502) Wikipedia: Pope Gregory XIII · ✓ Wikidata · 95 languages
1545
Costanzo Festa, Italian composer Wikipedia: Costanzo Festa · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1533
Frederick I, king of Denmark and Norway (born 1471) Wikipedia: Frederick I of Denmark · 48 languages
1500
Michael Tarchaniota Marullus, Greek scholar and poet Wikipedia: Michael Tarchaniota Marullus · 16 languages
1362
Maud, English noblewoman (born 1339) Wikipedia: Maud, Countess of Leicester · 11 languages
1309
Elisabeth von Rapperswil, Swiss countess (born 1261) Wikipedia: Elisabeth von Rapperswil · 5 languages
1282
Ahmad Fanakati, chief minister under Kublai Khan Wikipedia: Ahmad Fanakati · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1216
Erik Knutsson, king of Sweden (born 1180) Wikipedia: Erik Knutsson · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1008
Notker of Liège, French bishop (born 940) Wikipedia: Notker of Liège · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
948
Hugh of Arles, king of Italy Wikipedia: Hugh of Italy · 29 languages
879
Louis the Stammerer, king of West Francia (born 846) Wikipedia: Louis the Stammerer · 59 languages

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