Events on December 5 include:
- Exploration Flight Test-1, the first flight test of Orion, is launched (2014)
- A gunman killed nine people at a shopping mall in Omaha, Nebraska (2007)
- Space Shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-108, carrying the Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station (2001)
This page gathers 58 events, 244 births and 106 deaths recorded on this day, from 63 BC to 2017.
Events · United States
-
2014
Exploration Flight Test-1, the first flight test of Orion, is launched. Wikipedia: Exploration Flight Test-1 · 22 languages
-
2007
A gunman killed nine people at a shopping mall in Omaha, Nebraska. Wikipedia: Westroads Mall shooting · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
2001
Space Shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-108, carrying the Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle Endeavour · 57 languages
-
1964
Vietnam War: For his heroism in battle earlier in the year, Captain Roger Donlon is awarded the first Medal of Honor of the war. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · 168 languages
-
1964
Lloyd J. Old discovers the first linkage between the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) and disease—mouse leukemia—opening the way for the recognition of the importance of the MHC in the immune response. Wikipedia: Lloyd J. Old · 5 languages
-
1955
The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merge and form the AFL–CIO. Wikipedia: American Federation of Labor · 18 languages
-
1955
The Civil Rights Movement: the Montgomery bus boycott begins, led by E. D. Nixon and Rosa Parks. Wikipedia: Civil rights movement · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
-
1945
Flight 19, a group of TBF Avengers, disappears in the Bermuda Triangle. Wikipedia: Flight 19 · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
-
1935
Mary McLeod Bethune founds the National Council of Negro Women in New York City. Wikipedia: Mary McLeod Bethune · 33 languages
-
1933
The Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, repealing Prohibition in the United States. Wikipedia: Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution · 28 languages
-
1848
California Gold Rush: In a message to the United States Congress, U.S. President James K. Polk confirms that large amounts of gold had been discovered in California. Wikipedia: California gold rush · 52 languages
-
1847
Jefferson Davis is elected to the U.S. Senate. Wikipedia: Jefferson Davis · 87 languages
-
1831
Former U.S. President John Quincy Adams takes his seat in the House of Representatives. Wikipedia: John Quincy Adams · 166 languages
-
1776
Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest academic honor society in the U.S., holds its first meeting at the College of William & Mary. Wikipedia: Phi Beta Kappa · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1775
American Revolutionary War: Continental Army colonel Henry Knox arrived at Fort Ticonderoga in New York to arrange the transport of 60 tons of artillery (depicted) to support the siege of Boston. Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War · 115 languages
-
1770
29th Regiment of Foot privates Hugh Montgomery and Matthew Kilroy are found guilty for the manslaughter of Crispus Attucks and Samuel Gray respectively in the Boston Massacre. Wikipedia: 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot · 3 languages
Around the world
-
2017
The International Olympic Committee bans Russia from competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics for doping at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Wikipedia: International Olympic Committee · 110 languages
-
2013
Militants attack a Defense Ministry compound in Sanaa, Yemen, killing at least 56 people and injuring 200 others. Wikipedia: 2013 Yemeni Ministry of Defense attack · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
2006
Commodore Frank Bainimarama overthrows the government in Fiji. Wikipedia: Frank Bainimarama · 46 languages
-
2005
The Civil Partnership Act comes into effect in the United Kingdom, and the first civil partnership is registered there. Wikipedia: Civil Partnership Act 2004 · 3 languages
-
2005
The 6.8 Mw Lake Tanganyika earthquake shakes the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), killing six people. Wikipedia: 2005 Lake Tanganyika earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1995
Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lanka's government announces the conquest of the Tamil stronghold of Jaffna. Wikipedia: Sri Lankan civil war · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1995
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight A-56 crashes near Nakhchivan International Airport in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, killing 52 people. Wikipedia: Azerbaijan Airlines Flight A-56 · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1994
The Budapest Memorandum is signed at the OSCE conference in Budapest, Hungary. Wikipedia: Budapest Memorandum · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
-
1991
Leonid Kravchuk is elected the first president of Ukraine. Wikipedia: Leonid Kravchuk · 86 languages
-
1983
Dissolution of the Military Junta in Argentina. Wikipedia: National Reorganization Process · 38 languages
-
1977
Egypt breaks diplomatic relations with Syria, Libya, Algeria, Iraq and South Yemen in retaliation to preventing President Anwar el-Sadat from pursuing negotiations with Israel at the Tripoli confer. Wikipedia: Egypt · 391 languages
-
1972
Gough Whitlam took office as the 21st Prime Minister of Australia and formed a duumvirate with his deputy Lance Barnard, ending 23 years of Liberal–Country Party government. Wikipedia: Gough Whitlam · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1971
Battle of Gazipur: Pakistani forces are defeated as India cedes Gazipur to Bangladesh. Wikipedia: Battle of Gazipur · 2 languages
-
1965
The "glasnost meeting" took place in Moscow, becoming the first demonstration in the Soviet Union after World War II and marking the beginning of the civil rights movement in the country. Wikipedia: Glasnost meeting · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1958
Britain's first motorway, the Preston Bypass, opened to the public. Wikipedia: Controlled-access highway · 95 languages
-
1958
Subscriber Trunk Dialling (STD) is inaugurated in the United Kingdom by Queen Elizabeth II when she speaks to the Lord Provost in a call from Bristol to Edinburgh. Wikipedia: Subscriber trunk dialling · 4 languages
-
1952
The "Great Smog of London" (pictured) began and lasted for five days, causing 12,000 deaths and leading to the Clean Air Act 1956. Wikipedia: Great Smog of London · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
-
1943
World War II: Allied air forces begin attacking Germany's secret weapons bases in Operation Crossbow. Wikipedia: Operation Crossbow · 16 languages
-
1941
World War II: In the Battle of Moscow, Georgy Zhukov launches a massive Soviet counter-attack against the German army. Wikipedia: World War II · 291 languages
-
1941
World War II: Great Britain declares war on Finland, Hungary and Romania. Wikipedia: Finland · 403 languages
-
1936
The 1936 Soviet constitution, also known as the "Stalin constitution", was adopted. Wikipedia: 1936 Constitution of the Soviet Union · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
-
1934
Abyssinia Crisis: Italian troops attack Wal Wal in Abyssinia, taking four days to capture the city. Wikipedia: Abyssinia Crisis · 19 languages
-
1921
The Football Association bans women's football in England from league grounds, a ban that stays in place for 50 years. Wikipedia: The Football Association · 65 languages
-
1919
Ukrainian War of Independence: The Polonsky conspiracy is suppressed and its participants are executed by the Kontrrazvedka. Wikipedia: Ukrainian War of Independence · 38 languages
-
1918
National Guards and Sokol volunteers protested in Zagreb, leading to an armed clash with regiments of the Home Guard and former Common Army. Wikipedia: Sokol movement · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1914
The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition began in an attempt to make the first land crossing of Antarctica. Wikipedia: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition · 33 languages
-
1895
New Haven Symphony Orchestra of Connecticut performs its first concert. Wikipedia: New Haven Symphony Orchestra · 2 languages
-
1865
Chincha Islands War: Peru allies with Chile against Spain. Wikipedia: Chincha Islands War · 24 languages
-
1807
Napoleonic Wars: British ships began a raid on Griessie after the Dutch captain refused a British demand for surrender. Wikipedia: Napoleonic Wars · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1766
In London, auctioneer James Christie holds his first sale. Wikipedia: James Christie (auctioneer) · 10 languages
-
1757
Seven Years' War: Prussian troops under Frederick the Great defeated Austrian forces at the Battle of Leuthen (pictured). Wikipedia: Seven Years' War · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
-
1649
The town of Raahe (Swedish: Brahestad) is founded by Count Per Brahe the Younger. Wikipedia: Raahe · 47 languages
-
1578
Sir Francis Drake, after sailing through Strait of Magellan, raids Valparaíso. Wikipedia: Francis Drake · 121 languages
-
1560
Ten-year-old Charles IX becomes king of France, with Queen Mother Catherine de' Medici as regent. Wikipedia: Charles IX of France · 76 languages
-
1496
King Manuel I of Portugal issues a decree ordering the expulsion of Jews from the country. Wikipedia: Manuel I of Portugal · 63 languages
-
1484
Pope Innocent VIII issued the papal bull Summis desiderantes affectibus, which gave the Dominican inquisitor Heinrich Kramer the explicit authority to prosecute witchcraft in Germany. Wikipedia: Pope Innocent VIII · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
-
1456
The first of two major earthquakes struck the Kingdom of Naples, killing up to 70,000 people. Wikipedia: 1456 Central Italy earthquakes · 4 languages
-
1408
Seeking to resubjugate Muscovy, Emir Edigu of the Golden Horde reaches Moscow, burning areas around the city but failing to take the city itself. Wikipedia: Grand Principality of Moscow · 75 languages
-
1082
Ramon Berenguer II, Count of Barcelona is assassinated, most likely by his brother, Berenguer Ramon II. Wikipedia: Ramon Berenguer II of Barcelona · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1033
The Jordan Rift Valley earthquake destroys multiple cities across the Levant, triggers a tsunami and kills many. Wikipedia: 1033 Jordan Valley earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
633
Fourth Council of Toledo opens, presided over by Isidore of Seville. Wikipedia: Fourth Council of Toledo · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
63 BC
Cicero gives the fourth and final of the Catiline Orations. Wikipedia: Cicero · 202 languages
World days
-
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development Wikipedia: International Volunteer Day · 45 languages
-
World Soil Day Wikipedia: International Year of Soils · 18 languages
Technology
No entries.
Science
-
2001
Space Shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-108, carrying the Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle Endeavour · 57 languages
Business
No entries.
Sport
-
1964
Vietnam War: For his heroism in battle earlier in the year, Captain Roger Donlon is awarded the first Medal of Honor of the war. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · 168 languages
-
2017
The International Olympic Committee bans Russia from competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics for doping at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Wikipedia: International Olympic Committee · 110 languages
-
1921
The Football Association bans women's football in England from league grounds, a ban that stays in place for 50 years. Wikipedia: The Football Association · 65 languages
Culture
-
1895
New Haven Symphony Orchestra of Connecticut performs its first concert. Wikipedia: New Haven Symphony Orchestra · 2 languages
Births
-
2009
Owen Cooper, English actor Wikipedia: Owen Cooper · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
-
2008
Ediz Gürel, Turkish chess grandmaster Wikipedia: Ediz Gürel · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
2000
Soobin, South Korean singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Soobin (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
1998
Conan Gray, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Conan Gray · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
-
1998
Randal Kolo Muani, French footballer Wikipedia: Randal Kolo Muani · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
-
1997
Maddie Poppe, American singer-songwriter and musician Wikipedia: Maddie Poppe · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1997
Quinnen Williams, American football player Wikipedia: Quinnen Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1995
Danny Levi, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Danny Levi · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1995
Anthony Martial, French footballer Wikipedia: Anthony Martial · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
-
1995
Kaetlyn Osmond, Canadian figure skater Wikipedia: Kaetlyn Osmond · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
-
1995
Levy Rozman, American chess International Master, streamer and YouTuber Wikipedia: Levy Rozman · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
-
1995
Alexander Sørloth, Norwegian footballer Wikipedia: Alexander Sørloth · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
-
1994
Ondrej Duda, Slovak footballer Wikipedia: Ondrej Duda · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
-
1994
Semi Ojeleye, American basketball player Wikipedia: Semi Ojeleye · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
-
1993
Ross Barkley, English footballer Wikipedia: Ross Barkley · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
-
1993
Luciano Vietto, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Luciano Vietto · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
-
1992
Natalie Sourisseau, Canadian field hockey player Wikipedia: Natalie Sourisseau · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1991
Cam Fowler, Canadian-American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Cam Fowler · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
1991
Christian Yelich, American baseball player Wikipedia: Christian Yelich · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1990
Montee Ball, American football player Wikipedia: Montee Ball · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1989
Jurrell Casey, American football player Wikipedia: Jurrell Casey · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1989
Kwon Yu-ri, South Korean singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Kwon Yu-ri · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
-
1988
Ross Bagley, American actor Wikipedia: Ross Bagley · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1988
Tina Charles, American basketball player Wikipedia: Tina Charles (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
1988
Kyle Long, American football player Wikipedia: Kyle Long · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1988
Joanna Rowsell, English cyclist Wikipedia: Joanna Rowsell · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
-
1987
A. J. Pollock, American baseball player Wikipedia: A. J. Pollock · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1986
LeGarrette Blount, American football player Wikipedia: LeGarrette Blount · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1986
James Hinchcliffe, Canadian Indycar racing driver Wikipedia: James Hinchcliffe · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1986
Justin Smoak, American baseball player Wikipedia: Justin Smoak · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1985
Shikhar Dhawan, Indian cricketer Wikipedia: Shikhar Dhawan · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
1985
André-Pierre Gignac, French footballer Wikipedia: André-Pierre Gignac · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
-
1985
Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, Emirati princess Wikipedia: Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum (born 1985) · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1985
Frankie Muniz, American actor, drummer, and race car driver Wikipedia: Frankie Muniz · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
-
1985
Josh Smith, American basketball player Wikipedia: Josh Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
-
1985
Danny Wicks, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Danny Wicks · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1984
Lauren London, American actress Wikipedia: Lauren London · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
1983
Joakim Lindström, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Joakim Lindström · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
1982
Eddy Curry, American basketball player Wikipedia: Eddy Curry · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
-
1982
Keri Hilson, American singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Keri Hilson · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
-
1982
Gabriel Luna, American actor Wikipedia: Gabriel Luna · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
-
1981
Adan Canto, Mexican actor (died 2024) Wikipedia: Adan Canto · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1980
Jessica Paré, Canadian actress Wikipedia: Jessica Paré · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
-
1979
Matteo Ferrari, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Matteo Ferrari · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
-
1979
Niklas Hagman, Finnish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Niklas Hagman · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1979
Gareth McAuley, Northern Irish footballer Wikipedia: Gareth McAuley · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
-
1979
Nick Stahl, American actor Wikipedia: Nick Stahl · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
-
1978
Neil Druckmann, American video game designer and author Wikipedia: Neil Druckmann · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
1978
Olli Jokinen, Finnish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Olli Jokinen · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
-
1978
Marcelo Zalayeta, Uruguayan footballer Wikipedia: Marcelo Zalayeta · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
-
1977
Peter van der Vlag, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Peter van der Vlag · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1976
Amy Acker, American actress Wikipedia: Amy Acker · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
-
1976
Xavier Garbajosa, French rugby player Wikipedia: Xavier Garbajosa · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1976
Norishige Kanai, Japanese doctor and astronaut Wikipedia: Norishige Kanai · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
-
1976
Sachiko Kokubu, Japanese actress and model Wikipedia: Sachiko Kokubu · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1976
Rachel Komisarz, American swimmer and coach Wikipedia: Rachel Komisarz · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1975
Ronnie O'Sullivan, English snooker player and radio host Wikipedia: Ronnie O'Sullivan · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
-
1975
Paula Patton, American actress Wikipedia: Paula Patton · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
-
1974
Ravish Kumar, Indian journalist and author Wikipedia: Ravish Kumar · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1974
Brian Lewis, American sprinter Wikipedia: Brian Lewis (sprinter) · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1973
Argo Arbeiter, Estonian footballer Wikipedia: Argo Arbeiter · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1973
Arik Benado, Israeli footballer Wikipedia: Arik Benado · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1973
Mikelangelo Loconte, Italian singer-songwriter, producer, and actor Wikipedia: Mikelangelo Loconte · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1973
Luboš Motl, Czech physicist and academic Wikipedia: Luboš Motl · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1972
Cliff Floyd, American baseball player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Cliff Floyd · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1972
Duane Ross, American hurdler and coach Wikipedia: Duane Ross · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1971
Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, German businessman and politician, German Federal Minister of Defence Wikipedia: Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
-
1971
Ashia Hansen, American-English triple jumper Wikipedia: Ashia Hansen · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
-
1971
Gabriel Hjertstedt, Swedish golfer Wikipedia: Gabriel Hjertstedt · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1971
Kali Rocha, American actress Wikipedia: Kali Rocha · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1970
Kevin Haller, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Kevin Haller · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1970
Michel'le, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Michel'le · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1969
Eric Etebari, American actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Eric Etebari · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1969
Morgan J. Freeman, American director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Morgan J. Freeman · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1969
Sajid Javid, British Pakistani banker and politician, former Chancellor of the Exchequer Wikipedia: Sajid Javid · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
-
1969
Lewis Pugh, English swimmer and lawyer Wikipedia: Lewis Pugh · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1969
Ramón Ramírez, Mexican footballer Wikipedia: Ramón Ramírez (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
-
1969
Catherine Tate, English actress, comedian, and writer Wikipedia: Catherine Tate · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
-
1968
Margaret Cho, American comedian, actress, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Margaret Cho · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
1968
Lisa Marie, American model and actress Wikipedia: Lisa Marie (actress) · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1968
Lydia Millet, American novelist Wikipedia: Lydia Millet · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1968
Falilat Ogunkoya, Nigerian sprinter Wikipedia: Falilat Ogunkoya · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1967
Gary Allan, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Gary Allan · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1965
Manish Malhotra, Indian fashion designer Wikipedia: Manish Malhotra · 18 languages
-
1965
John Rzeznik, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: John Rzeznik · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
-
1965
Wayne Smith, Jamaican rapper (died 2014) Wikipedia: Wayne Smith (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1965
Valeriy Spitsyn, Russian race walker Wikipedia: Valeriy Spitsyn · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1964
Martin Vinnicombe, Australian cyclist Wikipedia: Martin Vinnicombe · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1963
Doctor Dré, American television and radio host Wikipedia: Doctor Dré · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1963
Carrie Hamilton, American actress and playwright (died 2002) Wikipedia: Carrie Hamilton · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1963
Alberto Nisman, Argentinian lawyer (died 2015) Wikipedia: Alberto Nisman · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1962
José Cura, Argentinian tenor, conductor, and director Wikipedia: José Cura · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1962
Pablo Morales, American swimmer and coach Wikipedia: Pablo Morales · 19 languages
-
1962
Nivek Ogre, Canadian singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Nivek Ogre · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1962
Fred Rutten, Dutch footballer and manager Wikipedia: Fred Rutten · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
-
1961
Ralf Dujmovits, German mountaineer Wikipedia: Ralf Dujmovits · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1961
Laura Flanders, British journalist Wikipedia: Laura Flanders · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1960
Frans Adelaar, Dutch footballer and manager Wikipedia: Frans Adelaar · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1960
Osvaldo Golijov, Argentinian-American composer and educator Wikipedia: Osvaldo Golijov · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
1960
Jack Russell, American singer-songwriter and producer (died 2024) Wikipedia: Jack Russell (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1960
Matthew Taylor, English businessman and politician Wikipedia: Matthew Taylor (political strategist) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1959
Lee Chapman, English footballer Wikipedia: Lee Chapman · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1959
Oleksandr Yaroslavsky, Ukrainian businessman Wikipedia: Oleksandr Yaroslavskyi · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1958
Dynamite Kid, English wrestler (died 2018) Wikipedia: Dynamite Kid · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1957
Raquel Argandoña, Chilean model, actress, and politician Wikipedia: Raquel Argandoña · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1957
Art Monk, American football player Wikipedia: Art Monk · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1956
Klaus Allofs, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Klaus Allofs · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
-
1956
Butch Lee, Puerto Rican basketball player Wikipedia: Butch Lee · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1956
Adam Thorpe, French-English author, poet, and playwright Wikipedia: Adam Thorpe · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1956
Krystian Zimerman, Polish virtuoso pianist Wikipedia: Krystian Zimerman · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
1955
Miyuki Kawanaka, Japanese singer Wikipedia: Miyuki Kawanaka · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1955
Juha Tiainen, Finnish hammer thrower (died 2003) Wikipedia: Juha Tiainen · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
-
1954
Hanif Kureishi, English author and playwright Wikipedia: Hanif Kureishi · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
-
1953
Gwen Lister, South African-Namibian journalist, publisher, and activist Wikipedia: Gwen Lister · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1951
Morgan Brittany, American actress Wikipedia: Morgan Brittany · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
1951
Link Byfield, Canadian journalist and author (died 2015) Wikipedia: Link Byfield · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1951
Anne-Mie van Kerckhoven, Belgian painter and illustrator Wikipedia: Anne-Mie van Kerckhoven · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1949
John Altman, English composer and conductor Wikipedia: John Altman (composer) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1949
David Manning, English civil servant and diplomat, British Ambassador to the United States Wikipedia: David Manning · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1948
Denise Drysdale, Australian television host and actress Wikipedia: Denise Drysdale · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1947
Rudy Fernandez, Filipino triathlete (died 2022) Wikipedia: Rudy Fernandez (triathlete) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
1947
Bruce Golding, Jamaican lawyer and politician, 8th Prime Minister of Jamaica Wikipedia: Bruce Golding · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
-
1947
Tony Gregory, Irish activist and politician (died 2009) Wikipedia: Tony Gregory · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1947
Jügderdemidiin Gürragchaa, Mongolian cosmonaut and military leader Wikipedia: Jügderdemidiin Gürragchaa · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
-
1947
Jim Messina, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Jim Messina (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
-
1947
Jim Plunkett, American football player and radio host Wikipedia: Jim Plunkett · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1947
Kim Simmonds, Welsh blues-rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 2022) Wikipedia: Kim Simmonds · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1947
Don Touhig, Welsh journalist and politician Wikipedia: Don Touhig · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1946
José Carreras, Spanish tenor and actor Wikipedia: José Carreras · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
-
1946
Andy Kim, Canadian pop singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Andy Kim (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1946
Sarel van der Merwe, South African racing driver Wikipedia: Sarel van der Merwe · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1945
Serge Chapleau, Canadian cartoonist Wikipedia: Serge Chapleau · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1945
Moshe Katsav, Iranian-Israeli educator and politician, 8th President of Israel Wikipedia: Moshe Katsav · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
-
1944
Jeroen Krabbé, Dutch actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Jeroen Krabbé · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
-
1943
Eva Joly, Norwegian-French judge and politician Wikipedia: Eva Joly · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
-
1943
Andrew Yeom Soo-jung, South Korean cardinal Wikipedia: Andrew Yeom Soo-jung · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
-
1942
Bryan Murray, Canadian ice hockey coach (died 2017) Wikipedia: Bryan Murray (ice hockey) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1940
Tony Crafter, Australian cricket umpire Wikipedia: Tony Crafter · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1940
Boris Ignatyev, Russian footballer and manager (died 2026) Wikipedia: Boris Ignatyev · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
-
1940
Peter Pohl, Swedish author, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Peter Pohl · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1940
Frank Wilson, American singer-songwriter and producer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Frank Wilson (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1938
J. J. Cale, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2013) Wikipedia: JJ Cale · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
-
1936
James Lee Burke, American journalist, author, and academic Wikipedia: James Lee Burke · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
1935
Calvin Trillin, American novelist, humorist, and journalist Wikipedia: Calvin Trillin · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1935
Yury Vlasov, Ukrainian-Russian weightlifter and politician (died 2021) Wikipedia: Yury Vlasov · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
-
1934
Joan Didion, American novelist and screenwriter (died 2021) Wikipedia: Joan Didion · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
-
1933
Gennadiy Agapov, Russian race walker (died 1999) Wikipedia: Gennadiy Agapov · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1933
Harry Holgate, Australian politician, 36th Premier of Tasmania (died 1997) Wikipedia: Harry Holgate · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1932
Alf Dubs, Baron Dubs, British politician Wikipedia: Alf Dubs, Baron Dubs · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1932
Sheldon Glashow, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Sheldon Glashow · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
-
1932
Jim Hurtubise, American race car driver (died 1989) Wikipedia: Jim Hurtubise · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1932
Nadira, Indian actress (died 2006) Wikipedia: Nadira (Indian actress) · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
-
1932
Little Richard, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and actor (died 2020) Wikipedia: Little Richard · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
-
1931
Ladislav Novák, Czech footballer and manager (died 2011) Wikipedia: Ladislav Novák · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1930
Yi-Fu Tuan, Chinese-American geographer (died 2022) Wikipedia: Yi-Fu Tuan · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
-
1929
Madis Kõiv, Estonian physicist, philosopher, and author (died 2014) Wikipedia: Madis Kõiv · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1927
Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (died 2016) Wikipedia: Bhumibol Adulyadej · ✓ Wikidata · 143 languages
-
1927
W.D. Amaradeva, Sri Lankan musician and composer (died 2016) Wikipedia: W. D. Amaradeva · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1926
Adetoun Ogunsheye, first female Nigerian professor and university dean Wikipedia: Adetoun Ogunsheye · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1925
Anastasio Somoza Debayle, Nicaraguan politician, 73rd President of Nicaragua (died 1980) Wikipedia: Anastasio Somoza Debayle · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
-
1924
Robert Sobukwe, South African banker and politician (died 1978) Wikipedia: Robert Sobukwe · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1922
Casey Ribicoff, American philanthropist (died 2011) Wikipedia: Casey Ribicoff · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1922
Don Robertson, American songwriter and pianist (died 2015) Wikipedia: Don Robertson (songwriter) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1921
Alvy Moore, American actor and producer (died 1997) Wikipedia: Alvy Moore · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1919
Alun Gwynne Jones, Baron Chalfont, English historian and politician (died 2020) Wikipedia: Alun Gwynne Jones, Baron Chalfont · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1917
Ken Downing, English racing driver (died 2004) Wikipedia: Ken Downing · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
-
1916
Hilary Koprowski, Polish-American virologist and immunologist, created the world's first effective live polio vaccine (died 2013) Wikipedia: Hilary Koprowski · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
-
1916
Walt McPherson, American basketball player and coach (died 2013) Wikipedia: Walt McPherson · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1914
Helen Dettweiler, American golfer (died 1990) Wikipedia: Helen Dettweiler · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1914
Hans Hellmut Kirst, German lieutenant and author (died 1989) Wikipedia: Hans Hellmut Kirst · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1913
Esther Borja, Cuban soprano and actress (died 2013) Wikipedia: Esther Borja · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1913
Bruce Conde, American army officer, mercenary, stamp collector, and royalty claimant (died 1992) Wikipedia: Bruce Conde · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1912
Kate Simon, American travel writer (died 1990) Wikipedia: Kate Simon · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1912
Sonny Boy Williamson II, American singer-songwriter and harmonica player (died 1965) Wikipedia: Sonny Boy Williamson II · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1911
Władysław Szpilman, Polish pianist and composer (died 2000) Wikipedia: Władysław Szpilman · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
-
1910
Abraham Polonsky, American director and screenwriter (died 1999) Wikipedia: Abraham Polonsky · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1907
Lin Biao, Chinese general and politician, 2nd Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China (died 1971) Wikipedia: Lin Biao · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
-
1907
Giuseppe Occhialini, Italian-French physicist and academic (died 1993) Wikipedia: Giuseppe Occhialini · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1905
Francisco Javier Arana, Guatemalan Army colonel and briefly Guatemalan head of state (died 1949) Wikipedia: Francisco Javier Arana · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1905
Otto Preminger, Austrian-American actor, director, and producer (died 1986) Wikipedia: Otto Preminger · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
-
1903
Johannes Heesters, Dutch-German actor and singer (died 2011) Wikipedia: Johannes Heesters · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
-
1903
C. F. Powell, English-Italian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1969) Wikipedia: C. F. Powell · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
-
1902
Emeric Pressburger, Hungarian-English director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1988) Wikipedia: Emeric Pressburger · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
-
1902
Strom Thurmond, American educator, general, and politician, 103rd Governor of South Carolina (died 2003) Wikipedia: Strom Thurmond · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
-
1901
Walt Disney, American animator, director, producer, and screenwriter, co-founded The Walt Disney Company (died 1966) Wikipedia: Walt Disney · ✓ Wikidata · 217 languages
-
1901
Milton H. Erickson, American psychiatrist and author (died 1980) Wikipedia: Milton H. Erickson · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
-
1901
Werner Heisenberg, German physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1976) Wikipedia: Werner Heisenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 140 languages
-
1900
Jimmy Dimmock, English footballer (died 1972) Wikipedia: Jimmy Dimmock · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1898
Josh Malihabadi, Indian-Pakistani poet and translator (died 1982) Wikipedia: Josh Malihabadi · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1898
Grace Moore, American soprano and actress (died 1947) Wikipedia: Grace Moore · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
-
1897
Nunnally Johnson, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1977) Wikipedia: Nunnally Johnson · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
-
1897
Gershom Scholem, German-Israeli philosopher and historian (died 1982) Wikipedia: Gershom Scholem · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
1896
Ann Nolan Clark, American historian, author, and educator (died 1995) Wikipedia: Ann Nolan Clark · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1896
Carl Ferdinand Cori, Czech-American biochemist and pharmacologist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1984) Wikipedia: Carl Ferdinand Cori · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
-
1895
Elbert Frank Cox, American mathematician and academic (died 1969) Wikipedia: Elbert Frank Cox · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1894
Charles Robberts Swart, South African lawyer and politician, 1st State President of South Africa (died 1982) Wikipedia: C. R. Swart · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
-
1891
Paul Kogerman, Estonian chemist and academic (died 1951) Wikipedia: Paul Kogerman · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1890
David Bomberg, English painter, illustrator, and academic (died 1957) Wikipedia: David Bomberg · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
-
1890
Fritz Lang, Austrian-American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1976) Wikipedia: Fritz Lang · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
-
1888
Sabás Reyes Salazar, Mexican Catholic priest (died 1927) Wikipedia: Sabás Reyes Salazar · 6 languages
-
1886
Rose Wilder Lane, American journalist and author (died 1968) Wikipedia: Rose Wilder Lane · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
1886
Pieter Oud, Dutch historian, academic, and politician, Minister of Finance of the Netherlands (died 1968) Wikipedia: Pieter Oud · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1886
Nikolai Uglanov, Soviet politician (died 1937) Wikipedia: Nikolai Uglanov · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1881
René Cresté, French actor and director (died 1922) Wikipedia: René Cresté · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
1879
Clyde Vernon Cessna, American pilot and businessman, founded the Cessna Aircraft Corporation (died 1954) Wikipedia: Clyde Cessna · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
1875
Arthur Currie, Canadian general (died 1933) Wikipedia: Arthur Currie · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1872
Harry Nelson Pillsbury, American chess player (died 1906) Wikipedia: Harry Nelson Pillsbury · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
-
1870
Vítězslav Novák, Czech composer and educator (died 1949) Wikipedia: Vítězslav Novák · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
-
1869
Ellis Parker Butler, American author and poet (died 1937) Wikipedia: Ellis Parker Butler · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1868
Arnold Sommerfeld, German physicist and academic (died 1951) Wikipedia: Arnold Sommerfeld · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
-
1867
Antti Aarne, Finnish author and academic (died 1925) Wikipedia: Antti Aarne · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
-
1867
Józef Piłsudski, Polish field marshal and politician, 15th Prime Minister of Poland (died 1935) Wikipedia: Józef Piłsudski · ✓ Wikidata · 97 languages
-
1866
John Beresford, Irish polo player (died 1944) Wikipedia: John Beresford, 5th Baron Decies · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1866
Traian Demetrescu, Romanian poet and author (died 1896) Wikipedia: Traian Demetrescu · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1863
Paul Painlevé, French mathematician and politician, 84th Prime Minister of France (died 1933) Wikipedia: Paul Painlevé · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
-
1862
John Henry Leech, English entomologist (died 1900) Wikipedia: John Henry Leech · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1861
Konstantin Korovin, Russian-French painter and set designer (died 1939) Wikipedia: Konstantin Korovin · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
-
1859
John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe, English admiral and politician, 2nd Governor-General of New Zealand (died 1935) Wikipedia: John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
-
1855
Clinton Hart Merriam, American zoologist, ornithologist, entomologist, and ethnographer (died 1942) Wikipedia: Clinton Hart Merriam · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
1849
Eduard Seler, German anthropologist, ethnohistorian, linguist, and academic (died 1922) Wikipedia: Eduard Seler · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1841
Marcus Daly, Irish-American businessman (died 1900) Wikipedia: Marcus Daly · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1839
George Armstrong Custer, American general (died 1876) Wikipedia: George Armstrong Custer · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
-
1830
Christina Rossetti, English poet and author (died 1894) Wikipedia: Christina Rossetti · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
-
1829
Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière, French-Canadian lawyer and politician, 4th Premier of Quebec (died 1908) Wikipedia: Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1822
Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz, American philosopher and academic, co-founded Radcliffe College (died 1907) Wikipedia: Elizabeth Cabot Agassiz · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
1820
Afanasy Fet, Russian poet and author (died 1892) Wikipedia: Afanasy Fet · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
-
1803
Fyodor Tyutchev, Russian poet and diplomat (died 1873) Wikipedia: Fyodor Tyutchev · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
-
1784
George Shepherd, English illustrator and painter (died 1862) Wikipedia: George Shepherd (artist) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1782
Martin Van Buren, American lawyer and politician, 8th President of the United States (died 1862) Wikipedia: Martin Van Buren · ✓ Wikidata · 146 languages
-
1697
Giuseppe de Majo, Italian organist and composer (died 1771) Wikipedia: Giuseppe de Majo · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1687
Francesco Geminiani, Italian violinist and composer (died 1762) Wikipedia: Francesco Geminiani · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
1666
Francesco Scarlatti, Italian violinist and composer (died 1741) Wikipedia: Francesco Scarlatti · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1661
Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer, English lawyer and politician, Secretary of State for the Northern Department (died 1724) Wikipedia: Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1596
Henry Lawes, English composer (died 1662) Wikipedia: Henry Lawes · 17 languages
-
1556
Anne Cecil, Countess of Oxford, English countess (died 1588) Wikipedia: Anne Cecil · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1547
Ubbo Emmius, Dutch historian and geographer (died 1625) Wikipedia: Ubbo Emmius · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
1539
Fausto Sozzini, Italian theologian and author (died 1604) Wikipedia: Fausto Sozzini · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
-
1537
Ashikaga Yoshiaki, Japanese shōgun (died 1597) Wikipedia: Ashikaga Yoshiaki · 23 languages
-
1495
Nicolas Cleynaerts, Flemish philologist and lexicographer (died 1542) Wikipedia: Nicolas Cleynaerts · 13 languages
-
1470
Willibald Pirckheimer, German lawyer and author (died 1530) Wikipedia: Willibald Pirckheimer · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1443
Pope Julius II (died 1513) Wikipedia: Pope Julius II · ✓ Wikidata · 97 languages
-
1389
Zbigniew Oleśnicki, Polish cardinal and statesman (died 1455) Wikipedia: Zbigniew Oleśnicki (cardinal) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
-
1377
Jianwen Emperor of China (died 1402) Wikipedia: Jianwen Emperor · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
-
852
Zhu Wen, Chinese emperor (died 912) Wikipedia: Zhu Wen · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
Deaths
-
2025
Frank Gehry, Canadian-American architect and designer (b. 1929) Wikipedia: Frank Gehry · ✓ Wikidata · 83 languages
-
2025
Michael Annett, American Former NASCAR Driver (b. 1986) Wikipedia: Michael Annett · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
2024
Jacques Roubaud, French poet, writer, and mathematician (born 1932) Wikipedia: Jacques Roubaud · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
-
2023
Norman Lear, American screenwriter and producer (born 1922) Wikipedia: Norman Lear · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
2022
Kirstie Alley, American actress and producer (born 1951) Wikipedia: Kirstie Alley · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
-
2021
Bob Dole, American politician (born 1923) Wikipedia: Bob Dole · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
-
2020
Peter Alliss, English professional golfer (born 1931) Wikipedia: Peter Alliss · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
2019
Robert Walker, American actor (born 1940) Wikipedia: Robert Walker (actor, born 1940) · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
2017
Michael I of Romania, fifth and last king of Romania (born 1921) Wikipedia: Michael I of Romania · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
-
2017
August Ames, Canadian American pornographic actress (born 1994) Wikipedia: August Ames · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
-
2016
Tyruss Himes ("Big Syke"), American rapper (born 1968) Wikipedia: Big Syke · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
-
2016
J. Jayalalithaa, Indian actress and Former Chief Minister of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu (born 1948) Wikipedia: J. Jayalalithaa · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
-
2015
Vic Eliason, American clergyman and radio host, founded VCY America (born 1936) Wikipedia: Vic Eliason · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
2015
Tibor Rubin, Hungarian-American soldier, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1929) Wikipedia: Tibor Rubin · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
2015
Chuck Williams, American businessman and author, founded Williams Sonoma (born 1915) Wikipedia: Chuck Williams (author) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
2014
Ernest C. Brace, American captain and pilot (born 1931) Wikipedia: Ernest C. Brace · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
2014
Fabiola, Queen of Belgium (born 1928) Wikipedia: Fabiola of Belgium · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
-
2014
Talât Sait Halman, Turkish poet, translator, and historian (born 1931) Wikipedia: Talât Sait Halman · 6 languages
-
2014
Jackie Healy-Rae, Irish hurdler and politician (born 1931) Wikipedia: Jackie Healy-Rae · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
2014
Silvio Zavala, Mexican historian and author (born 1909) Wikipedia: Silvio Zavala · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
2013
Fred Bassetti, American architect and academic, founded Bassetti Architects (born 1917) Wikipedia: Fred Bassetti · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
2013
William B. Edmondson, American lawyer and diplomat, United States Ambassador to South Africa (born 1927) Wikipedia: William B. Edmondson · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
2013
Nelson Mandela, South African lawyer and politician, 1st President of South Africa, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1918) Wikipedia: Nelson Mandela · ✓ Wikidata · 295 languages
-
2012
Dave Brubeck, American pianist and composer (born 1920) Wikipedia: Dave Brubeck · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
-
2012
Elisabeth Murdoch, Australian philanthropist (born 1909) Wikipedia: Elisabeth Murdoch (philanthropist) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
2012
Oscar Niemeyer, Brazilian architect, designed the United Nations Headquarters and Cathedral of Brasília (born 1907) Wikipedia: Oscar Niemeyer · ✓ Wikidata · 98 languages
-
2012
Ignatius IV of Antioch, Syrian patriarch (born 1920) Wikipedia: Ignatius IV of Antioch · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
-
2011
Peter Gethin, English racing driver (born 1940) Wikipedia: Peter Gethin · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
-
2011
Gennady Logofet, Russian footballer and manager (born 1942) Wikipedia: Gennady Logofet · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
2010
Alan Armer, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1922) Wikipedia: Alan Armer · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
2010
Don Meredith, American football player, sportscaster, and actor (born 1938) Wikipedia: Don Meredith · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
2009
William Lederer, American soldier and author (born 1912) Wikipedia: William Lederer · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
2008
Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow (born 1929) Wikipedia: Patriarch Alexy II of Moscow · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
-
2008
George Brecht, American chemist and composer (born 1926) Wikipedia: George Brecht · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
2008
Nina Foch, Dutch-American actress (born 1924) Wikipedia: Nina Foch · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
-
2008
Beverly Garland, American actress and businesswoman (born 1926) Wikipedia: Beverly Garland · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
-
2008
Anca Parghel, Romanian singer-songwriter and pianist (born 1957) Wikipedia: Anca Parghel · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
-
2007
Andrew Imbrie, American composer and academic (born 1921) Wikipedia: Andrew Imbrie · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
2007
George Paraskevaides, Greek-Cypriot businessman and philanthropist, co-founded Joannou & Paraskevaides (born 1916) Wikipedia: George Paraskevaides · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
2007
Karlheinz Stockhausen, German composer and academic (born 1928) Wikipedia: Karlheinz Stockhausen · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
-
2006
David Bronstein, Ukrainian-Belarusian chess player and theoretician (born 1924) Wikipedia: David Bronstein · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
-
2005
Edward L. Masry, American lawyer and politician (born 1932) Wikipedia: Edward L. Masry · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
2002
Roone Arledge, American sportscaster and producer (born 1931) Wikipedia: Roone Arledge · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
2002
Ne Win, Burmese general and politician, 4th President of Burma (born 1911) Wikipedia: Ne Win · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
-
2001
Franco Rasetti, Italian-American physicist and academic (born 1901) Wikipedia: Franco Rasetti · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1998
Albert Gore, Sr., American lawyer and politician (born 1907) Wikipedia: Albert Gore Sr. · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1997
Eugen Cicero, Romanian-German jazz pianist (born 1940) Wikipedia: Eugen Cicero · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1995
L. B. Cole, American illustrator and publisher (born 1918) Wikipedia: L. B. Cole · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1995
Charles Evans, English mountaineer, surgeon, and educator (born 1918) Wikipedia: Charles Evans (mountaineer) · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1995
Gwen Harwood, Australian poet and playwright (born 1920) Wikipedia: Gwen Harwood · 5 languages
-
1995
Clair Cameron Patterson, American scientist (born 1922) Wikipedia: Clair Patterson · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
-
1994
Harry Horner, Czech-American director, producer, and production designer (born 1910) Wikipedia: Harry Horner · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1991
Richard Speck, American mass murderer (born 1941) Wikipedia: Richard Speck · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1990
Alfonso A. Ossorio, Filipino-American painter and sculptor (born 1916) Wikipedia: Alfonso A. Ossorio · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1989
John Pritchard, English conductor and director (born 1921) Wikipedia: John Pritchard (conductor) · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
-
1986
Edward Youde, Welsh-Chinese sinologist and diplomat, 26th Governor of Hong Kong (born 1924) Wikipedia: Edward Youde · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1984
Cecil M. Harden, American politician (born 1894) Wikipedia: Cecil M. Harden · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1983
Robert Aldrich, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1918) Wikipedia: Robert Aldrich · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
-
1979
Jesse Pearson, American actor, singer, and screenwriter (born 1930) Wikipedia: Jesse Pearson (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
-
1977
Katherine Milhous, American author and illustrator (born 1894) Wikipedia: Katherine Milhous · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1977
Aleksandr Vasilevsky, Russian marshal and politician, Minister of Defence for the Soviet Union (born 1895) Wikipedia: Aleksandr Vasilevsky · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
-
1975
Constance McLaughlin Green, American historian and author (born 1897) Wikipedia: Constance McLaughlin Green · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1973
Robert Watson-Watt, Scottish engineer, invented the radar (born 1892) Wikipedia: Robert Watson-Watt · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
-
1969
Claude Dornier, German engineer and businessman, founded Dornier Flugzeugwerke (born 1884) Wikipedia: Claude Dornier · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
-
1969
Princess Alice of Battenberg, mother of Prince Philip of the United Kingdom (born 1885) Wikipedia: Princess Alice of Battenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
-
1968
Fred Clark, American actor (born 1914) Wikipedia: Fred Clark · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
-
1965
Joseph Erlanger, American physiologist, neuroscientist, and academic Nobel Prize laureate (born 1874) Wikipedia: Joseph Erlanger · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
-
1964
V. Veerasingam, Sri Lankan educator and politician (born 1892) Wikipedia: V. Veerasingam · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
-
1963
Karl Amadeus Hartmann, German composer and educator (born 1905) Wikipedia: Karl Amadeus Hartmann · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
1963
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, Indian-Pakistani lawyer and politician, 5th Prime Minister of Pakistan (born 1892) Wikipedia: Huseyn Suhrawardy · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
-
1961
Emil Fuchs, German-American lawyer and businessman (born 1878) Wikipedia: Emil Fuchs (baseball) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
-
1955
Glenn L. Martin, American pilot and businessman, founded the Glenn L. Martin Company (born 1886) Wikipedia: Glenn L. Martin · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1953
William Sterling Parsons, American admiral (born 1901) Wikipedia: William Sterling Parsons · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
-
1951
Shoeless Joe Jackson, American baseball player and manager (born 1887) Wikipedia: Shoeless Joe Jackson · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
-
1951
Abanindranath Tagore, Indian painter, author, and academic (born 1871) Wikipedia: Abanindranath Tagore · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
-
1946
Louis Dewis, Belgian-French painter and educator (born 1872) Wikipedia: Louis Dewis · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
-
1942
Jock Delves Broughton, English captain (born 1883) Wikipedia: Jock Delves Broughton · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
-
1941
Amrita Sher-Gil, Hungarian-Pakistani painter (born 1913) Wikipedia: Amrita Sher-Gil · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
-
1940
Jan Kubelík, Czech violinist and composer (born 1880) Wikipedia: Jan Kubelík · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
-
1933
Alexander Atabekian, Armenian physician and anarchist publisher (born 1869) Wikipedia: Alexander Atabekian · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
-
1931
Vachel Lindsay, American poet (born 1879) Wikipedia: Vachel Lindsay · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
1926
Claude Monet, French painter (born 1840) Wikipedia: Claude Monet · ✓ Wikidata · 155 languages
-
1925
Władysław Reymont, Polish novelist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1867) Wikipedia: Władysław Reymont · ✓ Wikidata · 108 languages
-
1918
Schalk Willem Burger, South African commander, lawyer, and politician, 6th President of the South African Republic (born 1852) Wikipedia: Schalk Willem Burger · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
-
1891
Pedro II of Brazil (born 1825) Wikipedia: Pedro II of Brazil · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
-
1887
Eliza R. Snow, American poet and songwriter (born 1804) Wikipedia: Eliza R. Snow · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
-
1870
Alexandre Dumas, French novelist and playwright (born 1802) Wikipedia: Alexandre Dumas · ✓ Wikidata · 174 languages
-
1854
Henry Ross, Canadian-Australian gold miner (born 1829) Wikipedia: Henry Ross · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
-
1819
Friedrich Leopold zu Stolberg-Stolberg, German poet and lawyer (born 1750) Wikipedia: Friedrich Leopold zu Stolberg-Stolberg · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
-
1791
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian composer and musician (born 1756) Wikipedia: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart · ✓ Wikidata · 274 languages
-
1784
Phillis Wheatley, Senegal-born slave, later American poet (born 1753) Wikipedia: Phillis Wheatley · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
-
1770
James Stirling, Scottish mathematician and surveyor (born 1692) Wikipedia: James Stirling (mathematician) · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
-
1758
Johann Friedrich Fasch, German violinist and composer (born 1688) Wikipedia: Johann Friedrich Fasch · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
-
1749
Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye, Canadian commander and explorer (born 1685) Wikipedia: Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
-
1663
Severo Bonini, Italian organist and composer (born 1582) Wikipedia: Severo Bonini · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
-
1654
Jean François Sarrazin, French author and poet (born 1611) Wikipedia: Jean-François Sarasin · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
1624
Gaspard Bauhin, Swiss botanist and physician (born 1560) Wikipedia: Gaspard Bauhin · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
-
1570
Johan Friis, Danish politician (born 1494) Wikipedia: Johan Friis · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
-
1560
Francis II of France (born 1544) Wikipedia: Francis II of France · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
-
1355
John III, Duke of Brabant (born 1300) Wikipedia: John III of Brabant · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
-
1244
Joan, Countess of Flanders and Hainault (born 1199 or 1200) Wikipedia: Joan, Countess of Flanders · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
1212
Dirk van Are, bishop and lord of Utrecht Wikipedia: Dirk van Are · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
-
1082
Ramon Berenguer II, Count of Barcelona (born 1053) Wikipedia: Ramon Berenguer II of Barcelona · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
-
902
Ealhswith, queen consort and wife of Alfred the Great, King of Wessex Wikipedia: Ealhswith · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
-
334
Li Ban, emperor of Cheng Han (born 288) Wikipedia: Li Ban · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
-
63 BC
Publius Cornelius Lentulus Sura, Roman politician (born 114 BC) Wikipedia: Publius Cornelius Lentulus Sura · 23 languages
The same day in other countries
The same day in other countries: Portugal · Brasil · Suisse · France · Deutschland · España · United Kingdom
Source: Wikipedia: wikipedia.org (CC BY-SA 4.0)