January 31: what happened on this day in history

Events on January 31 include:

Med Jets Flight 056 crashes near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, killing 8 people and injuring 23 (2025)
The last Boeing 747, the first wide-body airliner, is delivered to Atlas Air and operated for ApexLogistics. The aircraft was registered as N863GT and named "Empower" (2023)
Emergency officials in Boston mistakenly identified LED placards depicting characters from Aqua Teen Hunger Force as IEDs, causing a panic (2007)

This page gathers 61 events, 192 births and 86 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 314 to 2025.

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Events · United States

2025
Med Jets Flight 056 crashes near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, killing 8 people and injuring 23. Wikipedia: Med Jets Flight 056 · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2023
The last Boeing 747, the first wide-body airliner, is delivered to Atlas Air and operated for ApexLogistics. The aircraft was registered as N863GT and named "Empower". Wikipedia: Boeing 747 · 88 languagesArchive: Flugzeugmodell Boeing 747 — Media library of Art and Visual History of Humboldt University of Berlin · Europeana
2007
Emergency officials in Boston mistakenly identified LED placards depicting characters from Aqua Teen Hunger Force as IEDs, causing a panic. Wikipedia: Aqua Teen Hunger Force · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2000
Alaska Airlines Flight 261, experiencing problems with its horizontal stabilizer system, crashed in the Pacific Ocean off Anacapa Island, California, killing all 88 people on board. Wikipedia: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1988
Doug Williams became the first African-American quarterback to play in the Super Bowl, leading the Washington Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XXII. Wikipedia: Doug Williams (quarterback) · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1978
The Crown of St. Stephen (also known as the Holy Crown of Hungary) goes on public display after being returned to Hungary from the United States, where it was held after World War II. Wikipedia: Holy Crown of Hungary · 43 languages
1971
Apollo program: Apollo 14: Astronauts Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell, aboard a Saturn V, lift off for a mission to the Fra Mauro Highlands on the Moon. Wikipedia: Apollo program · 102 languages
1971
The Winter Soldier Investigation, organized by the Vietnam Veterans Against the War to publicize alleged war crimes and atrocities by Americans and allies in Vietnam, begins in Detroit. Wikipedia: Winter Soldier Investigation · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1968
Vietnam War: Viet Cong guerrillas attack the United States embassy in Saigon, and other attacks, in the early morning hours, later grouped together as the Tet Offensive. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · 168 languages
1961
Aboard NASA's Mercury-Redstone 2, the chimpanzee Ham became the first hominid to be launched into outer space. Wikipedia: NASA · 184 languages
1958
Cold War: Space Race: The Explorer 1, the first successful American satellite, detects the Van Allen radiation belt. Wikipedia: Space Race · 74 languages
1957
A DC-7B operated by Douglas Aircraft collided in mid-air with a U.S. Air Force F-89 and crashed into a schoolyard in Pacoima, California. Wikipedia: Douglas DC-7 · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1949
These Are My Children, the first television daytime soap opera, is broadcast by the NBC station in Chicago, United States. Wikipedia: These Are My Children · 4 languages
1945
US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution of an American soldier since the Civil War. Wikipedia: Eddie Slovik · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1944
World War II: American forces land on Kwajalein Atoll and other islands in the Japanese-held Marshall Islands. Wikipedia: Kwajalein Atoll · 46 languages
1944
World War II: During the Anzio campaign, the 1st Ranger Battalion (Darby's Rangers) is destroyed behind enemy lines in a heavily outnumbered encounter at Battle of Cisterna, Italy. Wikipedia: Battle of Anzio · 36 languages
1865
American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, abolishing slavery, and submits it to the states for ratification. Wikipedia: American Civil War · 170 languages
1865
American Civil War: Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief of all Confederate armies. Wikipedia: Confederate States of America · 97 languages
1862
Alvan Graham Clark discovers the white dwarf star Sirius B, a companion of Sirius, through an 18.5-inch (47 cm) telescope now located at Northwestern University. Wikipedia: Alvan Graham Clark · 22 languages
1850
Ute Wars: On behalf of Utah territorial governor Brigham Young, militia leader Daniel H. Wells drafted an order for the Utah Territorial Militia to exterminate Timpanogos men deemed hostile, leading to the Provo River Massacre. Wikipedia: Ute Wars · 4 languages
1848
John C. Frémont is court-martialed for mutiny and disobeying orders. Wikipedia: John C. Frémont · 38 languages
1846
After the Milwaukee Bridge War, the United States towns of Juneautown and Kilbourntown unify to create the City of Milwaukee. Wikipedia: Milwaukee Bridge War · ✓ Wikidata · 141 languages
1827
Mexican soldiers and Texan militiamen marched into Nacogdoches, Texas, to end the Fredonian Rebellion. Wikipedia: Nacogdoches, Texas · 49 languages

Around the world

2022
Sue Gray, a senior civil servant in the United Kingdom, publishes an initial version of her report on the Downing Street Partygate controversy. Wikipedia: Sue Gray, Baroness Gray of Tottenham · 8 languages
2020
The United Kingdom's membership within the European Union ceases in accordance with Article 50, after 47 years of being a member state. Wikipedia: United Kingdom · 396 languages
2019
Abdullah of Pahang is sworn in as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia. Wikipedia: Abdullah of Pahang · 49 languages
2013
A gas leak underneath the Pemex Executive Tower in Mexico City caused an explosion (aftermath pictured) that killed at least 37 people and injured another 121. Wikipedia: Torre Ejecutiva Pemex · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2009
At least 113 people are killed in Kenya and over 200 injured following an oil spillage ignition in Molo, days after a massive fire at a Nakumatt supermarket in Nairobi killed at least 25 people. Wikipedia: Kenya · 337 languages
2003
The Waterfall rail accident occurs near Waterfall, New South Wales, Australia. Wikipedia: Waterfall rail accident · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2001
In the Netherlands, a Scottish court convicts Libyan Abdelbaset al-Megrahi and acquits another Libyan citizen for their part in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988. Wikipedia: Libya · 333 languages
2001
Two Japan Airlines planes nearly collide over Suruga Bay in Japan. Wikipedia: Japan Airlines · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1997
Final Fantasy VII, the first video game in the Final Fantasy franchise to use 3-D computer graphics, was released. Wikipedia: Final Fantasy VII · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1996
An explosives-filled truck rams into the gates of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in Colombo, killing at least 86 people and injuring 1,400. Wikipedia: Colombo Central Bank bombing · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1966
The Soviet Union launches the unmanned Luna 9 spacecraft as part of the Luna program. Wikipedia: Soviet Union · 282 languages
1953
A North Sea flood causes over 1,800 deaths in the Netherlands and over 300 in the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: North Sea flood of 1953 · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1951
United Nations Security Council Resolution 90 relating to the Korean War is adopted. Wikipedia: United Nations Security Council Resolution 90 · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1946
Cold War: Yugoslavia's new constitution, modeling that of the Soviet Union, establishes six constituent republics (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia). Wikipedia: Cold War · 210 languages
1946
The Democratic Republic of Vietnam introduces the đồng to replace the French Indochinese piastre at par. Wikipedia: North Vietnam · 83 languages
1945
World War II: About 3,000 inmates from the Stutthof concentration camp are forcibly marched into the Baltic Sea at Palmnicken (now Yantarny, Russia) and executed. Wikipedia: Stutthof concentration camp · 40 languages
1945
World War II: The end of fighting in the Battle of Hill 170 during the Burma Campaign, in which the British 3 Commando Brigade repulsed a Japanese counterattack on their positions and precipitated a general retirement from the Arakan Peninsula. Wikipedia: Battle of Hill 170 · 6 languages
1943
World War II: German field marshal Friedrich Paulus surrenders to the Soviets at Stalingrad, followed two days later by the remainder of his Sixth Army, ending one of the war's fiercest battles. Wikipedia: Friedrich Paulus · 68 languages
1942
World War II: Allied forces are defeated by the Japanese at the Battle of Malaya and retreat to Singapore. Wikipedia: World War II · 291 languages
1928
Leon Trotsky is exiled to Alma-Ata. Wikipedia: Leon Trotsky · 185 languages
1919
Intense rioting over labour conditions broke out in Glasgow, Scotlan. Wikipedia: Battle of George Square · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1918
A series of accidental collisions due to poor visibility leads to the loss of two Royal Navy submarines with over a hundred lives, and damage to another five British warships. Wikipedia: Battle of May Island · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1918
Finnish Civil War: The Suinula massacre, which changes the nature of the war in a more hostile direction, takes place in Kangasala. Wikipedia: Finnish Civil War · 60 languages
1917
World War I: Kaiser Wilhelm II orders the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare. Wikipedia: Wilhelm II · 130 languages
1915
World War I: Germany is the first to make large-scale use of poison gas in warfare in the Battle of Bolimów against Russia. Wikipedia: World War I · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1901
Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters premieres at Moscow Art Theatre in Russia. Wikipedia: Anton Chekhov · 240 languages
1900
Datu Muhammad Salleh, leader of a series of major disturbances in North Borneo, was shot dead in Tambunan, but his followers did not give up for five more years. Wikipedia: Mat Salleh Rebellion · 6 languages
1891
History of Portugal: The first attempt at a Portuguese republican revolution breaks out in the northern city of Porto. Wikipedia: History of Portugal (1834–1910) · 5 languages
1814
Gervasio Antonio de Posadas becomes Supreme Director of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata (present-day Argentina). Wikipedia: Gervasio Antonio de Posadas · 18 languages
1747
The London Lock Hospital, the first voluntary hospital specialising in the treatment of venereal diseases, opened. Wikipedia: London Lock Hospital · 4 languages
1703
Forty-seven rōnin, under the command of Ōishi Kuranosuke, avenged the death of their master, by killing Kira Yoshinaka. Wikipedia: Forty-seven rōnin · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1609
Wisselbank of Amsterdam established Wikipedia: Bank of Amsterdam · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1606
Gunpowder Plot: Four of the conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, are executed for treason by hanging, drawing and quartering, for plotting against Parliament and King James. Wikipedia: Gunpowder Plot · 56 languages
1578
Eighty Years' War: Spanish forces won a crushing victory at the Battle of Gembloux, threatening the States General of the Netherlands and contributing to its move from Brussels to Antwerp. Wikipedia: Eighty Years' War · 76 languages
1504
The Treaty of Lyon ends the Italian War, confirming French domination of northern Italy, while Spain receives the Kingdom of Naples. Wikipedia: Italian Wars of 1499–1504 · 19 languages
1266
The Mudéjar of Murcia, who had rebelled against the Crown of Castile during the Mudéjar revolt of 1264–1266, surrender the city to James I of Aragon after a siege lasting a month. Wikipedia: Mudéjar · 38 languages
1208
Sverker II was defeated at the Battle of Lena by Erik Knutsson, who succeeded him as King of Sweden. Wikipedia: Sverker the Younger · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
314
Sylvester I (bust depicted), during whose pontificate many churches in Rome were constructed by Constantine the Great, began his reign as pope. Wikipedia: Pope Sylvester I · 89 languages

World days

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Technology

1997
Final Fantasy VII, the first video game in the Final Fantasy franchise to use 3-D computer graphics, was released. Wikipedia: Final Fantasy VII · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages

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Science

1971
Apollo program: Apollo 14: Astronauts Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and Edgar Mitchell, aboard a Saturn V, lift off for a mission to the Fra Mauro Highlands on the Moon. Wikipedia: Apollo program · 102 languages
1961
Aboard NASA's Mercury-Redstone 2, the chimpanzee Ham became the first hominid to be launched into outer space. Wikipedia: NASA · 184 languages
1958
Cold War: Space Race: The Explorer 1, the first successful American satellite, detects the Van Allen radiation belt. Wikipedia: Space Race · 74 languages
1862
Alvan Graham Clark discovers the white dwarf star Sirius B, a companion of Sirius, through an 18.5-inch (47 cm) telescope now located at Northwestern University. Wikipedia: Alvan Graham Clark · 22 languages
1966
The Soviet Union launches the unmanned Luna 9 spacecraft as part of the Luna program. Wikipedia: Soviet Union · 282 languages

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Business

1996
An explosives-filled truck rams into the gates of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka in Colombo, killing at least 86 people and injuring 1,400. Wikipedia: Colombo Central Bank bombing · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1609
Wisselbank of Amsterdam established Wikipedia: Bank of Amsterdam · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages

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Sport

1988
Doug Williams became the first African-American quarterback to play in the Super Bowl, leading the Washington Redskins to victory in Super Bowl XXII. Wikipedia: Doug Williams (quarterback) · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages

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Culture

1949
These Are My Children, the first television daytime soap opera, is broadcast by the NBC station in Chicago, United States. Wikipedia: These Are My Children · 4 languages
1901
Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters premieres at Moscow Art Theatre in Russia. Wikipedia: Anton Chekhov · 240 languages

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Births

2006
Sára Bejlek, Czech tennis player Wikipedia: Sára Bejlek · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2006
Gianluca Prestianni, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Gianluca Prestianni · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2002
Hong Ye-ji, South Korean actress Wikipedia: Hong Ye-ji · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2002
Beñat Turrientes, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Beñat Turrientes · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
2000
Julián Alvarez, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Julián Alvarez · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
1998
Beto, Portuguese and Bissau-Guinean footballer Wikipedia: Beto (footballer, born 1998) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1998
Jalen McDaniels, American basketball player Wikipedia: Jalen McDaniels · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1997
Arnaut Danjuma, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Arnaut Danjuma · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1997
Donte DiVincenzo, American basketball player Wikipedia: Donte DiVincenzo · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1997
Miyeon, South Korean singer and actress Wikipedia: Miyeon · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1996
Joel Courtney, American actor Wikipedia: Joel Courtney · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1996
Nikita Dragun, American YouTuber Wikipedia: Nikita Dragun · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1994
Kenneth Zohore, Danish footballer Wikipedia: Kenneth Zohore · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1993
Qiu Bo, Chinese diver Wikipedia: Qiu Bo · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1992
Tyler Seguin, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Tyler Seguin · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1990
Cro, German rapper Wikipedia: Cro (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1990
Nicolás Laprovíttola, Argentine basketball player Wikipedia: Nicolás Laprovíttola · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1989
Tommy La Stella, American baseball player Wikipedia: Tommy La Stella · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1988
Brett Pitman, English footballer Wikipedia: Brett Pitman · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1988
Taijo Teniste, Estonian footballer Wikipedia: Taijo Teniste · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1987
Marcus Mumford, American-English singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Marcus Mumford · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1986
Walter Dix, American sprinter Wikipedia: Walter Dix · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1986
Megan Ellison, American film producer, founded Annapurna Pictures Wikipedia: Megan Ellison · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1986
George Elokobi, Cameroonian footballer Wikipedia: George Elokobi · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1986
Yves Ma-Kalambay, Belgian footballer Wikipedia: Yves Ma-Kalambay · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1986
Pauline Parmentier, French tennis player Wikipedia: Pauline Parmentier · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1985
Adam Federici, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Adam Federici · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1984
Vernon Davis, American football player Wikipedia: Vernon Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1984
Mikhail Grabovski, German-Belarusian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Mikhail Grabovski · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1983
Fabio Quagliarella, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Fabio Quagliarella · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1982
Maret Ani, Estonian tennis player Wikipedia: Maret Ani · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1982
Allan McGregor, Scottish footballer Wikipedia: Allan McGregor · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1982
Jānis Sprukts, Latvian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jānis Sprukts · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1981
Julio Arca, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Julio Arca · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1981
Mark Cameron, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Mark Cameron (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1981
Gemma Collins, English media personality and businesswoman Wikipedia: Gemma Collins · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1981
Justin Timberlake, American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor Wikipedia: Justin Timberlake · ✓ Wikidata · 111 languages
1980
James Adomian, American comedian, actor, and screenwriter Wikipedia: James Adomian · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1980
Gary Doherty, Irish footballer Wikipedia: Gary Doherty · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1980
Shim Yi-young, South Korean actress Wikipedia: Shim Yi-young · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1980
Clarissa Ward, British-American television journalist Wikipedia: Clarissa Ward · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1979
Daniel Tammet, English author and educator Wikipedia: Daniel Tammet · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1978
Fabián Caballero, Argentine footballer and manager Wikipedia: Fabián Caballero · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1977
Bobby Moynihan, American actor and comedian Wikipedia: Bobby Moynihan · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1977
Kerry Washington, American actress Wikipedia: Kerry Washington · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
1976
Traianos Dellas, Greek footballer and manager Wikipedia: Traianos Dellas · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1976
Buddy Rice, American racing driver Wikipedia: Buddy Rice · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1975
Preity Zinta, Indian actress, producer, and television host Wikipedia: Preity Zinta · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
1974
Othella Harrington, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Othella Harrington · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1974
Ariel Pestano, Cuban baseball player Wikipedia: Ariel Pestano · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1973
Portia de Rossi, Australian-American actress Wikipedia: Portia de Rossi · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
1971
Patricia Velásquez, Venezuelan model and actress Wikipedia: Patricia Velásquez · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1970
Minnie Driver, English singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Minnie Driver · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1970
Danny Michel, Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Danny Michel · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1969
Dov Charney, Canadian-American fashion designer and businessman, founded American Apparel Wikipedia: Dov Charney · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1969
Daniel Moder, American cinematographer Wikipedia: Daniel Moder · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1968
John Collins, Scottish footballer and manager Wikipedia: John Collins (footballer, born 1968) · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1968
Matt King, English actor, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Matt King (comedian) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1968
Ulrica Messing, Swedish politician, 2nd Swedish Minister for Infrastructure Wikipedia: Ulrica Messing · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1968
Patrick Stevens, Belgian sprinter Wikipedia: Patrick Stevens · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1967
Fat Mike, American singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer Wikipedia: Fat Mike · 20 languages
1966
Dexter Fletcher, English actor and director Wikipedia: Dexter Fletcher · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1966
Thant Myint-U, Myanmar historian, diplomat, conservationist, and former presidential advisor. Wikipedia: Thant Myint-U · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1965
Giorgos Gasparis, Greek basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Greece men's national basketball team · 40 languages
1965
Ofra Harnoy, Israeli-Canadian cellist Wikipedia: Ofra Harnoy · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1965
Peter Sagal, American author and radio host Wikipedia: Peter Sagal · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1964
Martha MacCallum, American journalist Wikipedia: Martha MacCallum · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1964
Dawn Prince-Hughes, American scientist Wikipedia: Dawn Prince-Hughes · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1963
Gwen Graham, American lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Gwen Graham · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1962
Bruce McGuire, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Bruce McGuire · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1961
Elizabeth Barker, Baroness Barker, English politician Wikipedia: Elizabeth Barker, Baroness Barker · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1961
Fatou Bensouda, Gambian lawyer and judge Wikipedia: Fatou Bensouda · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1961
Lloyd Cole, English singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Lloyd Cole · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1960
Akbar Ganji, Iranian journalist and author Wikipedia: Akbar Ganji · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1960
Grant Morrison, Scottish author and screenwriter Wikipedia: Grant Morrison · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1960
Željko Šturanović, Montenegrin politician, 31st Prime Minister of Montenegro (died 2014) Wikipedia: Željko Šturanović · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1959
Anthony LaPaglia, Australian actor and producer Wikipedia: Anthony LaPaglia · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1959
Kelly Lynch, American model and actress Wikipedia: Kelly Lynch · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1958
Armin Reichel, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Armin Reichel · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1957
Shirley Babashoff, American swimmer Wikipedia: Shirley Babashoff · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1956
John Lydon, English singer-songwriter Wikipedia: John Lydon · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
1956
Guido van Rossum, Dutch programmer, creator of the Python programming language Wikipedia: Guido van Rossum · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1955
Virginia Ruzici, Romanian tennis player and manager Wikipedia: Virginia Ruzici · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1954
Faoud Bacchus, Guyanese cricketer Wikipedia: Faoud Bacchus · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1954
Adrian Vandenberg, Dutch guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Adrian Vandenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1951
Harry Wayne Casey, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer Wikipedia: Harry Wayne Casey · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1950
Denise Fleming, American author and illustrator Wikipedia: Denise Fleming · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1950
Alexander Korzhakov, Russian general and bodyguard Wikipedia: Alexander Korzhakov · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1950
Janice Rebibo, American-Israeli author and poet (died 2015) Wikipedia: Janice Rebibo · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1949
Johan Derksen, Dutch footballer and journalist Wikipedia: Johan Derksen · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1949
Norris Church Mailer, American model and educator (died 2010) Wikipedia: Norris Church Mailer · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1949
Ken Wilber, American sociologist, philosopher, and author Wikipedia: Ken Wilber · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1948
Volkmar Groß, German footballer (died 2014) Wikipedia: Volkmar Groß · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1948
Muneo Suzuki, Japanese politician Wikipedia: Muneo Suzuki · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1947
Jonathan Banks, American actor Wikipedia: Jonathan Banks · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1947
Matt Minglewood, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Matt Minglewood · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1947
Nolan Ryan, American baseball player Wikipedia: Nolan Ryan · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1947
Glynn Turman, American actor Wikipedia: Glynn Turman · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1946
Mike Carlton, Australian journalist and radio host Wikipedia: Mike Carlton · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1946
Terry Kath, American guitarist and singer-songwriter (died 1978) Wikipedia: Terry Kath · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1946
Medin Zhega, Albanian footballer and manager (died 2012) Wikipedia: Medin Zhega · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1945
Rynn Berry, American historian and author (died 2014) Wikipedia: Rynn Berry · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1945
Brenda Hale, Baroness Hale of Richmond, English lawyer, judge, and academic Wikipedia: Brenda Hale, Baroness Hale of Richmond · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1945
Joseph Kosuth, American sculptor and theorist Wikipedia: Joseph Kosuth · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1944
John Inverarity, Australian cricketer and coach Wikipedia: John Inverarity · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1944
Charlie Musselwhite, American musician and singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Charlie Musselwhite · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1942
Daniela Bianchi, Italian actress Wikipedia: Daniela Bianchi · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1942
Derek Jarman, English director, stage designer, and author (died 1994) Wikipedia: Derek Jarman · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1941
Len Chappell, American basketball player (died 2018) Wikipedia: Len Chappell · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1941
Dick Gephardt, American lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Dick Gephardt · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1941
Gerald McDermott, American author and illustrator (died 2012) Wikipedia: Gerald McDermott · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1941
Jessica Walter, American actress (died 2021) Wikipedia: Jessica Walter · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1940
Kitch Christie, South African rugby player and coach (died 1998) Wikipedia: Kitch Christie · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1940
Stuart Margolin, American actor and director (died 2022) Wikipedia: Stuart Margolin · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1938
Beatrix of the Netherlands Wikipedia: Beatrix of the Netherlands · ✓ Wikidata · 101 languages
1938
Lynn Carlin, American actress Wikipedia: Lynn Carlin · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1938
James G. Watt, American lawyer and politician, 43rd United States Secretary of the Interior (died 2023) Wikipedia: James G. Watt · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1937
Regimantas Adomaitis, Lithuanian actor (died 2022) Wikipedia: Regimantas Adomaitis · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1937
Andrée Boucher, Canadian educator and politician, 39th Mayor of Quebec City (died 2007) Wikipedia: Andrée Boucher · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1937
Philip Glass, American composer Wikipedia: Philip Glass · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
1937
Suzanne Pleshette, American actress (died 2008) Wikipedia: Suzanne Pleshette · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1936
Can Bartu, Turkish footballer and basketball player (died 2019) Wikipedia: Can Bartu · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1936
Franz Ceska, Austrian diplomat (died 2026) Wikipedia: Franz Ceska · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1935
Kenzaburō Ōe, Japanese author and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2023) Wikipedia: Kenzaburō Ōe · ✓ Wikidata · 107 languages
1934
Ernesto Brambilla, Italian motorcycle racer and racing driver (died 2020) Wikipedia: Ernesto Brambilla · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1934
James Franciscus, American actor and producer (died 1991) Wikipedia: James Franciscus · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1933
Camille Henry, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 1997) Wikipedia: Camille Henry · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1933
Morton Mower, American cardiologist and inventor (died 2022) Wikipedia: Morton Mower · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1932
Miron Babiak, Polish sea captain (died 2013) Wikipedia: Miron Babiak · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1931
Ernie Banks, American baseball player and coach (died 2015) Wikipedia: Ernie Banks · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1931
Christopher Chataway, English runner, journalist, and politician (died 2014) Wikipedia: Christopher Chataway · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1930
Joakim Bonnier, Swedish racing driver (died 1972) Wikipedia: Jo Bonnier · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1930
Al De Lory, American composer, conductor, and producer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Al De Lory · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1929
Rudolf Mössbauer, German physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2011) Wikipedia: Rudolf Mössbauer · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
1929
Jean Simmons, English-American actress (died 2010) Wikipedia: Jean Simmons · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
1928
Irma Wyman, American computer scientist and engineer (died 2015) Wikipedia: Irma Wyman · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1927
Norm Prescott, American animator, producer, and composer, co-founded Filmation Studios (died 2005) Wikipedia: Norm Prescott · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1927
Julian Wojtkowski, Polish Roman Catholic prelate and theologian (died 2026) Wikipedia: Julian Wojtkowski · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1926
Tom Alston, American baseball player (died 1993) Wikipedia: Tom Alston · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1926
Chuck Willis, American singer-songwriter (died 1958) Wikipedia: Chuck Willis · 14 languages
1925
Benjamin Hooks, American minister, lawyer, and activist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Benjamin Hooks · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1923
Norman Mailer, American journalist and author (died 2007) Wikipedia: Norman Mailer · ✓ Wikidata · 87 languages
1922
Joanne Dru, American actress (died 1996) Wikipedia: Joanne Dru · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1921
John Agar, American actor (died 2002) Wikipedia: John Agar · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1921
Carol Channing, American actress, singer, and dancer (died 2019) Wikipedia: Carol Channing · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1921
E. Fay Jones, American architect, designed the Thorncrown Chapel (died 2004) Wikipedia: E. Fay Jones · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1921
Mario Lanza, American tenor and actor (died 1959) Wikipedia: Mario Lanza · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1920
Stewart Udall, American lawyer and politician, 37th United States Secretary of the Interior (died 2010) Wikipedia: Stewart Udall · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1920
Bert Williams, English footballer (died 2014) Wikipedia: Bert Williams (footballer, born 1920) · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1919
Jackie Robinson, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 1972) Wikipedia: Jackie Robinson · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1915
Bobby Hackett, American trumpet player and cornet player (died 1976) Wikipedia: Bobby Hackett · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1915
Alan Lomax, American historian, author, and scholar (died 2002) Wikipedia: Alan Lomax · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1914
Jersey Joe Walcott, American boxer and police officer (died 1994) Wikipedia: Jersey Joe Walcott · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1913
Don Hutson, American football player and coach (died 1997) Wikipedia: Don Hutson · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1909
Miron Grindea, Romanian-English journalist (died 1995) Wikipedia: Miron Grindea · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1905
John O'Hara, American author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 1970) Wikipedia: John O'Hara · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1902
Nat Bailey, Canadian businessman, founded White Spot (died 1978) Wikipedia: Nat Bailey · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1902
Tallulah Bankhead, American actress (died 1968) Wikipedia: Tallulah Bankhead · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1902
Alva Myrdal, Swedish sociologist and politician, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1986) Wikipedia: Alva Myrdal · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
1902
Julian Steward, American anthropologist (died 1972) Wikipedia: Julian Steward · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1900
Betty Parsons, American artist, art dealer and collector (died 1982) Wikipedia: Betty Parsons · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1896
Sofya Yanovskaya, Russian mathematician and historian (died 1966) Wikipedia: Sofya Yanovskaya · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1894
Isham Jones, American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (died 1956) Wikipedia: Isham Jones · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1892
Eddie Cantor, American singer-songwriter, actor, and dancer (died 1964) Wikipedia: Eddie Cantor · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1889
Frank Foster, English cricketer (died 1958) Wikipedia: Frank Foster (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1884
Theodor Heuss, German journalist and politician, 1st President of the Federal Republic of Germany (died 1963) Wikipedia: Theodor Heuss · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
1884
Mammad Amin Rasulzade, Azerbaijani scholar and politician, 1st President of The Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan (died 1955) Wikipedia: Mahammad Amin Rasulzade · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1881
Irving Langmuir, American chemist and physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1957) Wikipedia: Irving Langmuir · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
1878
Marta Sandal, Norwegian singer (died 1930) Wikipedia: Marta Sandal · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1876
Mette Bull, Norwegian actress (died 1946) Wikipedia: Mette Bull · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1872
Zane Grey, American author (died 1939) Wikipedia: Zane Grey · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1868
Theodore William Richards, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1928) Wikipedia: Theodore William Richards · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
1865
Henri Desgrange, French cyclist and journalist (died 1940) Wikipedia: Henri Desgrange · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1865
Shastriji Maharaj, Indian spiritual leader, founded BAPS (died 1951) Wikipedia: Shastriji Maharaj · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1854
David Emmanuel, Romanian mathematician and academic (died 1941) Wikipedia: David Emmanuel (mathematician) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1835
Lunalilo of Hawaii (died 1874) Wikipedia: Lunalilo · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1820
William B. Washburn, American politician, 28th Governor of Massachusetts (died 1887) Wikipedia: William B. Washburn · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1799
Rodolphe Töpffer, Swiss teacher, author, painter, cartoonist, and caricaturist (died 1846) Wikipedia: Rodolphe Töpffer · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1798
Christine Genast, German actress, singer and pianist (died 1860) Wikipedia: Christine Genast · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1797
Franz Schubert, Austrian pianist and composer (died 1828) Wikipedia: Franz Schubert · ✓ Wikidata · 174 languages
1785
Magdalena Dobromila Rettigová, Czech cookbook author (died 1845) Wikipedia: Magdalena Dobromila Rettigová · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1769
André-Jacques Garnerin, French balloonist and the inventor of the frameless parachute (died 1823) Wikipedia: André-Jacques Garnerin · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1759
François Devienne, French flute player and composer (died 1803) Wikipedia: François Devienne · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1752
Gouverneur Morris, American lawyer, politician, and diplomat, United States Ambassador to France (died 1816) Wikipedia: Gouverneur Morris · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1686
Hans Egede, Norwegian missionary and explorer (died 1758) Wikipedia: Hans Egede · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1673
Louis de Montfort, French priest and saint (died 1716) Wikipedia: Louis de Montfort · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1624
Arnold Geulincx, Flemish philosopher and academic (died 1669) Wikipedia: Arnold Geulincx · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1607
James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby (died 1651) Wikipedia: James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1597
John Francis Regis, French priest and saint (died 1640) Wikipedia: John Francis Regis · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1583
Peter Bulkley, English and later American Puritan (died 1659) Wikipedia: Peter Bulkley · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1543
Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japanese shōgun (died 1616) Wikipedia: Tokugawa Ieyasu · 85 languages
1512
Henry, King of Portugal (died 1580) Wikipedia: Henry, King of Portugal · 48 languages

Deaths

2018
Rasual Butler, American professional basketball player (born 1979) Wikipedia: Rasual Butler · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2018
Leah LaBelle, American singer (born 1986) Wikipedia: Leah LaBelle · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2017
Rob Stewart, Canadian filmmaker (born 1979) Wikipedia: Rob Stewart (filmmaker) · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2016
Terry Wogan, Irish radio and television host (born 1938) Wikipedia: Terry Wogan · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
2015
Vic Howe, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1929) Wikipedia: Vic Howe · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2015
Udo Lattek, German footballer, coach and journalist (born 1935) Wikipedia: Udo Lattek · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
2015
Lizabeth Scott, American actress (born 1922) Wikipedia: Lizabeth Scott · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
2015
Richard von Weizsäcker, German captain and politician, 6th President of Germany (born 1920) Wikipedia: Richard von Weizsäcker · ✓ Wikidata · 85 languages
2014
Anna Gordy Gaye, American songwriter and producer, co-founded Anna Records (born 1922) Wikipedia: Anna Gordy Gaye · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2014
Abdirizak Haji Hussein, Somali politician, 4th Prime Minister of Somalia (born 1924) Wikipedia: Abdirizak Haji Hussein · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2014
Miklós Jancsó, Hungarian director and screenwriter (born 1921) Wikipedia: Miklós Jancsó · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
2013
Rubén Bonifaz Nuño, Mexican poet and scholar (born 1923) Wikipedia: Rubén Bonifaz Nuño · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2013
Hassan Habibi, Iranian lawyer and politician, 1st Vice President of Iran (born 1937) Wikipedia: Hassan Habibi · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2012
Mani Ram Bagri, Indian lawyer and politician (born 1920) Wikipedia: Mani Ram Bagri · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2012
Dorothea Tanning, American painter and sculptor (born 1910) Wikipedia: Dorothea Tanning · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
2011
Bartolomeu Anania, Romanian bishop and poet (born 1921) Wikipedia: Bartolomeu Anania · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2008
František Čapek, Czech canoeist (born 1914) Wikipedia: František Čapek · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2007
Kirill Babitzin, Finnish singer, 9th in 1984 Eurovision Song Contest (born 1950), aortic aneurysm. Wikipedia: Kirka · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
2007
Molly Ivins, American journalist and author (born 1944) Wikipedia: Molly Ivins · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2007
Adelaide Tambo, South African activist and politician (born 1929) Wikipedia: Adelaide Tambo · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2006
Moira Shearer, Scottish actress and ballerina (born 1926) Wikipedia: Moira Shearer · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2004
Eleanor Holm, American swimmer and actress (born 1913) Wikipedia: Eleanor Holm · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
2004
Suraiya, Indian actress and playback singer (born 1929) Wikipedia: Suraiya · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2002
Gabby Gabreski, American colonel and pilot (born 1919) Wikipedia: Gabby Gabreski · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2001
Gordon R. Dickson, Canadian American author (born 1923) Wikipedia: Gordon R. Dickson · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
2000
Gil Kane, Latvian American author and illustrator (born 1926) Wikipedia: Gil Kane · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1999
Giant Baba, Japanese wrestler and trainer, co-founded All Japan Pro Wrestling (born 1938) Wikipedia: Giant Baba · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1997
John Joseph Scanlan, Irish American bishop (born 1930) Wikipedia: John Joseph Scanlan · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1990
Eveline Du Bois-Reymond Marcus, German zoologist and academic (born 1901) Wikipedia: Eveline Du Bois-Reymond Marcus · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1990
Rashad Khalifa, Egyptian American biochemist and academic (born 1935) Wikipedia: Rashad Khalifa · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1989
William Stephenson, Canadian captain and spy (born 1896) Wikipedia: William Stephenson · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1987
Yves Allégret, French director and screenwriter (born 1907) Wikipedia: Yves Allégret · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1985
Reginald Baker, English Australian film producer (born 1896) Wikipedia: Reginald Baker (film producer) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1985
Tatsuzō Ishikawa, Japanese author (born 1905) Wikipedia: Tatsuzō Ishikawa · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1979
Olga Olgina, Polish opera singer and teacher (born 1904) Wikipedia: Olga Olgina · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1976
Ernesto Miranda, American criminal (born 1941) Wikipedia: Ernesto Miranda · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1976
Evert Taube, Swedish author and composer (born 1890) Wikipedia: Evert Taube · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1974
Samuel Goldwyn, Polish American film producer, co-founded Goldwyn Pictures (born 1882) Wikipedia: Samuel Goldwyn · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1973
Ragnar Frisch, Norwegian economist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1895) Wikipedia: Ragnar Frisch · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
1971
Viktor Zhirmunsky, Russian historian and linguist (born 1891) Wikipedia: Viktor Zhirmunsky · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1969
Meher Baba, Indian spiritual master (born 1894) Wikipedia: Meher Baba · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1967
Eddie Tolan, American sprinter and educator (born 1908) Wikipedia: Eddie Tolan · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1966
Arthur Percival, English general (born 1887) Wikipedia: Arthur Percival · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1961
Krishna Singh, Indian politician, 1st Chief Minister of Bihar (born 1887) Wikipedia: Shri Krishna Sinha · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1960
Auguste Herbin, French painter (born 1882) Wikipedia: Auguste Herbin · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1958
Karl Selter, Estonian politician, 14th Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1898) Wikipedia: Karl Selter · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1956
A. A. Milne, English author, poet and playwright, created Winnie-the-Pooh (born 1882) Wikipedia: A. A. Milne · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
1955
John Mott, American activist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1865) Wikipedia: John Mott · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1954
Edwin Howard Armstrong, American engineer, invented FM radio (born 1890) Wikipedia: Edwin Howard Armstrong · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1944
Jean Giraudoux, French author and playwright (born 1882) Wikipedia: Jean Giraudoux · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
1933
John Galsworthy, English novelist and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1867) Wikipedia: John Galsworthy · ✓ Wikidata · 121 languages
1923
Eligiusz Niewiadomski, Polish painter and critic (born 1869) Wikipedia: Eligiusz Niewiadomski · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1911
Paul Singer, German politician (born 1844) Wikipedia: Paul Singer (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1900
John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry, Scottish nobleman (born 1844) Wikipedia: John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1892
Charles Spurgeon, English pastor and author (born 1834) Wikipedia: Charles Spurgeon · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1888
John Bosco, Italian priest and educator, founded the Salesian Society (born 1815) Wikipedia: John Bosco · ✓ Wikidata · 85 languages
1870
Cilibi Moise, Moldavian Romanian journalist and author (born 1812) Wikipedia: Cilibi Moise · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1856
11th Dalai Lama (born 1838) Wikipedia: 11th Dalai Lama · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1844
Henri Gatien Bertrand, French general (born 1773) Wikipedia: Henri-Gatien Bertrand · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1836
John Cheyne, English physician and author (born 1777) Wikipedia: John Cheyne (physician) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1828
Alexander Ypsilantis, Greek general (born 1792) Wikipedia: Alexander Ypsilantis · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1815
José Félix Ribas, Venezuelan soldier (born 1775) Wikipedia: José Félix Ribas · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1811
Manuel Alberti, Argentinian priest and journalist (born 1763) Wikipedia: Manuel Alberti · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1794
Mariot Arbuthnot, English admiral and politician, 12th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (born 1711) Wikipedia: Mariot Arbuthnot · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1790
Thomas Lewis, Irish-born American lawyer and surveyor (born 1718) Wikipedia: Thomas Lewis (Virginia politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1736
Filippo Juvarra, Italian architect and set designer, designed the Basilica of Superga (born 1678) Wikipedia: Filippo Juvarra · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1729
Jacob Roggeveen, Dutch explorer (born 1659) Wikipedia: Jacob Roggeveen · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1720
Thomas Grey, 2nd Earl of Stamford, English politician, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (born 1654) Wikipedia: Thomas Grey, 2nd Earl of Stamford · 8 languages
1686
Jean Mairet, French playwright (born 1604) Wikipedia: Jean Mairet · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1665
Johannes Clauberg, German philosopher and theologian (born 1622) Wikipedia: Johannes Clauberg · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1632
Jost Bürgi, Swiss clockmaker and mathematician (born 1552) Wikipedia: Jost Bürgi · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1615
Claudio Acquaviva, Italian priest, 5th Superior General of the Society of Jesus (born 1543) Wikipedia: Claudio Acquaviva · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1606
Guy Fawkes, English conspirator, leader of the Gunpowder Plot (born 1570) Wikipedia: Guy Fawkes · 78 languages
1606
Ambrose Rookwood, English Gunpowder Plot conspirator (born 1578) Wikipedia: Ambrose Rookwood · 8 languages
1606
Thomas Wintour, English Gunpowder Plot conspirator (born 1571) Wikipedia: Robert and Thomas Wintour · 8 languages
1580
Henry, King of Portugal (born 1512) Wikipedia: Henry, King of Portugal · 48 languages
1561
Bairam Khan, Mughalan general (born 1501) Wikipedia: Bairam Khan · 36 languages
1561
Menno Simons, Dutch minister and theologian (born 1496) Wikipedia: Menno Simons · 44 languages
1435
Xuande, emperor of China (born 1398) Wikipedia: Xuande Emperor · 40 languages
1418
Mircea I, prince of Wallachia (born 1355) Wikipedia: Mircea the Elder · 36 languages
1398
Sukō, emperor of Japan (born 1334) Wikipedia: Emperor Sukō · 29 languages
1216
Theodore II, patriarch of Constantinople Wikipedia: Theodore II of Constantinople · 17 languages
1030
William V, duke of Aquitaine (born 969) Wikipedia: William V of Aquitaine · 22 languages
985
Ryōgen, Japanese monk and abbot (born 912) Wikipedia: Ryōgen · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
876
Hemma of Altdorf, Frankish queen Wikipedia: Hemma · 23 languages
632
Máedóc of Ferns, Irish bishop and saint (born 550) Wikipedia: Máedóc of Ferns · 10 languages

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