Events on August 2 include:
- World War II: After the Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 is rammed and sunk by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri, Lt. John F. Kennedy, future U.S. president, saves all but two of his crew (1943)
- Leo Szilard penned a letter, signed by Albert Einstein and addressed to U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt, warning that Germany may develop atomic bombs, leading to the establishment of the Manhattan Project (1939)
- At the California Institute of Technology, American physicist Carl David Anderson proved the existence of antimatter with the discovery of the positron, for which he would receive the 1936 Nobel Prize in Physics (1932)
This page gathers 58 events, 256 births and 119 deaths recorded on this day, from 338 BC to 2014.
Events · United States
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1943
World War II: After the Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 is rammed and sunk by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri, Lt. John F. Kennedy, future U.S. president, saves all but two of his crew. Wikipedia: World War II
Archive: WORLD WAR II: Casualty Evaucation by jeep — Wellcome Collection · Europeana -
1939
Leo Szilard penned a letter, signed by Albert Einstein and addressed to U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt, warning that Germany may develop atomic bombs, leading to the establishment of the Manhattan Project. Wikipedia: Leo Szilard
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1932
At the California Institute of Technology, American physicist Carl David Anderson proved the existence of antimatter with the discovery of the positron, for which he would receive the 1936 Nobel Prize in Physics. Wikipedia: California Institute of Technology
Archive: Frimärke ur Gösta Bodmans filatelistiska motivsamling, påbörjad 1950. Frimärke från U.S.A., 1948. Motiv av Astronomiskt observatorium på Palomar "berget med det största teleskopet i världen. Kalifornien. - Administreras gemensamt av: California Institute of Technology och The Carnegie Institution. Invigning i 1948." — Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology · Europeana
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1923
Calvin Coolidge became the 30th president of the United States after Warren G. Harding suffered a fatal heart attack. Wikipedia: Calvin Coolidge
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1790
The first United States census was officially completed, with the nation's residential population enumerated to be 3,929,214. Wikipedia: 1790 United States census
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1776
American Revolution: The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress takes place. Wikipedia: American Revolution
Archive: map from "The American Revolution". — The British Library, 1891 · Europeana
Around the world
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2014
At least 146 people are killed and more than 114 injured in a factory explosion in Kunshan, Jiangsu, China. Wikipedia: 2014 Kunshan explosion
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2008
A taxi driver is murdered in Bangkok by a teenager addicted to video games leading to the Thai government banning the sale of Grand Theft Auto. Wikipedia: Murder of Khuan Phokaeng
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2007
Raúl Iturriaga, a former deputy director of the Chilean secret police, was captured in Viña del Mar after having been on the run following a kidnapping conviction. Wikipedia: Raúl Iturriaga
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2005
Air France Flight 358 lands at Toronto Pearson International Airport and runs off the runway, causing the plane to burst into flames, leaving 12 injuries and no fatalities. Wikipedia: Air France Flight 358
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1999
The Gaisal train disaster claims 285 lives in Assam, India. Wikipedia: Gaisal train collision
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1991
Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on STS-43 to deploy the TDRS-5 satellite. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle Atlantis
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1990
Iraqi invasion of Kuwait: Iraq invades Kuwait and temporarily establishes the Republic of Kuwait puppet state on the orders of Saddam Hussein, eventually leading to the Gulf War. Wikipedia: Iraqi invasion of Kuwait
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1989
Pakistan is re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations after having restored democracy for the first time since 1972. Wikipedia: Pakistan
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1989
A massacre is carried out by an Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka killing 64 ethnic Tamil civilians. Wikipedia: 1989 Valvettiturai massacre
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1986
The animated film Castle in the Sky, the first from Studio Ghibli, was released. Wikipedia: Castle in the Sky
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1985
Delta Air Lines Flight 191, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, crashes at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport killing 137. Wikipedia: Delta Air Lines Flight 191
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1982
The Helsinki Metro, the first rapid transit system of Finland, is opened to the general public. Wikipedia: Helsinki Metro
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1980
A bomb explodes at the railway station in Bologna, Italy, killing 85 people and wounding more than 200. Wikipedia: Bologna massacre
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1973
A flash fire killed 50 people at a leisure centre in Douglas, Isle of Man. Wikipedia: Summerland disaster
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1971
The English rock band the Who released Who's Next, their only album to top the UK charts. Wikipedia: The Who
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1968
An earthquake hits Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines killing more than 270 people and wounding 261. Wikipedia: 1968 Casiguran earthquake
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1947
Star Dust, a British South American Airways airliner, crashed into Mount Tupungato in the Argentine Andes; its wreckage was not found until 1998. Wikipedia: 1947 BSAA Avro Lancastrian Star Dust accident
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1945
World War II: The Potsdam Conference ends. Wikipedia: Potsdam Conference
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1944
ASNOM: Birth of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia, celebrated as Day of the Republic in North Macedonia. Wikipedia: Anti-fascist Assembly for the National Liberation of Macedonia
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1944
World War II: The largest trade convoy of the world wars arrives safely in the Western Approaches. Wikipedia: Convoy HX 300
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1943
The Holocaust: Jewish prisoners stage a revolt at Treblinka, one of the deadliest of Nazi death camps where approximately 900,000 persons were murdered in less than 18 months. Wikipedia: The Holocaust
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1937
The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 is passed in America, the effect of which is to render marijuana and all its by-products illegal. Wikipedia: Marihuana Tax Act of 1937
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1934
Reichskanzler Adolf Hitler becomes Führer of Germany following the death of President Paul von Hindenburg. Wikipedia: Chancellor of Germany
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1922
A typhoon hits Shantou, Republic of China, killing more than 50,000 people. Wikipedia: 1922 Shantou typhoon
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1920
Nepalese author Krishna Lal Adhikari (pictured) was sentenced to nine years in prison for publishing a book about the cultivation of corn alleged to contain attacks on the ruling dynasty. Wikipedia: Krishna Lal Adhikari
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1918
The first general strike in Canadian history takes place in Vancouver. Wikipedia: General strike
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1916
An explosion, blamed on Austro-Hungarian saboteurs, sank the Italian dreadnought Leonardo da Vinci. Wikipedia: Austria-Hungary
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1914
The French army's general headquarters was activated in anticipation of war with Germany. Wikipedia: Grand Quartier Général (1914–1919)
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1914
World War I: The German occupation of Luxembourg begins. Wikipedia: World War I
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1909
End of the Tragic Week in Barcelona, a series of antiwar and antigovernment protests in Spain and especially in Barcelona. Wikipedia: Tragic Week (Spain)
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1903
The Ilinden–Preobrazhenie Uprising against the Ottoman Empire begins. Wikipedia: Ilinden–Preobrazhenie Uprising
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1897
Anglo-Afghan War: The Siege of Malakand ends when a relief column is able to reach the British garrison in the Malakand states. Wikipedia: Anglo-Afghan War
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1873
The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operating the first cable car in San Francisco's famous cable car system. Wikipedia: Clay Street Hill Railroad
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1870
One of the world's earliest underground tube railways opened in the Tower Subway (interior depicted), a tunnel beneath the River Thames in London. Wikipedia: Tower Subway
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1869
Japan's Edo society class system is abolished as part of the Meiji Restoration reforms. Wikipedia: Edo society
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1858
The Government of India Act 1858 replaces Company rule in India with that of the British Raj. Wikipedia: Government of India Act 1858
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1830
July Revolution: Charles X of France abdicates the throne in favor of his grandson Henri. Wikipedia: July Revolution
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1798
French Revolutionary Wars: The Battle of the Nile concludes in a British victory. Wikipedia: French Revolutionary Wars
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1784
The first British mail coach service runs from Bristol to London. Wikipedia: Mail coach
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1610
During Henry Hudson's search for the Northwest Passage, he sails into what is now known as Hudson Bay. Wikipedia: Henry Hudson
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1492
The Jews are expelled from Spain: 40,000–200,000 leave. Sultan Bayezid II of the Ottoman Empire, learning of this, dispatches the Ottoman Navy to bring the Jews safely to Ottoman lands, mainly to the cities of Thessaloniki (in modern-day Greece) and İzmir (in modern-day Turkey). Wikipedia: Expulsion of Jews from Spain
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1415
Thomas Grey is executed for participating in the Southampton Plot. Wikipedia: Thomas Grey (conspirator)
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1377
Russian troops are defeated by forces of the Blue Horde Khan Arapsha in the Battle on Pyana River. Wikipedia: Blue Horde
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1343
After the execution of her husband, Jeanne de Clisson sells her estates and raises a force of men with which to attack French shipping and ports. Wikipedia: Jeanne de Clisson
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1274
Edward I of England returns from the Ninth Crusade and is crowned King seventeen days later. Wikipedia: Edward I
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1100
While on a hunting trip in the New Forest, King William II of England was killed by an arrow through the lung loosed by one of his own men. Wikipedia: New Forest
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932
After a two-year siege, the city of Toledo, in Spain, surrenders to the forces of the Caliph of Córdoba Abd al-Rahman III, assuming an important victory in his campaign to subjugate the Central March. Wikipedia: Toledo, Spain
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461
Unpopular among the Senate aristocracy for his reforming efforts, Roman emperor Majorian was deposed by Ricimer and executed five days later. Wikipedia: Roman Senate
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47 BC
Julius Caesar defeats Pharnaces II of Pontus in the battle of Zela. Wikipedia: Julius Caesar
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49 BC
Caesar, who marched to Spain earlier in the year, leaving Marcus Antonius in charge of Italy, defeats Pompey's general Afranius and Petreius in Ilerda (Lerida) north of the Ebro river. Wikipedia: Julius Caesar
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216 BC
The Carthaginian army led by Hannibal defeats a numerically superior Roman army at the Battle of Cannae. Wikipedia: Carthage
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338 BC
An allied army led by Philip II of Macedon overcame the forces of city-states led by Athens and Thebes at the Battle of Chaeronea, securing Macedonian hegemony over the majority of ancient Greece. Wikipedia: Philip II of Macedon
World days
No entries.
Technology
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2008
A taxi driver is murdered in Bangkok by a teenager addicted to video games leading to the Thai government banning the sale of Grand Theft Auto. Wikipedia: Murder of Khuan Phokaeng
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1980
A bomb explodes at the railway station in Bologna, Italy, killing 85 people and wounding more than 200. Wikipedia: Bologna massacre
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1873
The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operating the first cable car in San Francisco's famous cable car system. Wikipedia: Clay Street Hill Railroad
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1870
One of the world's earliest underground tube railways opened in the Tower Subway (interior depicted), a tunnel beneath the River Thames in London. Wikipedia: Tower Subway
Science
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1939
Leo Szilard penned a letter, signed by Albert Einstein and addressed to U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt, warning that Germany may develop atomic bombs, leading to the establishment of the Manhattan Project. Wikipedia: Leo Szilard
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1932
At the California Institute of Technology, American physicist Carl David Anderson proved the existence of antimatter with the discovery of the positron, for which he would receive the 1936 Nobel Prize in Physics. Wikipedia: California Institute of Technology
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1991
Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on STS-43 to deploy the TDRS-5 satellite. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle Atlantis
Business
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1937
The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 is passed in America, the effect of which is to render marijuana and all its by-products illegal. Wikipedia: Marihuana Tax Act of 1937
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1858
The Government of India Act 1858 replaces Company rule in India with that of the British Raj. Wikipedia: Government of India Act 1858
Sport
No entries.
Culture
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1986
The animated film Castle in the Sky, the first from Studio Ghibli, was released. Wikipedia: Castle in the Sky
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1971
The English rock band the Who released Who's Next, their only album to top the UK charts. Wikipedia: The Who
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1920
Nepalese author Krishna Lal Adhikari (pictured) was sentenced to nine years in prison for publishing a book about the cultivation of corn alleged to contain attacks on the ruling dynasty. Wikipedia: Krishna Lal Adhikari
Cars
No entries.
Births
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2006
Héctor Fort, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Héctor Fort
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2000
Varvara Gracheva, Russian tennis player Wikipedia: Varvara Gracheva
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2000
Mohammed Kudus, Ghanaian footballer Wikipedia: Mohammed Kudus
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1999
Anastasios Douvikas, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Anastasios Douvikas
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1999
Mark Lee, Korean-Canadian singer Wikipedia: Mark (rapper)
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1999
Joël Piroe, Dutch-Surinamese footballer Wikipedia: Joël Piroe
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1997
Austin Theory, American wrestler Wikipedia: Austin Theory
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1996
Keston Hiura, American baseball player Wikipedia: Keston Hiura
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1996
Simone Manuel, American swimmer Wikipedia: Simone Manuel
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1995
Kristaps Porziņģis, Latvian basketball player Wikipedia: Kristaps Porziņģis
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1995
Vikkstar123, English internet personality Wikipedia: Vikkstar123
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1994
Emil Krafth, Swedish footballer Wikipedia: Emil Krafth
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1994
Laura Pigossi, Brazilian tennis player Wikipedia: Laura Pigossi
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1994
Laremy Tunsil, American football player Wikipedia: Laremy Tunsil
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1994
MoistCr1tikal, American YouTuber and streamer Wikipedia: MoistCr1tikal
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1993
Gael Bussa, Congolese politician Wikipedia: Gael Bussa
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1993
Joey Florez, American scholar and cultural critic Wikipedia: Joey Florez
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1992
Charli XCX, English singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Charli XCX
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1991
Evander Kane, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Evander Kane
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1990
Ima Bohush, Belarusian tennis player Wikipedia: Ima Bohush
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1990
Vitalia Diatchenko, Russian tennis player Wikipedia: Vitalia Diatchenko
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1990
Skylar Diggins, American basketball player Wikipedia: Skylar Diggins
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1989
Nacer Chadli, Belgian footballer Wikipedia: Nacer Chadli
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1988
Rob Kwiet, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Rob Kwiet
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1988
Golden Tate, American football player Wikipedia: Golden Tate
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1986
Mathieu Razanakolona, Canadian skier Wikipedia: Mathieu Razanakolona
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1986
Lily Gladstone, American actress Wikipedia: Lily Gladstone
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1985
Stephen Ferris, Irish rugby player Wikipedia: Stephen Ferris
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1985
David Hart Smith, Canadian wrestler Wikipedia: Davey Boy Smith Jr.
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1984
Giampaolo Pazzini, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Giampaolo Pazzini
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1984
JD Vance, American politician, 50th vice president of the United States Wikipedia: JD Vance
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1983
Michel Bastos, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Michel Bastos
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1983
Huston Street, American baseball player Wikipedia: Huston Street
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1982
Hélder Postiga, Portuguese footballer Wikipedia: Hélder Postiga
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1982
Kerry Rhodes, American football player Wikipedia: Kerry Rhodes
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1982
Grady Sizemore, American baseball player Wikipedia: Grady Sizemore
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1981
Alexander Emelianenko, Russian mixed martial artist and boxer Wikipedia: Alexander Emelianenko
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1981
Tim Murtagh, English-Irish cricketer Wikipedia: Tim Murtagh
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1980
Ivica Banović, Croatian footballer Wikipedia: Ivica Banović
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1979
Marco Bonura, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Marco Bonura
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1979
Reuben Kosgei, Kenyan runner Wikipedia: Reuben Kosgei
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1978
Goran Gavrančić, Serbian footballer Wikipedia: Goran Gavrančić
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1978
Matt Guerrier, American baseball player Wikipedia: Matt Guerrier
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1978
Deividas Šemberas, Lithuanian footballer Wikipedia: Deividas Šemberas
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1978
Dragan Vukmir, Serbian footballer Wikipedia: Dragan Vukmir
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1977
Edward Furlong, American actor Wikipedia: Edward Furlong
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1976
Reyes Estévez, Spanish runner Wikipedia: Reyes Estévez
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1976
Jay Heaps, American soccer player and coach Wikipedia: Jay Heaps
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1976
Michael Weiss, American figure skater Wikipedia: Michael Weiss (figure skater)
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1976
Pritam Singh, Singaporean lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Pritam Singh
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1976
Sam Worthington, English-Australian actor and producer Wikipedia: Sam Worthington
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1976
Mohammad Zahid, Pakistani cricketer Wikipedia: Mohammad Zahid (cricketer)
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1975
Mineiro, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Mineiro (footballer, born 1975)
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1975
Xu Huaiwen, Chinese-German badminton player and coach Wikipedia: Huaiwen Xu
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1975
Tamás Molnár, Hungarian water polo player Wikipedia: Tamás Molnár
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1974
Phil Williams, English journalist and radio host Wikipedia: Phil Williams (presenter)
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1973
Danie Keulder, Namibian cricketer Wikipedia: Danie Keulder
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1973
Miguel Mendonça, Zimbabwean journalist and author Wikipedia: Miguel Mendonça
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1973
Susie O'Neill, Australian swimmer Wikipedia: Susie O'Neill
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1972
Mohamed Al-Deayea, Saudi Arabian footballer Wikipedia: Mohamed Al-Deayea
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1972
Muriel Bowser, American politician, Mayor of Washington, D.C. Wikipedia: Muriel Bowser
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1971
Jason Bell, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Jason Bell (rugby league)
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1971
Michael Hughes, Irish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Michael Hughes (footballer)
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1970
Tony Amonte, American ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Tony Amonte
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1970
Kevin Smith, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Kevin Smith
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1970
Philo Wallace, Barbadian cricketer Wikipedia: Philo Wallace
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1969
Cedric Ceballos, American basketball player Wikipedia: Cedric Ceballos
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1969
Fernando Couto, Portuguese footballer and manager Wikipedia: Fernando Couto
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1968
Stefan Effenberg, German footballer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Stefan Effenberg
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1968
Chrystia Freeland, Canadian politician and journalist Wikipedia: Chrystia Freeland
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1967
Aaron Krickstein, American tennis player Wikipedia: Aaron Krickstein
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1967
Aline Brosh McKenna, American screenwriter and producer Wikipedia: Aline Brosh McKenna
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1966
Takashi Iizuka, Japanese wrestler Wikipedia: Takashi Iizuka
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1966
Grainne Leahy, Irish cricketer Wikipedia: Grainne Leahy
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1966
Tim Wakefield, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2023) Wikipedia: Tim Wakefield
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1965
Joe Hockey, Australian lawyer and politician, 38th Treasurer of Australia Wikipedia: Joe Hockey
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1965
Hisanobu Watanabe, Japanese baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Hisanobu Watanabe
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1964
Frank Biela, German race car driver Wikipedia: Frank Biela
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1964
Mary-Louise Parker, American actress Wikipedia: Mary-Louise Parker
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1963
Laura Bennett, American architect and fashion designer Wikipedia: Laura Bennett
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1963
Uğur Tütüneker, Turkish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Uğur Tütüneker
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1962
Lee Mavers, English singer, songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Lee Mavers
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1962
Cynthia Stevenson, American actress Wikipedia: Cynthia Stevenson
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1961
Pete de Freitas, Trinidadian-British drummer and producer (died 1989) Wikipedia: Pete de Freitas
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1961
Cui Jian, Chinese singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Cui Jian
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1960
Linda Fratianne, American figure skater Wikipedia: Linda Fratianne
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1960
Neal Morse, American singer and keyboard player Wikipedia: Neal Morse
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1960
David Yow, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: David Yow
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1959
Jim Doughan, American actor Wikipedia: Jim Doughan
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1959
Victoria Jackson, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Victoria Jackson
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1959
Johnny Kemp, Bahamian singer-songwriter and producer (died 2015) Wikipedia: Johnny Kemp
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1959
Apollonia Kotero, American singer and actress Wikipedia: Apollonia Kotero
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1957
Jacky Rosen, United States senator Wikipedia: Jacky Rosen
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1956
Fulvio Melia, Italian-American physicist, astrophysicist, and author Wikipedia: Fulvio Melia
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1955
Caleb Carr, American historian and author (died 2024) Wikipedia: Caleb Carr
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1955
Tony Godden, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Tony Godden
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1955
Butch Vig, American drummer, songwriter, and record producer Wikipedia: Butch Vig
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1954
Sammy McIlroy, Northern Irish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Sammy McIlroy
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1953
Donnie Munro, Scottish singer and guitarist Wikipedia: Donnie Munro
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1953
Butch Patrick, American actor Wikipedia: Butch Patrick
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1953
Anthony Seldon, English historian and author Wikipedia: Anthony Seldon
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1952
Alain Giresse, French footballer and manager Wikipedia: Alain Giresse
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1951
Andrew Gold, American singer-songwriter and producer (died 2011) Wikipedia: Andrew Gold
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1951
Steve Hillage, English singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Steve Hillage
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1951
Burgess Owens, American football player and politician Wikipedia: Burgess Owens
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1951
Joe Lynn Turner, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Joe Lynn Turner
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1951
Per Westerberg, Swedish businessman and politician, Speaker of the Parliament of Sweden Wikipedia: Per Westerberg
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1950
Jussi Adler-Olsen, Danish author and publisher Wikipedia: Jussi Adler-Olsen
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1950
Sue Rodriguez, Canadian assisted suicide advocate, diagnosed with ALS (died 1994) Wikipedia: Sue Rodriguez
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1950
Ted Turner, British guitarist Wikipedia: Ted Turner (guitarist)
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1950
Alberto Iribarne, Argentine lawyer and politician (died 2026) Wikipedia: Alberto Iribarne
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1949
James Fallows, American journalist and author Wikipedia: James Fallows
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1949
Bertalan Farkas, Hungarian general and cosmonaut Wikipedia: Bertalan Farkas
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1948
Andy Fairweather Low, Welsh singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Andy Fairweather Low
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1948
Dennis Prager, American radio host and author Wikipedia: Dennis Prager
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1948
Tapan Kumar Sarkar, Indian-American electrical engineer and academic (died 2021) Wikipedia: Tapan Sarkar
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1948
James Street, American football and baseball player (died 2013) Wikipedia: James Street (American football)
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1948
Snoo Wilson, English playwright and screenwriter (died 2013) Wikipedia: Snoo Wilson
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1947
Ruth Bakke, Norwegian organist and composer Wikipedia: Ruth Bakke
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1947
Lawrence Wright, American journalist, author, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Lawrence Wright
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1946
James Howe, American journalist and author Wikipedia: James Howe
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1945
Joanna Cassidy, American actress Wikipedia: Joanna Cassidy
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1945
Alex Jesaulenko, Austrian-Australian footballer and coach Wikipedia: Alex Jesaulenko
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1945
Bunker Roy, Indian educator and activist Wikipedia: Bunker Roy
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1945
Eric Simms, Australian rugby league player and coach Wikipedia: Eric Simms (rugby league)
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1944
Jim Capaldi, English drummer and singer-songwriter (died 2005) Wikipedia: Jim Capaldi
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1944
Naná Vasconcelos, Brazilian singer and berimbau player (died 2016) Wikipedia: Naná Vasconcelos
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1943
Herbert M. Allison, American lieutenant and businessman (died 2013) Wikipedia: Herbert M. Allison
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1943
Tom Burgmeier, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Tom Burgmeier
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1943
Jon R. Cavaiani, English-American sergeant, Medal of Honor recipient (died 2014) Wikipedia: Jon R. Cavaiani
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1943
Rose Tremain, English novelist and short story writer Wikipedia: Rose Tremain
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1942
Isabel Allende, Chilean-American novelist, essayist, essayist Wikipedia: Isabel Allende
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1942
Leo Beenhakker, Dutch football manager (died 2025) Wikipedia: Leo Beenhakker
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1942
Juan Formell, Cuban singer-songwriter and bass player (died 2014) Wikipedia: Juan Formell
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1942
Nell Irvin Painter, American author and historian Wikipedia: Nell Irvin Painter
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1941
Doris Coley, American singer (died 2000) Wikipedia: Doris Coley
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1941
Jules A. Hoffmann, Luxembourgish-French biologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Jules A. Hoffmann
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1941
François Weyergans, Belgian director and screenwriter (died 2022) Wikipedia: François Weyergans
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1940
Angel Lagdameo, Filipino archbishop (died 2022) Wikipedia: Angel Lagdameo
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1940
Beko Ransome-Kuti, Nigerian physician and activist (died 2006) Wikipedia: Beko Ransome-Kuti
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1940
Will Tura, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Will Tura
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1939
Benjamin Barber, American theorist, author, and academic (died 2017) Wikipedia: Benjamin Barber
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1939
Wes Craven, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2015) Wikipedia: Wes Craven
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1939
John W. Snow, American businessman and politician, 73rd United States Secretary of the Treasury Wikipedia: John W. Snow
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1938
Dave Balon, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2007) Wikipedia: Dave Balon
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1938
Pierre de Bané, Israeli-Canadian lawyer and politician (died 2019) Wikipedia: Pierre de Bané
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1938
Terry Peck, Falkland Islander soldier (died 2006) Wikipedia: Terry Peck
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1937
Ron Brierley, New Zealand businessman Wikipedia: Ron Brierley
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1937
Billy Cannon, American football player and dentist (died 2018) Wikipedia: Billy Cannon
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1937
María Duval, Mexican actress and singer Wikipedia: María Duval (Mexican actress)
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1937
Garth Hudson, Canadian keyboard player, songwriter, and producer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Garth Hudson
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1937
Tim Bowden, Australian historian and television presenter (died 2024) Wikipedia: Tim Bowden
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1936
Anthony Payne, English composer and author (died 2021) Wikipedia: Anthony Payne
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1935
Hank Cochran, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Hank Cochran
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1934
Valery Bykovsky, Russian general and cosmonaut (died 2019) Wikipedia: Valery Bykovsky
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1933
Ioannis Varvitsiotis, Greek politician, Greek Minister of Defence Wikipedia: Ioannis Varvitsiotis
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1932
Lamar Hunt, American businessman, co-founded the American Football League and World Championship Tennis (died 2006) Wikipedia: Lamar Hunt
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1932
Peter O'Toole, British-Irish actor and producer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Peter O'Toole
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1931
Pierre DuMaine, American bishop and academic (died 2019) Wikipedia: Pierre DuMaine
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1931
Eddie Fuller, South African cricketer (died 2008) Wikipedia: Eddie Fuller
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1931
Karl Miller, English journalist and critic (died 2014) Wikipedia: Karl Miller
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1931
Viliam Schrojf, Czech footballer (died 2007) Wikipedia: Viliam Schrojf
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1930
Vali Myers, Australian painter and dancer (died 2003) Wikipedia: Vali Myers
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1929
Roy Crimmins, English trombonist and composer (died 2014) Wikipedia: Roy Crimmins
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1929
John Gale, English director and producer (died 2025) Wikipedia: John Gale (theatre producer)
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1929
Vidya Charan Shukla, Indian politician, Indian Minister of External Affairs (died 2013) Wikipedia: Vidya Charan Shukla
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1929
David Waddington, Baron Waddington, English lawyer and politician, Governor of Bermuda (died 2017) Wikipedia: David Waddington
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1929
K. M. Peyton, British children's author (died 2023) Wikipedia: K. M. Peyton
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1928
Malcolm Hilton, English cricketer (died 1990) Wikipedia: Malcolm Hilton
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1927
Peter Swinnerton-Dyer, English mathematician and academic (died 2018) Wikipedia: Peter Swinnerton-Dyer
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1926
Annie Geeraerts, Belgian actress Wikipedia: Annie Geeraerts
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1926
Geles Cabrera, Mexican sculptor (died 2026) Wikipedia: Geles Cabrera
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1925
K. Arulanandan, Ceylon-American engineer and academic (died 2004) Wikipedia: K. Arulanandan
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1925
John Dexter, English director and producer (died 1990) Wikipedia: John Dexter
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1925
John McCormack, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2017) Wikipedia: John McCormack (ice hockey)
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1925
Jorge Rafael Videla, Argentinian general and politician, 43rd President of Argentina (died 2013) Wikipedia: Jorge Rafael Videla
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1924
James Baldwin, American novelist, poet, and critic (died 1987) Wikipedia: James Baldwin
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1924
Joe Harnell, American pianist and composer (died 2005) Wikipedia: Joe Harnell
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1924
Carroll O'Connor, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2001) Wikipedia: Carroll O'Connor
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1923
Shimon Peres, Polish-Israeli lawyer and politician, 9th President of Israel (died 2016) Wikipedia: Shimon Peres
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1923
Ike Williams, American boxer (died 1994) Wikipedia: Ike Williams
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1922
Betsy Bloomingdale, American philanthropist and socialite (died 2016) Wikipedia: Betsy Bloomingdale
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1922
Geoffrey Dutton, Australian historian and author (died 1998) Wikipedia: Geoffrey Dutton
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1922
Len Murray, British trade union leader (died 2004) Wikipedia: Len Murray
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1921
George Wilson, American comics artist (died 1998) Wikipedia: George Wilson (artist)
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1920
Louis Pauwels, French journalist and author (died 1997) Wikipedia: Louis Pauwels
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1920
Augustus Rowe, Canadian physician and politician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Augustus Rowe
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1919
Nehemiah Persoff, Israeli-American actor (died 2022) Wikipedia: Nehemiah Persoff
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1917
Wah Chang, Chinese-American artist and designer (died 2003) Wikipedia: Wah Chang
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1916
Alfonso A. Ossorio, Filipino-American painter and sculptor (died 1990) Wikipedia: Alfonso A. Ossorio
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1915
Gary Merrill, American actor (died 1990) Wikipedia: Gary Merrill
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1914
Félix Leclerc, Canadian singer-songwriter, actor, and poet (died 1988) Wikipedia: Félix Leclerc
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1914
Big Walter Price, American singer-songwriter and pianist (died 2012) Wikipedia: Big Walter Price
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1914
Beatrice Straight, American actress (died 2001) Wikipedia: Beatrice Straight
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1913
Xavier Thaninayagam, Sri Lankan scholar and academic (died 1980) Wikipedia: Xavier Thaninayagam
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1912
Palle Huld, Danish actor (died 2010) Wikipedia: Palle Huld
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1912
Håkon Stenstadvold, Norwegian painter, illustrator, and critic (died 1977) Wikipedia: Håkon Stenstadvold
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1912
Vladimir Žerjavić, Croatian economist and author (died 2001) Wikipedia: Vladimir Žerjavić
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1911
Ann Dvorak, American actress (died 1979) Wikipedia: Ann Dvorak
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1910
Roger MacDougall, Scottish director, playwright, and screenwriter (died 1993) Wikipedia: Roger MacDougall
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1907
Mary Hamman, American journalist and author (died 1984) Wikipedia: Mary Hamman
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1905
Karl Amadeus Hartmann, German composer (died 1963) Wikipedia: Karl Amadeus Hartmann
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1905
Myrna Loy, American actress (died 1993) Wikipedia: Myrna Loy
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1905
Ruth Nelson, American actress (died 1992) Wikipedia: Ruth Nelson (actress)
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1902
Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria (died 1971) Wikipedia: Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria
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1902
Mina Rees, American mathematician (died 1997) Wikipedia: Mina Rees
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1900
Holling C. Holling, American author and illustrator (died 1973) Wikipedia: Holling C. Holling
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1900
Helen Morgan, American actress and singer (died 1941) Wikipedia: Helen Morgan (singer)
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1899
Charles Bennett, English director and screenwriter (died 1995) Wikipedia: Charles Bennett (screenwriter)
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1898
Ernő Nagy, Hungarian fencer (died 1977) Wikipedia: Ernő Nagy
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1897
Karl-Otto Koch, German SS officer (died 1945) Wikipedia: Karl-Otto Koch
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1897
Max Weber, Swiss lawyer and politician (died 1974) Wikipedia: Max Weber (Swiss politician)
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1895
Matt Henderson, New Zealand cricketer (died 1970) Wikipedia: Matt Henderson (cricketer)
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1894
Bertha Lutz, Brazilian feminist and scientist (died 1976) Wikipedia: Bertha Lutz
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1892
Jack L. Warner, Canadian-born American production manager and producer, co-founded Warner Bros. (died 1978) Wikipedia: Jack L. Warner
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1891
Arthur Bliss, English composer and conductor (died 1975) Wikipedia: Arthur Bliss
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1891
Viktor Zhirmunsky, Russian linguist and historian (died 1971) Wikipedia: Viktor Zhirmunsky
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1889
Margaret Lawrence, American stage actress (died 1929) Wikipedia: Margaret Lawrence (actress)
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1887
Oskar Anderson, Bulgarian-German mathematician and statistician (died 1960) Wikipedia: Oskar Anderson
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1886
John Alexander Douglas McCurdy, Canadian pilot and politician, 20th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (died 1961) Wikipedia: John Alexander Douglas McCurdy
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1884
Rómulo Gallegos, Venezuelan author and politician, 46th President of Venezuela (died 1969) Wikipedia: Rómulo Gallegos
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1882
Red Ames, American baseball player and manager (died 1936) Wikipedia: Red Ames
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1882
Albert Bloch, American painter and academic (died 1961) Wikipedia: Albert Bloch
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1880
Arthur Dove, American painter and educator (died 1946) Wikipedia: Arthur Dove
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1878
Aino Kallas, Finnish-Estonian author (died 1956) Wikipedia: Aino Kallas
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1877
Ravishankar Shukla, Indian lawyer and politician, 1st Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh (died 1956) Wikipedia: Ravishankar Shukla
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1876
Pingali Venkayya, Indian geologist, designed the Flag of India (died 1963) Wikipedia: Pingali Venkayya
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1872
George E. Stewart, Australian-American colonel, Medal of Honor recipient (died 1946) Wikipedia: George E. Stewart
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1871
John French Sloan, American painter and illustrator (died 1951) Wikipedia: John Sloan
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1870
Marianne Weber, German sociologist and suffragist (died 1954) Wikipedia: Marianne Weber
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1868
Constantine I of Greece (died 1923) Wikipedia: Constantine I of Greece
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1867
Ernest Dowson, English poet, novelist, and short story writer (died 1900) Wikipedia: Ernest Dowson
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1865
Irving Babbitt, American academic and critic (died 1933) Wikipedia: Irving Babbitt
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1865
John Radecki, Australian stained glass artist (died 1955) Wikipedia: John Radecki
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1861
Prafulla Chandra Ray, Indian chemist and academic (died 1944) Wikipedia: Prafulla Chandra Ray
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1835
Elisha Gray, American businessman, co-founded Western Electric (died 1901) Wikipedia: Elisha Gray
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1834
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, French sculptor, designed the Statue of Liberty (died 1904) Wikipedia: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
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1828
Manuel Pavía y Rodríguez de Alburquerque, Spanish general (died 1895) Wikipedia: Manuel Pavía y Rodríguez de Alburquerque
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1820
John Tyndall, Irish-English physicist and mountaineer (died 1893) Wikipedia: John Tyndall
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1815
Adolf Friedrich von Schack, German poet and historian (died 1894) Wikipedia: Adolf Friedrich von Schack
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1788
Leopold Gmelin, German chemist and academic (died 1853) Wikipedia: Leopold Gmelin
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1754
Pierre Charles L'Enfant, French-American architect and engineer, designed Washington, D.C. (died 1825) Wikipedia: Pierre Charles L'Enfant
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1740
Jean Baptiste Camille Canclaux, French general (died 1817) Wikipedia: Jean Baptiste Camille Canclaux
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1703
Lorenzo Ricci, Italian religious leader, 18th Superior General of the Society of Jesus (died 1775) Wikipedia: Lorenzo Ricci
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1702
Dietrich of Anhalt-Dessau (died 1769) Wikipedia: Dietrich of Anhalt-Dessau
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1696
Mahmud I, Ottoman sultan (died 1754) Wikipedia: Mahmud I
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1674
Philippe II, Duke of Orléans (died 1723) Wikipedia: Philippe II, Duke of Orléans
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1672
Johann Jakob Scheuchzer, Swiss paleontologist and scholar (died 1733) Wikipedia: Johann Jakob Scheuchzer
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1646
Jean-Baptiste du Casse, French admiral and buccaneer (died 1715) Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste du Casse
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1630
Estephan El Douaihy, Maronite patriarch (died 1704) Wikipedia: Estephan El Douaihy
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1627
Samuel Dirksz van Hoogstraten, Dutch painter (died 1678) Wikipedia: Samuel Dirksz van Hoogstraten
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1612
Saskia van Uylenburgh, Dutch model and wife of Rembrandt van Rijn (died 1642) Wikipedia: Saskia van Uylenburgh
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1549
Mikołaj Krzysztof "the Orphan" Radziwiłł, Polish nobleman (died 1616) Wikipedia: Mikołaj Krzysztof Radziwiłł the Orphan
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1533
Theodor Zwinger, Swiss physician and scholar (died 1588) Wikipedia: Theodor Zwinger
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1455
John Cicero, Elector of Brandenburg (died 1499) Wikipedia: John Cicero, Elector of Brandenburg
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1260
Kyawswa of Pagan, last ruler of the Pagan Kingdom (died 1299) Wikipedia: Kyawswa of Pagan
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2023
Nitin Chandrakant Desai, Indian art director, production designer, and film and television producer (born 1965) Wikipedia: Nitin Chandrakant Desai
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2022
Vin Scully, American sportscaster and game show host (born 1927) Wikipedia: Vin Scully
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2020
Suzanne Perlman, Hungarian-Dutch visual artist (born 1922) Wikipedia: Suzanne Perlman
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2017
Judith Jones, American literary and cookbook editor (born 1924) Wikipedia: Judith Jones
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2016
Terence Bayler, New Zealand actor (born 1930) Wikipedia: Terence Bayler
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2016
David Huddleston, American actor (born 1930) Wikipedia: David Huddleston
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2016
Franciszek Macharski, Polish cardinal (born 1927) Wikipedia: Franciszek Macharski
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2016
Ahmed Zewail, Egyptian-American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1946) Wikipedia: Ahmed Zewail
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2015
Forrest Bird, American pilot and engineer (born 1921) Wikipedia: Forrest Bird
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2015
Giovanni Conso, Italian jurist and politician, Italian Minister of Justice (born 1922) Wikipedia: Giovanni Conso
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2015
Piet Fransen, Dutch footballer (born 1936) Wikipedia: Piet Fransen
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2015
Jack Spring, American baseball player (born 1933) Wikipedia: Jack Spring
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2014
Ed Joyce, American journalist (born 1932) Wikipedia: Ed Joyce (journalist)
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2014
Billie Letts, American author and educator (born 1938) Wikipedia: Billie Letts
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2014
Barbara Prammer, Austrian social worker and politician (born 1954) Wikipedia: Barbara Prammer
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2014
James Thompson, American-Finnish author (born 1964) Wikipedia: James Thompson (crime writer)
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2013
Julius L. Chambers, American lawyer and activist (born 1936) Wikipedia: Julius L. Chambers
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2013
Richard E. Dauch, American businessman, co-founded American Axle (born 1942) Wikipedia: Richard E. Dauch
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2013
Alla Kushnir, Russian–Israeli chess player (born 1941) Wikipedia: Alla Kushnir
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2012
Gabriel Horn, English biologist and academic (born 1927) Wikipedia: Gabriel Horn
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2012
Magnus Isacsson, Canadian director and producer (born 1948) Wikipedia: Magnus Isacsson
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2012
Jimmy Jones, American singer-songwriter (born 1930) Wikipedia: Jimmy Jones (singer)
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2012
John Keegan, English historian and journalist (born 1934) Wikipedia: John Keegan
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2012
Bernd Meier, German footballer (born 1972) Wikipedia: Bernd Meier
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2012
Marguerite Piazza, American soprano (born 1920) Wikipedia: Marguerite Piazza
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2011
José Sanchis Grau, Spanish author and illustrator (born 1932) Wikipedia: José Sanchis Grau
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2008
Fujio Akatsuka, Japanese illustrator (born 1935) Wikipedia: Fujio Akatsuka
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2007
Chauncey Bailey, American journalist (born 1950) Wikipedia: Chauncey Bailey
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2005
Steven Vincent, American journalist and author (born 1955) Wikipedia: Steven Vincent
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2004
Ferenc Berényi, Hungarian painter and academic (born 1929) Wikipedia: Ferenc Berényi
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2004
François Craenhals, Belgian illustrator (born 1926) Wikipedia: François Craenhals
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2004
Heinrich Mark, Estonian lawyer and politician, 5th prime minister of Estonia in exile (born 1911) Wikipedia: Heinrich Mark
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2003
Peter Safar, Austrian-American physician and academic (born 1924) Wikipedia: Peter Safar
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1999
Willie Morris, American writer (born 1934) Wikipedia: Willie Morris
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1998
Shari Lewis, American television host and puppeteer (born 1933) Wikipedia: Shari Lewis
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1997
William S. Burroughs, American novelist, short story writer, and essayist (born 1914) Wikipedia: William S. Burroughs
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1997
Harald Kihle, Norwegian painter and illustrator (born 1905) Wikipedia: Harald Kihle
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1997
Fela Kuti, Nigerian singer-songwriter and activist (born 1938) Wikipedia: Fela Kuti
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1996
Michel Debré, French lawyer and politician, 150th prime minister of France (born 1912) Wikipedia: Michel Debré
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1996
Obdulio Varela, Uruguayan footballer and manager (born 1917) Wikipedia: Obdulio Varela
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1996
Mohamed Farrah Aidid, Somali general and politician, 5th president of Somalia (born 1934) Wikipedia: Mohamed Farrah Aidid
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1996
Sergey Golovkin, Russian serial killer and rapist, last person executed by Russia (born 1959) Wikipedia: Sergey Golovkin
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1992
Michel Berger, French singer-songwriter and producer (born 1947) Wikipedia: Michel Berger
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1990
Norman Maclean, American short story writer and essayist (born 1902) Wikipedia: Norman Maclean
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1990
Edwin Richfield, English actor and screenwriter (born 1921) Wikipedia: Edwin Richfield
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1988
Joe Carcione, American activist and author (born 1914) Wikipedia: Joe Carcione
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1988
Raymond Carver, American short story writer and poet (born 1938) Wikipedia: Raymond Carver
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1986
Roy Cohn, American lawyer and politician (born 1927) Wikipedia: Roy Cohn
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1983
James Jamerson, American bass player (born 1936) Wikipedia: James Jamerson
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1981
Kieran Doherty, Irish republican, died on hunger strike (born 1955) Wikipedia: Kieran Doherty (hunger striker)
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1981
Stefanie Clausen, Danish diver (born 1900) Wikipedia: Stefanie Clausen
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1979
Thurman Munson, American baseball player (born 1947) Wikipedia: Thurman Munson
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1978
Carlos Chávez, Mexican composer and conductor (born 1899) Wikipedia: Carlos Chávez
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1978
Antony Noghès, French businessman, founded the Monaco Grand Prix (born 1890) Wikipedia: Antony Noghès
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1976
László Kalmár, Hungarian mathematician and academic (born 1905) Wikipedia: László Kalmár
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1976
Fritz Lang, Austrian-American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1890) Wikipedia: Fritz Lang
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1974
Douglas Hawkes, English race car driver and businessman (born 1893) Wikipedia: Douglas Hawkes
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1973
Ismail Abdul Rahman, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia (born 1915) Wikipedia: Ismail Abdul Rahman
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1973
Jean-Pierre Melville, French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1917) Wikipedia: Jean-Pierre Melville
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1972
Brian Cole, American bass player (born 1942) Wikipedia: Brian Cole (musician)
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1972
Paul Goodman, American psychotherapist and author (born 1911) Wikipedia: Paul Goodman
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1972
Helen Hoyt, American poet and author (born 1887) Wikipedia: Helen Hoyt
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1970
Angus MacFarlane-Grieve, English academic, mathematician, rower, and soldier (born 1891) Wikipedia: Angus MacFarlane-Grieve
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1967
Walter Terence Stace, English-American epistemologist, philosopher, and academic (born 1886) Wikipedia: Walter Terence Stace
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1963
Oliver La Farge, American anthropologist and author (born 1901) Wikipedia: Oliver La Farge
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1955
Alfred Lépine, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1901) Wikipedia: Alfred Lépine
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1955
Wallace Stevens, American poet and educator (born 1879) Wikipedia: Wallace Stevens
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1945
Pietro Mascagni, Italian composer and educator (born 1863) Wikipedia: Pietro Mascagni
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1939
Harvey Spencer Lewis, American mystic and author (born 1883) Wikipedia: Harvey Spencer Lewis
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1937
Artur Sirk, Estonian soldier, lawyer, and politician (born 1900) Wikipedia: Artur Sirk
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1934
Paul von Hindenburg, German field marshal and politician, 2nd president of Germany (born 1847) Wikipedia: Paul von Hindenburg
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1923
Warren G. Harding, American journalist and politician, 29th president of the United States (born 1865) Wikipedia: Warren G. Harding
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1923
Joseph Whitty, Irish Republican died on hunger strike during the 1923 Irish Hunger Strikes (born 1904) Wikipedia: Joseph Whitty
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1922
Alexander Graham Bell, Scottish-Canadian engineer, invented the telephone (born 1847) Wikipedia: Alexander Graham Bell
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1921
Enrico Caruso, Italian tenor and actor (born 1873) Wikipedia: Enrico Caruso
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1915
John Downer, Australian politician, 16th premier of South Australia (born 1843) Wikipedia: John Downer
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1913
Ferenc Pfaff, Hungarian architect and academic, designed Zagreb Central Station (born 1851) Wikipedia: Ferenc Pfaff
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1911
Ioryi Mucitano, Aromanian revolutionary Wikipedia: Ioryi Mucitano
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1903
Eduard Magnus Jakobson, Estonian missionary and engraver (born 1847) Wikipedia: Eduard Magnus Jakobson
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1903
Edmond Nocard, French veterinarian and microbiologist (born 1850) Wikipedia: Edmond Nocard
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1890
Louise-Victorine Ackermann, French poet and author (born 1813) Wikipedia: Louise-Victorine Ackermann
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1889
Eduardo Gutiérrez, Argentinian author (born 1851) Wikipedia: Eduardo Gutiérrez
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1876
"Wild Bill" Hickok, American sheriff (born 1837) Wikipedia: Wild Bill Hickok
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1859
Horace Mann, American educator and politician (born 1796) Wikipedia: Horace Mann
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1854
Heinrich Clauren, German author (born 1771) Wikipedia: Heinrich Clauren
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1849
Muhammad Ali of Egypt, Ottoman Albanian commander (born 1769) Wikipedia: Muhammad Ali of Egypt
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1834
Harriet Arbuthnot, English diarist (born 1793) Wikipedia: Harriet Arbuthnot
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1823
Lazare Carnot, French mathematician, general, and politician, president of the National Convention (born 1753) Wikipedia: Lazare Carnot
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1815
Guillaume Brune, French general and politician (born 1763) Wikipedia: Guillaume Brune
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1799
Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, French inventor, co-invented the hot air balloon (born 1745) Wikipedia: Montgolfier brothers
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1796
Sir Robert Pigot, 2nd Baronet, English colonel and politician (born 1720) Wikipedia: Sir Robert Pigot, 2nd Baronet
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1788
Thomas Gainsborough, English painter (born 1727) Wikipedia: Thomas Gainsborough
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1769
Daniel Finch, 8th Earl of Winchilsea, English politician, Lord President of the Council (born 1689) Wikipedia: Daniel Finch, 8th Earl of Winchilsea
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1696
Robert Campbell of Glenlyon (born 1630) Wikipedia: Robert Campbell of Glenlyon
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1667
Francesco Borromini, Swiss architect, designed San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane and Sant'Agnese in Agone (born 1599) Wikipedia: Francesco Borromini
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1611
Katō Kiyomasa, Japanese daimyō (born 1562) Wikipedia: Katō Kiyomasa
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1605
Richard Leveson, English admiral (born c. 1570) Wikipedia: Richard Leveson (admiral)
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1589
Henry III of France (born 1551) Wikipedia: Henry III of France
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1512
Alessandro Achillini, Italian physician and philosopher (born 1463) Wikipedia: Alessandro Achillini
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1511
Andrew Barton, Scottish admiral (born 1466) Wikipedia: Andrew Barton (privateer)
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1451
Elizabeth of Görlitz (born 1390) Wikipedia: Elizabeth of Görlitz
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1445
Oswald von Wolkenstein, Austrian poet and composer (born 1376) Wikipedia: Oswald von Wolkenstein
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1415
Thomas Grey, English conspirator (born 1384) Wikipedia: Thomas Grey (conspirator)
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1332
King Christopher II of Denmark (born 1276) Wikipedia: Christopher II of Denmark
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1330
Yolande of Dreux, Queen consort of Scotland and Duchess consort of Brittany (born 1263) Wikipedia: Yolande of Dreux, Queen of Scotland
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1316
Louis of Burgundy (born 1297) Wikipedia: Louis of Burgundy
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1277
Mu'in al-Din Sulaiman Pervane, Chancellor and Regent of the Sultanate of Rum Wikipedia: Mu'in al-Din Parwana
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1222
Raymond VI, Count of Toulouse (born 1156) Wikipedia: Raymond VI of Toulouse
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1100
William II of England (born 1056) Wikipedia: William II of England
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1075
Patriarch John VIII of Constantinople Wikipedia: John VIII of Constantinople
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924
Ælfweard of Wessex (born 904) Wikipedia: Ælfweard of Wessex
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855
Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Arab theologian and jurist (born 780) Wikipedia: Ahmad ibn Hanbal
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686
Pope John V Wikipedia: Pope John V
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640
Pope Severinus Wikipedia: Pope Severinus
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575
Ahudemmeh, Syriac Orthodox Grand Metropolitan of the East. Wikipedia: Ahudemmeh
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257
Pope Stephen I Wikipedia: Pope Stephen I
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216 BC
Gnaeus Servilius Geminus, Roman consul Wikipedia: Gnaeus Servilius Geminus
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216 BC
Lucius Aemilius Paullus, Roman consul and general Wikipedia: Lucius Aemilius Paullus (consul 219 BC)
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216 BC
Marcus Minucius Rufus, Roman consul Wikipedia: Marcus Minucius Rufus
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