Events on February 15 include:
- 58th Annual Grammy Awards — 2016 music award ceremony (2016)
- Kevin Mitnick, the most wanted computer hacker at the time in the U.S., was arrested and charged with computer fraud and wire fraud (1995)
- Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is sentenced in Milwaukee to 15 terms of life in prison (1992)
This page gathers 89 events, 186 births and 88 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 438 to 2026.
Events · United States
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2016
58th Annual Grammy Awards — 2016 music award ceremony Wikipedia: 58th Annual Grammy Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1995
Kevin Mitnick, the most wanted computer hacker at the time in the U.S., was arrested and charged with computer fraud and wire fraud. Wikipedia: Kevin Mitnick · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 55 languages
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1992
Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is sentenced in Milwaukee to 15 terms of life in prison. Wikipedia: Jeffrey Dahmer · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 70 languages
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1992
Air Transport International Flight 805 crashes in Swanton, Ohio, near Toledo Express Airport, killing all four people on board. Wikipedia: Air Transport International Flight 805 · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1972
Sound recordings are granted U.S. federal copyright protection for the first time. Wikipedia: Sound recording and reproduction · 30 languages
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1970
Dominicana de Aviación Flight 603 crashes into the Caribbean Sea after takeoff from Las Américas International Airport, killing 102, including members of the Puerto Rico women's national volleyball team and lightweight boxer Carlos Cruz. Wikipedia: Dominicana de Aviación Flight 603 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1961
All 72 people on board Sabena Flight 548, including the entire U.S. figure-skating team, and one person on the ground were killed when the aircraft crashed on approach to Brussels Airport. Wikipedia: Sabena Flight 548 · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1954
Canada and the United States agree to construct the Distant Early Warning Line, a system of radar stations in the far northern Arctic regions of Canada and Alaska. Wikipedia: Distant Early Warning Line · 14 languages
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1946
ENIAC, the first electronic general-purpose computer, is formally dedicated at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Wikipedia: ENIAC · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 74 languages
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1945
Bombing of Dresden — 1945 British/American aerial bombing attack on the city of Dresden Wikipedia: Bombing of Dresden · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1940
The official premiere of Paul Creston's Saxophone Sonata took place at the Carnegie Chamber Hall, with saxophonist Cecil Leeson, who commissioned the work, and Creston on piano. Wikipedia: Paul Creston · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 16 languages
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1933
In Miami, Giuseppe Zangara attempts to assassinate US President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt, but instead shoots Chicago mayor Anton J. Cermak, who dies of his wounds on March 6. Wikipedia: Miami · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1925
The 1925 serum run to Nome: The second delivery of serum arrives in Nome, Alaska. Wikipedia: 1925 serum run to Nome · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 24 languages
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1907
Japan and the United States signed a gentleman's agreement whereby the former would not permit further emigration to the U.S., while the latter would not limit Japanese immigration. Wikipedia: Gentlemen's Agreement of 1907 · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1898
The United States Navy battleship USS Maine exploded and sank in Havana, Cuba, killing more than 260 people and precipitating the Spanish–American War. Wikipedia: United States Navy · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 87 languages
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1879
Women's rights: US President Rutherford B. Hayes signs a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the Supreme Court of the United States. Wikipedia: Women's rights · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 102 languages
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1870
Stevens Institute of Technology is founded in New Jersey, US, and offers the first Bachelor of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering. Wikipedia: Stevens Institute of Technology · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 16 languages
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1862
American Civil War: Confederates commanded by Brig. Gen. John B. Floyd attack General Ulysses S. Grant's Union forces besieging Fort Donelson in Tennessee. Unable to break the fort's encirclement, the Confederates surrender the following day. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 170 languages
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1764
The city of St. Louis is established in Spanish Louisiana (now in Missouri, USA). Wikipedia: St. Louis · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 138 languages
Around the world
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2026
Biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's pursuit — Olympic sporting event at the Anterselva Biathlon Arena on 15 February 2025 Wikipedia: Biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's pursuit · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2026
Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's giant slalom Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's giant slalom · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2026
Speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's 500 metres Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's 500 metres · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2022
Snowboarding at the 2022 Winter Olympics — 2022 edition of snowboarding at the Winter Olympics Wikipedia: Snowboarding at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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2022
Alpine skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's downhill — women's downhill events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's downhill · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2022
2022 Petrópolis floods — February 2022 flooding of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Wikipedia: 2022 Petrópolis floods · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2022
Biathlon at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Men's relay — men’s relay events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Biathlon at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Men's relay · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2021
Sixty people drown and hundreds are missing after a boat sinks on the Congo River near the village of Longola Ekoti, Mai-Ndombe Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wikipedia: 2021 Congo River disaster · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2018
Following nationwide protests, Hailemariam Desalegn announced his resignation as prime minister of Ethiopia, remaining in post as a caretaker until he was succeeded by Abiy Ahmed. Wikipedia: 2014–2016 Oromo protests · 15 languages
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2018
Biathlon at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's individual — men's individual events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Biathlon at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's individual · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2018
Luge at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Team relay — team relay events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Luge at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Team relay · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2018
Cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Women's 10 kilometre freestyle — women's 10 kilometre freestyle events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Women's 10 kilometre freestyle · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2018
Alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill — men's downhill events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2018
Alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Women's giant slalom — women's giant slalom events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Women's giant slalom · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2018
Speed skating at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's 10,000 metres — Speed Skating - Men's 1000 metres, 2018 Winter Olympics Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's 10,000 metres · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2015
21 Coptic Christian Martyrs of Libya — Persecution of Christians in the Modern Era and 21st century Christian Martyrs and Saints Wikipedia: 21 Coptic Christian Martyrs of Libya · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2014
Alpine skiing at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Women's super-G — women's super-G events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Women's super-G · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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2014
Speed skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Men's 1500 metres — men's 1500 metres events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Men's 1500 metres · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2013
A meteor exploded (video featured) over Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, producing a shock wave that injured about 1,500 people. Wikipedia: Chelyabinsk meteor · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
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2012
Three hundred and sixty people die in a fire at a Honduran prison in the city of Comayagua. Wikipedia: Comayagua prison fire · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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2010
Two passenger trains collided in Halle, Belgium, when one driver failed to stop at a red signal, resulting in 19 deaths and 171 injuries. Wikipedia: Halle train collision · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2010
Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill — men's Downhill events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2010
Speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 500 metres — Speed skating at the Olympics Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 500 metres · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2010
Snowboarding at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's snowboard cross — the men's snowbord cross competition Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at cypress mountain on 15 February Wikipedia: Snowboarding at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's snowboard cross · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2003
In one of the largest anti-war rallies in history, millions around the world in approximately 800 cities took part in protests against the impending invasion of Iraq. Wikipedia: Anti-war movement · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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2003
The last Ariane 4 rocket is launched from the Guiana Space Centre, carrying Intelsat 907. Wikipedia: Ariane 4 · 30 languages
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2001
The first draft of the complete human genome is published in Nature. Wikipedia: Human genome · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 57 languages
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1999
Abdullah Öcalan, one of the founding members of the militant organization the Kurdistan Workers' Party, was arrested by Turkish security forces in Nairobi, Kenya. Wikipedia: Abdullah Öcalan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 68 languages
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1998
WWE No Way Out — WWE pay-per-view Wikipedia: WWE No Way Out · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1996
A Long March 3B rocket carrying the communications satellite Intelsat 708 crashed immediately after launch from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China, destroying a nearby town and killing an unknown number of inhabitants. Wikipedia: Long March 3B · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 22 languages
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1996
Then-Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chrétien applies a chokehold to protester Bill Clennett, an incident later named the Shawinigan Handshake. Wikipedia: Prime Minister of Canada · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1991
The Visegrád Group, establishing cooperation to move toward free-market systems, is signed by the leaders of Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Poland. Wikipedia: Visegrád Group · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
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1989
Soviet–Afghan War: The Soviet Union officially announces that all of its troops have left Afghanistan. Wikipedia: Soviet–Afghan War · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1982
Murder of four anti-apartheid student activists by South African government forces, who decades later were the first to be indicted for the crime of apartheid. Wikipedia: Cosas Four · 1 language
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1982
The drilling rig Ocean Ranger sinks during a storm off the coast of Newfoundland, killing 84 workers. Wikipedia: Drilling rig · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 26 languages
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1979
Don Dunstan (pictured) resigned as Premier of South Australia, ending a decade of sweeping social liberalisation. Wikipedia: Don Dunstan · 10 languages
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1976
The first constitution since the Cuban Revolution, providing for a system of government and law based on those of the Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc countries, was adopted by a national referendum. Wikipedia: Constitution of Cuba · 15 languages
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1972
José María Velasco Ibarra, serving as President of Ecuador for the fifth time, is overthrown by the military for the fourth time. Wikipedia: José María Velasco Ibarra · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 34 languages
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1971
The decimalisation of the currencies of the United Kingdom and Ireland is completed on Decimal Day. Wikipedia: Decimalisation · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1965
Canada adopted the Maple Leaf flag, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign. Wikipedia: Flag of Canada · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
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1961
Solar eclipse of February 15, 1961 — 20th-century total solar eclipse Wikipedia: Solar eclipse of February 15, 1961 · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1952
King George VI of the United Kingdom is buried in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. Wikipedia: George VI · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 121 languages
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1949
Gerald Lankester Harding and Roland de Vaux began excavations at Cave 1 of the Qumran Caves in the West Bank, the location of the first seven Dead Sea Scrolls. Wikipedia: Gerald Lankester Harding · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 7 languages
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1947
1947 Ice Hockey World Championships — 1947 edition of the IIHF World Ice Hockey Championship Wikipedia: 1947 Ice Hockey World Championships · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1944
World War II: The assault on Monte Cassino, Italy, begins. Wikipedia: Battle of Monte Cassino · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 49 languages
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1944
World War II: The Narva Offensive begins. Wikipedia: Narva offensive (15–28 February 1944) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1942
Second World War: Japanese forces led by General Tomoyuki Yamashita captured Singapore with the largest surrender of British-led military personnel in history. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 291 languages
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1923
Greece becomes the last European country to adopt the Gregorian calendar. Wikipedia: Greece · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 378 languages
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1915
Sepoys of Indian Muslim background mutinied against their British officers in Singapore. Wikipedia: Islam in India · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1909
The Flores Theater fire in Acapulco, Mexico, kills 250. Wikipedia: Acapulco · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 110 languages
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1906
A team of Italian archaeologists led by Ernesto Schiaparelli discovered the tomb of Kha and Merit (pictured), an ancient Egyptian foreman and his wife, in the workmen's village of Deir el-Medina. Wikipedia: Ernesto Schiaparelli · 19 languages
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1900
Second Boer War: British cavalry led by John French defeated Boer forces to end a 124-day siege of Kimberley in present-day South Africa. Wikipedia: Second Boer War · 66 languages
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1899
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia issues a declaration known as the February Manifesto, which reduces the autonomy of the Grand Duchy of Finland, thus beginning the first period of oppression. Wikipedia: Nicholas II · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 137 languages
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1872
First issue of the Bulletin de la Fédération jurassienne, the first or one of the first anarchist newspapers. Wikipedia: Bulletin de la Fédération jurassienne · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1852
The Helsinki Cathedral (known as St. Nicholas' Church at time) is officially inaugurated in Helsinki, Finland. Wikipedia: Helsinki Cathedral · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 51 languages
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1835
Serbia's Sretenje Constitution briefly comes into effect. Wikipedia: 1835 Constitution of Serbia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 13 languages
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1823
James McBrien made the first official discovery of gold in Australia at Fish River in New South Wales. Wikipedia: Australian gold rushes · 12 languages
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1804
Serbian Revolution — early 19th century events in the history of Serbia Wikipedia: Serbian Revolution · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1798
The Roman Republic is proclaimed after Louis-Alexandre Berthier, a general of Napoleon, had invaded the city of Rome five days earlier. Wikipedia: Roman Republic (1798–1799) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1796
French Revolutionary Wars: The invasion of Ceylon ended with Johan van Angelbeek, the Batavian governor of the island, surrendering Colombo to British forces. Wikipedia: French Revolutionary Wars · 58 languages
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1763
Prussia, Saxony and the Habsburg monarchy signed the Treaty of Hubertusburg, ending the Third Silesian War. Wikipedia: Kingdom of Prussia · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1690
Constantin Cantemir, Prince of Moldavia, and the Holy Roman Empire sign a secret treaty in Sibiu, stipulating that Moldavia would support the actions led by the House of Habsburg against the Ottoman Empire. Wikipedia: Constantin Cantemir · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 12 languages
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1637
Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor. Wikipedia: Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 65 languages
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1493
Christopher Columbus wrote a letter widely distributed upon his return to Portugal that announced the results of his first voyage to the Americas. Wikipedia: Christopher Columbus · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1214
During the Anglo-French War (1213–1214), an English invasion force led by John, King of England, lands at La Rochelle in France. Wikipedia: Anglo-French War (1213–1214) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 10 languages
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1113
Pope Paschal II issued the papal bull Pie postulatio voluntatis, formally recognising the establishment of the Knights Hospitaller. Wikipedia: Pope Paschal II · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1002
At an assembly at Pavia of Lombard nobles, Arduin of Ivrea is restored to his domains and crowned King of Italy. Wikipedia: Pavia · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 107 languages
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706
Byzantine emperor Justinian II has his predecessors Leontios and Tiberios III publicly executed in the Hippodrome of Constantinople. Wikipedia: Byzantine Empire · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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590
Khosrau II is crowned king of Persia. Wikipedia: Khosrow II · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 62 languages
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438
The Codex Theodosianus, a compilation of the laws of the Roman Empire, was published. Wikipedia: Codex Theodosianus · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
World days
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International Duties Memorial Day (Russia, regional) Wikipedia: Public holidays in Russia · 17 languages
Technology
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1995
Kevin Mitnick, the most wanted computer hacker at the time in the U.S., was arrested and charged with computer fraud and wire fraud. Wikipedia: Kevin Mitnick · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 55 languages
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1946
ENIAC, the first electronic general-purpose computer, is formally dedicated at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Wikipedia: ENIAC · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 74 languages
Science
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2001
The first draft of the complete human genome is published in Nature. Wikipedia: Human genome · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 57 languages
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1996
A Long March 3B rocket carrying the communications satellite Intelsat 708 crashed immediately after launch from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, China, destroying a nearby town and killing an unknown number of inhabitants. Wikipedia: Long March 3B · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 22 languages
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1961
Solar eclipse of February 15, 1961 — 20th-century total solar eclipse Wikipedia: Solar eclipse of February 15, 1961 · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
Business
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Sport
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1970
Dominicana de Aviación Flight 603 crashes into the Caribbean Sea after takeoff from Las Américas International Airport, killing 102, including members of the Puerto Rico women's national volleyball team and lightweight boxer Carlos Cruz. Wikipedia: Dominicana de Aviación Flight 603 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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2026
Biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's pursuit — Olympic sporting event at the Anterselva Biathlon Arena on 15 February 2025 Wikipedia: Biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's pursuit · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2026
Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's giant slalom Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's giant slalom · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2026
Speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's 500 metres Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's 500 metres · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2022
Snowboarding at the 2022 Winter Olympics — 2022 edition of snowboarding at the Winter Olympics Wikipedia: Snowboarding at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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2022
Alpine skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's downhill — women's downhill events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's downhill · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2022
Biathlon at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Men's relay — men’s relay events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Biathlon at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Men's relay · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2018
Biathlon at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's individual — men's individual events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Biathlon at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's individual · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2018
Luge at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Team relay — team relay events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Luge at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Team relay · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2018
Cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Women's 10 kilometre freestyle — women's 10 kilometre freestyle events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Women's 10 kilometre freestyle · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2018
Alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill — men's downhill events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2018
Alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Women's giant slalom — women's giant slalom events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Women's giant slalom · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2018
Speed skating at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's 10,000 metres — Speed Skating - Men's 1000 metres, 2018 Winter Olympics Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Men's 10,000 metres · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2014
Alpine skiing at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Women's super-G — women's super-G events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Women's super-G · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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2014
Speed skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Men's 1500 metres — men's 1500 metres events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Men's 1500 metres · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2010
Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill — men's Downhill events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's downhill · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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2010
Speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 500 metres — Speed skating at the Olympics Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 500 metres · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2010
Snowboarding at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's snowboard cross — the men's snowbord cross competition Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at cypress mountain on 15 February Wikipedia: Snowboarding at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's snowboard cross · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1947
1947 Ice Hockey World Championships — 1947 edition of the IIHF World Ice Hockey Championship Wikipedia: 1947 Ice Hockey World Championships · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
Culture
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2016
58th Annual Grammy Awards — 2016 music award ceremony Wikipedia: 58th Annual Grammy Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1940
The official premiere of Paul Creston's Saxophone Sonata took place at the Carnegie Chamber Hall, with saxophonist Cecil Leeson, who commissioned the work, and Creston on piano. Wikipedia: Paul Creston · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 16 languages
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1909
The Flores Theater fire in Acapulco, Mexico, kills 250. Wikipedia: Acapulco · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 110 languages
Births
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2004
Šimon Nemec, Slovak ice hockey player Wikipedia: Šimon Nemec · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2000
Jakub Kiwior, Polish footballer Wikipedia: Jakub Kiwior · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1998
Zachary Gordon, American actor Wikipedia: Zachary Gordon · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1998
George Russell, English racing driver Wikipedia: George Russell (racing driver) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1997
Derrick Jones Jr., American basketball player Wikipedia: Derrick Jones Jr. · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1997
Justin Reid, American football player Wikipedia: Justin Reid · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1995
Megan Thee Stallion, American rapper Wikipedia: Megan Thee Stallion · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1994
Sodapoppin, American Twitch streamer and internet personality Wikipedia: Sodapoppin · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1993
Ravi, South Korean rapper Wikipedia: Ravi (rapper) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1993
Geoffrey Kondogbia, Central African footballer Wikipedia: Geoffrey Kondogbia · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1993
Manuel Lanzini, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Manuel Lanzini · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1991
Ángel Sepúlveda, Mexican footballer Wikipedia: Ángel Sepúlveda · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1991
Rich Swann, American wrestler Wikipedia: Rich Swann · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1990
Callum Turner, English actor Wikipedia: Callum Turner · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1989
Mark Canha, American baseball player Wikipedia: Mark Canha · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1988
Papu Gómez, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Papu Gómez · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1988
Rui Patrício, Portuguese footballer Wikipedia: Rui Patrício · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1986
Valeri Bojinov, Bulgarian footballer Wikipedia: Valeri Bojinov · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1986
Johnny Cueto, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Johnny Cueto · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1986
Amber Riley, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Amber Riley · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1986
Laura Sallés, Andorran judoka Wikipedia: Laura Sallés · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1985
Serkan Kırıntılı, Turkish footballer Wikipedia: Serkan Kırıntılı · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1985
Natalie Morales, American actress and director Wikipedia: Natalie Morales (actress) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1984
Gary Clark Jr., American singer-songwriter and musician Wikipedia: Gary Clark Jr. · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1984
Nate Schierholtz, American baseball player Wikipedia: Nate Schierholtz · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1983
Eddie Basden, American basketball player Wikipedia: Eddie Basden · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1983
Don Cowie, Scottish footballer Wikipedia: Don Cowie (footballer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1983
David Degen, Swiss footballer Wikipedia: David Degen · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1983
Philipp Degen, Swiss footballer Wikipedia: Philipp Degen · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1983
Russell Martin, Canadian baseball player Wikipedia: Russell Martin (baseball) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1982
Shameka Christon, American basketball player Wikipedia: Shameka Christon · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1982
James Yap, Filipino basketball player Wikipedia: James Yap · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1981
Heurelho Gomes, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Heurelho Gomes · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1981
Matt Hoopes, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Matt Hoopes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 6 languages
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1981
Rita Jeptoo, Kenyan runner Wikipedia: Rita Jeptoo · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1981
Diego Martínez, Mexican footballer Wikipedia: Diego Martínez (Mexican footballer, born 1981) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1981
Vivek Shraya, Canadian singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Vivek Shraya · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1980
Conor Oberst, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Conor Oberst · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1979
Hamish Marshall, New Zealand cricketer Wikipedia: Hamish Marshall · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1979
James Marshall, New Zealand cricketer Wikipedia: James Marshall (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1977
Álex González, Venezuelan baseball player Wikipedia: Álex González (shortstop, born 1977) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1977
Ronald Petrovický, Slovak ice hockey player Wikipedia: Ronald Petrovický · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1976
Brandon Boyd, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Brandon Boyd · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1976
Óscar Freire, Spanish cyclist Wikipedia: Óscar Freire · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1976
Ronnie Vannucci Jr., American musician and songwriter Wikipedia: Ronnie Vannucci Jr. · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1975
Serge Aubin, Canadian ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Serge Aubin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1975
Sébastien Bordeleau, Canadian-French ice hockey player Wikipedia: Sébastien Bordeleau · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1975
Annemarie Kramer, Dutch sprinter Wikipedia: Annemarie Kramer · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1975
Brendon Small, American animator, producer, screenwriter, and actor Wikipedia: Brendon Small · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1974
Miranda July, American actress, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Miranda July · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1974
Ugueth Urbina, Venezuelan baseball player Wikipedia: Ugueth Urbina · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1974
Alexander Wurz, Austrian racing driver and businessman Wikipedia: Alexander Wurz · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1973
Kateřina Neumannová, Czech skier Wikipedia: Kateřina Neumannová · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1973
Amy van Dyken, American swimmer Wikipedia: Amy Van Dyken · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1973
Sarah Wynter, Australian actress Wikipedia: Sarah Wynter · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 20 languages
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1972
Jaromír Jágr, Czech ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jaromír Jágr · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1971
Alex Borstein, American actress, voice artist, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Alex Borstein · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1971
Renee O'Connor, American actress, director, and producer Wikipedia: Renee O'Connor · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1970
Shepard Fairey, American artist and activist Wikipedia: Shepard Fairey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1969
Birdman, American rapper and producer Wikipedia: Birdman (rapper) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1967
Jane Child, Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Jane Child · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1967
Syed Kamall, English academic and politician Wikipedia: Syed Kamall · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1967
Craig Simpson, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Craig Simpson · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1965
Craig Matthews, South African cricketer Wikipedia: Craig Matthews · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1964
Chris Farley, American comedian and actor (died 1997) Wikipedia: Chris Farley · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1964
Leland D. Melvin, American engineer and astronaut Wikipedia: Leland D. Melvin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1964
Mark Price, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Mark Price · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1963
Steven Michael Quezada, American actor, comedian, and politician Wikipedia: Steven Michael Quezada · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1962
Milo Đukanović, Montenegrin politician, 29th Prime Minister of Montenegro Wikipedia: Milo Đukanović · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
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1960
Darrell Green, American football player Wikipedia: Darrell Green · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1960
Jock Hobbs, New Zealand rugby player (died 2012) Wikipedia: Jock Hobbs · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1959
Ali Campbell, English singer-songwriter and musician Wikipedia: Ali Campbell · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1959
Joseph R. Gannascoli, American actor Wikipedia: Joseph R. Gannascoli · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1959
Brian Propp, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Brian Propp · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1959
Hugo Savinovich, Ecuadorian wrestler and sportscaster Wikipedia: Hugo Savinovich · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1958
Chrystine Brouillet, Canadian author Wikipedia: Chrystine Brouillet · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 4 languages
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1956
Desmond Haynes, Barbadian cricketer and coach Wikipedia: Desmond Haynes · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1956
Ann Westin, Swedish comedian Wikipedia: Ann Westin · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1955
Janice Dickinson, American model, agent, and author Wikipedia: Janice Dickinson · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1955
Christopher McDonald, American actor Wikipedia: Christopher McDonald · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1954
Matt Groening, American animator, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Matt Groening · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
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1953
Ernie Howe, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Ernie Howe · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1953
Lynn Whitfield, American actress and producer Wikipedia: Lynn Whitfield · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 24 languages
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1952
Tomislav Nikolić, Serbian politician, 4th President of Serbia Wikipedia: Tomislav Nikolić · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
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1952
Nikolai Sorokin, Russian actor and director (died 2013) Wikipedia: Nikolai Sorokin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1951
Markku Alén, Finnish racing driver Wikipedia: Markku Alén · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1951
Melissa Manchester, American singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Melissa Manchester · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1951
Jane Seymour, English-American actress, producer, and jewelry designer Wikipedia: Jane Seymour (actress) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1949
Ken Anderson, American football player Wikipedia: Ken Anderson (quarterback) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1948
Art Spiegelman, Swedish-American cartoonist and critic Wikipedia: Art Spiegelman · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1947
John Adams, American composer Wikipedia: John Adams (composer) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1947
Marisa Berenson, American model and actress Wikipedia: Marisa Berenson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1946
Clare Short, English civil servant and politician, Secretary of State for International Development Wikipedia: Clare Short · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1946
John Trudell, American author, poet, and actor (died 2015) Wikipedia: John Trudell · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1945
Douglas Hofstadter, American author and academic Wikipedia: Douglas Hofstadter · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1944
Mick Avory, English musician and songwriter Wikipedia: Mick Avory · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1941
Florinda Bolkan, Brazilian actress Wikipedia: Florinda Bolkan · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1941
Brian Holland, American songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Brian Holland · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1940
İsmail Cem İpekçi, Turkish journalist and politician, 45th Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs (died 2007) Wikipedia: İsmail Cem · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1940
Hamzah Haz, Indonesian journalist and politician, 9th Vice President of Indonesia (died 2024) Wikipedia: Hamzah Haz · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1937
Gregory Mcdonald, American author (died 2008) Wikipedia: Gregory Mcdonald · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1937
Coen Moulijn, Dutch footballer (died 2011) Wikipedia: Coen Moulijn · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1935
Susan Brownmiller, American journalist and author (died 2025) Wikipedia: Susan Brownmiller · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1935
Roger B. Chaffee, American lieutenant, engineer, and astronaut (died 1967) Wikipedia: Roger B. Chaffee · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1935
Gene Hickerson, American football player (died 2008) Wikipedia: Gene Hickerson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1934
Jimmy Bloomfield, English footballer and manager (died 1983) Wikipedia: Jimmy Bloomfield · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1934
Graham Kennedy, Australian television host and actor (died 2005) Wikipedia: Graham Kennedy · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1934
Niklaus Wirth, Swiss computer scientist, created the Pascal programming language (died 2024) Wikipedia: Niklaus Wirth · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1931
Claire Bloom, English actress Wikipedia: Claire Bloom · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1930
Bruce Dawe, Australian poet and academic (died 2020) Wikipedia: Bruce Dawe · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1930
Sara Jane Moore, American attempted assassin of Gerald Ford (died 2025) Wikipedia: Sara Jane Moore · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1929
Graham Hill, English racing driver and businessman (died 1975) Wikipedia: Graham Hill · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1929
James R. Schlesinger, American economist and politician, 12th United States Secretary of Defense (died 2014) Wikipedia: James R. Schlesinger · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1927
Frank Dunlop, English actor and director (died 2026) Wikipedia: Frank Dunlop (director) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1927
Harvey Korman, American actor and comedian (died 2008) Wikipedia: Harvey Korman · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1927
Yehoshua Neuwirth, Israeli rabbi and scholar (died 2013) Wikipedia: Yehoshua Neuwirth · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 6 languages
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1925
Angella D. Ferguson, American pediatrician (died 2026) Wikipedia: Angella D. Ferguson · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1924
Robert Drew, American director and producer (died 2014) Wikipedia: Robert Drew · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1923
Yelena Bonner, Soviet-Russian activist (died 2011) Wikipedia: Yelena Bonner · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1922
John B. Anderson, Swedish-American lawyer and politician (died 2017) Wikipedia: John B. Anderson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1921
Norman C. Deno, American chemist and plant scientist, (died 2017) Wikipedia: Norman C. Deno · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1920
Endicott Peabody, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 62nd Governor of Massachusetts (died 1997) Wikipedia: Endicott Peabody · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1920
Eio Sakata, Japanese Go player (died 2010) Wikipedia: Sakata Eio · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1918
Allan Arbus, American actor and photographer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Allan Arbus · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1918
Hank Locklin, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2009) Wikipedia: Hank Locklin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1914
Hale Boggs, American lawyer and politician (died 1972) Wikipedia: Hale Boggs · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1914
Kevin McCarthy, American actor (died 2010) Wikipedia: Kevin McCarthy (actor) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1913
Erich Eliskases, Austrian chess player (died 1997) Wikipedia: Erich Eliskases · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1912
George Mikes, Hungarian-English journalist and author (died 1987) Wikipedia: George Mikes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1910
Irena Sendler, Polish nurse and humanitarian, Righteous Gentile (died 2008) Wikipedia: Irena Sendler · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
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1909
Miep Gies, Austrian-Dutch humanitarian, helped hide Anne Frank and her family (died 2010) Wikipedia: Miep Gies · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1908
Sarto Fournier, Canadian lawyer and politician, 38th Mayor of Montreal (died 1980) Wikipedia: Sarto Fournier · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1907
Jean Langlais, French organist and composer (died 1991) Wikipedia: Jean Langlais · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1907
Cesar Romero, American actor (died 1994) Wikipedia: Cesar Romero · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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1905
Harold Arlen, American composer (died 1986) Wikipedia: Harold Arlen · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1904
Mary Adshead, English painter (died 1995) Wikipedia: Mary Adshead · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1904
Antonin Magne, French cyclist and manager (died 1983) Wikipedia: Antonin Magne · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1899
Georges Auric, French composer (died 1983) Wikipedia: Georges Auric · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1899
Gale Sondergaard, Danish-American actress (died 1985) Wikipedia: Gale Sondergaard · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1898
Totò, Italian actor, singer, and screenwriter (died 1967) Wikipedia: Totò · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1897
Gerrit Kleerekoper, Dutch gymnast and coach (died 1943) Wikipedia: Gerrit Kleerekoper · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1893
Roman Najuch, Polish professional tennis player (died 1967) Wikipedia: Roman Najuch · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1892
James Forrestal, American lieutenant and politician, 1st United States Secretary of Defense (died 1949) Wikipedia: James Forrestal · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1890
Robert Ley, German politician (died 1945) Wikipedia: Robert Ley · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1883
Sax Rohmer, English-American author (died 1959) Wikipedia: Sax Rohmer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1874
Ernest Shackleton, Anglo-Irish captain and explorer (died 1922) Wikipedia: Ernest Shackleton · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
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1873
Hans von Euler-Chelpin, German-Swedish biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1964) Wikipedia: Hans von Euler-Chelpin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1861
Charles Édouard Guillaume, Swiss-French physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1938) Wikipedia: Charles-Édouard Guillaume · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 87 languages
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1861
Alfred North Whitehead, English mathematician and philosopher (died 1947) Wikipedia: Alfred North Whitehead · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 99 languages
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1856
Emil Kraepelin, German psychiatrist and academic (died 1926) Wikipedia: Emil Kraepelin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1851
Spiru Haret, Romanian mathematician, astronomer, and politician, 55th Romanian Minister of Internal Affairs (died 1912) Wikipedia: Spiru Haret · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1850
Sophie Bryant, Irish mathematician, academic and activist (died 1922) Wikipedia: Sophie Bryant · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1849
Rickman Godlee, English surgeon and academic (died 1925) Wikipedia: Rickman Godlee · 7 languages
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1847
Robert Fuchs, Austrian composer and educator (died 1927) Wikipedia: Robert Fuchs (composer) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1845
Elihu Root, American lawyer and politician, 38th United States Secretary of State, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1937) Wikipedia: Elihu Root · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1841
Manuel Ferraz de Campos Sales, Brazilian lawyer and politician, 4th President of Brazil (died 1913) Wikipedia: Campos Sales · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1840
Titu Maiorescu, Romanian philosopher, academic, and politician, 23rd Prime Minister of Romania (died 1917) Wikipedia: Titu Maiorescu · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1839
Rayko Zhinzifov, Bulgarian poet and translator (died 1877) Wikipedia: Rayko Zhinzifov · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1835
Demetrius Vikelas, Greek businessman and philanthropist (died 1908) Wikipedia: Demetrios Vikelas · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1834
V. A. Urechia, Moldavian-Romanian historian, author, and playwright (died 1901) Wikipedia: V. A. Urechia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1825
Carter Harrison, Sr., American lawyer and politician, 29th Mayor of Chicago (died 1893) Wikipedia: Carter Harrison III · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1820
Susan B. Anthony, American suffragist and activist (died 1906) Wikipedia: Susan B. Anthony · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 92 languages
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1812
Charles Lewis Tiffany, American businessman, founded Tiffany & Co. (died 1902) Wikipedia: Charles Lewis Tiffany · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1811
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Argentinian journalist and politician, 7th President of Argentina (died 1888) Wikipedia: Domingo Faustino Sarmiento · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1810
Mary S. B. Shindler, American poet, writer, and editor (died 1883) Wikipedia: Mary S. B. Shindler · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1809
André Dumont, Belgian geologist and academic (died 1857) Wikipedia: André Dumont (geologist) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1809
Cyrus McCormick, American journalist and businessman, co-founded International Harvester (died 1884) Wikipedia: Cyrus McCormick · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1760
Lars Ingier, Norwegian road manager, land owner, and mill owner (died 1828) Wikipedia: Lars Ingier · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1760
Jean-François Le Sueur, French composer and educator (died 1837) Wikipedia: Jean-François Le Sueur · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1759
Friedrich August Wolf, German philologist and critic (died 1824) Wikipedia: Friedrich August Wolf · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1748
Jeremy Bentham, English jurist and philosopher (died 1832) Wikipedia: Jeremy Bentham · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 106 languages
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1739
Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart, French architect, designed the Paris Bourse (died 1813) Wikipedia: Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1734
William Stacy, American colonel (died 1802) Wikipedia: William Stacy · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1725
Abraham Clark, American surveyor, lawyer, and politician (died 1794) Wikipedia: Abraham Clark · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 16 languages
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1710
Louis XV of France (died 1774) Wikipedia: Louis XV · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 106 languages
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1705
Charles-André van Loo, French painter (died 1765) Wikipedia: Charles-André van Loo · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1638
Zeb-un-Nissa, Mughal princess and poet (died 1702) Wikipedia: Zeb-un-Nissa · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1627
Charles Morton, Cornish nonconformist minister (died 1698) Wikipedia: Charles Morton (educator) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1612
Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve, French soldier, founded Montreal (died 1676) Wikipedia: Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1564
Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician (died 1642) Wikipedia: Galileo Galilei · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 270 languages
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1557
Alfonso Fontanelli, Italian composer (died 1622) Wikipedia: Alfonso Fontanelli · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1519
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, first Spanish Governor of Florida (died 1574) Wikipedia: Pedro Menéndez de Avilés · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1506
Juliana of Stolberg, German countess (died 1580) Wikipedia: Juliana of Stolberg · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1472
Piero the Unfortunate, Italian ruler (died 1503) Wikipedia: Piero the Unfortunate · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1458
Ivan the Young, son of Ivan III of Russia (died 1490) Wikipedia: Ivan the Young · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1377
Ladislaus of Naples (died 1414) Wikipedia: Ladislaus of Naples · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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2026
Robert Duvall, American actor and filmmaker (born 1931) Wikipedia: Robert Duvall · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 93 languages
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2025
George Armitage, American film director (born 1942) Wikipedia: George Armitage · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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2025
Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, Portuguese businessman (born 1937) Wikipedia: Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2025
Muhsin Hendricks, South African imam, Islamic scholar and LGBT activist (born 1967) Wikipedia: Muhsin Hendricks · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
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2023
Raquel Welch, American actress and singer (born 1940) Wikipedia: Raquel Welch · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
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2022
Bappi Lahiri, Indian singer, composer and record producer (born 1952) Wikipedia: Bappi Lahiri · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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2022
P.J. O'Rourke, American author, humorist, and journalist (born 1947) Wikipedia: P. J. O'Rourke · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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2020
Caroline Flack, English actress and TV presenter (born 1979) Wikipedia: Caroline Flack · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2019
Lee Radziwill, American socialite (born 1933) Wikipedia: Lee Radziwill · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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2017
Stuart McLean, Canadian radio broadcaster (born 1948) Wikipedia: Stuart McLean · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2016
George Gaynes, Finnish-American actor (born 1917) Wikipedia: George Gaynes · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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2016
Vanity, Canadian-American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress (born 1959) Wikipedia: Vanity (singer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2015
Haron Amin, Afghan diplomat, Afghan Ambassador to Japan (born 1969) Wikipedia: Haron Amin · 4 languages
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2015
Arnaud de Borchgrave, American journalist and author (born 1926) Wikipedia: Arnaud de Borchgrave · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2015
Steve Montador, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1979) Wikipedia: Steve Montador · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2014
Thelma Estrin, American computer scientist and engineer (born 1924) Wikipedia: Thelma Estrin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2014
Christopher Malcolm, Scottish-Canadian actor, director, and producer (born 1946) Wikipedia: Christopher Malcolm · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2013
Sanan Kachornprasart, Thai general and politician (born 1935) Wikipedia: Sanan Kachornprasart · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2013
Ahmed Rajib Haider, Bangladeshi atheist blogger Wikipedia: Ahmed Rajib Haider · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2012
Cyril Domb, English-Israeli physicist and academic (born 1920) Wikipedia: Cyril Domb · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2010
Jeanne M. Holm, American general (born 1921) Wikipedia: Jeanne M. Holm · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2008
Johnny Weaver, American wrestler and sportscaster (born 1935) Wikipedia: Johnny Weaver · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2007
Walker Edmiston, American actor (born 1925) Wikipedia: Walker Edmiston · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2007
Ray Evans, American songwriter (born 1915) Wikipedia: Ray Evans · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2005
Pierre Bachelet, French singer-songwriter (born 1944) Wikipedia: Pierre Bachelet · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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2005
Sam Francis, American historian and journalist (born 1947) Wikipedia: Sam Francis (writer) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2004
Jens Evensen, Norwegian lawyer, judge, and politician, Norwegian Minister of Trade (born 1917) Wikipedia: Jens Evensen · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2002
Howard K. Smith, American journalist and actor (born 1914) Wikipedia: Howard K. Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2002
Kevin Smith, New Zealand actor (born 1963) Wikipedia: Kevin Smith (New Zealand actor) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2000
Angus MacLean, Canadian commander and politician, 25th Premier of Prince Edward Island (born 1914) Wikipedia: Angus MacLean · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1999
Henry Way Kendall, American physicist and mountaineer, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1926) Wikipedia: Henry Way Kendall · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
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1998
Martha Gellhorn, American journalist and author (born 1908) Wikipedia: Martha Gellhorn · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1996
McLean Stevenson, American actor (born 1927) Wikipedia: McLean Stevenson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1992
María Elena Moyano, Peruvian activist (born 1960) Wikipedia: María Elena Moyano · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1992
William Schuman, American composer and academic (born 1910) Wikipedia: William Schuman · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1988
Richard Feynman, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1918) Wikipedia: Richard Feynman · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 157 languages
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1984
Ethel Merman, American actress and singer (born 1908) Wikipedia: Ethel Merman · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1981
Mike Bloomfield, American guitarist and songwriter (born 1943) Wikipedia: Mike Bloomfield · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1981
Karl Richter, German organist and conductor (born 1926) Wikipedia: Karl Richter (conductor) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1974
Kurt Atterberg, Swedish composer and engineer (born 1887) Wikipedia: Kurt Atterberg · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1973
Wally Cox, American actor (born 1924) Wikipedia: Wally Cox · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1970
Hugh Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding, Scottish air marshal (born 1882) Wikipedia: Hugh Dowding · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1967
Antonio Moreno, Spanish-American actor and director (born 1887) Wikipedia: Antonio Moreno · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1966
Gerard Antoni Ciołek, Polish architect and historian (born 1909) Wikipedia: Gerard Antoni Ciołek · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1966
Camilo Torres Restrepo, Colombian priest and theologian (born 1929) Wikipedia: Camilo Torres Restrepo · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1965
Nat King Cole, American singer and pianist (born 1919) Wikipedia: Nat King Cole · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
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1961
Laurence Owen, American figure skater (born 1944) Wikipedia: Laurence Owen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1959
Owen Willans Richardson, English physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1879) Wikipedia: Owen Richardson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
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1956
Vincent de Moro-Giafferi, French lawyer and politician (born 1878) Wikipedia: Vincent de Moro-Giafferi · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 8 languages
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1939
Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, Russian painter and author (born 1878) Wikipedia: Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1933
Pat Sullivan, Australian animator and producer, co-created Felix the Cat (born 1887) Wikipedia: Pat Sullivan (film producer) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1932
Minnie Maddern Fiske, American actress and playwright (born 1865) Wikipedia: Minnie Maddern Fiske · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1928
H. H. Asquith, English lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (born 1852) Wikipedia: H. H. Asquith · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
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1924
Lionel Monckton, English composer (born 1861) Wikipedia: Lionel Monckton · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1911
Theodor Escherich, German-Austrian pediatrician and academic (born 1859) Wikipedia: Theodor Escherich · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1905
Lew Wallace, American author, general, and politician, 11th Governor of New Mexico Territory (born 1827) Wikipedia: Lew Wallace · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1901
Edward Stafford, Scottish-New Zealand educator and politician, 3rd Prime Minister of New Zealand (born 1819) Wikipedia: Edward Stafford (politician) · 15 languages
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1897
Dimitrie Ghica, Romanian lawyer and politician, 10th Prime Minister of Romania (born 1816) Wikipedia: Dimitrie Ghica · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1885
Gregor von Helmersen, Estonian-Russian geologist and engineer (born 1803) Wikipedia: Gregor von Helmersen · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1885
Leopold Damrosch, German-American composer and conductor (born 1832) Wikipedia: Leopold Damrosch · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1877
Rayko Zhinzifov, Bulgarian poet and translator (born 1839) Wikipedia: Rayko Zhinzifov · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1869
Ghalib, Indian poet and educator (born 1796) Wikipedia: Ghalib · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
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1857
Mikhail Glinka, Russian composer (born 1804) Wikipedia: Mikhail Glinka · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
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1849
Pierre François Verhulst, Belgian mathematician and theorist (born 1804) Wikipedia: Pierre François Verhulst · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1848
Hermann von Boyen, Prussian general and politician, Prussian Minister of War (born 1771) Wikipedia: Hermann von Boyen · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1847
Germinal Pierre Dandelin, Belgian mathematician and engineer (born 1794) Wikipedia: Germinal Pierre Dandelin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1844
Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth, English politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (born 1757) Wikipedia: Henry Addington · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1842
Archibald Menzies, Scottish surgeon and botanist (born 1754) Wikipedia: Archibald Menzies · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1839
François-Marie-Thomas Chevalier de Lorimier, Canadian rebel (born 1803) Wikipedia: François-Marie-Thomas Chevalier de Lorimier · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1835
Henry Hunt, English farmer and politician (born 1773) Wikipedia: Henry Hunt (politician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1818
Frederick Louis, Prince of Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen (born 1746) Wikipedia: Friedrich Ludwig, Prince of Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1781
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German philosopher, author, and critic (born 1729) Wikipedia: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 107 languages
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1772
Mitromaras, Greek rebel and pirate Wikipedia: Mitromaras · 2 languages
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1738
Matthias Braun, Czech sculptor (born 1684) Wikipedia: Matthias Braun · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1637
Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (born 1578) Wikipedia: Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
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1621
Michael Praetorius, German organist and composer (born 1571) Wikipedia: Michael Praetorius · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1600
José de Acosta, Spanish Jesuit missionary and naturalist (born 1540) Wikipedia: José de Acosta · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1508
Giovanni II Bentivoglio, tyrant of Bologna (born 1443) Wikipedia: Giovanni II Bentivoglio · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1417
Richard de Vere, 11th Earl of Oxford, English commander (born 1385) Wikipedia: Richard de Vere, 11th Earl of Oxford · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1382
William de Ufford, 2nd Earl of Suffolk (born c. 1339) Wikipedia: William Ufford, 2nd Earl of Suffolk · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1152
Conrad III, king of Germany (born 1093) Wikipedia: Conrad III of Germany · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1145
Lucius II, pope of the Catholic Church Wikipedia: Pope Lucius II · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
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1043
Gisela of Swabia, Holy Roman Empress (born 990) Wikipedia: Gisela of Swabia · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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956
Su Yugui, Chinese chancellor (born 895) Wikipedia: Su Yugui · 4 languages
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815
Ibn Tabataba, Zaydi anti-caliph Wikipedia: Ibn Tabataba · 6 languages
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706
Leontios, Byzantine emperor Wikipedia: Leontius · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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706
Tiberios III, Byzantine emperor Wikipedia: Tiberius III · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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670
Oswiu, king of Northumbria (born c. 612) Wikipedia: Oswiu · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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