August 22: what happened on this day in history

Events on August 22 include:

The Texas Rangers defeat the Baltimore Orioles 30–3, the most runs scored by a team in modern Major League Baseball history (2007)
Roy Moore, Alabama's chief justice, was suspended after refusing to comply with a U.S. federal court order to remove a rock inscribed with the Ten Commandments from the lobby of the Supreme Court of Alabama building (2003)
FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi shoots and kills Vicki Weaver during an 11-day siege at her home at Ruby Ridge, Idaho (1992)

This page gathers 61 events, 215 births and 123 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 392 to 2015.

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Events · United States

2007
The Texas Rangers defeat the Baltimore Orioles 30–3, the most runs scored by a team in modern Major League Baseball history. Wikipedia: Texas Rangers (baseball) · 38 languages
2003
Roy Moore, Alabama's chief justice, was suspended after refusing to comply with a U.S. federal court order to remove a rock inscribed with the Ten Commandments from the lobby of the Supreme Court of Alabama building. Wikipedia: Roy Moore · 20 languages
1992
FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi shoots and kills Vicki Weaver during an 11-day siege at her home at Ruby Ridge, Idaho. Wikipedia: Federal Bureau of Investigation · 115 languages
1989
Nolan Ryan strikes out Rickey Henderson to become the first Major League Baseball pitcher to record 5,000 strikeouts. Wikipedia: Nolan Ryan · 24 languages
1978
The District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment is passed by the U.S. Congress, although it is never ratified by a sufficient number of states. Wikipedia: District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment · 6 languages
1971
J. Edgar Hoover and John Mitchell announce the arrest of 20 of the Camden 28. Wikipedia: J. Edgar Hoover · 64 languages
1966
Labor movements NFWA and AWOC merge to become the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee (UFWOC), the predecessor of the United Farm Workers. Wikipedia: United Farm Workers · 6 languages
1965
Juan Marichal, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, strikes John Roseboro, catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, on the head with a bat, sparking a 14-minute brawl, one of the most violent on-field incidents in sports history. Wikipedia: Juan Marichal · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1963
X-15 Flight 91 reaches the highest altitude of the X-15 program (107.96 km (67.08 mi) (354,200 feet)). Wikipedia: X-15 Flight 91 · 2 languages
1902
The Cadillac Motor Company is founded. Wikipedia: Cadillac · 67 languages
1902
Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to make a public appearance in an automobile. Wikipedia: Theodore Roosevelt · 192 languages
1777
American Revolutionary War: Benedict Arnold used a ruse to convince the British that a much larger force was arriving, causing them to abandon the siege of Fort Stanwix (reconstructed fort pictured). Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War · 115 languages
1711
Queen Anne's War: A British attempt to attack Quebec failed when eight ships wrecked on the St. Lawrence River. Wikipedia: Queen Anne's War · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages

Around the world

2015
A former military aircraft crashed at an airshow at Shoreham Airport in southern England, killing eleven people. Wikipedia: 2015 Shoreham Airshow crash · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2012
A series of ethnic clashes between the Orma and the Pokomo in Kenya's Tana River District resulted in at least 52 deaths. Wikipedia: 2012–2013 Tana River District clashes · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2006
Grigori Perelman was awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré conjecture in mathematics but refused to accept the medal. Wikipedia: Grigori Perelman · 80 languages
2006
Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 612 crashes near the Russian border over eastern Ukraine, killing all 170 people on board. Wikipedia: Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 612 · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2004
Versions of The Scream and Madonna, two paintings by Edvard Munch, are stolen at gunpoint from a museum in Oslo, Norway. Wikipedia: The Scream · 78 languages
1999
China Airlines Flight 642 crashes at Hong Kong International Airport, killing three people and injuring 208 more. Wikipedia: China Airlines Flight 642 · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1991
Iceland is the first nation in the world to recognize the independence of the Baltic states. Wikipedia: Iceland · 355 languages
1985
A fire broke out on British Airtours Flight 28M at Manchester Airport, causing 55 deaths mostly due to smoke inhalation, and leading to changes to make aircraft evacuation more effective. Wikipedia: 1985 Manchester Airport disaster · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1984
The constitution of Singapore was amended to apportion seats to defeated opposition candidates in Parliament, which had hitherto entirely comprised members of the People's Action Party. Wikipedia: Constitution of Singapore · 16 languages
1981
Far Eastern Air Transport Flight 103 disintegrates in mid-air and crashes in Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan. All 110 people on board are killed. Wikipedia: Far Eastern Air Transport Flight 103 · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1978
Nicaraguan Revolution: The FSLN seizes the National Congress of Nicaragua, along with over a thousand hostages. Wikipedia: Nicaraguan Revolution · 36 languages
1973
The Congress of Chile votes in favour of a resolution condemning President Salvador Allende's government and demands that he resign or else be unseated through force and new elections. Wikipedia: National Congress of Chile · 26 languages
1972
Rhodesia is expelled by the IOC for its racist policies. Wikipedia: Rhodesia · 77 languages
1968
Pope Paul VI arrives in Bogotá, Colombia. It is the first visit of a pope to Latin America. Wikipedia: Pope Paul VI · 125 languages
1962
An assassination attempt orchestrated by the OAS takes place against Charles de Gaulle, although he is uninjured. Wikipedia: Petit-Clamart attack · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1953
The penal colony on Devil's Island is permanently closed. Wikipedia: Penal colony · 30 languages
1949
The Queen Charlotte earthquake is Canada's strongest since the 1700 Cascadia earthquake. Wikipedia: 1949 Queen Charlotte Islands earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1944
World War II: Holocaust of Kedros in Crete by German forces. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1943
Ian Stephens, editor of The Statesman, defied British censorship to publish pictures of death and misery (example pictured) on Calcutta's streets, informing the world of the Bengal famine of 1943. Wikipedia: Ian Stephens (editor) · 3 languages
1942
Brazil declares war on Germany, Japan and Italy. Wikipedia: Brazil · 387 languages
1934
Bill Woodfull of Australia becomes the only test cricket captain to twice regain The Ashes. Wikipedia: Bill Woodfull · 12 languages
1922
Michael Collins, Commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State Army, is shot dead in an ambush during the Irish Civil War. Wikipedia: Michael Collins (Irish leader) · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
1914
First World War: German forces captured Rossignol in Belgium, taking more than 3,800 French prisoners. Wikipedia: World War I · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1914
First World War: A squadron of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards attacked a German scout party, the first engagement of British forces on the Western Front. Wikipedia: World War I · 265 languages
1902
At least 6,000 people are killed by the magnitude 7.7 Kashgar earthquake in the Tien Shan mountains. Wikipedia: 1902 Turkestan earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1894
Mahatma Gandhi forms the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) in order to fight discrimination against Indian traders in Natal. Wikipedia: Mahatma Gandhi · 287 languages
1875
The Treaty of Saint Petersburg between Japan and Russia is ratified, providing for the exchange of Sakhalin for the Kuril Islands. Wikipedia: Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1875) · 23 languages
1864
Under the leadership of Henry Dunant and the International Committee of the Red Cross, twelve European states signed the First Geneva Convention, establishing rules for the protection of victims of armed conflict. Wikipedia: Henry Dunant · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1851
The yacht America won the race for the Cup of One Hundred Sovereigns (trophy pictured), later renamed the America's Cup, near the Isle of Wight, England. Wikipedia: America (yacht) · 12 languages
1849
Passaleão incident: João Maria Ferreira do Amaral, the governor of Portuguese Macau, is assassinated by a group of Chinese locals, triggering a military confrontation between China and Portugal at the Battle of Passaleão three days later. Wikipedia: Passaleão incident · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1846
The Second Federal Republic of Mexico is established. Wikipedia: Second Federal Republic of Mexico · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1827
José de La Mar becomes President of Peru. Wikipedia: José de la Mar · 19 languages
1798
French troops land at Kilcummin, County Mayo, Ireland to aid the rebellion. Wikipedia: Kilcummin, County Mayo · 6 languages
1791
The Haitian slave revolution begins in Saint-Domingue, Haiti. Wikipedia: Haiti · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
1780
James Cook's ship HMS Resolution returns to England (Cook having been killed on Hawaii during the voyage). Wikipedia: HMS Resolution (1771) · 20 languages
1770
James Cook names and lands on Possession Island, and claims the east coast of Australia for Britain as New South Wales. Wikipedia: James Cook · 186 languages
1717
Spanish troops land on Sardinia. Wikipedia: Sardinia · 188 languages
1703
A janissary revolt forces the deposition of Ottoman sultan Mustafa II. Wikipedia: Edirne Incident · 10 languages
1654
Jacob Barsimson arrives in New Amsterdam. He is the first known Jewish immigrant to America. Wikipedia: Jacob Barsimson · 3 languages
1642
King Charles I raised the royal standard at Nottingham, marking the beginning of the First English Civil War. Wikipedia: Charles I of England · 111 languages
1639
The Vijayanagara Empire leased a small strip of land in present-day Chennai, the capital of the present-day Indian state of Tamil Nadu, to the East India Company. Wikipedia: Vijayanagara Empire · 69 languages
1614
Fettmilch uprising: Jews are expelled from Frankfurt, Holy Roman Empire, following the plundering of the Judengasse. Wikipedia: Fettmilch uprising · 7 languages
1559
Spanish archbishop Bartolomé Carranza is arrested for heresy. Wikipedia: Archbishop · 80 languages
1485
At the Battle of Bosworth Field, Lancastrian forces under Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, defeated Yorkist forces under Richard III of England, decisively ending the Wars of the Roses. Wikipedia: Battle of Bosworth Field · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1153
Crusader–Fatimid wars: The fortress of Ascalon is surrendered by Fatimid Egypt to an army of crusaders, Templars, and Hospitallers led by King Baldwin III of Jerusalem. Wikipedia: Military history of the Crusader states · 4 languages
1138
Battle of the Standard between Scotland and England. Wikipedia: Battle of the Standard · 16 languages
851
Battle of Jengland: Erispoe defeats Charles the Bald near the Breton town of Jengland, halting the expansion of West Francia. Wikipedia: Battle of Jengland · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
392
Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Wikipedia: Arbogast (magister militum) · 31 languages

World days

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief Wikipedia: International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief · 9 languages

Technology

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Science

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Business

1902
The Cadillac Motor Company is founded. Wikipedia: Cadillac · 67 languages
1639
The Vijayanagara Empire leased a small strip of land in present-day Chennai, the capital of the present-day Indian state of Tamil Nadu, to the East India Company. Wikipedia: Vijayanagara Empire · 69 languages

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Sport

2007
The Texas Rangers defeat the Baltimore Orioles 30–3, the most runs scored by a team in modern Major League Baseball history. Wikipedia: Texas Rangers (baseball) · 38 languages
1989
Nolan Ryan strikes out Rickey Henderson to become the first Major League Baseball pitcher to record 5,000 strikeouts. Wikipedia: Nolan Ryan · 24 languages
2006
Grigori Perelman was awarded the Fields Medal for his proof of the Poincaré conjecture in mathematics but refused to accept the medal. Wikipedia: Grigori Perelman · 80 languages
1934
Bill Woodfull of Australia becomes the only test cricket captain to twice regain The Ashes. Wikipedia: Bill Woodfull · 12 languages

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Culture

2004
Versions of The Scream and Madonna, two paintings by Edvard Munch, are stolen at gunpoint from a museum in Oslo, Norway. Wikipedia: The Scream · 78 languages

Today's news: Culture ›

Births

2005
Stiliana Nikolova, Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast Wikipedia: Stiliana Nikolova · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2003
Cooper Connolly, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Cooper Connolly · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2001
LaMelo Ball, American basketball player Wikipedia: LaMelo Ball · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1997
Maxx Crosby, American football player Wikipedia: Maxx Crosby · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1997
Fanum, American streamer Wikipedia: Fanum (streamer) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1997
Lautaro Martínez, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Lautaro Martínez · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
1996
Jessica-Jane Applegate, British Paralympic swimmer Wikipedia: Jessica-Jane Applegate · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1996
Jeon So-min, South Korean singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Somin (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1995
Dua Lipa, English singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Dua Lipa · ✓ Wikidata · 113 languages
1994
Israel Broussard, American actor Wikipedia: Israel Broussard · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1994
Olli Määttä, Finnish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Olli Määttä · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1993
Laura Dahlmeier, German biathlete (died 2025) Wikipedia: Laura Dahlmeier · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1993
Dillon Danis, American mixed martial artist Wikipedia: Dillon Danis · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1992
Ema Burgić Bucko, Bosnian tennis player Wikipedia: Ema Burgić · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1991
Federico Macheda, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Federico Macheda · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1991
Brayden Schenn, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Brayden Schenn · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1990
Randall Cobb, American football player Wikipedia: Randall Cobb (American football) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1990
Drew Hutchison, American baseball player Wikipedia: Drew Hutchison (baseball) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1990
Robbie Rochow, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Robbie Rochow · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1990
Adam Thielen, American football player Wikipedia: Adam Thielen · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1989
Giacomo Bonaventura, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Giacomo Bonaventura · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1989
Aleksandra Gajewska, Polish politician and businessperson Wikipedia: Aleksandra Gajewska (born 1989) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1987
Apollo Crews, American wrestler Wikipedia: Apollo Crews · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1986
Stephen Ireland, Irish footballer Wikipedia: Stephen Ireland · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1986
Tokushōryū Makoto, Japanese sumo wrestler Wikipedia: Tokushōryū Makoto · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1985
Luke Russert, American journalist Wikipedia: Luke Russert · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1985
Jey Uso, Samoan-American wrestler Wikipedia: Jey Uso · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1985
Jimmy Uso, Samoan-American wrestler Wikipedia: Jimmy Uso · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1985
Salih Yoluç, Turkish race car driver Wikipedia: Salih Yoluç · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1984
Lee Camp, English footballer Wikipedia: Lee Camp (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1984
Lawrence Quaye, Ghanaian-Qatari footballer Wikipedia: Lawrence Quaye · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1983
Theo Bos, Dutch cyclist Wikipedia: Theo Bos · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1983
Jahri Evans, American football player Wikipedia: Jahri Evans · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1982
Sean Rash, American bowler Wikipedia: Sean Rash · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1981
Alex Holmes, American football player Wikipedia: Alex Holmes · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1981
Jang Hyun-kyu, South Korean footballer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Jang Hyun-kyu · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1981
Christina Obergföll, German javelin athlete Wikipedia: Christina Obergföll · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1980
Roland Benschneider, German footballer Wikipedia: Roland Benschneider · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1980
Nicolas Macrozonaris, Canadian sprinter Wikipedia: Nicolas Macrozonaris · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1980
Seiko Yamamoto, Japanese wrestler Wikipedia: Seiko Yamamoto · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1979
Brandon Adams, American actor Wikipedia: Brandon Adams (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1979
Steve Kornacki, American political journalist, writer and TV presenter (NBC) Wikipedia: Steve Kornacki · 5 languages
1979
Matt Walters, American football player Wikipedia: Matt Walters · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1978
James Corden, English actor, comedian, writer, and television presenter Wikipedia: James Corden · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1978
Ioannis Gagaloudis, Greek basketball player Wikipedia: Ioannis Gagaloudis · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1977
Heiðar Helguson, Icelandic footballer Wikipedia: Heiðar Helguson · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1977
Keren Cytter, Israeli visual artist and writer Wikipedia: Keren Cytter · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1976
Marius Bezykornovas, Lithuanian footballer Wikipedia: Marius Bezykornovas · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1976
Bryn Davies, American bassist, cellist, and pianist Wikipedia: Bryn Davies (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1976
Laurent Hernu, French decathlete Wikipedia: Laurent Hernu · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1976
Jeff Weaver, American baseball player Wikipedia: Jeff Weaver · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1976
Randy Wolf, American baseball player Wikipedia: Randy Wolf · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1975
Clint Bolton, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Clint Bolton · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1975
Rodrigo Santoro, Brazilian actor Wikipedia: Rodrigo Santoro · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1974
Cory Gardner, American politician Wikipedia: Cory Gardner · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1974
Jenna Leigh Green, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Jenna Leigh Green · 12 languages
1974
Agustín Pichot, Argentinian rugby player Wikipedia: Agustín Pichot · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1973
Roslina Bakar, Malaysian sport shooter Wikipedia: Roslina Bakar · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1973
Howie Dorough, American singer-songwriter and dancer Wikipedia: Howie Dorough · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1973
Kristen Wiig, American actress, comedian, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Kristen Wiig · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
1973
Eurelijus Žukauskas, Lithuanian basketball player Wikipedia: Eurelijus Žukauskas · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1972
Okkert Brits, South African pole vaulter Wikipedia: Okkert Brits · 17 languages
1972
Paul Doucette, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer Wikipedia: Paul Doucette · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1972
Max Wilson, German-Brazilian race car driver Wikipedia: Max Wilson (racing driver) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1971
Richard Armitage, English actor Wikipedia: Richard Armitage (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1971
Craig Finn, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Craig Finn · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1971
Rick Yune, American actor Wikipedia: Rick Yune · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1970
Charlie Connelly, English author and broadcaster Wikipedia: Charlie Connelly · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1970
Giada De Laurentiis, Italian-American chef and author Wikipedia: Giada De Laurentiis · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1970
Tímea Nagy, Hungarian fencer Wikipedia: Tímea Nagy · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1968
Casper Christensen, Danish comedian, actor, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Casper Christensen · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1968
Aleksandr Mostovoi, Russian footballer Wikipedia: Aleksandr Mostovoi · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1968
Elisabeth Murdoch, Australian businesswoman Wikipedia: Elisabeth Murdoch (businesswoman) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1968
Horst Skoff, Austrian tennis player (died 2008) Wikipedia: Horst Skoff · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1967
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, English actor Wikipedia: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1967
Ty Burrell, American actor and comedian Wikipedia: Ty Burrell · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1967
Paul Colman, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Paul Colman · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1967
Layne Staley, American singer-songwriter (died 2002) Wikipedia: Layne Staley · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1966
GZA, American rapper and producer Wikipedia: GZA · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1966
Rob Witschge, Dutch footballer and manager Wikipedia: Rob Witschge · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1965
Wendy Botha, South African-Australian surfer Wikipedia: Wendy Botha · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1965
David Reimer, Canadian man, born male but reassigned female and raised as a girl after a botched circumcision (died 2004) Wikipedia: David Reimer · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1964
Mats Wilander, Swedish-American tennis player and coach Wikipedia: Mats Wilander · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1963
Tori Amos, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer Wikipedia: Tori Amos · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
1963
James DeBarge, American R&B/soul singer Wikipedia: James DeBarge · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1962
Stefano Tilli, Italian sprinter Wikipedia: Stefano Tilli · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1961
Andrés Calamaro, Argentine singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Andrés Calamaro · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1961
Roland Orzabal, English singer and musician Wikipedia: Roland Orzabal · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1960
Holger Gehrke, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Holger Gehrke · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1960
Collin Raye, American country music singer Wikipedia: Collin Raye · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1960
Regina Taylor, American actress and playwright Wikipedia: Regina Taylor · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1959
Juan Croucier, Cuban-American singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer Wikipedia: Juan Croucier · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1959
Pia Gjellerup, Danish lawyer and politician, Danish Minister of Finance Wikipedia: Pia Gjellerup · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1959
Mark Williams, English actor Wikipedia: Mark Williams (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1958
Colm Feore, American-Canadian actor Wikipedia: Colm Feore · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1958
Stevie Ray, American wrestler Wikipedia: Stevie Ray · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1958
Vernon Reid, English-born American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Vernon Reid · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1957
Steve Davis, English snooker player, sportscaster, and author Wikipedia: Steve Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1957
Holly Dunn, American country music singer-songwriter (died 2016) Wikipedia: Holly Dunn · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1956
Paul Molitor, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Paul Molitor · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1956
Peter Taylor, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Peter Taylor (Australian cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1955
Chiranjeevi, Indian film actor, producer and politician Wikipedia: Chiranjeevi · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1953
Paul Ellering, American weightlifter, wrestler, and manager Wikipedia: Paul Ellering · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1952
Peter Laughner, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1977) Wikipedia: Peter Laughner · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1950
Ray Burris, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Ray Burris · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1950
Scooter Libby, American lawyer and politician, Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States Wikipedia: Scooter Libby · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1949
Joop Donkervoort, Dutch businessman Wikipedia: Joop Donkervoort · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1949
Diana Nyad, American swimmer and author Wikipedia: Diana Nyad · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1948
David Marks, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: David Marks · 18 languages
1948
Carolyn L. Mazloomi, American art historian and quilter Wikipedia: Carolyn L. Mazloomi · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1947
Donna Godchaux, American singer (Grateful Dead and Elvis Presley) Wikipedia: Donna Jean Godchaux · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1947
Cindy Williams, American actress and producer (died 2023) Wikipedia: Cindy Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1945
David Chase, American screenwriter and producer Wikipedia: David Chase · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1945
Ron Dante, American singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Ron Dante · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1944
Roger Cashmore, English physicist and academic Wikipedia: Roger Cashmore · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1943
Alun Michael, Welsh police commissioner and politician, inaugural First Minister of Wales Wikipedia: Alun Michael · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1943
Masatoshi Shima, Japanese computer scientist and engineer, co-designed the Intel 4004 Wikipedia: Masatoshi Shima · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1941
Thomas Lovejoy, American conservation biologist who coined the term "biodiversity" Wikipedia: Thomas Lovejoy · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1941
Bill Parcells, American football player and coach Wikipedia: Bill Parcells · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1940
Bill McCartney, American football player and coach (died 2025) Wikipedia: Bill McCartney · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1939
Valerie Harper, American actress (died 2019) Wikipedia: Valerie Harper · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1939
Carl Yastrzemski, American baseball player Wikipedia: Carl Yastrzemski · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1938
Jean Berkey, American businesswoman and politician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Jean Berkey · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1936
Chuck Brown, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Chuck Brown · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1936
John Callaway, American journalist and producer (died 2009) Wikipedia: John Callaway · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1936
Dale Hawkins, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Dale Hawkins · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1936
Werner Stengel, German roller coaster designer and engineer, designed the Maverick roller coaster Wikipedia: Werner Stengel · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1935
Annie Proulx, American novelist, short story writer, and journalist Wikipedia: Annie Proulx · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1934
Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr., American general and engineer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1933
Sylva Koscina, Italian actress (died 1994) Wikipedia: Sylva Koscina · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1932
Gerald P. Carr, American engineer, colonel, and astronaut (died 2020) Wikipedia: Gerald Carr (astronaut) · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1930
Gylmar dos Santos Neves, Brazilian footballer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Gilmar · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1929
Valery Alekseyev, Russian anthropologist and author (died 1991) Wikipedia: Valery Alekseyev (anthropologist) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1929
Roy Clay, American computer scientist (died 2024) Wikipedia: Roy Clay · 2 languages
1929
Ulrich Wegener, German police officer and general (died 2017) Wikipedia: Ulrich Wegener · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1928
Tinga Seisay, Sierra Leonean academic and diplomat (died 2015) Wikipedia: Tinga Seisay · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1928
Karlheinz Stockhausen, German composer and academic (died 2007) Wikipedia: Karlheinz Stockhausen · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
1926
Marc Bohan, French fashion designer (died 2023) Wikipedia: Marc Bohan · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1926
Bob Flanigan, American pop singer (died 2011) Wikipedia: Bob Flanigan (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1925
Honor Blackman, English actress and republican (died 2020) Wikipedia: Honor Blackman · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1924
James Kirkwood, Jr., American playwright and author (died 1989) Wikipedia: James Kirkwood Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1924
Harishankar Parsai, Indian writer, satirist and humorist (died 1995) Wikipedia: Harishankar Parsai · 14 languages
1922
Roberto Aizenberg, Argentine painter and sculptor (died 1996) Wikipedia: Roberto Aizenberg · 5 languages
1922
Theoni V. Aldredge, Greek-American costume designer (died 2011) Wikipedia: Theoni V. Aldredge · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1922
Frank Kelly Freas, American science fiction and fantasy artist (died 2005) Wikipedia: Kelly Freas · 12 languages
1921
Dinos Dimopoulos, Greek director and screenwriter (died 2003) Wikipedia: Dinos Dimopoulos · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1921
Tony Pawson, English cricketer, footballer, and journalist (died 2012) Wikipedia: Tony Pawson (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1920
Ray Bradbury, American science fiction writer and screenwriter (died 2012) Wikipedia: Ray Bradbury · ✓ Wikidata · 119 languages
1920
Denton Cooley, American surgeon and scientist (died 2016) Wikipedia: Denton Cooley · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1918
Mary McGrory, American journalist and author (died 2004) Wikipedia: Mary McGrory · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1917
John Lee Hooker, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2001) Wikipedia: John Lee Hooker · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
1915
David Dellinger, American activist (died 2004) Wikipedia: David Dellinger · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1915
James Hillier, Canadian-American scientist, co-designed the electron microscope (died 2007) Wikipedia: James Hillier · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1915
Edward Szczepanik, Polish economist and politician, 15th Prime Minister of the Polish Republic in Exile (died 2005) Wikipedia: Edward Szczepanik · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1914
Jack Dunphy, American author and playwright (died 1992) Wikipedia: Jack Dunphy · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1914
Connie B. Gay, American businessman, co-founded the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (died 1989) Wikipedia: Connie B. Gay · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1913
Leonard Pagliero, English businessman and pilot (died 2008) Wikipedia: Leonard Pagliero · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1913
Bruno Pontecorvo, Italian physicist and academic (died 1993) Wikipedia: Bruno Pontecorvo · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1909
Julius J. Epstein, American screenwriter and producer (died 2000) Wikipedia: Julius J. Epstein · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1909
Mel Hein, American football player and coach (died 1992) Wikipedia: Mel Hein · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1908
Henri Cartier-Bresson, French photographer and painter (died 2004) Wikipedia: Henri Cartier-Bresson · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
1908
Erwin Thiesies, German rugby player and coach (died 1993) Wikipedia: Erwin Thiesies · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1904
Deng Xiaoping, Chinese soldier and politician, paramount leader and 1st Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China (died 1997) Wikipedia: Deng Xiaoping · ✓ Wikidata · 136 languages
1903
Jerry Iger, American cartoonist, co-founded Eisner & Iger (died 1990) Wikipedia: Jerry Iger · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1902
Thomas Pelly, American lawyer and politician (died 1973) Wikipedia: Thomas Pelly · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1902
Leni Riefenstahl, German actress, film director and propagandist (died 2003) Wikipedia: Leni Riefenstahl · ✓ Wikidata · 93 languages
1902
Edward Rowe Snow, American historian and author (died 1982) Wikipedia: Edward Rowe Snow · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1900
Lisy Fischer, Swiss-born pianist and child prodigy (died 1999) Wikipedia: Lisy Fischer · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1897
Bill Woodfull, Australian cricketer and educator (died 1965) Wikipedia: Bill Woodfull · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1896
Laurence McKinley Gould, American geologist, educator, and polar explorer (died 1995) Wikipedia: Laurence McKinley Gould · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1895
László Almásy, Hungarian captain, pilot, and explorer (died 1951) Wikipedia: László Almásy · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1895
Paul Comtois, Canadian lawyer and politician, 21st Lieutenant Governor of Quebec (died 1966) Wikipedia: Paul Comtois · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1893
Wilfred Kitching, English 7th General of The Salvation Army (died 1977) Wikipedia: Wilfred Kitching · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1893
Dorothy Parker, American poet, short story writer, critic, and satirist (died 1967) Wikipedia: Dorothy Parker · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
1893
Ernest H. Volwiler, American chemist (died 1992) Wikipedia: Ernest H. Volwiler · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1891
Henry Bachtold, Australian soldier and railway engineer (died 1983) Wikipedia: Henry Bachtold · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1891
Jacques Lipchitz, Lithuanian-Italian sculptor (died 1973) Wikipedia: Jacques Lipchitz · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1890
Cecil Kellaway, South African actor (died 1973) Wikipedia: Cecil Kellaway · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1887
Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk, German jurist and politician, German Minister of Foreign Affairs (died 1977) Wikipedia: Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1882
Raymonde de Laroche, French pilot (died 1919) Wikipedia: Raymonde de Laroche · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1881
Bede Jarrett, English Dominican priest (died 1934) Wikipedia: Bede Jarrett · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1881
James Newland, Australian soldier and policeman (died 1949) Wikipedia: James Newland · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1880
Gorch Fock, German author and poet (died 1916) Wikipedia: Gorch Fock (author) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1880
George Herriman, American cartoonist (died 1944) Wikipedia: George Herriman · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1874
Max Scheler, German philosopher and author (died 1928) Wikipedia: Max Scheler · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
1873
Alexander Bogdanov, Russian physician and philosopher (died 1928) Wikipedia: Alexander Bogdanov · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1868
Willis R. Whitney, American chemist (died 1958) Wikipedia: Willis R. Whitney · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1867
Maximilian Bircher-Benner, Swiss physician and nutritionist (died 1939) Wikipedia: Maximilian Bircher-Benner · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1867
Charles Francis Jenkins, American inventor (died 1934) Wikipedia: Charles Francis Jenkins · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1862
Claude Debussy, French pianist and composer (died 1918) Wikipedia: Claude Debussy · ✓ Wikidata · 131 languages
1860
Paul Gottlieb Nipkow, Polish-German technician and inventor, created the Nipkow disk (died 1940) Wikipedia: Paul Gottlieb Nipkow · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1860
Alfred Ploetz, German physician, biologist, and eugenicist (died 1940) Wikipedia: Alfred Ploetz · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1857
Ned Hanlon, American baseball player and manager (died 1937) Wikipedia: Ned Hanlon (baseball) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1854
Milan I of Serbia (died 1901) Wikipedia: Milan I of Serbia · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1848
Melville Elijah Stone, American publisher, founded the Chicago Daily News (died 1929) Wikipedia: Melville Elijah Stone · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1847
John Forrest, Australian politician, 1st Premier of Western Australia (died 1918) Wikipedia: John Forrest · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1845
William Lewis Douglas, American businessman and politician, 42nd Governor of Massachusetts (died 1924) Wikipedia: William Lewis Douglas · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1844
George W. De Long, American Naval officer and explorer (died 1881) Wikipedia: George W. De Long · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1836
Archibald Willard, American soldier and painter (died 1918) Wikipedia: Archibald Willard · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1834
Samuel Pierpont Langley, American physicist and astronomer (died 1906) Wikipedia: Samuel Langley · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1827
Ezra Butler Eddy, Canadian businessman and politician (died 1906) Wikipedia: Ezra Butler Eddy · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1818
Rudolf von Jhering, German jurist (died 1892) Wikipedia: Rudolf von Jhering · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1800
Samuel David Luzzatto, Italian poet and scholar (died 1865) Wikipedia: Samuel David Luzzatto · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1778
James Kirke Paulding, American poet, playwright, and politician, 11th United States Secretary of the Navy (died 1860) Wikipedia: James Kirke Paulding · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1773
Aimé Bonpland, French botanist and explorer (died 1858) Wikipedia: Aimé Bonpland · 39 languages
1771
Henry Maudslay, English engineer (died 1831) Wikipedia: Henry Maudslay · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1764
Charles Percier, French architect and interior designer (died 1838) Wikipedia: Charles Percier · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1760
Pope Leo XII (died 1829) Wikipedia: Pope Leo XII · ✓ Wikidata · 92 languages
1679
Pierre Guérin de Tencin, French cardinal (died 1758) Wikipedia: Pierre Guérin de Tencin · 12 languages
1647
Denis Papin, French physicist and mathematician, developed pressure cooking (died 1712) Wikipedia: Denis Papin · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1624
Jean Regnault de Segrais, French author and poet (died 1701) Wikipedia: Jean Regnault de Segrais · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1601
Georges de Scudéry, French author, poet, and playwright (died 1667) Wikipedia: Georges de Scudéry · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1599
Agatha Marie of Hanau, German noblewoman (died 1636) Wikipedia: Agatha Marie of Hanau · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1570
Franz von Dietrichstein, Roman Catholic archbishop and cardinal (died 1636) Wikipedia: Franz von Dietrichstein · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1412
Frederick II, Elector of Saxony (died 1464) Wikipedia: Frederick II, Elector of Saxony · 31 languages

Deaths

2026
Shelley Fabares, American actress and singer (born 1944) Wikipedia: Shelley Fabares · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
2026
Siim Kallas, Estonian politician, Prime Minister of Estonia (born 1948) Wikipedia: Siim Kallas · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
2024
Arthur J. Gregg, American military officer (born 1928) Wikipedia: Arthur J. Gregg · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2023
Toto Cutugno, Italian singer-songwriter (born 1943) Wikipedia: Toto Cutugno · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
2023
Alexandra Paul, Canadian ice dancer (born 1991) Wikipedia: Alexandra Paul (figure skater) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2021
Rod Gilbert, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1941) Wikipedia: Rod Gilbert · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2018
Ed King, American musician (born 1949) Wikipedia: Ed King · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
2018
Krishna Reddy, Indian printmaker, sculptor and teacher (born 1925) Wikipedia: Krishna Reddy (artist) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2017
Michael J. C. Gordon, British Computer scientist (born 1948) Wikipedia: Michael J. C. Gordon · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2016
S. R. Nathan, 6th President of Singapore (born 1924) Wikipedia: S. R. Nathan · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
2016
Toots Thielemans, Belgian and American jazz musician (born 1922) Wikipedia: Toots Thielemans · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
2015
Arthur Morris, Australian cricketer and journalist (born 1922) Wikipedia: Arthur Morris · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2015
Ieng Thirith, Cambodian academic and politician (born 1932) Wikipedia: Ieng Thirith · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2015
Eric Thompson, English race car driver and book dealer (born 1919) Wikipedia: Eric Thompson (racing driver) · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2014
U. R. Ananthamurthy, Indian author, poet, and playwright (born 1932) Wikipedia: U. R. Ananthamurthy · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2014
Emmanuel Kriaras, Greek lexicographer and philologist (born 1906) Wikipedia: Emmanuel Kriaras · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2014
Pete Ladygo, American football player and coach (born 1928) Wikipedia: Pete Ladygo · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2014
Noella Leduc, American baseball player (born 1933) Wikipedia: Noella Leduc · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2014
John Sperling, American businessman, founded the University of Phoenix (born 1921) Wikipedia: John Sperling · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2014
John S. Waugh, American chemist and academic (born 1929) Wikipedia: John S. Waugh · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2013
Paul Poberezny, American pilot and businessman, founded the Experimental Aircraft Association (born 1921) Wikipedia: Paul Poberezny · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2012
Nina Bawden, English author (born 1925) Wikipedia: Nina Bawden · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2012
Paul Shan Kuo-hsi, Taiwanese cardinal (born 1923) Wikipedia: Paul Shan Kuo-hsi · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2012
Jeffrey Stone, American actor and screenwriter (born 1926) Wikipedia: Jeffrey Stone · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2011
Nick Ashford, American singer-songwriter and producer (born 1942) Wikipedia: Ashford & Simpson · 16 languages
2011
Jack Layton, Canadian academic and politician (born 1950) Wikipedia: Jack Layton · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
2011
Casey Ribicoff, American philanthropist (born 1922) Wikipedia: Casey Ribicoff · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2011
Yao Yuanjun, Chinese border police officer (born 1993) Wikipedia: Death of Yao Yuanjun · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2010
Stjepan Bobek, Croatian footballer and manager (born 1923) Wikipedia: Stjepan Bobek · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
2009
Muriel Duckworth, Canadian pacifist, feminist, and activist (born 1908) Wikipedia: Muriel Duckworth · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2009
Elmer Kelton, American journalist and author (born 1926) Wikipedia: Elmer Kelton · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2008
Gladys Powers, English-Canadian soldier (born 1899) Wikipedia: Gladys Powers · 6 languages
2007
Grace Paley, American short story writer and poet (born 1922) Wikipedia: Grace Paley · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
2005
Luc Ferrari, French-Italian director and composer (born 1929) Wikipedia: Luc Ferrari · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2005
Ernest Kirkendall, American chemist and metallurgist (born 1914) Wikipedia: Ernest Kirkendall · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2004
Konstantin Aseev, Russian chess player and trainer (born 1960) Wikipedia: Konstantin Aseev · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2004
Angus Bethune, Australian soldier and politician, 33rd Premier of Tasmania (born 1908) Wikipedia: Angus Bethune (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2004
Daniel Petrie, Canadian director and producer (born 1920) Wikipedia: Daniel Petrie · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2003
Arnold Gerschwiler, Swiss figure skater and coach (born 1914) Wikipedia: Arnold Gerschwiler · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2000
Abulfaz Elchibey, 2nd President of Azerbaijan (born 1938) Wikipedia: Abulfaz Elchibey · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1995
Johnny Carey, Irish footballer and manager (born 1919) Wikipedia: Johnny Carey · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1994
Gilles Groulx, Canadian director and screenwriter (born 1931) Wikipedia: Gilles Groulx · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1994
Allan Houser, American sculptor and painter (born 1914) Wikipedia: Allan Houser · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1991
Colleen Dewhurst, Canadian-American actress (born 1924) Wikipedia: Colleen Dewhurst · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1991
Boris Pugo, Russian soldier and politician, Soviet Minister of Interior (born 1937) Wikipedia: Boris Pugo · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1989
Robert Grondelaers, Belgian cyclist (born 1933) Wikipedia: Robert Grondelaers · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1989
Huey P. Newton, American activist, co-founded the Black Panther Party (born 1942) Wikipedia: Huey P. Newton · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1987
Joseph P. Lash, American author and journalist (born 1909) Wikipedia: Joseph P. Lash · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1986
Celâl Bayar, Turkish lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Turkey (born 1883) Wikipedia: Celâl Bayar · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
1985
Charles Gibson, historian of Mexico and its Indians, president of the American Historical Association (born 1920) Wikipedia: Charles Gibson (historian) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1981
Vicente Manansala, Filipino painter (born 1910) Wikipedia: Vicente Manansala · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1980
James Smith McDonnell, American pilot, engineer, and businessman, founded McDonnell Aircraft (born 1899) Wikipedia: James Smith McDonnell · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1979
James T. Farrell, American novelist, short-story writer, and poet (born 1904) Wikipedia: James T. Farrell · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1978
Jomo Kenyatta, Kenyan politician, 1st President of Kenya (born 1894) Wikipedia: Jomo Kenyatta · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
1977
Sebastian Cabot, English actor (born 1918) Wikipedia: Sebastian Cabot (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1977
Chunseong, Korean monk, philosopher and writer (born 1891) Wikipedia: Chunseong · 9 languages
1977
Rex Connor, Australian politician (born 1907) Wikipedia: Rex Connor · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1976
Gina Bachauer, Greek pianist and composer (born 1913) Wikipedia: Gina Bachauer · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1976
Juscelino Kubitschek, Brazilian physician and politician, 21st President of Brazil (born 1902) Wikipedia: Juscelino Kubitschek · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
1974
Jacob Bronowski, Polish-English mathematician, biologist, and author (born 1908) Wikipedia: Jacob Bronowski · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1971
Birger Nerman, Swedish archaeologist (born 1888) Wikipedia: Birger Nerman · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1970
Vladimir Propp, Russian philologist and scholar (born 1895) Wikipedia: Vladimir Propp · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1967
Gregory Goodwin Pincus, American biologist and academic, co-created the birth-control pill (born 1903) Wikipedia: Gregory G. Pincus · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1966
Erwin Komenda, Austrian car designer and engineer (born 1904) Wikipedia: Erwin Komenda · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1963
William Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield, English businessman and philanthropist, founded Morris Motors (born 1877) Wikipedia: William Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1960
Johannes Sikkar, Estonian soldier and politician, Prime Minister of Estonia in exile (born 1897) Wikipedia: Johannes Sikkar · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1958
Roger Martin du Gard, French novelist and paleographer, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1881) Wikipedia: Roger Martin du Gard · ✓ Wikidata · 101 languages
1953
Jim Tabor, American baseball player (born 1916) Wikipedia: Jim Tabor · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1951
Jack Bickell, Canadian businessman and philanthropist (born 1884) Wikipedia: Jack Bickell · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1950
Kirk Bryan, American geologist and academic (born 1888) Wikipedia: Kirk Bryan (geologist) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1946
Döme Sztójay, Hungarian general and politician, 35th Prime Minister of Hungary (born 1883) Wikipedia: Döme Sztójay · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1942
Michel Fokine, Russian dancer and choreographer (born 1880) Wikipedia: Michel Fokine · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1940
Oliver Lodge, English physicist and academic (born 1851) Wikipedia: Oliver Lodge · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1940
Gerald Strickland, 1st Baron Strickland, Maltese lawyer and politician, 4th Prime Minister of Malta (born 1861) Wikipedia: Gerald Strickland, 1st Baron Strickland · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1937
Pedro Durruti, Spanish anarchist and Falangist revolutionary (born 1911) Wikipedia: Pedro Durruti · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1933
Alexandros Kontoulis, Greek general and diplomat (born 1858) Wikipedia: Alexandros Kontoulis · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1926
Charles William Eliot, American academic (born 1834) Wikipedia: Charles William Eliot · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1922
Michael Collins, Irish rebel, counter-intelligence and military tactician, and politician; 2nd Irish Minister of Finance (born 1890) Wikipedia: Michael Collins (Irish leader) · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
1920
Anders Zorn, Swedish artist (born 1860) Wikipedia: Anders Zorn · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1918
Korbinian Brodmann, German neurologist and academic (born 1868) Wikipedia: Korbinian Brodmann · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1914
Giacomo Radini-Tedeschi, Italian bishop and academic (born 1859) Wikipedia: Giacomo Radini-Tedeschi · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1909
Henry Radcliffe Crocker, English dermatologist and author (born 1846) Wikipedia: Henry Radcliffe Crocker · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1904
Kate Chopin, American novelist and poet (born 1850) Wikipedia: Kate Chopin · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1903
Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, English academic and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (born 1830) Wikipedia: Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
1891
Jan Neruda, Czech journalist, author, and poet (born 1834) Wikipedia: Jan Neruda · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
1888
Ágoston Trefort, Hungarian jurist and politician, Hungarian Minister of Education (born 1817) Wikipedia: Ágoston Trefort · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1861
Xianfeng, Emperor of China (born 1831) Wikipedia: Xianfeng Emperor · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1850
Nikolaus Lenau, Romanian-Austrian poet and author (born 1802) Wikipedia: Nikolaus Lenau · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1828
Franz Joseph Gall, Austrian neuroanatomist and physiologist (born 1758) Wikipedia: Franz Joseph Gall · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1818
Warren Hastings, English lawyer and politician, 1st Governor-General of Bengal (born 1732) Wikipedia: Warren Hastings · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1806
Jean-Honoré Fragonard, French painter and illustrator (born 1732) Wikipedia: Jean-Honoré Fragonard · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
1797
Dagobert Sigmund von Wurmser, French-Austrian field marshal (born 1724) Wikipedia: Dagobert Sigmund von Wurmser · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1793
Louis de Noailles, French general (born 1713) Wikipedia: Louis de Noailles, 4th Duke of Noailles · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1773
George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton, English poet and politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer (born 1709) Wikipedia: George Lyttelton, 1st Baron Lyttelton · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1752
William Whiston, English mathematician, historian, and theologian (born 1667) Wikipedia: William Whiston · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1711
Louis François, duc de Boufflers, French general (born 1644) Wikipedia: Louis-François de Boufflers · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1701
John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath, English soldier and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (born 1628) Wikipedia: John Granville, 1st Earl of Bath · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1681
Philippe Delano, Dutch Plymouth Colony settler (born 1602) Wikipedia: Delano family · 5 languages
1680
John George II, Elector of Saxony (born 1613) Wikipedia: John George II of Saxony · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1664
Maria Cunitz, Polish astronomer and author (born 1610) Wikipedia: Maria Cunitz · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1652
Jacob De la Gardie, Estonian-Swedish soldier and politician, Lord High Constable of Sweden (born 1583) Wikipedia: Jacob De la Gardie · 22 languages
1607
Bartholomew Gosnold, English lawyer and explorer, founded the London Company (born 1572) Wikipedia: Bartholomew Gosnold · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1599
Luca Marenzio, Italian singer-songwriter (born 1553) Wikipedia: Luca Marenzio · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1584
Jan Kochanowski, Polish poet and playwright (born 1530) Wikipedia: Jan Kochanowski · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1572
Thomas Percy, 7th Earl of Northumberland, English leader of the Rising of the North (born 1528) Wikipedia: Thomas Percy, 7th Earl of Northumberland · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1553
John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, English admiral and politician, Lord President of the Council (born 1504) Wikipedia: John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland · 35 languages
1545
Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, English politician and husband of Mary Tudor (born c. 1484) Wikipedia: Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk · 29 languages
1532
William Warham, Archbishop of Canterbury (born 1450) Wikipedia: William Warham · 20 languages
1485
Richard III of England (born 1452) Wikipedia: Richard III of England · 88 languages
1485
James Harrington, Yorkist knight Wikipedia: James Harrington (Yorkist knight) · 2 languages
1485
John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk (born 1430) Wikipedia: John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk · 21 languages
1485
Richard Ratcliffe, supporter of Richard III Wikipedia: Richard Ratcliffe · 3 languages
1485
William Brandon, supporter of Henry VII (born 1426) Wikipedia: William Brandon (standard-bearer) · 4 languages
1456
Vladislav II of Wallachia Wikipedia: Vladislav II of Wallachia · 22 languages
1425
Eleanor, Princess of Asturias (born 1423) Wikipedia: Eleanor, Princess of Asturias · 11 languages
1358
Isabella of France, Queen Consort of England (born 1295) Wikipedia: Isabella of France · 52 languages
1350
Philip VI of France (born 1293) Wikipedia: Philip VI of France · 69 languages
1338
William II, Duke of Athens (born 1312) Wikipedia: William II of Athens · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1304
John II, Count of Holland (born 1247) Wikipedia: John II of Holland · 27 languages
1280
Pope Nicholas III (born 1225) Wikipedia: Pope Nicholas III · 73 languages
1241
Pope Gregory IX, (born 1143) Wikipedia: Pope Gregory IX · 86 languages
1155
Emperor Konoe of Japan (born 1139) Wikipedia: Emperor Konoe · 31 languages
408
Stilicho, Roman general (born 359) Wikipedia: Stilicho · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages

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