Events on July 16 include:
- Four U.S. Marines and a United States Navy Sailor are killed in the a shooting spree targeting military installations in Chattanooga, Tennessee (2015)
- The Catcher in the Rye (cover pictured), an American coming-of-age novel by J. D. Salinger, was published by Little, Brown (1951)
- Korean War: A Korean People's Army unit massacred 31 prisoners of war of the U.S. Army on a mountain near the village of Tuman (1950)
This page gathers 55 events, 196 births and 101 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 622 to 2019.
Events · United States
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2015
Four U.S. Marines and a United States Navy Sailor are killed in the a shooting spree targeting military installations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Wikipedia: United States Marine Corps
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1951
The Catcher in the Rye (cover pictured), an American coming-of-age novel by J. D. Salinger, was published by Little, Brown. Wikipedia: The Catcher in the Rye
Archive: The Catcher in the Rye — University of Edinburgh · Europeana -
1950
Korean War: A Korean People's Army unit massacred 31 prisoners of war of the U.S. Army on a mountain near the village of Tuman. Wikipedia: Korean War
Archive: The Korean War — Finnish Heritage Agency · Europeana
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1945
The United States conducted the first detonation of a nuclear weapon during the Trinity test (pictured). Wikipedia: Nuclear weapon
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1927
Augusto César Sandino leads a raid on U.S. Marines and Nicaraguan Guardia Nacional that had been sent to apprehend him in the village of Ocotal, but is repulsed by one of the first dive-bombing attacks in history. Wikipedia: Augusto César Sandino
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1915
At Treasure Island on the Delaware River in the United States, the First Order of the Arrow ceremony takes place and the Order of the Arrow is founded to honor American Boy Scouts who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law. Wikipedia: Delaware River
Archive: Delaware River from "The Youth's History of the United States, etc". — The British Library, 1887 · Europeana -
1862
American Civil War: David Farragut is promoted to rear admiral, becoming the first officer in United States Navy to hold an admiral rank. Wikipedia: David Farragut
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1861
American Civil War: At the order of President Abraham Lincoln, Union troops begin a 25-mile march into Virginia for what will become the First Battle of Bull Run, the first major land battle of the war. Wikipedia: American Civil War
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1790
President George Washington signed the Residence Act, selecting a new permanent site along the Potomac River for the capital of the United States, which later became Washington, D.C. Wikipedia: George Washington
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1779
American Revolutionary War: Light infantry of the Continental Army seize a fortified British Army position in a midnight bayonet attack at the Battle of Stony Point. Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War
Around the world
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2019
A 100-year-old building in Mumbai, India, collapses, killing at least 10 people and leaving many others trapped. Wikipedia: Mumbai
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2013
At least 23 students died and dozens more fell ill at a primary school in the Indian state of Bihar after consuming a Midday Meal that was contaminated with pesticide. Wikipedia: Bihar
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2013
Syrian civil war: The Battle of Ras al-Ayn resumes between the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Islamist forces, beginning the Rojava–Islamist conflict. Wikipedia: Syrian civil war
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2009
Teoh Beng Hock, an aide to a politician in Malaysia is found dead on the rooftop of a building adjacent to the offices of the Anti-Corruption Commission, sparking an inquest that gains nationwide attention. Wikipedia: Teoh Beng Hock
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2008
A tainted milk powder scandal broke in China which ultimately involved an estimated 300,000 victims, the vast majority infants, with 54,000 hospitalized with kidney problems and six deaths. Wikipedia: 2008 Chinese milk scandal
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2007
A magnitude-6.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Niigata Prefecture, Japan, causing a leak of radioactive gases from the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant. Wikipedia: 2007 Chūetsu offshore earthquake
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2005
An Antonov An-24 crashes near Baney in Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea, killing 60 people. Wikipedia: Antonov An-24
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2004
Millennium Park, a public park in Chicago, Illinois, and one of the world's largest rooftop gardens, opened to the public. Wikipedia: Millennium Park
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2003
A faction of the armed forces of São Tomé and Príncipe led by Major Fernando Pereira overthrew the government of Fradique de Menezes in a bloodless coup d'état. Wikipedia: Armed Forces of São Tomé and Príncipe
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1994
Fragments of Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 began colliding with the planet Jupiter , with the first impact causing a fireball that reached a peak temperature of 24,000 kelvin. Wikipedia: Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9
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1990
A 7.8 MS earthquake struck the densely populated Philippine island of Luzon, killing an estimated 1,621 people. Wikipedia: Surface-wave magnitude
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1990
The Parliament of the Ukrainian SSR declares state sovereignty over the territory of the Ukrainian SSR. Wikipedia: Verkhovna Rada
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1983
A Sikorsky S-61 helicopter operated by British Airways crashed in thick fog in the Celtic Sea, killing 20 of the 26 people on board. Wikipedia: Sikorsky S-61
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1979
Iraqi President Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr resigns and is replaced by Saddam Hussein. Wikipedia: President of Iraq
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1969
The Apollo 11 lunar landing mission is launched from Cape Kennedy in Florida, USA. Wikipedia: Apollo 11
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1965
South Vietnamese Colonel Phạm Ngọc Thảo (pictured)—an undetected communist spy—was reported dead due to injuries sustained during his capture, but it is generally assumed he was killed on the orders of military officials. Wikipedia: Army of the Republic of Vietnam
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1965
The Mont Blanc Tunnel linking France and Italy opens. Wikipedia: Mont Blanc Tunnel
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1957
KLM Flight 844 crashes off the Schouten Islands in present day Indonesia (then Netherlands New Guinea), killing 58 people. Wikipedia: KLM Flight 844
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1951
King Leopold III of Belgium abdicates in favor of his son, Baudouin of Belgium. Wikipedia: Leopold III of Belgium
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1950
Uruguay won the decisive match of the fourth FIFA World Cup, defeating Brazil 2–1 at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Wikipedia: Uruguay national football team
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1948
Following token resistance, the city of Nazareth, revered by Christians as the hometown of Jesus, capitulates to Israeli troops during Operation Dekel in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. Wikipedia: Nazareth
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1948
The storming of the cockpit of the Miss Macao passenger seaplane, operated by a subsidiary of the Cathay Pacific Airways, marks the first aircraft hijacking of a commercial plane. Wikipedia: Miss Macao
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1942
Holocaust: Vel' d'Hiv Roundup (Rafle du Vel' d'Hiv): The government of Vichy France orders the mass arrest of 13,152 Jews who are held at the Vélodrome d'Hiver in Paris before deportation to Auschwitz. Wikipedia: The Holocaust
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1935
The world's first parking meter is installed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Wikipedia: Parking meter
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1931
Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie promulgated the nation's first modern constitution. Wikipedia: Haile Selassie
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1916
Max Reger's Hebbel Requiem was first performed in a memorial concert for the composer, conducted by Philipp Wolfrum. Wikipedia: Max Reger
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1915
Henry James becomes a British citizen to highlight his commitment to Britain during the first World War. Wikipedia: Henry James
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1910
John Robertson Duigan makes the first flight of the Duigan pusher biplane, the first aircraft built in Australia. Wikipedia: John Robertson Duigan
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1909
Persian Constitutional Revolution: Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar is forced out as Shah of Persia and is replaced by his son Ahmad Shah Qajar. Wikipedia: Persian Constitutional Revolution
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1877
The Imperial Russian army under Grand Duke Nicholas defeats the Ottoman army and takes the city of Nikopol (modern Bulgaria). Wikipedia: Imperial Russian Army
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1858
The last apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France. Wikipedia: Lourdes apparitions
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1849
Antonio María Claret y Clará founds the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, popularly known as the Claretians in Vic, in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Wikipedia: Anthony Mary Claret
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1809
The city of La Paz, in what is today Bolivia, declares its independence from the Spanish Crown during the La Paz revolution and forms the Junta Tuitiva, the first independent government in Spanish America, led by Pedro Domingo Murillo. Wikipedia: La Paz
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1782
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail premiered in Vienna, after which Emperor Joseph II anecdotally remarked that it had "too many notes". Wikipedia: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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1769
Father Junípero Serra founds California's first mission, Mission San Diego de Alcalá. Over the following decades, it evolves into the city of San Diego, California. Wikipedia: Junípero Serra
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1683
Manchu Qing dynasty naval forces under commander Shi Lang defeat the Kingdom of Tungning in the Battle of Penghu near the Pescadores Islands. Wikipedia: Qing dynasty
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1661
The first banknotes in Europe are issued by the Swedish bank Stockholms Banco. Wikipedia: Banknote
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1536
Jacques Cartier, navigator and explorer, returns home to St. Malo after claiming Stadacona (Quebec), Hochelaga (Montreal) and the River of Canada (St. Lawrence River) region for France. Wikipedia: Jacques Cartier
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1377
The ten-year-old Richard II was crowned King of England at Westminster Abbey. Wikipedia: Richard II of England
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1251
Celebrated by the Carmelite Order–but doubted by modern historians–as the day when Saint Simon Stock had a vision of the Virgin Mary. Wikipedia: Carmelites
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1232
Muhammad ibn Yusuf, who later established the Emirate of Granada, the last Muslim state in Spain, was elected the ruler of Arjona. Wikipedia: Muhammad I of Granada
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1212
Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa: After Pope Innocent III calls European knights to a crusade, the forces of kings Alfonso VIII of Castile, Sancho VII of Navarre, Peter II of Aragon and Afonso II of Portugal defeat those of the Berber Muslim leader Almohad, thus marking a significant turning point in the Reconquista and in the medieval history of Spain. Wikipedia: Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa
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1054
Three Roman legates place - acting illegally on their own authority - a bull of excommunication against Michael I Cerularius, the patriarch of Constantinople, and his followers on the altar of Hagia Sophia during Saturday afternoon divine liturgy. Historians frequently describe the event as the formal start of the East–West Schism. Wikipedia: Papal legate
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997
Battle of Spercheios: Bulgarian forces of Tsar Samuel are defeated by a Byzantine army under general Nikephoros Ouranos at the Spercheios River in Greece. Wikipedia: Battle of Spercheios
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622
The Hijrah of Muhammad begins, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar. Wikipedia: Hijrah
World days
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Technology
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Science
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1994
Fragments of Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 began colliding with the planet Jupiter , with the first impact causing a fireball that reached a peak temperature of 24,000 kelvin. Wikipedia: Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9
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1969
The Apollo 11 lunar landing mission is launched from Cape Kennedy in Florida, USA. Wikipedia: Apollo 11
Business
No entries.
Sport
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1950
Uruguay won the decisive match of the fourth FIFA World Cup, defeating Brazil 2–1 at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Wikipedia: Uruguay national football team
Culture
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1951
The Catcher in the Rye (cover pictured), an American coming-of-age novel by J. D. Salinger, was published by Little, Brown. Wikipedia: The Catcher in the Rye
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1916
Max Reger's Hebbel Requiem was first performed in a memorial concert for the composer, conducted by Philipp Wolfrum. Wikipedia: Max Reger
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1782
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail premiered in Vienna, after which Emperor Joseph II anecdotally remarked that it had "too many notes". Wikipedia: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Births
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2004
Amiah Miller, American actress and model Wikipedia: Amiah Miller
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2001
Island Boys, American social media personalities Wikipedia: Island Boys
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1999
Jarred Kelenic, American baseball player Wikipedia: Jarred Kelenic
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1996
Kevin Abstract, American rapper and singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Kevin Abstract
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1996
Luke Hemmings, Australian singer and musician Wikipedia: Luke Hemmings
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1996
Cooper Koch, American actor Wikipedia: Cooper Koch
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1994
Shericka Jackson, Jamaican sprinter Wikipedia: Shericka Jackson
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1992
Safiya Nygaard, American YouTuber Wikipedia: Safiya Nygaard
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1991
Dylan Grimes, Australian Rules footballer Wikipedia: Dylan Grimes
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1991
Nate Schmidt, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Nate Schmidt
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1991
Alexandra Shipp, American actress and singer Wikipedia: Alexandra Shipp
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1990
James Maslow, American actor, singer and dancer Wikipedia: James Maslow
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1990
Wizkid, Nigerian singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Wizkid
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1990
Johann Zarco, French motorcycle racer Wikipedia: Johann Zarco
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1989
Gareth Bale, Welsh footballer Wikipedia: Gareth Bale
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1988
Sergio Busquets, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Sergio Busquets
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1987
Mousa Dembélé, Belgian footballer Wikipedia: Mousa Dembélé (Belgian footballer)
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1987
AnnaLynne McCord, American actress and producer Wikipedia: AnnaLynne McCord
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1987
Knowshon Moreno, American football player Wikipedia: Knowshon Moreno
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1986
Misako Uno, Japanese actress, singer, and fashion designer Wikipedia: Misako Uno
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1985
Mārtiņš Kravčenko, Latvian basketball player Wikipedia: Mārtiņš Kravčenko
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1984
Hayanari Shimoda, Japanese racing driver Wikipedia: Hayanari Shimoda
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1984
Attila Szabó, Hungarian decathlete Wikipedia: Attila Szabó (athlete)
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1983
Katrina Kaif, British Indian actress and model Wikipedia: Katrina Kaif
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1983
Duncan Keith, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Duncan Keith
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1982
André Greipel, German cyclist Wikipedia: André Greipel
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1982
Carli Lloyd, American soccer player Wikipedia: Carli Lloyd
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1982
Michael Umaña, Costa Rican footballer Wikipedia: Michael Umaña
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1981
Giuseppe Di Masi, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Giuseppe Di Masi
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1981
Robert Kranjec, Slovenian ski jumper Wikipedia: Robert Kranjec
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1981
Zach Randolph, American basketball player Wikipedia: Zach Randolph
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1981
Vicente Rodríguez, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Vicente Rodríguez
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1980
Adam Scott, Australian golfer Wikipedia: Adam Scott (golfer)
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1979
Jayma Mays, American actress Wikipedia: Jayma Mays
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1979
Chris Mihm, American basketball player Wikipedia: Chris Mihm
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1979
Kim Rhode, American sport shooter Wikipedia: Kim Rhode
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1979
Konstantin Skrylnikov, Russian footballer Wikipedia: Konstantin Skrylnikov
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1977
Bryan Budd, Northern Ireland-born English soldier, Victoria Cross recipient (died 2006) Wikipedia: Bryan Budd
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1976
Tomasz Kuchar, Polish racing driver Wikipedia: Tomasz Kuchar
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1976
Bobby Lashley, American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist Wikipedia: Bobby Lashley
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1976
Carlos Humberto Paredes, Paraguayan footballer Wikipedia: Carlos Paredes (footballer)
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1976
Anna Smashnova, Belarusian-Israeli tennis player Wikipedia: Anna Smashnova
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1974
Maret Maripuu, Estonian politician, Estonian Minister of Social Affairs Wikipedia: Maret Maripuu
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1974
Wendell Sailor, Australian rugby player Wikipedia: Wendell Sailor
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1973
João Dias, Portuguese politician Wikipedia: João Dias (politician)
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1973
Shaun Pollock, South African cricketer Wikipedia: Shaun Pollock
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1972
François Drolet, Canadian speed skater Wikipedia: François Drolet
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1971
Corey Feldman, American actor Wikipedia: Corey Feldman
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1971
Ed Kowalczyk, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Ed Kowalczyk
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1970
Raimonds Miglinieks, Latvian basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Raimonds Miglinieks
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1970
Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Thai director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Apichatpong Weerasethakul
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1970
Serena Chen, American social psychologist Wikipedia: Serena Chen
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1969
Sahra Wagenknecht, German politician Wikipedia: Sahra Wagenknecht
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1969
Kathryn Harby-Williams, Australian netball player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Kathryn Harby-Williams
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1968
Dhanraj Pillay, Indian field hockey player and manager Wikipedia: Dhanraj Pillay
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1968
Barry Sanders, American football player Wikipedia: Barry Sanders
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1968
Larry Sanger, American philosopher and businessman, co-founded Wikipedia and Citizendium Wikipedia: Larry Sanger
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1968
Robert Sherman, American songwriter and businessman Wikipedia: Robert J. Sherman
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1968
Olga Souza, Brazilian singer and dancer Wikipedia: Olga Souza
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1967
Will Ferrell, American actor, comedian, and producer Wikipedia: Will Ferrell
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1966
Jyrki Lumme, Finnish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jyrki Lumme
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1965
Claude Lemieux, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2026) Wikipedia: Claude Lemieux
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1965
Billy Mitchell, American video game player Wikipedia: Billy Mitchell (gamer)
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1964
Phil Hellmuth, American poker player Wikipedia: Phil Hellmuth
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1964
Miguel Induráin, Spanish cyclist Wikipedia: Miguel Induráin
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1963
Phoebe Cates, American actress Wikipedia: Phoebe Cates
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1963
Srečko Katanec, Slovenian footballer and coach Wikipedia: Srečko Katanec
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1963
Mikael Pernfors, Swedish tennis player Wikipedia: Mikael Pernfors
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1962
Grigory Leps, Russian singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Grigory Leps
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1959
James MacMillan, Scottish composer and conductor Wikipedia: James MacMillan
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1959
Jürgen Ligi, Estonian economist and politician, 25th Estonian Minister of Defence Wikipedia: Jürgen Ligi
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1958
Mick Cornett, American politician Wikipedia: Mick Cornett
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1958
Michael Flatley, American-Irish dancer and choreographer Wikipedia: Michael Flatley
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1957
Maurice Kottelat, Swiss ichthyologist specializing in Eurasian freshwater fishes Wikipedia: Maurice Kottelat
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1956
Tony Kushner, American playwright and screenwriter Wikipedia: Tony Kushner
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1955
Susan Wheeler, American poet and academic Wikipedia: Susan Wheeler
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1955
Saw Swee Leong, Malaysian badminton player Wikipedia: Saw Swee Leong
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1953
Douglas J. Feith, American lawyer and politician, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Wikipedia: Douglas Feith
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1952
Stewart Copeland, American drummer and songwriter Wikipedia: Stewart Copeland
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1952
Marc Esposito, French director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Marc Esposito
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1952
Ken McEwan, South African cricketer Wikipedia: Ken McEwan
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1951
Jean-Luc Mongrain, Canadian journalist Wikipedia: Jean-Luc Mongrain
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1950
Gary Indiana, American writer, playwright and poet (died 2024) Wikipedia: Gary Indiana (writer)
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1950
Pierre Paradis, Canadian lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Pierre Paradis
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1950
Frances Spalding, English historian and academic Wikipedia: Frances Spalding
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1948
Rubén Blades, Panamanian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor Wikipedia: Rubén Blades
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1948
Lars Lagerbäck, Swedish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Lars Lagerbäck
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1948
Kevin McKenzie, South African cricketer (died 2026) Wikipedia: Kevin McKenzie (cricketer)
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1948
Pinchas Zukerman, Israeli violinist and conductor Wikipedia: Pinchas Zukerman
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1947
Don Burke, Australian television host and producer Wikipedia: Don Burke
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1947
Alexis Herman, American businesswoman and politician, 23rd United States Secretary of Labor (died 2025) Wikipedia: Alexis Herman
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1947
Assata Shakur, American-Cuban criminal and activist (died 2025) Wikipedia: Assata Shakur
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1946
Louise Fréchette, Canadian civil servant and diplomat, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Wikipedia: Louise Fréchette
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1944
Angharad Rees, English-Welsh actress and jewellery designer (died 2012) Wikipedia: Angharad Rees
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1943
Reinaldo Arenas, Cuban-American author, poet, and playwright (died 1990) Wikipedia: Reinaldo Arenas
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1942
Margaret Court, Australian tennis player and minister Wikipedia: Margaret Court
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1941
Desmond Dekker, Jamaican singer-songwriter (died 2006) Wikipedia: Desmond Dekker
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1941
Dag Solstad, Norwegian author and playwright (died 2025) Wikipedia: Dag Solstad
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1941
Hans Wiegel, Dutch businessman and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands (died 2025) Wikipedia: Hans Wiegel
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1939
William Bell, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: William Bell (singer)
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1939
Lido Vieri, Italian football manager and football player Wikipedia: Lido Vieri
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1939
Ruth Perry, Liberian politician (died 2017) Wikipedia: Ruth Perry
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1939
Shringar Nagaraj, Indian actor and producer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Shringar Nagaraj
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1939
Corin Redgrave, English actor and activist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Corin Redgrave
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1939
Mariele Ventre, Italian singer and conductor (died 1995) Wikipedia: Mariele Ventre
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1938
Cynthia Enloe, American author and academic Wikipedia: Cynthia Enloe
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1937
Richard Bryan, American lawyer and politician, 25th Governor of Nevada Wikipedia: Richard Bryan
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1936
Yasuo Fukuda, Japanese politician, 91st Prime Minister of Japan Wikipedia: Yasuo Fukuda
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1936
Buddy Merrill, American guitarist (died 2021) Wikipedia: Buddy Merrill
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1936
Jerry Norman, American sinologist and linguist (died 2012) Wikipedia: Jerry Norman (sinologist)
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1936
Venkataraman Subramanya, Indian-Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Venkataraman Subramanya
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1935
Carl Epting Mundy Jr., American general (died 2014) Wikipedia: Carl Epting Mundy Jr.
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1934
Denise LaSalle, American singer-songwriter and producer (died 2018) Wikipedia: Denise LaSalle
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1934
Tomás Eloy Martínez, Argentine journalist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Tomás Eloy Martínez
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1934
Katherine D. Ortega, 38th Treasurer of the United States Wikipedia: Katherine D. Ortega
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1934
Donald M. Payne, American educator and politician (died 2012) Wikipedia: Donald M. Payne
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1932
John Chilton, English trumpet player and composer (died 2016) Wikipedia: John Chilton
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1932
Dick Thornburgh, American lawyer and politician, 76th United States Attorney General (died 2020) Wikipedia: Dick Thornburgh
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1931
Fergus Gordon Kerr, Scottish Roman Catholic priest of the English Dominican Province Wikipedia: Fergus Kerr
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1931
Norm Sherry, American baseball player, manager, and coach (died 2021) Wikipedia: Norm Sherry
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1930
Guy Béart, Egyptian-French singer-songwriter (died 2015) Wikipedia: Guy Béart
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1929
Sheri S. Tepper, American author and poet (died 2016) Wikipedia: Sheri S. Tepper
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1929
Gaby Tanguy, French swimmer (died 1981) Wikipedia: Gaby Tanguy
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1928
Anita Brookner, English novelist and art historian (died 2016) Wikipedia: Anita Brookner
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1928
Bella Davidovich, Soviet-American pianist Wikipedia: Bella Davidovich
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1928
Robert Sheckley, American author and screenwriter (died 2005) Wikipedia: Robert Sheckley
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1928
Jim Rathmann, American race car driver (died 2011) Wikipedia: Jim Rathmann
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1928
Dave Treen, American lawyer and politician, 51st Governor of Louisiana (died 2009) Wikipedia: Dave Treen
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1928
Andrzej Zawada, Polish mountaineer and author (died 2000) Wikipedia: Andrzej Zawada
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1927
Pierre F. Côté, Canadian lawyer and civil servant (died 2013) Wikipedia: Pierre F. Côté
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1927
Shirley Hughes, English author and illustrator (died 2022) Wikipedia: Shirley Hughes
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1927
Derek Hawksworth, English footballer (died 2021) Wikipedia: Derek Hawksworth
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1926
Ivica Horvat, Croatian footballer and manager (died 2012) Wikipedia: Ivica Horvat
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1926
Irwin Rose, American biologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2015) Wikipedia: Irwin Rose
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1925
Frank Jobe, American sergeant and surgeon (died 2014) Wikipedia: Frank Jobe
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1925
Walid Khalidi, Palestinian historian and co-founder of the Institute for Palestine Studies (died 2026) Wikipedia: Walid Khalidi
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1925
Rosita Quintana, Argentine actress (died 2021) Wikipedia: Rosita Quintana
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1925
Cal Tjader, American jazz musician (died 1982) Wikipedia: Cal Tjader
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1924
James L. Greenfield, American journalist and politician (died 2024) Wikipedia: James L. Greenfield
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1924
Bess Myerson, American model, actress, game show panelist, and politician, Miss America 1945 (died 2014) Wikipedia: Bess Myerson
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1924
Rupert Deese, Northern Mariana Islander ceramic artist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Rupert Deese
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1923
Chris Argyris, American psychologist, theorist, and academic (died 2013) Wikipedia: Chris Argyris
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1923
Bola Sete, Brazilian guitarist (died 1987) Wikipedia: Bola Sete
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1920
Anatole Broyard, American critic and editor (died 1990) Wikipedia: Anatole Broyard
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1919
Hermine Braunsteiner, Austrian SS officer and Majdanek concentration camp guard (died 1999) Wikipedia: Hermine Braunsteiner
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1919
Choi Kyu-hah, South Korean politician, 4th President of South Korea (died 2006) Wikipedia: Choi Kyu-hah
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1918
Denis Edward Arnold, English soldier (died 2015) Wikipedia: Denis Edward Arnold
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1918
Samuel Victor Perry, English biochemist and rugby player (died 2009) Wikipedia: Samuel Victor Perry
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1915
Barnard Hughes, American actor (died 2006) Wikipedia: Barnard Hughes
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1915
Elaine Barrie, American actress (died 2003) Wikipedia: Elaine Barrie
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1912
Amy Patterson, Argentine composer, singer, poet, and teacher (died 2019) Wikipedia: Amy Patterson
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1911
Ginger Rogers, American actress, singer, and dancer (died 1995) Wikipedia: Ginger Rogers
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1911
Sonny Tufts, American actor (died 1970) Wikipedia: Sonny Tufts
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1910
Stan McCabe, Australian cricketer (died 1968) Wikipedia: Stan McCabe
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1907
Frances Horwich, American educator and television host (died 2001) Wikipedia: Frances Horwich
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1907
Orville Redenbacher, American farmer and businessman, founded Orville Redenbacher's (died 1995) Wikipedia: Orville Redenbacher
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1907
Barbara Stanwyck, American actress (died 1990) Wikipedia: Barbara Stanwyck
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1906
Vincent Sherman, American actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2006) Wikipedia: Vincent Sherman
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1904
Goffredo Petrassi, Italian composer and conductor (died 2003) Wikipedia: Goffredo Petrassi
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1903
Fritz Bauer, German lawyer and judge (died 1968) Wikipedia: Fritz Bauer
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1903
Carmen Lombardo, Canadian singer-songwriter (died 1971) Wikipedia: Carmen Lombardo
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1903
Irmgard Flügge-Lotz, German mathematician and engineer (died 1974) Wikipedia: Irmgard Flügge-Lotz
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1902
Alexander Luria, Russian psychologist and physician (died 1977) Wikipedia: Alexander Luria
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1902
Mary Philbin, American actress (died 1993) Wikipedia: Mary Philbin
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1898
Lady Eve Balfour, British farmer, educator, and founding figure in the organic movement (died 1990) Wikipedia: Lady Eve Balfour
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1896
Otmar Freiherr von Verschuer, German biologist and eugenicist (died 1969) Wikipedia: Otmar Freiherr von Verschuer
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1896
Trygve Lie, Norwegian trade union leader and politician, 1st Secretary-General of the United Nations (died 1968) Wikipedia: Trygve Lie
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1895
Wilfrid Hamel, Canadian businessman and politician, 35th Mayor of Quebec City (died 1968) Wikipedia: Wilfrid Hamel
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1888
Percy Kilbride, American actor (died 1964) Wikipedia: Percy Kilbride
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1888
Frits Zernike, Dutch physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1966) Wikipedia: Frits Zernike
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1887
Shoeless Joe Jackson, American baseball player and manager (died 1951) Wikipedia: Shoeless Joe Jackson
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1884
Anna Vyrubova, Russian author (died 1964) Wikipedia: Anna Vyrubova
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1883
Charles Sheeler, American photographer and painter (died 1965) Wikipedia: Charles Sheeler
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1882
Violette Neatley Anderson, American judge (died 1937) Wikipedia: Violette Neatley Anderson
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1880
Kathleen Norris, American journalist and author (died 1966) Wikipedia: Kathleen Norris
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1872
Roald Amundsen, Norwegian pilot and explorer (died 1928) Wikipedia: Roald Amundsen
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1872
Frank Cooper, Australian politician, 25th Premier of Queensland (died 1949) Wikipedia: Frank Arthur Cooper
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1871
John Maxwell, American golfer (died 1906) Wikipedia: John Maxwell (golfer)
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1870
Lambert McKenna, Irish priest, lexicographer, and scholar (died 1956) Wikipedia: Lambert McKenna
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1870
Ellen Oliver (suffragette), British suffragette (died 1921) Wikipedia: Ellen Oliver (suffragette)
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1863
Anderson Dawson, Australian politician, 14th Premier of Queensland (died 1910) Wikipedia: Anderson Dawson
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1862
Ida B. Wells, American journalist and activist (died 1931) Wikipedia: Ida B. Wells
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1858
Eugène Ysaÿe, Belgian violinist, composer, and conductor (died 1931) Wikipedia: Eugène Ysaÿe
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1841
Nikolai von Glehn, Estonian-German architect and activist (died 1923) Wikipedia: Nikolai von Glehn
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1821
Mary Baker Eddy, American religious leader and author, founded Christian Science (died 1910) Wikipedia: Mary Baker Eddy
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1796
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, French painter and etcher (died 1875) Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
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1748
Cyrus Griffin, American lawyer, judge, and politician, 16th President of the Continental Congress (died 1810) Wikipedia: Cyrus Griffin
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1731
Samuel Huntington, American jurist and politician, 18th governor of Connecticut (died 1796) Wikipedia: Samuel Huntington (Connecticut politician)
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1723
Joshua Reynolds, English painter and academic (died 1792) Wikipedia: Joshua Reynolds
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1722
Joseph Wilton, English sculptor and academic (died 1803) Wikipedia: Joseph Wilton
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1714
Marc René, marquis de Montalembert, French engineer and author (died 1800) Wikipedia: Marc René, marquis de Montalembert
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1661
Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville, Canadian captain, explorer, and politician (died 1706) Wikipedia: Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
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1611
Cecilia Renata of Austria (died 1644) Wikipedia: Cecilia Renata of Austria
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1517
Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk, English duchess (died 1559) Wikipedia: Frances Grey, Duchess of Suffolk
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1486
Andrea del Sarto, Italian painter (died 1530) Wikipedia: Andrea del Sarto
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1194
Clare of Assisi, Italian nun and saint (died 1253) Wikipedia: Clare of Assisi
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2025
Connie Francis, American singer and actress (born 1937) Wikipedia: Connie Francis
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2024
Joe Bryant, American basketball player (born 1954) Wikipedia: Joe Bryant
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2024
Norm Hewitt, New Zealand rugby union player (born 1968) Wikipedia: Norm Hewitt
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2024
David Morrow, Australian radio host and sportscaster (born 1953) Wikipedia: David Morrow (commentator)
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2023
Kevin Mitnick, American hacker (born 1963) Wikipedia: Kevin Mitnick
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2023
Jane Birkin, British model, actress, singer, and songwriter (born 1944) Wikipedia: Jane Birkin
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2021
Biz Markie, American rapper (born 1964) Wikipedia: Biz Markie
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2020
Tony Taylor, Cuban baseball player (born 1935) Wikipedia: Tony Taylor (baseball)
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2019
John Paul Stevens, American lawyer and jurist, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (born 1920) Wikipedia: John Paul Stevens
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2017
George A. Romero, American filmmaker (born 1940) Wikipedia: George A. Romero
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2015
Denis Avey, English soldier, engineer, and author (born 1919) Wikipedia: Denis Avey
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2015
Evelyn Ebsworth, English chemist and academic (born 1933) Wikipedia: Evelyn Ebsworth
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2015
Alcides Ghiggia, Uruguayan footballer and manager (born 1926) Wikipedia: Alcides Ghiggia
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2015
Jack Goody, English anthropologist, author, and academic (born 1919) Wikipedia: Jack Goody
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2014
Karl Albrecht, German businessman, co-founded Aldi (born 1920) Wikipedia: Karl Albrecht
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2014
Mary Ellen Otremba, American educator and politician (born 1950) Wikipedia: Mary Ellen Otremba
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2014
Johnny Winter, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1944) Wikipedia: Johnny Winter
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2014
Heinz Zemanek, Austrian computer scientist and academic (born 1920) Wikipedia: Heinz Zemanek
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2013
Talia Castellano, American internet celebrity (born 1999) Wikipedia: Talia Castellano
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2013
Alex Colville, Canadian painter and academic (born 1920) Wikipedia: Alex Colville
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2013
Marv Rotblatt, American baseball player (born 1927) Wikipedia: Marv Rotblatt
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2012
William Asher, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1921) Wikipedia: William Asher
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2012
Stephen Covey, American businessman and author (born 1932) Wikipedia: Stephen Covey
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2012
Gilbert Esau, American businessman and politician (born 1919) Wikipedia: Gilbert Esau
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2012
Ed Lincoln, Brazilian bassist, pianist, and composer (born 1932) Wikipedia: Ed Lincoln
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2012
Masaharu Matsushita, Japanese businessman (born 1913) Wikipedia: Masaharu Matsushita
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2012
Kitty Wells, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1919) Wikipedia: Kitty Wells
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2011
Forrest Blue, American football player (born 1944) Wikipedia: Forrest Blue
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2008
Jo Stafford, American singer (born 1917) Wikipedia: Jo Stafford
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2008
Lindsay Thompson, Australian politician, 40th Premier of Victoria (born 1923) Wikipedia: Lindsay Thompson
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2007
Caterina Bueno, Italian singer and historian (born 1943) Wikipedia: Caterina Bueno
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2006
Winthrop Paul Rockefeller, American businessman and politician, 13th Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas (born 1948) Wikipedia: Winthrop Paul Rockefeller
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2005
Pietro Consagra, Italian sculptor (born 1920) Wikipedia: Pietro Consagra
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2005
Camillo Felgen, Luxembourgian singer-songwriter and radio host (born 1920) Wikipedia: Camillo Felgen
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2004
George Busbee, American lawyer and politician, 77th Governor of Georgia (born 1927) Wikipedia: George Busbee
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2004
Charles Sweeney, American general and pilot (born 1919) Wikipedia: Charles Sweeney
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2003
Celia Cruz, Cuban-American singer and actress (born 1925) Wikipedia: Celia Cruz
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2003
Carol Shields, American-Canadian novelist and short story writer (born 1935) Wikipedia: Carol Shields
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2002
John Cocke, American computer scientist and engineer (born 1925) Wikipedia: John Cocke (computer scientist)
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2001
Terry Gordy, American professional wrestler (born 1961) Wikipedia: Terry Gordy
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2001
Morris, Belgian cartoonist (born 1923) Wikipedia: Morris (cartoonist)
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1999
John F. Kennedy Jr., American lawyer and publisher (born 1960) Wikipedia: John F. Kennedy Jr.
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1999
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, American publicist and wife of John F. Kennedy Jr. (born 1966) Wikipedia: Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
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1999
Alan Macnaughton, Canadian lawyer and politician, Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons (born 1903) Wikipedia: Alan Macnaughton
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1998
John Henrik Clarke, American historian and scholar (born 1915) Wikipedia: John Henrik Clarke
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1996
Adolf von Thadden, German lieutenant and politician (born 1921) Wikipedia: Adolf von Thadden
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1995
May Sarton, American playwright and novelist (born 1912) Wikipedia: May Sarton
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1995
Stephen Spender, English author and poet (born 1909) Wikipedia: Stephen Spender
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1994
Julian Schwinger, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1918) Wikipedia: Julian Schwinger
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1992
Buck Buchanan, American football player and coach (born 1940) Wikipedia: Buck Buchanan
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1991
Meindert DeJong, Dutch-American soldier and author (born 1906) Wikipedia: Meindert De Jong
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1991
Robert Motherwell, American painter and academic (born 1915) Wikipedia: Robert Motherwell
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1991
Frank Rizzo, American police officer and politician, 93rd Mayor of Philadelphia (born 1920) Wikipedia: Frank Rizzo
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1990
Robert Blackburn, Irish educator (born 1927) Wikipedia: Robert Blackburn (educationalist)
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1990
Miguel Muñoz, Spanish footballer and manager (born 1922) Wikipedia: Miguel Muñoz
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1989
Herbert von Karajan, Austrian conductor and manager (born 1908) Wikipedia: Herbert von Karajan
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1985
Heinrich Böll, German novelist and short story writer, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1917) Wikipedia: Heinrich Böll
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1985
Wayne King, American saxophonist, songwriter, and bandleader (born 1901) Wikipedia: Wayne King
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1982
Charles Robberts Swart, South African lawyer and politician, 1st State President of South Africa (born 1894) Wikipedia: C. R. Swart
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1981
Harry Chapin, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1942) Wikipedia: Harry Chapin
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1969
James Scott Douglas, English-born Scottish race car driver and 6th Baronet Douglas (born 1930) Wikipedia: James Scott Douglas
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1965
Boris Artzybasheff, Ukrainian-American illustrator (born 1899) Wikipedia: Boris Artzybasheff
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1964
Rauf Orbay, Turkish colonel and politician, Prime Minister of Turkey (born 1881) Wikipedia: Rauf Orbay
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1960
Albert Kesselring, German field marshal (born 1881) Wikipedia: Albert Kesselring
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1960
John P. Marquand, American author (born 1893) Wikipedia: John P. Marquand
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1954
Herms Niel, German soldier, trombonist, and composer (born 1888) Wikipedia: Herms Niel
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1953
Hilaire Belloc, French-born British writer and historian (born 1870) Wikipedia: Hilaire Belloc
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1949
Vyacheslav Ivanov, Russian poet and playwright (born 1866) Wikipedia: Vyacheslav Ivanov (poet)
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1943
Saul Raphael Landau, Polish Jewish lawyer, journalist, publicist and Zionist activist (born 1870) Wikipedia: Saul Raphael Landau
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1939
Bartholomeus Roodenburch, Dutch swimmer (born 1866) Wikipedia: Bartholomeus Roodenburch
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1935
Zheng Zhengqiu, Chinese filmmaker (born 1889) Wikipedia: Zheng Zhengqiu
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1917
Philipp Scharwenka, German composer and educator (born 1847) Wikipedia: Philipp Scharwenka
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1915
Ellen G. White, American author and co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church(born 1827) Wikipedia: Ellen G. White
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1896
Edmond de Goncourt, French critic and publisher, founded Académie Goncourt (born 1822) Wikipedia: Edmond de Goncourt
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1886
Ned Buntline, American journalist and author (born 1823) Wikipedia: Ned Buntline
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1885
Rosalía de Castro, Spanish poet (born 1837) Wikipedia: Rosalía de Castro
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1882
Mary Todd Lincoln, First Lady of the United States 1861–1865 (born 1818) Wikipedia: Mary Todd Lincoln
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1879
Edward Deas Thomson, Scottish-Australian politician, 3rd Chief Secretary of New South Wales (born 1800) Wikipedia: Edward Deas Thomson
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1868
Dmitry Pisarev, Russian author and critic (born 1840) Wikipedia: Dmitry Pisarev
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1849
Sarah Allen, African-American missionary for the African Methodist Episcopal Church (born 1764) Wikipedia: Sarah Allen (missionary)
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1831
Louis Alexandre Andrault de Langeron, French-Russian general (born 1763) Wikipedia: Louis Alexandre Andrault de Langeron
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1796
George Howard, English field marshal and politician (born 1718) Wikipedia: George Howard (British Army officer)
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1770
Francis Cotes, English painter and academic (born 1726) Wikipedia: Francis Cotes
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1747
Giuseppe Crespi, Italian painter (born 1665) Wikipedia: Giuseppe Crespi
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1729
Johann David Heinichen, German composer and theorist (born 1683) Wikipedia: Johann David Heinichen
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1691
François-Michel le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois, French politician, French Secretary of State for War (born 1641) Wikipedia: François-Michel le Tellier, Marquis de Louvois
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1686
John Pearson, English bishop and scholar (born 1612) Wikipedia: John Pearson (bishop)
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1664
Andreas Gryphius, German poet and playwright (born 1616) Wikipedia: Andreas Gryphius
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1647
Masaniello, Italian rebel (born 1622) Wikipedia: Masaniello
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1576
Isabella de' Medici, Italian noble (born 1542) Wikipedia: Isabella de' Medici
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1557
Anne of Cleves, Queen consort of England (born 1515) Wikipedia: Anne of Cleves
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1546
Anne Askew, English author and poet (born 1520) Wikipedia: Anne Askew
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1509
João da Nova, Portuguese explorer (born 1460) Wikipedia: João da Nova
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1344
An-Nasir Ahmad, Sultan of Egypt (born 1316) Wikipedia: Al-Nasir Ahmad, Sultan of Egypt
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1342
Charles I of Hungary (born 1288) Wikipedia: Charles I of Hungary
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1324
Emperor Go-Uda of Japan (born 1267) Wikipedia: Emperor Go-Uda
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1216
Pope Innocent III (born 1160) Wikipedia: Pope Innocent III
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1212
William de Brus, 3rd Lord of Annandale Wikipedia: William de Brus, 3rd Lord of Annandale
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866
Irmgard, Frankish abbess Wikipedia: Irmgard of Chiemsee
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851
Sisenandus, Cordoban deacon and martyr (born c. 825) Wikipedia: Sisenandus of Beja
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784
Fulrad, Frankish diplomat and saint (born 710) Wikipedia: Fulrad
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