June 22: what happened on this day in history

Events on June 22 include:

The United States conducts airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan (2025)
Two Metro trains collided in Washington, D.C., killing nine people and injuring eighty others (2009)
Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark (1984)

This page gathers 56 events, 254 births and 79 deaths recorded on this day, from 217 BC to 2025.

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Events · United States

2025
The United States conducts airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Wikipedia: United States · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languagesArchive: United States. Sports Pavilion — Catholic University of Leuven · Europeana
2009
Two Metro trains collided in Washington, D.C., killing nine people and injuring eighty others. Wikipedia: Washington Metro · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1984
Virgin Atlantic launches with its first flight from London to Newark. Wikipedia: Virgin Atlantic · 55 languages
1978
Charon, the first of Pluto's satellites to be discovered, was first seen at the United States Naval Observatory by James W. Christy. Wikipedia: Charon (moon) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 94 languages
1969
The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Wikipedia: Cuyahoga River · 29 languages
1945
World War II: The Battle of Okinawa comes to an end with an American flag-raising ceremony. Wikipedia: Battle of Okinawa · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 58 languages
1944
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs into law the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the G.I. Bill. Wikipedia: Franklin D. Roosevelt · 246 languages
1942
The Pledge of Allegiance is formally adopted by U.S. Congress. Wikipedia: Pledge of Allegiance · 37 languages
1918
The Hammond Circus Train Wreck kills 86 and injures 127 near Hammond, Indiana. Wikipedia: Hammond Circus train wreck · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1898
Spanish–American War: In a chaotic operation, 6,000 men of the U.S. Fifth Army Corps begins landing at Daiquirí, Cuba, about 16 miles (26 km) east of Santiago de Cuba. Lt. Gen. Arsenio Linares y Pombo of the Spanish Army outnumbers them two-to-one, but does not oppose the landings. Wikipedia: Spanish–American War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 88 languages
1870
The United States Department of Justice is created by the U.S. Congress. Wikipedia: United States Department of Justice · 54 languages
1839
Cherokee leaders Major Ridge, John Ridge, and Elias Boudinot are assassinated for signing the Treaty of New Echota, which had resulted in the Trail of Tears. Wikipedia: Cherokee · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1813
War of 1812: After learning of a forthcoming American attack, Laura Secord walked 20 mi (32 km) from Queenston, Upper Canada, to warn British lieutenant James FitzGibbon (depicted). Wikipedia: War of 1812 · 89 languages
1807
The British warship HMS Leopard pursued and attacked the American frigate USS Chesapeake (pictured) in the belief that the crew of the latter included deserters from the Royal Navy. Wikipedia: HMS Leopard (1790) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages

Around the world

2023
Irish broadcaster RTÉ announced that between 2017 and 2022 it had paid €345,000 more than had been previously disclosed to presenter Ryan Tubridy (pictured). Wikipedia: RTÉ · 41 languages
2022
An earthquake registering 6.2 Mw caused the deaths of at least 1,000 people in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Wikipedia: June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
2015
The Afghan National Assembly building is attacked by gunmen after a suicide bombing. All six of the gunmen are killed and 18 people are injured. Wikipedia: National Assembly (Afghanistan) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2012
Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is removed from office by impeachment and succeeded by Federico Franco. Wikipedia: Paraguay · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 311 languages
2012
A Turkish Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II fighter plane is shot down by the Syrian Armed Forces, killing both of the plane's pilots and worsening already-strained relations between Turkey and Syria. Wikipedia: Turkish Air Force · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2007
The small town of Elie, Manitoba is hit by Canada's most intense tornado on record. Wikipedia: Elie, Manitoba · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2002
A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck northwestern Iran, killing at least 230 people and injuring 1,300 others; the official response, perceived to be slow, later caused widespread public anger. Wikipedia: 2002 Bou'in-Zahra earthquake · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2000
Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 is struck by lightning and crashes into Wuhan's Hanyang District, killing 49 people. Wikipedia: Wuhan Airlines Flight 343 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1990
Cold War: Checkpoint Charlie is dismantled in Berlin. Wikipedia: Cold War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 210 languages
1986
The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2–1 and later goes on to win the World Cup. Wikipedia: The hand of God · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1979
Former British Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder Norman Scott, who had accused Thorpe of having a relationship with him. Wikipedia: Liberal Party (UK) · 47 languages
1966
Vietnamese Buddhist activist leader Thích Trí Quang was arrested as the military junta of Nguyễn Cao Kỳ crushed the Buddhist Uprising. Wikipedia: Buddhism in Vietnam · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 19 languages
1965
The Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea is signed. Wikipedia: Treaty on Basic Relations Between Japan and the Republic of Korea · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1962
Air France Flight 117 crashes on approach to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in Guadeloupe, killing 112 people. Wikipedia: Air France Flight 117 · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1948
The ship HMT Empire Windrush brought the first group of 802 West Indian immigrants to Tilbury, marking the start of modern immigration to the United Kingdom. Wikipedia: HMT Empire Windrush · 11 languages
1948
King George VI formally gives up the title "Emperor of India", half a year after Britain actually gave up its rule of India. Wikipedia: George VI · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 121 languages
1944
World War II: Opening day of the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration against the Army Group Centre. Wikipedia: Operation Bagration · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1942
World War II: Erwin Rommel is promoted to Field Marshal after the Axis capture of Tobruk. Wikipedia: Erwin Rommel · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 113 languages
1941
World War II: German minister of foreign affairs Joachim von Ribbentrop presented a declaration of war to the Soviet ambassador Vladimir Dekanozov in Berlin. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 291 languages
1941
World War II: As Axis troops began their invasion of the Soviet Union, the Lithuanian Activist Front started an uprising to liberate Lithuania from Soviet occupation. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 92 languages
1941
World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. Wikipedia: Nazi Germany · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 92 languages
1940
World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1922
Irish Republican Army gunmen assassinated British member of parliament Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson. Wikipedia: Irish Republican Army (1922–1969) · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1911
King George V and Queen Mary (both pictured) were crowned at Westminster Abbey in London. Wikipedia: George V · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1911
Mexican Revolution: Government forces bring an end to the Magonista rebellion of 1911 in the Second Battle of Tijuana. Wikipedia: Mexican Revolution · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1907
The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. Wikipedia: London Underground · 88 languages
1897
British colonial officers Charles Walter Rand and Lt. Charles Egerton Ayerst are assassinated in Pune, Maharashtra, India by the Chapekar brothers and Mahadeo Vinayak Ranade, who are later caught and hanged. Wikipedia: British Raj · 109 languages
1893
The Royal Navy battleship HMS Camperdown accidentally rams the British Mediterranean Fleet flagship HMS Victoria which sinks taking 358 crew with her, including the fleet's commander, Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon. Wikipedia: Royal Navy · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1812
France declared war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion two days later. Wikipedia: 1812 French declaration of war on Russia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 2 languages
1793
Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. Wikipedia: Haitian Revolution · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 61 languages
1783
A poisonous cloud caused by the eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland reaches Le Havre in France. Wikipedia: Volcanic eruption · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 59 languages
1774
The British pass the Quebec Act, setting out rules of governance for the colony of Quebec in British North America. Wikipedia: Quebec Act · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 20 languages
1633
The Holy Office in Rome forces Galileo Galilei to recant his view that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the Universe in the form he presented it in, after heated controversy. Wikipedia: Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 26 languages
1593
Habsburg troops defeated a larger Ottoman force at the Battle of Sisak in the Kingdom of Croatia, triggering the Long Turkish War. Wikipedia: Habsburg monarchy · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1555
A Mughal army under Humayun and Bairam Khan defeats an Afghan army under Sikandar Shah Suri in the battle of Sirhind, allowing Humayun to capture Delhi and reestablish the Mughal Empire in India. Wikipedia: Army of the Mughal Empire · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1527
Fatahillah expels Portuguese forces from Sunda Kelapa, now regarded as the foundation of Jakarta. Wikipedia: Fatahillah · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 251 languages
910
The Hungarians defeat the East Frankish army near the Rednitz River, killing its leader Gebhard, Duke of Lotharingia (Lorraine). Wikipedia: Hungarians · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
816
Election of pope Stephen IV following the death of pope Leo III earlier that month. Wikipedia: Pope Stephen IV · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 75 languages
813
Battle of Versinikia: The Bulgars led by Krum defeat the Byzantine army near Edirne. Emperor Michael I is forced to abdicate in favor of Leo V the Armenian. Wikipedia: Battle of Versinikia · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
431
The Council of Ephesus, the third ecumenical council, begins, dealing with Nestorianism. Wikipedia: Council of Ephesus · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
168 BC
Battle of Pydna: Romans under Lucius Aemilius Paullus defeat Macedonian King Perseus who surrenders after the battle, ending the Third Macedonian War. Wikipedia: Battle of Pydna · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 35 languages
217 BC
Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV Philopator of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Wikipedia: Battle of Raphia · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 29 languages

World days

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Technology

1940
World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1907
The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens. Wikipedia: London Underground · 88 languages

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Science

1978
Charon, the first of Pluto's satellites to be discovered, was first seen at the United States Naval Observatory by James W. Christy. Wikipedia: Charon (moon) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 94 languages
1633
The Holy Office in Rome forces Galileo Galilei to recant his view that the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the Universe in the form he presented it in, after heated controversy. Wikipedia: Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 26 languages

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Business

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Sport

1986
The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2–1 and later goes on to win the World Cup. Wikipedia: The hand of God · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages

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Culture

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Births

2006
Zépiqueno Redmond, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Zépiqueno Redmond · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2001
Luciano Gondou, Argentine footballer Wikipedia: Luciano Gondou · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1999
Sam Retford, Australian-English actor Wikipedia: Sam Retford · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1996
Mikel Merino, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Mikel Merino · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1996
Rodri, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Rodri · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
1994
Sébastien Haller, French-Ivorian footballer Wikipedia: Sébastien Haller · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1994
Marnus Labuschagne, South African-Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Marnus Labuschagne · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1994
Carlos Vinícius Santos de Jesus, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Carlinhos (footballer, born June 1994) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1993
Loris Karius, German footballer Wikipedia: Loris Karius · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1993
Danny Ward, Welsh footballer Wikipedia: Danny Ward (Welsh footballer) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1992
Ura Kazuki, Japanese sumo wrestler Wikipedia: Ura Kazuki · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1992
Harry Reid, British actor Wikipedia: Harry Reid (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1991
Hugo Mallo, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Hugo Mallo · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1990
Sebastian Jung, German footballer Wikipedia: Sebastian Jung · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1989
Cédric Mongongu, Congolese footballer Wikipedia: Cédric Mongongu · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1989
Jung Yong-hwa, South Korean singer-songwriter and actor Wikipedia: Jung Yong-hwa · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1988
Omri Casspi, Israeli basketball player Wikipedia: Omri Casspi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1987
Danny Green, American basketball player Wikipedia: Danny Green (basketball) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1987
Lee Min-ho, South Korean actor, singer, model, creative director and businessman Wikipedia: Lee Min-ho · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
1987
Nikita Rukavytsya, Ukrainian-Australian footballer Wikipedia: Nikita Rukavytsya · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1985
Thomas Leuluai, New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Thomas Leuluai · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1984
Dustin Johnson, American golfer Wikipedia: Dustin Johnson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1984
Rubén Iván Martínez, Spanish footballer Wikipedia: Rubén Martínez (footballer, born 1984) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1984
Jerome Taylor, Jamaican cricketer Wikipedia: Jerome Taylor · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1984
Janko Tipsarević, Serbian tennis player Wikipedia: Janko Tipsarević · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1983
Allar Raja, Estonian rower Wikipedia: Allar Raja · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1982
Andoni Iraola, Spanish footballer and manager Wikipedia: Andoni Iraola · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1982
Ian Kinsler, American baseball player Wikipedia: Ian Kinsler · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1982
Soraia Chaves, Portuguese actress and model Wikipedia: Soraia Chaves · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1981
Sione Lauaki, New Zealand rugby player (died 2017) Wikipedia: Sione Lauaki · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1981
Aquivaldo Mosquera, Colombian footballer Wikipedia: Aquivaldo Mosquera · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1980
Ilya Bryzgalov, Russian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Ilya Bryzgalov · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1980
Stephanie Jacobsen, Hong Kong-Australian actress Wikipedia: Stephanie Jacobsen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1979
Joey Cheek, American speed skater Wikipedia: Joey Cheek · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1979
Thomas Voeckler, French cyclist Wikipedia: Thomas Voeckler · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1978
Champ Bailey, American football player Wikipedia: Champ Bailey · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1978
Dan Wheldon, English racing driver (died 2011) Wikipedia: Dan Wheldon · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1975
Urmas Reinsalu, Estonian academic and politician, 28th Estonian Minister of Defence Wikipedia: Urmas Reinsalu · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1974
Jo Cox, British politician (died 2016) Wikipedia: Jo Cox · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1974
Donald Faison, American actor Wikipedia: Donald Faison · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1974
Vijay, Indian actor Wikipedia: C. Joseph Vijay · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1973
Eydís Ásbjörnsdóttir, Icelandic politician Wikipedia: Eydís Ásbjörnsdóttir · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1973
Carson Daly, American radio and television host Wikipedia: Carson Daly · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1972
Damien Oliver, Australian jockey Wikipedia: Damien Oliver · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1971
Gary Connolly, English rugby player Wikipedia: Gary Connolly · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1971
Mary Lynn Rajskub, American actress and comedian Wikipedia: Mary Lynn Rajskub · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1971
Laila Rouass, British actress Wikipedia: Laila Rouass · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1971
Kurt Warner, American football player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Kurt Warner · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1968
Darrell Armstrong, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Darrell Armstrong · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1968
Miri Yu, Zainichi, Korean novelist Wikipedia: Miri Yu · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1966
Joanna Kołaczkowska, Polish cabaret performer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Joanna Kołaczkowska · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1966
Michael Park, English racing driver (died 2005) Wikipedia: Michael Park (co-driver) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1966
Emmanuelle Seigner, French actress Wikipedia: Emmanuelle Seigner · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1966
Dean Woods, Australian cyclist Wikipedia: Dean Woods · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1965
Uwe Boll, German director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Uwe Boll · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1965
Ľubomír Moravčík, Czech footballer and manager Wikipedia: Ľubomír Moravčík · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
1964
Cadillac Anderson, American basketball player Wikipedia: Cadillac Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1964
Amy Brenneman, American actress Wikipedia: Amy Brenneman · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1964
Dan Brown, American author and academic Wikipedia: Dan Brown · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 110 languages
1964
Miroslav Kadlec, Czech footballer Wikipedia: Miroslav Kadlec · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1963
Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 61st Yokozuna Wikipedia: Hokutoumi Nobuyoshi · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1963
John Tenta, Canadian-American wrestler (died 2006) Wikipedia: John Tenta · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1962
Stephen Chow, Hong Kong actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Stephen Chow · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1962
Bobby Gillespie, Scottish musician and singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Bobby Gillespie · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1962
Clyde Drexler, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Clyde Drexler · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1962
Gerald Hillringhaus, German footballer Wikipedia: Gerald Hillringhaus · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1961
Jimmy Somerville, Scottish singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Jimmy Somerville · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1960
Erin Brockovich, American lawyer and environmentalist Wikipedia: Erin Brockovich · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1960
Margrit Klinger, German runner Wikipedia: Margrit Klinger · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1960
Tracy Pollan, American actress Wikipedia: Tracy Pollan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1959
Michael Kinane, Irish jockey Wikipedia: Michael Kinane · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1959
Nicola Sirkis, French singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Nicola Sirkis · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1959
Daniel Xuereb, French footballer Wikipedia: Daniel Xuereb · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1958
Rocío Banquells, Mexican pop singer and actress Wikipedia: Rocío Banquells · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 14 languages
1958
Jennifer Finney Boylan, American author Wikipedia: Jennifer Finney Boylan · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1958
Bruce Campbell, American actor, director, producer and writer Wikipedia: Bruce Campbell · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1957
Danny Baker, English journalist and screenwriter Wikipedia: Danny Baker · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1957
Garry Gary Beers, Australian bass player, songwriter, and producer Wikipedia: Garry Gary Beers · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1957
Kevin Bond, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Kevin Bond (English footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1957
Michael Stratton, English geneticist and academic Wikipedia: Michael Stratton · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1956
Darryl Brohman, Australian rugby league player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Darryl Brohman · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1956
Alfons De Wolf, Belgian cyclist Wikipedia: Alfons De Wolf · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1956
Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Pakistani agriculturist and politician, 25th Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs Wikipedia: Shah Mahmood Qureshi · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1956
Tim Russ, American actor, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Tim Russ · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1956
Markus Schatte, German footballer, manager, and coach Wikipedia: Markus Schatte · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1956
Derek Forbes, Scottish bass player and guitarist Wikipedia: Derek Forbes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1955
Green Gartside, Welsh singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Green Gartside · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1955
Christine Orengo, British academic and educator Wikipedia: Christine Orengo · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1954
Freddie Prinze, American comedian and actor (died 1977) Wikipedia: Freddie Prinze · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1953
Wim Eijk, Dutch cardinal Wikipedia: Wim Eijk · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1953
Mauro Francaviglia, Italian mathematician and academic (died 2013) Wikipedia: Mauro Francaviglia · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1953
Cyndi Lauper, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress Wikipedia: Cyndi Lauper · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
1953
Bruce McAvaney, Australian journalist and sportscaster Wikipedia: Bruce McAvaney · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1952
Graham Greene, Canadian actor Wikipedia: Graham Greene (actor) · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1952
Santokh Singh, Malaysian football player Wikipedia: Santokh Singh · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1951
Brian Cookson, British cyclist and sports administrator Wikipedia: Brian Cookson · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1951
Craig Gruber, American bass player (died 2015) Wikipedia: Craig Gruber · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1951
Humphrey Ocean, English painter and academic Wikipedia: Humphrey Ocean · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1950
Sharon Maughan, English actress Wikipedia: Sharon Maughan · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1950
Adrian Năstase, Romanian lawyer and politician, 59th Prime Minister of Romania Wikipedia: Adrian Năstase · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1950
Greg Oliphant, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Greg Oliphant · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1950
John Perdue, former West Virginia State Treasurer Wikipedia: John Perdue · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1950
Zenonas Petrauskas, Lithuanian lawyer and politician (died 2009) Wikipedia: Zenonas Petrauskas · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1950
Tom Alter, Indian actor (died 2017) Wikipedia: Tom Alter · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1949
Larry Junstrom, American bass player (died 2019) Wikipedia: Larry Junstrom · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1949
Brian Leveson, English lawyer and judge Wikipedia: Brian Leveson · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1949
Alan Osmond, American singer and producer (died 2026) Wikipedia: Alan Osmond · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1949
Meryl Streep, American actress Wikipedia: Meryl Streep · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 134 languages
1949
Luís Filipe Vieira, Portuguese businessman Wikipedia: Luís Filipe Vieira · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1949
Lindsay Wagner, American actress Wikipedia: Lindsay Wagner · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1949
Elizabeth Warren, American academic and politician Wikipedia: Elizabeth Warren · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
1948
James Charteris, 13th Earl of Wemyss, Scottish businessman Wikipedia: James Charteris, 13th Earl of Wemyss · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1948
Todd Rundgren, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Todd Rundgren · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1947
Octavia E. Butler, American author (died 2006) Wikipedia: Octavia E. Butler · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1947
Howard Kaylan, American pop-rock singer-songwriter and musician Wikipedia: Howard Kaylan · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1947
Bruno Latour, French philosopher, anthropologist and sociologist (died 2022) Wikipedia: Bruno Latour · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1947
Pete Maravich, American basketball player (died 1988) Wikipedia: Pete Maravich · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1947
Jerry Rawlings, Ghanaian lieutenant and politician, President of Ghana (died 2020) Wikipedia: Jerry Rawlings · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
1946
Linda Bond, Canadian 19th General of The Salvation Army Wikipedia: Linda Bond · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1946
Sheila Hollins, Baroness Hollins, English psychiatrist and academic Wikipedia: Sheila Hollins, Baroness Hollins · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1946
Eliades Ochoa, Cuban singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Eliades Ochoa · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1946
Józef Oleksy, Polish economist and politician, 7th Prime Minister of Poland (died 2015) Wikipedia: Józef Oleksy · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1946
Stephen Waley-Cohen, English journalist and businessman Wikipedia: Stephen Waley-Cohen · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1945
Rainer Brüderle, German economist and politician, German Minister of Economics and Technology Wikipedia: Rainer Brüderle · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1944
Peter Asher, English singer, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Peter Asher · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1944
Helmut Dietl, German director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2015) Wikipedia: Helmut Dietl · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1943
Klaus Maria Brandauer, Austrian actor and director Wikipedia: Klaus Maria Brandauer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1943
Brit Hume, American journalist and author Wikipedia: Brit Hume · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1943
J. Michael Kosterlitz, British-American physicist Wikipedia: J. Michael Kosterlitz · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
1941
Ed Bradley, American journalist (died 2006) Wikipedia: Ed Bradley · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1941
Terttu Savola, Finnish journalist and politician Wikipedia: Terttu Savola · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1940
Joan Busfield, English sociologist, psychologist, and academic Wikipedia: Joan Busfield · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1940
Hubert Chesshyre, English historian and author (died 2020) Wikipedia: Hubert Chesshyre · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1940
Abbas Kiarostami, Iranian director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2016) Wikipedia: Abbas Kiarostami · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
1940
Esther Rantzen, English journalist Wikipedia: Esther Rantzen · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1939
Don Matthews, American-Canadian football player and coach (died 2017) Wikipedia: Don Matthews · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1939
Ed Paschke, Polish-American painter and academic (died 2004) Wikipedia: Ed Paschke · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1939
Ada Yonath, Israeli crystallographer and Nobel laureate in Chemistry (died 2026) Wikipedia: Ada Yonath · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 89 languages
1937
Chris Blackwell, English record producer, co-founded Island Records Wikipedia: Chris Blackwell · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1937
Bernie McGann, Australian saxophonist and composer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Bernie McGann · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1936
Kris Kristofferson, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (died 2024) Wikipedia: Kris Kristofferson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
1936
Ferran Olivella, Spanish footballer (died 2023) Wikipedia: Ferran Olivella · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1936
Hermeto Pascoal, Brazilian accordion player and composer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Hermeto Pascoal · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1934
James Bjorken, American physicist, author, and academic (died 2024) Wikipedia: James Bjorken · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1933
Dianne Feinstein, American politician (died 2023) Wikipedia: Dianne Feinstein · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1932
Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari, Princess of Iran (died 2001) Wikipedia: Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1932
Yevgeny Kychanov, Russian orientalist, historian, and academic (died 2013) Wikipedia: Yevgeny Kychanov · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1932
Amrish Puri, Indian actor (died 2005) Wikipedia: Amrish Puri · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1932
June Salter, Australian actress (died 2001) Wikipedia: June Salter · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1932
Prunella Scales, English actress (died 2025) Wikipedia: Prunella Scales · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1932
John Wakeham, Baron Wakeham, English businessman and politician, Leader of the House of Lords Wikipedia: John Wakeham · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1931
Ruby Garrard Woodson, American educator and cultural historian (died 2008) Wikipedia: Ruby G. Woodson · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1930
Yuri Artyukhin, Russian colonel, engineer, and astronaut (died 1998) Wikipedia: Yuri Artyukhin · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1930
Walter Bonatti, Italian journalist and mountaineer (died 2011) Wikipedia: Walter Bonatti · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1929
Bruce Kent, English activist and laicised Roman Catholic priest (died 2022) Wikipedia: Bruce Kent · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1928
Ralph Waite, American actor and director (died 2014) Wikipedia: Ralph Waite · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1927
Anthony Low, Indian-English historian and academic (died 2015) Wikipedia: Anthony Low · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1926
George Englund, American film editor, director, producer and actor (died 2017) Wikipedia: George Englund · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1926
Rachid Solh, Lebanese politician, 48th Prime Minister of Lebanon (died 2014) Wikipedia: Rachid Solh · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1924
Christopher Booth, English clinician and historian (died 2012) Wikipedia: Christopher Booth · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1924
Larkin Kerwin, Canadian physicist and academic (died 2004) Wikipedia: Larkin Kerwin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1923
José Giovanni, French-Swiss director and screenwriter (died 2004) Wikipedia: José Giovanni · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1922
Bill Blass, American fashion designer, founded Bill Blass Group (died 2002) Wikipedia: Bill Blass · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1922
Clair Cameron Patterson, American scientist (died 1995) Wikipedia: Clair Patterson · 38 languages
1921
Joseph Papp, American director and producer (died 1991) Wikipedia: Joseph Papp · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1921
Barbara Vucanovich, American lawyer and politician (died 2013) Wikipedia: Barbara Vucanovich · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1921
Radovan Ivšić, Croatian writer (died 2009) Wikipedia: Radovan Ivšić · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1921
Barbara Perry, American actress (died 2019) Wikipedia: Barbara Perry (actress) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1920
James H. Pomerene, American computer scientist and engineer (died 2008) Wikipedia: James H. Pomerene · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1920
Jovito Salonga, Filipino lawyer and politician, 14th President of the Senate of the Philippines (died 2016) Wikipedia: Jovito Salonga · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1919
Gower Champion, American dancer and choreographer (died 1980) Wikipedia: Gower Champion · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1919
Henri Tajfel, Polish social psychologist (died 1982) Wikipedia: Henri Tajfel · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1919
Clifton McNeely, American basketball player and coach (died 2003) Wikipedia: Clifton McNeely · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1918
Cicely Saunders, English nurse, social worker, physician and writer (died 2005) Wikipedia: Cicely Saunders · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1918
Yeoh Ghim Seng, Singaporean politician, acting President of Singapore (died 1993) Wikipedia: Yeoh Ghim Seng · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1916
Johnny Jacobs, American television announcer (died 1982) Wikipedia: Johnny Jacobs · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1916
Richard Eastham, American actor (died 2005) Wikipedia: Richard Eastham · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1916
Emil Fackenheim, German Jewish philosopher and Reform rabbi (died 2003) Wikipedia: Emil Fackenheim · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1915
Dolf van der Linden, Dutch conductor and composer (died 1999) Wikipedia: Dolf van der Linden · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1915
Cornelius Warmerdam, American pole vaulter and coach (died 2001) Wikipedia: Cornelius Warmerdam · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1915
Randolph Hokanson, American pianist (died 2018) Wikipedia: Randolph Hokanson · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1915
Thomas Quinn Curtiss, American writer, and film and theatre critic (died 2000) Wikipedia: Thomas Quinn Curtiss · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1914
Mei Zhi, Chinese author and essayist (died 2004) Wikipedia: Mei Zhi · 5 languages
1913
Sándor Weöres, Hungarian poet and author (died 1989) Wikipedia: Sándor Weöres · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1912
Princess Caroline Mathilde of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (died 1983) Wikipedia: Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha · 35 languages
1912
Raymonde Allain, French model and actress (died 2008) Wikipedia: Raymonde Allain · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1911
Vernon Kirby, South African tennis player (died 1994) Wikipedia: Vernon Kirby · 8 languages
1910
John Hunt, Baron Hunt, Indian-English lieutenant and mountaineer (died 1998) Wikipedia: John Hunt, Baron Hunt · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1910
Anne Ziegler, English singer (died 2003) Wikipedia: Anne Ziegler · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1910
Konrad Zuse, German computer scientist and engineer, invented the Z3 computer (died 1995) Wikipedia: Konrad Zuse · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
1909
Katherine Dunham, American dancer and choreographer (died 2006) Wikipedia: Katherine Dunham · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1909
Infanta Beatriz of Spain, Spanish princess and aristocrat (died 2002) Wikipedia: Infanta Beatriz of Spain · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1909
Mike Todd, American producer and manager (died 1958) Wikipedia: Mike Todd · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1907
Eriks Ādamsons, Latvian writer, poet, and novelist (died 1946) Wikipedia: Eriks Ādamsons · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1906
William Kneale, English logician and philosopher (died 1990) Wikipedia: William Kneale · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1906
Anne Morrow Lindbergh, American pilot and author (died 2001) Wikipedia: Anne Morrow Lindbergh · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1906
Billy Wilder, Austrian-born American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2002) Wikipedia: Billy Wilder · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
1903
John Dillinger, American criminal (died 1934) Wikipedia: John Dillinger · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1903
Carl Hubbell, American baseball player (died 1988) Wikipedia: Carl Hubbell · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1902
Marguerite De La Motte, American actress (died 1950) Wikipedia: Marguerite De La Motte · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1901
Elias Katz, Finnish runner and coach (died 1947) Wikipedia: Elias Katz · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1900
Oskar Fischinger, German-American abstract artist, filmmaker, and painter (died 1967) Wikipedia: Oskar Fischinger · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1899
Richard Gurley Drew, American engineer, invented Masking tape (died 1980) Wikipedia: Richard Gurley Drew · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1899
Michał Kalecki, Polish economist and academic (died 1970) Wikipedia: Michał Kalecki · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1898
Erich Maria Remarque, German-Swiss soldier and author (died 1970) Wikipedia: Erich Maria Remarque · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 125 languages
1897
Edmund A. Chester, American journalist and broadcaster (died 1973) Wikipedia: Edmund A. Chester · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1897
Norbert Elias, German-Dutch sociologist and philosopher (died 1990) Wikipedia: Norbert Elias · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1896
Leonard W. Murray, Canadian admiral (died 1971) Wikipedia: Leonard W. Murray · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1894
Bernard Ashmole, English archaeologist and art historian (died 1988) Wikipedia: Bernard Ashmole · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1892
Robert Ritter von Greim, German general and pilot (died 1945) Wikipedia: Robert Ritter von Greim · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1891
Franz Alexander, Hungarian psychoanalyst and physician (died 1964) Wikipedia: Franz Alexander · 27 languages
1890
Aleksander Warma, Estonian commander and politician, 4th Prime Minister of Estonia in exile (died 1970) Wikipedia: Aleksander Warma · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1889
Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (died 1980) Wikipedia: Joseph Cohen (solicitor) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1888
Harold Hitz Burton, American lawyer and politician, 45th Mayor of Cleveland (died 1964) Wikipedia: Harold H. Burton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1887
Julian Huxley, English biologist and academic (died 1975) Wikipedia: Julian Huxley · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
1885
Milan Vidmar, Slovenian engineer and chess player (died 1962) Wikipedia: Milan Vidmar · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1884
James Rector, American sprinter and lawyer (died 1949) Wikipedia: James Rector · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1880
Johannes Drost, Dutch swimmer (died 1954) Wikipedia: Johannes Drost · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1879
Thibaudeau Rinfret, Canadian lawyer and jurist, 9th Chief Justice of Canada (died 1962) Wikipedia: Thibaudeau Rinfret · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1876
Pascual Díaz y Barreto, Mexican archbishop (died 1936) Wikipedia: Pascual Díaz y Barreto · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1874
Walter Friedrich Otto, German philologist and scholar (died 1958) Wikipedia: Walter F. Otto · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1873
Filippo Silvestri, Italian entomologist and academic (died 1949) Wikipedia: Filippo Silvestri · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1871
William McDougall, English psychologist and polymath (died 1938) Wikipedia: William McDougall (psychologist) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1869
Hendrikus Colijn, Dutch Politician and Prime Minister of the Netherlands (died 1944) Wikipedia: Hendrikus Colijn · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1864
Hermann Minkowski, German mathematician and academic (died 1909) Wikipedia: Hermann Minkowski · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
1861
Maximilian von Spee, Danish-German admiral (died 1914) Wikipedia: Maximilian von Spee · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1856
Henry Rider Haggard, English novelist (died 1925). Wikipedia: H. Rider Haggard · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
1855
Samuel Morris, Australian cricketer (died 1931) Wikipedia: Sam Morris (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1850
Ignác Goldziher, Hungarian scholar of Islam (died 1921) Wikipedia: Ignác Goldziher · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1845
Tom Dula, American soldier (died 1868) Wikipedia: Tom Dula · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 7 languages
1845
Richard Seddon, English-New Zealand politician, 15th Prime Minister of New Zealand (died 1906) Wikipedia: Richard Seddon · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1844
Oscar von Gebhardt, German theologian and academic (died 1906) Wikipedia: Oscar von Gebhardt · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1837
Paul Morphy, American chess player (died 1884) Wikipedia: Paul Morphy · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
1837
Ernst Ziller, German-Greek architect, designed the Presidential Mansion (died 1923) Wikipedia: Ernst Ziller · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1834
William Chester Minor, American surgeon and linguist (died 1920) Wikipedia: William Chester Minor · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1820
James Hutchison Stirling, Scottish physician and philosopher (died 1909). Wikipedia: James Hutchison Stirling · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1805
Giuseppe Mazzini, Italian journalist and politician (died 1872). Wikipedia: Giuseppe Mazzini · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 99 languages
1792
James Beaumont Neilson, Scottish engineer and businessman (died 1865) Wikipedia: James Beaumont Neilson · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1767
Wilhelm von Humboldt, German philosopher, academic, and politician, Interior Minister of Prussia (died 1835). Wikipedia: Wilhelm von Humboldt · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 98 languages
1763
Étienne Méhul, French pianist and composer (died 1817). Wikipedia: Étienne Méhul · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1757
George Vancouver, English lieutenant and explorer (died 1798). Wikipedia: George Vancouver · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
1738
Jacques Delille, French poet and translator (died 1813). Wikipedia: Jacques Delille · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1713
John Sackville, English cricketer and politician (died 1765) Wikipedia: Lord John Sackville · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1704
John Taylor, English author and scholar (died 1766) Wikipedia: John Taylor (classical scholar) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1684
Francesco Manfredini, Italian violinist and composer (died 1762) Wikipedia: Francesco Manfredini · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1680
Ebenezer Erskine, Scottish minister and theologian (died 1754). Wikipedia: Ebenezer Erskine · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1593
Sir John Gell, 1st Baronet, English landowner and Parliamentarian commander (died 1671) Wikipedia: Sir John Gell, 1st Baronet · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1477
Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset, English nobleman (died 1530) Wikipedia: Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1450
Eleanor of Naples, duchess of Ferrara (died 1493) Wikipedia: Eleanor of Naples, Duchess of Ferrara · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1427
Lucrezia Tornabuoni, Italian writer and wife of Piero di Cosimo de' Medici (died 1482) Wikipedia: Lucrezia Tornabuoni · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1373
Elizabeth Bonifacia, heiress of Poland (died 1399) Wikipedia: Jadwiga of Poland · 60 languages
1000
Robert I, duke of Normandy (died 1035) Wikipedia: AD 1000 · 149 languages
916
Sayf al-Dawla, founder of the Emirate of Aleppo (died 967) Wikipedia: Sayf al-Dawla · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
662
Rui Zong, emperor of the Tang Dynasty (died 716) Wikipedia: Emperor Ruizong of Tang · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages

Deaths

2025
Arnaldo Pomodoro, Italian sculptor (born 1926) Wikipedia: Arnaldo Pomodoro · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2023
Harry Markowitz, American Nobel economist (born 1927) Wikipedia: Harry Markowitz · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
2022
Bruton Smith, American racetrack promoter (born 1927) Wikipedia: Bruton Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2022
Yves Coppens, French anthropologist (born 1934) Wikipedia: Yves Coppens · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2018
Vinnie Paul, American musician (born 1964) Wikipedia: Vinnie Paul · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
2017
Mao Kobayashi, Japanese newscaster and actress (born 1982) Wikipedia: Mao Kobayashi (actress) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2017
Quett Masire, Botswanan politician (born 1926) Wikipedia: Quett Masire · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
2015
James Horner, American composer and conductor (born 1953) Wikipedia: James Horner · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
2014
Fouad Ajami, Lebanese-American author and academic (born 1945) Wikipedia: Fouad Ajami · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2014
Rama Narayanan, Indian director and producer (born 1949) Wikipedia: Rama Narayanan · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2013
Henning Larsen, Danish architect, designed the Copenhagen Opera House (born 1925) Wikipedia: Henning Larsen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2013
Allan Simonsen, Danish race car driver (born 1978) Wikipedia: Allan Simonsen (racing driver) · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2012
Juan Luis Galiardo, Spanish actor and producer (born 1922) Wikipedia: Juan Luis Galiardo · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2011
Coşkun Özarı, Turkish footballer and coach (born 1931) Wikipedia: Coşkun Özarı · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2008
Natalia Bekhtereva, Russian neuroscientist and psychologist (born 1924) Wikipedia: Natalia Bekhtereva · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2008
George Carlin, American comedian, actor, and author (born 1937) Wikipedia: George Carlin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 103 languages
2008
Dody Goodman, American actress and dancer (born 1914) Wikipedia: Dody Goodman · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2007
Erik Parlevliet, Dutch field hockey player (born 1964) Wikipedia: Erik Parlevliet · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2004
Bob Bemer, American computer scientist and engineer (born 1920) Wikipedia: Bob Bemer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2004
Mattie Stepanek, American poet and author (born 1990) Wikipedia: Mattie Stepanek · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2003
Vasil Bykaŭ, Belarusian war novelist (born 1924) Wikipedia: Vasil Bykaŭ · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1997
Ted Gärdestad, Swedish singer-songwriter (born 1956) Wikipedia: Ted Gärdestad · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1997
Gérard Pelletier, Canadian journalist and politician (born 1919) Wikipedia: Gérard Pelletier · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1995
Leonid Derbenyov, Russian poet and songwriter (born 1931) Wikipedia: Leonid Derbenyov · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1995
Al Hansen, American sculptor and author (born 1927) Wikipedia: Al Hansen · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1993
Pat Nixon, American educator, 37th First Lady of the United States (born 1912) Wikipedia: Pat Nixon · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
1990
Ilya Frank, Russian physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1908) Wikipedia: Ilya Frank · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
1988
Dennis Day, American singer and actor (born 1916) Wikipedia: Dennis Day · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1987
Fred Astaire, American actor and dancer (born 1899) Wikipedia: Fred Astaire · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 102 languages
1984
Joseph Losey, American director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1909) Wikipedia: Joseph Losey · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1980
Joseph Cohen, British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and Jewish community leader (born 1889) Wikipedia: Joseph Cohen (solicitor) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1979
Louis Chiron, Monégasque race car driver (born 1899) Wikipedia: Louis Chiron · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1977
Jacqueline Audry, French director and screenwriter (born 1908) Wikipedia: Jacqueline Audry · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 15 languages
1977
Peter Laughner, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1952) Wikipedia: Peter Laughner · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1974
Darius Milhaud, French composer and educator (born 1892) Wikipedia: Darius Milhaud · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1970
Đặng Thùy Trâm, Vietnamese surgeon and author (born 1942) Wikipedia: Đặng Thùy Trâm · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1969
Judy Garland, American actress and singer (born 1922) Wikipedia: Judy Garland · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 153 languages
1966
Thaddeus Shideler, American hurdler (born 1883) Wikipedia: Thaddeus Shideler · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1965
David O. Selznick, American screenwriter and producer (born 1902) Wikipedia: David O. Selznick · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1964
Havank, Dutch journalist and author (born 1904) Wikipedia: Havank · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1959
Hermann Brill, German educator and politician, 8th Minister-President of Thuringia (born 1895) Wikipedia: Hermann Brill · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1956
Walter de la Mare, English poet, short story writer and novelist (born 1873) Wikipedia: Walter de la Mare · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1945
Isamu Chō, Japanese general (born 1895) Wikipedia: Isamu Chō · 18 languages
1945
Mitsuru Ushijima, Japanese general (born 1887) Wikipedia: Mitsuru Ushijima · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1942
August Froehlich, German priest and activist (born 1891) Wikipedia: August Froehlich · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1940
Monty Noble, Australian cricketer and sportscaster (born 1873) Wikipedia: Monty Noble · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1938
C. J. Dennis, Australian poet and author (born 1876) Wikipedia: C. J. Dennis · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1936
Moritz Schlick, German-Austrian physicist and philosopher (born 1882) Wikipedia: Moritz Schlick · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1935
Szymon Askenazy, Polish historian and diplomat (born 1866) Wikipedia: Szymon Askenazy · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1933
Tim Birkin, English racing driver and lieutenant (born 1896) Wikipedia: Tim Birkin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1931
Armand Fallières, French politician, 9th President of France (born 1841) Wikipedia: Armand Fallières · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
1928
A. B. Frost, American illustrator and painter (born 1851) Wikipedia: A. B. Frost · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1925
Felix Klein, German mathematician and academic (born 1849) Wikipedia: Felix Klein · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
1913
Ștefan Octavian Iosif, Romanian poet and translator (born 1875) Wikipedia: Ștefan Octavian Iosif · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1905
Francis Lubbock, American colonel and politician, 9th governor of Texas (born 1815) Wikipedia: Francis Lubbock · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1894
Alexandre-Antonin Taché, Canadian archbishop and missionary (born 1823) Wikipedia: Alexandre-Antonin Taché · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1892
Pierre Ossian Bonnet, French mathematician and academic (born 1819) Wikipedia: Pierre Ossian Bonnet · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1874
Howard Staunton, English chess player (born 1810) Wikipedia: Howard Staunton · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1872
Rudecindo Alvarado, Argentinian general (born 1792) Wikipedia: Rudecindo Alvarado · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1868
Heber C. Kimball, American religious leader (born 1801) Wikipedia: Heber C. Kimball · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1828
Lars Ingier, Norwegian road manager, land owner, and mill owner (born 1760) Wikipedia: Lars Ingier · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1766
Carlo Zimech, Maltese priest and painter (born 1696) Wikipedia: Carlo Zimech · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1714
Matthew Henry, Welsh minister and author (born 1662) Wikipedia: Matthew Henry · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1699
Josiah Child, English merchant, economist, and politician (born 1630) Wikipedia: Josiah Child · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1664
Katherine Philips, Anglo-Welsh poet (born 1631) Wikipedia: Katherine Philips · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1634
Johann von Aldringen, Austrian field marshal (born 1588) Wikipedia: Johann von Aldringen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 19 languages
1632
James Whitelocke, English judge and politician, Chief Justice of Chester (born 1570) Wikipedia: James Whitelocke · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1535
John Fisher, English bishop and saint (born 1469) Wikipedia: John Fisher · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1521
Leonardo Loredan, Italian politician, 76th Doge of Venice (born 1436) Wikipedia: Leonardo Loredan · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 30 languages
1429
Jamshīd al-Kāshī, Persian astronomer and mathematician (born 1380) Wikipedia: Jamshid al-Kashi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1343
Aimone, Count of Savoy (born 1291) Wikipedia: Aymon, Count of Savoy · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1276
Innocent V, pope of the Catholic Church (born 1225) Wikipedia: Pope Innocent V · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 73 languages
1101
Roger I of Sicily, Norman nobleman (born 1031) Wikipedia: Roger I of Sicily · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1017
Leo Passianos, Byzantine general Wikipedia: Leo Passianos · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
947
Qian Hongzuo, king of Wuyue (born 928) Wikipedia: Qian Hongzuo · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
910
Gebhard, Frankish nobleman Wikipedia: Gebhard, Duke of Lorraine · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
910
Gerhard I, Frankish nobleman Wikipedia: Gerhard I of Metz · 11 languages
431
Paulinus of Nola, Christian bishop and poet (born 354) Wikipedia: Paulinus of Nola · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
207 BC
Hasdrubal Barca, Carthaginian general in the Second Punic War (born 245 BC) Wikipedia: Hasdrubal Barca · 41 languages

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