Events on January 11 include:
- After Chicago police detective Jon Burge was discovered to have extracted forced confessions from more than 200 suspects, the governor of Illinois commuted the death sentences of 167 prisoners and pardoned four others (2003)
- Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour (1996)
- United Airlines Flight 2885 crashes after takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing three (1983)
This page gathers 52 events, 229 births and 133 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 532 to 2024.
Events · United States
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2003
After Chicago police detective Jon Burge was discovered to have extracted forced confessions from more than 200 suspects, the governor of Illinois commuted the death sentences of 167 prisoners and pardoned four others. Wikipedia: Jon Burge · 9 languages
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1996
Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle program · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 35 languages
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1983
United Airlines Flight 2885 crashes after takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing three. Wikipedia: United Airlines Flight 2885 · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1973
Major League Baseball owners vote in approval of the American League adopting the designated hitter position. Wikipedia: Major League Baseball · 69 languages
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1964
In a landmark report (cover pictured), U.S. surgeon general Luther Terry issued a warning that tobacco smoking may be hazardous to health, concluding that it has a causative role in lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and other illnesses. Wikipedia: Smoking and Health · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1961
Students at the University of Georgia rioted in an attempt to prevent the attendance of two African-American students. Wikipedia: University of Georgia · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1961
Throgs Neck Bridge over the East River, linking New York City's boroughs of The Bronx and Queens, opens to road traffic. Wikipedia: Throgs Neck Bridge · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1949
The first "networked" television broadcasts took place as KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania goes on the air connecting the east coast and mid-west programming. Wikipedia: KDKA-TV · 2 languages
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1943
Italian-American journalist and trade-union activist Carlo Tresca, a leading public opponent of the Mafia infiltration of unions, was assassinated in New York City. Wikipedia: Trade union · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1943
The Republic of China agrees to the Sino-British New Equal Treaty and the Sino-American New Equal Treaty. Wikipedia: Republic of China (1912–1949) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 72 languages
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1935
Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California. Wikipedia: Amelia Earhart · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 126 languages
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1927
Louis B. Mayer, head of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, hosted 36 people involved in the film industry at a banquet, where he announced the creation of what would become the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Wikipedia: Louis B. Mayer · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 44 languages
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1917
The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs, possibly as a result of German sabotage. Wikipedia: Kingsland explosion · 2 languages
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1912
Immigrant textile workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, went on strike in response to a pay cut corresponding to a new state law shortening the working week. Wikipedia: Lawrence, Massachusetts · 56 languages
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1908
Grand Canyon National Monument is created. Wikipedia: Grand Canyon National Park · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 62 languages
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1863
American Civil War: The Battle of Arkansas Post concluded with the Union Army capturing a fort from Confederate forces near the mouth of the Arkansas River. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 170 languages
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1863
American Civil War: CSS Alabama encounters and sinks the USS Hatteras off Galveston Lighthouse in Texas. Wikipedia: CSS Alabama · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1861
American Civil War: Alabama secedes from the United States. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 170 languages
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1820
A conflagration in Savannah, Georgia, destroyed more than 400 buildings and caused millions of dollars in damages. Wikipedia: Great Savannah Fire of 1820 · 1 language
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1805
The Michigan Territory is created. Wikipedia: Michigan Territory · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 20 languages
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1759
The first American life insurance company, the Corporation for Relief of Poor and Distressed Presbyterian Ministers and of the Poor and Distressed Widows and Children of the Presbyterian Ministers (now part of Unum Group), is incorporated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wikipedia: Life insurance · 48 languages
Around the world
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2024
Several thousand North Korean migrant workers in Helong engaged in civil unrest, including a factory occupation and the taking of managers as hostages, due to unpaid wages. Wikipedia: North Korean migrant workers · 4 languages
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2020
COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei: Municipal health officials in Wuhan announce the first recorded death from COVID-19. Wikipedia: COVID-19 pandemic in Hubei · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 6 languages
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2013
French special forces failed in an attempted rescue of a DGSE agent, who had been taken hostage in 2009 by al-Shabaab, in Bulo Marer, Somalia. Wikipedia: Bulo Marer hostage rescue attempt · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1998
Over 100 people are killed in the Sidi-Hamed massacre in Algeria. Wikipedia: Sidi-Hamed massacre · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1995
51 people are killed in a plane crash in María La Baja, Colombia. Wikipedia: Intercontinental de Aviación Flight 256 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1994
The Irish Government announces the end of a 15-year broadcasting ban on the IRA and its political arm Sinn Féin. Wikipedia: Republic of Ireland · 342 languages
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1986
The Gateway Bridge (pictured) in Brisbane, Australia, opened as the largest prestressed-concrete, single-box bridge in the world. Wikipedia: Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1977
The first episode of Finnish children's TV show Pikku Kakkonen ("Little Number Two") is aired on Yle TV2. Wikipedia: Pikku Kakkonen · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1972
East Pakistan renames itself Bangladesh. Wikipedia: East Pakistan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 65 languages
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1966
The Tbilisi Metro is opened. Wikipedia: Tbilisi Metro · 55 languages
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1962
Cold War: While tied to its pier in Polyarny, the Soviet submarine B-37 is destroyed when fire breaks out in its torpedo compartment. Wikipedia: Cold War · 210 languages
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1962
An avalanche on Huascarán in Peru causes around 4,000 deaths. Wikipedia: Huascarán · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 49 languages
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1959
36 people are killed when Lufthansa Flight 502 crashes on approach to Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport in Brazil. Wikipedia: Lufthansa Flight 502 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1957
The African Convention is founded in Dakar, Senegal. Wikipedia: African Convention · 6 languages
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1946
The People's Republic of Albania was proclaimed, with Enver Hoxha as the country's de facto head of state. Wikipedia: People's Socialist Republic of Albania · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
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1942
World War II: Japanese forces capture Kuala Lumpur, the capital of the Federated Malay States. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1942
World War II: Japanese forces attack Tarakan in Borneo, Netherlands Indies (Battle of Tarakan) Wikipedia: Tarakan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1923
Troops from France and Belgium invaded the Ruhr to force the Weimar Republic to pay reparations in the aftermath of World War I. Wikipedia: Occupation of the Ruhr · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1922
Leonard Thompson becomes the first person to be injected with insulin. Wikipedia: Leonard Thompson (diabetic) · 8 languages
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1914
The Karluk, the flagship of the Canadian Arctic Expedition, sank after being crushed by ice. Wikipedia: Karluk (ship) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 9 languages
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1879
The Anglo-Zulu War begins. Wikipedia: Anglo-Zulu War · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
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1851
Taiping Rebellion: Hong Xiuquan proclaims the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, starting the Jintian Uprising. Wikipedia: Taiping Rebellion · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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1787
German-born British astronomer William Herschel discovered two Uranian moons, later named Oberon and Titania by his son John. Wikipedia: William Herschel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 114 languages
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1693
The most powerful earthquake recorded in Italy struck the island of Sicily, causing 60,000 deaths and prompting a period of architectural revival. Wikipedia: 1693 Sicily earthquake · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1654
Arauco War: The Mapuche-Huilliche of southern Chile defeated a slave-hunting Spanish army at the Battle of Río Bueno. Wikipedia: Arauco War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1569
First recorded lottery in England. Wikipedia: Lottery · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 82 languages
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1158
Vladislaus II, Duke of Bohemia becomes King of Bohemia. Wikipedia: Vladislaus II, Duke and King of Bohemia · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 32 languages
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1055
Theodora Porphyrogenita became the sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire after the death of her brother-in-law Constantine IX Monomachos. Wikipedia: Theodora Porphyrogenita · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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930
Sack of Mecca by the Qarmatians. Wikipedia: Sack of Mecca · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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630
Conquest of Mecca: Muhammad and his followers conquer the city, and the Quraysh association of clans surrenders. Wikipedia: Conquest of Mecca · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 41 languages
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532
Nika riots in Constantinople: A quarrel between supporters of different chariot teams—the Blues and the Greens—in the Hippodrome escalates into violence. Wikipedia: Nika riots · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 49 languages
World days
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Technology
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Science
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1996
Space Shuttle program: STS-72 launches from the Kennedy Space Center marking the start of the 74th Space Shuttle mission and the 10th flight of Endeavour. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle program · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 35 languages
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1787
German-born British astronomer William Herschel discovered two Uranian moons, later named Oberon and Titania by his son John. Wikipedia: William Herschel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 114 languages
Business
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1759
The first American life insurance company, the Corporation for Relief of Poor and Distressed Presbyterian Ministers and of the Poor and Distressed Widows and Children of the Presbyterian Ministers (now part of Unum Group), is incorporated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wikipedia: Life insurance · 48 languages
Sport
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1973
Major League Baseball owners vote in approval of the American League adopting the designated hitter position. Wikipedia: Major League Baseball · 69 languages
Culture
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1927
Louis B. Mayer, head of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, hosted 36 people involved in the film industry at a banquet, where he announced the creation of what would become the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Wikipedia: Louis B. Mayer · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 44 languages
Births
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2002
Elly De La Cruz, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Elly De La Cruz · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2000
Lee Chae-yeon, South Korean singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Lee Chae-yeon · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1999
Jeanette Hegg Duestad, Norwegian sport shooter Wikipedia: Jeanette Hegg Duestad · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1999
Lim Sung-jin, South Korean volleyball player Wikipedia: Lim Sung-jin · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1999
Brandon Wakeham, Australian-Fijian rugby league player Wikipedia: Brandon Wakeham · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1998
Thomas Mikaele, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Thomas Mikaele · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1997
Cody Simpson, Australian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor Wikipedia: Cody Simpson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1996
Leroy Sané, German footballer Wikipedia: Leroy Sané · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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1995
Nick Solak, American baseball player Wikipedia: Nick Solak · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1993
Chris Boucher, Saint Lucian-Canadian basketball player Wikipedia: Chris Boucher (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1993
Park Junghwan, South Korean Go player Wikipedia: Park Junghwan · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1993
Michael Keane, English footballer Wikipedia: Michael Keane (footballer, born 1993) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1993
Will Keane, Irish footballer Wikipedia: Will Keane · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1992
Dani Carvajal, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Dani Carvajal · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
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1992
Lee Seung-hoon, South Korean rapper and dancer Wikipedia: Lee Seung-hoon (rapper) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1991
Andrea Bertolacci, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Andrea Bertolacci · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1990
Malik Jackson, American football player Wikipedia: Malik Jackson (defensive lineman) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1989
Demario Davis, American football player Wikipedia: Demario Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1988
Epiphanny Prince, American-Russian basketball player Wikipedia: Epiphanny Prince · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1987
Scotty Cranmer, American BMX rider Wikipedia: Scotty Cranmer · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1987
Danuta Kozák, Hungarian sprint canoer Wikipedia: Danuta Kozák · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1987
Daniel Semenzato, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Daniel Semenzato · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1987
Jamie Vardy, English footballer Wikipedia: Jamie Vardy · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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1987
Kim Young-kwang, South Korean actor and model Wikipedia: Kim Young-kwang (actor) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1985
Dennis Dixon, American football player Wikipedia: Dennis Dixon · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1985
Newton Faulkner, English singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Newton Faulkner · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1985
Aja Naomi King, American actress Wikipedia: Aja Naomi King · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1984
Kevin Boss, American football player Wikipedia: Kevin Boss · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1984
Dario Krešić, Croatian footballer Wikipedia: Dario Krešić · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1984
Matt Mullenweg, American web developer and businessman, co-created WordPress Wikipedia: Matt Mullenweg · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1984
Stijn Schaars, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Stijn Schaars · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1984
Glenn Stewart, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Glenn Stewart · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1983
André Myhrer, Swedish skier Wikipedia: André Myhrer · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1983
Ted Richards, Australian rules footballer Wikipedia: Ted Richards · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1983
Adrian Sutil, German racing driver Wikipedia: Adrian Sutil · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1982
Tony Allen, American basketball player Wikipedia: Tony Allen (basketball) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1982
Clint Greenshields, Australian-French rugby league player Wikipedia: Clint Greenshields · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1982
Son Ye-jin, South Korean actress Wikipedia: Son Ye-jin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1980
Josh Hannay, Australian rugby league player and coach Wikipedia: Josh Hannay · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1980
Damien Wilkins, American basketball player Wikipedia: Damien Wilkins · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1979
Darren Lynn Bousman, American director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Darren Lynn Bousman · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1979
Michael Lorenz, German footballer Wikipedia: Michael Lorenz (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1979
Terence Morris, American basketball player Wikipedia: Terence Morris · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1979
Siti Nurhaliza, Malaysian singer-songwriter and businesswoman Wikipedia: Siti Nurhaliza · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
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1978
Vallo Allingu, Estonian basketball player Wikipedia: Vallo Allingu · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1978
Holly Brisley, Australian actress Wikipedia: Holly Brisley · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1978
Michael Duff, Irish footballer Wikipedia: Michael Duff (footballer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1978
Emile Heskey, English footballer Wikipedia: Emile Heskey · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1977
Anni Friesinger-Postma, German speed skater Wikipedia: Anni Friesinger-Postma · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1977
Shane Kelly, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Shane Kelly (rugby league) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1977
Olexiy Lukashevych, Ukrainian long jumper Wikipedia: Oleksy Lukashevych · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1976
Efthimios Rentzias, Greek basketball player Wikipedia: Efthimios Rentzias · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1975
Dan Luger, English rugby player and coach Wikipedia: Dan Luger · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1975
Matteo Renzi, Italian politician, 56th Prime Minister of Italy Wikipedia: Matteo Renzi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 102 languages
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1974
Roman Görtz, German footballer Wikipedia: Roman Görtz · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1974
Jens Nowotny, German footballer Wikipedia: Jens Nowotny · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1973
Rahul Dravid, Indian cricketer Wikipedia: Rahul Dravid · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1973
Rockmond Dunbar, American actor Wikipedia: Rockmond Dunbar · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1971
Mary J. Blige, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress Wikipedia: Mary J. Blige · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1971
Jeff Orford, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Jeff Orford · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1970
Manfredi Beninati, Italian painter and sculptor Wikipedia: Manfredi Beninati · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1970
Malcolm D. Lee, American director, producer, screenwriter, and actor Wikipedia: Malcolm D. Lee · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1969
Manny Acta, Dominican-American baseball player, coach, manager, and sportscaster Wikipedia: Manny Acta · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1968
Anders Borg, Swedish economist and politician, Swedish Minister for Finance Wikipedia: Anders Borg · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1968
Tom Dumont, American guitarist and producer Wikipedia: Tom Dumont · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1968
Steve Mavin, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Steve Mavin · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1965
Mascarita Sagrada, Mexican wrestler Wikipedia: Mascarita Sagrada · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1965
Aleksey Zhukov, Russian footballer and coach Wikipedia: Aleksey Zhukov · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1964
Albert Dupontel, French actor and director Wikipedia: Albert Dupontel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1963
Tracy Caulkins, American-Australian swimmer Wikipedia: Tracy Caulkins · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1963
Jason Connery, Italian-born British actor and director Wikipedia: Jason Connery · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1963
Petra Schneider, German swimmer Wikipedia: Petra Schneider · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1962
Chris Bryant, Welsh politician, Minister of State for Europe Wikipedia: Chris Bryant · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1962
Kim Coles, American actress and comedian Wikipedia: Kim Coles · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1961
Jasper Fforde, English author Wikipedia: Jasper Fforde · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1961
Lars-Erik Torph, Swedish racing driver (died 1989) Wikipedia: Lars-Erik Torph · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1961
Karl von Habsburg, Austrian politician, Head of the House of Habsburg-Lorraine Wikipedia: Karl von Habsburg · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1959
Brett Bodine, American NASCAR driver Wikipedia: Brett Bodine · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1958
Vicki Peterson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Vicki Peterson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1957
Darryl Dawkins, American basketball player and coach (died 2015) Wikipedia: Darryl Dawkins · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1957
Peter Moore, Australian rules footballer and coach Wikipedia: Peter Moore (Australian rules footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1957
Bryan Robson, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Bryan Robson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1956
David Grant, Australian rugby league player (died 1994) Wikipedia: David Grant (rugby league) · 2 languages
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1956
Big Bank Hank, American rapper (died 2014) Wikipedia: Big Bank Hank · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1956
Robert Earl Keen, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Robert Earl Keen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1956
Phyllis Logan, Scottish actress Wikipedia: Phyllis Logan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1954
Jaak Aaviksoo, Estonian physicist and politician, 26th Estonian Minister of Defence Wikipedia: Jaak Aaviksoo · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1954
Kailash Satyarthi, Indian engineer, academic, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Kailash Satyarthi · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
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1953
Graham Allen, English politician, Vice-Chamberlain of the Household Wikipedia: Graham Allen (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1953
Kostas Skandalidis, Greek engineer and politician, Greek Minister of Agricultural Development and Food Wikipedia: Kostas Skandalidis · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1952
Bille Brown, Australian actor and playwright (died 2013) Wikipedia: Bille Brown · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1952
Ben Crenshaw, American golfer and architect Wikipedia: Ben Crenshaw · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1952
Michael Forshaw, Australian lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Michael Forshaw · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1952
Diana Gabaldon, American author Wikipedia: Diana Gabaldon · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1952
Lee Ritenour, American guitarist, composer, and producer Wikipedia: Lee Ritenour · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1951
Charlie Huhn, American rock singer and guitarist Wikipedia: Charlie Huhn · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1951
Willie Maddren, English footballer and manager (died 2000) Wikipedia: Willie Maddren · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1951
Philip Tartaglia, Scottish archbishop (died 2021) Wikipedia: Philip Tartaglia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1949
Daryl Braithwaite, Australian singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Daryl Braithwaite · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1949
Chris Ford, American basketball player and coach (died 2023) Wikipedia: Chris Ford · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1949
Mohammad Reza Rahimi, Iranian lawyer and politician, 2nd Vice President of Iran Wikipedia: Mohammad Reza Rahimi · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1948
Fritz Bohla, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Fritz Bohla · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1948
Joe Harper, Scottish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Joe Harper · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1948
Wajima Hiroshi, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 54th Yokozuna (died 2018) Wikipedia: Wajima Hiroshi · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1948
Madeline Manning, American runner and coach Wikipedia: Madeline Manning · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 24 languages
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1948
Terry Williams, Welsh drummer Wikipedia: Terry Williams (drummer) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1947
Hamish Macdonald, New Zealand rugby player Wikipedia: Hamish Macdonald (rugby union) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1946
Naomi Judd, American singer-songwriter and actress (died 2022) Wikipedia: Naomi Judd · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1946
Tony Kaye, English progressive rock keyboard player and songwriter Wikipedia: Tony Kaye (musician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1946
John Piper, American theologian and author Wikipedia: John Piper (theologian) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1945
Christine Kaufmann, German actress, author, and businesswoman (died 2017) Wikipedia: Christine Kaufmann · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1944
Mohammed Abdul-Hayy, Sudanese poet and academic (died 1989) Wikipedia: Mohammed Abdul-Hayy · 2 languages
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1944
Shibu Soren, Indian politician, 3rd Chief Minister of Jharkhand (died 2025) Wikipedia: Shibu Soren · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1942
Bud Acton, American basketball player Wikipedia: Bud Acton · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1942
Clarence Clemons, American saxophonist and actor (died 2011) Wikipedia: Clarence Clemons · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1941
Abdullah the Butcher, Canadian professional wrestler Wikipedia: Abdullah the Butcher · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1941
Gérson, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Gérson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1940
Andres Tarand, Estonian geographer and politician, 10th Prime Minister of Estonia Wikipedia: Andres Tarand · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1939
Anne Heggtveit, Canadian alpine skier Wikipedia: Anne Heggtveit · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1938
Arthur Scargill, English miner, activist, and politician Wikipedia: Arthur Scargill · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1937
Felix Silla, Italian character actor, circus performer, voice artist, and stuntman (died 2021) Wikipedia: Felix Silla · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1936
Eva Hesse, German-American sculptor and educator (died 1970) Wikipedia: Eva Hesse · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1934
Jean Chrétien, Canadian lawyer and politician, 20th Prime Minister of Canada Wikipedia: Jean Chrétien · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
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1934
Mitchell Ryan, American actor (died 2022) Wikipedia: Mitchell Ryan · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1933
Goldie Hill, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2005) Wikipedia: Goldie Hill · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1932
Alfonso Arau, Mexican actor and director Wikipedia: Alfonso Arau · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1931
Betty Churcher, Australian painter, historian, and curator (died 2015) Wikipedia: Betty Churcher · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1931
Mary Rodgers, American composer and author (died 2014) Wikipedia: Mary Rodgers · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1930
Ron Mulock, Australian lawyer and politician, 10th Deputy Premier of New South Wales (died 2014) Wikipedia: Ron Mulock · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1930
Rod Taylor, Australian-American actor and screenwriter (died 2015) Wikipedia: Rod Taylor · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1929
Dmitri Bruns, Estonian architect and theorist (died 2020) Wikipedia: Dmitri Bruns · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1928
David L. Wolper, American director and producer (died 2010) Wikipedia: David L. Wolper · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1926
Lev Dyomin, Russian colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 1998) Wikipedia: Lev Dyomin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1925
Grant Tinker, American television producer, co-founded MTM Enterprises (died 2016) Wikipedia: Grant Tinker · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1924
Roger Guillemin, French-American physician and endocrinologist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2024) Wikipedia: Roger Guillemin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1924
Sam B. Hall, Jr., American lawyer, judge, and politician (died 1994) Wikipedia: Sam B. Hall Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1924
Slim Harpo, American blues singer-songwriter and musician (died 1970) Wikipedia: Slim Harpo · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1923
Jerome Bixby, American author and screenwriter (died 1998) Wikipedia: Jerome Bixby · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1923
Ernst Nolte, German historian and philosopher (died 2016) Wikipedia: Ernst Nolte · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1923
Carroll Shelby, American race car driver, engineer, and businessman, founded Carroll Shelby International (died 2012) Wikipedia: Carroll Shelby · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1921
Gory Guerrero, American wrestler and trainer (died 1990) Wikipedia: Gory Guerrero · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1921
Juanita M. Kreps, American economist and politician, 24th United States Secretary of Commerce (died 2010) Wikipedia: Juanita M. Kreps · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1920
Mick McManus, English wrestler (died 2013) Wikipedia: Mick McManus (wrestler) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1918
Robert C. O'Brien, American author and journalist (died 1973) Wikipedia: Robert C. O'Brien (author) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1918
Spencer Walklate, Australian rugby league player and soldier (died 1945) Wikipedia: Spencer Walklate · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1917
John Robarts, Canadian lawyer and politician, 17th Premier of Ontario (died 1982) Wikipedia: John Robarts · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1916
Bernard Blier, Argentinian-French actor (died 1989) Wikipedia: Bernard Blier · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1915
Luise Krüger, German javelin thrower (died 2001) Wikipedia: Luise Krüger · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1915
Paddy Mayne, British colonel and lawyer (died 1955) Wikipedia: Paddy Mayne · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1913
Karl Stegger, Danish actor (died 1980) Wikipedia: Karl Stegger · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1912
Don "Red" Barry, American actor, producer, and screenwriter (died 1980) Wikipedia: Don "Red" Barry · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1911
Tommy Duncan, American singer-songwriter (died 1967) Wikipedia: Tommy Duncan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1911
Nora Heysen, Australian painter (died 2003) Wikipedia: Nora Heysen · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1911
Zenkō Suzuki, Japanese politician, 70th Prime Minister of Japan (died 2004) Wikipedia: Zenkō Suzuki · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1910
Arthur Lambourn, New Zealand rugby player (died 1999) Wikipedia: Arthur Lambourn · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1910
Shane Paltridge, Australian soldier and politician (died 1966) Wikipedia: Shane Paltridge · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1908
Lionel Stander, American actor and activist (died 1994) Wikipedia: Lionel Stander · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1907
Pierre Mendès France, French lawyer and politician, 142nd Prime Minister of France (died 1982) Wikipedia: Pierre Mendès France · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1907
Abraham Joshua Heschel, Polish-American rabbi, theologian, and philosopher (died 1972) Wikipedia: Abraham Joshua Heschel · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1906
Albert Hofmann, Swiss chemist and academic, discoverer of LSD (died 2008) Wikipedia: Albert Hofmann · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
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1905
Clyde Kluckhohn, American anthropologist and theorist (died 1960) Wikipedia: Clyde Kluckhohn · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1903
Alan Paton, South African author and activist (died 1988) Wikipedia: Alan Paton · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1902
Maurice Duruflé, French organist and composer (died 1986) Wikipedia: Maurice Duruflé · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1901
Kwon Ki-ok, Korean pilot (died 1988) Wikipedia: Kwon Ki-ok · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1899
Eva Le Gallienne, English-American actress, director, and producer (died 1991) Wikipedia: Eva Le Gallienne · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1897
Bernard DeVoto, American historian and author (died 1955) Wikipedia: Bernard DeVoto · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1897
August Heissmeyer, German SS officer (died 1979) Wikipedia: August Heissmeyer · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1895
Laurens Hammond, American engineer and businessman, founded the Hammond Clock Company (died 1973) Wikipedia: Laurens Hammond · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1893
Ellinor Aiki, Estonian painter (died 1969) Wikipedia: Ellinor Aiki · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1893
Charles Fraser, Australian rugby league player and coach (died 1981) Wikipedia: Charles Fraser (rugby league) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1893
Anthony M. Rud, American journalist and author (died 1942) Wikipedia: Anthony M. Rud · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1891
Andrew Sockalexis, American runner (died 1919) Wikipedia: Andrew Sockalexis · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1890
Max Carey, American baseball player and manager (died 1976) Wikipedia: Max Carey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1890
Oswald de Andrade, Brazilian poet and critic (died 1954) Wikipedia: Oswald de Andrade · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1889
Calvin Bridges, American geneticist and academic (died 1938) Wikipedia: Calvin Bridges · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1888
Joseph B. Keenan, American jurist and politician (died 1954) Wikipedia: Joseph B. Keenan · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1887
Aldo Leopold, American ecologist and author (died 1948) Wikipedia: Aldo Leopold · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1886
George Zucco, British actor (died 1960) Wikipedia: George Zucco · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1885
Alice Paul, American activist and suffragist (died 1977) Wikipedia: Alice Paul · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1878
Theodoros Pangalos, Greek general and politician, President of Greece (died 1952) Wikipedia: Theodoros Pangalos · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1876
Elmer Flick, American baseball player (died 1971) Wikipedia: Elmer Flick · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1876
Thomas Hicks, American runner (died 1952) Wikipedia: Thomas Hicks (athlete) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1875
Reinhold Glière, Russian composer and academic (died 1956) Wikipedia: Reinhold Glière · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1874
Alfonso Quiñónez Molina, Salvadoran politician, physician, and three-time president of El Salvador (died 1950) Wikipedia: Alfonso Quiñónez Molina · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1873
John Callan O'Laughlin, American soldier and journalist (died 1949) Wikipedia: John Callan O'Laughlin · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1872
G. W. Pierce, American physicist and academic (died 1956) Wikipedia: G. W. Pierce · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1870
Alexander Stirling Calder, American sculptor and educator (died 1945) Wikipedia: Alexander Stirling Calder · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1868
Cai Yuanpei, Chinese philosopher, academic, and politician (died 1940) Wikipedia: Cai Yuanpei · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1867
John Ernest Adamson, English educationalist and Director of Education of the Colony of Transvaal (died 1950) Wikipedia: John Ernest Adamson · 4 languages
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1867
Edward B. Titchener, English psychologist and academic (died 1927) Wikipedia: Edward B. Titchener · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1864
Thomas Dixon, Jr., American minister, lawyer, and politician (died 1946) Wikipedia: Thomas Dixon Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1859
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, English politician, 35th Governor-General of India (died 1925) Wikipedia: George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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1858
Harry Gordon Selfridge, American-English businessman, founded Selfridges (died 1947) Wikipedia: Harry Gordon Selfridge · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1857
Fred Archer, English jockey (died 1886) Wikipedia: Fred Archer (jockey) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1856
Christian Sinding, Norwegian pianist and composer (died 1941) Wikipedia: Christian Sinding · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1853
Georgios Jakobides, Greek painter and sculptor (died 1932) Wikipedia: Georgios Jakobides · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1852
Constantin Fehrenbach, German lawyer and politician, 4th Chancellor of Weimar Germany (died 1926) Wikipedia: Constantin Fehrenbach · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1850
Joseph Charles Arthur, American pathologist and mycologist (died 1942) Wikipedia: Joseph Charles Arthur · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1845
Albert Victor Bäcklund, Swedish mathematician and physicist (died 1912) Wikipedia: Albert Victor Bäcklund · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1843
Adolf Eberle, German painter (died 1914) Wikipedia: Adolf Eberle · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1842
William James, American psychologist and philosopher (died 1910) Wikipedia: William James · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 124 languages
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1839
Eugenio María de Hostos, Puerto Rican lawyer, philosopher, and sociologist (died 1903) Wikipedia: Eugenio María de Hostos · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 14 languages
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1825
Bayard Taylor, American poet, author, and critic (died 1878) Wikipedia: Bayard Taylor · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1815
John A. Macdonald, Scottish-Canadian lawyer and politician, 1st Prime Minister of Canada (died 1891) Wikipedia: John A. Macdonald · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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1814
James Paget, English surgeon and pathologist (died 1899) Wikipedia: James Paget · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1814
Socrates Nelson, American businessman and politician (died 1867) Wikipedia: Socrates Nelson · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1807
Ezra Cornell, American businessman and philanthropist, founded Western Union and Cornell University (died 1874) Wikipedia: Ezra Cornell · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1800
Ányos Jedlik, Hungarian physicist and engineer (died 1895) Wikipedia: Ányos Jedlik · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1788
William Thomas Brande, English chemist and academic (died 1866) Wikipedia: William Thomas Brande · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1786
Joseph Jackson Lister, English physicist (died 1869) Wikipedia: Joseph Jackson Lister · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1777
Vincenzo Borg, Maltese merchant and rebel leader (died 1837) Wikipedia: Vincenzo Borg · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1760
Oliver Wolcott Jr., American lawyer and politician, 2nd United States Secretary of the Treasury, 24th Governor of Connecticut (died 1833) Wikipedia: Oliver Wolcott Jr. · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1757
Samuel Bentham, English engineer and architect (died 1831) Wikipedia: Samuel Bentham · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1755
Alexander Hamilton, Nevisian-American general, economist and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury (died 1804) Wikipedia: Alexander Hamilton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 104 languages
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1671
François-Marie, 1st duc de Broglie, French general and diplomat (died 1745) Wikipedia: François Marie de Broglie, 1st Duke of Broglie · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1650
Diana Glauber, Dutch-German painter (died 1721) Wikipedia: Diana Glauber · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1642
Johann Friedrich Alberti, German organist and composer (died 1710) Wikipedia: Johann Friedrich Alberti · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1638
Nicolas Steno, Danish bishop and anatomist (died 1686) Wikipedia: Nicolas Steno · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1630
John Rogers, English-American minister, physician, and academic (died 1684) Wikipedia: John Rogers (Harvard) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1624
Bastiaan Govertsz van der Leeuw, Dutch painter (died 1680) Wikipedia: Bastiaan Govertsz van der Leeuw · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1591
Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex, English general and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire (died 1646) Wikipedia: Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1589
William Strode, English politician (died 1666) Wikipedia: William Strode (of Barrington) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1503
Parmigianino, Italian artist (died 1540) Wikipedia: Parmigianino · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1395
Michele of Valois, daughter of Charles VI of France (died 1422) Wikipedia: Michelle of Valois · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1359
Emperor Go-En'yū of Japan (died 1393) Wikipedia: Emperor Go-En'yū · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1322
Emperor Kōmyō of Japan (died 1380) Wikipedia: Emperor Kōmyō · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1209
Möngke Khan, Mongolian emperor (died 1259) Wikipedia: Möngke Khan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 56 languages
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1113
Wang Chongyang, Chinese religious leader and poet (died 1170) Wikipedia: Wang Chongyang · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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347
Theodosius I, Roman emperor (died 395) Wikipedia: Theodosius I · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 94 languages
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2026
Richard Codey, American politician, 53rd Governor of New Jersey (born 1946) Wikipedia: Richard Codey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2023
Carole Cook, American actress and singer (born 1924) Wikipedia: Carole Cook · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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2019
Michael Atiyah, British-Lebanese mathematician (born 1929) Wikipedia: Michael Atiyah · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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2018
Edgar Ray Killen, American murderer (born 1925) Wikipedia: Edgar Ray Killen · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2017
Adenan Satem, Malaysian politician and Chief Minister of Sarawak, Malaysia (born 1944) Wikipedia: Adenan Satem · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2016
Monte Irvin, American baseball player (born 1919) Wikipedia: Monte Irvin · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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2016
David Margulies, American actor (born 1937) Wikipedia: David Margulies · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2015
Jenő Buzánszky, Hungarian footballer and coach (born 1925) Wikipedia: Jenő Buzánszky · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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2015
Anita Ekberg, Swedish-Italian model and actress (born 1931) Wikipedia: Anita Ekberg · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
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2015
Chashi Nazrul Islam, Bangladeshi director and producer (born 1941) Wikipedia: Chashi Nazrul Islam · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2015
Vernon Benjamin Mountcastle, American neuroscientist and academic (born 1918) Wikipedia: Vernon Benjamin Mountcastle · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2014
Keiko Awaji, Japanese actress (born 1933) Wikipedia: Keiko Awaji · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2014
Muhammad Habibur Rahman, Indian-Bangladeshi jurist and politician, Prime Minister of Bangladesh (born 1928) Wikipedia: Muhammad Habibur Rahman · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2014
Chai Trong-rong, Taiwanese educator and politician (born 1935) Wikipedia: Chai Trong-rong · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2014
Ariel Sharon, Israeli general and politician, 11th Prime Minister of Israel (born 1928) Wikipedia: Ariel Sharon · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 119 languages
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2013
Guido Forti, Italian businessman, founded the Forti Racing Team (born 1940) Wikipedia: Guido Forti · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2013
Nguyễn Khánh, Vietnamese general and politician, 3rd President of South Vietnam (born 1927) Wikipedia: Nguyễn Khánh · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2013
Mariangela Melato, Italian actress (born 1941) Wikipedia: Mariangela Melato · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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2013
Tom Parry Jones, Welsh chemist, invented the breathalyzer (born 1935) Wikipedia: Tom Parry Jones · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2013
Alemayehu Shumye, Ethiopian runner (born 1988) Wikipedia: Alemayehu Shumye · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2013
Aaron Swartz, American programmer and activist (born 1986) Wikipedia: Aaron Swartz · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 83 languages
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2012
Mostafa Ahmadi-Roshan, Iranian physicist and academic (born 1980) Wikipedia: Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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2012
Gilles Jacquier, French journalist and photographer (born 1968) Wikipedia: Gilles Jacquier · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2012
Edgar Kaiser, Jr, American-Canadian businessman and philanthropist (born 1942) Wikipedia: Edgar Kaiser Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2012
Wally Osterkorn, American basketball player (born 1928) Wikipedia: Wally Osterkorn · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2012
Steven Rawlings, English astrophysicist, astronomer, and academic (born 1961) Wikipedia: Steven Rawlings · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2012
David Whitaker, English composer and conductor (born 1931) Wikipedia: David Whitaker (composer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2011
David Nelson, American actor, director, and producer (born 1936) Wikipedia: David Nelson (actor) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2010
Miep Gies, Austrian-Dutch humanitarian (born 1909) Wikipedia: Miep Gies · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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2010
Éric Rohmer, French director, screenwriter, and critic (born 1920) Wikipedia: Éric Rohmer · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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2008
Edmund Hillary, New Zealand mountaineer and explorer (born 1919) Wikipedia: Edmund Hillary · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 135 languages
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2008
Carl Karcher, American businessman, co-founded Carl's Jr. (born 1917) Wikipedia: Carl Karcher · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2007
Solveig Dommartin, French-German actress (born 1961) Wikipedia: Solveig Dommartin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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2007
Robert Anton Wilson, American psychologist, author, poet, and playwright (born 1932) Wikipedia: Robert Anton Wilson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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2004
Spalding Gray, American actor, writer, and performance artist (born 1941) Wikipedia: Spalding Gray · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2003
Jože Pučnik, Slovenian sociologist and politician (born 1932) Wikipedia: Jože Pučnik · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2002
Henri Verneuil, French-Armenian director and playwright (born 1920) Wikipedia: Henri Verneuil · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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2001
Denys Lasdun, English architect, co-designed the Royal National Theatre (born 1914) Wikipedia: Denys Lasdun · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2000
Ivan Combe, American businessman, invented Clearasil (born 1911) Wikipedia: Ivan Combe · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2000
Bob Lemon, American baseball player and manager (born 1920) Wikipedia: Bob Lemon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2000
Betty Archdale, English-Australian cricketer and educator (born 1907) Wikipedia: Betty Archdale · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1999
Fabrizio De André, Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1940) Wikipedia: Fabrizio De André · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1999
Naomi Mitchison, Scottish author and poet (born 1897) Wikipedia: Naomi Mitchison · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1999
Brian Moore, Irish-Canadian author and screenwriter (born 1921) Wikipedia: Brian Moore (novelist) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1996
Roger Crozier, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1942) Wikipedia: Roger Crozier · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1995
Josef Gingold, Belarusian-American violinist and educator (born 1909) Wikipedia: Josef Gingold · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1995
Onat Kutlar, Turkish author and poet (born 1936) Wikipedia: Onat Kutlar · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1995
Lewis Nixon, U.S. Army captain (born 1918) Wikipedia: Lewis Nixon III · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1995
Theodor Wisch, German general (born 1907) Wikipedia: Theodor Wisch · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1994
Helmut Poppendick, German physician (born 1902) Wikipedia: Helmut Poppendick · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1991
Carl David Anderson, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1905) Wikipedia: Carl David Anderson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 85 languages
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1990
Carolyn Haywood, American author and illustrator (born 1898) Wikipedia: Carolyn Haywood · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1989
Ray Moore, English radio host (born 1942) Wikipedia: Ray Moore (broadcaster) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1988
Pappy Boyington, American colonel and pilot, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1912) Wikipedia: Pappy Boyington · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1988
Isidor Isaac Rabi, Polish-American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1898) Wikipedia: Isidor Rabi · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
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1987
Albert Ferber, Swiss-English pianist, composer, and conductor (born 1911) Wikipedia: Albert Ferber · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1986
Sid Chaplin, English author and screenwriter (born 1916) Wikipedia: Sid Chaplin · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1986
Andrzej Czok, Polish mountaineer (born 1948) Wikipedia: Andrzej Czok · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1985
Edward Buzzell, American actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1895) Wikipedia: Edward Buzzell · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1985
William McKell, Australian lawyer and politician, 12th Governor-General of Australia (born 1891) Wikipedia: William McKell · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1981
Beulah Bondi, American actress (born 1889) Wikipedia: Beulah Bondi · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1980
Barbara Pym, English author (born 1913) Wikipedia: Barbara Pym · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1975
Max Lorenz, German tenor and actor (born 1901) Wikipedia: Max Lorenz (tenor) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1972
Padraic Colum, Irish poet and playwright (born 1881) Wikipedia: Padraic Colum · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1969
Richmal Crompton, English author and educator (born 1890) Wikipedia: Richmal Crompton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1968
Moshe Zvi Segal, Israeli linguist and scholar (born 1876) Wikipedia: Moshe Zvi Segal · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1966
Alberto Giacometti, Swiss sculptor and painter (born 1901) Wikipedia: Alberto Giacometti · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1966
Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indian academic and politician, 2nd Prime Minister of India (born 1904) Wikipedia: Lal Bahadur Shastri · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
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1965
Wally Pipp, American baseball player (born 1893) Wikipedia: Wally Pipp · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1963
Arthur Nock, English-American scholar, theologian, and academic (born 1902) Wikipedia: Arthur Nock · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1961
Elena Gerhardt, German soprano and actress (born 1883) Wikipedia: Elena Gerhardt · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1957
Robert Garran, Australian lawyer and politician, Solicitor-General of Australia (born 1867) Wikipedia: Robert Garran · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1954
Oscar Straus, Austrian composer (born 1870) Wikipedia: Oscar Straus (composer) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1953
Noe Zhordania, Georgian journalist and politician, Prime Minister of Georgia (born 1868) Wikipedia: Noe Zhordania · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1953
Roberta Fulbright, American businesswoman (born 1874) Wikipedia: Roberta Fulbright · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1952
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, French general (born 1889) Wikipedia: Jean de Lattre de Tassigny · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1952
Aureliano Pertile, Italian tenor and educator (born 1885) Wikipedia: Aureliano Pertile · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1947
Eva Tanguay, Canadian singer (born 1879) Wikipedia: Eva Tanguay · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1944
Galeazzo Ciano, Italian politician, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1903) Wikipedia: Galeazzo Ciano · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1941
Emanuel Lasker, German mathematician, philosopher, and chess player (born 1868) Wikipedia: Emanuel Lasker · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 87 languages
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1937
Nuri Conker, Turkish colonel and politician (born 1882) Wikipedia: Nuri Conker · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1931
James Milton Carroll, American pastor, historian, and author (born 1852) Wikipedia: James Milton Carroll · 5 languages
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1929
Elfrida Andrée, Swedish organist, composer, and conductor (born 1841) Wikipedia: Elfrida Andrée · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1928
Thomas Hardy, English novelist and poet (born 1840) Wikipedia: Thomas Hardy · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 119 languages
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1923
Constantine I of Greece (born 1868) Wikipedia: Constantine I of Greece · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1920
Steinar Schjøtt, Norwegian philologist and lexicographer (born 1844) Wikipedia: Steinar Schjøtt · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1914
Carl Jacobsen, Danish brewer and philanthropist (born 1842) Wikipedia: Carl Jacobsen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1904
William Sawyer, Canadian merchant and politician (born 1815) Wikipedia: William Sawyer (Canadian politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1902
Johnny Briggs, English cricketer and rugby player (born 1862) Wikipedia: Johnny Briggs (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1891
Georges-Eugène Haussmann, French urban planner (born 1809) Wikipedia: Georges-Eugène Haussmann · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1882
Theodor Schwann, German physiologist and biologist (born 1810) Wikipedia: Theodor Schwann · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1867
Stuart Donaldson, English-Australian businessman and politician, 1st Premier of New South Wales (born 1812) Wikipedia: Stuart Donaldson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1866
Gustavus Vaughan Brooke, Irish actor (born 1818) Wikipedia: Gustavus Vaughan Brooke · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1866
John Woolley, English minister and academic (born 1816) Wikipedia: John Woolley (educator) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1843
Francis Scott Key, American lawyer, author, and songwriter (born 1779) Wikipedia: Francis Scott Key · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1836
John Molson, Canadian businessman, founded the Molson Brewing Company (born 1763) Wikipedia: John Molson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1824
Thomas Mullins, 1st Baron Ventry, Anglo-Irish politician and peer (born 1736) Wikipedia: Thomas Mullins, 1st Baron Ventry · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1801
Domenico Cimarosa, Italian composer and educator (born 1749) Wikipedia: Domenico Cimarosa · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1798
Heraclius II of Georgia (born 1720) Wikipedia: Heraclius II of Georgia · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1791
William Williams Pantycelyn, Welsh composer and poet (born 1717) Wikipedia: William Williams Pantycelyn · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1788
François Joseph Paul de Grasse, French admiral (born 1722) Wikipedia: François Joseph Paul de Grasse · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1771
Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, Marquis d'Argens, French philosopher and author (born 1704) Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste de Boyer, Marquis d'Argens · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1763
Caspar Abel, German poet, historian, and theologian (born 1676) Wikipedia: Caspar Abel · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1762
Louis-François Roubiliac, French-English sculptor (born 1695) Wikipedia: Louis-François Roubiliac · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1757
Louis Bertrand Castel, French mathematician and philosopher (born 1688) Wikipedia: Louis Bertrand Castel · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1753
Hans Sloane, Irish-English physician and academic (born 1660) Wikipedia: Hans Sloane · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1735
Danilo I, Metropolitan of Cetinje (born 1670) Wikipedia: Danilo I, Metropolitan of Cetinje · 20 languages
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1713
Pierre Jurieu, French priest and theologian (born 1637) Wikipedia: Pierre Jurieu · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1703
Johann Georg Graevius, German scholar and critic (born 1632) Wikipedia: Johann Georg Graevius · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1696
Charles Albanel, French priest, missionary, and explorer (born 1616) Wikipedia: Charles Albanel · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1641
Juan Martínez de Jáuregui y Aguilar, Spanish poet and painter (born 1583) Wikipedia: Juan de Jáuregui · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1554
Min Bin, king of Arakan (born 1493) Wikipedia: Min Bin · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1546
Gaudenzio Ferrari, Italian painter and sculptor (born c. 1471) Wikipedia: Gaudenzio Ferrari · 18 languages
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1495
Pedro González de Mendoza, Spanish cardinal (born 1428) Wikipedia: Pedro González de Mendoza · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1494
Domenico Ghirlandaio, Italian painter (born 1449) Wikipedia: Domenico Ghirlandaio · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
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1397
Skirgaila, Grand Duke of Lithuania Wikipedia: Skirgaila · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 25 languages
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1396
Isidore Glabas, Metropolitan bishop of Thessalonica (born c. 1341) Wikipedia: Isidore Glabas · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1372
Eleanor of Lancaster, English noblewoman (born 1318) Wikipedia: Eleanor of Lancaster · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1344
Thomas Charlton, Bishop of Hereford and Lord Chancellor of Ireland Wikipedia: Thomas Charlton (bishop) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1266
Swietopelk II, Duke of Pomerania Wikipedia: Świętopełk II, Duke of Pomerania · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1083
Otto of Nordheim (born 1020) Wikipedia: Otto of Nordheim · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1068
Egbert I, Margrave of Meissen Wikipedia: Egbert I of Meissen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1055
Constantine IX Monomachos, Byzantine emperor (born 1000) Wikipedia: Constantine IX Monomachos · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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937
Cao, empress of Later Tang Wikipedia: Empress Cao (Li Siyuan's wife) · 5 languages
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937
Li Chongmei, prince of Later Tang Wikipedia: Li Chongmei · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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937
Li Congke, emperor of Later Tang (born 885) Wikipedia: Li Congke · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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937
Liu, empress of Later Tang Wikipedia: Empress Liu (Li Congke's wife) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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887
Boso of Provence, Frankish nobleman Wikipedia: Boso of Provence · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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844
Michael I Rangabe, Byzantine emperor (born 770) Wikipedia: Michael I Rangabe · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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812
Staurakios, Byzantine emperor Wikipedia: Staurakios · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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782
Emperor Kōnin of Japan (born 709) Wikipedia: Emperor Kōnin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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705
Pope John VI (born 655) Wikipedia: Pope John VI · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
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140
Pope Hyginus, Bishop of Rome (born 74) Wikipedia: AD 140 · 132 languages
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