April 11: what happened on this day in history

Events on April 11 include:

In a FIFA World Cup qualifying match, Australia defeated American Samoa 31–0, the largest margin of victory recorded in international football (2001)
The detained crew of a United States EP-3E aircraft that landed in Hainan, China, after a collision with a J-8 fighter, is released (2001)
While attempting to set a record as the youngest person to pilot an airplane across the United States, the aircraft flown by seven-year-old Jessica Dubroff crashed in Cheyenne, Wyoming, killing her and two others (1996)

This page gathers 63 events, 226 births and 122 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 491 to 2023.

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Events · United States

2001
In a FIFA World Cup qualifying match, Australia defeated American Samoa 31–0, the largest margin of victory recorded in international football. Wikipedia: 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2001
The detained crew of a United States EP-3E aircraft that landed in Hainan, China, after a collision with a J-8 fighter, is released. Wikipedia: Lockheed EP-3
1996
While attempting to set a record as the youngest person to pilot an airplane across the United States, the aircraft flown by seven-year-old Jessica Dubroff crashed in Cheyenne, Wyoming, killing her and two others. Wikipedia: Jessica Dubroff
1982
American-Israeli reservist Alan Harry Goodman carries out a mass shooting at the Dome of the Rock, killing two Palestinians and injuring at least seven others. Wikipedia: 1982 Dome of the Rock shooting
1965
Almost 50 confirmed tornadoes struck six states in the Midwestern United States during the Palm Sunday tornado outbreak, killing over 270 people and injuring 1,500 others. Wikipedia: Midwestern United States
1951
U.S. president Harry S. Truman relieved General of the Army Douglas MacArthur of his commands for making public statements about the Korean War that contradicted the administration's policies. Wikipedia: Harry S. Truman · ✓ 5 WikipediasArchive: Washington, Harry S. Truman Building / Sitz des U.S. Außenministeriums — Media library of Art and Visual History of Humboldt University of Berlin · Europeana
1945
World War II: American forces liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1881
Spelman College is founded in Atlanta, Georgia, as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, an institute of higher education for African-American women. Wikipedia: Spelman College

Around the world

2023
A Myanmar Air Force airstrike killed at least 100 villagers in Pazigyi. Wikipedia: Myanmar Air Force · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2021
Twenty-year-old Daunte Wright is shot and killed in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, by officer Kimberly Potter, sparking protests in the city, when the officer mistakes her pistol for her taser. Wikipedia: Killing of Daunte Wright · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2018
An Ilyushin Il-76 owned and operated by the Algerian Air Force crashes near Boufarik, Algeria, killing 257. Wikipedia: Ilyushin Il-76 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2017
The tour bus of the German football team Borussia Dortmund was attacked with roadside bombs in Dortmund, killing a police officer and injuring one of the team's players. Wikipedia: Borussia Dortmund · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2012
A pair of great earthquakes occur in the Wharton Basin west of Sumatra in Indonesia. The maximum Mercalli intensity of this strike-slip doublet earthquake is VII (Very strong). Ten are killed, twelve are injured, and a non-destructive tsunami is observed on the island of Nias. Wikipedia: 2012 Indian Ocean earthquakes · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2011
A bomb exploded at Oktyabrskaya station on the Minsk Metro in Belarus, killing 15 people and injuring more than 200. Wikipedia: 2011 Minsk Metro bombing · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2008
Kata Air Transport Flight 007 crashes while attempting an emergency landing at Chișinău International Airport, killing eight. Wikipedia: Kata Air Transport Flight 007
2007
Algiers bombings: Two bombings in Algiers kill 33 people and wound a further 222 others. Wikipedia: 2007 Algiers Government Palace bombings · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2006
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces Iran's claim to have successfully enriched uranium. Wikipedia: President of Iran · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2002
In a coup attempt, members of the Venezuelan military detained President Hugo Chávez and demanded his resignation. Wikipedia: 2002 Venezuelan coup attempt · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
2002
The Ghriba synagogue bombing by al-Qaeda kills 21 in Tunisia. Wikipedia: Ghriba synagogue bombing · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1993
Prisoners at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility near Lucasville, Ohio, rioted and took over the prison for 11 days, resulting in the deaths of one officer and nine inmates. Wikipedia: Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
1993
Guillem Agulló, pro-Catalan independence and anti-fascist Valencian young activist, is assassinated by a group of Spanish nationalists and neo-nazis in Montanejos. Wikipedia: Guillem Agulló i Salvador · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1990
Customs officers in Middlesbrough, England, seize what they believe to be the barrel of a massive gun on a ship bound for Iraq. Wikipedia: Middlesbrough · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1987
The London Agreement is secretly signed between Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Shimon Peres and King Hussein of Jordan. Wikipedia: Peres–Hussein London Agreement · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1986
FBI Miami Shootout: A gun battle in broad daylight in Dade County, Florida, between two bank/armored car robbers and pursuing FBI agents. During the firefight, FBI agents Jerry L. Dove and Benjamin P. Grogan are killed, while five other agents are wounded. As a result, the popular .40 S&W cartridge was developed. Wikipedia: 1986 FBI Miami shootout · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1981
A massive riot in Brixton, south London, results in almost 300 police injuries and 65 serious civilian injuries. Wikipedia: 1981 Brixton riot · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1979
Uganda–Tanzania War: The allied forces of Tanzania and the Uganda National Liberation Front captured the capital Kampala, deposing Ugandan president Idi Amin. Wikipedia: Uganda–Tanzania War · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1977
London Transport's Silver Jubilee AEC Routemaster buses are launched. Wikipedia: London Transport Executive (GLC)
1976
The Apple I is created. Wikipedia: Apple I · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1973
On the Art of the Cinema, a treatise on film propaganda in support of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea written by the future North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, was published. Wikipedia: On the Art of the Cinema
1970
Apollo Program: Apollo 13 is launched. Wikipedia: Apollo program · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1968
Rudi Dutschke, the most prominent leader of the German student movement, survived an assassination attempt, which led to the largest protests to that date in Germany. Wikipedia: Rudi Dutschke · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1968
US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. Wikipedia: Lyndon B. Johnson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1964
Brazilian Marshal Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco is elected president by the National Congress. Wikipedia: Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1963
Pope John XXIII issued Pacem in terris, the first papal encyclical addressed to "all men of good will" rather than only to Catholics. Wikipedia: Pope John XXIII · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1961
The trial of Adolf Eichmann begins in Jerusalem. Wikipedia: Adolf Eichmann · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1957
United Kingdom agrees to Singaporean self-rule. Wikipedia: Singapore · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1955
The Air India Kashmir Princess is bombed and crashes in a failed assassination attempt on Zhou Enlai by the Kuomintang. Wikipedia: Air India
1952
Bolivian National Revolution: Rebels take over Palacio Quemado. Wikipedia: Bolivian National Revolution · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1952
Pan Am Flight 526A ditches near San Juan-Isla Grande Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, after experiencing an engine failure, killing 52 people. Wikipedia: Pan Am Flight 526A · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1951
The Stone of Scone, removed months earlier by Scottish students, was found on the altar of Arbroath Abbey. Wikipedia: Stone of Scone · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1935
Stresa Front: Opening of the conference between the British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, the Italian Prime Minister Benito Mussolini and the French Minister for Foreign Affairs Pierre Laval to condemn the German violations of the Treaty of Versailles. Wikipedia: Stresa Front · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1930
Anglo-Indian hunter Jim Corbett shot the second of the man-eating tigers of Chowgarh. Wikipedia: Jim Corbett
1921
Emir Abdullah established the first centralised government in the recently created British protectorate of Transjordan. Wikipedia: Abdullah I of Jordan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1919
Paris Peace Conference: Woodrow Wilson overturns Japan's Racial Equality Proposal, stating that unanimous support was required. Wikipedia: Paris Peace Conference (1919–1920)
1913
The cricket pavilion at the Nevill Ground was destroyed in an arson attack (damage pictured) that was attributed to militant suffragettes as part of a country-wide campaign co-ordinated by the Women's Social and Political Union. Wikipedia: Cricket pavilion
1909
The city of Tel Aviv is founded. Wikipedia: Tel Aviv · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1908
Blücher, the last armored cruiser built by the Imperial German Navy, was launched. Wikipedia: SMS Blücher · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1888
The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, considered one of the world's finest concert halls, was inaugurated. Wikipedia: Concertgebouw, Amsterdam · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1885
Luton Town Football Club was founded in England. Wikipedia: Luton Town F.C.
1876
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is organized. Wikipedia: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
1871
Funeral of Prince Alexander John of Wales at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham. Wikipedia: Prince Alexander John of Wales
1868
Former shōgun Tokugawa Yoshinobu surrenders Edo Castle to Imperial forces, marking the end of the Tokugawa shogunate. Wikipedia: Shogun · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1856
Second Battle of Rivas: Juan Santamaría burns down the hostel where William Walker's filibusters are holed up. Wikipedia: Second Battle of Rivas · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1814
The Treaty of Fontainebleau was signed, ending the War of the Sixth Coalition and forcing Napoleon to abdicate as ruler of France and sending him into exile on Elba. Wikipedia: Treaty of Fontainebleau (1814) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1809
Napoleonic Wars: A hastily assembled Royal Navy fleet launched an assault against the main strength of the French Atlantic Fleet; an incomplete victory led to political turmoil in Britain. Wikipedia: Napoleonic Wars · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1727
Premiere of Johann Sebastian Bach's St Matthew Passion BWV 244b at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany). Wikipedia: Johann Sebastian Bach · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1713
The main treaties of the Peace of Utrecht were signed in Utrecht in the Dutch Republic, helping to end the War of the Spanish Succession. Wikipedia: Peace of Utrecht · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1689
William III and Mary II (both pictured) were crowned joint sovereigns of England in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Wikipedia: William III of England · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1544
Italian War of 1542–1546: French and Spanish forces fought a massive pitched battle in the Piedmont region of Italy. Wikipedia: Italian War of 1542–1546 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1512
War of the League of Cambrai: Franco-Ferrarese forces led by Gaston de Foix and Alfonso I d'Este win the Battle of Ravenna against the Papal-Spanish forces. Wikipedia: War of the League of Cambrai · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1241
Batu Khan defeats Béla IV of Hungary at the Battle of Mohi. Wikipedia: Batu Khan · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
672
Consecration of Pope Adeodatus II following the death of Pope Vitalian. Wikipedia: Pope Adeodatus II · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
491
Anastasius I Dicorus (pictured) became the Eastern Roman emperor. Wikipedia: Anastasius I Dicorus · ✓ 5 Wikipedias

World days

International Louie Louie Day Wikipedia: Louie Louie
World Parkinson's Day Wikipedia: Parkinson's disease

Technology

1976
The Apple I is created. Wikipedia: Apple I · ✓ 2 Wikipedias

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Science

1970
Apollo Program: Apollo 13 is launched. Wikipedia: Apollo program · ✓ 5 Wikipedias

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Business

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Sport

2001
In a FIFA World Cup qualifying match, Australia defeated American Samoa 31–0, the largest margin of victory recorded in international football. Wikipedia: 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2017
The tour bus of the German football team Borussia Dortmund was attacked with roadside bombs in Dortmund, killing a police officer and injuring one of the team's players. Wikipedia: Borussia Dortmund · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1913
The cricket pavilion at the Nevill Ground was destroyed in an arson attack (damage pictured) that was attributed to militant suffragettes as part of a country-wide campaign co-ordinated by the Women's Social and Political Union. Wikipedia: Cricket pavilion
1885
Luton Town Football Club was founded in England. Wikipedia: Luton Town F.C.

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Culture

1973
On the Art of the Cinema, a treatise on film propaganda in support of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea written by the future North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, was published. Wikipedia: On the Art of the Cinema
1727
Premiere of Johann Sebastian Bach's St Matthew Passion BWV 244b at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany). Wikipedia: Johann Sebastian Bach · ✓ 3 Wikipedias

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Births

2014
Arabella Stanton, British actress, plays Hermione Granger Wikipedia: Arabella Stanton · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2005
Jack Hinshelwood, English footballer Wikipedia: Jack Hinshelwood
2005
Danielle Marsh, South Korean-Australian singer Wikipedia: Danielle (singer)
2002
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Jake Fraser-McGurk
2001
Manuel Ugarte, Uruguayan footballer Wikipedia: Manuel Ugarte (footballer) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2000
Calen Addison, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Calen Addison
2000
Milly Alcock, Australian actress Wikipedia: Milly Alcock · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2000
Loïc Badé, French footballer Wikipedia: Loïc Badé · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2000
Ken Carson, American rapper and record producer Wikipedia: Ken Carson
2000
Karina, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Karina (South Korean singer) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1996
Dele Alli, English international footballer Wikipedia: Dele Alli · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1996
Summer Walker, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Summer Walker · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1994
Brandon Montour, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Brandon Montour
1993
Florin Andone, Romanian footballer Wikipedia: Florin Andone · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1992
Sinem Dybvad Demir, Danish politician Wikipedia: Sinem Dybvad Demir
1991
Thiago Alcântara, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Thiago Alcântara · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1991
Cédric Bakambu, Congolese footballer Wikipedia: Cédric Bakambu
1991
Brennan Poole, American racing driver Wikipedia: Brennan Poole
1990
Dimitrios Anastasopoulos, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Dimitrios Anastasopoulos · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1990
Thulani Serero, South African footballer Wikipedia: Thulani Serero · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1989
Torrin Lawrence, American sprinter (died 2014) Wikipedia: Torrin Lawrence
1988
Milton Casco, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Milton Casco · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1988
Leland Irving, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Leland Irving
1987
Joss Stone, English singer-songwriter and actress[citation needed] Wikipedia: Joss Stone · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1987
Lights, Canadian singer-songwriter[citation needed] Wikipedia: Lights (musician) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1986
Sarodj Bertin, Haitian model and human rights lawyer Wikipedia: Sarodj Bertin
1986
Lena Schöneborn, German pentathlete Wikipedia: Lena Schöneborn · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1985
Pablo Hernández Domínguez, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Pablo Hernández (footballer, born 1985) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1984
Kelli Garner, American actress Wikipedia: Kelli Garner · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1984
Nikola Karabatić, French handball player Wikipedia: Nikola Karabatić · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1983
Jennifer Heil, Canadian skier Wikipedia: Jennifer Heil · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1983
Rubén Palazuelos, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Rubén Palazuelos · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1982
Ian Bell, English cricketer[citation needed] Wikipedia: Ian Bell
1982
Peeter Kümmel, Estonian skier Wikipedia: Peeter Kümmel
1981
Alessandra Ambrosio, Brazilian model[citation needed] Wikipedia: Alessandra Ambrosio · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1981
Alexandre Burrows, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Alex Burrows · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1981
Luis Flores, Dominican basketball player Wikipedia: Luis Flores (basketball) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1981
Veronica Pyke, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Veronica Pyke
1980
Keiji Tamada, Japanese footballer Wikipedia: Keiji Tamada · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1980
Mark Teixeira, American baseball player Wikipedia: Mark Teixeira · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1979
Malcolm Christie, English footballer Wikipedia: Malcolm Christie · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1979
Sebastien Grainger, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Sebastien Grainger
1979
Michel Riesen, Swiss ice hockey player Wikipedia: Michel Riesen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1977
Ivonne Teichmann, German runner Wikipedia: Ivonne Teichmann
1976
Marta Breen, Norwegian journalist, non-fiction writer, and organizational leader Wikipedia: Marta Breen
1976
Kelvim Escobar, Venezuelan baseball player Wikipedia: Kelvim Escobar · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1976
Kotomitsuki Keiji, Japanese sumo wrestler Wikipedia: Kotomitsuki Keiji · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1974
Àlex Corretja, Spanish tennis player and coach Wikipedia: Àlex Corretja · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1974
Ashot Danielyan, Armenian weightlifter Wikipedia: Ashot Danielyan
1974
David Jassy, Swedish singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: David Jassy
1974
Tom Thacker, Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Tom Thacker (musician)
1974
Trot Nixon, American baseball player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Trot Nixon · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1973
Olivier Magne, French rugby player Wikipedia: Olivier Magne · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1973
Jennifer Esposito, American actress and writer Wikipedia: Jennifer Esposito · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1972
Balls Mahoney, American wrestler (died 2016) Wikipedia: Balls Mahoney · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1972
Allan Théo, French singer Wikipedia: Allan Théo · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1972
Jason Varitek, American baseball player and manager Wikipedia: Jason Varitek · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1971
Oliver Riedel, German bass player Wikipedia: Oliver Riedel · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1970
Trevor Linden, Canadian ice hockey player and manager Wikipedia: Trevor Linden · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1970
Whigfield, Danish singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Whigfield · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1969
Cerys Matthews, Welsh singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Cerys Matthews · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1969
Dustin Rhodes, American wrestler Wikipedia: Dustin Rhodes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1969
Michael von Grünigen, Swiss skier Wikipedia: Michael von Grünigen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1968
Sergei Lukyanenko, Kazakh-Russian journalist and author Wikipedia: Sergei Lukyanenko · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1966
Steve Scarsone, American baseball player and manager Wikipedia: Steve Scarsone
1966
Shin Seung-hun, South Korean singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Shin Seung-hun
1966
Lisa Stansfield, English singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Lisa Stansfield · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1964
Steve Azar, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Steve Azar
1964
John Cryer, English journalist and politician Wikipedia: John Cryer
1964
Johann Sebastian Paetsch, American cellist Wikipedia: Johann Sebastian Paetsch
1964
Bret Saberhagen, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Bret Saberhagen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1964
Patrick Sang, Kenyan runner Wikipedia: Patrick Sang · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1963
Billy Bowden, New Zealand cricketer and umpire Wikipedia: Billy Bowden
1963
Waldemar Fornalik, Polish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Waldemar Fornalik
1963
Elizabeth Smylie, Australian tennis player Wikipedia: Elizabeth Smylie · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1963
Eleni Tsaligopoulou, Greek singer Wikipedia: Eleni Tsaligopoulou
1962
Franck Ducheix, French fencer Wikipedia: Franck Ducheix · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1962
Mark Lawson, English journalist and author Wikipedia: Mark Lawson
1961
Vincent Gallo, American actor, director, producer, and musician Wikipedia: Vincent Gallo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1961
Doug Hopkins, American guitarist and songwriter (died 1993) Wikipedia: Doug Hopkins
1961
Nobuaki Kakuda, Japanese martial artist Wikipedia: Nobuaki Kakuda
1960
Jeremy Clarkson, English journalist and television presenter Wikipedia: Jeremy Clarkson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1959
Pierre Lacroix, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Pierre Lacroix (ice hockey, born 1959) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1959
Ana María Polo, Cuban-American lawyer and judge Wikipedia: Ana María Polo · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1959
Zahid Maleque, Bangladeshi politician Wikipedia: Zahid Maleque
1958
Stuart Adamson, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2001) Wikipedia: Stuart Adamson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1958
Lyudmila Kondratyeva, Russian sprinter Wikipedia: Lyudmila Kondratyeva · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1958
Wayne Wigham, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Wayne Wigham
1957
Tessa Dahl, daughter of Roald Dahl and Patricia Neal Wikipedia: Tessa Dahl
1955
Kevin Brady, American lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Kevin Brady
1955
Michael Callen, American singer-songwriter and AIDS activist (died 1993) Wikipedia: Michael Callen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1955
Micheal Ray Richardson, American basketball player and coach (died 2025) Wikipedia: Micheal Ray Richardson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1954
Abdullah Atalar, Turkish engineer and academic Wikipedia: Abdullah Atalar
1954
Aleksandr Averin, Azerbaijani cyclist and coach Wikipedia: Aleksandr Averin (cyclist) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1954
Francis Lickerish, English guitarist and composer Wikipedia: Francis Lickerish
1954
David Perrett, Scottish psychologist and academic Wikipedia: David Perrett
1954
Ian Redmond, English biologist and conservationist Wikipedia: Ian Redmond
1954
Willie Royster, American baseball player (died 2015) Wikipedia: Willie Royster · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1953
Guy Verhofstadt, Belgian politician, 47th Prime Minister of Belgium Wikipedia: Guy Verhofstadt · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1953
Andrew Wiles, English mathematician and academic Wikipedia: Andrew Wiles · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1952
Nancy Honeytree, American singer and guitarist Wikipedia: Nancy Honeytree
1952
Indira Samarasekera, Sri Lankan engineer and academic Wikipedia: Indira Samarasekera
1952
Peter Windsor, English-Australian journalist and sportscaster Wikipedia: Peter Windsor
1951
Paul Fox, English singer and guitarist (died 2007) Wikipedia: Paul Fox (musician)
1950
Bill Irwin, American actor and clown Wikipedia: Bill Irwin
1949
Dorothy Allison, American writer (died 2024) Wikipedia: Dorothy Allison · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1949
Bernd Eichinger, German director and producer (died 2011) Wikipedia: Bernd Eichinger · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1947
Lev Bulat, Ukrainian-Russian physicist and academic (died 2016) Wikipedia: Lev Bulat
1947
Uli Edel, German director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Uli Edel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1947
Frank Mantooth, American pianist and composer (died 2004) Wikipedia: Frank Mantooth
1947
Peter Riegert, American actor, screenwriter and film director Wikipedia: Peter Riegert · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1947
Michael T. Wright, English engineer and academic (died 2015) Wikipedia: Michael T. Wright (university administrator)
1946
Chris Burden, American sculptor, illustrator, and academic (died 2015) Wikipedia: Chris Burden · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1946
Bob Harris, English journalist and radio host Wikipedia: Bob Harris (radio presenter)
1945
John Krebs, Baron Krebs, English zoologist and academic Wikipedia: John Krebs, Baron Krebs
1944
Peter Barfuß, German footballer Wikipedia: Peter Barfuß
1944
John Milius, American director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: John Milius · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1943
John Montagu, 11th Earl of Sandwich, English businessman and politician Wikipedia: John Montagu, 11th Earl of Sandwich
1943
Harley Race, American wrestler and trainer (died 2019) Wikipedia: Harley Race · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1942
Anatoly Berezovoy, Russian colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2014) Wikipedia: Anatoly Berezovoy · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1942
Hattie Gossett, American writer Wikipedia: Hattie Gossett
1942
James Underwood, English pathologist and academic Wikipedia: James Underwood (pathologist)
1941
Ellen Goodman, American journalist and author Wikipedia: Ellen Goodman
1941
Shirley Stelfox, English actress (died 2015) Wikipedia: Shirley Stelfox
1940
Col Firmin, Australian politician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Col Firmin
1940
Władysław Komar, Polish shot putter and actor (died 1998) Wikipedia: Władysław Komar · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1939
Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, American singer and guitarist (died 2022) Wikipedia: Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson
1939
Louise Lasser, American actress Wikipedia: Louise Lasser · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1938
Gerry Baker, American soccer player and manager (died 2013) Wikipedia: Gerry Baker
1938
Michael Deaver, American politician, Deputy White House Chief of Staff (died 2007) Wikipedia: Michael Deaver
1938
Reatha King, American chemist and businesswoman Wikipedia: Reatha Clark King
1937
Jill Gascoine, English actress and author (died 2020) Wikipedia: Jill Gascoine · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1936
Brian Noble, English bishop (died 2019) Wikipedia: Brian Noble (bishop)
1935
Richard Berry, American singer-songwriter (died 1997) Wikipedia: Richard Berry (musician) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1934
Mark Strand, Canadian-born American poet, essayist, and translator (died 2014) Wikipedia: Mark Strand · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1934
Ron Pember, English actor, director and playwright (died 2022) Wikipedia: Ron Pember
1933
Tony Brown, American journalist and academic Wikipedia: Tony Brown (journalist)
1932
Joel Grey, American actor, singer, and dancer Wikipedia: Joel Grey · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1931
Lewis Jones, Welsh rugby player and coach (died 2024) Wikipedia: Lewis Jones (rugby, born 1931)
1930
Nicholas F. Brady, American businessman and politician, 68th United States Secretary of the Treasury Wikipedia: Nicholas F. Brady · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1930
Walter Krüger, German javelin thrower (died 2018) Wikipedia: Walter Krüger (athlete) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1930
Anton LaVey, American occultist, founded the Church of Satan (died 1997) Wikipedia: Anton LaVey · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1928
Ethel Kennedy, American philanthropist (died 2024) Wikipedia: Ethel Kennedy · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1928
Edwin Pope, American journalist and author (died 2017) Wikipedia: Edwin Pope
1928
Tommy Tycho, Hungarian-Australian pianist, composer, and conductor (died 2013) Wikipedia: Tommy Tycho
1927
Lokesh Chandra, Indian historian Wikipedia: Lokesh Chandra
1926
David Manker Abshire, American commander and diplomat, United States Permanent Representative to NATO (died 2014) Wikipedia: David Manker Abshire · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1926
Victor Bouchard, Canadian pianist and composer (died 2011) Wikipedia: Victor Bouchard · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1926
Karl Rebane, Estonian physicist and academic (died 2007) Wikipedia: Karl Rebane
1925
Yuriy Lituyev, Russian hurdler and commander (died 2000) Wikipedia: Yuriy Lituyev
1925
Viola Liuzzo, American civil rights activist (died 1965) Wikipedia: Viola Liuzzo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1925
Viktor Masing, Estonian botanist and ecologist (died 2001) Wikipedia: Viktor Masing
1925
Pierre Péladeau, Canadian businessman, founded Quebecor (died 1997) Wikipedia: Pierre Péladeau · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1924
Mohammad Naseem, Pakistani-English activist and politician (died 2014) Wikipedia: Mohammad Naseem
1923
George J. Maloof, Sr., American businessman (died 1980) Wikipedia: George J. Maloof Sr.
1922
Arved Viirlaid, Estonian-Canadian soldier and author (died 2015) Wikipedia: Arved Viirlaid
1921
Jim Hearn, American baseball player (died 1998) Wikipedia: Jim Hearn
1921
Jack Rayner, Australian rugby league player and coach (died 2008) Wikipedia: Jack Rayner
1920
Emilio Colombo, Italian lawyer and politician, 40th Prime Minister of Italy (died 2013) Wikipedia: Emilio Colombo · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1920
William Royer, American soldier and politician (died 2013) Wikipedia: William Royer
1919
Raymond Carr, English historian and academic (died 2015) Wikipedia: Raymond Carr · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1918
Richard Wainwright, English soldier and politician (died 2003) Wikipedia: Richard Wainwright (politician)
1917
David Westheimer, American soldier, journalist, and author (died 2005)[better source needed] Wikipedia: David Westheimer
1916
Alberto Ginastera, Argentinian pianist and composer (died 1983) Wikipedia: Alberto Ginastera · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1916
Howard W. Koch, American director and producer (died 2001) Wikipedia: Howard W. Koch · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1914
Norman McLaren, Scottish-Canadian animator, director, and producer (died 1987) Wikipedia: Norman McLaren · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1914
Robert Stanfield, Canadian economist, lawyer, and politician, 17th Premier of Nova Scotia (died 2003) Wikipedia: Robert Stanfield · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1914
Dorothy Lewis Bernstein, American mathematician (died 1988) Wikipedia: Dorothy Lewis Bernstein · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1913
Oleg Cassini, French-American fashion designer (died 2006) Wikipedia: Oleg Cassini · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1912
John Levy, American bassist and businessman (died 2012) Wikipedia: John Levy (musician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1910
António de Spínola, Portuguese general and politician, 14th President of Portugal (died 1996) Wikipedia: António de Spínola · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1908
Jane Bolin, American lawyer and judge (died 2007) Wikipedia: Jane Bolin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1908
Masaru Ibuka, Japanese businessman, co-founded Sony (died 1997) Wikipedia: Masaru Ibuka · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1908
Dan Maskell, English tennis player and sportscaster (died 1992) Wikipedia: Dan Maskell · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1908
Leo Rosten, Polish-American author and academic (died 1997) Wikipedia: Leo Rosten
1907
Paul Douglas, American actor (died 1959) Wikipedia: Paul Douglas (actor) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1906
Dale Messick, American author and illustrator (died 2005) Wikipedia: Dale Messick · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1905
Attila József, Hungarian poet and educator (died 1937) Wikipedia: Attila József · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1904
K. L. Saigal, Indian singer and actor (died 1947) Wikipedia: K. L. Saigal
1903
Misuzu Kaneko, Japanese poet (died 1930) Wikipedia: Misuzu Kaneko
1900
Sándor Márai, Hungarian journalist and author (died 1989) Wikipedia: Sándor Márai · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1899
Percy Lavon Julian, African-American chemist and academic (died 1975) Wikipedia: Percy Lavon Julian · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1896
Léo-Paul Desrosiers, Canadian journalist and author (died 1967) Wikipedia: Léo-Paul Desrosiers · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1893
Dean Acheson, American lawyer and politician, 51st United States Secretary of State (died 1971) Wikipedia: Dean Acheson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1887
Jamini Roy, Indian painter (died 1972) Wikipedia: Jamini Roy
1879
Bernhard Schmidt, Estonian-German astronomer and optician (died 1935) Wikipedia: Bernhard Schmidt · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1878
Percy Lane Oliver, British pioneer of volunteer blood donation (died 1944) Wikipedia: Percy Lane Oliver
1876
Paul Henry, Irish painter (died 1958) Wikipedia: Paul Henry (painter)
1876
Ivane Javakhishvili, Georgian historian and academic (died 1940) Wikipedia: Ivane Javakhishvili · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1873
Edward Lawson, English soldier, Victoria Cross recipient (died 1955) Wikipedia: Edward Lawson (VC)
1872
Aleksandër Stavre Drenova, Albanian poet, rilindas and author of national anthem of Albania (died 1947) Wikipedia: Aleksandër Stavre Drenova · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1871
Gyula Kellner, Hungarian runner (died 1940) Wikipedia: Gyula Kellner · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1869
Gustav Vigeland, Norwegian sculptor, designed the Nobel Peace Prize medal (died 1943) Wikipedia: Gustav Vigeland · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1867
Mark Keppel, American educator (died 1928) Wikipedia: Mark Keppel
1866
Bernard O'Dowd, Australian journalist, author, and poet (died 1953) Wikipedia: Bernard O'Dowd
1864
Johanna Elberskirchen, German author and activist (died 1943) Wikipedia: Johanna Elberskirchen
1862
William Wallace Campbell, American astronomer and academic (died 1938) Wikipedia: William Wallace Campbell · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1862
Charles Evans Hughes, American lawyer and politician, 44th United States Secretary of State (died 1948) Wikipedia: Charles Evans Hughes · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1859
Stefanos Thomopoulos, Greek historian and author (died 1939) Wikipedia: Stefanos Thomopoulos
1856
Arthur Shrewsbury, English cricketer and rugby player (died 1903) Wikipedia: Arthur Shrewsbury · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1854
Hugh Massie, Australian cricketer (died 1938) Wikipedia: Hugh Massie
1837
Elmer E. Ellsworth, American army officer and law clerk (died 1861) Wikipedia: Elmer E. Ellsworth
1830
John Douglas, English architect (died 1911) Wikipedia: John Douglas (English architect)
1827
Jyotirao Phule, Indian scholar, philosopher, and activist (died 1890) Wikipedia: Jyotirao Phule · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1825
Ferdinand Lassalle, German philosopher and jurist (died 1864) Wikipedia: Ferdinand Lassalle · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1819
Charles Hallé, German-English pianist and conductor (died 1895) Wikipedia: Charles Hallé · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1798
Macedonio Melloni, Italian physicist and academic (died 1854) Wikipedia: Macedonio Melloni · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1794
Edward Everett, English-American educator and politician, 15th Governor of Massachusetts (died 1865) Wikipedia: Edward Everett · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1770
George Canning, Irish-English lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (died 1827) Wikipedia: George Canning · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1755
James Parkinson, English surgeon, geologist, and paleontologist (died 1824) Wikipedia: James Parkinson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1749
Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, French miniaturist and portrait painter (died 1803) Wikipedia: Adélaïde Labille-Guiard · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1722
Christopher Smart, English actor, playwright, and poet (died 1771) Wikipedia: Christopher Smart · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1721
David Zeisberger, Czech-American clergyman and missionary (died 1808) Wikipedia: David Zeisberger · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1715
John Alcock, English organist and composer (died 1806) Wikipedia: John Alcock (organist) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1683
Jean-Joseph Mouret, French composer and conductor (died 1738) Wikipedia: Jean-Joseph Mouret
1658
James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton, Scottish peer (died 1712) Wikipedia: James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Hamilton
1644
Marie Jeanne Baptiste of Savoy-Nemours, Duchess of Savoy (died 1724) Wikipedia: Marie Jeanne Baptiste of Savoy-Nemours · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1592
John Eliot, English lawyer and politician (died 1632) Wikipedia: John Eliot (statesman) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1591
Bartholomeus Strobel, Silezian painter (died 1650) Wikipedia: Bartholomeus Strobel
1493
George I, Duke of Pomerania (died 1531) Wikipedia: George I of Pomerania · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1374
Roger Mortimer, 4th Earl of March, heir to the throne of England (died 1398) Wikipedia: Roger Mortimer, 4th Earl of March · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1370
Frederick I, Elector of Saxony (died 1428) Wikipedia: Frederick I, Elector of Saxony · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1357
John I of Portugal (died 1433) Wikipedia: John I of Portugal · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1348
Andronikos IV Palaiologos, Byzantine Emperor (died 1385) Wikipedia: Andronikos IV Palaiologos · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1184
William of Winchester, Lord of Lüneburg (died 1213) Wikipedia: William of Winchester, Lord of Lunenburg · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
145
Septimius Severus, Roman emperor (probable; died 211) Wikipedia: AD 145 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias

Deaths

2026
Phil Garner, American baseball player and manager (born 1949) Wikipedia: Phil Garner
2025
Mike Berry, British singer and actor (born 1942) Wikipedia: Mike Berry (singer)
2024
Park Bo-ram, South Korean singer (born 1994) Wikipedia: Park Bo-ram · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2021
Mauro Viale, Argentine journalist (born 1947) Wikipedia: Mauro Viale · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2020
John Horton Conway, English mathematician (born 1937) Wikipedia: John Horton Conway · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
2017
J. Geils, American singer and guitarist (born 1946) Wikipedia: J. Geils · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2017
Mark Wainberg, Canadian researcher and HIV/AIDS activist (born 1945) Wikipedia: Mark Wainberg · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2015
Jimmy Gunn, American football player (born 1948) Wikipedia: Jimmy Gunn
2015
Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, Bangladeshi journalist and politician (born 1952) Wikipedia: Muhammad Kamaruzzaman
2015
François Maspero, French journalist and author (born 1932) Wikipedia: François Maspero · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2015
Hanut Singh, Indian general (born 1933) Wikipedia: Hanut Singh (soldier)
2015
Tekena Tamuno, Nigerian historian and academic (born 1932) Wikipedia: Tekena Tamuno
2014
Rolf Brem, Swiss sculptor and illustrator (born 1926) Wikipedia: Rolf Brem · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2014
Edna Doré, English actress (born 1921) Wikipedia: Edna Doré
2014
Bill Henry, American baseball player (born 1927) Wikipedia: Bill Henry (baseball, born 1927)
2014
Lou Hudson, American basketball player and sportscaster (born 1944) Wikipedia: Lou Hudson · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2014
Myer S. Kripke, American rabbi and scholar (born 1914) Wikipedia: Myer S. Kripke
2014
Sergey Nepobedimy, Russian engineer (born 1921) Wikipedia: Sergey Nepobedimy
2014
Jesse Winchester, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1944) Wikipedia: Jesse Winchester
2013
Don Blackman, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (born 1953) Wikipedia: Don Blackman
2013
Sue Draheim, American fiddler (born1949) Wikipedia: Sue Draheim
2013
Grady Hatton, American baseball player, coach, and manager (born 1922) Wikipedia: Grady Hatton
2013
Thomas Hemsley, English actor and singer (born 1927) Wikipedia: Thomas Hemsley
2013
Hilary Koprowski, Polish-American virologist and immunologist (born 1916) Wikipedia: Hilary Koprowski · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2013
Gilles Marchal, French singer-songwriter (born 1944) Wikipedia: Gilles Marchal
2013
Maria Tallchief, American ballerina (born 1925) Wikipedia: Maria Tallchief
2013
Clorindo Testa, Italian-Argentinian architect (born 1923) Wikipedia: Clorindo Testa · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2013
Jonathan Winters, American comedian, actor and screenwriter (born 1925) Wikipedia: Jonathan Winters · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2012
Ahmed Ben Bella, Algerian soldier and politician, 1st President of Algeria (born 1916) Wikipedia: Ahmed Ben Bella · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
2012
Roger Caron, Canadian criminal and author (born 1938) Wikipedia: Roger Caron
2012
Tippy Dye, American basketball player and coach (born 1915) Wikipedia: Tippy Dye
2012
Hal McKusick, American saxophonist, clarinet player, and flute player (born 1924) Wikipedia: Hal McKusick
2012
Agustin Roman, American bishop (born 1928) Wikipedia: Agustin Roman
2011
Larry Sweeney, American wrestler and manager (born 1981) Wikipedia: Larry Sweeney · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2010
Julia Tsenova, Bulgarian pianist and composer (born 1948) Wikipedia: Julia Tsenova · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2009
Gerda Gilboe, Danish actress and singer (born 1914) Wikipedia: Gerda Gilboe
2009
Vishnu Prabhakar, Indian author and playwright (born 1912) Wikipedia: Vishnu Prabhakar
2009
Corín Tellado, Spanish author (born 1927) Wikipedia: Corín Tellado · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2008
Merlin German, American sergeant (born 1985) Wikipedia: Merlin German
2007
Roscoe Lee Browne, American actor and director (born 1922) Wikipedia: Roscoe Lee Browne · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2007
Loïc Leferme, French diver (born 1970) Wikipedia: Loïc Leferme · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2007
Janet McDonald, American lawyer and author (born 1954) Wikipedia: Janet McDonald
2007
Ronald Speirs, Scottish-American colonel (born 1920) Wikipedia: Ronald Speirs · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2007
Kurt Vonnegut, American novelist, short story writer, and playwright (born 1922) Wikipedia: Kurt Vonnegut · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
2006
June Pointer, American singer (born 1953) Wikipedia: June Pointer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2006
DeShaun Holton, American rapper and actor (born 1973) Wikipedia: Proof (rapper) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
2005
André François, Romanian-French cartoonist, painter, and sculptor (born 1915) Wikipedia: André François (cartoonist) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2005
Lucien Laurent, French footballer and coach (born 1907) Wikipedia: Lucien Laurent · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2003
Cecil Howard Green, English-American geophysicist and businessman, founded Texas Instruments (born 1900) Wikipedia: Cecil Howard Green · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2001
Harry Secombe, Welsh-English actor (born 1921) Wikipedia: Harry Secombe · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2000
Diana Darvey, English actress, singer and dancer (born 1945) Wikipedia: Diana Darvey
1999
William H. Armstrong, American author and educator (born 1911) Wikipedia: William H. Armstrong (author)
1997
Muriel McQueen Fergusson, Canadian lawyer and politician, Canadian Speaker of the Senate (born 1899) Wikipedia: Muriel McQueen Fergusson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1997
Wang Xiaobo, contemporary Chinese novelist and essayist (born 1952) Wikipedia: Wang Xiaobo
1996
Jessica Dubroff, American pilot (born 1988) Wikipedia: Jessica Dubroff
1992
James Brown, American actor and singer (born 1920) Wikipedia: James Brown (actor) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1992
Eve Merriam, American author and poet (born 1916) Wikipedia: Eve Merriam · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1992
Alejandro Obregón, Colombian painter, sculptor, and engraver (born 1920) Wikipedia: Alejandro Obregón · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1991
Walker Cooper, American baseball player and manager (born 1915) Wikipedia: Walker Cooper
1991
Bruno Hoffmann. German glass harp player (born 1913) Wikipedia: Bruno Hoffmann
1990
Harold Ballard, Canadian businessman (born 1903) Wikipedia: Harold Ballard · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1987
Erskine Caldwell, American novelist and short story writer (born 1903) Wikipedia: Erskine Caldwell · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1987
Primo Levi, Italian chemist and author (born 1919) Wikipedia: Primo Levi · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1985
Bunny Ahearne, Irish-born English businessman (born 1900) Wikipedia: Bunny Ahearne · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1985
John Gilroy, English artist and illustrator (born 1898) Wikipedia: John Gilroy (artist)
1985
Enver Hoxha, Albanian educator and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Albania (born 1908) Wikipedia: Enver Hoxha · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1984
Edgar V. Saks, Estonian historian and politician, Estonian Minister of Education (born 1910) Wikipedia: Edgar V. Saks
1983
Dolores del Río, Mexican actress (born 1904) Wikipedia: Dolores del Río · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1981
Caroline Gordon, American author and critic (born 1895) Wikipedia: Caroline Gordon
1980
Ümit Kaftancıoğlu, Turkish journalist and producer (born 1935) Wikipedia: Ümit Kaftancıoğlu
1977
Jacques Prévert, French poet and screenwriter (born 1900) Wikipedia: Jacques Prévert · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1977
Phanishwar Nath 'Renu', Indian author and activist (born 1921) Wikipedia: Phanishwar Nath Renu
1974
Ernst Ziegler, German actor (born 1894) Wikipedia: Ernst Ziegler
1970
Cathy O'Donnell, American actress (born 1923) Wikipedia: Cathy O'Donnell · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1970
John O'Hara, American novelist and short story writer (born 1905) Wikipedia: John O'Hara · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1967
Thomas Farrell, American general (born 1891) Wikipedia: Thomas Farrell (United States Army officer)
1967
Donald Sangster, Jamaican lawyer and politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Jamaica (born 1911) Wikipedia: Donald Sangster · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1962
Ukichiro Nakaya, Japanese physicist and academic (born 1900) Wikipedia: Ukichiro Nakaya · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1962
George Poage, American hurdler and educator (born 1880) Wikipedia: George Poage · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1962
Axel Revold, Norwegian painter (born 1887) Wikipedia: Axel Revold
1960
Rosa Grünberg, Swedish actress (born 1878) Wikipedia: Rosa Grünberg
1958
Konstantin Yuon, Russian painter and educator (born 1875) Wikipedia: Konstantin Yuon
1954
Paul Specht, American violinist and bandleader (born 1895) Wikipedia: Paul Specht
1953
Kid Nichols, American baseball player and manager (born 1869) Wikipedia: Kid Nichols
1939
Kurtdereli Mehmet, Turkish wrestler (born 1864) Wikipedia: Kurtdereli Mehmet
1926
Luther Burbank, American botanist and academic (born 1849) Wikipedia: Luther Burbank · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1918
Otto Wagner, Austrian architect and urban planner (born 1841) Wikipedia: Otto Wagner · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1916
Richard Harding Davis, American journalist and author (born 1864) Wikipedia: Richard Harding Davis · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1908
Henry Bird, English chess player and author (born 1829) Wikipedia: Henry Bird (chess player) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1906
James Anthony Bailey, American businessman, co-founded Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (born 1847) Wikipedia: James Anthony Bailey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1906
Francis Pharcellus Church, American journalist and publisher, co-founded Armed Forces Journal and The Galaxy Magazine (born 1839) Wikipedia: Francis Pharcellus Church
1903
Gemma Galgani, Italian mystic and saint (born 1878) Wikipedia: Gemma Galgani · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1902
Wade Hampton III, Confederate general and politician, 77th Governor of South Carolina (born 1818) Wikipedia: Wade Hampton III · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1895
Julius Lothar Meyer, German chemist (born 1830) Wikipedia: Lothar Meyer · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1894
Constantin Lipsius, German architect and theorist (born 1832) Wikipedia: Constantin Lipsius · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1890
David de Jahacob Lopez Cardozo, Dutch Talmudist (born 1808) Wikipedia: David de Jahacob Lopez Cardozo
1890
Joseph Merrick, English man with severe deformities (born 1862) Wikipedia: Joseph Merrick · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1873
Edward Canby, American general (born 1817) Wikipedia: Edward Canby
1870
Justo José de Urquiza, Argentine general, politician and first constitutional president of Argentina (born 1801) Wikipedia: Justo José de Urquiza · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1861
Francisco González Bocanegra, Mexican poet and composer (born 1824) Wikipedia: Francisco González Bocanegra · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1856
Juan Santamaría, Costa Rican soldier (born 1831) Wikipedia: Juan Santamaría · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1798
Karl Wilhelm Ramler, German poet and academic (born 1725) Wikipedia: Karl Wilhelm Ramler · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1783
Nikita Ivanovich Panin, Polish-Russian politician, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1718) Wikipedia: Nikita Panin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1723
John Robinson, English bishop and diplomat (born 1650) Wikipedia: John Robinson (bishop of London)
1712
Richard Simon, French priest and critic (born 1638) Wikipedia: Richard Simon (priest) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1626
Marino Ghetaldi, Ragusan mathematician and physicist (born 1568)[citation needed] Wikipedia: Marino Ghetaldi · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1612
Emanuel van Meteren, Flemish historian and author (born 1535) Wikipedia: Emanuel van Meteren
1612
Edward Wightman, English minister and martyr (born 1566) Wikipedia: Edward Wightman
1609
John Lumley, 1st Baron Lumley, English noble (born 1533) Wikipedia: John Lumley, 1st Baron Lumley
1587
Thomas Bromley, English lord chancellor (born 1530) Wikipedia: Thomas Bromley
1554
Thomas Wyatt the Younger, English rebel leader (born 1521) Wikipedia: Thomas Wyatt the Younger · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1512
Gaston de Foix, French military commander (born 1489) Wikipedia: Gaston of Foix, Duke of Nemours · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1447
Henry Beaufort, Cardinal, Lord Chancellor of England (born 1377) Wikipedia: Henry Beaufort · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1349
Ramadan ibn Alauddin, first known Muslim from Korea Wikipedia: Ramadan ibn Alauddin
1240
Llywelyn the Great, Welsh prince (born 1172) Wikipedia: Llywelyn ab Iorwerth · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1165
Stephen IV, king of Hungary and Croatia Wikipedia: Stephen IV of Hungary · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1079
Stanislaus of Szczepanów, bishop of Kraków (born 1030) Wikipedia: Stanislaus of Szczepanów · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1077
Anawrahta, king of Burma and founder of the Pagan Empire (born 1014) Wikipedia: Anawrahta · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1034
Romanos III Argyros, Byzantine emperor (born 968) Wikipedia: Romanos III Argyros · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
924
Herman I, chancellor and archbishop of Cologne Wikipedia: Herman I (archbishop of Cologne) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
678
Donus, pope of the Catholic Church (born 610) Wikipedia: Pope Donus · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
618
Yang Guang, Chinese emperor of the Sui Dynasty (born 569) Wikipedia: Emperor Yang of Sui · ✓ 2 Wikipedias

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