January 4: what happened on this day in history

Events on January 4 include:

Nancy Pelosi became Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, becoming the highest-ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government (2007)
Spirit (artist's impression depicted), the first of two rovers of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission, successfully landed on Mars (2004)
Former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura is sworn in as governor of Minnesota, United States (1999)

This page gathers 52 events, 196 births and 99 deaths recorded on this day, from 46 BC to 2020.

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Events · United States

2007
Nancy Pelosi became Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, becoming the highest-ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. Wikipedia: Nancy Pelosi · 107 languages
2004
Spirit (artist's impression depicted), the first of two rovers of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission, successfully landed on Mars. Wikipedia: Spirit (rover) · 63 languages
1999
Former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura is sworn in as governor of Minnesota, United States. Wikipedia: Jesse Ventura · 44 languages
1998
A massive ice storm hits eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, continuing through January 10 and causing widespread destruction. Wikipedia: January 1998 North American ice storm · 10 languages
1989
Two American F-14 Tomcats shot down two Libyan MiG-23 Floggers that appeared to be attempting to engage them over the Gulf of Sidra. Wikipedia: Grumman F-14 Tomcat · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languagesArchive: Vier General Dynamics F-16A toestellen van het 311 squadron, in formatie met vier Grumman F-14 Tomcat toestellen van het squadron VF-74, van de US Navy, afkomst van het vliegdekschip USS Saratoga. De formatie vliegt boven de zee bij Sicilie. — Netherlands Institute for Military History · Europeana
1987
The Maryland train collision: An Amtrak train en route to Boston from Washington, D.C., collides with Conrail engines in Chase, Maryland, United States, killing 16 people. Wikipedia: 1987 Maryland train collision · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1977
The English punk-rock band Sex Pistols' lewd and disruptive behaviour at Heathrow Airport prompted the record label EMI to end their contract. Wikipedia: Punk rock · 93 languages
1946
The first day of a three-day "disastrous" tornado outbreak across the south-central United States leaves 41 people dead and at least 412 others injured. Wikipedia: Tornado outbreak of January 4–6, 1946 · 2 languages
1936
Billboard published its first music hit parade. Wikipedia: Billboard (magazine) · 79 languages
1903
Topsy, an elephant, is electrocuted by the owners of Luna Park, Coney Island. The Edison film company records the film Electrocuting an Elephant of Topsy's death. Wikipedia: Topsy (elephant) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1896
Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state. Wikipedia: Utah · ✓ Wikidata · 227 languages
1853
Solomon Northup (pictured) regained his freedom after having been sold into slavery in the American South; his memoir Twelve Years a Slave later became a bestseller. Wikipedia: Solomon Northup · 32 languages

Around the world

2020
Sembawang Hot Spring Park in Singapore reopened after being redeveloped by the National Parks Board. Wikipedia: Sembawang Hot Spring Park · 5 languages
2019
A fire in an escape room in Koszalin, Poland, killed five teenagers. Wikipedia: Koszalin escape room fire · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2018
Hennenman–Kroonstad train crash: A passenger train operated by Shosholoza Meyl collides with a truck on a level crossing at Geneva Station between Hennenman and Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa. Twenty people are killed and 260 injured. Wikipedia: Hennenman–Kroonstad train crash · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2013
A gunman kills eight people in a house-to-house rampage in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines. Wikipedia: Kawit shooting · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2010
The Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest structure, officially opened in Dubai. Wikipedia: Burj Khalifa · 140 languages
2008
A Let L-410 Turbolet crashes in the Los Roques Archipelago in Venezuela, killing 14 people. Wikipedia: Let L-410 Turbolet · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2006
Ehud Olmert becomes acting Prime Minister of Israel after the incumbent, Ariel Sharon, suffers a second, apparently more serious stroke. Wikipedia: Ehud Olmert · 86 languages
2004
Mikheil Saakashvili is elected President of Georgia following the November 2003 Rose Revolution. Wikipedia: Mikheil Saakashvili · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2000
A Norwegian passenger train departing from Trondheim, collides with a local train coming from Hamar in Åsta in Åmot Municipality; 19 people are killed and 68 injured in the accident. Wikipedia: Trondheim · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1990
In Pakistan's deadliest train accident an overloaded passenger train collides with an empty freight train, resulting in 307 deaths and 700 injuries. Wikipedia: Sukkur rail disaster · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1976
The Troubles: The Ulster Volunteer Force shoots dead six Irish Catholic civilians in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. The next day, gunmen would shoot dead ten Protestant civilians nearby in retaliation. Wikipedia: The Troubles · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1975
This date overflowed the 12-bit field that had been used in TOPS-10. There were numerous problems and crashes related to this bug while an alternative format was developed. Wikipedia: TOPS-10 · 13 languages
1973
Last of the Summer Wine, the longest-running sitcom in the world, premiered as an episode of the BBC's Comedy Playhouse. Wikipedia: Last of the Summer Wine · 15 languages
1972
Rose Heilbron (pictured) became the first female judge to sit at the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales. Wikipedia: Rose Heilbron · 10 languages
1970
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake occurred in Tonghai County, China, killing at least 15,000 people. Wikipedia: 1970 Tonghai earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1967
The Doors released their eponymous debut album. Wikipedia: The Doors · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1965
Aeroflot Flight 101/X-20 crashes on approach to Alma-Ata Airport, killing 64 people. Wikipedia: Aeroflot Flight 101/X-20 · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1959
Luna 1 becomes the first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon. Wikipedia: Luna 1 · 62 languages
1958
Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, falls to Earth from orbit. Wikipedia: Sputnik 1 · 92 languages
1956
The Greek National Radical Union is formed by Konstantinos Karamanlis. Wikipedia: National Radical Union · 8 languages
1951
Korean War: Chinese and North Korean troops captured Seoul from United Nations forces. Wikipedia: Korean War · 145 languages
1948
Burma gains its independence from the United Kingdom, becoming an independent republic. Wikipedia: Myanmar · ✓ Wikidata · 317 languages
1944
World War II: Operation Carpetbagger, involving the dropping of arms and supplies to resistance fighters in Europe, begins. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1918
The Finnish Declaration of Independence is recognized by Russia, Sweden, Germany and France. Wikipedia: Finnish Declaration of Independence · 30 languages
1912
The Scout Association is incorporated throughout the British Empire by royal charter. Wikipedia: The Scout Association · 15 languages
1909
British explorer Aeneas Mackintosh, a member of the Nimrod Expedition, escaped death by fleeing across ice floes. Wikipedia: Aeneas Mackintosh · 20 languages
1885
Sino-French War: French troops under General Oscar de Négrier defeat a numerically superior Qing force at Núi Bop in northern Vietnam. Wikipedia: Sino-French War · 37 languages
1884
The Fabian Society is founded in London, United Kingdom. Wikipedia: Fabian Society · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1878
Russo-Turkish War (1877–78): Sofia is liberated from Ottoman rule. Wikipedia: Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) · 76 languages
1863
The New Apostolic Church, a Christian and chiliastic church, is established in Hamburg, Germany. Wikipedia: New Apostolic Church · 33 languages
1854
The McDonald Islands are discovered by Captain William McDonald aboard the Samarang. Wikipedia: Heard Island and McDonald Islands · 97 languages
1844
The first issue of the Swedish-languaged Saima newspaper founded by J. V. Snellman is published in Kuopio, Finland. Wikipedia: Saima (newspaper) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1798
After his appointment as Prince of Wallachia, Constantine Hangerli arrived in Bucharest to assume the throne. Wikipedia: List of princes of Wallachia · 22 languages
1762
Great Britain declares war on Spain, which meant the entry of Spain into the Seven Years' War. Wikipedia: Spain · 396 languages
1717
The Netherlands, Great Britain, and France sign the Triple Alliance. Wikipedia: Dutch Republic · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1698
Most of London's Palace of Whitehall, the main residence of English monarchs since 1530, was destroyed by fire. Wikipedia: Palace of Whitehall · 45 languages
1649
English Civil War: The Rump Parliament votes to put Charles I on trial. Wikipedia: Rump Parliament · 22 languages
1642
English Civil War: King Charles I, accompanied by 400 soldiers, attempts to arrest five members of Parliament for treason, only to discover the men had been tipped off and fled. Wikipedia: Charles I of England · 111 languages
871
Battle of Reading: Æthelred of Wessex and his brother Alfred are defeated by a Danish invasion army. Wikipedia: Battle of Reading (871) · 16 languages
46 BC
Julius Caesar fights Titus Labienus in the Battle of Ruspina. Wikipedia: Julius Caesar · 281 languages

World days

World Braille Day Wikipedia: World Braille Day · 29 languages

Technology

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Science

2004
Spirit (artist's impression depicted), the first of two rovers of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission, successfully landed on Mars. Wikipedia: Spirit (rover) · 63 languages
1959
Luna 1 becomes the first spacecraft to reach the vicinity of the Moon. Wikipedia: Luna 1 · 62 languages
1958
Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, falls to Earth from orbit. Wikipedia: Sputnik 1 · 92 languages

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Business

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Sport

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Culture

1977
The English punk-rock band Sex Pistols' lewd and disruptive behaviour at Heathrow Airport prompted the record label EMI to end their contract. Wikipedia: Punk rock · 93 languages
1936
Billboard published its first music hit parade. Wikipedia: Billboard (magazine) · 79 languages
1903
Topsy, an elephant, is electrocuted by the owners of Luna Park, Coney Island. The Edison film company records the film Electrocuting an Elephant of Topsy's death. Wikipedia: Topsy (elephant) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1973
Last of the Summer Wine, the longest-running sitcom in the world, premiered as an episode of the BBC's Comedy Playhouse. Wikipedia: Last of the Summer Wine · 15 languages
1967
The Doors released their eponymous debut album. Wikipedia: The Doors · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages

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Births

2006
Marc Guiu, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Marc Guiu · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
2005
Rob Dillingham, American basketball player Wikipedia: Rob Dillingham · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2005
Emil Højlund, Danish footballer Wikipedia: Emil Højlund · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2005
Oscar Højlund, Danish footballer Wikipedia: Oscar Højlund · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2005
Dafne Keen, British-Spanish actress Wikipedia: Dafne Keen · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
2004
Victor Wembanyama, French basketball player Wikipedia: Victor Wembanyama · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
2003
Jaeden Martell, American actor Wikipedia: Jaeden Martell · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
2003
Kevin, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Kevin (footballer, born 2003) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2002
Vladyslav Vanat, Ukrainian footballer Wikipedia: Vladyslav Vanat · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2001
Odilon Kossounou, Ivorian footballer Wikipedia: Odilon Kossounou · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
2001
Lola Young, English singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Lola Young · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
2000
Max Aarons, English footballer Wikipedia: Max Aarons · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
2000
Facundo Colidio, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Facundo Colidio · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1999
Wessam Abou Ali, Palestinian footballer Wikipedia: Wessam Abou Ali · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1999
Daniel Arzani, Iranian-Australian footballer Wikipedia: Daniel Arzani · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1999
Jan-Niklas Beste, German footballer Wikipedia: Jan-Niklas Beste · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1999
Nico Hischier, Swiss ice hockey player Wikipedia: Nico Hischier · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1999
Jaeman Salmon, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Jaeman Salmon · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1999
Collin Sexton, American basketball player Wikipedia: Collin Sexton · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1998
Coco Jones, American singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Coco Jones · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1998
Arnoldas Kulboka, Lithuanian basketball player Wikipedia: Arnoldas Kulboka · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1998
Rodrigo Garro, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Rodrigo Garro · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1998
Liza Soberano, Filipina actress Wikipedia: Liza Soberano · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1997
Angeliño, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Angeliño · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1997
Ante Žižić, Croatian basketball player Wikipedia: Ante Žižić · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1996
Michael Dickson, Australian gridiron football player Wikipedia: Michael Dickson · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1996
Jackson Hastings, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Jackson Hastings · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1996
Marcus Ingvartsen, Danish footballer Wikipedia: Marcus Ingvartsen · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1996
Jasmine Paolini, Italian tennis player Wikipedia: Jasmine Paolini · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1995
Sarah Nurse, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Sarah Nurse · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1995
Adam Webster, English footballer Wikipedia: Adam Webster (footballer, born 1995) · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1994
Derrick Henry, American football player Wikipedia: Derrick Henry · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1993
James Michael McAdoo, American basketball player Wikipedia: James Michael McAdoo · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1993
Mahmoud Metwalli, Egyptian footballer Wikipedia: Mahmoud Metwalli · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1992
Kris Bryant, American baseball player Wikipedia: Kris Bryant · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1992
Quincy Promes, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Quincy Promes · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1991
Charles Melton, American actor Wikipedia: Charles Melton · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1990
Iago Falque, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Iago Falque · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1990
Raisel Iglesias, Cuban baseball player Wikipedia: Raisel Iglesias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1990
Toni Kroos, German footballer Wikipedia: Toni Kroos · ✓ Wikidata · 85 languages
1990
Alberto Paloschi, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Alberto Paloschi · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1989
Kevin Pillar, American baseball player Wikipedia: Kevin Pillar · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1989
Graham Rahal, American race car driver Wikipedia: Graham Rahal · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1988
Anestis Argyriou, Greek footballer Wikipedia: Anestis Argyriou · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1988
Maximilian Riedmüller, German footballer Wikipedia: Maximilian Riedmüller · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1987
Marissa Coleman, American basketball player Wikipedia: Marissa Coleman · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1987
Przemysław Tytoń, Polish footballer Wikipedia: Przemysław Tytoń · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1987
Danny Simpson, English footballer Wikipedia: Danny Simpson · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1987
Kay Voser, Swiss footballer Wikipedia: Kay Voser · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1986
Younès Kaboul, French footballer Wikipedia: Younes Kaboul · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1986
Andrei Krauchanka, Belarusian decathlete Wikipedia: Andrei Krauchanka · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1986
Russell Martin, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Russell Martin (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1986
James Milner, English footballer Wikipedia: James Milner · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
1986
Lo Mutac, American actor, comedian, musician, and writer
1985
Lenora Crichlow, British actress Wikipedia: Lenora Crichlow · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1985
Kari Aalvik Grimsbø, Norwegian handball player Wikipedia: Kari Aalvik Grimsbø · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1985
Gökhan Gönül, Turkish footballer Wikipedia: Gökhan Gönül · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1985
Al Jefferson, American basketball player Wikipedia: Al Jefferson · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1985
Jung Sung-ryong, South Korean footballer Wikipedia: Jung Sung-ryong · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1985
Ross Turnbull, English footballer and coach Wikipedia: Ross Turnbull · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1984
Javi Fuego, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Javi Fuego · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1984
Jiří Hudler, Czech ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jiří Hudler · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1983
Will Bynum, American basketball player Wikipedia: Will Bynum · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1983
Richard Rankin, Scottish film, television and theatre actor Wikipedia: Richard Rankin · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1982
Richard Logan, English footballer Wikipedia: Richard Logan (footballer, born 1982) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1982
Danny Sullivan, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Danny Sullivan (rugby league) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1982
Kang Hye-jung, South Korean actress Wikipedia: Kang Hye-jung · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1980
D'Arcy Carden, American actress and comedian Wikipedia: D'Arcy Carden · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1980
Miguel Monteiro, Portuguese footballer Wikipedia: Miguel Monteiro · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1980
Justin Ontong, South African cricketer Wikipedia: Justin Ontong · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1979
Shergo Biran, German footballer Wikipedia: Shergo Biran · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1979
Tristan Gommendy, French racing driver Wikipedia: Tristan Gommendy · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1978
Dominik Hrbatý, Slovak tennis player Wikipedia: Dominik Hrbatý · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1976
Ted Lilly, American baseball player Wikipedia: Ted Lilly · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1975
Shane Carwin, American mixed martial artist and wrestler Wikipedia: Shane Carwin · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1975
Paul Watson, English footballer Wikipedia: Paul Watson (footballer, born 1975) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1974
Danilo Hondo, German cyclist Wikipedia: Danilo Hondo · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1973
Frank Høj, Danish cyclist Wikipedia: Frank Høj · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1971
Shane Walker, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Shane Walker (rugby league, born 1971) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1971
Colin Ward, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Colin Ward (rugby league) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1970
Josh Stamberg, American actor Wikipedia: Josh Stamberg · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1969
Corie Blount, American basketball player Wikipedia: Corie Blount · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1969
Kees van Wonderen, Dutch footballer and manager Wikipedia: Kees van Wonderen · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1967
Johnny Nelson, English boxer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Johnny Nelson · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1967
David Toms, American golfer and philanthropist Wikipedia: David Toms · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1967
David Wilson, Australian rugby player Wikipedia: David Wilson (rugby union, born 1967) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1966
Deana Carter, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Deana Carter · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1965
Guy Forget, French tennis player Wikipedia: Guy Forget · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1965
Beth Gibbons, English singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Beth Gibbons · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1965
Craig Revel Horwood, Australian-English dancer, choreographer, and director Wikipedia: Craig Revel Horwood · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1965
Julia Ormond, English actress and producer Wikipedia: Julia Ormond · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1964
Susan Devoy, New Zealand squash player Wikipedia: Susan Devoy · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1964
Dot-Marie Jones, American actress and athlete Wikipedia: Dot-Marie Jones · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1964
Adrian Shelford, New Zealand rugby league player (died 2003) Wikipedia: Adrian Shelford · 1 language
1963
Dave Foley, Canadian comedian, actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Dave Foley · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1963
Till Lindemann, German singer, songwriter, and poet Wikipedia: Till Lindemann · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
1963
Martina Proeber, German diver Wikipedia: Martina Proeber · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1962
Joe Kleine, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Joe Kleine · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1961
Sidney Green, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Sidney Green (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1961
Cliff Levingston, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Cliff Levingston · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1961
Graham McTavish, Scottish actor and author Wikipedia: Graham McTavish · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1960
Gavin Miller, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Gavin Miller · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1960
Michael Stipe, American singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Michael Stipe · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1958
Matt Frewer, American-Canadian actor Wikipedia: Matt Frewer · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1958
Julian Sands, English actor (died 2023) Wikipedia: Julian Sands · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1957
Patty Loveless, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Patty Loveless · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1956
Tom Borton, American jazz saxophonist, songwriter and composer (died 2011) Wikipedia: Tom Borton · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1956
Zehava Gal-On, Israeli politician Wikipedia: Zehava Galon · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1956
Ann Magnuson, American actress and performance artist Wikipedia: Ann Magnuson · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1956
Bernard Sumner, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Bernard Sumner · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1954
Rob Kerin, Australian politician, 43rd Premier of South Australia Wikipedia: Rob Kerin · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1954
Tina Knowles, American fashion designer, founded House of Deréon Wikipedia: Tina Knowles · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1953
Norberto Alonso, Argentinian footballer Wikipedia: Norberto Alonso · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1950
Khondakar Ashraf Hossain, Bangladesh poet and academic (died 2013) Wikipedia: Khondakar Ashraf Hossain · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1949
Mick Mills, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Mick Mills · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1949
Bwanga Tshimen, Congolese footballer Wikipedia: Bwanga Tshimen · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1948
Kostas Davourlis, Greek footballer (died 1992) Wikipedia: Kostas Davourlis · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1948
Cissé Mariam Kaïdama Sidibé, Malian civil servant and politician, Prime Minister of Mali (died 2021) Wikipedia: Cissé Mariam Kaïdama Sidibé · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1947
Chris Cutler, English percussionist, lyricist and music theorist Wikipedia: Chris Cutler · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1947
Marie-Thérèse Letablier, French sociologist and academic Wikipedia: Marie-Thérèse Letablier · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1946
Arthur Conley, American singer-songwriter (died 2003) Wikipedia: Arthur Conley · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1945
Vesa-Matti Loiri, Finnish actor, musician and comedian (died 2022) Wikipedia: Vesa-Matti Loiri · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1945
Richard R. Schrock, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Richard R. Schrock · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1944
Gary Stevens, Australian rugby league player (died 2025) Wikipedia: Gary Stevens (rugby league) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1944
Alan Sutherland, New Zealand rugby player (died 2020) Wikipedia: Alan Sutherland (rugby union) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1943
Doris Kearns Goodwin, American historian and author Wikipedia: Doris Kearns Goodwin · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1943
Hwang Sok-yong, South Korean author and educator Wikipedia: Hwang Sok-yong · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1942
Bolaji Akinyemi, Nigerian political scientist, academic, and politician Wikipedia: Bolaji Akinyemi · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1942
Jim Downing, American race car driver and inventor Wikipedia: Jim Downing · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1942
John McLaughlin, English guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: John McLaughlin (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1941
George P. Cosmatos, Italian-Canadian director and screenwriter (died 2005) Wikipedia: George P. Cosmatos · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1941
Kalpnath Rai, Indian politician (died 1999) Wikipedia: Kalpnath Rai · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1940
Brian Josephson, Welsh physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Brian Josephson · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
1940
Gao Xingjian, Chinese novelist, playwright, and critic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Gao Xingjian · ✓ Wikidata · 104 languages
1938
Jim Norton, Irish stage, film and television actor Wikipedia: Jim Norton (Irish actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1938
Eberhard Wagner, German academic, linguist and author Wikipedia: Eberhard Wagner · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1937
Grace Bumbry, American operatic soprano (died 2023) Wikipedia: Grace Bumbry · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1937
Dyan Cannon, American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Dyan Cannon · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1935
Floyd Patterson, American boxer (died 2006) Wikipedia: Floyd Patterson · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1934
Rudolf Schuster, Slovak politician, 2nd President of Slovakia Wikipedia: Rudolf Schuster · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1932
Carlos Saura, Spanish director and screenwriter (died 2023) Wikipedia: Carlos Saura · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1932
Clint Hill, American Secret Service agent (died 2025) Wikipedia: Clint Hill (Secret Service) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1931
William Deane, Australian judge and politician, 22nd Governor-General of Australia Wikipedia: William Deane · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1931
Nora Iuga, Romanian poet, writer and translator Wikipedia: Nora Iuga · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1930
Sorrell Booke, American actor and director (died 1994) Wikipedia: Sorrell Booke · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1930
Don Shula, American football player and coach (died 2020) Wikipedia: Don Shula · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1929
Günter Schabowski, German journalist and politician (died 2015) Wikipedia: Günter Schabowski · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1927
Paul Desmarais, Canadian businessman and philanthropist (died 2013) Wikipedia: Paul Desmarais · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1927
Barbara Rush, American actress (died 2024) Wikipedia: Barbara Rush · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1925
Veikko Hakulinen, Finnish skier and technician (died 2003) Wikipedia: Veikko Hakulinen · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1924
Marianne Werner, German shot putter (died 2023) Wikipedia: Marianne Werner · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1920
William Colby, American intelligence officer, 10th Director of Central Intelligence (died 1996) Wikipedia: William Colby · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1920
Rosalie Crutchley, British actress (died 1997) Wikipedia: Rosalie Crutchley · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1916
Lionel Newman, American pianist and composer (died 1989) Wikipedia: Lionel Newman · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1916
Robert Parrish, American actor and director (died 1995) Wikipedia: Robert Parrish · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1913
Malietoa Tanumafili II, Samoan ruler (died 2007) Wikipedia: Malietoa Tanumafili II · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1903
Georg Elser, German carpenter and attempted assassin of Adolf Hitler (died 1945) Wikipedia: Georg Elser · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1902
John A. McCone, American businessman and politician, 6th Director of Central Intelligence (died 1991) Wikipedia: John A. McCone · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1901
C. L. R. James, Trinidadian journalist and theorist (died 1989) Wikipedia: C. L. R. James · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1900
James Bond, American ornithologist and zoologist (died 1989) Wikipedia: James Bond (ornithologist) · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1897
Chen Cheng, Chinese politician, Vice President of the Republic of China (died 1965) Wikipedia: Chen Cheng · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1896
Everett Dirksen, American politician (died 1969) Wikipedia: Everett Dirksen · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1896
André Masson, French painter and illustrator (died 1987) Wikipedia: André Masson · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1895
Leroy Grumman, American engineer and businessman, co-founded Grumman Aeronautical Engineering Co. (died 1982) Wikipedia: Leroy Grumman · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1891
Edward Brooker, English-Australian sergeant and politician, 31st Premier of Tasmania (died 1948) Wikipedia: Edward Brooker · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1889
M. Patanjali Sastri, Indian lawyer and jurist, 2nd Chief Justice of India (died 1963) Wikipedia: M. Patanjali Sastri · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1884
Guy Pène du Bois, American painter, critic, and educator (died 1958) Wikipedia: Guy Pène du Bois · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1883
Max Eastman, American author and poet (died 1969) Wikipedia: Max Eastman · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1883
Johanna Westerdijk, Dutch pathologist and academic (died 1961) Wikipedia: Johanna Westerdijk · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1881
Wilhelm Lehmbruck, German sculptor (died 1919) Wikipedia: Wilhelm Lehmbruck · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1878
A. E. Coppard, English poet and short story writer (died 1957) Wikipedia: A. E. Coppard · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1878
Augustus John, Welsh painter and illustrator (died 1961) Wikipedia: Augustus John · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1877
Gibson Gowland, English film actor (died 1951) Wikipedia: Gibson Gowland · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1877
Marsden Hartley, American painter and poet (died 1943) Wikipedia: Marsden Hartley · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1874
Josef Suk, Czech violinist and composer (died 1935) Wikipedia: Josef Suk (composer) · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1869
Tommy Corcoran, American baseball player and umpire (died 1960) Wikipedia: Tommy Corcoran · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1864
Clara Emilia Smitt, Swedish doctor and author (died 1928) Wikipedia: Clara Emilia Smitt · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1858
Carter Glass, American publisher and politician, 47th United States Secretary of the Treasury (died 1946) Wikipedia: Carter Glass · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1848
Katsura Tarō, Japanese general and politician, 6th Prime Minister of Japan (died 1913) Wikipedia: Katsura Tarō · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1839
Carl Humann, German archaeologist, architect, and engineer (died 1896) Wikipedia: Carl Humann · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1838
General Tom Thumb, American circus performer (died 1883) Wikipedia: General Tom Thumb · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1832
George Tryon, English admiral (died 1893) Wikipedia: George Tryon · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1813
Isaac Pitman, English linguist and educator (died 1897) Wikipedia: Isaac Pitman · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1809
Louis Braille, French educator, invented Braille (died 1852) Wikipedia: Louis Braille · ✓ Wikidata · 89 languages
1785
Jacob Grimm, German philologist and mythologist (died 1863) Wikipedia: Jacob Grimm · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
1737
Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau, chemist (died 1816) Wikipedia: Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1731
Karl Abraham Zedlitz, Prussian minister of education (died 1793) Wikipedia: Karl Abraham Zedlitz · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1720
Johann Friedrich Agricola, German organist and composer (died 1774) Wikipedia: Johann Friedrich Agricola · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1710
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Italian composer, violinist, and organist (died 1736) Wikipedia: Giovanni Battista Pergolesi · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1672
Hugh Boulter, English-Irish archbishop (died 1742) Wikipedia: Hugh Boulter · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1654
Lars Roberg, Swedish physician and academic (died 1742) Wikipedia: Lars Roberg · 16 languages
1581
James Ussher, Irish archbishop and historian (died 1656) Wikipedia: James Ussher · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1467
Bodo VIII, Count of Stolberg-Wernigerode (died 1538) Wikipedia: Bodo III of Stolberg-Wernigerode · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1334
Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy (died 1383) Wikipedia: Amadeus VI of Savoy · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1077
Emperor Zhezong of China (died 1100) Wikipedia: Emperor Zhezong · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
659
Ali ibn Husayn Zayn al-Abidin (died 680) Wikipedia: Ali al-Sajjad · 57 languages

Deaths

2026
Michael Reagan, American political commentator (born 1945) Wikipedia: Michael Reagan · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2025
Ana Gligić, Serbian virologist (born 1934) Wikipedia: Ana Gligić · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2024
Glynis Johns, British actress and singer (born 1923) Wikipedia: Glynis Johns · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
2024
David Soul, American-British actor and singer (born 1943) Wikipedia: David Soul · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
2024
Christian Oliver, German actor (born 1972) Wikipedia: Christian Oliver · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
2023
Rosi Mittermaier, German alpine skier and Olympic champion (born 1950) Wikipedia: Rosi Mittermaier · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
2021
Tanya Roberts, American actress (born 1949) Wikipedia: Tanya Roberts · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
2020
Tom Long, Australian actor (born 1968) Wikipedia: Tom Long (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2019
Harold Brown, 14th United States Secretary of Defense (born 1927) Wikipedia: Harold Brown (secretary of defense) · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
2017
Milt Schmidt, Canadian ice hockey player, coach and general manager (born 1918) Wikipedia: Milt Schmidt · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2017
Georges Prêtre, French orchestral and opera conductor (born 1924) Wikipedia: Georges Prêtre · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
2016
S. H. Kapadia, Indian lawyer, judge, and politician, 38th Chief Justice of India (born 1947) Wikipedia: S. H. Kapadia · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2016
Stephen W. Bosworth, American academic and diplomat, United States Ambassador to South Korea (born 1939) Wikipedia: Stephen W. Bosworth · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2015
Pino Daniele, Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1955) Wikipedia: Pino Daniele · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
2013
Anwar Shamim, Pakistani general (born 1931) Wikipedia: Anwar Shamim · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2013
Zoran Žižić, Montenegrin politician, 4th Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (born 1951) Wikipedia: Zoran Žižić · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2012
Eve Arnold, American photographer and journalist (born 1912) Wikipedia: Eve Arnold · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
2012
Rod Robbie, English-Canadian architect, designed the Canadian Pavilion and Rogers Centre (born 1928) Wikipedia: Rod Robbie · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2011
Coen Moulijn, Dutch footballer (born 1937) Wikipedia: Coen Moulijn · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2011
Gerry Rafferty, Scottish singer-songwriter (born 1947) Wikipedia: Gerry Rafferty · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
2011
Salmaan Taseer, Pakistani businessman and politician, 26th Governor of Punjab, Pakistan (born 1944) Wikipedia: Salman Taseer · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
2011
Mohamed Bouazizi, Tunisian street vendor who caused the Tunisian Revolution, which was the first revolution in the Arab Spring. (born 1984) Wikipedia: Mohamed Bouazizi · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
2010
Johan Ferrier, Surinamese educator and politician, 1st President of Suriname (born 1910) Wikipedia: Johan Ferrier · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
2010
Tsutomu Yamaguchi, Japanese engineer (born 1916) Wikipedia: Tsutomu Yamaguchi · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
2009
Gert Jonke, Austrian poet, playwright, and author (born 1946) Wikipedia: Gert Jonke · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2008
Xavier Chamorro Cardenal, Nicaraguan journalist (born 1932) Wikipedia: Xavier Chamorro Cardenal · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2007
Helen Hill, American director and producer (born 1970) Wikipedia: Helen Hill · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2007
Marais Viljoen, South African politician, 5th State President of South Africa (born 1915) Wikipedia: Marais Viljoen · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
2006
Irving Layton, Romanian-Canadian poet and academic (born 1912) Wikipedia: Irving Layton · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2006
Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Emirati politician, 1st Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (born 1946) Wikipedia: Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
2006
Milton Himmelfarb, American sociographer, author, and academic (born 1918) Wikipedia: Milton Himmelfarb · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2005
Bud Poile, Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and manager (born 1924) Wikipedia: Bud Poile · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2005
Frank Harary, American mathematician and academic (born 1921) Wikipedia: Frank Harary · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2005
Humphrey Carpenter, English radio host and author (born 1946) Wikipedia: Humphrey Carpenter · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
2005
Robert Heilbroner, American economist and historian (born 1919) Wikipedia: Robert Heilbroner · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2004
Brian Gibson, English director and screenwriter (born 1944) Wikipedia: Brian Gibson (director) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2004
Joan Aiken, English author (born 1924) Wikipedia: Joan Aiken · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2004
John Toland, American historian and author (born 1912) Wikipedia: John Toland (historian) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2001
Les Brown, American bandleader and composer (born 1912) Wikipedia: Les Brown (bandleader) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1999
Iron Eyes Cody, American actor and stuntman (born 1904) Wikipedia: Iron Eyes Cody · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1998
Mae Questel, American actress (born 1908) Wikipedia: Mae Questel · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1997
Harry Helmsley, American businessman (born 1909) Wikipedia: Harry Helmsley · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1995
Eduardo Mata, Mexican conductor and composer (born 1942) Wikipedia: Eduardo Mata · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1995
Sol Tax, American anthropologist and academic (born 1907) Wikipedia: Sol Tax · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1994
R. D. Burman, Indian film composer and music director (born 1939) Wikipedia: R. D. Burman · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1990
Harold Eugene Edgerton, American engineer and academic (born 1903) Wikipedia: Harold Edgerton · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1990
Henry Bolte, Australian politician, 38th Premier of Victoria (born 1908) Wikipedia: Henry Bolte · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1988
Lily Laskine, French harp player (born 1893) Wikipedia: Lily Laskine · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1986
Christopher Isherwood, English-American author and academic (born 1904) Wikipedia: Christopher Isherwood · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1986
Phil Lynott, Irish singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer (born 1949) Wikipedia: Phil Lynott · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1985
Brian Horrocks, Indian-English general (born 1895) Wikipedia: Brian Horrocks · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1975
Carlo Levi, Italian painter, author, and activist (born 1902) Wikipedia: Carlo Levi · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1969
Paul Chambers, American bassist and composer (born 1935) Wikipedia: Paul Chambers · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1967
Donald Campbell, English racing driver and world speed record holder (born 1921) Wikipedia: Donald Campbell · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1965
T. S. Eliot, American-English poet, playwright, and critic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1888) Wikipedia: T. S. Eliot · ✓ Wikidata · 159 languages
1961
Erwin Schrödinger, Austrian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1887) Wikipedia: Erwin Schrödinger · ✓ Wikidata · 164 languages
1960
Albert Camus, French novelist, philosopher, and journalist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1913) Wikipedia: Albert Camus · ✓ Wikidata · 205 languages
1944
Kaj Munk, Danish playwright and pastor (born 1898) Wikipedia: Kaj Munk · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1943
Jerzy Iwanow-Szajnowicz, Greek-Polish swimmer and water polo player (born 1911) Wikipedia: Jerzy Iwanow-Szajnowicz · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1943
Marina Raskova, Russian pilot and navigator (born 1912) Wikipedia: Marina Raskova · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1941
Henri Bergson, French philosopher and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1859) Wikipedia: Henri Bergson · ✓ Wikidata · 138 languages
1931
Art Acord, American actor and stuntman (born 1890) Wikipedia: Art Acord · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1931
Louise, Princess Royal of the United Kingdom (born 1867) Wikipedia: Louise, Princess Royal · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1931
Mohammad Ali Jauhar, Indian Muslim activist (born 1878) Wikipedia: Mohammad Ali Jauhar · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1927
Süleyman Nazif, Turkish poet and civil servant (born 1870) Wikipedia: Süleyman Nazif · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1926
Margherita of Savoy, Queen of Italy (born 1851) Wikipedia: Margherita of Savoy · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1925
Nellie Cashman, American nurse, restaurateur, entrepreneur, and gold prospector (born 1845) Wikipedia: Nellie Cashman · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1924
Alfred Grünfeld, Austrian pianist and composer (born 1852) Wikipedia: Alfred Grünfeld · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1920
Benito Pérez Galdós, Spanish author and playwright (born 1843) Wikipedia: Benito Pérez Galdós · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
1919
Georg von Hertling, German academic and politician, 7th Chancellor of the German Empire (born 1843) Wikipedia: Georg von Hertling · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1912
Clarence Dutton, American geologist and soldier (born 1841) Wikipedia: Clarence Dutton · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1910
Léon Delagrange, French pilot and sculptor (born 1873) Wikipedia: Léon Delagrange · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1904
Anna Winlock, American astronomer and academic (born 1857) Wikipedia: Anna Winlock · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1900
Stanisław Mieroszewski, Polish-born politician, writer, historian and member of the Imperial Council of Austria (born 1827) Wikipedia: Stanisław Mieroszewski · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1896
Joseph Hubert Reinkens, German bishop and academic (born 1821) Wikipedia: Joseph Hubert Reinkens · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1891
Antoine Labelle, Canadian priest (born 1833) Wikipedia: Antoine Labelle · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1883
Antoine Chanzy, French general (born 1823) Wikipedia: Antoine Chanzy · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1882
John William Draper, English-American physician, chemist, and photographer (born 1811) Wikipedia: John William Draper · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1880
Anselm Feuerbach, German painter and educator (born 1829) Wikipedia: Anselm Feuerbach · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1880
Edward William Cooke, English painter and illustrator (born 1811) Wikipedia: Edward William Cooke · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1877
Cornelius Vanderbilt, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1794) Wikipedia: Cornelius Vanderbilt · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1874
Thomas Gregson, English-Australian lawyer and politician, 2nd Premier of Tasmania (born 1798) Wikipedia: Thomas Gregson · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1863
Roger Hanson, American general (born 1827) Wikipedia: Roger Hanson · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1825
Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies (born 1751) Wikipedia: Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1821
Elizabeth Ann Seton, American nun and saint (born 1774) Wikipedia: Elizabeth Ann Seton · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1804
Charlotte Lennox, English author and poet (born 1730) Wikipedia: Charlotte Lennox · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1786
Moses Mendelssohn, German philosopher and theologian (born 1729) Wikipedia: Moses Mendelssohn · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
1782
Ange-Jacques Gabriel, French architect, designed École Militaire (born 1698) Wikipedia: Ange-Jacques Gabriel · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1761
Stephen Hales, English clergyman and physiologist (born 1677) Wikipedia: Stephen Hales · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1695
François-Henri de Montmorency, duc de Luxembourg, French general (born 1628) Wikipedia: François-Henri de Montmorency, duc de Luxembourg · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1604
Ferenc Nádasdy, Hungarian noble (born 1555) Wikipedia: Ferenc Nádasdy · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1584
Tobias Stimmer, Swiss painter and illustrator (born 1539) Wikipedia: Tobias Stimmer · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1428
Frederick I, Elector of Saxony (born 1370) Wikipedia: Frederick I, Elector of Saxony · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1424
Muzio Sforza, Italian condottiero (born 1369) Wikipedia: Muzio Attendolo Sforza · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1399
Nicholas Eymerich, Catalan theologian and inquisitor Wikipedia: Nicholas Eymerich · 16 languages
1344
Robert de Lisle, 1st Baron Lisle, English peer (born 1288) Wikipedia: Robert Lisle, 1st Baron Lisle of Rougemont · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1248
Sancho II of Portugal (born 1209) Wikipedia: Sancho II of Portugal · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
874
Hasan al-Askari, eleventh of the Twelve Imams (probable; b. 846) Wikipedia: Hasan al-Askari · 41 languages
871
Æthelwulf, Saxon ealdorman Wikipedia: Æthelwulf of Berkshire · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages

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