August 5: what happened on this day in history

Events on August 5 include:

United States Environmental Protection Agency personnel accidentally caused a spillage (aftermath pictured) of 3 million gallons (11 million litres) of mine waste water and tailings trapped inside the Gold King Mine near Silverton, Colorado (2015)
An American white supremacist carried out a mass shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killing six people and wounding four others (2012)
NASA launched the Juno probe to Jupiter as part of the New Frontiers program (2011)

This page gathers 83 events, 236 births and 116 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 25 to 2024.

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Events · United States

2015
United States Environmental Protection Agency personnel accidentally caused a spillage (aftermath pictured) of 3 million gallons (11 million litres) of mine waste water and tailings trapped inside the Gold King Mine near Silverton, Colorado. Wikipedia: United States Environmental Protection Agency · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2012
An American white supremacist carried out a mass shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killing six people and wounding four others. Wikipedia: White supremacy · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2011
NASA launched the Juno probe to Jupiter as part of the New Frontiers program. Wikipedia: Juno (spacecraft) · 64 languages
2008
The New England Revolution win the 2008 North American SuperLiga final against the Houston Dynamo. Wikipedia: New England Revolution · 46 languages
2003
A car bomb explodes in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta outside the Marriott Hotel killing 12 and injuring 150. Wikipedia: 2003 Marriott Hotel bombing · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1995
Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, Croatia, a significant Serb stronghold, is taken by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day. Wikipedia: Yugoslav Wars · 64 languages
1993
Wizards of the Coast released Magic: The Gathering, the first trading card game. Wikipedia: Wizards of the Coast · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1981
U.S. president Ronald Reagan fired the 11,345 striking members of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization en masse. Wikipedia: Ronald Reagan · 304 languages
1974
Watergate scandal: President Richard Nixon, under orders of the US Supreme Court, releases the "Smoking Gun" tape, recorded on June 23, 1972, clearly revealing his actions in covering up and interfering investigations into the break-in. His political support vanishes completely. Wikipedia: Watergate scandal · 84 languages
1973
Due to an athletics scandal, the National Collegiate Athletic Association applied the death penalty to the basketball program at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Wikipedia: University of Southwestern Louisiana basketball scandal · 1 language
1969
Police raided a screening of the film Lonesome Cowboys in Atlanta, Georgia, leading to the creation of a Gay Liberation Front in that city. Wikipedia: Lonesome Cowboys police raid · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1964
Vietnam War: Operation Pierce Arrow: American aircraft from carriers USS Ticonderoga and USS Constellation bomb North Vietnam in retaliation for strikes against U.S. destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1963
Cold War: The United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union sign the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Wikipedia: Cold War · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1962
American actress and model Marilyn Monroe was found dead of a barbiturate overdose in her home in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Wikipedia: Marilyn Monroe · ✓ Wikidata · 241 languages
1957
American Bandstand, a show dedicated to the teenage "baby-boomers" by playing the songs and showing popular dances of the time, debuts on the ABC television network. Wikipedia: American Bandstand · 12 languages
1949
In Montana, 12 smokejumper firefighters and a US Forest Service fire guard are killed in the Mann Gulch Fire. Wikipedia: Montana · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1926
Harry Houdini performs his greatest feat, spending 91 minutes underwater in a sealed tank before escaping. Wikipedia: Harry Houdini · 96 languages
1914
In Cleveland, Ohio, the first electric traffic light is installed. Wikipedia: Cleveland · 139 languages
1884
The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty is laid on Bedloe's Island (now Liberty Island) in New York Harbor. Wikipedia: Statue of Liberty · 158 languages
1882
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, today known as ExxonMobil, is established officially. The company would later grow to become the holder of all Standard Oil companies and the entity at the center of the breakup of Standard Oil. Wikipedia: Standard Oil · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
1864
American Civil War: The Battle of Mobile Bay begins at Mobile Bay near Mobile, Alabama, Admiral David Farragut leads a Union flotilla through Confederate defenses and seals one of the last major Southern ports. Wikipedia: Battle of Mobile Bay · 17 languages
1862
American Civil War: Battle of Baton Rouge: Along the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Confederate troops attempt to take the city, but are driven back by fire from Union gunboats. Wikipedia: Battle of Baton Rouge (1862) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1861
American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States government levies the first income tax as part of the Revenue Act of 1861 (3% of all incomes over US$800; rescinded in 1872). Wikipedia: American Civil War · 170 languages
1861
The United States Army abolishes flogging. Wikipedia: United States Army · 82 languages
1858
Cyrus West Field and others complete the first transatlantic telegraph cable after several unsuccessful attempts. It will operate for less than a month. Wikipedia: Cyrus W. Field · 28 languages
1763
Pontiac's War: Battle of Bushy Run: British forces led by Henry Bouquet defeat Chief Pontiac's Indians at Bushy Run. Wikipedia: Pontiac's War · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1689
Beaver Wars: Aggravated by increased French incursions into their territory, a large force of Mohawk warriors substantially destroyed the settlement of Lachine in present-day Quebec. Wikipedia: Beaver Wars · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages

Around the world

2024
Following the non-cooperation movement against the government of Bangladesh, Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigns and flees the country, ending her rule of 15 consecutive years and a total of almost two decades. The date is also known as 36 July. Wikipedia: Non-cooperation movement (2024) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2021
Australia's second most populous state Victoria enters its sixth COVID-19 lockdown, enacting stage four restrictions statewide in reaction to six new COVID-19 cases recorded that morning. Wikipedia: Australia · 399 languages
2019
The revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir (state) occurred and the state was bifurcated into two union territories (Jammu and Kashmir (union territory) and Ladakh). Wikipedia: Revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir · 15 languages
2012
Radio Network House (pictured), damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, becomes the first building to be demolished by implosion in New Zealand. Wikipedia: Implosion of Radio Network House · 3 languages
2012
Radio Network House, damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, becomes the first building to be demolished by implosion in New Zealand. Wikipedia: Implosion of Radio Network House · 3 languages
2010
The Copiapó mining accident occurs, trapping 33 Chilean miners approximately 2,300 ft (700 m) below the ground for 69 days. Wikipedia: 2010 Copiapó mining accident · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
2010
Ten members of International Assistance Mission Nuristan Eye Camp team are killed by persons unknown in Kuran wa Munjan District of Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. Wikipedia: International Assistance Mission · 3 languages
1984
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines aircraft crashed while attempting to land in Dhaka, killing 49 people in the deadliest aviation accident in Bangladeshi history. Wikipedia: Biman Bangladesh Airlines · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1979
In Afghanistan, Maoists undertake the Bala Hissar uprising against the Leninist government. Wikipedia: Bala Hissar uprising · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1973
Mars 6 is launched from the USSR. Wikipedia: Mars 6 · 32 languages
1971
The first Pacific Islands Forum (then known as the "South Pacific Forum") is held in Wellington, New Zealand, with the aim of enhancing cooperation between the independent countries of the Pacific Ocean. Wikipedia: Pacific Islands Forum · 36 languages
1966
A group of red guards at Experimental High in Beijing, including Deng Rong and Liu Pingping, daughters of Deng Xiaoping and Liu Shaoqi respectively, beat the deputy vice principal, Bian Zhongyun, to death with sticks after accusing her of counter-revolutionary revisionism, producing one of the first fatalities of the Cultural Revolution. Wikipedia: Red Guards · 45 languages
1965
The Indo-Pakistani war of 1965 begins as Pakistani soldiers cross the Line of Control dressed as locals. Wikipedia: India–Pakistan war of 1965 · 60 languages
1962
Apartheid: Nelson Mandela is jailed. He would not be released until 1990. Wikipedia: Apartheid · 157 languages
1960
Burkina Faso, then known as Upper Volta, becomes independent from France. Wikipedia: Burkina Faso · 309 languages
1949
An earthquake registering 6.4 Ms struck near Ambato, Ecuador, killing 5,050 people. Wikipedia: 1949 Ambato earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1944
World War II: At least 1,104 Japanese POWs in Australia attempt to escape from a camp at Cowra, New South Wales; 545 temporarily succeed but are later either killed, commit suicide, or are recaptured. Wikipedia: Japanese people · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1944
World War II: Polish insurgents liberate a German labor camp (Gęsiówka) in Warsaw, freeing 348 Jewish prisoners. Wikipedia: Labor camp · 29 languages
1944
World War II: The Nazis begin a week-long massacre of between 40,000 and 50,000 civilians and prisoners of war in Wola, Poland. Wikipedia: Wola massacre · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1940
World War II: The Soviet Union formally annexes Latvia. Wikipedia: World War II · 291 languages
1939
The Thirteen Roses: Thirteen female members of the Unified Socialist Youth are executed by Francoist forces in Madrid, Spain. Wikipedia: Las Trece Rosas · 15 languages
1931
Judge and Nazi Party member Werner Best drafts the Boxheim Documents, which described a violent takeover of the government by the NSDAP. Wikipedia: Nazi Party · 116 languages
1925
Plaid Cymru is formed with the aim of disseminating knowledge of the Welsh language that is at the time in danger of dying out. Wikipedia: Plaid Cymru · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1916
First World War: The British Empire's Sinai and Palestine campaign began with a victory at the Battle of Romani. Wikipedia: World War I · 265 languages
1914
World War I: The German minelayer SS Königin Luise lays a minefield about 40 miles (64 km) off the Thames Estuary (Lowestoft). She is intercepted and sunk by the British light-cruiser HMS Amphion. Wikipedia: World War I · 265 languages
1914
World War I: The guns of Point Nepean fort at Port Phillip Heads in Victoria (Australia) fire across the bows of the Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer SS Pfalz which is attempting to leave the Port of Melbourne in ignorance of the declaration of war and she is detained; this is said to be the first Allied shot of the War. Wikipedia: SS Pfalz (1913) · 2 languages
1906
Persian Constitutional Revolution: Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar, King of Iran, agrees to convert the government to a constitutional monarchy. Wikipedia: Persian Constitutional Revolution · 8 languages
1901
Peter O'Connor sets the first World Athletics recognised long jump world record of 24 ft 11.75 in (7.6137 m), a record that would stand for 20 years. Wikipedia: Peter O'Connor (athlete) · 12 languages
1888
Bertha Benz made the first long-distance automobile trip, driving 106 km (66 mi) from Mannheim to Pforzheim, Germany, in a Benz Patent-Motorwagen. Wikipedia: Bertha Benz · 45 languages
1874
Japan launches its postal savings system, modeled after a similar system in the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: Postal savings system · 8 languages
1860
Charles XV of Sweden–Norway is crowned king of Norway in Trondheim. Wikipedia: Charles XV · 68 languages
1824
Greek War of Independence: Konstantinos Kanaris leads a Greek fleet to victory against Ottoman and Egyptian naval forces in the Battle of Samos. Wikipedia: Greek War of Independence · 73 languages
1816
Sir John Barrow, secretary at the Admiralty, rejected a proposal to use Francis Ronalds's electrical telegraph, deeming it "wholly unnecessary". Wikipedia: Sir John Barrow, 1st Baronet · 26 languages
1796
The Battle of Castiglione in Napoleon's first Italian campaigns of the French Revolutionary Wars results in a French victory. Wikipedia: Battle of Castiglione · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1781
British and Dutch ships engage in the second Battle of Dogger Bank. Wikipedia: Battle of Dogger Bank (1781) · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1772
Russia, Prussia and Habsburg Austria began the First Partition of Poland, with the primary motive to restore the regional balance of power in Eastern Europe. Wikipedia: Russian Empire · 156 languages
1766
An earthquake in the Sea of Marmara and Gallipoli (present-day Turkey) along the North Anatolian Fault kills at least 5,000 people. Wikipedia: 1766 Marmara earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1735
Freedom of the press: New York Weekly Journal writer John Peter Zenger is acquitted of seditious libel against the royal governor of New York, on the basis that what he had published was true. Wikipedia: Freedom of the press · 87 languages
1716
Austro-Turkish War: The Ottoman army were defeated in their attempt to capture the Habsburg-controlled Petrovaradin Fortress despite having twice the number of soldiers. Wikipedia: Austro-Turkish War (1716–1718) · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1620
The Mayflower departs from Southampton, England, carrying would-be settlers, on its first attempt to reach North America; it is forced to dock in Dartmouth when its companion ship, the Speedwell, springs a leak. Wikipedia: Mayflower · 62 languages
1600
Scottish nobleman John Ruthven, 3rd Earl of Gowrie, was killed during what was most likely a failed attempt to kidnap King James VI. Wikipedia: John Ruthven, 3rd Earl of Gowrie · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1583
Sir Humphrey Gilbert establishes the first English colony in North America, at what is now St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Wikipedia: Humphrey Gilbert · ✓ Wikidata · 97 languages
1506
Muscovite–Lithuanian Wars: The Grand Duchy of Lithuania achieved one of the greatest Lithuanian victories against the Tatars at the Battle of Kletsk. Wikipedia: Muscovite–Lithuanian Wars · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1460
The Kingdom of Scotland captures Roxburgh, one of the last English strongholds in Scotland, following a siege. Wikipedia: Capture of Roxburgh (1460) · 4 languages
1388
The Battle of Otterburn, a border skirmish between the Scottish and the English in Northern England, is fought near Otterburn. Wikipedia: Battle of Otterburn · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1305
First Scottish War of Independence: Sir John Stewart of Menteith, the pro-English Sheriff of Dumbarton, successfully manages to capture Sir William Wallace of Scotland, leading to Wallace's subsequent execution by hanging, evisceration, drawing and quartering, and beheading 18 days later. Wikipedia: First War of Scottish Independence · 24 languages
1278
Spanish Reconquista: the forces of the Kingdom of Castile initiate the ultimately futile Siege of Algeciras against the Emirate of Granada. Wikipedia: Reconquista · 91 languages
1192
Richard I of England defeats Saladin in the battle of Jaffa, which enables him to conclude a favourable treaty for the crusaders. Wikipedia: Richard I of England · 112 languages
1100
Henry I was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey. Wikipedia: Henry I of England · 81 languages
1068
Byzantine–Norman wars: Italo-Normans begin a nearly-three-year siege of Bari. Wikipedia: Byzantine–Norman wars · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
974
Abbasid Caliph al-Muti' is forced to abdicate by his Turkic general Sabuktakin and succeeded by his son al-Ta'i'. Wikipedia: Al-Muti' · 33 languages
939
The Battle of Alhandic is fought between Ramiro II of León and Abd-ar-Rahman III at Zamora in the context of the Spanish Reconquista. The battle resulted in a victory for the Emirate of Córdoba. Wikipedia: Battle of Alhandic · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
910
The last major Danish army to raid England for nearly a century is defeated at the Battle of Tettenhall by the allied forces of Mercia and Wessex, led by King Edward the Elder and Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians. Wikipedia: Kingdom of England · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
642
Battle of Maserfield: Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Northumbria. Wikipedia: Battle of Maserfield · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
70
Fires resulting from the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem are extinguished. Wikipedia: AD 70 · 131 languages
25
Liu Xiu (pictured) proclaimed himself the monarch of the Han dynasty as Emperor Guangwu. Wikipedia: 20s · 81 languages

World days

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Technology

1858
Cyrus West Field and others complete the first transatlantic telegraph cable after several unsuccessful attempts. It will operate for less than a month. Wikipedia: Cyrus W. Field · 28 languages
1816
Sir John Barrow, secretary at the Admiralty, rejected a proposal to use Francis Ronalds's electrical telegraph, deeming it "wholly unnecessary". Wikipedia: Sir John Barrow, 1st Baronet · 26 languages

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Science

2011
NASA launched the Juno probe to Jupiter as part of the New Frontiers program. Wikipedia: Juno (spacecraft) · 64 languages

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Business

1882
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, today known as ExxonMobil, is established officially. The company would later grow to become the holder of all Standard Oil companies and the entity at the center of the breakup of Standard Oil. Wikipedia: Standard Oil · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
1861
American Civil War: In order to help pay for the war effort, the United States government levies the first income tax as part of the Revenue Act of 1861 (3% of all incomes over US$800; rescinded in 1872). Wikipedia: American Civil War · 170 languages

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Sport

1973
Due to an athletics scandal, the National Collegiate Athletic Association applied the death penalty to the basketball program at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Wikipedia: University of Southwestern Louisiana basketball scandal · 1 language
1901
Peter O'Connor sets the first World Athletics recognised long jump world record of 24 ft 11.75 in (7.6137 m), a record that would stand for 20 years. Wikipedia: Peter O'Connor (athlete) · 12 languages

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Culture

1969
Police raided a screening of the film Lonesome Cowboys in Atlanta, Georgia, leading to the creation of a Gay Liberation Front in that city. Wikipedia: Lonesome Cowboys police raid · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1735
Freedom of the press: New York Weekly Journal writer John Peter Zenger is acquitted of seditious libel against the royal governor of New York, on the basis that what he had published was true. Wikipedia: Freedom of the press · 87 languages

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Births

2008
Hudson Meek, American actor (died 2024) Wikipedia: Hudson Meek · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2004
Gavi, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Gavi (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
2003
Toni Shaw, British Paralympic swimmer Wikipedia: Toni Shaw · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2001
Anthony Edwards, American basketball player Wikipedia: Anthony Edwards (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
2000
Tom Gilbert, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Tom Gilbert (rugby league) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1999
Kim Si-hyeon, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Kim Si-hyeon · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1998
Adam Doueihi, Australian-Lebanese rugby league player Wikipedia: Adam Doueihi · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1997
Jack Cogger, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Jack Cogger · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1997
Olivia Holt, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Olivia Holt · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1997
Wang Yibo, Chinese dancer, singer and actor Wikipedia: Wang Yibo · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1997
Yungblud, English musician and actor Wikipedia: Yungblud · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1996
Takakeishō Mitsunobu, Japanese sumo wrestler Wikipedia: Takakeishō Takanobu · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1996
Cho Seung-youn, South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper Wikipedia: Woodz · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1995
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Danish footballer Wikipedia: Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1994
Natalia García, Spanish rhythmic gymnast Wikipedia: Natalia García · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1991
Esteban Gutiérrez, Mexican race car driver Wikipedia: Esteban Gutiérrez · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1991
Wi Ha-joon, South Korean actor Wikipedia: Wi Ha-joon · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1991
Konrad Hurrell, Tongan rugby league player Wikipedia: Konrad Hurrell · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1991
Daniëlle van de Donk, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Daniëlle van de Donk · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1991
Andreas Weimann, Austrian footballer Wikipedia: Andreas Weimann · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1989
Ryan Bertrand, English footballer Wikipedia: Ryan Bertrand · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1989
Mathieu Manset, French footballer Wikipedia: Mathieu Manset · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1988
Michael Jamieson, Scottish-English swimmer Wikipedia: Michael Jamieson · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1988
Federica Pellegrini, Italian swimmer Wikipedia: Federica Pellegrini · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1987
Orce Gjorgjievski, Macedonian politician Wikipedia: Orce Gjorgjievski · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1986
Paula Creamer, American golfer Wikipedia: Paula Creamer · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1986
Kathrin Zettel, Austrian skier Wikipedia: Kathrin Zettel · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1985
Laurent Ciman, Belgian footballer Wikipedia: Laurent Ciman · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1985
Salomon Kalou, Ivorian footballer Wikipedia: Salomon Kalou · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1985
Gil Vermouth, Israeli footballer Wikipedia: Gil Vermouth · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1985
Erkan Zengin, Swedish footballer Wikipedia: Erkan Zengin · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1984
Steve Matai, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Steve Matai · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1982
Jamie Houston, English-German rugby player Wikipedia: Jamie Houston · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1982
Lolo Jones, American hurdler Wikipedia: Lolo Jones · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1982
Michele Pazienza, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Michele Pazienza · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1982
Jeff Robson, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Jeff Robson · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1982
Pete Sell, American mixed martial artist Wikipedia: Pete Sell · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1981
David Clarke, English ice hockey player Wikipedia: David Clarke (ice hockey) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1981
Carl Crawford, American baseball player Wikipedia: Carl Crawford · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1981
Maik Franz, German footballer Wikipedia: Maik Franz · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1981
Erik Guay, Canadian skier Wikipedia: Erik Guay · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1981
Travie McCoy, American rapper, singer, and songwriter Wikipedia: Travie McCoy · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1981
Anna Rawson, Australian golfer Wikipedia: Anna Rawson · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1981
Rachel Scott, American murder victim, inspired the Rachel's Challenge (died 1999) Wikipedia: Rachel Scott · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1980
Wayne Bridge, English footballer Wikipedia: Wayne Bridge · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1980
Salvador Cabañas, Paraguayan footballer Wikipedia: Salvador Cabañas · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1980
Jason Culina, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Jason Culina · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1980
Jesse Williams, American actor, director, producer, and political activist Wikipedia: Jesse Williams (actor) · 36 languages
1979
David Healy, Irish footballer Wikipedia: David Healy (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1978
Cosmin Bărcăuan, Romanian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Cosmin Bărcăuan · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1978
Kim Gevaert, Belgian sprinter Wikipedia: Kim Gevaert · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1978
Harel Levy, Israeli tennis player Wikipedia: Harel Levy · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1977
Eric Hinske, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Eric Hinske · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1977
Mark Mulder, American baseball player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Mark Mulder · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1977
Michael Walsh, English footballer Wikipedia: Michael Walsh (footballer, born 1977) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1976
Jeff Friesen, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jeff Friesen · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1976
Marians Pahars, Latvian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Marians Pahars · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1976
Remi Sølvberg, Norwegian politician Wikipedia: Remi Sølvberg · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1976
Eugen Trică, Romanian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Eugen Trică · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1975
Dan Hipgrave, English guitarist and journalist Wikipedia: Dan Hipgrave · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1975
Josep Jufré, Spanish cyclist Wikipedia: Josep Jufré · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1975
Eicca Toppinen, Finnish cellist and composer Wikipedia: Eicca Toppinen · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1974
Alvin Ceccoli, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Alvin Ceccoli · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1974
Kajol, Indian film actress Wikipedia: Kajol · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
1974
Olle Kullinger, Swedish footballer Wikipedia: Olle Kullinger · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1974
Antoine Sibierski, French footballer Wikipedia: Antoine Sibierski · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1973
Paul Carige, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Paul Carige · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1973
Justin Marshall, New Zealand rugby player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Justin Marshall · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1972
Ikuto Hidaka, Japanese wrestler Wikipedia: Ikuto Hidaka · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1972
Aaqib Javed, Pakistani cricketer and coach Wikipedia: Aaqib Javed · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1972
Darren Shahlavi, English-American actor and martial artist (died 2015) Wikipedia: Darren Shahlavi · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1972
Jon Sleightholme, English rugby player Wikipedia: Jon Sleightholme · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1972
Theodore Whitmore, Jamaican footballer and manager Wikipedia: Theodore Whitmore · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1972
Christian Olde Wolbers, Belgian-American guitarist, songwriter, and producer Wikipedia: Christian Olde Wolbers · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1971
Valdis Dombrovskis, Latvian academic and politician, 11th Prime Minister of Latvia Wikipedia: Valdis Dombrovskis · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1969
Jackie Doyle-Price, English politician Wikipedia: Jackie Doyle-Price · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1969
Vasbert Drakes, Barbadian cricketer Wikipedia: Vasbert Drakes · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1969
Venkatesh Prasad, Indian cricketer and coach Wikipedia: Venkatesh Prasad · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1969
Rob Scott, Australian rower Wikipedia: Rob Scott (businessman) · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1968
Terri Clark, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Terri Clark · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1968
Funkmaster Flex, American DJ, radio and television host, rapper, and record producer Wikipedia: Funkmaster Flex · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1968
Kendo Kashin, Japanese wrestler and mixed martial artist Wikipedia: Kendo Kashin · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1968
Marine Le Pen, French lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Marine Le Pen · ✓ Wikidata · 117 languages
1968
Oleh Luzhnyi, Ukrainian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Oleh Luzhnyi · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1968
Colin McRae, Scottish race car driver (died 2007) Wikipedia: Colin McRae · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1968
John Olerud, American baseball player Wikipedia: John Olerud · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1967
Matthew Caws, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Matthew Caws · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1967
Vladyslav Gorai, Ukrainian tenor Wikipedia: Vladyslav Gorai · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1966
James Gunn, American filmmaker Wikipedia: James Gunn · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1966
Jennifer Finch, American singer, bass player, and photographer (died 2026) Wikipedia: Jennifer Finch · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1966
Jonathan Silverman, American actor and producer Wikipedia: Jonathan Silverman · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1965
Jeff Coffin, American saxophonist and composer Wikipedia: Jeff Coffin · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1965
Motoi Sakuraba, Japanese keyboard player and composer Wikipedia: Motoi Sakuraba · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1964
Rory Morrison, English journalist (died 2013) Wikipedia: Rory Morrison · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1964
Adam Yauch, American rapper and director (died 2012) Wikipedia: Adam Yauch · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1963
Steve Lee, Swiss singer-songwriter (died 2010) Wikipedia: Steve Lee (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1963
Ingmar De Vos, Belgian sports administrator Wikipedia: Ingmar De Vos · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1963
Mark Strong, English actor Wikipedia: Mark Strong · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1962
Patrick Ewing, Jamaican-American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Patrick Ewing · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1962
Otis Thorpe, American basketball player Wikipedia: Otis Thorpe · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1961
Janet McTeer, English actress Wikipedia: Janet McTeer · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1961
Athula Samarasekera, Sri Lankan cricketer and coach Wikipedia: Athula Samarasekera · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1961
Mark O'Connor, American violinist/fiddler and composer Wikipedia: Mark O'Connor · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1961
Tim Wilson, American comedian, singer-songwriter, and guitarist (died 2014) Wikipedia: Tim Wilson (comedian) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1960
David Baldacci, American lawyer and author Wikipedia: David Baldacci · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1959
Pete Burns, English singer-songwriter (died 2016) Wikipedia: Pete Burns · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1959
Pat Smear, American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Pat Smear · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1958
Ulla Salzgeber, German equestrian Wikipedia: Ulla Salzgeber · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1957
Larry Corowa, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Larry Corowa · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1957
David Gill, English businessman Wikipedia: David Gill (football executive) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1956
Christopher Chessun, English Anglican bishop Wikipedia: Christopher Chessun · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1956
Jerry Ciccoritti, Canadian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Jerry Ciccoritti · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1956
Maureen McCormick, American actress Wikipedia: Maureen McCormick · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1955
Eddie Ojeda, American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Eddie Ojeda · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1953
Rick Mahler, American baseball player and coach (died 2005) Wikipedia: Rick Mahler · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1952
Tamás Faragó, Hungarian water polo player Wikipedia: Tamás Faragó · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1952
John Jarratt, Australian actor and producer Wikipedia: John Jarratt · 13 languages
1952
Louis Walsh, Irish talent manager Wikipedia: Louis Walsh · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1951
Samantha Sang, Australian pop singer Wikipedia: Samantha Sang · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1950
Luiz Gushiken, Brazilian trade union leader and politician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Luiz Gushiken · 9 languages
1950
Mahendra Karma, Indian lawyer and politician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Mahendra Karma · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1948
Ray Clemence, English footballer and manager (died 2020) Wikipedia: Ray Clemence · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1948
Barbara Flynn, English actress Wikipedia: Barbara Flynn · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1948
David Hungate, American bass guitarist, producer, and arranger Wikipedia: David Hungate · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1948
Shin Takamatsu, Japanese architect and academic Wikipedia: Shin Takamatsu · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1947
Angry Anderson, Australian singer and actor (died 2026) Wikipedia: Angry Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1947
Bernie Carbo, American baseball player Wikipedia: Bernie Carbo · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1947
France A. Córdova, American astrophysicist and academic Wikipedia: France A. Córdova · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1947
Rick Derringer, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Rick Derringer · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1947
Greg Leskiw, Canadian guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Greg Leskiw · 3 languages
1946
Bruce Coslet, American football player and coach Wikipedia: Bruce Coslet · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1946
Shirley Ann Jackson, American physicist Wikipedia: Shirley Ann Jackson · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1946
Rick van der Linden, Dutch keyboard player and songwriter (died 2006) Wikipedia: Rick van der Linden · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1946
Bob McCarthy, Australian rugby league player and coach Wikipedia: Bob McCarthy · 2 languages
1946
Erika Slezak, American actress Wikipedia: Erika Slezak · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1946
Xavier Trias, Spanish pediatrician and politician, 118th Mayor of Barcelona Wikipedia: Xavier Trias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1945
Loni Anderson, American actress (died 2025) Wikipedia: Loni Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1944
Christopher Gunning, English composer (died 2023) Wikipedia: Christopher Gunning · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1943
Nelson Briles, American baseball player (died 2005) Wikipedia: Nelson Briles · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1943
Sammi Smith, American country music singer-songwriter (died 2005) Wikipedia: Sammi Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1942
Joe Boyd, American record producer, founded Hannibal Records Wikipedia: Joe Boyd · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1941
Bob Clark, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2007) Wikipedia: Bob Clark · 23 languages
1941
Leonid Kizim, Ukrainian general, pilot, and astronaut (died 2010) Wikipedia: Leonid Kizim · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1941
Airto Moreira, Brazilian-American drummer and composer Wikipedia: Airto Moreira · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1940
Bobby Braddock, American country music songwriter, musician, and producer Wikipedia: Bobby Braddock · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1940
Roman Gabriel, American football player, coach, and actor (died 2024) Wikipedia: Roman Gabriel · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1940
Rick Huxley, English bass player (died 2013) Wikipedia: The Dave Clark Five · 28 languages
1939
Roger Clark, English race car driver (died 1998) Wikipedia: Roger Clark (rally driver) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1939
Carmen Salinas, Mexican actress and politician (died 2021) Wikipedia: Carmen Salinas · 20 languages
1937
Herb Brooks, American ice hockey player and coach (died 2003) Wikipedia: Herb Brooks · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1937
Brian G. Marsden, English-American astronomer and academic (died 2010) Wikipedia: Brian G. Marsden · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1936
Nikolai Baturin, Estonian author and playwright (died 2019) Wikipedia: Nikolai Baturin · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1936
John Saxon, American actor (died 2020) Wikipedia: John Saxon · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1935
Michael Ballhaus, German director and cinematographer (died 2017) Wikipedia: Michael Ballhaus · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1935
Peter Inge, Baron Inge, English field marshal (died 2022) Wikipedia: Peter Inge, Baron Inge · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1935
Roy Benavidez, American soldier, Medal of Honor Winner (died 1998) Wikipedia: Roy Benavidez · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1934
Karl Johan Åström, Swedish engineer and theorist Wikipedia: Karl Johan Åström · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1934
Wendell Berry, American novelist, short story writer, poet, and essayist (died 2026) Wikipedia: Wendell Berry · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1934
Gay Byrne, Irish radio and television host (died 2019) Wikipedia: Gay Byrne · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1934
Vern Gosdin, American country singer (died 2009) Wikipedia: Vern Gosdin · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1932
Tera de Marez Oyens, Dutch pianist and composer (died 1996) Wikipedia: Tera de Marez Oyens · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1932
Vladimir Fedoseyev, Russian conductor Wikipedia: Vladimir Fedoseyev · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1931
Tom Hafey, Australian footballer and coach (died 2014) Wikipedia: Tom Hafey · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1930
Neil Armstrong, American pilot, engineer, and astronaut, first man to walk on the Moon (died 2012) Wikipedia: Neil Armstrong · ✓ Wikidata · 219 languages
1930
Damita Jo DeBlanc, American comedian, actress, and singer (died 1998) Wikipedia: Damita Jo DeBlanc · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1930
Richie Ginther, American race car driver (died 1989) Wikipedia: Richie Ginther · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1930
Michal Kováč, Slovak lawyer and politician, 1st President of Slovakia (died 2016) Wikipedia: Michal Kováč · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1929
Don Matheson, American soldier, police officer, and actor (died 2014) Wikipedia: Don Matheson · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1929
John H. Moore II, American lawyer and judge (died 2013) Wikipedia: John H. Moore II · 3 languages
1926
Betsy Jolas, French composer Wikipedia: Betsy Jolas · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1926
Jeri Southern, American jazz singer and pianist (died 1991) Wikipedia: Jeri Southern · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1923
Devan Nair, Malaysian-Singaporean union leader and politician, 3rd President of Singapore (died 2005) Wikipedia: Devan Nair · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1922
L. Tom Perry, American businessman and religious leader (died 2015) Wikipedia: L. Tom Perry · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1922
Frank Stranahan, American golfer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Frank Stranahan · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1921
Terry Becker, American actor, director, and producer (died 2014) Wikipedia: Terry Becker · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1920
George Tooker, American painter and academic (died 2011) Wikipedia: George Tooker · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1919
Rosalind Hicks, British literary guardian and the only child of author, Agatha Christie (died 2004) Wikipedia: Rosalind Hicks · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1918
Tom Drake, American actor and singer (died 1982) Wikipedia: Tom Drake · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1918
Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded Canada's National Ballet School (died 2004) Wikipedia: Betty Oliphant · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1916
Peter Viereck, American poet and academic (died 2006) Wikipedia: Peter Viereck · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1914
Parley Baer, American actor (died 2002) Wikipedia: Parley Baer · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1912
Abbé Pierre, French priest and humanitarian (died 2007) Wikipedia: Abbé Pierre · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1911
Robert Taylor, American actor and singer (died 1969) Wikipedia: Robert Taylor (American actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1910
Bruno Coquatrix, French songwriter and manager (died 1979) Wikipedia: Bruno Coquatrix · 12 languages
1910
Herminio Masantonio, Argentinian footballer (died 1956) Wikipedia: Herminio Masantonio · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1908
Harold Holt, Australian lawyer and politician, 17th Prime Minister of Australia (died 1967) Wikipedia: Harold Holt · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1908
Jose Garcia Villa, Filipino short story writer and poet (died 1997) Wikipedia: José García Villa · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1906
Joan Hickson, English actress (died 1998) Wikipedia: Joan Hickson · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1906
John Huston, American actor, director, and screenwriter (died 1987) Wikipedia: John Huston · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
1905
Wassily Leontief, German-American economist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1999) Wikipedia: Wassily Leontief · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
1904
Kenneth V. Thimann, English-American botanist and microbiologist (died 1997) Wikipedia: Kenneth V. Thimann · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1901
Claude Autant-Lara, French director, screenwriter, and politician (died 2000) Wikipedia: Claude Autant-Lara · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1900
Rudolf Schottlaender, German philosopher, classical philologist and translator (died 1988) Wikipedia: Rudolf Schottlaender · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1897
Roberta Dodd Crawford, American soprano and educator (died 1954) Wikipedia: Roberta Dodd Crawford · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1897
Aksel Larsen, Danish lawyer and politician (died 1972) Wikipedia: Aksel Larsen · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1890
Naum Gabo, Russian-American sculptor (died 1977) Wikipedia: Naum Gabo · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1890
Erich Kleiber, Austrian conductor and director (died 1956) Wikipedia: Erich Kleiber · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1889
Conrad Aiken, American novelist, short story writer, critic, and poet (died 1973) Wikipedia: Conrad Aiken · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1887
Reginald Owen, English-American actor and singer (died 1972) Wikipedia: Reginald Owen · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1882
Anne Acheson, Irish sculptor (died 1962) Wikipedia: Anne Acheson · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1880
Gertrude Rush, American lawyer and jurist (died 1962) Wikipedia: Gertrude Rush · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1880
Ruth Sawyer, American author and educator (died 1970) Wikipedia: Ruth Sawyer · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1877
Tom Thomson, Canadian painter (died 1917) Wikipedia: Tom Thomson · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1876
Mary Ritter Beard, American historian and activist (died 1958) Wikipedia: Mary Ritter Beard · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1874
Wesley Clair Mitchell, American economist and academic (died 1948) Wikipedia: Wesley Clair Mitchell · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1874
Horace Rawlins, English golfer (died 1935) Wikipedia: Horace Rawlins · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1872
Oswaldo Cruz, Brazilian physician, bacteriologist, and epidemiologist, founded the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (died 1917) Wikipedia: Oswaldo Cruz · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1868
Oskar Merikanto, Finnish pianist and composer (died 1924) Wikipedia: Oskar Merikanto · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1866
Carl Harries, German chemist and academic (died 1923) Wikipedia: Carl Harries · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1866
Harry Trott, Australian cricketer (died 1917) Wikipedia: Harry Trott · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1862
Joseph Merrick, English man with severe deformities (died 1890) Wikipedia: Joseph Merrick · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1860
Louis Wain, English artist (died 1939) Wikipedia: Louis Wain · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1850
Guy de Maupassant, French short story writer, novelist, and poet (died 1893) Wikipedia: Guy de Maupassant · ✓ Wikidata · 155 languages
1844
Ilya Repin, Russian painter and sculptor (died 1930) Wikipedia: Ilya Repin · ✓ Wikidata · 91 languages
1843
James Scott Skinner, Scottish violinist and composer (died 1927) Wikipedia: James Scott Skinner · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1833
Carola of Vasa (died 1907) Wikipedia: Carola of Vasa · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1828
Louise of the Netherlands (died 1871) Wikipedia: Louise of the Netherlands · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1827
Deodoro da Fonseca, Brazilian field marshal and politician, 1st President of Brazil (died 1892) Wikipedia: Deodoro da Fonseca · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
1815
Edward John Eyre, English explorer and politician, Governor of Jamaica (died 1901) Wikipedia: Edward John Eyre · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1813
Ivar Aasen, Norwegian poet and linguist (died 1896) Wikipedia: Ivar Aasen · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
1811
Ambroise Thomas, French composer (died 1896) Wikipedia: Ambroise Thomas · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1802
Niels Henrik Abel, Norwegian mathematician and theorist (died 1829) Wikipedia: Niels Henrik Abel · ✓ Wikidata · 98 languages
1797
Friedrich August Kummer, German cellist and composer (died 1879) Wikipedia: Friedrich August Kummer · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1749
Thomas Lynch Jr., American commander and politician (died 1779) Wikipedia: Thomas Lynch Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1694
Leonardo Leo, Italian composer (died 1744) Wikipedia: Leonardo Leo · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1681
Vitus Bering, Danish-born Russian explorer (died 1741) Wikipedia: Vitus Bering · ✓ Wikidata · 84 languages
1662
James Anderson, Scottish lawyer and historian (died 1728) Wikipedia: James Anderson (lawyer) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1626
Richard Ottley, English politician (died 1670) Wikipedia: Richard Ottley · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1623
Antonio Cesti, Italian organist and composer (died 1669) Wikipedia: Antonio Cesti · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1607
Antonio Barberini, Italian cardinal (died 1671) Wikipedia: Antonio Barberini · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1540
Joseph Justus Scaliger, French philologist and historian (died 1609) Wikipedia: Joseph Justus Scaliger · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1461
Alexander Jagiellon, Polish king (died 1506) Wikipedia: Alexander Jagiellon · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1397
Guillaume Du Fay, Belgian-Italian composer and theorist (died 1474) Wikipedia: Guillaume Du Fay · 57 languages
1301
Edmund of Woodstock, 1st Earl of Kent, English politician, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (died 1330) Wikipedia: Edmund of Woodstock, 1st Earl of Kent · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1262
Ladislaus IV of Hungary (died 1290) Wikipedia: Ladislaus IV of Hungary · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
79 BC
Tullia, Roman daughter of Cicero (died 45 BC) Wikipedia: Tullia (daughter of Cicero) · 15 languages

Deaths

2025
Col Joye, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1937) Wikipedia: Col Joye · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2022
Judith Durham, Australian singer-songwriter (born 1943) Wikipedia: Judith Durham · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2022
Cherie Gil, Filipino actress (born 1963) Wikipedia: Cherie Gil · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2022
Ali Haydar, Syrian army officer (born 1932) Wikipedia: Ali Haydar (Syrian army officer) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2022
Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion designer (born 1938) Wikipedia: Issey Miyake · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
2022
Dillon Quirke, Irish hurler (born 1998) Wikipedia: Dillon Quirke · 1 language
2020
Hawa Abdi, Somali human rights activist and physician (born 1947) Wikipedia: Hawa Abdi · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
2019
Toni Morrison, American author, Pulitzer Prize winner, and Nobel laureate (born 1931). Wikipedia: Toni Morrison · ✓ Wikidata · 133 languages
2018
Alan Rabinowitz, American zoologist (born 1953) Wikipedia: Alan Rabinowitz · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2015
Arthur Walter James, English journalist and politician (born 1912) Wikipedia: Arthur Walter James · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2015
Tony Millington, Welsh footballer (born 1943) Wikipedia: Tony Millington · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2014
Harold J. Greene, American general (born 1962) Wikipedia: Harold J. Greene · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2014
Vladimir Orlov, Russian author (born 1936) Wikipedia: Vladimir Orlov (author) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2014
Chapman Pincher, Indian-English historian, journalist, and author (born 1914) Wikipedia: Chapman Pincher · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2014
Jesse Leonard Steinfeld, American physician and academic, 11th Surgeon General of the United States (born 1927) Wikipedia: Jesse Leonard Steinfeld · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2013
Ruth Asawa, American sculptor and educator (born 1926) Wikipedia: Ruth Asawa · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2013
Shawn Burr, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1966) Wikipedia: Shawn Burr · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2013
Willie Dunn, Canadian singer-songwriter and producer (born 1942) Wikipedia: Willie Dunn · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2013
Roy Rubin, American basketball player and coach (born 1925) Wikipedia: Roy Rubin (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2013
May Song Vang, American activist (born 1951) Wikipedia: May Song Vang · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2013
Rob Wyda, American commander and judge (born 1959) Wikipedia: Rob Wyda · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2012
Erwin Axer, Polish director and screenwriter (born 1917) Wikipedia: Erwin Axer · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2012
Michel Daerden, Belgian lawyer and politician (born 1949) Wikipedia: Michel Daerden · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2012
Fred Matua, American football player (born 1984) Wikipedia: Fred Matua · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2012
Martin E. Segal, Russian-American businessman, co-founded Film Society of Lincoln Center (born 1916) Wikipedia: Martin E. Segal · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2012
Chavela Vargas, Costa Rican-Mexican singer-songwriter and actress (born 1919) Wikipedia: Chavela Vargas · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
2012
Roland Charles Wagner, French author and translator (born 1960) Wikipedia: Roland Charles Wagner · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2011
Andrzej Lepper, Polish farmer and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Poland (born 1954) Wikipedia: Andrzej Lepper · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
2011
Aziz Shavershian, Australian bodybuilder (born 1989) Wikipedia: Zyzz · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2009
Budd Schulberg, American author, screenwriter, and producer (born 1914) Wikipedia: Budd Schulberg · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2008
Neil Bartlett, English-American chemist and academic (born 1932) Wikipedia: Neil Bartlett (chemist) · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
2008
Reg Lindsay, Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1929) Wikipedia: Reg Lindsay · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2007
Jean-Marie Lustiger, French cardinal (born 1926) Wikipedia: Jean-Marie Lustiger · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
2007
Florian Pittiș, Romanian actor, singer, director, and producer (born 1943) Wikipedia: Florian Pittiș · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2005
Polina Astakhova, Russian gymnast and coach (born 1936) Wikipedia: Polina Astakhova · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
2005
Jim O'Hora, American football player and coach (born 1915) Wikipedia: Jim O'Hora · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2005
Raul Roco, Filipino lawyer and politician, 31st Filipino Secretary of Education (born 1941) Wikipedia: Raul Roco · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2005
Eddie Jenkins, Welsh footballer (born 1909) Wikipedia: Eddie Jenkins (footballer, born 1909) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2002
Josh Ryan Evans, American actor (born 1982) Wikipedia: Josh Ryan Evans · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
2002
Chick Hearn, American sportscaster (born 1916) Wikipedia: Chick Hearn · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2002
Franco Lucentini, Italian journalist and author (born 1920) Wikipedia: Franco Lucentini · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2002
Darrell Porter, American baseball player (born 1952) Wikipedia: Darrell Porter · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2002
Matt Robinson, American actor, producer, and screenwriter (born 1937) Wikipedia: Matt Robinson (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2001
Otema Allimadi, Ugandan politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Uganda (born 1929) Wikipedia: Otema Allimadi · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2001
Christopher Skase, Australian-Spanish businessman (born 1948) Wikipedia: Christopher Skase · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2000
Otto Buchsbaum, Austrian-Brazilian journalist and activist (born 1920) Wikipedia: Otto Buchsbaum · 1 language
2000
Tullio Crali, Montenegrin-Italian pilot and painter (born 1910) Wikipedia: Tullio Crali · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2000
Lala Amarnath, Indian cricketer (born 1911) Wikipedia: Lala Amarnath · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2000
Alec Guinness, English actor (born 1914) Wikipedia: Alec Guinness · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
1998
Otto Kretschmer, German naval officer and submariner (born 1912) Wikipedia: Otto Kretschmer · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1998
Todor Zhivkov, Bulgarian commander and politician, 36th Prime Minister of Bulgaria (born 1911) Wikipedia: Todor Zhivkov · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
1994
Menachem Avidom, Israeli composer (born 1908) Wikipedia: Menachem Avidom · 15 languages
1994
Alain de Changy, Belgian race car driver (born 1922) Wikipedia: Alain de Changy · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1992
Robert Muldoon, New Zealand politician, 31st Prime Minister of New Zealand (born 1921) Wikipedia: Robert Muldoon · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1991
Paul Brown, American football player and coach (born 1908) Wikipedia: Paul Brown · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1991
Soichiro Honda, Japanese engineer and businessman, founded Honda (born 1906) Wikipedia: Soichiro Honda · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1987
Georg Gaßmann, German politician, Mayor of Marburg (born 1910) Wikipedia: Georg Gaßmann · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1985
Arnold Horween, American football player and coach (born 1898) Wikipedia: Arnold Horween · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1984
Richard Burton, Welsh actor (born 1925) Wikipedia: Richard Burton · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
1983
Judy Canova, American actress and comedian (born 1913) Wikipedia: Judy Canova · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1983
Joan Robinson, English economist and author (born 1903) Wikipedia: Joan Robinson · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1980
Harold L. Runnels, American soldier and politician (born 1924) Wikipedia: Harold Runnels · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1978
Jesse Haines, American baseball player and coach (born 1893) Wikipedia: Jesse Haines · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1968
Luther Perkins, American guitarist (born 1928) Wikipedia: Luther Perkins · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1964
Moa Martinson, Swedish author (born 1890) Wikipedia: Moa Martinson · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1964
Art Ross, Canadian-American ice hockey player and coach (born 1886) Wikipedia: Art Ross · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1963
Salvador Bacarisse, Spanish composer (born 1898) Wikipedia: Salvador Bacarisse · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1960
Arthur Meighen, Canadian lawyer and politician, 9th Prime Minister of Canada (born 1874) Wikipedia: Arthur Meighen · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1959
Edgar Guest, English-American journalist and poet (born 1881) Wikipedia: Edgar A. Guest · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1957
Heinrich Otto Wieland, German chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1877) Wikipedia: Heinrich Otto Wieland · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
1955
Carmen Miranda, Portuguese-Brazilian actress and singer (born 1909) Wikipedia: Carmen Miranda · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1952
Sameera Moussa, Egyptian physicist and academic (born 1917) Wikipedia: Sameera Moussa · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1948
Montagu Toller, English cricketer and lawyer (born 1871) Wikipedia: Montagu Toller · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1946
Wilhelm Marx, German lawyer and politician, 17th Chancellor of Germany (born 1863) Wikipedia: Wilhelm Marx · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1944
Maurice Turnbull, Welsh cricketer and rugby player (born 1906) Wikipedia: Maurice Turnbull · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1939
Béla Jankovich, Hungarian economist and politician, Minister of Education of Hungary (born 1865) Wikipedia: Béla Jankovich · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1935
David Townsend, American art director and set designer (born 1891) Wikipedia: David Townsend (art director) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1933
Charles Harold Davis, American painter and academic (born 1856) Wikipedia: Charles Harold Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1929
Millicent Fawcett, English trade union leader and activist (born 1847) Wikipedia: Millicent Fawcett · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1921
Dimitrios Rallis, Greek lawyer and politician, 78th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1844) Wikipedia: Dimitrios Rallis · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1916
George Butterworth, British composer (born 1885) Wikipedia: George Butterworth · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1911
Bob Caruthers, American baseball player and umpire (born 1864) Wikipedia: Bob Caruthers · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1904
George Dibbs, Australian politician, 10th Premier of New South Wales (born 1834) Wikipedia: George Dibbs · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1901
Victoria, German Empress and Princess Royal of the United Kingdom (born 1840) Wikipedia: Victoria, Princess Royal · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1895
Friedrich Engels, German philosopher (born 1820) Wikipedia: Friedrich Engels · ✓ Wikidata · 200 languages
1881
Spotted Tail, American tribal chief (born 1823) Wikipedia: Spotted Tail · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1880
Ferdinand Ritter von Hebra, Austrian physician and dermatologist (born 1816) Wikipedia: Ferdinand Ritter von Hebra · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1877
Robert Williams (known as Trebor Mai), Welsh poet (born 1830) Wikipedia: Robert Williams (Trebor Mai) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1868
Jacques Boucher de Crèvecœur de Perthes, French archaeologist and historian (born 1788) Wikipedia: Jacques Boucher de Crèvecœur de Perthes · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1799
Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe, English admiral and politician (born 1726) Wikipedia: Richard Howe, Earl Howe · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1792
Frederick North, Lord North, English politician, Prime Minister of Great Britain (born 1732) Wikipedia: Frederick North, Lord North · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1778
Charles Clémencet, French historian and author (born 1703) Wikipedia: Charles Clémencet · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1778
Thomas Linley the younger, English composer (born 1756) Wikipedia: Thomas Linley the Younger
1743
John Hervey, 2nd Baron Hervey, English courtier and politician, Vice-Chamberlain of the Household (born 1696) Wikipedia: John Hervey, 2nd Baron Hervey · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1729
Thomas Newcomen, English engineer, invented the eponymous Newcomen atmospheric engine (born 1664) Wikipedia: Thomas Newcomen · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1678
Juan García de Zéspedes, Mexican tenor and composer (born 1619) Wikipedia: Juan García de Zéspedes · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1633
George Abbot, English archbishop and academic (born 1562) Wikipedia: George Abbot (bishop) · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1610
Alonso García de Ramón, Spanish soldier and politician, Royal Governor of Chile (born 1552) Wikipedia: Alonso García de Ramón · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1600
John Ruthven, 3rd Earl of Gowrie, Scottish conspirator (born 1577) Wikipedia: John Ruthven, 3rd Earl of Gowrie · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1579
Stanislaus Hosius, Polish cardinal (born 1504) Wikipedia: Stanislaus Hosius · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1447
John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter (born 1395) Wikipedia: John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1415
Richard of Conisburgh, 3rd Earl of Cambridge (born 1375) Wikipedia: Richard of Conisburgh, 3rd Earl of Cambridge · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1415
Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham (born 1370) Wikipedia: Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1364
Kōgon, Japanese emperor (born 1313) Wikipedia: Emperor Kōgon · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1063
Gruffydd ap Llywelyn, King of Gwynedd Wikipedia: Gruffudd ap Llywelyn · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
940
Li Decheng, Chinese general (born 863) Wikipedia: Li Decheng · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
917
Euthymius I of Constantinople (born 834) Wikipedia: Euthymius I of Constantinople · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
910
Eowils and Halfdan, joint kings of Northumbria Wikipedia: Eowils and Halfdan · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
910
Ingwær, king of Northumbria Wikipedia: Ingwær · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
890
Ranulf II, duke of Aquitaine (born 850) Wikipedia: Ranulf II of Aquitaine · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
882
Louis III, Frankish king (born 863) Wikipedia: Louis III of France · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
877
Ubayd Allah ibn Yahya ibn Khaqan, Abbasid vizier Wikipedia: Ubayd Allah ibn Yahya ibn Khaqan · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
824
Heizei, Japanese emperor (born 773) Wikipedia: Emperor Heizei · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
642
Eowa, king of Mercia Wikipedia: Eowa of Mercia · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
642
Oswald, king of Northumbria Wikipedia: Oswald of Northumbria · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
553
Xiao Ji, prince of the Liang dynasty (born 508) Wikipedia: Xiao Ji · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages

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