June 12: what happened on this day in history

Events on June 12 include:

South African-American businessman Elon Musk becomes the first US$ trillionaire with the initial public offering of SpaceX (2026)
United States President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un of North Korea hold the first meeting between leaders of their two countries in Singapore (2018)
An Islamic terrorist killed 49 people in a mass shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, Florida (2016)

This page gathers 64 events, 207 births and 100 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 910 to 2026.

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Events · United States

2026
South African-American businessman Elon Musk becomes the first US$ trillionaire with the initial public offering of SpaceX. Wikipedia: Elon Musk · 202 languages
2018
United States President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un of North Korea hold the first meeting between leaders of their two countries in Singapore. Wikipedia: United States · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languagesArchive: United States. Sports Pavilion — Catholic University of Leuven · Europeana
2016
An Islamic terrorist killed 49 people in a mass shooting at the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, Florida. Wikipedia: Pulse nightclub shooting · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
2014
Between 1,095 and 1,700 Shia Iraqi people are killed in an attack by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant on Camp Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq. It is the second deadliest act of terrorism in history, only behind 9/11. Wikipedia: Shia Islam in Iraq · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2010
Sixteen-year-old Abby Sunderland was rescued after her boat was dismasted in the Indian Ocean while trying to become the youngest sailor around the world. Wikipedia: Abby Sunderland · 13 languages
1987
Cold War: During a speech at the Brandenburg Gate by the Berlin Wall, US president Ronald Reagan challenged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to "tear down this wall!" (speech featured). Wikipedia: Cold War · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languagesArchive: “Approaching an abyss”: liberalist ideology in a Norwegian Cold War business paper — GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences. Library Cologne, 2018 · Europeana
1982
A nuclear disarmament rally and concert is held in New York City. Wikipedia: New York City · 325 languages
1979
Bryan Allen wins the second Kremer prize for a man-powered flight across the English Channel in the Gossamer Albatross. Wikipedia: Bryan Allen (hang glider) · 3 languages
1978
American serial killer David Berkowitz, popularly known as the "Son of Sam", was sentenced to 25-years-to-life in prison for each of six killings. Wikipedia: David Berkowitz · 31 languages
1967
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down laws restricting interracial marriage in the landmark civil rights case Loving v. Virginia. Wikipedia: Supreme Court of the United States · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1963
NAACP field secretary Medgar Evers is murdered in front of his home in Jackson, Mississippi, by Ku Klux Klan member Byron De La Beckwith during the civil rights movement. Wikipedia: NAACP · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1944
World War II: Battle of Carentan: American paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division secure the town of Carentan, Normandy, France. Wikipedia: Battle of Carentan · 17 languages
1939
Shooting begins on Paramount Pictures' Dr. Cyclops, the first horror film photographed in three-strip Technicolor. Wikipedia: Paramount Pictures · 87 languages
1939
The Baseball Hall of Fame opens in Cooperstown, New York. Wikipedia: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1899
New Richmond tornado: The ninth deadliest tornado in U.S. history kills 117 people and injures around 200. Wikipedia: 1899 New Richmond tornado · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1864
Union general Ulysses S. Grant pulled his troops out of the Battle of Cold Harbor in Hanover County, Virginia, ending one of the bloodiest, most lopsided battles in the American Civil War. Wikipedia: Union (American Civil War) · 46 languages
1813
War of 1812: Capture of USRC Surveyor. Wikipedia: War of 1812 · 89 languages
1776
The Fifth Virginia Convention adopted a declaration of rights, an influential document that proclaimed the inherent rights of men. Wikipedia: Fifth Virginia Convention · 2 languages
1758
French and Indian War: Siege of Louisbourg: James Wolfe's attack at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, commences. Wikipedia: French and Indian War · 56 languages
1665
Thomas Willett is appointed the first mayor of New York City. Wikipedia: Thomas Willett · 8 languages

Around the world

2025
Air India Flight 171 (wreckage pictured) crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, India, killing 260 people. Wikipedia: Air India Flight 171 · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
2024
A fire in a residential building in Mangaf, Kuwait City kills at least 50 people. Wikipedia: 2024 Mangaf building fire · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2019
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is inaugurated as the second president of Kazakhstan. Wikipedia: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev · 89 languages
2009
A disputed presidential election in Iran leads to wide-ranging local and international protests. Wikipedia: 2009 Iranian presidential election · 29 languages
1999
In the aftermath of the bombing of Yugoslavia and the Kosovo War, the NATO-led Kosovo Force entered the territory with a mandate of establishing a secure environment. Wikipedia: NATO bombing of Yugoslavia · 59 languages
1994
The Boeing 777, the world's largest twinjet, made its maiden flight. Wikipedia: Boeing 777 · 79 languages
1993
An election takes place in Nigeria and is won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola. Its results are later annulled by the military government of Ibrahim Babangida. Wikipedia: 1993 Nigerian presidential election · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1991
More than 150 Sri Lankan Tamil civilians were massacred by members of the military in the village of Kokkadichcholai. Wikipedia: Sri Lankan Tamils · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1991
In modern Russia's first democratic election, Boris Yeltsin is elected as the President of Russia. Wikipedia: 1991 Russian presidential election · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1990
Russia Day: The parliament of the Russian Federation formally declares its sovereignty. Wikipedia: Russia Day · 37 languages
1988
Austral Líneas Aéreas Flight 046, a McDonnell Douglas MD-81, crashes short of the runway at Libertador General José de San Martín Airport, killing all 22 people on board. Wikipedia: Austral Líneas Aéreas Flight 046 · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1987
The Central African Republic's former emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa is sentenced to death for crimes he had committed during his 13-year rule. Wikipedia: Central African Republic · 301 languages
1981
Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first film in the Indiana Jones franchise, was released. Wikipedia: Raiders of the Lost Ark · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
1975
State of Uttar Pradesh v. Raj Narain: Judge Jagmohanlal Sinha rules against Indira Gandhi in a case on her election to the Indian Parliament, and that she should be banned from holding any public office, triggering a political crisis. Wikipedia: State of Uttar Pradesh v. Raj Narain · 3 languages
1964
Anti-apartheid activist and ANC leader Nelson Mandela's original 5-year sentence is extended to life sentence for high treason together with Denis Goldberg, Ahmed Kathrada, Govan Mbeki, Raymond Mhlaba, Andrew Mlangeni, Elias Motsoaledi and Walter Sisulu in the Rivonia Trial for sabotage in South Africa. Wikipedia: Apartheid · 157 languages
1963
The premiere was held in New York of the historical drama film Cleopatra, the most expensive film made to that point. Wikipedia: Cleopatra (1963 film) · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1954
Dominic Savio, who was 14 years old at his death in 1857, was canonized by Pope Pius XII, making him one of the youngest non-martyred saints in the Catholic Church. Wikipedia: Dominic Savio · 41 languages
1950
An Air France Douglas DC-4 crashes near Bahrain International Airport, killing 46 people. Wikipedia: 1950 Bahrain Air France Douglas DC-4 crashes · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1943
The Holocaust: Germany liquidates the Jewish Ghetto in Brzeżany, Poland (now Berezhany, Ukraine). Around 1,180 Jews are led to the city's old Jewish graveyard and shot. Wikipedia: The Holocaust · 204 languages
1942
On her thirteenth birthday, Anne Frank (pictured) began keeping a diary during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands in World War II. Wikipedia: Anne Frank · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
1940
World War II: Thirteen thousand British and French troops surrender to General Erwin Rommel at Saint-Valery-en-Caux. Wikipedia: World War II · 291 languages
1935
A ceasefire is negotiated between Bolivia and Paraguay, ending the Chaco War. Wikipedia: Bolivia · 313 languages
1921
Soviet politician Vladimir Antonov-Ovseenko authorised the use of chemical weapons against a peasant rebellion in the Tambov Governorate. Wikipedia: Vladimir Antonov-Ovseenko · 30 languages
1921
Mikhail Tukhachevsky orders the use of chemical weapons against the Tambov Rebellion, bringing an end to the peasant uprising. Wikipedia: Mikhail Tukhachevsky · 61 languages
1914
As part of the Ottoman Empire's policies of ethnic cleansing, Turkish irregulars began a six-day massacre in the predominantly Greek town of Phocaea. Wikipedia: Ottoman Empire · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1900
The Reichstag approves new legislation continuing Germany's naval expansion program, providing for construction of 38 battleships over a 20-year period. Germany's fleet would be the largest in the world. Wikipedia: Reichstag building · 75 languages
1898
Philippine Declaration of Independence: General Emilio Aguinaldo declares the Philippines' independence from Spain. Wikipedia: Philippine Declaration of Independence · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1830
Beginning of the Invasion of Algiers: Thirty-four thousand French soldiers land 27 kilometers west of Algiers, at Sidi Ferruch. Wikipedia: Invasion of Algiers (1830) · 16 languages
1821
Badi VII, king of Sennar, surrenders his throne and realm to Isma'il Pasha, general of the Ottoman Empire, ending the existence of that Sudanese kingdom. Wikipedia: Badi VII · 4 languages
1817
The earliest form of bicycle, the dandy horse, is driven by Karl von Drais. Wikipedia: Bicycle · 205 languages
1798
Following the successful French invasion of Malta, the Knights Hospitaller surrendered Malta to Napoleon, initiating two years of occupation. Wikipedia: French invasion of Malta · 8 languages
1798
Irish Rebellion of 1798: Battle of Ballynahinch. Wikipedia: Irish Rebellion of 1798 · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1775
Thomas Gage, the governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, offered a general pardon to colonists who remained loyal to Britain. Wikipedia: Thomas Gage · 28 languages
1772
French explorer Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne and 25 of his men are killed by Māori in New Zealand. Wikipedia: Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1653
First Anglo-Dutch War: The Battle of the Gabbard begins, lasting until the following day. Wikipedia: First Anglo-Dutch War · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1643
The Westminster Assembly is convened by the Parliament of England, without the assent of Charles I, in order to restructure the Church of England. Wikipedia: Westminster Assembly · 19 languages
1550
The city of Helsinki, Finland (belonging to Sweden at the time) is founded by King Gustav I of Sweden. Wikipedia: Helsinki · 293 languages
1429
Hundred Years' War: On the second day of the Battle of Jargeau, Joan of Arc leads the French army in their capture of the city and the English commander, William de la Pole, 1st Duke of Suffolk. Wikipedia: Hundred Years' War · 128 languages
1418
Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War: Parisians slaughter sympathizers of Bernard VII, Count of Armagnac, along with all prisoners, foreign bankers, and students and faculty of the College of Navarre. Wikipedia: Armagnac–Burgundian Civil War · 24 languages
1381
Peasants' Revolt: In England, rebels assemble at Blackheath, just outside London. Wikipedia: Peasants' Revolt · 46 languages
1240
The Disputation of Paris, in which four rabbis defended the Talmud against Nicholas Donin's accusations of blasphemy, began in the court of King Louis IX. Wikipedia: Disputation of Paris · 13 languages
1206
The Ghurid general Qutb ud-Din Aibak founds the Delhi Sultanate. Wikipedia: Ghurid dynasty · 53 languages
1042
Constantine IX Monomachos is crowned as Byzantine Emperor, one day after his marriage to Empress Zoe Porphyrogenita. Wikipedia: Constantine IX Monomachos · 55 languages
910
Battle of Augsburg: The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army under King Louis the Child, using the famous feigned retreat tactic of the nomadic warriors. Wikipedia: Battle of Lechfeld (910) · 6 languages

World days

Christian feast day: 108 Martyrs of World War II Wikipedia: 108 Martyrs of World War II · 17 languages
World Day Against Child Labour, and its related observances: Children's Day (Haiti) Wikipedia: Children's Day · 89 languages

Technology

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Science

2026
South African-American businessman Elon Musk becomes the first US$ trillionaire with the initial public offering of SpaceX. Wikipedia: Elon Musk · 202 languages

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Business

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Sport

1939
The Baseball Hall of Fame opens in Cooperstown, New York. Wikipedia: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages

Today's news: Sport ›

Culture

1939
Shooting begins on Paramount Pictures' Dr. Cyclops, the first horror film photographed in three-strip Technicolor. Wikipedia: Paramount Pictures · 87 languages
1981
Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first film in the Indiana Jones franchise, was released. Wikipedia: Raiders of the Lost Ark · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
1963
The premiere was held in New York of the historical drama film Cleopatra, the most expensive film made to that point. Wikipedia: Cleopatra (1963 film) · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages

Today's news: Culture ›

Births

2002
Koni De Winter, Belgian footballer Wikipedia: Koni De Winter · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1999
CarryMinati, Indian YouTuber Wikipedia: CarryMinati · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1996
Gustav Forsling, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Gustav Forsling · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1996
Davinson Sánchez, Colombian footballer Wikipedia: Davinson Sánchez · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1996
Shonica Wharton, Barbadian netball player Wikipedia: Shonica Wharton · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1994
Don Toliver, American rapper and singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Don Toliver · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1992
Philippe Coutinho, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Philippe Coutinho · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
1992
Allie DiMeco, American actress and musician Wikipedia: Allie DiMeco · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1991
Avisaíl García, Venezuelan baseball player Wikipedia: Avisaíl García · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1990
Jrue Holiday, American basketball player Wikipedia: Jrue Holiday · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1990
David Worrall, English footballer Wikipedia: David Worrall · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1989
Emma Eliasson, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Emma Eliasson · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1989
Ibrahim Jeilan, Ethiopian runner Wikipedia: Ibrahim Jeilan · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1988
Eren Derdiyok, Swiss footballer Wikipedia: Eren Derdiyok · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1988
Mauricio Isla, Chilean footballer Wikipedia: Mauricio Isla · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1986
Salim Mehajer, Australian politician Wikipedia: Salim Mehajer · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1985
Dave Franco, American actor Wikipedia: Dave Franco · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1985
Blake Ross, American computer programmer, co-created Mozilla Firefox Wikipedia: Blake Ross · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1985
Sam Thaiday, Australian rugby league player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Sam Thaiday · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1985
Kendra Wilkinson, American model, actress, and author Wikipedia: Kendra Wilkinson · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1984
James Kwalia, Kenyan-Qatari runner Wikipedia: James Kwalia · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1984
Bruno Soriano, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Bruno Soriano · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1983
Bryan Habana, South African rugby player Wikipedia: Bryan Habana · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1983
Christine Sinclair, Canadian soccer player Wikipedia: Christine Sinclair · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1982
Shailaja Pujari, Indian weightlifter Wikipedia: Shailaja Pujari · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1982
James Tomlinson, English cricketer Wikipedia: James Tomlinson · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1981
Raitis Grafs, Latvian basketball player Wikipedia: Raitis Grafs · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1981
Adriana Lima, Brazilian model and actress Wikipedia: Adriana Lima · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
1980
Marco Bortolami, Italian rugby player Wikipedia: Marco Bortolami · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1979
Dallas Clark, American football player Wikipedia: Dallas Clark · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1979
Martine Dugrenier, Canadian wrestler Wikipedia: Martine Dugrenier · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1979
Diego Milito, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Diego Milito · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
1979
Robyn, Swedish singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer Wikipedia: Robyn · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1979
Earl Watson, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Earl Watson · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1978
Lewis Moody, English rugby player Wikipedia: Lewis Moody · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1977
Wade Redden, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Wade Redden · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1977
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, American blues-rock guitarist Wikipedia: Kenny Wayne Shepherd · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1976
Antawn Jamison, American basketball player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Antawn Jamison · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1976
Ray Price, Zimbabwean cricketer Wikipedia: Ray Price (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1976
Thomas Sørensen, Danish footballer Wikipedia: Thomas Sørensen · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1976
Paul Stenning, English author Wikipedia: Paul Stenning · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1975
Bryan Alvarez, American wrestler and journalist Wikipedia: Bryan Alvarez · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1975
Stéphanie Szostak, French-American actress Wikipedia: Stéphanie Szostak · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1974
Flávio Conceição, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Flávio Conceição · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1974
Hideki Matsui, Japanese baseball player Wikipedia: Hideki Matsui · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1973
Jason Caffey, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Jason Caffey · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1973
Darryl White, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Darryl White · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1971
Mark Henry, American weightlifter and wrestler Wikipedia: Mark Henry · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1971
Ryan Klesko, American baseball player Wikipedia: Ryan Klesko · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1971
Jérôme Romain, Caribbean-Dominican triple jumper and coach Wikipedia: Jérôme Romain · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1969
Zsolt Daczi, Hungarian guitarist (died 2007) Wikipedia: Zsolt Daczi · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1969
Héctor Garza, Mexican wrestler (died 2013) Wikipedia: Héctor Garza · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1969
Mathieu Schneider, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Mathieu Schneider · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1969
Heinz-Christian Strache, Austrian politician Wikipedia: Heinz-Christian Strache · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1968
Scott Aldred, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Scott Aldred · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1968
Bobby Sheehan, American bass player and songwriter (died 1999) Wikipedia: Blues Traveler · 11 languages
1967
Aivar Kuusmaa, Estonian basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Aivar Kuusmaa · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1967
Frances O'Connor, English-Australian actress Wikipedia: Frances O'Connor · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1966
Marc Glanville, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Marc Glanville · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1966
Tom Misteli, Swiss cell biologist Wikipedia: Tom Misteli · 2 languages
1965
Adrian Toole, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Adrian Toole · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1965
Gwen Torrence, American sprinter Wikipedia: Gwen Torrence · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1965
Cathy Tyson, English actress Wikipedia: Cathy Tyson · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1964
Derek Higgins, Irish racing driver Wikipedia: Derek Higgins · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1964
Takashi Yamazaki, Japanese filmmaker Wikipedia: Takashi Yamazaki · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1963
Philippe Bugalski, French racing driver (died 2012) Wikipedia: Philippe Bugalski · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1963
Warwick Capper, Australian footballer, coach, and actor Wikipedia: Warwick Capper · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1962
Jordan Peterson, Canadian psychologist, professor and cultural critic Wikipedia: Jordan Peterson · ✓ Wikidata · 83 languages
1960
Joe Kopicki, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Joe Kopicki · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1959
John Linnell, American singer-songwriter and musician Wikipedia: John Linnell · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1959
Scott Thompson, Canadian actor and comedian Wikipedia: Scott Thompson (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1958
Meredith Brooks, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Meredith Brooks · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1958
Barry Michael Cooper, American writer, producer and director (died 2025) Wikipedia: Barry Michael Cooper · 6 languages
1957
Timothy Busfield, American actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Timothy Busfield · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1957
Javed Miandad, Pakistani cricketer and coach Wikipedia: Javed Miandad · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1956
Terry Alderman, Australian cricketer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Terry Alderman · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1956
Michael Angelo Batio, American heavy metal guitarist Wikipedia: Michael Angelo Batio · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1953
Rocky Burnette, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Rocky Burnette · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1953
Árni Steinar Jóhannsson, Icelandic politician (died 2015) Wikipedia: Árni Steinar Jóhannsson · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1952
Spencer Abraham, American academic and politician, 10th United States Secretary of Energy Wikipedia: Spencer Abraham · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1952
Junior Brown, American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Junior Brown · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1951
Brad Delp, American musician and singer (died 2007) Wikipedia: Brad Delp · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1951
Andranik Margaryan, Armenian engineer and politician, 10th Prime Minister of Armenia (died 2007) Wikipedia: Andranik Margaryan · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1950
Oğuz Abadan, Turkish singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Oğuz Abadan · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1950
Michael Fabricant, English politician Wikipedia: Michael Fabricant · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1950
Sonia Manzano, American actress Wikipedia: Sonia Manzano · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1949
Jens Böhrnsen, German judge and politician Wikipedia: Jens Böhrnsen · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1949
Marc Tardif, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Marc Tardif · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1949
John Wetton, English singer-songwriter, bass player, and producer (died 2017) Wikipedia: John Wetton · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1948
Hans Binder, Austrian racing driver Wikipedia: Hans Binder · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1948
Herbert Meyer, German footballer Wikipedia: Herbert Meyer (footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1948
Len Wein, American comic book writer and editor (died 2017) Wikipedia: Len Wein · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1946
Michel Bergeron, Canadian ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Michel Bergeron · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1946
Bobby Gould, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Bobby Gould · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1946
Catherine Bréchignac, French physicist and academic Wikipedia: Catherine Bréchignac · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1945
Pat Jennings, Northern Irish footballer and coach Wikipedia: Pat Jennings · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1942
Len Barry, American singer-songwriter and producer (died 2020) Wikipedia: Len Barry · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1942
Bert Sakmann, German physiologist and biologist, Nobel Prize laureate Wikipedia: Bert Sakmann · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1941
Marv Albert, American sportscaster Wikipedia: Marv Albert · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1941
Chick Corea, American pianist and composer (died 2021) Wikipedia: Chick Corea · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1941
Roy Harper, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor Wikipedia: Roy Harper (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1941
Reg Presley, English singer-songwriter (died 2013) Wikipedia: Reg Presley · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1941
Lucille Roybal-Allard, American politician Wikipedia: Lucille Roybal-Allard · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1940
Jacques Brassard, Canadian educator and politician Wikipedia: Jacques Brassard · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1939
Ron Lynch, Australian rugby league player and coach (died 2024) Wikipedia: Ron Lynch (rugby league) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1939
Frank McCloskey, American sergeant and politician (died 2003) Wikipedia: Frank McCloskey · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1938
Jean-Marie Doré, Guinean lawyer and politician, 11th Prime Minister of Guinea (died 2016) Wikipedia: Jean-Marie Doré · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1938
Tom Oliver, English-Australian actor Wikipedia: Tom Oliver · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1937
Vladimir Arnold, Russian-French mathematician and academic (died 2010) Wikipedia: Vladimir Arnold · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
1937
Klaus Basikow, German footballer and manager (died 2015) Wikipedia: Klaus Basikow · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1937
Antal Festetics, Hungarian-Austrian biologist and zoologist Wikipedia: Antal Festetics · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1937
Chips Moman, American record producer, guitarist, and songwriter (died 2016) Wikipedia: Chips Moman · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1935
Ian Craig, Australian cricketer (died 2014) Wikipedia: Ian Craig · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1935
Paul Kennedy, English lawyer and judge Wikipedia: Paul Kennedy (English judge) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1934
John A. Alonzo, American actor and cinematographer (died 2001) Wikipedia: John A. Alonzo · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1934
Kevin Billington, English director and producer (died 2021) Wikipedia: Kevin Billington · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1933
Eddie Adams, American photographer and journalist (died 2004) Wikipedia: Eddie Adams (photographer) · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1933
Marian Burros, American food writer best known for her plum torte (died 2025) Wikipedia: Marian Burros · 6 languages
1932
Mimi Coertse, South African soprano and producer (died 2026) Wikipedia: Mimi Coertse · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1932
Charlie Feathers, American country music and rockabilly singer-songwriter (died 1998) Wikipedia: Charlie Feathers · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1932
Mamo Wolde, Ethiopian runner (died 2002) Wikipedia: Mamo Wolde · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1931
Trevanian, American author and scholar (died 2005) Wikipedia: Trevanian · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1931
Rona Jaffe, American novelist (died 2005) Wikipedia: Rona Jaffe · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1930
Jim Burke, Australian cricketer (died 1979) Wikipedia: Jim Burke (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1930
Donald Byrne, American chess player (died 1976) Wikipedia: Donald Byrne · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1930
Barbara Harris, 1st US Episcopal female bishop (died 2020) Wikipedia: Barbara Harris (bishop) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1930
Innes Ireland, Scottish racing driver and engineer (died 1993) Wikipedia: Innes Ireland · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1930
Jim Nabors, American actor and singer (died 2017) Wikipedia: Jim Nabors · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1929
Brigid Brophy, English author and critic (died 1995) Wikipedia: Brigid Brophy · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1929
Roy Bull, Australian rugby league player (died 2004) Wikipedia: Roy Bull · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1929
Anne Frank, German-Dutch diarist; victim of the Holocaust (died 1945) Wikipedia: Anne Frank · ✓ Wikidata · 170 languages
1929
Jameel Jalibi, Pakistani linguist and academic (died 2019) Wikipedia: Jamil Jalibi · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1929
John McCluskey, Baron McCluskey, Scottish lawyer, judge, and politician, Solicitor General for Scotland (died 2017) Wikipedia: John McCluskey, Baron McCluskey · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1928
Vic Damone, American singer-songwriter and actor (died 2018) Wikipedia: Vic Damone · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1928
Petros Molyviatis, Greek politician and diplomat, Greek Minister for Foreign Affairs (died 2025) Wikipedia: Petros Molyviatis · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1928
Richard M. Sherman, American composer and director (died 2024) Wikipedia: Richard M. Sherman · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1926
Amadeo Carrizo, Argentine footballer (died 2020) Wikipedia: Amadeo Carrizo · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1924
George H. W. Bush, American lieutenant and politician, 41st President of the United States (died 2018) Wikipedia: George H. W. Bush · ✓ Wikidata · 196 languages
1924
Grete Dollitz, German-American guitarist and radio host (died 2013) Wikipedia: Grete Dollitz · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1922
Margherita Hack, Italian astrophysicist and author (died 2013) Wikipedia: Margherita Hack · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1921
Luis García Berlanga, Spanish director and screenwriter (died 2010) Wikipedia: Luis García Berlanga · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1921
James Archibald Houston, Canadian author and illustrator (died 2005) Wikipedia: James Archibald Houston · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1920
Dave Berg, American soldier and cartoonist (died 2002) Wikipedia: Dave Berg (cartoonist) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1920
Peter Jones, English actor and screenwriter (died 2000) Wikipedia: Peter Jones (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1919
Uta Hagen, German-American actress and educator (died 2004) Wikipedia: Uta Hagen · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1918
Georgia Louise Harris Brown, American architect (died 1999) Wikipedia: Georgia Louise Harris Brown · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1918
Christie Jayaratnam Eliezer, Sri Lankan-Australian mathematician and academic (died 2001) Wikipedia: C. J. Eliezer · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1916
Irwin Allen, American director and producer (died 1991) Wikipedia: Irwin Allen · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1916
Raúl Héctor Castro, Mexican-American politician and diplomat, 14th Governor of Arizona (died 2015) Wikipedia: Raúl Héctor Castro · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1915
Priscilla Lane, American actress (died 1995) Wikipedia: Priscilla Lane · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1915
Christopher Mayhew, English soldier and politician (died 1997) Wikipedia: Christopher Mayhew · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1915
David Rockefeller, American banker and businessman (died 2017) Wikipedia: David Rockefeller · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
1914
William Lundigan, American actor (died 1975) Wikipedia: William Lundigan · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1914
Go Seigen, Chinese-Japanese Go player (died 2014) Wikipedia: Go Seigen · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1913
Jean Victor Allard, Canadian general (died 1996) Wikipedia: Jean Victor Allard · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1913
Desmond Piers, Canadian admiral (died 2005) Wikipedia: Desmond Piers · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1912
Bill Cowley, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 1993) Wikipedia: Bill Cowley · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1912
Carl Hovland, American psychologist and academic (died 1961) Wikipedia: Carl Hovland · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1908
Marina Semyonova, Russian ballerina and educator (died 2010) Wikipedia: Marina Semyonova · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1908
Otto Skorzeny, German SS officer (died 1975) Wikipedia: Otto Skorzeny · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
1906
Sandro Penna, Italian poet (died 1977) Wikipedia: Sandro Penna · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1905
Ray Barbuti, American sprinter and football player (died 1988) Wikipedia: Ray Barbuti · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1902
Hendrik Elias, Belgian lawyer and politician, Mayor of Ghent (died 1973) Wikipedia: Hendrik Elias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1899
Fritz Albert Lipmann, German-American biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1986) Wikipedia: Fritz Albert Lipmann · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1899
Weegee, Ukrainian-American photographer and journalist (died 1968) Wikipedia: Weegee · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1897
Anthony Eden, English soldier and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (died 1977) Wikipedia: Anthony Eden · ✓ Wikidata · 97 languages
1895
Eugénie Brazier, French chef (died 1977) Wikipedia: Eugénie Brazier · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1892
Djuna Barnes, American novelist, journalist, and playwright (died 1982) Wikipedia: Djuna Barnes · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1890
Egon Schiele, Austrian soldier and painter (died 1918) Wikipedia: Egon Schiele · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
1888
Zygmunt Janiszewski, Polish mathematician and academic (died 1920) Wikipedia: Zygmunt Janiszewski · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1883
Fernand Gonder, French pole vaulter (died 1969) Wikipedia: Fernand Gonder · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1883
Robert Lowie, Austrian-American anthropologist and academic (died 1957) Wikipedia: Robert Lowie · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1877
Thomas C. Hart, American admiral and politician (died 1971) Wikipedia: Thomas C. Hart · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1873
Jacques Pellegrin, French zoologist (died 1944) Wikipedia: Jacques Pellegrin · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1864
Frank Chapman, American ornithologist, photographer, and author (died 1945) Wikipedia: Frank Chapman (ornithologist) · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1861
William Attewell, English cricketer and umpire (died 1927) Wikipedia: William Attewell · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1858
Harry Johnston, English botanist and explorer (died 1927) Wikipedia: Harry Johnston · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1858
Henry Scott Tuke, English painter and photographer (died 1929) Wikipedia: Henry Scott Tuke · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1857
Maurice Perrault, Canadian architect, engineer, and politician, 15th Mayor of Longueuil (died 1909) Wikipedia: Maurice Perrault · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1851
Oliver Lodge, English physicist and academic (died 1940) Wikipedia: Oliver Lodge · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1843
David Gill, Scottish-English astronomer and author (died 1914) Wikipedia: David Gill (astronomer) · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1841
Watson Fothergill, English architect, designed the Woodborough Road Baptist Church (died 1928) Wikipedia: Watson Fothergill · 3 languages
1831
Robert Herbert, English-Australian politician, 1st Premier of Queensland (died 1905) Wikipedia: Robert Herbert · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1827
Johanna Spyri, Swiss author, best known for Heidi (died 1901) Wikipedia: Johanna Spyri · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
1819
Charles Kingsley, English priest, historian, and author (died 1875) Wikipedia: Charles Kingsley · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1812
Edmond Hébert, French geologist and academic (died 1890) Wikipedia: Edmond Hébert · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1807
Ante Kuzmanić, Croatian physician and journalist (died 1879) Wikipedia: Ante Kuzmanić · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1806
John A. Roebling, German-American engineer, designed the Brooklyn Bridge (died 1869) Wikipedia: John A. Roebling · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1802
Harriet Martineau, English sociologist and author (died 1876) Wikipedia: Harriet Martineau · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1800
Samuel Wright Mardis, American politician (died 1836) Wikipedia: Samuel W. Mardis · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1798
Samuel Cooper, American general (died 1876) Wikipedia: Samuel Cooper (general) · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1777
Robert Clark, American physician and politician (died 1837) Wikipedia: Robert Clark (New York politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1775
Karl Freiherr von Müffling, Prussian field marshal (died 1851) Wikipedia: Karl Freiherr von Müffling · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1771
Patrick Gass, American sergeant (Lewis and Clark Expedition) and author (died 1870) Wikipedia: Patrick Gass · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1760
Jean-Baptiste Louvet de Couvrai, French author, playwright, journalist, and politician (died 1797) Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Louvet de Couvray · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1711
Louis Legrand, French priest and theologian (died 1780) Wikipedia: Louis Legrand (theologian) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1686
Marie-Catherine Homassel Hecquet, French writer (died 1764) Wikipedia: Marie-Angélique Memmie Le Blanc · 9 languages
1653
Maria Amalia of Courland, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel (died 1711) Wikipedia: Maria Amalia of Courland · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1580
Adriaen van Stalbemt, Flemish painter (died 1662) Wikipedia: Adriaen van Stalbemt · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1577
Paul Guldin, Swiss astronomer and mathematician (died 1643) Wikipedia: Paul Guldin · 30 languages
1573
Robert Radclyffe, 5th Earl of Sussex, soldier (died 1629) Wikipedia: Robert Radclyffe, 5th Earl of Sussex · 3 languages
1564
John Casimir, Duke of Saxe-Coburg (died 1633) Wikipedia: John Casimir, Duke of Saxe-Coburg · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1561
Anna of Württemberg, German princess (died 1616) Wikipedia: Anna of Württemberg · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1519
Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (died 1574) Wikipedia: Cosimo I de' Medici · 46 languages
1161
Constance, Duchess of Brittany (died 1201) Wikipedia: Constance of Brittany · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1107
Gao Zong, Chinese emperor (died 1187) Wikipedia: Emperor Gaozong of Song · 31 languages
950
Reizei, Japanese emperor (died 1011) Wikipedia: Emperor Reizei · 33 languages

Deaths

2024
William H. Donaldson, American businessman (born 1931) Wikipedia: William H. Donaldson · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2024
Neil Goldschmidt, American lawyer and politician, 33rd Governor of Oregon (born 1940) Wikipedia: Neil Goldschmidt · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
2024
Jerry West, American basketball player and executive (born 1938) Wikipedia: Jerry West · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
2023
Silvio Berlusconi, Italian businessman and politician, Prime Minister of Italy (born 1936) Wikipedia: Silvio Berlusconi · ✓ Wikidata · 164 languages
2023
Francesco Nuti, Italian actor and director, (born 1955) Wikipedia: Francesco Nuti · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2023
John Romita Sr., comic book artist and author (born 1930) Wikipedia: John Romita Sr. · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2023
Treat Williams, American actor (born 1951) Wikipedia: Treat Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
2022
Philip Baker Hall, American actor (born 1931) Wikipedia: Philip Baker Hall · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
2022
Phil Bennett, Welsh rugby union player (born 1948) Wikipedia: Phil Bennett · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2019
Sylvia Miles, American actress (born 1924) Wikipedia: Sylvia Miles · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
2018
Jon Hiseman, English drummer (born 1944) Wikipedia: Jon Hiseman · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2015
Fernando Brant, Brazilian journalist, poet, and composer (born 1946) Wikipedia: Fernando Brant · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2013
Teresita Barajuen, Spanish nun (born 1908) Wikipedia: Teresita Barajuen · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2013
Jason Leffler, American racing driver (born 1975) Wikipedia: Jason Leffler · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2012
Hector Bianciotti, Argentinian-French journalist and author (born 1930) Wikipedia: Hector Bianciotti · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2012
Margarete Mitscherlich-Nielsen, Danish-German psychoanalyst and author (born 1917) Wikipedia: Margarete Mitscherlich-Nielsen · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2012
Medin Zhega, Albanian footballer and manager (born 1946) Wikipedia: Medin Zhega · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2012
Elinor Ostrom, American political scientist and economist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1933) Wikipedia: Elinor Ostrom · ✓ Wikidata · 95 languages
2012
Pahiño, Spanish footballer (born 1923) Wikipedia: Pahiño · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
2012
Frank Walker, Australian judge and politician, 41st Attorney General of New South Wales (born 1942) Wikipedia: Frank Walker (Australian politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2011
René Audet, Canadian bishop (born 1920) Wikipedia: René Audet · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2010
Al Williamson, American illustrator (born 1931) Wikipedia: Al Williamson · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2008
Miroslav Dvořák, Czech ice hockey player (born 1951) Wikipedia: Miroslav Dvořák (ice hockey) · 11 languages
2008
Derek Tapscott, Welsh footballer and manager (born 1932) Wikipedia: Derek Tapscott · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2006
Nicky Barr, Australian rugby player and fighter pilot (born 1915) Wikipedia: Nicky Barr · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2006
György Ligeti, Romanian-Hungarian composer and educator (born 1923) Wikipedia: György Ligeti · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
2006
Kenneth Thomson, 2nd Baron Thomson of Fleet, Canadian businessman and art collector (born 1923) Wikipedia: Kenneth Thomson, 2nd Baron Thomson of Fleet · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2005
Scott Young, Canadian journalist and author (born 1918) Wikipedia: Scott Young (writer) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2003
Gregory Peck, American actor and political activist (born 1916) Wikipedia: Gregory Peck · ✓ Wikidata · 98 languages
2002
Bill Blass, American fashion designer, founded Bill Blass Limited (born 1922) Wikipedia: Bill Blass · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2002
Zena Sutherland, American reviewer of children's literature (born 1915) Wikipedia: Zena Sutherland · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2000
Purushottam Laxman Deshpande, Indian actor, director, and producer (born 1919) Wikipedia: Purushottam Laxman Deshpande · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1999
Malekeh Malekzadeh Bayani, Iranian numismatist (born 1910) Wikipedia: Malekeh Malekzadeh Bayani · 2 languages
1999
J. F. Powers, American novelist and short story writer (born 1917) Wikipedia: J. F. Powers · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1998
Leo Buscaglia, American author and educator (born 1924) Wikipedia: Leo Buscaglia · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1998
Theresa Merritt, American actress and singer (born 1922) Wikipedia: Theresa Merritt · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1997
Bulat Okudzhava, Russian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1924) Wikipedia: Bulat Okudzhava · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1995
Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, Italian pianist (born 1920) Wikipedia: Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1995
Pierre Russell, American basketball player (born 1949) Wikipedia: Pierre Russell · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1994
Nicole Brown Simpson, ex-wife of O. J. Simpson (born 1959) and Ron Goldman, restaurant employee (born 1968) Wikipedia: Nicole Brown Simpson · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1994
Menachem Mendel Schneerson, Russian-American rabbi and author (born 1902) Wikipedia: Menachem Mendel Schneerson · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1994
Philip Vera Cruz, Filipino-American labor leader and farmworker (born 1904) Wikipedia: Philip Vera Cruz · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1990
Terence O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of the Maine, English captain and politician, 4th Prime Minister of Northern Ireland (born 1914) Wikipedia: Terence O'Neill · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1989
Bruce Hamilton, Australian public servant (born 1911) Wikipedia: Bruce Hamilton (public servant) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1983
Norma Shearer, Canadian-American actress (born 1902) Wikipedia: Norma Shearer · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
1982
Ian McKay, English sergeant, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1953) Wikipedia: Ian McKay · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1982
Karl von Frisch, Austrian-German ethologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1886) Wikipedia: Karl von Frisch · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
1980
Billy Butlin, South African-English businessman, founded the Butlins Company (born 1899) Wikipedia: Billy Butlin · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1980
Masayoshi Ōhira, Japanese politician, 68th Prime minister of Japan (born 1910) Wikipedia: Masayoshi Ōhira · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1980
Milburn Stone, American actor (born 1904) Wikipedia: Milburn Stone · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1978
Guo Moruo, Chinese historian, author, and poet (born 1892) Wikipedia: Guo Moruo · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1978
Georg Siimenson, Estonian footballer (born 1912) Wikipedia: Georg Siimenson · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1976
Gopinath Kaviraj, Indian philosopher and scholar (born 1887) Wikipedia: Gopinath Kaviraj · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1972
Edmund Wilson, American critic, essayist, and editor (born 1895) Wikipedia: Edmund Wilson · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1972
Dinanath Gopal Tendulkar, Indian writer and documentary filmmaker (born 1909) Wikipedia: Dinanath Gopal Tendulkar · 5 languages
1969
Aleksandr Deyneka, Ukrainian-Russian painter and sculptor (born 1899) Wikipedia: Aleksandr Deyneka · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1968
Herbert Read, English poet and critic (born 1893) Wikipedia: Herbert Read · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1966
Hermann Scherchen, German viola player and conductor (born 1891) Wikipedia: Hermann Scherchen · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1963
Medgar Evers, American soldier and activist (born 1925) Wikipedia: Medgar Evers · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1962
John Ireland, English composer and educator (born 1879) Wikipedia: John Ireland (composer) · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1957
Jimmy Dorsey, American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (The Dorsey Brothers and The California Ramblers) (born 1904) Wikipedia: Jimmy Dorsey · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1952
Harry Lawson, Australian politician, 27th Premier of Victoria (born 1875) Wikipedia: Harry Lawson (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1946
Médéric Martin, Canadian politician, mayor of Montreal (born 1869) Wikipedia: Médéric Martin · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1944
Erich Marcks, German general (born 1891) Wikipedia: Erich Marcks · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1937
Mikhail Tukhachevsky, Russian general (born 1893) Wikipedia: Mikhail Tukhachevsky · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
1932
Theo Heemskerk, Dutch lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of the Netherlands (born 1852) Wikipedia: Theo Heemskerk · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1917
Teresa Carreño, Venezuelan-American singer-songwriter, pianist, and conductor (born 1853) Wikipedia: Teresa Carreño · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1912
Frédéric Passy, French economist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1822) Wikipedia: Frédéric Passy · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
1904
Camille of Renesse-Breidbach (born 1836) Wikipedia: Camille of Renesse-Breidbach · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1900
Lucretia Peabody Hale, American journalist and author (born 1820) Wikipedia: Lucretia Peabody Hale · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1841
Konstantinos Nikolopoulos, Greek composer, archaeologist, and philologist (born 1786) Wikipedia: Konstantinos Nikolopoulos (composer) · 5 languages
1818
Egwale Seyon, Ethiopian emperor Wikipedia: Egwale Seyon · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1816
Pierre Augereau, French general (born 1757) Wikipedia: Charles-Pierre Augereau · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1778
Philip Livingston, American merchant and politician (born 1716) Wikipedia: Philip Livingston · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1772
Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne, French explorer (born 1724) Wikipedia: Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1758
Prince Augustus William of Prussia (born 1722) Wikipedia: Prince Augustus William of Prussia · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1734
James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick, French-English general and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire (born 1670) Wikipedia: James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1697
Ann Baynard, English philosopher (born 1672) Wikipedia: Ann Baynard · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1675
Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy (born 1634) Wikipedia: Charles Emmanuel II · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1668
Charles Berkeley, 2nd Viscount Fitzhardinge, English politician (born 1599) Wikipedia: Charles Berkeley, 2nd Viscount Fitzhardinge · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1647
Thomas Farnaby, English scholar and educator (born 1575) Wikipedia: Thomas Farnaby · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1574
Renée of France, Duchess of Ferrara (born 1510) Wikipedia: Renée of France · 30 languages
1567
Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich, English politician, Lord Chancellor of England (born 1490) Wikipedia: Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich · 17 languages
1565
Adrianus Turnebus, French philologist and scholar (born 1512) Wikipedia: Adrianus Turnebus · 14 languages
1560
Ii Naomori, Japanese warrior (born 1506) Wikipedia: Ii Naomori · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1560
Imagawa Yoshimoto, Japanese daimyō (born 1519) Wikipedia: Imagawa Yoshimoto · 30 languages
1524
Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, Spanish conquistador (born 1465) Wikipedia: Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1478
Ludovico III Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua (born 1412) Wikipedia: Ludovico III Gonzaga of Mantua · 24 languages
1435
John FitzAlan, 14th Earl of Arundel, English commander (born 1408) Wikipedia: John Fitzalan, 7th Earl of Arundel · 10 languages
1420
Adolf I, Count of Nassau-Siegen (born 1362) Wikipedia: Adolf I of Nassau-Siegen · 6 languages
1418
Bernard VII, Count of Armagnac (born 1360) Wikipedia: Bernard VII of Armagnac · 18 languages
1294
John I of Brienne, Count of Eu Wikipedia: John I of Brienne, Count of Eu · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1266
Henry II, Prince of Anhalt-Aschersleben (born 1215) Wikipedia: Henry II of Anhalt-Aschersleben · 11 languages
1152
Henry of Scotland, 3rd Earl of Huntingdon (born 1114) Wikipedia: Henry of Scotland · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1144
Al-Zamakhshari, Persian theologian (born 1075) Wikipedia: Al-Zamakhshari · 36 languages
1036
Tedald, Italian bishop (born 990) Wikipedia: Tedald (bishop of Arezzo) · 6 languages
1020
Lyfing, English archbishop (born 999) Wikipedia: Lyfing (archbishop of Canterbury) · 8 languages
918
Æthelflæd, Mercian daughter of Alfred the Great (born 870) Wikipedia: Æthelflæd · 40 languages
816
Pope Leo III (born 750) Wikipedia: Pope Leo III · 86 languages
796
Hisham I, Muslim emir (b. 757) Wikipedia: Hisham I of Córdoba · 40 languages

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