January 3: what happened on this day in history

Events on January 3 include:

The United States launches a military operation in Venezuela, capturing president Nicolás Maduro (pictured) and his wife (2026)
Iranian General Qasem Soleimani is killed by an American airstrike near Baghdad International Airport, igniting global concerns of a potential armed conflict (2020)
United States invasion of Panama: Manuel Noriega, the deposed strongman of Panama, surrendered to American forces outside the apostolic nunciature in Panama City (1990)

This page gathers 59 events, 218 births and 96 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 69 to 2026.

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Events · United States

2026
The United States launches a military operation in Venezuela, capturing president Nicolás Maduro (pictured) and his wife. Wikipedia: United States · ✓ 4 WikipediasArchive: United States. Sports Pavilion — Catholic University of Leuven · Europeana
2020
Iranian General Qasem Soleimani is killed by an American airstrike near Baghdad International Airport, igniting global concerns of a potential armed conflict. Wikipedia: Qasem Soleimani · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1990
United States invasion of Panama: Manuel Noriega, the deposed strongman of Panama, surrendered to American forces outside the apostolic nunciature in Panama City. Wikipedia: United States invasion of Panama · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1973
CBS announced the sale of the New York Yankees professional baseball team to a group of investors headed by American businessman George Steinbrenner. Wikipedia: CBS Archive: Dopis ČBS Ladislavu Fürstovi — Historical Museum · Europeana
1961
Cold War: After a series of economic retaliations against one another, the United States severs diplomatic relations with Cuba. Wikipedia: Cold War · ✓ 3 WikipediasArchive: “Approaching an abyss”: liberalist ideology in a Norwegian Cold War business paper — GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences. Library Cologne, 2018 · Europeana
1961
The SL-1 nuclear reactor, near Idaho Falls, Idaho, is destroyed by a steam explosion in the only reactor incident in the United States to cause immediate fatalities. Wikipedia: SL-1 · ✓ 2 WikipediasArchive: Revue SL 1 — Technoseum · Europeana
1959
Alaska is admitted as the 49th U.S. state. Wikipedia: Alaska · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1953
Frances P. Bolton and her son, Oliver from Ohio, become the first mother and son to serve simultaneously in the U.S. Congress. Wikipedia: Frances P. Bolton
1947
Proceedings of the U.S. Congress are televised for the first time. Wikipedia: United States Congress
1946
Popular Canadian American jockey George Woolf suffers a concussion during a freak racing accident; he dies from the injury the following day. The annual George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award is created to honor him. Wikipedia: Canadian Americans
1938
The American health charity March of Dimes was founded as the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis to help raise money for polio research. Wikipedia: March of Dimes
1933
Minnie D. Craig becomes the first woman elected as Speaker of the North Dakota House of Representatives, the first woman to hold a Speaker position anywhere in the United States. Wikipedia: Minnie D. Craig
1913
An Atlantic coast storm sets the lowest confirmed barometric pressure reading (955.0 mb (28.20 inHg)) for a non-tropical system in the continental United States. Wikipedia: January 1913 Atlantic coast storm
1870
Construction work begins on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, United States. Wikipedia: Brooklyn Bridge · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1861
American Civil War: Delaware votes not to secede from the United States. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1777
American Revolutionary War: American forces commanded by George Washington defeated British troops at the Battle of Princeton (depicted). Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War · ✓ 5 Wikipedias

Around the world

2024
At least 91 people are killed in bombings in Kerman, Iran, during a ceremony commemorating the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani four years earlier. Wikipedia: 2024 Kerman bombings · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2023
Singapore's Jurong Bird Park permanently closes. Wikipedia: Jurong Bird Park
2019
Chang'e 4 makes the first soft landing on the far side of the Moon, deploying the Yutu-2 lunar rover. Wikipedia: Chang'e 4 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2018
For the first time in history, all five major storm surge gates in the Netherlands are closed simultaneously in the wake of a storm.
2016
In response to the execution of Nimr al-Nimr, Iran ends its diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia. Wikipedia: Nimr al-Nimr · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2015
Boko Haram militants destroy the entire town of Baga in north-east Nigeria, starting the Baga massacre and killing as many as 2,000 people. Wikipedia: Boko Haram · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2009
The cryptocurrency network of bitcoin was created when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block of the chain. Wikipedia: Cryptocurrency · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
2009
The first block of the blockchain of the decentralized payment system Bitcoin, called the Genesis block, is established by the creator of the system, Satoshi Nakamoto. Wikipedia: Payment system · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
2004
Flash Airlines Flight 604 crashed shortly after departure from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport which killed all 148 occupants on board. Wikipedia: Flash Airlines Flight 604 · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2002
Second Intifada: Israeli forces seized MV Karine A, which was carrying 50 tons of smuggled weapons on behalf of the Palestinian Authority. Wikipedia: Second Intifada · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2002
Israeli–Palestinian conflict: Israeli forces seize the Palestinian freighter Karine A in the Red Sea, finding 50 tons of weapons. Wikipedia: Israeli–Palestinian conflict · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1999
The Mars Polar Lander is launched by NASA. Wikipedia: Mars Polar Lander · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1994
Baikal Airlines Flight 130 crashes near Mamoney, Irkutsk, Russia, resulting in 125 deaths. Wikipedia: Baikal Airlines Flight 130 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1993
In Moscow, Russia, George H. W. Bush and Boris Yeltsin sign the second Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START). Wikipedia: George H. W. Bush · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1992
CommutAir Flight 4821 crashes on approach to Adirondack Regional Airport, in Saranac Lake, New York, killing two people. Wikipedia: CommutAir Flight 4821
1987
Varig Flight 797 crashes near Akouré in the Ivory Coast, resulting in 50 deaths. Wikipedia: Varig Flight 797 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1977
Apple Computer is incorporated. Wikipedia: Apple Inc. · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1976
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, comes into force. Wikipedia: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1962
Pope John XXIII excommunicates Fidel Castro. Wikipedia: Pope John XXIII · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1961
All 25 people on board Aero Flight 311 died in Finland's worst civilian air accident when the aircraft crashed near Kvevlax. Wikipedia: Aero Flight 311
1961
A protest by agricultural workers in Baixa de Cassanje, Portuguese Angola, turns into a revolt, opening the Angolan War of Independence, the first of the Portuguese Colonial Wars. Wikipedia: Baixa de Cassanje · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1958
The West Indies Federation is formed. Wikipedia: West Indies Federation · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1957
The Hamilton Watch Company introduces the first electric watch. Wikipedia: Hamilton Watch Company · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1956
A fire damages the top part of the Eiffel Tower. Wikipedia: Eiffel Tower
1949
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Philippines, is established. Wikipedia: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
1944
World War II: US flying ace Major Greg "Pappy" Boyington is shot down in his Vought F4U Corsair by Captain Masajiro Kawato flying a Mitsubishi A6M Zero. Wikipedia: World War II
1941
Second World War: As part of Operation Compass, Australian and United Kingdom forces attacked Italian forces at the Battle of Bardia in Egypt. Wikipedia: World War II
1920
Over 640 are killed after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes the Mexican states Puebla and Veracruz. Wikipedia: 1920 Xalapa earthquake · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1913
First Balkan War: Greece completes its capture of the eastern Aegean island of Chios, as the last Ottoman forces on the island surrender. Wikipedia: First Balkan War
1911
An earthquake registering 7.7 Mw destroyed Almaty in Russian Turkestan. Wikipedia: 1911 Kebin earthquake · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1911
A gun battle in the East End of London left two dead and sparked a political row over the operational involvement of Winston Churchill, then Home Secretary. Wikipedia: Siege of Sidney Street · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1885
Sino-French War: Beginning of the Battle of Núi Bop. Wikipedia: Sino-French War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1871
In the Battle of Bapaume, an engagement in the Franco-Prussian War, General Louis Faidherbe's forces bring about a Prussian retreat. Wikipedia: Battle of Bapaume (1871) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1868
Meiji Restoration in Japan: The Tokugawa shogunate is abolished; agents of Satsuma and Chōshū seize power. Wikipedia: Meiji Restoration · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1848
Joseph Jenkins Roberts is sworn in as the first president of Liberia. Wikipedia: Joseph Jenkins Roberts · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1833
Captain James Onslow, in the Clio, reasserts British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. Wikipedia: Reassertion of British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (1833) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1815
Austria, the United Kingdom, and France form a secret defensive alliance against Prussia and Russia. Wikipedia: Prussia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1749
The first issue of Berlingske, Denmark's oldest continually operating newspaper, was published. Wikipedia: Berlingske · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1749
Benning Wentworth issues the first of the New Hampshire Grants, leading to the establishment of Vermont. Wikipedia: Benning Wentworth
1653
By the Coonan Cross Oath, the Eastern Church in India cuts itself off from colonial Portuguese tutelage. Wikipedia: Coonan Cross Oath · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1521
Pope Leo X issued the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem, excommunicating Martin Luther for refusing to retract 41 alleged errors found in his 95 Theses and other writings. Wikipedia: Pope Leo X · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
250
Decius ordered all people in the Roman Empire (except Jews) to perform a sacrifice to the Roman gods, resulting in widespread persecution of Christians. Wikipedia: Decius · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
69
The Roman legions on the Rhine refuse to declare their allegiance to Galba, instead proclaiming their legate, Aulus Vitellius, as emperor. Wikipedia: AD 69 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias

World days

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Technology

2009
The cryptocurrency network of bitcoin was created when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block of the chain. Wikipedia: Cryptocurrency · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
2009
The first block of the blockchain of the decentralized payment system Bitcoin, called the Genesis block, is established by the creator of the system, Satoshi Nakamoto. Wikipedia: Payment system · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1977
Apple Computer is incorporated. Wikipedia: Apple Inc. · ✓ 2 Wikipedias

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Science

1999
The Mars Polar Lander is launched by NASA. Wikipedia: Mars Polar Lander · ✓ 5 Wikipedias

Today's news: Science ›

Business

1961
Cold War: After a series of economic retaliations against one another, the United States severs diplomatic relations with Cuba. Wikipedia: Cold War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1976
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, comes into force. Wikipedia: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1957
The Hamilton Watch Company introduces the first electric watch. Wikipedia: Hamilton Watch Company · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1949
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Philippines, is established. Wikipedia: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

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Sport

1973
CBS announced the sale of the New York Yankees professional baseball team to a group of investors headed by American businessman George Steinbrenner. Wikipedia: CBS

Today's news: Sport ›

Culture

No entries.

Today's news: Culture ›

Births

2008
Raegan Revord, American actor Wikipedia: Raegan Revord · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2004
Carlos Baleba, Cameroonian footballer Wikipedia: Carlos Baleba · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2004
Toby Collyer, English footballer Wikipedia: Toby Collyer · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2004
Habib Diarra, Senegalese footballer Wikipedia: Habib Diarra · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2003
Kyle Rittenhouse, American conservative personality Wikipedia: Kyle Rittenhouse
2003
Greta Thunberg, Swedish environmental activist Wikipedia: Greta Thunberg · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
2003
Alan Virginius, French footballer Wikipedia: Alan Virginius · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2002
Nico González, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Nico González (footballer, born 2002) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2001
Deni Avdija, Israeli-Serbian basketball player Wikipedia: Deni Avdija · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2000
Leandro Barreiro, Luxembourgish footballer Wikipedia: Leandro Barreiro · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2000
João Mário, Portuguese footballer Wikipedia: João Mário (footballer, born 2000) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1998
Patrick Cutrone, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Patrick Cutrone · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1998
Emiru, American online streamer Wikipedia: Emiru
1997
Fodé Ballo-Touré, French-Senegalese footballer Wikipedia: Fodé Ballo-Touré · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1997
Jérémie Boga, French-Ivorian footballer Wikipedia: Jérémie Boga · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1997
Kyron McMaster, British Virgin Islands hurdler Wikipedia: Kyron McMaster
1996
Léo Ortiz, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Léo Ortiz · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1996
Florence Pugh, English actress Wikipedia: Florence Pugh · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1995
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, American-Jordanian basketball player Wikipedia: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
1995
Jisoo, South Korean singer and actress Wikipedia: Jisoo · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1995
Paddy Pimblett, English mixed martial artist Wikipedia: Paddy Pimblett · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1995
Kim Seol-hyun, South Korean singer and actress Wikipedia: Kim Seol-hyun · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1995
Tonny Vilhena, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Tonny Vilhena · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1994
Isaquias Queiroz, Brazilian sprint canoeist Wikipedia: Isaquias Queiroz · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1992
Doug McDermott, American basketball player Wikipedia: Doug McDermott · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1992
Sio Siua Taukeiaho, New Zealand-Tongan rugby league player Wikipedia: Sio Siua Taukeiaho
1991
Jerson Cabral, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Jerson Cabral
1991
Özgür Çek, Turkish footballer Wikipedia: Özgür Çek
1991
Ryan Ellis, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Ryan Ellis
1991
Sébastien Faure, French footballer Wikipedia: Sébastien Faure (footballer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1991
Dane Gagai, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Dane Gagai
1991
Goo Hara, South Korean singer and actress (died 2019) Wikipedia: Goo Hara · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1991
Darius Morris, American basketball player (died 2024) Wikipedia: Darius Morris · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1991
Joonas Nättinen, Finnish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Joonas Nättinen
1990
Yoichiro Kakitani, Japanese footballer Wikipedia: Yoichiro Kakitani · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1989
Jordi Masip, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Jordi Masip · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1989
Eric Sim, American baseball player and YouTuber Wikipedia: Eric Sim
1989
Kōhei Uchimura, Japanese artistic gymnast Wikipedia: Kōhei Uchimura · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1988
Ikechi Anya, Scottish-Nigerian footballer Wikipedia: Ikechi Anya · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1988
The Completionist, American YouTuber Wikipedia: The Completionist
1988
Jonny Evans, Northern Irish footballer Wikipedia: Jonny Evans
1988
Matt Frattin, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Matt Frattin
1987
Adrián, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Adrián (footballer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1987
Reto Berra, Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender Wikipedia: Reto Berra · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1987
Kim Ok-vin, South Korean actress and singer Wikipedia: Kim Ok-vin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1986
Dana Hussain, Iraqi sprinter Wikipedia: Dana Hussain · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1986
Lloyd, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Lloyd (singer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1986
Greg Nwokolo, Indonesian footballer Wikipedia: Greg Nwokolo
1986
Nikola Peković, Montenegrin basketball player and executive Wikipedia: Nikola Peković
1986
Cedric Simmons, American-Bulgarian basketball player Wikipedia: Cedric Simmons
1986
Dmitry Starodubtsev, Russian pole vaulter Wikipedia: Dmitry Starodubtsev
1985
Nicole Beharie, American actress Wikipedia: Nicole Beharie · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1985
Linas Kleiza, Lithuanian basketball player Wikipedia: Linas Kleiza · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1985
Evan Moore, American football player Wikipedia: Evan Moore
1985
Noelle Quinn, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Noelle Quinn
1984
Billy Mehmet, English-Irish footballer Wikipedia: Billy Mehmet
1983
Katie McGrath, Irish actress Wikipedia: Katie McGrath · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1982
Peter Clarke, English footballer Wikipedia: Peter Clarke (footballer)
1982
Park Ji-yoon, South Korean singer and actress Wikipedia: Park Ji-yoon
1982
Lasse Nilsson, Swedish footballer Wikipedia: Lasse Nilsson
1981
Eli Manning, American football player Wikipedia: Eli Manning · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1980
Bryan Clay, American decathlete Wikipedia: Bryan Clay · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1980
Eli Crane, U.S. representative for Arizona's 2nd congressional district Wikipedia: Eli Crane
1980
Telly Leung, American actor, director, singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Telly Leung
1980
Angela Ruggiero, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Angela Ruggiero
1980
David Tyree, American football player Wikipedia: David Tyree · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1980
Kurt Vile, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Kurt Vile · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1980
Mary Wineberg, American sprinter Wikipedia: Mary Wineberg · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1979
Kate Levering, American actress, singer, and dancer Wikipedia: Kate Levering · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1978
Dimitra Kalentzou, Greek basketball player Wikipedia: Dimitra Kalentzou · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1978
Kimberley Locke, American singer, songwriter, and television personality Wikipedia: Kimberley Locke · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1978
Mike York, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Mike York · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1977
Lee Bowyer, English footballer and coach Wikipedia: Lee Bowyer · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1977
A. J. Burnett, American baseball player Wikipedia: A. J. Burnett · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1976
Angelos Basinas, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Angelos Basinas · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1976
Nicholas Gonzalez, American actor and producer Wikipedia: Nicholas Gonzalez · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1975
Thomas Bangalter, French DJ, musician, and producer Wikipedia: Thomas Bangalter · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1975
Jason Marsden, American actor Wikipedia: Jason Marsden · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1975
Danica McKellar, American actress and mathematician Wikipedia: Danica McKellar · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1974
Robert-Jan Derksen, Dutch golfer Wikipedia: Robert-Jan Derksen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1974
Alessandro Petacchi, Italian cyclist Wikipedia: Alessandro Petacchi · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1974
Todd Warriner, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Todd Warriner
1973
Dan Harmon, American television writer, producer, animator, and actor Wikipedia: Dan Harmon · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1971
Sarah Alexander, English actress Wikipedia: Sarah Alexander · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1971
Cory Cross, Canadian ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Cory Cross
1969
James Carter, American musician Wikipedia: James Carter (musician) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1969
Jarmo Lehtinen, Finnish racing driver Wikipedia: Jarmo Lehtinen
1969
Michael Schumacher, German racing driver Wikipedia: Michael Schumacher · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1969
Gerda Weissensteiner, Italian luger and bobsledder Wikipedia: Gerda Weissensteiner · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1966
Chetan Sharma, Indian cricketer Wikipedia: Chetan Sharma
1964
Cheryl Miller, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Cheryl Miller · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1963
Stewart Hosie, Scottish businessman and politician Wikipedia: Stewart Hosie
1963
Aamer Malik, Pakistani cricketer Wikipedia: Aamer Malik
1963
Alex Wheatle, English author and playwright (died 2025) Wikipedia: Alex Wheatle · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1962
Darren Daulton, American baseball player (died 2017) Wikipedia: Darren Daulton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1962
Gavin Hastings, Scottish rugby player Wikipedia: Gavin Hastings · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1960
Russell Spence, English racing driver Wikipedia: Russell Spence
1957
Dave Dobbyn, New Zealand singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Dave Dobbyn
1956
Mel Gibson, American-Australian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Mel Gibson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1955
Denis Walter, Australian radio host and singer Wikipedia: Denis Walter
1953
Justin Fleming, Australian playwright and author Wikipedia: Justin Fleming (author)
1953
Mohamed Waheed Hassan, Maldivian educator and politician, 5th President of the Maldives Wikipedia: Mohamed Waheed Hassan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1953
Peter Taylor, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Peter Taylor (footballer, born 1953)
1952
Esperanza Aguirre, Spanish civil servant and politician, 3rd President of the Community of Madrid Wikipedia: Esperanza Aguirre · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1952
Gianfranco Fini, Italian journalist and politician, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Wikipedia: Gianfranco Fini · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1952
Jim Ross, American professional wrestling commentator Wikipedia: Jim Ross · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1951
Linda Dobbs, English lawyer and judge Wikipedia: Linda Dobbs
1951
Gary Nairn, Australian surveyor and politician, 14th Special Minister of State (died 2024) Wikipedia: Gary Nairn
1950
Victoria Principal, American actress and businesswoman Wikipedia: Victoria Principal · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1950
Linda Steiner, American journalist and academic Wikipedia: Linda Steiner
1950
Vesna Vulović, Serbian plane crash survivor and Guinness World Record holder (died 2016) Wikipedia: Vesna Vulović · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1949
Sylvia Likens, American teenager and murder victim (died 1965) Wikipedia: Murder of Sylvia Likens
1948
Ian Nankervis, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Ian Nankervis
1947
Fran Cotton, English rugby player Wikipedia: Fran Cotton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1947
Zulema, American singer-songwriter (died 2013) Wikipedia: Zulema
1946
John Paul Jones, English bass player, songwriter, and producer Wikipedia: John Paul Jones (musician) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1946
Michalis Kritikopoulos, Greek footballer (died 2002) Wikipedia: Michalis Kritikopoulos
1945
Stephen Stills, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Stephen Stills · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1944
Blanche d'Alpuget, Australian author Wikipedia: Blanche d'Alpuget
1944
Doreen Massey, English geographer and political activist (died 2016) Wikipedia: Doreen Massey (geographer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1943
Van Dyke Parks, American singer-songwriter, musician, composer, author, and actor Wikipedia: Van Dyke Parks · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1942
John Marsden, Australian lawyer and activist (died 2006) Wikipedia: John Marsden (lawyer)
1942
John Thaw, English actor and producer, played Inspector Morse (died 2002) Wikipedia: John Thaw · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1941
Malcolm Dick, New Zealand rugby player Wikipedia: Malcolm Dick (rugby union)
1940
Bernard Blaut, Polish footballer and coach (died 2007) Wikipedia: Bernard Blaut
1940
Leo de Berardinis, Italian actor and director (died 2008) Wikipedia: Leo de Berardinis
1939
Arik Einstein, Israeli singer-songwriter and actor (died 2013) Wikipedia: Arik Einstein · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1939
Bobby Hull, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2023) Wikipedia: Bobby Hull · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1938
Robin Butler, Baron Butler of Brockwell, English academic and politician Wikipedia: Robin Butler, Baron Butler of Brockwell
1938
K. Ganeshalingam, Sri Lankan accountant and politician, Mayor of Colombo (died 2006) Wikipedia: K. Ganeshalingam
1937
Glen A. Larson, American director, producer, and screenwriter, created Battlestar Galactica (died 2014) Wikipedia: Glen A. Larson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1935
Raymond Garneau, Canadian businessman and politician Wikipedia: Raymond Garneau · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1934
Marpessa Dawn, American-French actress, singer, and dancer (died 2008) Wikipedia: Marpessa Dawn · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1934
Carla Anderson Hills, American lawyer and politician, 5th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Wikipedia: Carla Anderson Hills · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1933
Geoffrey Bindman, English lawyer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Geoffrey Bindman
1933
Anne Stevenson, American-English poet and author (died 2020) Wikipedia: Anne Stevenson
1933
Rolf Steiner, German mercenary Wikipedia: Rolf Steiner · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1932
Dabney Coleman, American actor (died 2024) Wikipedia: Dabney Coleman · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1932
Eeles Landström, Finnish pole vaulter and politician (died 2022) Wikipedia: Eeles Landström · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1930
Stephen Fabian, American illustrator (died 2025) Wikipedia: Stephen Fabian
1930
Robert Loggia, American actor and director (died 2015) Wikipedia: Robert Loggia · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1929
Sergio Leone, Italian director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1989) Wikipedia: Sergio Leone · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1929
Ernst Mahle, German-Brazilian composer and conductor (died 2025) Wikipedia: Ernst Mahle · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1929
Gordon Moore, American businessman, co-founder of Intel Corporation (died 2023) Wikipedia: Gordon Moore · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1928
Abdul Rahman Ya'kub, Malaysian lawyer and politician, 3rd Chief Minister of Sarawak (died 2015) Wikipedia: Abdul Rahman Ya'kub
1926
W. Michael Blumenthal, American economist and politician, 64th United States Secretary of the Treasury Wikipedia: W. Michael Blumenthal · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1926
George Martin, English composer, conductor, and producer (died 2016) Wikipedia: George Martin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1925
Jill Balcon, English actress (died 2009) Wikipedia: Jill Balcon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1924
Otto Beisheim, German businessman and philanthropist, founded Metro AG (died 2013) Wikipedia: Otto Beisheim · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1924
Enzo Cozzolini, Italian football player (died 1962) Wikipedia: Enzo Cozzolini
1924
André Franquin, Belgian author and illustrator (died 1997) Wikipedia: André Franquin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1924
Nell Rankin, American soprano and educator (died 2005) Wikipedia: Nell Rankin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1923
Hank Stram, American football coach and sportscaster (died 2005) Wikipedia: Hank Stram
1922
Bill Travers, English actor, director, and screenwriter (died 1994) Wikipedia: Bill Travers · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1921
Isabella Bashmakova, Russian historian of mathematics (died 2005) Wikipedia: Isabella Bashmakova · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1920
Siegfried Buback, German lawyer and politician, Attorney General of Germany (died 1977) Wikipedia: Siegfried Buback · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1919
Herbie Nichols, American pianist and composer (died 1963) Wikipedia: Herbie Nichols · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1917
Albert Mol, Dutch author and actor (died 2004)[better source needed] Wikipedia: Albert Mol · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1917
Roger Williams Straus, Jr., American journalist and publisher, co-founded Farrar, Straus and Giroux (died 2004) Wikipedia: Roger Williams Straus Jr.
1916
Betty Furness, American actress and television journalist (died 1994) Wikipedia: Betty Furness · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1916
Fred Haas, American golfer (died 2004) Wikipedia: Fred Haas
1915
Jack Levine, American painter and soldier (died 2010) Wikipedia: Jack Levine · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1912
Federico Borrell García, Spanish soldier (died 1936) Wikipedia: Federico Borrell García · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1912
Renaude Lapointe, Canadian journalist and politician (died 2002) Wikipedia: Renaude Lapointe · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1912
Armand Lohikoski, American-Finnish actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2005) Wikipedia: Armand Lohikoski
1910
Frenchy Bordagaray, American baseball player and manager (died 2000) Wikipedia: Frenchy Bordagaray
1910
John Sturges, American director and producer (died 1992) Wikipedia: John Sturges · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1909
Victor Borge, Danish-American pianist and conductor (died 2000) Wikipedia: Victor Borge · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1907
Ray Milland, Welsh-American actor and director (died 1986) Wikipedia: Ray Milland · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1906
Ulyana Barkova, Russian farm worker (died 1991) Wikipedia: Ulyana Barkova
1905
Dante Giacosa, Italian engineer (died 1996) Wikipedia: Dante Giacosa · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1905
Anna May Wong, American actress (died 1961) Wikipedia: Anna May Wong · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1901
Ngô Đình Diệm, Vietnamese lawyer and politician, 1st President of the Republic of Vietnam (died 1963) Wikipedia: Ngo Dinh Diem · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1900
Donald J. Russell, American businessman (died 1985) Wikipedia: Donald J. Russell
1898
Carolyn Haywood, American author and illustrator (died 1990) Wikipedia: Carolyn Haywood
1897
Eithne Coyle, Irish republican revolutionary, (died 1985) Wikipedia: Eithne Coyle
1897
Marion Davies, American actress and comedian (died 1961) Wikipedia: Marion Davies · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1894
ZaSu Pitts, American actress (died 1963) Wikipedia: ZaSu Pitts · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1892
J.R.R. Tolkien, English writer, poet, and philologist (died 1973) Wikipedia: J. R. R. Tolkien · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1887
August Macke, German-French painter (died 1914) Wikipedia: August Macke · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1886
John Gould Fletcher, American poet and author (died 1950) Wikipedia: John Gould Fletcher · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1886
Arthur Mailey, Australian cricketer (died 1967) Wikipedia: Arthur Mailey · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1885
Harry Elkins Widener, American businessman (died 1912) Wikipedia: Harry Elkins Widener · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1884
Raoul Koczalski, Polish pianist and composer (died 1948) Wikipedia: Raoul Koczalski · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1883
Clement Attlee, English soldier, lawyer, and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (died 1967) Wikipedia: Clement Attlee · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1883
Duncan Gillis, Canadian discus thrower and hammer thrower (died 1963) Wikipedia: Duncan Gillis
1880
Francis Browne, Irish Jesuit priest and photographer (died 1960) Wikipedia: Francis Browne · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1877
Josephine Hull, American actress (died 1957) Wikipedia: Josephine Hull · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1876
Wilhelm Pieck, German carpenter and politician, 1st President of the German Democratic Republic (died 1960) Wikipedia: Wilhelm Pieck · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1873
Ichizō Kobayashi, Japanese businessman and art collector, founded the Hankyu Hanshin Holdings (died 1957) Wikipedia: Ichizō Kobayashi
1870
Henry Handel Richardson, Australian-English author (died 1946) Wikipedia: Henry Handel Richardson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1865
Henry Lytton, English actor (died 1936) Wikipedia: Henry Lytton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1862
Matthew Nathan, English soldier and politician, 13th Governor of Queensland (died 1939) Wikipedia: Matthew Nathan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1861
Ernest Renshaw, English tennis player (died 1899) Wikipedia: Ernest Renshaw · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1861
William Renshaw, English tennis player (died 1904) Wikipedia: William Renshaw · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1855
Hubert Bland, English businessman (died 1914) Wikipedia: Hubert Bland · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1853
Sophie Elkan, Swedish writer (died 1921) Wikipedia: Sophie Elkan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1847
Ettore Marchiafava, Italian physician (died 1935) Wikipedia: Ettore Marchiafava · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1840
Father Damien, Flemish priest and missionary (died 1889) Wikipedia: Father Damien · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1836
Sakamoto Ryōma, Japanese samurai and rebel leader (died 1867) Wikipedia: Sakamoto Ryōma · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1831
Savitribai Phule, Indian poet, educator, and activist (died 1897) Wikipedia: Savitribai Phule · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1819
Charles Piazzi Smyth, Italian-Scottish astronomer and academic (died 1900) Wikipedia: Charles Piazzi Smyth · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1816
Samuel C. Pomeroy, American businessman and politician (died 1891) Wikipedia: Samuel C. Pomeroy · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1810
Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie, French geographer, ethnologist, linguist, and astronomer (died 1897) Wikipedia: Antoine Thomson d'Abbadie · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1806
Henriette Sontag, German soprano and actress (died 1854) Wikipedia: Henriette Sontag · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1803
Douglas William Jerrold, English journalist and playwright (died 1857) Wikipedia: Douglas William Jerrold · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1802
Charles Pelham Villiers, English lawyer and politician (died 1898) Wikipedia: Charles Pelham Villiers
1793
Lucretia Mott, American activist (died 1880) Wikipedia: Lucretia Mott · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1778
Antoni Melchior Fijałkowski, Polish archbishop (died 1861) Wikipedia: Antoni Melchior Fijałkowski
1775
Francis Caulfeild, 2nd Earl of Charlemont (died 1863) Wikipedia: Francis Caulfeild, 2nd Earl of Charlemont
1760
Veerapandiya Kattabomman, Indian ruler (died 1799) Wikipedia: Veerapandiya Kattabomman
1731
Angelo Emo, Venetian admiral and statesman (died 1792) Wikipedia: Angelo Emo
1722
Fredrik Hasselqvist, Swedish biologist and explorer (died 1752) Wikipedia: Fredrik Hasselqvist · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1710
Richard Gridley, American soldier and engineer (died 1796) Wikipedia: Richard Gridley · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1698
Pietro Metastasio, Italian poet and songwriter (died 1782) Wikipedia: Pietro Metastasio · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1611
James Harrington, English political theorist (died 1677) Wikipedia: James Harrington (author) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1509
Gian Girolamo Albani, Italian cardinal (died 1591) Wikipedia: Gian Girolamo Albani · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
106 BC
Cicero, Roman philosopher, lawyer, and politician (died 43 BC) Wikipedia: Cicero · ✓ 5 Wikipedias

Deaths

2025
Jeff Baena, American filmmaker (born 1977) Wikipedia: Jeff Baena · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2025
Brenton Wood, American R&B singer-songwriter and keyboard player (born 1941) Wikipedia: Brenton Wood
2025
Niko Lekishvili, Georgian politician (born 1947) Wikipedia: Niko Lekishvili
2023
Elena Huelva, Spanish cancer activist and influencer (born 2002) Wikipedia: Elena Huelva · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2021
Eric Jerome Dickey, American author (born 1961) Wikipedia: Eric Jerome Dickey
2020
Qasem Soleimani, Iranian major general, commander of the Iranian Quds Force (born 1957) Wikipedia: Qasem Soleimani · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
2019
Herb Kelleher, American businessman, co-founder of Southwest Airlines (born 1931) Wikipedia: Herb Kelleher
2018
Colin Brumby, Australian composer (born 1933) Wikipedia: Colin Brumby
2017
H. S. Mahadeva Prasad, Indian politician (born 1958) Wikipedia: H. S. Mahadeva Prasad
2016
Paul Bley, Canadian-American pianist and composer (born 1932) Wikipedia: Paul Bley · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
2016
Peter Naur, Danish computer scientist, astronomer, and academic (born 1928) Wikipedia: Peter Naur · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2016
Bill Plager, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1945) Wikipedia: Bill Plager
2016
Igor Sergun, Russian general and diplomat (born 1957) Wikipedia: Igor Sergun
2015
Martin Anderson, American economist and academic (born 1936) Wikipedia: Martin Anderson (economist)
2015
Edward Brooke, American captain and politician, 47th Massachusetts Attorney General (born 1919) Wikipedia: Edward Brooke · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2014
Phil Everly, American singer and guitarist (born 1939) Wikipedia: Phil Everly · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2014
George Goodman, American economist and author (born 1930) Wikipedia: George Goodman
2014
Saul Zaentz, American film producer (born 1921) Wikipedia: Saul Zaentz · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2013
Alfie Fripp, English soldier and pilot (born 1913) Wikipedia: Alfie Fripp
2013
Ivan Mackerle, Czech cryptozoologist, explorer, and author (born 1942) Wikipedia: Ivan Mackerle
2013
William Maxson, American general (born 1930) Wikipedia: William Maxson
2013
Sergiu Nicolaescu, Romanian actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1930) Wikipedia: Sergiu Nicolaescu · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2012
Vicar, Chilean cartoonist (born 1934) Wikipedia: Vicar (cartoonist) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2012
Robert L. Carter, American lawyer and judge (born 1917) Wikipedia: Robert L. Carter
2012
Winifred Milius Lubell, American author and illustrator (born 1914) Wikipedia: Winifred Milius Lubell
2012
Josef Škvorecký, Czech-Canadian author and publisher (born 1924) Wikipedia: Josef Škvorecký · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2010
Gustavo Becerra-Schmidt, Chilean-German composer and academic (born 1925) Wikipedia: Gustavo Becerra-Schmidt · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2010
Mary Daly, American theologian and scholar (born 1928) Wikipedia: Mary Daly · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2009
Betty Freeman, American philanthropist and photographer (born 1921) Wikipedia: Betty Freeman
2009
Pat Hingle, American actor (born 1923) Wikipedia: Pat Hingle · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
2009
Hisayasu Nagata, Japanese politician (born 1969) Wikipedia: Hisayasu Nagata · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2008
Jimmy Stewart, Scottish racing driver (born 1931) Wikipedia: Jimmy Stewart (racing driver) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2008
Choi Yo-sam, South Korean boxer (born 1972) Wikipedia: Choi Yo-sam · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2007
William Verity, Jr., American businessman and politician, 27th United States Secretary of Commerce (born 1917) Wikipedia: William Verity Jr. · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2006
Bill Skate, Papua New Guinean politician, 5th Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (born 1954) Wikipedia: Bill Skate · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
2005
Koo Chen-fu, Taiwanese businessman and diplomat (born 1917) Wikipedia: Koo Chen-fu
2005
Egidio Galea, Maltese Roman Catholic priest, missionary, and educator (born 1918) Wikipedia: Egidio Galea
2005
Jyotindra Nath Dixit, Indian diplomat, 2nd Indian National Security Adviser (born 1936) Wikipedia: Jyotindra Nath Dixit · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2004
Des Corcoran, Australian politician, 37th Premier of South Australia (born 1928) Wikipedia: Des Corcoran
2003
Sid Gillman, American football player and coach (born 1911) Wikipedia: Sid Gillman · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
2002
Satish Dhawan, Indian engineer (born 1920) Wikipedia: Satish Dhawan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1992
Judith Anderson, Australian actress (born 1897) Wikipedia: Judith Anderson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1989
Sergei Sobolev, Russian mathematician and academic (born 1909) Wikipedia: Sergei Sobolev · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1988
Rose Ausländer, Ukrainian-German poet and author (born 1901) Wikipedia: Rose Ausländer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1981
Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone (born 1883) Wikipedia: Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1980
Joy Adamson, Austrian-Kenyan painter and conservationist (born 1910) Wikipedia: Joy Adamson · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1980
George Sutherland Fraser, Scottish poet and academic (born 1915) Wikipedia: George Sutherland Fraser
1979
Conrad Hilton, American businessman, founded the Hilton Hotels & Resorts (born 1887) Wikipedia: Conrad Hilton · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1975
Victor Kraft, Austrian philosopher from the Vienna Circle (born 1880) Wikipedia: Victor Kraft · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1970
Gladys Aylward, English missionary and humanitarian (born 1902) Wikipedia: Gladys Aylward · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1967
Mary Garden, Scottish-American soprano and actress (born 1874) Wikipedia: Mary Garden · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1967
Reginald Punnett, British scientist (born 1875) Wikipedia: Reginald Punnett · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1967
Jack Ruby, American businessman and murderer (born 1911) Wikipedia: Jack Ruby · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1966
Sammy Younge Jr., American civil rights activist (born 1944) Wikipedia: Sammy Younge Jr.
1965
Milton Avery, American painter (born 1885) Wikipedia: Milton Avery
1960
Eric P. Kelly, American journalist, author, and academic (born 1884) Wikipedia: Eric P. Kelly
1959
Edwin Muir, Scottish poet, author, and translator (born 1887) Wikipedia: Edwin Muir
1956
Alexander Gretchaninov, Russian-American pianist and composer (born 1864) Wikipedia: Alexander Gretchaninov · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1956
Dimitrios Vergos, Greek Olympian (born 1886) Wikipedia: Dimitrios Vergos
1956
Joseph Wirth, German educator and politician, Chancellor of Germany (born 1879) Wikipedia: Joseph Wirth · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1946
William Joyce, American-British pro-Axis propaganda broadcaster (born 1906) Wikipedia: William Joyce · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1945
Edgar Cayce, American psychic and author (born 1877) Wikipedia: Edgar Cayce · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1944
Jurgis Baltrušaitis, Lithuanian poet, critic, and translator (born 1873) Wikipedia: Jurgis Baltrušaitis · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1943
Walter James, Australian lawyer and politician, 5th Premier of Western Australia (born 1863) Wikipedia: Walter James (Australian politician)
1933
Wilhelm Cuno, German lawyer and politician, Chancellor of Germany (born 1876) Wikipedia: Wilhelm Cuno · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1933
Jack Pickford, Canadian-American actor, director, and producer (born 1896) Wikipedia: Jack Pickford · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1931
Joseph Joffre, French general (born 1852) Wikipedia: Joseph Joffre · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1927
Carl David Tolmé Runge, German physicist and mathematician (born 1856) Wikipedia: Carl Runge · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1923
Jaroslav Hašek, Czech journalist and author (born 1883) Wikipedia: Jaroslav Hašek · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1916
Grenville M. Dodge, American general and politician (born 1831) Wikipedia: Grenville M. Dodge
1915
James Elroy Flecker, English poet, author, and playwright (born 1884) Wikipedia: James Elroy Flecker
1911
Alexandros Papadiamantis, Greek author and poet (born 1851) Wikipedia: Alexandros Papadiamantis · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1903
Alois Hitler, Austrian civil servant (born 1837) Wikipedia: Alois Hitler · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1895
James Merritt Ives, American lithographer and businessman, co-founded Currier and Ives (born 1824) Wikipedia: James Merritt Ives
1882
William Harrison Ainsworth, English author (born 1805) Wikipedia: William Harrison Ainsworth · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1875
Pierre Larousse, French lexicographer and publisher (born 1817) Wikipedia: Pierre Larousse · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1871
Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Indian priest and saint (born 1805) Wikipedia: Kuriakose Elias Chavara · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1826
Louis-Gabriel Suchet, French general (born 1770) Wikipedia: Louis-Gabriel Suchet · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1795
Josiah Wedgwood, English potter, founded the Wedgwood Company (born 1730) Wikipedia: Josiah Wedgwood · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1785
Baldassare Galuppi, Italian composer (born 1706) Wikipedia: Baldassare Galuppi · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1743
Ferdinando Galli-Bibiena, Italian painter and architect (born 1657) Wikipedia: Ferdinando Galli-Bibiena · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1705
Luca Giordano, Italian painter and illustrator (born 1634) Wikipedia: Luca Giordano · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1701
Louis I, prince of Monaco (born 1642) Wikipedia: Louis I of Monaco · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1670
George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, English general and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (born 1608) Wikipedia: George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1656
Mathieu Molé, French politician (born 1584) Wikipedia: Mathieu Molé · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1641
Jeremiah Horrocks, English astronomer and mathematician (born 1618) Wikipedia: Jeremiah Horrocks · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1571
Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg (born 1505) Wikipedia: Joachim II Hector · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
1543
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo, Portuguese explorer and navigator (born 1499) Wikipedia: Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1501
Ali-Shir Nava'i, Turkic poet, linguist, and mystic (born 1441) Wikipedia: Ali-Shir Nava'i · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
1437
Catherine of Valois, Queen Consort of Henry V (born 1401) Wikipedia: Catherine of Valois · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1322
Philip V, king of France (born 1292) Wikipedia: Philip V of France · ✓ 5 Wikipedias
1098
Walkelin, Norman bishop of Winchester Wikipedia: Walkelin
1028
Fujiwara no Yukinari, Japanese calligrapher (born 972) Wikipedia: Fujiwara no Yukinari · ✓ 2 Wikipedias
1028
Fujiwara no Michinaga, Japanese nobleman (born 966) Wikipedia: Fujiwara no Michinaga · ✓ 4 Wikipedias
323
Emperor Yuan of Jin, Chinese emperor (born 276) Wikipedia: Emperor Yuan of Jin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias
236
Anterus, pope of the Catholic Church Wikipedia: Pope Anterus · ✓ 5 Wikipedias

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