February 20: what happened on this day in history

Events on February 20 include:

United Airlines Flight 328 — 2021 B777-200 airliner incident with PW4000-112 engine failure over Broomfield, CO, USA (2021)
Six people are killed and two injured in multiple shooting incidents in Kalamazoo County, Michigan (2016)
During a Great White concert in West Warwick, Rhode Island, a pyrotechnics display sets the Station nightclub ablaze, killing 100 and injuring over 200 others (2003)

This page gathers 83 events, 160 births and 95 deaths recorded on this day, from 1339 to 2026.

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Events · United States

2021
United Airlines Flight 328 — 2021 B777-200 airliner incident with PW4000-112 engine failure over Broomfield, CO, USA Wikipedia: United Airlines Flight 328 · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2016
Six people are killed and two injured in multiple shooting incidents in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Wikipedia: 2016 Kalamazoo shootings · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2003
During a Great White concert in West Warwick, Rhode Island, a pyrotechnics display sets the Station nightclub ablaze, killing 100 and injuring over 200 others. Wikipedia: Great White · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languagesArchive: A great white pelican. Etching with engraving. — Wellcome Collection · Europeana
1998
At the age of 15, American figure skater Tara Lipinski became the then-youngest winner of an Olympic gold medal in the history of the Winter Olympic Games. Wikipedia: Figure skating · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 88 languagesArchive: Figure skating — Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum, 1966 · Europeana
1992
Appearing on the talk show Larry King Live, U.S. industrialist Ross Perot announced that he would begin a presidential campaign if "ordinary people" wanted him to run for office. Wikipedia: Larry King Live · 24 languages
1971
The United States Emergency Broadcast System is accidentally activated in an erroneous national alert. Wikipedia: Emergency Broadcast System · 6 languages
1962
The Project Mercury stamp, designed by Charles R. Chickering, was released to commemorate the successful space flight of Colonel John Glenn. Wikipedia: Project Mercury · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 55 languages
1957
Convention on the Nationality of Married Women — 1957 United Nations treaty Wikipedia: Convention on the Nationality of Married Women · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1956
The United States Merchant Marine Academy becomes a permanent Service Academy. Wikipedia: United States Merchant Marine Academy · 10 languages
1952
Emmett Ashford becomes the first African-American umpire in organized baseball by being authorized to be a substitute umpire in the Southwestern International League. Wikipedia: Emmett Ashford · 4 languages
1944
World War II: The "Big Week" begins with American bomber raids on German aircraft manufacturing centers. Wikipedia: Big Week · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1944
World War II: The United States takes Eniwetok Atoll. Wikipedia: Enewetak Atoll · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 37 languages
1943
The Saturday Evening Post published the first of Norman Rockwell's Four Freedoms, among the most widely distributed paintings ever produced, in support of U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt's Four Freedoms. Wikipedia: The Saturday Evening Post · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 27 languages
1943
World War II: American movie studio executives agree to allow the Office of War Information to censor movies. Wikipedia: Film studio · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 49 languages
1942
World War II: Lieutenant Edward O'Hare becomes America's first World War II flying ace. Wikipedia: World War II · 291 languages
1939
Madison Square Garden Nazi rally: The largest ever pro-Nazi rally in United States history is convened in Madison Square Garden, New York City, with 20,000 members and sympathizers of the German American Bund present. Wikipedia: 1939 Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1933
The U.S. Congress approves the Blaine Act to repeal federal Prohibition in the United States, sending the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution to state ratifying conventions for approval. Wikipedia: United States Congress · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 113 languages
1931
The U.S. Congress approves the construction of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge by the state of California. Wikipedia: United States Congress · 113 languages
1913
King O'Malley drives in the first survey peg to mark commencement of work on the construction of Canberra. Wikipedia: King O'Malley · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 8 languages
1905
The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of Massachusetts's mandatory smallpox vaccination program in Jacobson v. Massachusetts. Wikipedia: Supreme Court of the United States · 88 languages
1901
The legislature of Hawaii Territory convenes for the first time. Wikipedia: Territory of Hawaii · 23 languages
1872
The Metropolitan Museum of Art , today the largest art museum in the United States with a collection of more than two million works, opened in New York. Wikipedia: Metropolitan Museum of Art · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 88 languages
1864
American Civil War: The Union Army suffered a one-in-three casualty rate at the Battle of Olustee near Lake City, Florida. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1813
Manuel Belgrano defeats the royalist army of Pío de Tristán during the Battle of Salta. Wikipedia: Manuel Belgrano · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1792
The Postal Service Act, establishing the United States Post Office Department, is signed by United States President George Washington. Wikipedia: Postal Service Act · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1685
The French colonization of Texas began with the landing of colonists led by Robert de La Salle near Matagorda Bay. Wikipedia: French colonization of Texas · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 14 languages

Around the world

2026
Biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's mass start Wikipedia: Biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's mass start · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2026
Speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's 1500 metres Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's 1500 metres · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2026
Freestyle skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's halfpipe Wikipedia: Freestyle skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's halfpipe · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2023
2023 visit by Joe Biden to Ukraine — visit by Joe Biden to Kyiv in 2023 Wikipedia: 2023 visit by Joe Biden to Ukraine · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2022
Cross-country skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics — cross-country skiing practiced at the 2022 Winter Olympics Wikipedia: Cross-country skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
2022
Bobsleigh at the 2022 Winter Olympics — bobsleigh events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Bobsleigh at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
2022
Curling at the 2022 Winter Olympics — curling events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Curling at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
2022
Japan at the 2022 Winter Olympics — sporting event delegation Wikipedia: Japan at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2022
Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics — sporting event delegation Wikipedia: Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2022
Italy at the 2022 Winter Olympics — sporting event delegation Wikipedia: Italy at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2022
Switzerland at the 2022 Winter Olympics — sporting event delegation Wikipedia: Switzerland at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2022
Alpine skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Mixed team — mixed team events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Mixed team · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2022
Curling at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's tournament — women's curling events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Curling at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's tournament · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2022
Bobsleigh at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Four-man — bobsleigh event at the 2022 Winter Olympics Wikipedia: Bobsleigh at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Four-man · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2022
2022 NBA All-Star Game — 71st edition edition of the NBA All-Star Game Wikipedia: 2022 NBA All-Star Game · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2022
Cross-country skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's 30 kilometre freestyle — cross-country skiing event at the 2022 Winter Olympics Wikipedia: Cross-country skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's 30 kilometre freestyle · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2018
Biathlon at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Mixed relay — mixed relay events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Biathlon at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Mixed relay · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2016
Bobsleigh at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics — bobsleigh events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Bobsleigh at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2015
Two trains collide in the Swiss town of Rafz resulting in as many as 49 people injured and Swiss Federal Railways cancelling some services. Wikipedia: Rafz train crash · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2015
40th César Awards — 2015 cinema awards ceremony Wikipedia: 40th César Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2014
Dozens of Euromaidan anti-government protesters die in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, many reportedly killed by snipers. Wikipedia: Euromaidan · 77 languages
2011
2011–2012 Moroccan protests — protest Wikipedia: 2011–2012 Moroccan protests · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
2010
Severe flooding and mudslides on the island of Madeira, Portugal, killed 51 people. Wikipedia: 2010 Madeira floods and mudslides · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2010
Speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 1500 metres — Speed skating at the Olympics Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 1500 metres · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2009
The Tamil Tigers attempted to crash two aircraft laden with C-4 in suicide attacks on Colombo, Sri Lanka, but the planes were shot down before they reached their targets. Wikipedia: Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2005
Spain becomes the first country to vote in a referendum on ratification of the proposed Constitution of the European Union, passing it by a substantial margin, but on a low turnout. Wikipedia: 2005 Spanish European Constitution referendum · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2002
A cooking gas cylinder explodes on board an Egyptian National Railways train in El Ayyat, causing a fire and killing over 370 people. Wikipedia: 2002 El Ayyat railway accident · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1991
In the Albanian capital Tirana, a gigantic statue of Albania's long-time leader, Enver Hoxha, is brought down by mobs of angry protesters. Wikipedia: Tirana · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 280 languages
1988
The Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast voted to secede from Azerbaijan and join Armenia, triggering the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. Wikipedia: Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
1986
The Soviet Union launches its Mir spacecraft. Remaining in orbit for 15 years, it is occupied for ten of those years. Wikipedia: Soviet Union · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 282 languages
1979
An earthquake cracks open the Sinila volcanic crater on the Dieng Plateau, releasing poisonous H2S gas and killing 149 villagers in the Indonesian province of Central Java. Wikipedia: Earthquake · 237 languages
1979
Rewe-Zentral AG v Bundesmonopolverwaltung für Branntwein — legal case Wikipedia: Rewe-Zentral AG v Bundesmonopolverwaltung für Branntwein · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1970
Wat Phra Dhammakaya, one of the largest Buddhist temples in Thailand, was founded in Pathum Thani. Wikipedia: Wat Phra Dhammakaya · 14 languages
1968
The China Academy of Space Technology, China's main arm for the research, development, and creation of space satellites, is established in Beijing. Wikipedia: China Academy of Space Technology · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1965
The NASA spacecraft Ranger 8 spacecraft transmitted 7,137 photographs of the Moon in the final 23 minutes of its mission before crashing as planned into Mare Tranquillitatis. Wikipedia: Ranger 8 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 31 languages
1959
Canadian prime minister John Diefenbaker cancelled the Avro CF-105 Arrow (pictured) interceptor-aircraft program amid much political debate. Wikipedia: John Diefenbaker · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 51 languages
1943
A fissure opened in a cornfield in the Mexican state of Michoacán and continued to erupt for nine years, forming the cinder cone Parícutin . Wikipedia: Fissure vent · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1935
Caroline Mikkelsen becomes the first woman to set foot in Antarctica. Wikipedia: Caroline Mikkelsen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 14 languages
1933
Adolf Hitler secretly meets with German industrialists to arrange for financing of the Nazi Party's upcoming election campaign. Wikipedia: Adolf Hitler · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1931
Paraguayan anarchists briefly seized the city of Encarnación as part of a larger plan to initiate a social revolution in the country. Wikipedia: Taking of Encarnación · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1920
An earthquake kills between 114 and 130 in Georgia and heavily damages the town of Gori. Wikipedia: 1920 Gori earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1909
Publication of the Futurist Manifesto in the French journal Le Figaro. Wikipedia: Manifesto of Futurism · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1894
20 February bombings by Désiré Pauwels during the Ère des attentats (1892-1894). Wikipedia: 20 February 1894 attacks · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1890
1890 German federal election — elections in Germany held in 1890 Wikipedia: 1890 German federal election · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1877
Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake receives its premiere at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Wikipedia: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 192 languages
1865
End of the Uruguayan War, with a peace agreement between President Tomás Villalba and rebel leader Venancio Flores, setting the scene for the destructive War of the Triple Alliance. Wikipedia: Uruguayan War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 16 languages
1846
Polish insurgents in the Free City of Kraków led an uprising (depicted) attempting to incite a fight for national independence that was put down by the Austrian Empire nine days later. Wikipedia: Free City of Cracow · 45 languages
1835
An earthquake registering approximately 8.5 Mw devastated Concepción, Chile, and triggered a tsunami that destroyed neighbouring Talcahuano. Wikipedia: 1835 Concepción earthquake · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 8 languages
1824
William Buckland formally announces the name Megalosaurus, the first scientifically validly named non-avian dinosaur species. Wikipedia: William Buckland · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 50 languages
1816
The Barber of Seville, an opera buffa composed by Gioachino Rossini, premiered at the Teatro Argentina in Rome to jeers from the audience. Wikipedia: The Barber of Seville · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 50 languages
1798
Louis-Alexandre Berthier removes Pope Pius VI from power. Wikipedia: Louis-Alexandre Berthier · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 47 languages
1653
Battle of Portland — 1653 naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War Wikipedia: Battle of Portland · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1553
Yohannan Sulaqa professes his Catholic belief and is ordained as bishop shortly after; this marks the beginning of the Chaldean Catholic Church. Wikipedia: Shimun VIII Yohannan Sulaqa · 9 languages
1547
Edward VI is crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey. Wikipedia: Edward VI · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1521
Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León sets out from San Juan, Puerto Rico, for Florida with about 200 prospective colonists. Wikipedia: Juan Ponce de León · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 63 languages
1472
Orkney and Shetland are pawned by Norway to Scotland in lieu of a dowry for Margaret of Denmark. Wikipedia: Orkney · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 92 languages
1339
The Milanese army and the St. George's (San Giorgio) Mercenaries of Lodrisio Visconti clash in the Battle of Parabiago; Visconti is defeated. Wikipedia: Milan · 226 languages

World days

World Day of Social Justice Wikipedia: World Day of Social Justice · 28 languages

Technology

2015
Two trains collide in the Swiss town of Rafz resulting in as many as 49 people injured and Swiss Federal Railways cancelling some services. Wikipedia: Rafz train crash · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2002
A cooking gas cylinder explodes on board an Egyptian National Railways train in El Ayyat, causing a fire and killing over 370 people. Wikipedia: 2002 El Ayyat railway accident · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages

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Science

1905
The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of Massachusetts's mandatory smallpox vaccination program in Jacobson v. Massachusetts. Wikipedia: Supreme Court of the United States · 88 languages
1986
The Soviet Union launches its Mir spacecraft. Remaining in orbit for 15 years, it is occupied for ten of those years. Wikipedia: Soviet Union · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 282 languages
1968
The China Academy of Space Technology, China's main arm for the research, development, and creation of space satellites, is established in Beijing. Wikipedia: China Academy of Space Technology · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1965
The NASA spacecraft Ranger 8 spacecraft transmitted 7,137 photographs of the Moon in the final 23 minutes of its mission before crashing as planned into Mare Tranquillitatis. Wikipedia: Ranger 8 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 31 languages
1824
William Buckland formally announces the name Megalosaurus, the first scientifically validly named non-avian dinosaur species. Wikipedia: William Buckland · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 50 languages

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Business

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Sport

1998
At the age of 15, American figure skater Tara Lipinski became the then-youngest winner of an Olympic gold medal in the history of the Winter Olympic Games. Wikipedia: Figure skating · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 88 languages
1952
Emmett Ashford becomes the first African-American umpire in organized baseball by being authorized to be a substitute umpire in the Southwestern International League. Wikipedia: Emmett Ashford · 4 languages
2026
Biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's mass start Wikipedia: Biathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's mass start · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2026
Speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's 1500 metres Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's 1500 metres · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2026
Freestyle skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's halfpipe Wikipedia: Freestyle skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Men's halfpipe · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2022
Cross-country skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics — cross-country skiing practiced at the 2022 Winter Olympics Wikipedia: Cross-country skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
2022
Bobsleigh at the 2022 Winter Olympics — bobsleigh events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Bobsleigh at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
2022
Curling at the 2022 Winter Olympics — curling events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Curling at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
2022
Japan at the 2022 Winter Olympics — sporting event delegation Wikipedia: Japan at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2022
Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics — sporting event delegation Wikipedia: Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2022
Italy at the 2022 Winter Olympics — sporting event delegation Wikipedia: Italy at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2022
Switzerland at the 2022 Winter Olympics — sporting event delegation Wikipedia: Switzerland at the 2022 Winter Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2022
Alpine skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Mixed team — mixed team events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Mixed team · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2022
Curling at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's tournament — women's curling events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Curling at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's tournament · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2022
Bobsleigh at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Four-man — bobsleigh event at the 2022 Winter Olympics Wikipedia: Bobsleigh at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Four-man · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2022
2022 NBA All-Star Game — 71st edition edition of the NBA All-Star Game Wikipedia: 2022 NBA All-Star Game · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2022
Cross-country skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's 30 kilometre freestyle — cross-country skiing event at the 2022 Winter Olympics Wikipedia: Cross-country skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics – Women's 30 kilometre freestyle · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2018
Biathlon at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Mixed relay — mixed relay events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Biathlon at the 2018 Winter Olympics – Mixed relay · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2016
Bobsleigh at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics — bobsleigh events at the Olympics Wikipedia: Bobsleigh at the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2010
Speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 1500 metres — Speed skating at the Olympics Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's 1500 metres · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages

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Culture

1943
The Saturday Evening Post published the first of Norman Rockwell's Four Freedoms, among the most widely distributed paintings ever produced, in support of U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt's Four Freedoms. Wikipedia: The Saturday Evening Post · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 27 languages
1943
World War II: American movie studio executives agree to allow the Office of War Information to censor movies. Wikipedia: Film studio · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 49 languages
1872
The Metropolitan Museum of Art , today the largest art museum in the United States with a collection of more than two million works, opened in New York. Wikipedia: Metropolitan Museum of Art · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 88 languages
2015
40th César Awards — 2015 cinema awards ceremony Wikipedia: 40th César Awards · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1877
Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake receives its premiere at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Wikipedia: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 192 languages
1816
The Barber of Seville, an opera buffa composed by Gioachino Rossini, premiered at the Teatro Argentina in Rome to jeers from the audience. Wikipedia: The Barber of Seville · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 50 languages

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Births

2004
Jared McCain, American basketball player Wikipedia: Jared McCain · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2003
Olivia Rodrigo, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Olivia Rodrigo · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
2002
Gavin Bazunu, Irish footballer Wikipedia: Gavin Bazunu · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
2000
Josh Sargent, American soccer player Wikipedia: Josh Sargent · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1999
Jarrett Culver, American basketball player Wikipedia: Jarrett Culver · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1998
Emam Ashour, Egyptian footballer Wikipedia: Emam Ashour · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1996
Clarke Schmidt, American baseball player Wikipedia: Clarke Schmidt · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1995
Elle Purrier St. Pierre, American track and field athlete Wikipedia: Elle Purrier St. Pierre · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1994
Kateryna Baindl, Ukrainian tennis player Wikipedia: Kateryna Baindl · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1994
Luis Severino, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Luis Severino · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1993
Jurickson Profar, Curaçaoan baseball player Wikipedia: Jurickson Profar · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1991
Hidilyn Diaz, Filipino weightlifter Wikipedia: Hidilyn Diaz · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1991
Angelique van der Meet, Dutch tennis player Wikipedia: Angelique van der Meet · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1991
Sally Rooney, Irish novelist Wikipedia: Sally Rooney · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1990
Ciro Immobile, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Ciro Immobile · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
1988
Ki Bo-bae, South Korean archer Wikipedia: Ki Bo-bae · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1988
Rihanna, Barbadian singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and actress Wikipedia: Rihanna · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 156 languages
1987
Luke Burgess, English rugby league player Wikipedia: Luke Burgess (rugby league) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1987
Martin Hanzal, Czech ice hockey player Wikipedia: Martin Hanzal · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1987
James Johnson, American basketball player Wikipedia: James Johnson (basketball, born 1987) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1987
Miles Teller, American actor Wikipedia: Miles Teller · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1986
Julio Borbón, American baseball player Wikipedia: Julio Borbón · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1985
Killian Dain, Northern Irish wrestler Wikipedia: Killian Dain · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1985
Ryan Sweeney, American baseball player Wikipedia: Ryan Sweeney (baseball) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1985
Julia Volkova, Russian singer and actress Wikipedia: Julia Volkova · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1984
Brian McCann, American baseball player Wikipedia: Brian McCann (baseball) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1983
Jose Morales, Puerto Rican baseball player Wikipedia: José Morales (catcher) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1983
Justin Verlander, American baseball player Wikipedia: Justin Verlander · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1981
Tony Hibbert, English footballer Wikipedia: Tony Hibbert · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1980
Imanol Harinordoquy, French rugby player Wikipedia: Imanol Harinordoquy · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1980
Luis Gabriel Rey, Colombian footballer Wikipedia: Luis Gabriel Rey · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1980
Artur Boruc, Polish footballer Wikipedia: Artur Boruc · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1977
Gail Kim, Canadian wrestler Wikipedia: Gail Kim · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1977
Stephon Marbury, American basketball player Wikipedia: Stephon Marbury · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1975
Liván Hernández, Cuban-American baseball player Wikipedia: Liván Hernández · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1975
Brian Littrell, American singer-songwriter and actor Wikipedia: Brian Littrell · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1974
Karim Bagheri, Iranian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Karim Bagheri · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1971
Jari Litmanen, Finnish footballer Wikipedia: Jari Litmanen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1971
Joost van der Westhuizen, South African rugby player (died 2017) Wikipedia: Joost van der Westhuizen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1969
Kjell Ove Hauge, Norwegian school principal and track and field athlete Wikipedia: Kjell Ove Hauge · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1969
Siniša Mihajlović, Serbian footballer and manager (died 2022) Wikipedia: Siniša Mihajlović · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1969
Danis Tanović, Bosnian director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Danis Tanović · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1967
Paul Accola, Swiss alpine skier Wikipedia: Paul Accola · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1967
Kurt Cobain, American musician (died 1994) Wikipedia: Kurt Cobain · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 129 languages
1967
David Herman, American comedian and actor Wikipedia: David Herman · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1964
Willie Garson, American actor and director (died 2021) Wikipedia: Willie Garson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1964
Tom Harris, Scottish journalist and politician Wikipedia: Tom Harris (British politician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1964
Jeff Maggert, American golfer Wikipedia: Jeff Maggert · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1963
Joakim Nystrom, Swedish tennis player Wikipedia: Joakim Nyström · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1963
Mariliza Xenogiannakopoulou, Greek lawyer and politician, Greek Minister of Health Wikipedia: Mariliza Xenogiannakopoulou · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1963
Cui Yongyuan, Chinese former anchor Wikipedia: Cui Yongyuan · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1962
Dwayne McDuffie, American author, screenwriter, and producer, co-founded Milestone Media (died 2011) Wikipedia: Dwayne McDuffie · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1961
Steve Lundquist, American swimmer Wikipedia: Steve Lundquist · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1960
Cándido Muatetema Rivas, Equatoguinean politician and diplomat, Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea (died 2014) Wikipedia: Cándido Muatetema Rivas · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1959
Scott Brayton, American race car driver (died 1996) Wikipedia: Scott Brayton · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1959
David Corn, American journalist and author Wikipedia: David Corn · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1959
Bill Gullickson, American baseball player Wikipedia: Bill Gullickson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1957
Glen Hanlon, Canadian ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Glen Hanlon · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1954
Jon Brant, American bass player Wikipedia: Jon Brant · 5 languages
1953
Poison Ivy, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Poison Ivy (musician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1951
Edward Albert, American actor (died 2006) Wikipedia: Edward Albert · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1951
Gordon Brown, Scottish politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Wikipedia: Gordon Brown · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 128 languages
1951
Randy California, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1997) Wikipedia: Randy California · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1951
Phil Neal, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Phil Neal · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1950
Walter Becker, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 2017) Wikipedia: Walter Becker · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1950
Peter Marinello, Scottish footballer Wikipedia: Peter Marinello · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1950
Tony Wilson, English journalist and businessman (died 2007) Wikipedia: Tony Wilson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1949
Eddie Hemmings, English cricketer Wikipedia: Eddie Hemmings (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1949
Ivana Trump, Czech-American socialite and model (died 2022) Wikipedia: Ivana Trump · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
1948
Pierre Bouchard, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Pierre Bouchard · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1947
Peter Osgood, English footballer (died 2006) Wikipedia: Peter Osgood · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1946
J. Geils, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2017) Wikipedia: J. Geils · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1945
Alan Hull, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1995) Wikipedia: Alan Hull · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1945
George Smoot, American astrophysicist and cosmologist, shared the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physics (died 2025) Wikipedia: George Smoot · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
1944
Robert de Cotret, Canadian economist and politician, 56th Secretary of State for Canada (died 1999) Wikipedia: Robert de Cotret · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1944
Lew Soloff, American trumpet player, composer, and actor (died 2015) Wikipedia: Lew Soloff · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1944
Willem van Hanegem, Dutch footballer and coach Wikipedia: Willem van Hanegem · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1943
Antonio Inoki, Japanese wrestler, mixed martial artist, and politician (died 2022) Wikipedia: Antonio Inoki · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1941
Lim Kit Siang, Malaysian lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Lim Kit Siang · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1941
Buffy Sainte-Marie, Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Buffy Sainte-Marie · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1940
Jimmy Greaves, English footballer and TV pundit (died 2021) Wikipedia: Jimmy Greaves · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1939
Herbert Kohler Jr., American businessman (died 2022) Wikipedia: Herbert Kohler Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1937
Robert Huber, German biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Robert Huber · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1936
Marj Dusay, American actress (died 2020) Wikipedia: Marj Dusay · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1936
Larry Hovis, American actor and singer (died 2003) Wikipedia: Larry Hovis · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1936
Shigeo Nagashima, Japanese baseball player and manager (died 2025) Wikipedia: Shigeo Nagashima · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1935
Ellen Gilchrist, American novelist, short story writer, and poet (died 2024) Wikipedia: Ellen Gilchrist · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1932
Adrian Cristobal, Filipino journalist and author (died 2007) Wikipedia: Adrian Cristobal · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1931
John Milnor, American mathematician and academic Wikipedia: John Milnor · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1929
Amanda Blake, American actress (died 1989) Wikipedia: Amanda Blake · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1928
Jean Kennedy Smith, American diplomat, 25th United States Ambassador to Ireland (died 2020) Wikipedia: Jean Kennedy Smith · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1927
Roy Cohn, American lawyer and political activist (died 1986) Wikipedia: Roy Cohn · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1927
Ibrahim Ferrer, Cuban singer and musician (died 2005) Wikipedia: Ibrahim Ferrer · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1927
Sidney Poitier, Bahamian-American actor, director, and diplomat (died 2022) Wikipedia: Sidney Poitier · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 100 languages
1926
Matthew Bucksbaum, American businessman and philanthropist, co-founded General Growth Properties (died 2013) Wikipedia: Matthew Bucksbaum · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1926
Gillian Lynne, English ballerina, choreographer, and director (died 2018) Wikipedia: Gillian Lynne · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1926
Richard Matheson, American author and screenwriter (died 2013) Wikipedia: Richard Matheson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
1926
Bob Richards, American Olympic track and field athlete (died 2023) Wikipedia: Bob Richards · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1926
María de la Purísima Salvat Romero, Spanish Roman Catholic nun; later canonized (died 1998) Wikipedia: María de la Purísima Salvat Romero · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1925
Robert Altman, American director and screenwriter (died 2006) Wikipedia: Robert Altman · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
1925
Tochinishiki Kiyotaka, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 44th Yokozuna (died 1990) Wikipedia: Tochinishiki Kiyotaka · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1923
Victor G. Atiyeh, American businessman and politician, 32nd Governor of Oregon (died 2014) Wikipedia: Victor Atiyeh · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1923
Forbes Burnham, Guyanese lawyer and politician, 2nd President of Guyana (died 1985) Wikipedia: Forbes Burnham · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1923
Rena Vlahopoulou, Greek actress (died 2004) Wikipedia: Rena Vlahopoulou · 7 languages
1921
Buddy Rogers, American wrestler (died 1992) Wikipedia: Buddy Rogers (wrestler) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1920
Karl Albrecht, German businessman, co-founded Aldi (died 2014) Wikipedia: Karl Albrecht · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1919
James O'Meara, English soldier and pilot (died 1974) Wikipedia: James O'Meara · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1918
Leonore Annenberg, American businesswoman and diplomat (died 2009) Wikipedia: Leonore Annenberg · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1916
Jean Erdman, American dancer and choreographer (died 2020) Wikipedia: Jean Erdman · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1914
John Charles Daly, South African–American journalist and game show host (died 1991) Wikipedia: John Charles Daly · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1913
Tommy Henrich, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2009) Wikipedia: Tommy Henrich · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1912
Pierre Boulle, French soldier and author (died 1994) Wikipedia: Pierre Boulle · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1912
Johnny Checketts, New Zealand flying ace of the Second World War (died 2006) Wikipedia: Johnny Checketts · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1906
Gale Gordon, American actor (died 1995) Wikipedia: Gale Gordon · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1901
René Dubos, French-American biologist and author (died 1982) Wikipedia: René Dubos · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1901
Muhammad Naguib, Egyptian general and politician, 1st President of Egypt (died 1984) Wikipedia: Mohamed Naguib · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
1901
Ramakrishna Ranga Rao of Bobbili, Indian lawyer and politician, 6th Chief Minister of Madras Presidency (died 1978) Wikipedia: R. S. Ramakrishna Ranga Rao · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1899
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, American businessman and philanthropist (died 1992) Wikipedia: Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1898
Ante Ciliga, Croatian politician, writer and publisher (died 1992) Wikipedia: Ante Ciliga · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1897
Ivan Albright, American painter (died 1983) Wikipedia: Ivan Albright · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1895
Louis Zborowski, English race car driver and engineer (died 1924) Wikipedia: Louis Zborowski · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1893
Elizabeth Holloway Marston, American psychologist and author (died 1993) Wikipedia: Elizabeth Holloway Marston · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1889
Hulusi Behçet, Turkish dermatologist and physician (died 1948) Wikipedia: Hulusi Behçet · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1888
Georges Bernanos, French soldier and author (died 1948) Wikipedia: Georges Bernanos · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
1887
Vincent Massey, Canadian lawyer and politician, 18th Governor General of Canada (died 1967) Wikipedia: Vincent Massey · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1882
Elie Nadelman, Polish-American sculptor (died 1946) Wikipedia: Elie Nadelman · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1880
Jacques d'Adelswärd-Fersen, French author and poet (died 1923) Wikipedia: Jacques d'Adelswärd-Fersen · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1879
Hod Stuart, Canadian ice hockey player (died 1907) Wikipedia: Hod Stuart · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1874
Mary Garden, Scottish-American soprano and actress (died 1967) Wikipedia: Mary Garden · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1870
Jay Johnson Morrow, American engineer and politician, 3rd Governor of the Panama Canal Zone (died 1937) Wikipedia: Jay Johnson Morrow · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1867
Louise, Princess Royal of England (died 1931) Wikipedia: Louise, Princess Royal · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1866
Carl Westman, Swedish architect, designed the Stockholm Court House and Röhsska Museum (died 1936) Wikipedia: Carl Westman · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1857
A. P. Lucas, English cricketer (died 1923) Wikipedia: A. P. Lucas · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1848
E. H. Harriman, American businessman and philanthropist (died 1909) Wikipedia: E. H. Harriman · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1844
Ludwig Boltzmann, Austrian physicist and philosopher (died 1906) Wikipedia: Ludwig Boltzmann · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 89 languages
1844
Joshua Slocum, Canadian sailor and adventurer (died 1909) Wikipedia: Joshua Slocum · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1839
Benjamin Waugh, English activist, founded the NSPCC (died 1908) Wikipedia: Benjamin Waugh · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1819
Alfred Escher, Swiss businessman and politician (died 1882) Wikipedia: Alfred Escher · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1802
Charles Auguste de Bériot, Belgian violinist and composer (died 1870) Wikipedia: Charles Auguste de Bériot · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1794
William Carleton, Irish author (died 1869) Wikipedia: William Carleton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1792
Eliza Courtney, French daughter of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire (died 1859) Wikipedia: Eliza Courtney · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1784
Judith Montefiore, British linguist, travel writer, philanthropist (died 1862) Wikipedia: Judith Montefiore · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 9 languages
1774
Vicente Sebastián Pintado, Spanish cartographer, engineer, military officer and land surveyor of Spanish Louisiana and Spanish West Florida (died 1829) Wikipedia: Vicente Sebastián Pintado · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1759
Johann Christian Reil, German physician, physiologist, and anatomist (died 1813) Wikipedia: Johann Christian Reil · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1756
Angelica Schuyler Church, American socialite, sister-in-law to Alexander Hamilton (died 1814) Wikipedia: Angelica Schuyler Church · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1753
Louis-Alexandre Berthier, French general and politician, French Minister of Defence (died 1815) Wikipedia: Louis-Alexandre Berthier · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1751
Johann Heinrich Voss, German poet, translator, and academic (died 1826) Wikipedia: Johann Heinrich Voss · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1748
Luther Martin, American politician (died 1826) Wikipedia: Luther Martin · 10 languages
1745
Henry James Pye, English poet and politician (died 1813) Wikipedia: Henry James Pye · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1744
William Cornwallis, English admiral and politician (died 1819) Wikipedia: William Cornwallis · 12 languages
1726
William Prescott, American colonel (died 1795) Wikipedia: William Prescott · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1705
Nicolas Chédeville, French musette player and composer (died 1782) Wikipedia: Nicolas Chédeville · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1633
Jan de Baen, Dutch painter (died 1702) Wikipedia: Jan de Baen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1631
Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds, English politician, Treasurer of the Navy (died 1712) Wikipedia: Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds · 16 languages
1608
Arthur Capell, 1st Baron Capell of Hadham, English politician (died 1649) Wikipedia: Arthur Capell, 1st Baron Capell of Hadham · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1552
Sengoku Hidehisa, Daimyō (died 1614) Wikipedia: Sengoku Hidehisa · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1549
Francesco Maria II della Rovere, last Duke of Urbino (died 1631) Wikipedia: Francesco Maria II della Rovere · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1523
Jan Blahoslav, Czech writer (died 1571) Wikipedia: Jan Blahoslav · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1469
Thomas Cajetan, Italian philosopher (died 1534) Wikipedia: Thomas Cajetan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1358
Eleanor of Aragon, queen of John I of Castile (died 1382) Wikipedia: Eleanor of Aragon, Queen of Castile · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages

Deaths

2025
David Boren, American lawyer and politician, 21st Governor of Oklahoma (born 1941) Wikipedia: David Boren · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2025
Jerry Butler, American singer-songwriter and producer (born 1939) Wikipedia: Jerry Butler · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2025
Peter Jason, American actor (born 1944) Wikipedia: Peter Jason · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2024
Andreas Brehme, German footballer (born 1960) Wikipedia: Andreas Brehme · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
2024
Yoko Yamamoto, Japanese actress (born 1942) Wikipedia: Yoko Yamamoto · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2021
Nurul Haque Miah, Bangladeshi professor and writer (born 1944) Wikipedia: Nurul Haque Miah · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2021
Mauro Bellugi, Italian footballer (born 1950) Wikipedia: Mauro Bellugi · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
2020
Joaquim Pina Moura, Portuguese Minister of Economy and Treasury and MP (born 1952) Wikipedia: Joaquim Pina Moura · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2017
Vitaly Churkin, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United Nations (born 1952) Wikipedia: Vitaly Churkin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
2017
Mildred Dresselhaus, American physicist (born 1930) Wikipedia: Mildred Dresselhaus · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
2017
Steve Hewlett, British journalist (born 1958) Wikipedia: Steve Hewlett (journalist) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2016
Fernando Cardenal, Nicaraguan priest and politician (born 1934) Wikipedia: Fernando Cardenal · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2015
Govind Pansare, Indian author and activist (born 1933) Wikipedia: Govind Pansare · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2015
Henry Segerstrom, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1923) Wikipedia: Henry Segerstrom · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2015
John C. Willke, American physician, author, and activist (born 1925) Wikipedia: John C. Willke · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2014
Rafael Addiego Bruno, Uruguayan jurist and politician, President of Uruguay (born 1923) Wikipedia: Rafael Addiego Bruno · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
2014
Walter D. Ehlers, American lieutenant, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1921) Wikipedia: Walter D. Ehlers · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2014
Garrick Utley, American journalist (born 1939) Wikipedia: Garrick Utley · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2013
Kenji Eno, Japanese game designer and composer (born 1970) Wikipedia: Kenji Eno · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2013
David S. McKay, American biochemist and geologist (born 1936) Wikipedia: David S. McKay · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2013
Antonio Roma, Argentinian footballer (born 1932) Wikipedia: Antonio Roma · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2012
Knut Torbjørn Eggen, Norwegian footballer and manager (born 1960) Wikipedia: Knut Torbjørn Eggen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2012
Katie Hall, American educator and politician (born 1938) Wikipedia: Katie Hall (American politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2010
Alexander Haig, American general and politician, 59th United States Secretary of State (born 1924) Wikipedia: Alexander Haig · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
2009
Larry H. Miller, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1944) Wikipedia: Larry H. Miller · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2008
Emily Perry, English actress and dancer (born 1907) Wikipedia: Emily Perry (English actress) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2006
Curt Gowdy, American sportscaster (born 1919) Wikipedia: Curt Gowdy · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2006
Lucjan Wolanowski, Polish journalist and author (born 1920) Wikipedia: Lucjan Wolanowski · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2005
Sandra Dee, American actress (born 1942) Wikipedia: Sandra Dee · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
2005
Josef Holeček, Czech canoeist (born 1921) Wikipedia: Josef Holeček (canoeist) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2005
John Raitt, American actor and singer (born 1917) Wikipedia: John Raitt · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2005
Hunter S. Thompson, American journalist and author (born 1937) Wikipedia: Hunter S. Thompson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
2003
Mushaf Ali Mir, Pakistani air marshal (born 1947) Wikipedia: Mushaf Ali Mir · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2003
Maurice Blanchot, French philosopher and author (born 1907) Wikipedia: Maurice Blanchot · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
2003
Orville Freeman, American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 29th Governor of Minnesota (born 1918) Wikipedia: Orville Freeman · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2001
Rosemary DeCamp, American actress (born 1910) Wikipedia: Rosemary DeCamp · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2001
Donella Meadows, American environmentalist, author, and academic (born 1941) Wikipedia: Donella Meadows · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1999
Sarah Kane, English playwright (born 1971) Wikipedia: Sarah Kane · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1999
Gene Siskel, American journalist and critic (born 1946) Wikipedia: Gene Siskel · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1996
Solomon Asch, American psychologist and academic (born 1907) Wikipedia: Solomon Asch · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1996
Audrey Munson, American model (born 1891) Wikipedia: Audrey Munson · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1996
Toru Takemitsu, Japanese pianist, guitarist, and composer (born 1930) Wikipedia: Tōru Takemitsu · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1993
Ferruccio Lamborghini, Italian businessman, founded Lamborghini (born 1916) Wikipedia: Ferruccio Lamborghini · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1993
Ernest L. Massad, American general (born 1908) Wikipedia: Ernest L. Massad · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1992
A. J. Casson, Canadian painter (born 1898) Wikipedia: A. J. Casson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1992
Barbara Lüdemann, German politician (born 1922) Wikipedia: Barbara Lüdemann · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1992
Dick York, American actor (born 1928) Wikipedia: Dick York · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1987
Wayne Boring, American illustrator (born 1905) Wikipedia: Wayne Boring · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1981
Nicolas de Gunzburg, French-American banker and publisher (born 1904) Wikipedia: Nicolas de Gunzburg · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1976
René Cassin, French lawyer and judge, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1887) Wikipedia: René Cassin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1976
Kathryn Kuhlman, healing evangelist, known for belief in Holy Spirit (born 1907) Wikipedia: Kathryn Kuhlman · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1972
Maria Goeppert-Mayer, German-American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1906) Wikipedia: Maria Goeppert Mayer · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 103 languages
1972
Walter Winchell, American journalist and actor (born 1897) Wikipedia: Walter Winchell · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1969
Ernest Ansermet, Swiss conductor (born 1883) Wikipedia: Ernest Ansermet · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1968
Anthony Asquith, English director and screenwriter (born 1902) Wikipedia: Anthony Asquith · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1966
Chester W. Nimitz, American admiral (born 1885) Wikipedia: Chester W. Nimitz · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
1965
Michał Waszyński, Polish film director and producer (born 1904) Wikipedia: Michał Waszyński · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1963
Jacob Gade, Danish violinist and composer (born 1879) Wikipedia: Jacob Gade · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1961
Percy Grainger, Australian-American pianist and composer (born 1882) Wikipedia: Percy Grainger · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1957
Sadri Maksudi Arsal, Turkish scholar and politician (born 1878) Wikipedia: Sadri Maksudi Arsal · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1947
Viktor Gutić, Croatian fascist official (born 1901) Wikipedia: Viktor Gutić · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1936
Max Schreck, German actor (born 1879) Wikipedia: Max Schreck · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1933
Takiji Kobayashi, Japanese writer (born 1903) Wikipedia: Takiji Kobayashi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1920
Jacinta Marto, Portuguese saint (born 1910) Wikipedia: Francisco and Jacinta Marto · 11 languages
1920
Robert Peary, American admiral and explorer (born 1856) Wikipedia: Robert Peary · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
1916
Klas Pontus Arnoldson, Swedish journalist and politician, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1844) Wikipedia: Klas Pontus Arnoldson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
1907
Henri Moissan, French chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1852) Wikipedia: Henri Moissan · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
1900
Washakie, American tribal leader (born 1798) Wikipedia: Washakie · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1895
Frederick Douglass, American author and activist (born c. 1818) Wikipedia: Frederick Douglass · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 94 languages
1893
P. G. T. Beauregard, American general (born 1818) Wikipedia: P. G. T. Beauregard · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1871
Paul Kane, Irish-Canadian painter (born 1810) Wikipedia: Paul Kane · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1862
William Wallace Lincoln, American son of Abraham Lincoln (born 1850) Wikipedia: William Wallace Lincoln · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1850
Valentín Canalizo, Mexican general and politician. 14th President (1843–1844) (born 1794) Wikipedia: Valentín Canalizo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1810
Andreas Hofer, Tyrolean rebel leader (born 1767) Wikipedia: Andreas Hofer · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1806
Lachlan McIntosh, Scottish-American general and politician (born 1725) Wikipedia: Lachlan McIntosh · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1790
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor (born 1741) Wikipedia: Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 83 languages
1778
Laura Bassi, Italian physicist and scholar (born 1711) Wikipedia: Laura Bassi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1773
Charles Emmanuel III, King of Sardinia (born 1701) Wikipedia: Charles Emmanuel III · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1771
Jean-Jacques d'Ortous de Mairan, French geophysicist and astronomer (born 1678) Wikipedia: Jean-Jacques d'Ortous de Mairan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1762
Tobias Mayer, German astronomer and academic (born 1723) Wikipedia: Tobias Mayer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1626
John Dowland, English lute player and composer (born 1563) Wikipedia: John Dowland · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1618
Philip William, Prince of Orange (born 1554) Wikipedia: Philip William, Prince of Orange · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1579
Nicholas Bacon, English politician (born 1509) Wikipedia: Nicholas Bacon (Lord Keeper) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1524
Tecun Uman, Mayan ruler (born 1500) Wikipedia: Tecun Uman · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1513
King Hans (John) of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden (born 1455) Wikipedia: Hans, King of Denmark · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1458
Lazar Branković, Despot of Serbia Wikipedia: Lazar Branković · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1431
Pope Martin V (born 1368) Wikipedia: Pope Martin V · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
1408
Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland, English politician, Earl Marshal of England (born 1341) Wikipedia: Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1258
Al-Musta'sim, Iraqi caliph (born 1213) Wikipedia: Al-Musta'sim · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1194
Tancred, King of Sicily (born 1138) Wikipedia: Tancred of Sicily · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1171
Duke Conan IV of Brittany (born 1138) Wikipedia: Conan IV of Brittany · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1154
Saint Wulfric of Haselbury (born c. 1080) Wikipedia: Wulfric of Haselbury · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1054
Yaroslav the Wise, grand prince of Veliky Novgorod and Kyiv (born 978) Wikipedia: Yaroslav the Wise · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
922
Theodora, Byzantine empress Wikipedia: Theodora (wife of Romanos I) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
789
Leo of Catania, saint and bishop of Catania (born 709) Wikipedia: Leo of Catania · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages

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