July 12: what happened on this day in history

Events on July 12 include:

Two U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters (pictured) conducted a series of air-to-ground attacks in Baghdad (2007)
Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station (2001)
Rowdy fans at Comiskey Park in Chicago stormed the field during a Major League Baseball promotional event at which a crate of disco records was blown up (1979)

This page gathers 61 events, 238 births and 114 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 70 to 2026.

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Events · United States

2007
Two U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters (pictured) conducted a series of air-to-ground attacks in Baghdad. Wikipedia: Boeing AH-64 Apache · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languagesArchive: De minister van Defensie tijdens de oefening Cold Grouse gezeten in een Boeing AH-64 Apache gevechtshelikopter. — Netherlands Institute for Military History · Europeana
2001
Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle program · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 35 languages
1979
Rowdy fans at Comiskey Park in Chicago stormed the field during a Major League Baseball promotional event at which a crate of disco records was blown up. Wikipedia: Comiskey Park · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1973
A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. Wikipedia: National Personnel Records Center fire · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1967
Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. Wikipedia: 1967 Newark riots · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1917
The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. Wikipedia: Bisbee Deportation · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1862
The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. Wikipedia: Medal of Honor · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1812
The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. Wikipedia: Army of the Northwest (United States) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 1 language

Around the world

2026
A bar fire kills 33 people in Bangkok, Thailand. Wikipedia: 2026 Bangkok pub fire · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2024
Gazpromavia Flight 9608 crashes in Russia's Kolomensky District near Kolomna, killing three. Wikipedia: Gazpromavia Flight 9608 · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2013
Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Wikipedia: Brétigny-sur-Orge train crash · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2012
Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Wikipedia: Syrian civil war · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2012
A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Wikipedia: List of tank truck fires and explosions · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 1 language
2008
An edit on the page of the coati nicknamed it the Brazilian aardvark, in which multiple news channels followed in pursuit. Wikipedia: Coati · 22 languages
2006
Hezbollah forces crossed the Israel–Lebanon border and attacked Israeli military positions while firing rockets and mortars at Israeli towns, sparking a five-week war. Wikipedia: Hezbollah · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1998
France defeated the defending champions Brazil 3–0 to win their first FIFA World Cup title. Wikipedia: France national football team · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1998
The Ulster Volunteer Force attack a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. Wikipedia: Ulster Volunteer Force · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1997
Hayao Miyazaki's animated film Princess Mononoke is released, becoming the highest-grossing film in Japan for a few months. Wikipedia: Hayao Miyazaki · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
1995
Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar–China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. Wikipedia: Seismology · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 93 languages
1979
The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: Kiribati · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 249 languages
1975
São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. Wikipedia: São Tomé and Príncipe · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 274 languages
1971
The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. Wikipedia: Australian Aboriginal flag · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1963
Sixteen-year-old Pauline Reade, the first victim of serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, disappeared in Gorton, England. Wikipedia: Moors murders · 20 languages
1962
The English rock band the Rolling Stones (pictured) played their first concert at the Marquee Club in London. Wikipedia: The Rolling Stones · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 139 languages
1961
Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. Wikipedia: India · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 403 languages
1961
ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca–Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. Wikipedia: ČSA Flight 511 (July 1961) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1960
Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. Wikipedia: Orlyonok · 8 languages
1948
Arab–Israeli War: Israel Defense Forces officer Yitzhak Rabin signed an order to expel Palestinians from the towns of Lydda and Ramle. Wikipedia: 1948 Arab–Israeli War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 50 languages
1948
Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. Wikipedia: David Ben-Gurion · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 134 languages
1943
World War II: German and Soviet forces engaged each other at the Battle of Prokhorovka (tanks pictured), one of the largest tank battles in military history. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1920
The Soviet–Lithuanian Peace Treaty was signed, with Soviet Russia agreeing to recognize an independent Lithuania. Wikipedia: Soviet–Lithuanian Peace Treaty · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1918
An explosion in the ammunition magazine of the Japanese battleship Kawachi resulted in the deaths of more than 600 officers and crewmen. Wikipedia: Magazine (artillery) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 14 languages
1918
The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. Wikipedia: Imperial Japanese Navy · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 51 languages
1916
First World War: Second Lieutenant Kléber Dupuy defeated a German attack on Fort Souville at a key moment of the Battle of Verdun. Wikipedia: World War I · 265 languages
1913
Second Balkan War: The Serbian Army began the Siege of Vidin, which they abandoned six days later when an armistice between the Serbs and Bulgarians was signed. Wikipedia: Second Balkan War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1913
Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. Wikipedia: Kingdom of Serbia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1913
The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. Wikipedia: Second Revolution (Republic of China) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 13 languages
1847
Up to ten people died in a riot between Catholics and members of the Orange Order in Woodstock, New Brunswick. Wikipedia: 1847 Woodstock riot · 1 language
1806
At the insistence of Napoleon, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and thirteen minor principalities leave the Holy Roman Empire and form the Confederation of the Rhine. Wikipedia: Bavaria · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 206 languages
1801
French Revolutionary Wars: A squadron of British ships of the line defeated a larger squadron of Spanish and French vessels in the Strait of Gibraltar. Wikipedia: French Revolutionary Wars · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1799
Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). Wikipedia: Ranjit Singh · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 57 languages
1790
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. Wikipedia: Civil Constitution of the Clergy · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1789
In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. Wikipedia: Jacques Necker · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 55 languages
1776
Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. Wikipedia: James Cook · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1691
Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. Wikipedia: Battle of Aughrim · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1580
The Ostrog Bible, one of the early printed Bibles in a Slavic language, is published. Wikipedia: Ostrog Bible · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1576
Mughal Empire annexes Bengal after defeating the Bengal Sultanate at the Battle of Rajmahal. Wikipedia: Mughal Empire · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1562
Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. Wikipedia: Diego de Landa · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 28 languages
1561
Saint Basil's Cathedral (pictured), located in Red Square, Moscow, was consecrated. Wikipedia: Saint Basil's Cathedral · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 79 languages
1543
King Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at Hampton Court Palace. Wikipedia: Henry VIII · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 120 languages
1527
Lê Cung Hoàng cedes the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. Wikipedia: Lê Cung Hoàng · 8 languages
1493
Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. Wikipedia: Hartmann Schedel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 27 languages
1488
Choe Bu, an official of the Joseon dynasty, returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. Wikipedia: Choe Bu · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 16 languages
1470
The Ottomans capture Euboea. Wikipedia: Ottoman Empire · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 211 languages
1450
Although he had been previously pardoned, Jack Cade is killed while fleeing, bringing an end to Jack Cade's Rebellion. Wikipedia: Jack Cade's Rebellion · 11 languages
1335
Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. Wikipedia: Pope Benedict XII · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1191
Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. Wikipedia: Third Crusade · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 73 languages
927
King Æthelstan of England secured the submission of four northern rulers: Constantine II of Scotland, Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred I of Bamburgh, and Owain ap Dyfnwal of Strathclyde, leading to seven years of peace. Wikipedia: Æthelstan · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 74 languages
813
Leo V the Armenian is crowned as Byzantine Emperor after he successfully forced previous emperor Michael I Rangabe to abdicate the previous day. Wikipedia: Leo V the Armenian · 54 languages
526
Election of Pope Felix IV following the death of Pope John I earlier that year. Wikipedia: Pope Felix IV · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 79 languages
70
The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. Wikipedia: AD 70 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 131 languages

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Technology

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Science

2001
Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. Wikipedia: Space Shuttle program · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 35 languages

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Business

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Sport

1979
Rowdy fans at Comiskey Park in Chicago stormed the field during a Major League Baseball promotional event at which a crate of disco records was blown up. Wikipedia: Comiskey Park · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1862
The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. Wikipedia: Medal of Honor · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1998
France defeated the defending champions Brazil 3–0 to win their first FIFA World Cup title. Wikipedia: France national football team · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages

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Culture

1997
Hayao Miyazaki's animated film Princess Mononoke is released, becoming the highest-grossing film in Japan for a few months. Wikipedia: Hayao Miyazaki · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
1962
The English rock band the Rolling Stones (pictured) played their first concert at the Marquee Club in London. Wikipedia: The Rolling Stones · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 139 languages
1562
Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. Wikipedia: Diego de Landa · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 28 languages
1493
Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. Wikipedia: Hartmann Schedel · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 27 languages

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Births

2004
Diabé Bolumbu, French footballer Wikipedia: Diabé Bolumbu · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2002
Nico Williams, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Nico Williams · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
2001
Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer Wikipedia: Kaylee McKeown · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
2000
Vinícius Júnior, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Vinícius Júnior · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
2000
Veronica Burton, American basketball player Wikipedia: Veronica Burton · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1998
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player Wikipedia: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1997
Claire Chicha, French Korean singer-songwriter known by the stage name Spill Tab Wikipedia: Spill Tab · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1997
Jean-Kévin Duverne, French footballer Wikipedia: Jean-Kévin Duverne · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1997
Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Malala Yousafzai · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 156 languages
1996
Moussa Dembélé, French footballer Wikipedia: Moussa Dembélé (French footballer) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1996
Jordan Romero, American mountaineer Wikipedia: Jordan Romero · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1995
Evania Pelite, Australian rugby union player Wikipedia: Evania Pelite · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1995
Luke Shaw, English footballer Wikipedia: Luke Shaw · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
1995
Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer Wikipedia: Moses Simon · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1995
Jordyn Wieber, American gymnast Wikipedia: Jordyn Wieber · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1994
Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Kanako Momota · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1993
Jonas Brodin, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jonas Brodin · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1992
Bartosz Bereszyński, Polish footballer Wikipedia: Bartosz Bereszyński · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1992
Luke Berry, English footballer Wikipedia: Luke Berry · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1991
Pablo Carreño Busta, Spanish tennis player Wikipedia: Pablo Carreño Busta · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1991
Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer Wikipedia: Salih Dursun · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1991
James Rodríguez, Colombian footballer Wikipedia: James Rodríguez · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
1991
Erik Per Sullivan, American actor Wikipedia: Erik Per Sullivan · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1990
Bebé, Portuguese footballer Wikipedia: Bebé · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1990
Rachel Brosnahan, American actress Wikipedia: Rachel Brosnahan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1989
Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Nick Palmieri · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1989
Phoebe Tonkin, Australian actress Wikipedia: Phoebe Tonkin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1989
Hilary Knight, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Hilary Knight · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1988
Patrick Beverley, American basketball player Wikipedia: Patrick Beverley · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1988
LeSean McCoy, American football player Wikipedia: LeSean McCoy · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1988
Inbee Park, South Korean golfer Wikipedia: Inbee Park · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1987
Lisbeth Torfing, Danish politician Wikipedia: Lisbeth Torfing · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1986
Didier Digard, French footballer Wikipedia: Didier Digard · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1986
Hannaliis Jaadla, Estonian footballer Wikipedia: Hannaliis Jaadla · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1986
JP Pietersen, South African rugby player Wikipedia: JP Pietersen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1986
Simone Laudehr, German footballer Wikipedia: Simone Laudehr · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1985
Paulo Vitor Barreto, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Barreto (footballer, born 1985) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1985
Gianluca Curci, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Gianluca Curci · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1985
Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist Wikipedia: Keven Lacombe · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1985
Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer Wikipedia: Ismael Londt · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1984
Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Gareth Gates · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1984
Jonathan Lewis, American football player Wikipedia: Jonathan Lewis (American football) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1984
Natalie Martinez, American actress Wikipedia: Natalie Martinez · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1984
Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer Wikipedia: Michael McGovern (footballer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1984
Sami Zayn, Canadian professional wrestler Wikipedia: Sami Zayn · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1983
Howie Kendrick, American baseball player Wikipedia: Howie Kendrick · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1983
Kimberly Perry, American singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Kimberly Perry · 4 languages
1982
Antonio Cassano, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Antonio Cassano · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
1982
Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive Wikipedia: Jason Wright · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1981
Adrienne Camp, South African singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Adrienne Camp · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1981
Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Pradeepan Raveendran · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1980
Kristen Connolly, American actress Wikipedia: Kristen Connolly · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1979
Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist Wikipedia: Maya Kobayashi · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1978
Topher Grace, American actor Wikipedia: Topher Grace · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1978
Michelle Rodriguez, American actress Wikipedia: Michelle Rodriguez · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
1977
Neil Harris, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Neil Harris (footballer, born 1977) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1977
Steve Howey, American actor Wikipedia: Steve Howey (actor) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1977
Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler Wikipedia: Brock Lesnar · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1977
Marco Silva, Portuguese football manager Wikipedia: Marco Silva · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1976
Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Dan Boyle (ice hockey) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1976
Anna Friel, English actress Wikipedia: Anna Friel · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1976
Tracie Spencer, American singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Tracie Spencer · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1975
Ben Carroll, Australian politician, 50th Premier of Victoria Wikipedia: Ben Carroll · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1975
Phil Lord, American filmmaker and actor Wikipedia: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller · 24 languages
1975
Cheyenne Jackson, American actor and singer Wikipedia: Cheyenne Jackson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1974
Sharon den Adel, Dutch singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Sharon den Adel · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1974
Stelios Giannakopoulos, Greek footballer and manager Wikipedia: Stelios Giannakopoulos · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1974
Gregory Shane Helms, American professional wrestler Wikipedia: Gregory Helms · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1973
Christian Vieri, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Christian Vieri · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1972
Jake Wood, English actor Wikipedia: Jake Wood · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1971
Andriy Kovalenco, Ukrainian-Spanish rugby player Wikipedia: Andriy Kovalenco · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1971
Kristi Yamaguchi, American figure skater Wikipedia: Kristi Yamaguchi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1970
Aure Atika, Portuguese-French actress, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Aure Atika · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1970
Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor Wikipedia: Lee Byung-hun · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1970
Susan Tyler Witten, American politician Wikipedia: Susan Witten · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1969
Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Wikipedia: Chantal Jouanno · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1969
Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef Wikipedia: Anne-Sophie Pic · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1969
Jesse Pintado, Mexican-American guitarist (died 2006) Wikipedia: Jesse Pintado · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1968
Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer Wikipedia: Catherine Plewinski · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1967
John Petrucci, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: John Petrucci · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1967
Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter Wikipedia: Bruny Surin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1966
Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver Wikipedia: Jeff Bucknum · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1966
Annabel Croft, English tennis player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Annabel Croft · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1966
Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) Wikipedia: Taiji (musician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1965
Sanjay Manjrekar, Indian cricketer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Sanjay Manjrekar · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1965
Robin Wilson, American singer and guitarist Wikipedia: Robin Wilson (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1964
Gaby Roslin, English television host and actress Wikipedia: Gaby Roslin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1962
Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer Wikipedia: Julio César Chávez · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1962
Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) Wikipedia: Luc De Vos · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1962
Dan Murphy, American musician Wikipedia: Dan Murphy (musician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1962
Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman Wikipedia: Joanna Shields, Baroness Shields · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1962
Dean Wilkins, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Dean Wilkins · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1961
Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Heikko Glöde · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1961
Shiva Rajkumar, Indian actor, singer, and producer Wikipedia: Shiva Rajkumar · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1959
Tupou VI, King of Tonga Wikipedia: Tupou VI · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
1959
Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist Wikipedia: Karl J. Friston · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1959
Charlie Murphy, American actor and comedian (died 2017) Wikipedia: Charlie Murphy (actor) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1958
Tonya Lee Williams, English-Canadian actress and producer Wikipedia: Tonya Williams · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1957
Catherine Connolly, Irish politician, 10th President of Ireland Wikipedia: Catherine Connolly · 50 languages
1957
Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) Wikipedia: Rick Husband · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1957
Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) Wikipedia: Dave Semenko · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1956
Mel Harris, American actress Wikipedia: Mel Harris · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1956
Pate Mustajärvi, Finnish rock singer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Pate Mustajärvi · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1956
Sandi Patty, American singer and pianist Wikipedia: Sandi Patty · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1956
Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Mario Soto (baseball) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1955
Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author Wikipedia: Timothy Garton Ash · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1954
Eric Adams, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Eric Adams (musician) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 29 languages
1954
Wolfgang Dremmler, German footballer and coach Wikipedia: Wolfgang Dremmler · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1952
Voja Antonić, Serbian computer scientist and journalist, designed the Galaksija computer Wikipedia: Voja Antonić · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1952
Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Wikipedia: Irina Bokova · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1951
Brian Grazer, American screenwriter and producer, founded Imagine Entertainment Wikipedia: Brian Grazer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1951
Cheryl Ladd, American actress Wikipedia: Cheryl Ladd · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1951
Piotr Pustelnik, Polish mountaineer Wikipedia: Piotr Pustelnik · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1951
Jamey Sheridan, American actor Wikipedia: Jamey Sheridan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1950
Eric Carr, American drummer and songwriter (died 1991) Wikipedia: Eric Carr · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1950
Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Gilles Meloche · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1948
Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer Wikipedia: Ben Burtt · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1948
Walter Egan, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Walter Egan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1948
Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) Wikipedia: Elias Khoury · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1948
Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) Wikipedia: Richard Simmons · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 83 languages
1947
Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Gareth Edwards (rugby union) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1947
Carl Lundgren, American artist and illustrator Wikipedia: Carl Lundgren (illustrator) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1947
Richard C. McCarty, American psychologist and academic Wikipedia: Richard C. McCarty · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1946
Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) Wikipedia: Sian Barbara Allen · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1945
Butch Hancock, American country-folk singer-songwriter and musician Wikipedia: Butch Hancock · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1944
Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic Wikipedia: Simon Blackburn · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1944
Delia Ephron, American author, playwright, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Delia Ephron · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1943
Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (died 2022) Wikipedia: Christine McVie · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1943
Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) Wikipedia: Paul Silas · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1942
Swamp Dogg, American R&B singer-songwriter and musician Wikipedia: Swamp Dogg · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1942
Roy Palmer, English cricketer and umpire Wikipedia: Roy Palmer (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1942
Billy Smith, Australian rugby league footballer and coach Wikipedia: Billy Smith (rugby league, born 1942) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1942
Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) Wikipedia: Steve Young (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1941
Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) Wikipedia: Benny Parsons · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1939
Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer Wikipedia: Phillip Adams (writer) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1939
Bill Cooper, American football player Wikipedia: Bill Cooper (American football) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1938
Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) Wikipedia: Ron Fairly · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1938
Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer Wikipedia: Wieger Mensonides · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1938
Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Eiko Ishioka · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1938
Ray Scott, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Ray Scott (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1937
Bill Cosby, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Bill Cosby · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 87 languages
1937
Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Mickey Edwards · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1937
Lionel Jospin, French civil servant and politician, 165th Prime Minister of France (died 2026) Wikipedia: Lionel Jospin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
1937
Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) Wikipedia: Robert McFarlane (American government official) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1937
Guy Woolfenden, English composer and conductor (died 2016) Wikipedia: Guy Woolfenden · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1936
Jan Němec, Czech director and screenwriter (died 2016) Wikipedia: Jan Němec · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1936
Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) Wikipedia: Frank Ryan (American football) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1935
Satoshi Ōmura, Japanese biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Satoshi Ōmura · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
1934
Van Cliburn, American pianist and composer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Van Cliburn · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1933
Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) Wikipedia: Victor Poor · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1933
Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) Wikipedia: Donald E. Westlake · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1932
Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021) Wikipedia: Monte Hellman · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1932
Otis Davis, American sprinter (died 2024) Wikipedia: Otis Davis · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1931
Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) Wikipedia: Eric Ives · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1931
Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Geeto Mongol · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1931
Giuseppe Malandrino, Italian Roman Catholic prelate (died 2025) Wikipedia: Giuseppe Malandrino · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1930
Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) Wikipedia: Gordon Pinsent · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1930
Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) Wikipedia: Guy Ligier · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1928
Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) Wikipedia: Alastair Burnet · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1928
Elias James Corey, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Elias James Corey · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1928
Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Imero Fiorentino · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1927
Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) Wikipedia: Françoys Bernier · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1927
Conte Candoli, American trumpet player (died 2001) Wikipedia: Conte Candoli · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1927
Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) Wikipedia: Jack Harshman · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1927
Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) Wikipedia: Harley Hotchkiss · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1925
Albert Lance, Australian-French tenor (died 2013) Wikipedia: Albert Lance · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1925
Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) Wikipedia: Roger Smith (executive) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1924
Faidon Matthaiou, Greek basketball player and coach (died 2011) Wikipedia: Faidon Matthaiou · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1924
Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) Wikipedia: Michel d'Ornano · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1923
James E. Gunn, American science fiction author (died 2020) Wikipedia: James E. Gunn · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1922
Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) Wikipedia: Mark Hatfield · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1920
Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) Wikipedia: Pierre Berton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1920
Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) Wikipedia: Bob Fillion · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1920
Paul Gonsalves, American saxophonist (died 1974) Wikipedia: Paul Gonsalves · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1920
Randolph Quirk, Manx linguist and academic (died 2017) Wikipedia: Randolph Quirk · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1920
Beah Richards, American actress (died 2000) Wikipedia: Beah Richards · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1917
Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) Wikipedia: Luigi Gorrini · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1917
Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Indian statesman (died 2006) Wikipedia: Satyendra Narayan Sinha · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1917
Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) Wikipedia: Andrew Wyeth · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1916
Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) Wikipedia: Lyudmila Pavlichenko · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
1914
Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) Wikipedia: Mohammad Moin · 15 languages
1913
Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008) Wikipedia: Willis Lamb · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
1911
Evald Mikson, Estonian footballer (died 1993) Wikipedia: Evald Mikson · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1909
Joe DeRita, American actor, 'Curly' of the Three Stooges (died 1993) Wikipedia: Joe DeRita · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1909
Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) Wikipedia: Motoichi Kumagai · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1909
Fritz Leonhardt, German engineer, designed Fernsehturm Stuttgart (died 1999) Wikipedia: Fritz Leonhardt · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1909
Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) Wikipedia: Herbert Zim · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1908
Milton Berle, American comedian and actor (died 2002) Wikipedia: Milton Berle · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1908
Alain Cuny, French actor (died 1994) Wikipedia: Alain Cuny · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1908
Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) Wikipedia: Paul Runyan · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1907
Weary Dunlop, Australian colonel and surgeon (died 1993) Wikipedia: Weary Dunlop · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1905
Prince John of the United Kingdom, Youngest son of George V and Mary of Teck (died 1919) Wikipedia: Prince John of the United Kingdom · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1904
Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet and diplomat, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1973) Wikipedia: Pablo Neruda · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 167 languages
1902
Günther Anders, German philosopher and journalist (died 1992) Wikipedia: Günther Anders · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1902
Vic Armbruster, Australian rugby league footballer (died 1984) Wikipedia: Vic Armbruster · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1900
Marcel Paul, French communist politician and Holocaust survivor (died 1982) Wikipedia: Marcel Paul · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1895
Kirsten Flagstad, Norwegian soprano (died 1962) Wikipedia: Kirsten Flagstad · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1895
Buckminster Fuller, American architect and engineer, designed the Montreal Biosphère (died 1983) Wikipedia: Buckminster Fuller · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 88 languages
1895
Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) Wikipedia: Oscar Hammerstein II · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1892
Bruno Schulz, Ukrainian-Polish author and painter (died 1942) Wikipedia: Bruno Schulz · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1888
Zygmunt Janiszewski, Polish mathematician and academic (died 1920) Wikipedia: Zygmunt Janiszewski · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1886
Jean Hersholt, Danish-American actor and director (died 1956) Wikipedia: Jean Hersholt · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1884
Bob Diry, Austrian-born wrestler and boxer (died 1935) Wikipedia: Bob Diry · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1884
Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) Wikipedia: Louis B. Mayer · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1884
Amedeo Modigliani, Italian painter and sculptor (died 1920) Wikipedia: Amedeo Modigliani · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 88 languages
1881
Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) Wikipedia: Natalia Goncharova · 48 languages
1880
Tod Browning, American actor, director, and screenwriter (died 1962) Wikipedia: Tod Browning · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1879
Margherita Piazzola Beloch, Italian mathematician (died 1976) Wikipedia: Margherita Piazzola Beloch · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1879
Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) Wikipedia: Han Yong-un · 19 languages
1878
Peeter Põld, Estonian scientist and politician, 1st Estonian Minister of Education (died 1930) Wikipedia: Peeter Põld · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1876
Max Jacob, French poet, painter, and critic (died 1944) Wikipedia: Max Jacob · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1872
Emil Hácha, Czech lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Czechoslovakia (died 1945) Wikipedia: Emil Hácha · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1870
Louis II, Prince of Monaco (died 1949) Wikipedia: Louis II of Monaco · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1868
Stefan George, German poet and translator (died 1933) Wikipedia: Stefan George · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1863
Albert Calmette, French physician, bacteriologist, and immunologist (died 1933) Wikipedia: Albert Calmette · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1863
Paul Drude, German physicist and academic (died 1906) Wikipedia: Paul Drude · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1861
Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1906) Wikipedia: Anton Arensky · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1857
George E. Ohr, American potter (died 1918) Wikipedia: George E. Ohr · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1855
Ned Hanlan, Canadian rower, academic, and businessman (died 1908) Wikipedia: Ned Hanlan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1854
George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (died 1933) Wikipedia: George Eastman · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
1852
Hipólito Yrigoyen, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 19th President of Argentina (died 1933) Wikipedia: Hipólito Yrigoyen · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1850
Otto Schoetensack, German anthropologist and academic (died 1912) Wikipedia: Otto Schoetensack · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1849
William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) Wikipedia: William Osler · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1824
Eugène Boudin, French painter (died 1898) Wikipedia: Eugène Boudin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1821
D. H. Hill, American general and academic (died 1889) Wikipedia: Daniel Harvey Hill · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1817
Henry David Thoreau, American essayist, poet, and philosopher (died 1862) Wikipedia: Henry David Thoreau · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 145 languages
1817
Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) Wikipedia: Alvin Saunders · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1813
Claude Bernard, French physiologist and academic (died 1878) Wikipedia: Claude Bernard · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
1807
Thomas Hawksley, English engineer and academic (died 1893) Wikipedia: Thomas Hawksley · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1803
Peter Chanel, French priest and saint (died 1841) Wikipedia: Peter Chanel · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1730
Josiah Wedgwood, English potter, founded the Wedgwood Company (died 1795) Wikipedia: Josiah Wedgwood · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1675
Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco, Italian violinist and composer (died 1742) Wikipedia: Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1628
Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk (died 1684) Wikipedia: Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1549
Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland (died 1587) Wikipedia: Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1477
Jacopo Sadoleto, Italian cardinal (died 1547) Wikipedia: Jacopo Sadoleto · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1468
Juan del Encina, Spanish poet, playwright, and composer (probable; (died 1530) Wikipedia: Juan del Encina · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1394
Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) Wikipedia: Ashikaga Yoshinori · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
100 BC
Julius Caesar, Roman politician and general (died 44 BC) Wikipedia: Julius Caesar · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 281 languages

Deaths

2026
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar (born 1952) Wikipedia: Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
2026
John Hamm, Canadian politician, 25th Premier of Nova Scotia (born 1938). Wikipedia: John Hamm · 4 languages
2024
Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) Wikipedia: Tonke Dragt · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2024
Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) Wikipedia: Bill Viola · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
2024
Ruth Westheimer, German-American sex therapist (born 1928) Wikipedia: Ruth Westheimer · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
2024
Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) Wikipedia: Evan Wright · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2024
Noriko Ohara, Japanese voice actress and narrator (born 1935) Wikipedia: Noriko Ohara · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
2020
Kelly Preston, American actress and model (born 1962) Wikipedia: Kelly Preston · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
2020
Wim Suurbier, Dutch football player (born 1945) Wikipedia: Wim Suurbier · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
2019
Emily Hartridge, English YouTuber and television presenter (born 1984) Wikipedia: Emily Hartridge · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2018
Annabelle Neilson, English socialite (born 1969) Wikipedia: Annabelle Neilson · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2016
Goran Hadžić, Serbian politician (born 1958) Wikipedia: Goran Hadžić · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
2015
D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) Wikipedia: D'Army Bailey · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2015
Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) Wikipedia: Chenjerai Hove · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2015
Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) Wikipedia: Tenzin Delek Rinpoche · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2015
Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) Wikipedia: Cheng Siwei · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2014
Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) Wikipedia: Jamil Ahmad · 8 languages
2014
Nestor Basterretxea, Spanish painter and sculptor (born 1924) Wikipedia: Nestor Basterretxea · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2014
Emil Bobu, Romanian politician (born 1927) Wikipedia: Emil Bobu · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2014
Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) Wikipedia: Alfred de Grazia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 7 languages
2014
Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) Wikipedia: Kenneth J. Gray · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2014
Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) Wikipedia: Valeriya Novodvorskaya · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
2013
Amar Bose, American businessman, founded the Bose Corporation (born 1929) Wikipedia: Amar Bose · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
2013
Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) Wikipedia: Takako Takahashi · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2013
Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer (born 1920) Wikipedia: Elaine Morgan · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2013
Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) Wikipedia: Alan Whicker · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2012
Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) Wikipedia: Alimuddin (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2012
Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) Wikipedia: Dara Singh · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
2012
Eddy Brown, English footballer and manager (born 1926) Wikipedia: Eddy Brown · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2012
Else Holmelund Minarik, Danish-American author and illustrator (born 1920) Wikipedia: Else Holmelund Minarik · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2012
Roger Payne, English mountaineer (born 1956) Wikipedia: Roger Payne (mountaineer) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2012
Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) Wikipedia: Hamid Samandarian · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2012
George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) Wikipedia: George C. Stoney · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2011
Sherwood Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (born 1916) Wikipedia: Sherwood Schwartz · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2010
Olga Guillot, Cuban-American singer (born 1922) Wikipedia: Olga Guillot · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2010
James P. Hogan, English-American author (born 1941) Wikipedia: James P. Hogan (writer) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2010
Paulo Moura, Brazilian clarinetist and saxophonist (born 1932) Wikipedia: Paulo Moura · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2010
Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) Wikipedia: Pius Njawé · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2010
Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) Wikipedia: Harvey Pekar · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
2008
Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) Wikipedia: Bobby Murcer · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2008
Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) Wikipedia: Tony Snow · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
2007
Robert Burås, Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1975) Wikipedia: Robert Burås · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2007
Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) Wikipedia: Stan Zemanek · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2005
John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) Wikipedia: John King, Baron King of Wartnaby · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2004
Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded the National Ballet School of Canada (born 1918) Wikipedia: Betty Oliphant · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2003
Benny Carter, American trumpet player, saxophonist, and composer (born 1907) Wikipedia: Benny Carter · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
2003
Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) Wikipedia: Mark Lovell (rally driver) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
2001
Fred Marcellino, American author and illustrator (born 1939) Wikipedia: Fred Marcellino · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2000
Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) Wikipedia: Charles Merritt · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1999
Rajendra Kumar, Indian actor (born 1921) Wikipedia: Rajendra Kumar · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1998
Jimmy Driftwood, American singer-songwriter and banjo player (born 1907) Wikipedia: Jimmy Driftwood · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1998
Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) Wikipedia: Arkady Ostashev · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1998
Serge Lemoyne, Canadian painter (born 1941) Wikipedia: Serge Lemoyne · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1997
François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) Wikipedia: François Furet · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1996
John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) Wikipedia: John Chancellor · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1994
Eila Campbell, English geographer and cartographer (born 1915) Wikipedia: Eila Campbell · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1993
Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) Wikipedia: Dan Eldon · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1992
Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) Wikipedia: Caroline Pafford Miller · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1990
João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (born 1917) Wikipedia: João Saldanha · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1983
Chris Wood, English saxophonist (born 1944) Wikipedia: Chris Wood (rock musician) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1982
Kenneth More, English actor (born 1914) Wikipedia: Kenneth More · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1980
John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) Wikipedia: John Warren Davis (college president) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1979
Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) Wikipedia: Olive Morris · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1979
Minnie Riperton, American singer-songwriter (born 1947) Wikipedia: Minnie Riperton · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1975
James Ormsbee Chapin, American painter and illustrator (born 1887) Wikipedia: James Ormsbee Chapin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1973
Lon Chaney Jr., American actor (born 1906) Wikipedia: Lon Chaney Jr. · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1971
Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) Wikipedia: Yvon Robert · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1969
Henry George Lamond, Australian farmer and author (born 1885) Wikipedia: Henry George Lamond · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1966
D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) Wikipedia: D. T. Suzuki · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 41 languages
1965
Christfried Burmeister, Estonian speed skater (born 1898) Wikipedia: Christfried Burmeister · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1962
Roger Wolfe Kahn, American composer and bandleader (born 1907) Wikipedia: Roger Wolfe Kahn · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1961
Mazo de la Roche, Canadian author and playwright (born 1879) Wikipedia: Mazo de la Roche · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1956
John Hayes, Australian politician, 25th Premier of Tasmania (born 1868) Wikipedia: John Hayes (Tasmanian politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1950
Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) Wikipedia: Elsie de Wolfe · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1949
Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) Wikipedia: Douglas Hyde · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1947
Jimmie Lunceford, American saxophonist and bandleader (born 1902) Wikipedia: Jimmie Lunceford · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1946
Ray Stannard Baker, American journalist and author (born 1870) Wikipedia: Ray Stannard Baker · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1945
Boris Galerkin, Russian mathematician and engineer (born 1871) Wikipedia: Boris Galerkin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1945
Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen, German field marshal (born 1895) Wikipedia: Wolfram von Richthofen · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1944
Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) Wikipedia: Theodore Roosevelt Jr. · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1935
Alfred Dreyfus, French colonel (born 1859) Wikipedia: Alfred Dreyfus · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
1934
Ole Evinrude, Norwegian-American inventor and businessman, invented the outboard motor (born 1877) Wikipedia: Ole Evinrude · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1931
Nathan Söderblom, Swedish archbishop, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1866) Wikipedia: Nathan Söderblom · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
1929
Robert Henri, American painter and educator (born 1865) Wikipedia: Robert Henri · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1926
Gertrude Bell, English archaeologist and spy (born 1868) Wikipedia: Gertrude Bell · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1926
Charles Wood Irish composer (born 1866) Wikipedia: Charles Wood (composer) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1910
Charles Rolls, English engineer and businessman, co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited (born 1877) Wikipedia: Charles Rolls · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1908
William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) Wikipedia: William D. Coleman (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1908
Robert Potter, minister and writer (born 1831) Wikipedia: Robert Potter (author) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1892
Alexander Cartwright, American firefighter, invented baseball (born 1820) Wikipedia: Alexander Cartwright · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1870
John A. Dahlgren, American admiral (born 1809) Wikipedia: John A. Dahlgren · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1855
Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) Wikipedia: Pavel Nakhimov · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1850
Robert Stevenson, Scottish engineer (born 1772) Wikipedia: Robert Stevenson (civil engineer) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1845
Henrik Wergeland, Norwegian linguist, poet, and playwright (born 1808) Wikipedia: Henrik Wergeland · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1804
Alexander Hamilton, American general, economist, and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury (born 1755) Wikipedia: Alexander Hamilton · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 104 languages
1773
Johann Joachim Quantz, German flute player and composer (born 1697) Wikipedia: Johann Joachim Quantz · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1749
Charles de la Boische, Marquis de Beauharnois, French navy officer and politician, Governor General of New France (born 1671) Wikipedia: Charles de la Boische, Marquis de Beauharnois · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1742
Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco, Italian violinist and composer (born 1675) Wikipedia: Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1712
Richard Cromwell, English academic and politician (born 1626) Wikipedia: Richard Cromwell · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1693
John Ashby, English admiral (born 1640) Wikipedia: John Ashby (Royal Navy officer) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 3 languages
1691
Marquis de St Ruth, French general Wikipedia: Charles Chalmot de Saint-Ruhe · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1682
Jean Picard, French priest and astronomer (born 1620) Wikipedia: Jean Picard · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1664
Stefano della Bella, Italian illustrator and engraver (born 1610) Wikipedia: Stefano della Bella · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1623
William Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath (born 1557) Wikipedia: William Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1584
Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) Wikipedia: Stephen Borough · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1536
Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch priest and philosopher (born 1466) Wikipedia: Erasmus · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 156 languages
1489
Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi Wikipedia: Bahlul Khan Lodi · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1441
Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) Wikipedia: Ashikaga Yoshinori · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1441
Kyōgoku Takakazu, Japanese nobleman Wikipedia: Kyōgoku Takakazu (d. 1441) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1067
John Komnenos, Byzantine general Wikipedia: John Komnenos (Domestic of the Schools) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
981
Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian Wikipedia: Xue Juzheng · 8 languages
965
Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) Wikipedia: Meng Chang · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
783
Bertrada of Laon, Frankish queen (born 720) Wikipedia: Bertrada of Laon · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
524
Viventiolus, archbishop of Lyon (born 460) Wikipedia: Viventiolus · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages

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