January 22: what happened on this day in history

Events on January 22 include:

U.S. President Barack Obama signs an executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp; congressional opposition will prevent it being implemented (2009)
Space Shuttle program: space shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-89 to dock with the Russian space station Mir (1998)
Bojinka plot — terrorist attack planned for January 1995 (1995)

This page gathers 64 events, 212 births and 113 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 565 to 2024.

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Events · United States

2009
U.S. President Barack Obama signs an executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp; congressional opposition will prevent it being implemented. Wikipedia: Barack Obama · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 340 languagesArchive: A blueprint for Germany? Barack Obama and collaborative administration — GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences. Library Cologne, 2013 · Europeana
1998
Space Shuttle program: space shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-89 to dock with the Russian space station Mir. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle Endeavour · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 57 languages
1995
Bojinka plot — terrorist attack planned for January 1995 Wikipedia: Bojinka plot · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1992
Space Shuttle program: The space shuttle Discovery launches on STS-42 carrying Dr. Roberta Bondar, who becomes the first Canadian woman and the first neurologist in space. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle program · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 35 languages
1989
Super Bowl XXIII — 1989 edition of the Super Bowl Wikipedia: Super Bowl XXIII · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1987
After being convicted of receiving bribes, Pennsylvania state treasurer R. Budd Dwyer shot and killed himself in front of television cameras during a press conference. Wikipedia: Bribery · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languagesArchive: Bar Dayan ???? Judge of the Traffic Court accused for bribery. — National Library of Israel, 1988 · Europeana
1984
During Super Bowl XVIII, Apple Computer introduced the Macintosh, the first successful personal computer to use a graphical user interface, with the television commercial "1984". Wikipedia: Super Bowl XVIII · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1973
The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Roe v. Wade struck down laws restricting abortion during the first two trimesters of pregnancy. Wikipedia: Supreme Court of the United States · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1973
The crew of Apollo 17 addresses a joint session of Congress after the completion of the final Apollo Moon landing mission. Wikipedia: Apollo 17 · 65 languages
1973
In a bout for the world heavyweight boxing championship in Kingston, Jamaica, challenger George Foreman knocks down champion Joe Frazier six times in the first two rounds before the fight is stopped by referee Arthur Mercante Sr.. Wikipedia: Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1970
The Boeing 747, the world's first wide-body commercial airliner, entered service for Pan Am on the New York–London route. Wikipedia: Boeing 747 · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 88 languages
1968
Apollo 5 (pictured), the first flight of NASA's Lunar Module, lifted off from Cape Kennedy Air Force Station. Wikipedia: Apollo 5 · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 46 languages
1957
New York City police arrested George Metesky, better known as the "Mad Bomber", for planting over 30 bombs over 16 years throughout the city. Wikipedia: New York City Police Department · 44 languages
1947
KTLA, the first commercial television station west of the Mississippi River, begins operation in Hollywood. Wikipedia: KTLA · 10 languages
1946
Creation of the Central Intelligence Group, forerunner of the Central Intelligence Agency. Wikipedia: Central Intelligence Agency · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 141 languages
1917
American entry into World War I: President Woodrow Wilson of the still-neutral United States calls for "peace without victory" in Europe. Wikipedia: American entry into World War I · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 11 languages
1906
The SS Valencia was wrecked off the coast of Vancouver Island, Canada, in a location so treacherous it was known as the Graveyard of the Pacific. Wikipedia: SS Valencia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 8 languages
1903
Hay–Herrán Treaty — 1903 treaty between the United States and Colombia Wikipedia: Hay–Herrán Treaty · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1890
The United Mine Workers of America is founded in Columbus, Ohio. Wikipedia: United Mine Workers of America · 6 languages

Around the world

2024
Ram Mandir is inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh after 500 years of dispute. Wikipedia: Ram Mandir · 43 languages
2019
Aachen Treaty — bilateral agreement between Germany and France Wikipedia: Aachen Treaty · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2016
La Loche shootings — School shooting in Saskatchewan Wikipedia: La Loche shootings · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2012
Croatia held a referendum in which it voted to become a member of the European Union. Wikipedia: 2012 Croatian European Union membership referendum · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2007
At least 88 people are killed when two car bombs explode in the Bab Al-Sharqi market in central Baghdad, Iraq. Wikipedia: 22 January 2007 Baghdad bombings · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2006
Evo Morales was inaugurated as President of Bolivia, becoming the country's first indigenous president. Wikipedia: Evo Morales · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 122 languages
2003
2003 Dutch general election — election of the members of the House of Representatives Wikipedia: 2003 Dutch general election · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1999
Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons are burned alive by radical Hindus while sleeping in their car in Eastern India. Wikipedia: Graham Staines · 12 languages
1995
Israeli–Palestinian conflict: Beit Lid suicide bombing: In central Israel, near Netanya, two Gazans blow themselves up at a military transit point, killing 19 Israeli soldiers. Wikipedia: Israeli–Palestinian conflict · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1987
Philippine security forces open fire on a crowd of 10,000–15,000 demonstrators at Malacañang Palace, Manila, killing 13. Wikipedia: Philippines · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1979
After surrounding Mutukula the previous day, Tanzanian forces attacked the town and caused Ugandan forces to flee. Wikipedia: Mutukula, Uganda · 6 languages
1973
A chartered Boeing 707 explodes in flames upon landing at Kano Airport, Nigeria, killing 176. Wikipedia: Boeing 707 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1972
Treaty of Accession 1972 — 1972 treaty of Accession to the European Union Wikipedia: Treaty of Accession 1972 · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1971
The Singapore Declaration, one of the two most important documents to the uncodified constitution of the Commonwealth of Nations, is issued. Wikipedia: Singapore Declaration · 6 languages
1969
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev (pictured) survived what was seen as an assassination attempt, an incident that was not revealed to the public until after the fall of the Soviet Union. Wikipedia: Leonid Brezhnev · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1968
Operation Igloo White, a US electronic surveillance system to stop communist infiltration into South Vietnam begins installation. Wikipedia: Operation Igloo White · 4 languages
1967
Between dozens and hundreds of anti-Somocista demonstrators are killed by the Nicaraguan National Guard in Managua. Wikipedia: Somoza family · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 21 languages
1963
The Élysée Treaty of cooperation between France and West Germany is signed by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer. Wikipedia: Élysée Treaty · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1957
Israel withdraws from the Sinai Peninsula. Wikipedia: Israel · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 380 languages
1956
1956 Argentine Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1956 Wikipedia: 1956 Argentine Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1946
In Iran, Qazi Muhammad declares the independent people's Republic of Mahabad at Chahar Cheragh Square in the Kurdish city of Mahabad; he becomes the new president and Haji Baba Sheikh becomes the prime minister. Wikipedia: Iran · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1944
World War II: The Allies commence Operation Shingle, an assault on Anzio and Nettuno, Italy. Wikipedia: Allies of World War II · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1943
World War II: The Battle of Buna–Gona on New Guinea ended with an Allied victory after two months of fighting in which the Japanese fought with a resolve and tenacity not previously encountered. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 291 languages
1941
World War II: British and Commonwealth troops capture Tobruk from Italian forces during Operation Compass. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 291 languages
1927
Teddy Wakelam gives the first live radio commentary of a football match, between Arsenal F.C. and Sheffield United at Highbury. Wikipedia: Teddy Wakelam · 1 language
1924
Ramsay MacDonald took office as the first prime minister of the United Kingdom from the Labour Party. Wikipedia: Ramsay MacDonald · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 77 languages
1919
Act Zluky is signed, unifying the Ukrainian People's Republic and the West Ukrainian National Republic. Wikipedia: Unification Act · 26 languages
1915
Over 600 people are killed in Guadalajara, Mexico, when a train plunges off the tracks into a deep canyon. Wikipedia: Guadalajara · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1905
Bloody Sunday occurs in Saint Petersburg, beginning the 1905 revolution. Wikipedia: Bloody Sunday (1905) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1901
Edward VII is proclaimed King of the United Kingdom after the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. Wikipedia: Edward VII · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 176 languages
1879
Anglo-Zulu War: The Zulu forces of King Cetshwayo (pictured) achieved a decisive victory at the Battle of Isandlwana. Wikipedia: Anglo-Zulu War · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1879
Anglo-Zulu War: the Battle of Rorke's Drift, just some 15 km (9.3 mi) away from Isandlwana, results in a British victory. Wikipedia: Battle of Rorke's Drift · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1863
The January Uprising breaks out in Poland, Lithuania and Belarus. The aim of the national movement is to regain Polish–Lithuanian–Ruthenian Commonwealth from occupation by Russia. Wikipedia: January Uprising · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1849
Second Anglo-Sikh War: The Siege of Multan ends after nine months when the last Sikh defenders of Multan, Punjab, surrender. Wikipedia: Second Anglo-Sikh War · 30 languages
1808
The Portuguese royal family arrives in Brazil after fleeing the French army's invasion of Portugal two months earlier. Wikipedia: House of Braganza · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 42 languages
1760
Battle of Wandiwash — 1760 battle in India during the Seven Years' War Wikipedia: Battle of Wandiwash · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1689
The Convention Parliament met to decide the fate of the throne after James II, the last Catholic monarch of England, fled to France following the Glorious Revolution. Wikipedia: Convention Parliament (1689) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 4 languages
1555
The Ava Kingdom falls to the Taungoo Dynasty in what is now Myanmar. Wikipedia: Kingdom of Ava · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 23 languages
1517
The Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeats the Mamluk Sultanate and captures present-day Egypt at the Battle of Ridaniya. Wikipedia: Ottoman Empire · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1506
The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrives at the Vatican. Wikipedia: Swiss Guard · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
1273
Muhammad II became Sultan of Granada after his father's death in a riding accident. Wikipedia: Muhammad II of Granada · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1181
Siege of Nara — 1181 siege Wikipedia: Siege of Nara · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
871
Battle of Basing: The West Saxons led by King Æthelred I are defeated by the Danelaw Vikings at Basing. Wikipedia: Battle of Basing · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
613
Eight-month-old Heraclius Constantine is crowned as co-emperor (Caesar) by his father Heraclius at Constantinople. Wikipedia: Heraclius Constantine · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 57 languages
565
Eutychius of Constantinople was arrested after he refused Byzantine emperor Justinian I's order to adopt the tenets of the Aphthartodocetae, a sect of non-Chalcedonian Christians. Wikipedia: Eutychius of Constantinople · 25 languages

World days

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Technology

1984
During Super Bowl XVIII, Apple Computer introduced the Macintosh, the first successful personal computer to use a graphical user interface, with the television commercial "1984". Wikipedia: Super Bowl XVIII · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages

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Science

1998
Space Shuttle program: space shuttle Endeavour launches on STS-89 to dock with the Russian space station Mir. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle Endeavour · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 57 languages
1992
Space Shuttle program: The space shuttle Discovery launches on STS-42 carrying Dr. Roberta Bondar, who becomes the first Canadian woman and the first neurologist in space. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle program · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 35 languages
1973
The crew of Apollo 17 addresses a joint session of Congress after the completion of the final Apollo Moon landing mission. Wikipedia: Apollo 17 · 65 languages
1968
Apollo 5 (pictured), the first flight of NASA's Lunar Module, lifted off from Cape Kennedy Air Force Station. Wikipedia: Apollo 5 · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 46 languages

Today's news: Science ›

Business

No entries.

Today's news: Business ›

Sport

1989
Super Bowl XXIII — 1989 edition of the Super Bowl Wikipedia: Super Bowl XXIII · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1973
In a bout for the world heavyweight boxing championship in Kingston, Jamaica, challenger George Foreman knocks down champion Joe Frazier six times in the first two rounds before the fight is stopped by referee Arthur Mercante Sr.. Wikipedia: Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1956
1956 Argentine Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1956 Wikipedia: 1956 Argentine Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1927
Teddy Wakelam gives the first live radio commentary of a football match, between Arsenal F.C. and Sheffield United at Highbury. Wikipedia: Teddy Wakelam · 1 language

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Culture

1947
KTLA, the first commercial television station west of the Mississippi River, begins operation in Hollywood. Wikipedia: KTLA · 10 languages

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Births

2025
Athena Mapelli Mozzi, daughter of Princess Beatrice, born 11th in line of succession to the British throne Wikipedia: Princess Beatrice · 47 languages
2007
Pau Cubarsí, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Pau Cubarsí · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
2002
Caitlin Clark, American basketball player Wikipedia: Caitlin Clark · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
2000
Laia Codina, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Laia Codina · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1999
Andrew Thomas, American football player Wikipedia: Andrew Thomas (American football) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1998
Walid Cheddira, Moroccan footballer Wikipedia: Walid Cheddira · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1997
Fan Zhendong, Chinese table tennis player Wikipedia: Fan Zhendong · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1996
Dillon Brooks, Canadian basketball player Wikipedia: Dillon Brooks · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1996
Sami Gayle, American actress Wikipedia: Sami Gayle · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1996
Joshua Ho-Sang, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Josh Ho-Sang · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1996
Kumi Sasaki, Japanese singer and model Wikipedia: Kumi Sasaki · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1994
Tyrone Taylor, American baseball player Wikipedia: Tyrone Taylor · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1992
Vincent Aboubakar, Cameroonian footballer Wikipedia: Vincent Aboubakar · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1991
Stefan Kolb, German footballer Wikipedia: Stefan Kolb · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1990
Alizé Cornet, French tennis player Wikipedia: Alizé Cornet · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1990
Mike Hauschild, American baseball player Wikipedia: Mike Hauschild · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1990
Logic, American rapper Wikipedia: Logic (rapper) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1989
Oscar Möller, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Oscar Möller · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1989
Theo Robinson, English footballer Wikipedia: Theo Robinson · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1988
Greg Oden, American basketball player Wikipedia: Greg Oden · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1988
Marcel Schmelzer, German footballer Wikipedia: Marcel Schmelzer · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1987
Astrid Jacobsen, Norwegian skier Wikipedia: Astrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1987
Shane Long, Irish footballer Wikipedia: Shane Long · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1987
Angel Olsen, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Angel Olsen · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1987
Ray Rice, American football player Wikipedia: Ray Rice · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1986
Maher Magri, Tunisian footballer Wikipedia: Maher Magri · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1986
Matt Simon, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Matt Simon · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1985
Nicklas Grossmann, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Nicklas Grossmann · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1985
Fotios Papoulis, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Fotis Papoulis · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1985
Yan Xu, Singaporean table tennis player Wikipedia: Xu Yan (table tennis) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1984
Ben Eager, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Ben Eager · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1984
Ubaldo Jiménez, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Ubaldo Jiménez · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1984
Maceo Rigters, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Maceo Rigters · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1983
Étienne Bacrot, French chess player Wikipedia: Étienne Bacrot · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1982
Fabricio Coloccini, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Fabricio Coloccini · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1982
Jason Peters, American football player Wikipedia: Jason Peters · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1981
Willa Ford, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress Wikipedia: Willa Ford · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1981
Beverley Mitchell, American actress Wikipedia: Beverley Mitchell · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1981
Ben Moody, American musician, songwriter, and producer Wikipedia: Ben Moody · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1981
Ibrahima Sonko, French footballer Wikipedia: Ibrahima Sonko · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1980
Christopher Masterson, American actor Wikipedia: Christopher Masterson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1980
Jonathan Woodgate, English footballer Wikipedia: Jonathan Woodgate · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1980
Lizz Wright, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Lizz Wright · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1979
Carlos Ruiz, Panamanian baseball player Wikipedia: Carlos Ruiz (baseball) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1978
Robert Esche, American ice hockey player and sports executive Wikipedia: Robert Esche · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1978
Chone Figgins, American baseball player Wikipedia: Chone Figgins · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1977
Mario Domm, Mexican singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer Wikipedia: Mario Domm · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1977
Hidetoshi Nakata, Japanese footballer Wikipedia: Hidetoshi Nakata · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
1975
Balthazar Getty, American actor and musician Wikipedia: Balthazar Getty · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1975
David Výborný, Czech ice hockey player Wikipedia: David Výborný · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1974
Cameron McConville, Australian racing driver and sportscaster Wikipedia: Cameron McConville · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1974
Joseph Muscat, Maltese journalist and politician, 13th Prime Minister of Malta Wikipedia: Joseph Muscat · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1973
Rogério Ceni, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Rogério Ceni · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1972
Terry Hill, Australian rugby league player (died 2024) Wikipedia: Terry Hill · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1972
Gabriel Macht, American actor Wikipedia: Gabriel Macht · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1971
Stan Collymore, English footballer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Stan Collymore · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1971
Katie Finneran, American actress Wikipedia: Katie Finneran · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1970
Abraham Olano, Spanish cyclist Wikipedia: Abraham Olano · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1969
Olivia d'Abo, English-American singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Olivia d'Abo · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1968
Guy Fieri, American chef, author, and television host Wikipedia: Guy Fieri · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1968
Heath, Japanese singer-songwriter and bass player (died 2023) Wikipedia: Heath (musician) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1968
Frank Leboeuf, French footballer, sportscaster, and actor Wikipedia: Frank Leboeuf · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1968
Mauricio Serna, Colombian footballer Wikipedia: Mauricio Serna · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1967
Manabu Nakanishi (中西学), Japanese wrestler Wikipedia: Manabu Nakanishi · 9 languages
1966
Craig Salvatori, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Craig Salvatori · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1965
Steven Adler, American rock drummer Wikipedia: Steven Adler · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1965
DJ Jazzy Jeff, American DJ and producer Wikipedia: DJ Jazzy Jeff · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1965
Diane Lane, American actress Wikipedia: Diane Lane · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
1964
Nigel Benn, English-Australian boxer Wikipedia: Nigel Benn · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1964
Stojko Vranković, Croatian basketball player Wikipedia: Stojko Vranković · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1963
Diana Maldonado, American politician, member of the Texas House of Representatives Wikipedia: Diana Maldonado · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1962
Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu, Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia Wikipedia: Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1961
Quintin Dailey, American basketball player (died 2010) Wikipedia: Quintin Dailey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1960
Michael Hutchence, Australian singer-songwriter (died 1997) Wikipedia: Michael Hutchence · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1959
Linda Blair, American actress Wikipedia: Linda Blair · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1958
Nikos Anastopoulos, Greek footballer and manager Wikipedia: Nikos Anastopoulos · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1958
Filiz Koçali, Turkish journalist and politician Wikipedia: Filiz Koçali · 5 languages
1958
Charles White, American football player (died 2023) Wikipedia: Charles White (American football) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1957
Mike Bossy, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2022) Wikipedia: Mike Bossy · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1957
Rita Chatterton, American professional wrestling referee Wikipedia: Rita Chatterton · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1957
Godfrey Thoma, Nauruan politician Wikipedia: Godfrey Thoma · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1956
Steve Riley, American drummer (died 2023) Wikipedia: Steve Riley (drummer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1955
Lester Hayes, American football player Wikipedia: Lester Hayes · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1955
Thomas David Jones, American captain, pilot, and astronaut Wikipedia: Thomas David Jones · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1955
John Wesley Shipp, American actor Wikipedia: John Wesley Shipp · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1954
Tully Blanchard, Canadian-American wrestler Wikipedia: Tully Blanchard · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1953
Winfried Berkemeier, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Winfried Berkemeier · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1953
Myung-whun Chung, South Korean pianist and conductor Wikipedia: Myung-whun Chung · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1953
Jim Jarmusch, American director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Jim Jarmusch · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
1951
Ondrej Nepela, Slovak figure skater and coach (died 1989) Wikipedia: Ondrej Nepela · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1950
Paul Bew, Northern Irish historian and academic Wikipedia: Paul Bew · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1950
Frank Schade, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Frank Schade · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1949
Steve Perry, American singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Steve Perry · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1947
Vladimir Oravsky, Czech-Swedish author and director Wikipedia: Vladimir Oravsky · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1946
Malcolm McLaren, English singer-songwriter and manager (died 2010) Wikipedia: Malcolm McLaren · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1946
Serge Savard, Canadian ice hockey player and manager Wikipedia: Serge Savard · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1945
Christoph Schönborn, Austrian cardinal Wikipedia: Christoph Schönborn · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1944
Khosrow Golsorkhi, Iranian journalist, poet, and activist (died 1974) Wikipedia: Khosrow Golsorkhi · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1942
Mimis Domazos, Greek footballer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Mimis Domazos · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1941
Jaan Kaplinski, Estonian poet, philosopher, and critic (died 2021) Wikipedia: Jaan Kaplinski · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1940
John Hurt, English actor (died 2017) Wikipedia: John Hurt · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
1940
Gillian Shephard, English educator and politician, Secretary of State for Education Wikipedia: Gillian Shephard · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1939
Jørgen Garde, Danish admiral (died 1996) Wikipedia: Jørgen Garde · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1939
Alfredo Palacio, Ecuadoran physician and politician, President of Ecuador (died 2025) Wikipedia: Alfredo Palacio · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1939
Luigi Simoni, Italian footballer and manager (died 2020) Wikipedia: Luigi Simoni · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1939
J. C. Tremblay, Canadian ice hockey player and scout (died 1994) Wikipedia: J. C. Tremblay · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1938
Peter Beard, Australian photographer and author (died 2020) Wikipedia: Peter Beard · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1938
Altair Gomes de Figueiredo, Brazilian footballer (died 2019) Wikipedia: Altair (footballer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1937
Alma Delia Fuentes, Mexican actress (died 2017) Wikipedia: Alma Delia Fuentes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1937
Edén Pastora, Nicaraguan politician (died 2020) Wikipedia: Edén Pastora · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1937
Joseph Wambaugh, American author (died 2025) Wikipedia: Joseph Wambaugh · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1936
Ong Teng Cheong, Singaporean architect and politician, 5th President of Singapore (died 2002) Wikipedia: Ong Teng Cheong · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1936
Alan J. Heeger, American physicist and chemist, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Alan J. Heeger · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1934
Vijay Anand, Indian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2004) Wikipedia: Vijay Anand (filmmaker) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1934
Bill Bixby, American actor and director (died 1993) Wikipedia: Bill Bixby · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1933
Yuri Chesnokov, Russian volleyball player and coach (died 2010) Wikipedia: Yuri Chesnokov (volleyball) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1932
Berthold Grünfeld, Norwegian psychiatrist and academic (died 2007) Wikipedia: Berthold Grünfeld · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1932
Piper Laurie, American actress (died 2023) Wikipedia: Piper Laurie · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1932
Tom Railsback, American politician (died 2020) Wikipedia: Tom Railsback · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1931
Sam Cooke, American singer-songwriter (died 1964) Wikipedia: Sam Cooke · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1931
Galina Zybina, Russian shot putter and javelin thrower (died 2024) Wikipedia: Galina Zybina · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1930
Mariví Bilbao, Spanish actress (died 2013) Wikipedia: Mariví Bilbao · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1930
Daniel Camargo Barbosa, Colombian serial killer (died 1994) Wikipedia: Daniel Camargo Barbosa · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1930
Éamon de Buitléar, Irish wildlife filmmaker, naturalist, writer and musician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Éamon de Buitléar · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1929
Petr Eben, Czech composer, organist and choirmaster (died 2007) Wikipedia: Petr Eben · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1928
Yoshihiko Amino, Japanese historian, author, and academic (died 2004) Wikipedia: Yoshihiko Amino · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1927
Lou Creekmur, American football player and sportscaster (died 2009) Wikipedia: Lou Creekmur · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1927
Joe Perry, American football player (died 2011) Wikipedia: Joe Perry (American football) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1924
J. J. Johnson, American trombonist and composer (died 2001) Wikipedia: J. J. Johnson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1924
Ján Chryzostom Korec, Slovak cardinal (died 2015) Wikipedia: Ján Chryzostom Korec · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1924
Charles Lisanby, American production designer and art director (died 2013) Wikipedia: Charles Lisanby · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1923
Diana Douglas, British-American actress (died 2015) Wikipedia: Diana Douglas · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1922
Howard Moss, American poet, playwright and critic (died 1987) Wikipedia: Howard Moss · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1920
Irving Kristol, American journalist, author, and academic, founded The National Interest (died 2009) Wikipedia: Irving Kristol · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1920
Alf Ramsey, English footballer and coach (died 1999) Wikipedia: Alf Ramsey · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1919
Diomedes Olivo, Dominican baseball player and scout (died 1977) Wikipedia: Diomedes Olivo · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1918
Elmer Lach, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2015) Wikipedia: Elmer Lach · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1917
Bruce Shand, British Army officer, and father of Queen Camilla (died 2006) Wikipedia: Bruce Shand · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1916
Bill Durnan, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 1972) Wikipedia: Bill Durnan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1916
Henri Dutilleux, French pianist, composer, and educator (died 2013) Wikipedia: Henri Dutilleux · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1916
Harilal Upadhyay, Indian author, poet, and astrologist (died 1994) Wikipedia: Harilal Upadhyay · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1915
Heinrich Albertz, German theologian and politician, Mayor of Berlin (died 1993) Wikipedia: Heinrich Albertz · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1914
Dimitris Dragatakis, Greek violinist and composer (died 2001) Wikipedia: Dimitris Dragatakis · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1913
Henry Bauchau, Belgian psychoanalyst and author (died 2012) Wikipedia: Henry Bauchau · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1913
William Conway, Irish cardinal (died 1977) Wikipedia: William Conway (cardinal) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1913
Carl F. H. Henry, American theologian and publisher (died 2003) Wikipedia: Carl F. H. Henry · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1911
Bruno Kreisky, Austrian lawyer and politician, 22nd Chancellor of Austria (died 1990) Wikipedia: Bruno Kreisky · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1909
Martha Norelius, Swedish-born American swimmer (died 1955) Wikipedia: Martha Norelius · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1909
Porfirio Rubirosa, Dominican racing driver, polo player, and diplomat (died 1965) Wikipedia: Porfirio Rubirosa · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1909
Ann Sothern, American actress and singer (died 2001) Wikipedia: Ann Sothern · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1909
U Thant, Burmese educator and diplomat, 3rd United Nations Secretary-General (died 1974) Wikipedia: U Thant · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 88 languages
1908
Lev Landau, Azerbaijani-Russian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1968) Wikipedia: Lev Landau · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 99 languages
1907
Douglas Corrigan, American pilot and engineer, famous "wrong way" early solo flyer of the Atlantic (died 1995) Wikipedia: Douglas Corrigan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1907
Dixie Dean, English footballer (died 1980) Wikipedia: Dixie Dean · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1906
Robert E. Howard, American author and poet (died 1936) Wikipedia: Robert E. Howard · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
1905
Willy Hartner, German physicist, historian, and academic (died 1981) Wikipedia: Willy Hartner · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1904
George Balanchine, Georgian-American dancer, choreographer, and director, co-founded the New York City Ballet (died 1983) Wikipedia: George Balanchine · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1904
Arkady Gaidar, Russian journalist and author (died 1941) Wikipedia: Arkady Gaidar · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1903
Fritz Houtermans, Polish-German physicist and academic (died 1966) Wikipedia: Fritz Houtermans · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1902
Daniel Kinsey, American hurdler, coach, and academic (died 1970) Wikipedia: Daniel Kinsey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1900
Ernst Busch, German actor and singer (died 1980) Wikipedia: Ernst Busch (actor) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1900
James Hamilton Doggart, English ophthalmic surgeon (died 1989) Wikipedia: James Hamilton Doggart · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1899
Martti Haavio, Finnish poet and mythologist (died 1973) Wikipedia: Martti Haavio · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1898
Ross Barnett, American lawyer and politician, 52nd Governor of Mississippi (died 1987) Wikipedia: Ross Barnett · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1898
Sergei Eisenstein, Russian director and screenwriter (died 1948) Wikipedia: Sergei Eisenstein · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 147 languages
1898
Denise Legeay, French actress (died 1968) Wikipedia: Denise Legeay · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1897
Rosa Ponselle, American operatic soprano (died 1981) Wikipedia: Rosa Ponselle · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1897
Dilipkumar Roy, a Bengali Indian musician, musicologist, novelist, poet and essayist. (died 1980) Wikipedia: Dilipkumar Roy · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1893
Conrad Veidt, German-American actor, director, and producer (died 1943) Wikipedia: Conrad Veidt · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1892
Marcel Dassault, French businessman, founded Dassault Aviation (died 1986) Wikipedia: Marcel Dassault · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1891
Antonio Gramsci, Italian philosopher and politician (died 1937) Wikipedia: Antonio Gramsci · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 127 languages
1890
Fred M. Vinson, American judge and politician, 13th Chief Justice of the United States (died 1953) Wikipedia: Fred M. Vinson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1889
Henri Pélissier, French cyclist (died 1935) Wikipedia: Henri Pélissier · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1889
Amos Strunk, American baseball player and manager (died 1979) Wikipedia: Amos Strunk · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1887
Helen Hoyt, American poet and author (died 1972) Wikipedia: Helen Hoyt · 4 languages
1886
John J. Becker, American pianist, composer, and conductor (died 1961) Wikipedia: John J. Becker · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1881
Ira Thomas, American baseball player and manager (died 1958) Wikipedia: Ira Thomas · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1880
Bill O'Neill, Canadian-American baseball player (died 1920) Wikipedia: Bill O'Neill (baseball) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1880
Frigyes Riesz, Hungarian mathematician and academic (died 1956) Wikipedia: Frigyes Riesz · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1879
Francis Picabia, French painter and poet (died 1953) Wikipedia: Francis Picabia · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1877
Tom Jones, American baseball player and manager (died 1923) Wikipedia: Tom Jones (baseball) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1875
D. W. Griffith, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1948) Wikipedia: D. W. Griffith · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
1874
Edward Harkness, American philanthropist (died 1940) Wikipedia: Edward Harkness · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1874
Jay Hughes, American baseball player and coach (died 1924) Wikipedia: Jay Hughes · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1869
José Vicente de Freitas, Portuguese colonel and politician, 97th Prime Minister of Portugal (died 1952) Wikipedia: José Vicente de Freitas · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1867
Gisela Januszewska, Jewish-Austrian physician (died 1943) Wikipedia: Gisela Januszewska · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1865
Wilbur Scoville, American chemist and pharmacist (died 1942) Wikipedia: Wilbur Scoville · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1861
George Fuller, Australian politician, 22nd Premier of New South Wales (died 1940) Wikipedia: George Fuller (Australian politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1858
Beatrice Webb, English sociologist and economist (died 1943) Wikipedia: Beatrice Webb · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1849
August Strindberg, Swedish novelist, poet, and playwright (died 1912) Wikipedia: August Strindberg · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 118 languages
1840
Ernest Wilberforce, English bishop (died 1907) Wikipedia: Ernest Wilberforce · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1831
Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (died 1917) Wikipedia: Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1828
Dayrolles Eveleigh-de-Moleyns, 4th Baron Ventry, Irish hereditary peer (died 1914) Wikipedia: Dayrolles Eveleigh-de-Moleyns, 4th Baron Ventry · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1802
Richard Upjohn, English-American architect (died 1878) Wikipedia: Richard Upjohn · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1799
Ludger Duvernay, Canadian journalist, publisher, and politician (died 1852) Wikipedia: Ludger Duvernay · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1797
Maria Leopoldina of Austria (died 1826) Wikipedia: Maria Leopoldina of Austria · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1796
Karl Ernst Claus, Estonian-Russian chemist, botanist, and academic (died 1864) Wikipedia: Karl Ernst Claus · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1792
Lady Lucy Whitmore, English noblewoman, hymn writer (died 1840) Wikipedia: Lady Lucy Whitmore · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1788
Lord Byron, English poet and playwright (died 1824) Wikipedia: Lord Byron · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 219 languages
1781
François Habeneck, French violinist and conductor (died 1849) Wikipedia: François Habeneck · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1740
Noah Phelps, American soldier, lawyer, and judge (died 1809) Wikipedia: Noah Phelps · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1733
Philip Carteret, English admiral and explorer (died 1796) Wikipedia: Philip Carteret · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1729
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German philosopher and author (died 1781) Wikipedia: Gotthold Ephraim Lessing · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 107 languages
1690
Nicolas Lancret, French painter (died 1743) Wikipedia: Nicolas Lancret · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1654
Richard Blackmore, English physician and poet (died 1729) Wikipedia: Richard Blackmore · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1645
William Kidd, Scottish sailor and pirate hunter (probable); (died 1701) Wikipedia: William Kidd · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 43 languages
1592
Pierre Gassendi, French mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher (died 1655) Wikipedia: Pierre Gassendi · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
1570
Sir Robert Cotton, 1st Baronet, of Connington, English historian and politician, founded the Cotton library (died 1631) Wikipedia: Sir Robert Cotton, 1st Baronet, of Connington · 13 languages
1561
Francis Bacon, English philosopher and politician, Attorney General for England and Wales (died 1626) Wikipedia: Francis Bacon · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 188 languages
1522
Charles II de Valois, Duke of Orléans, (died 1545) Wikipedia: Charles II, Duke of Orléans · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1440
Ivan III of Russia (died 1505) Wikipedia: Ivan III of Russia · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
1263
Ibn Taymiyyah, Syrian scholar and theologian (died 1328) Wikipedia: Ibn Taymiyya · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages

Deaths

2026
Hifumi Katō, Japanese professional shogi player (born 1940) Wikipedia: Hifumi Katō · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2023
Lin Brehmer, American disc jockey (born 1954) Wikipedia: Lin Brehmer · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2022
Thích Nhất Hạnh, Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, and founder of the Plum Village Tradition (born 1926) Wikipedia: Thích Nhất Hạnh · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
2021
Hank Aaron, American baseball player (born 1934) Wikipedia: Hank Aaron · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
2018
Ursula K. Le Guin, American sci-fi and fantasy novelist (born 1929) Wikipedia: Ursula K. Le Guin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 110 languages
2018
William B. Jordan, American art historian (born 1940) Wikipedia: William B. Jordan · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2017
Masaya Nakamura, Japanese businessman (born 1925) Wikipedia: Masaya Nakamura (businessman) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2017
Yordano Ventura, Dominican baseball player (born 1991) Wikipedia: Yordano Ventura · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2016
Homayoun Behzadi, Iranian footballer and coach (born 1942) Wikipedia: Homayoun Behzadi · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2016
Cecil Parkinson, English politician (born 1931) Wikipedia: Cecil Parkinson · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2016
Lois Ramsey, Australian actress (born 1922) Wikipedia: Lois Ramsey · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2016
Kamer Genç, Turkish politician (born 1940) Wikipedia: Kamer Genç · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2015
Fabrizio de Miranda, Italian engineer and academic, co-designed the Rande Bridge (born 1926) Wikipedia: Fabrizio de Miranda · 6 languages
2015
Wendell H. Ford, American lieutenant and politician, 53rd Governor of Kentucky (born 1924) Wikipedia: Wendell Ford · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2015
Margaret Bloy Graham, Canadian author and illustrator (born 1920) Wikipedia: Margaret Bloy Graham · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2014
Maziar Partow, Iranian cinematographer (born 1933) Wikipedia: Maziar Partow · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2013
Robert Bonnaud, French historian and academic (born 1929) Wikipedia: Robert Bonnaud · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2013
Hinton Mitchem, American businessman and politician (born 1938) Wikipedia: Hinton Mitchem · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2012
Simon Marsden, English photographer and author (born 1948) Wikipedia: Simon Marsden · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2012
Joe Paterno, American football player and coach (born 1926) Wikipedia: Joe Paterno · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2012
Clarence Tillenius, Canadian painter and environmentalist (born 1913) Wikipedia: Clarence Tillenius · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2012
Dick Tufeld, American actor (born 1926) Wikipedia: Dick Tufeld · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2010
Louis R. Harlan, American historian and author (born 1922) Wikipedia: Louis R. Harlan · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2010
Jean Simmons, English-American actress (born 1929) Wikipedia: Jean Simmons · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
2009
Billy Werber, American baseball player (born 1908) Wikipedia: Billy Werber · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2008
Heath Ledger, Australian actor and director (born 1979) Wikipedia: Heath Ledger · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 110 languages
2008
Miles Lerman, Polish Holocaust survivor and activist (born 1920) Wikipedia: Miles Lerman · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2007
Ngô Quang Trưởng, Vietnamese general (born 1929) Wikipedia: Ngô Quang Trưởng · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2007
Abbé Pierre, French priest and activist (born 1912) Wikipedia: Abbé Pierre · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
2007
Liz Renay, American actress, author and performer (born 1926) Wikipedia: Liz Renay · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2006
Aydın Güven Gürkan, Turkish academic and politician, Turkish Minister of Labor and Social Security (born 1941) Wikipedia: Aydın Güven Gürkan · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2005
César Gutiérrez, Venezuelan baseball player, coach, and manager (born 1943) Wikipedia: César Gutiérrez · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2005
Carlo Orelli, Italian soldier (born 1894) Wikipedia: Carlo Orelli · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2005
Consuelo Velázquez, Mexican pianist and songwriter (born 1924) Wikipedia: Consuelo Velázquez · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
2004
Billy May, American trumpet player and composer (born 1916) Wikipedia: Billy May · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2004
Tom Mead, Australian journalist and politician (born 1918) Wikipedia: Tom Mead · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2004
Ann Miller, American actress, singer, and dancer (born 1923) Wikipedia: Ann Miller · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
2003
Bill Mauldin, American soldier and cartoonist (born 1921) Wikipedia: Bill Mauldin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2001
Tommie Agee, American baseball player (born 1942) Wikipedia: Tommie Agee · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2001
Roy Brown, American clown and puppeteer (born 1932) Wikipedia: Roy Brown (clown) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2000
Craig Claiborne, American journalist, author, and critic (born 1920) Wikipedia: Craig Claiborne · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2000
Anne Hébert, Canadian author and poet (born 1916) Wikipedia: Anne Hébert · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1999
Graham Staines, Australian-Indian missionary and translator (born 1941) Wikipedia: Graham Staines · 12 languages
1997
Billy Mackenzie, Scottish singer-songwriter (born 1957) Wikipedia: Billy MacKenzie · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1996
Israel Eldad, Polish-Israeli philosopher and author (born 1910) Wikipedia: Israel Eldad · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1994
Jean-Louis Barrault, French actor and director (born 1910) Wikipedia: Jean-Louis Barrault · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1994
Telly Savalas, American actor (born 1922) Wikipedia: Telly Savalas · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1993
Kōbō Abe, Japanese playwright and photographer (born 1924) Wikipedia: Kōbō Abe · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
1991
Robert Choquette, Canadian author, poet and diplomat (born 1905) Wikipedia: Robert Choquette · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1989
S. Vithiananthan, Sri Lankan author and academic (born 1924) Wikipedia: S. Vithiananthan · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1987
R. Budd Dwyer, American educator and politician, 30th Treasurer of Pennsylvania (born 1939) Wikipedia: R. Budd Dwyer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1985
Arthur Bryant, English historian and journalist (born 1899) Wikipedia: Arthur Bryant · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1982
Eduardo Frei Montalva, Chilean lawyer and politician, 28th President of Chile (born 1911) Wikipedia: Eduardo Frei Montalva · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1981
Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi, Pakistani historian and academic (born 1903) Wikipedia: Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1980
Yitzhak Baer, German-Israeli historian and academic (born 1888) Wikipedia: Yitzhak Baer · 10 languages
1979
Ali Hassan Salameh, Palestinian rebel leader (born 1940) Wikipedia: Ali Hassan Salameh · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1978
Oliver Leese, English general (born 1894) Wikipedia: Oliver Leese · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1978
Herbert Sutcliffe, English cricketer and soldier (born 1894) Wikipedia: Herbert Sutcliffe · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1977
Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al Suwaiyel, Saudi Arabian diplomat (born 1916) Wikipedia: Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Suweil · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1973
Lyndon B. Johnson, American lieutenant and politician, 36th President of the United States (born 1908) Wikipedia: Lyndon B. Johnson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 175 languages
1971
Harry Frank Guggenheim, American businessman and publisher, co-founded Newsday (born 1890) Wikipedia: Harry F. Guggenheim · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1968
Duke Kahanamoku, American swimmer and water polo player (born 1890) Wikipedia: Duke Kahanamoku · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1966
Herbert Marshall, English actor (born 1890) Wikipedia: Herbert Marshall · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1964
Marc Blitzstein, American pianist and composer (born 1905) Wikipedia: Marc Blitzstein · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1959
Mike Hawthorn, English racing driver (born 1929) Wikipedia: Mike Hawthorn · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1957
Ralph Barton Perry, American philosopher and academic (born 1876) Wikipedia: Ralph Barton Perry · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1955
Jonni Myyrä, Finnish-American athlete (born 1892) Wikipedia: Jonni Myyrä · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1951
Harald Bohr, Danish mathematician and footballer (born 1887) Wikipedia: Harald Bohr · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1951
Lawson Robertson, Scottish-American sprinter and high jumper (born 1883) Wikipedia: Lawson Robertson · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1950
Alan Hale, Sr., American actor and director (born 1892) Wikipedia: Alan Hale Sr. · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1949
William Thomas Walsh, American author, poet, and playwright (born 1891) Wikipedia: William Thomas Walsh · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1945
Else Lasker-Schüler, German poet and playwright (born 1869) Wikipedia: Else Lasker-Schüler · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1931
László Batthyány-Strattmann, Hungarian physician and ophthalmologist (born 1870) Wikipedia: László Batthyány-Strattmann · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1930
Stephen Mather, American businessman and conservationist, co-founded the Thorkildsen-Mather Borax Company (born 1867) Wikipedia: Stephen Mather · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1929
R. C. Lehmann, English journalist, author, and politician (born 1856) Wikipedia: R. C. Lehmann · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1927
James Ford Rhodes, American historian and author (born 1848) Wikipedia: James Ford Rhodes · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1925
Fanny Bullock Workman, American geographer and mountain climber (born 1859) Wikipedia: Fanny Bullock Workman · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1922
Fredrik Bajer, Danish educator and politician, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1837) Wikipedia: Fredrik Bajer · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
1922
Pope Benedict XV (born 1854) Wikipedia: Pope Benedict XV · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 113 languages
1922
Camille Jordan, French mathematician and academic (born 1838) Wikipedia: Camille Jordan · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1921
George Streeter, American captain and businessman (born 1837) Wikipedia: George Streeter · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1909
Emil Erlenmeyer, German chemist and academic (born 1825) Wikipedia: Emil Erlenmeyer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1906
George Holyoake, English secularist, co-operator and newspaper editor (born 1817) Wikipedia: George Holyoake · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1901
Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (born 1819) Wikipedia: Queen Victoria · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 176 languages
1900
David Edward Hughes, Welsh-American physicist, co-invented the microphone (born 1831) Wikipedia: David Edward Hughes · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1892
Joseph P. Bradley, American lawyer and jurist (born 1813) Wikipedia: Joseph P. Bradley · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1879
Anthony Durnford, Irish colonel (born 1830) Wikipedia: Anthony Durnford · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1879
Henry Pulleine, English colonel (born 1838) Wikipedia: Henry Pulleine · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1850
Vincent Pallotti, Italian missionary and saint (born 1795) Wikipedia: Vincent Pallotti · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1840
Johann Friedrich Blumenbach, German physician, physiologist, and anthropologist (born 1752) Wikipedia: Johann Friedrich Blumenbach · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1798
Lewis Morris, American judge and politician (born 1726) Wikipedia: Lewis Morris · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1779
Jeremiah Dixon, English surveyor and astronomer (born 1733) Wikipedia: Jeremiah Dixon · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1779
Claudius Smith, American guerrilla leader (born 1736) Wikipedia: Claudius Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1767
Johann Gottlob Lehmann, German meteorologist and geologist (born 1719) Wikipedia: Johann Gottlob Lehmann · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1763
John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville, English politician, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (born 1690) Wikipedia: John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1750
Franz Xaver Josef von Unertl, Bavarian politician (born 1675) Wikipedia: Franz Xaver Josef von Unertl · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1666
Shah Jahan, Mughal emperor (born 1592) Wikipedia: Shah Jahan · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 102 languages
1599
Cristofano Malvezzi, Italian organist and composer (born 1547) Wikipedia: Cristofano Malvezzi · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1575
James Hamilton, Duke of Châtellerault (born 1516) Wikipedia: James Hamilton, Duke of Châtellerault · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1560
Wang Zhi, Chinese pirate Wikipedia: Wang Zhi (pirate) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1552
Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, English general and politician, Lord High Treasurer of England (born 1500) Wikipedia: Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1536
Bernhard Knipperdolling, German religious leader (born 1495) Wikipedia: Bernhard Knipperdolling · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1536
John of Leiden, Anabaptist leader from the Dutch city of Leiden (born 1509) Wikipedia: John of Leiden · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1517
Hadım Sinan Pasha, Ottoman politician, 32nd Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire (born ?) Wikipedia: Hadım Sinan Pasha · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 20 languages
1341
Louis I, Duke of Bourbon (born 1279) Wikipedia: Louis I, Duke of Bourbon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1188
Ferdinand II of León (born 1137) Wikipedia: Ferdinand II of León · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1170
Wang Chongyang, Chinese Daoist and co-founder of the Quanzhen School (born 1113) Wikipedia: Wang Chongyang · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1051
Ælfric Puttoc, archbishop of York Wikipedia: Ælfric Puttoc · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1001
Al-Muqallad ibn al-Musayyab, Uqaylid emir of Mosul Wikipedia: Al-Muqallad ibn al-Musayyab · 3 languages
935
Ma, empress of Southern Han Wikipedia: Empress Ma (Southern Han) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
906
He, empress of the Tang Dynasty Wikipedia: Empress He (Tang dynasty) · 5 languages
628
Anastasius of Persia, monk Wikipedia: Anastasius of Persia · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
239
Cao Rui, Chinese emperor (born 205) Wikipedia: Cao Rui · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages

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