May 1: what happened on this day in history

Events on May 1 include:

After a ransomware attack by the group ShinyHunters, the education platform Canvas operated by private company Instructure, goes offline, affecting thousands of educational institutions (2026)
Extreme Rules (2011) — 2011 professional wrestling pay-per-view event (2011)
Faisal Shahzad attempted to detonate a car bomb in Times Square, New York City, but it failed to explode (2010)

This page gathers 84 events, 179 births and 79 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 305 to 2026.

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Events · United States

2026
After a ransomware attack by the group ShinyHunters, the education platform Canvas operated by private company Instructure, goes offline, affecting thousands of educational institutions. Wikipedia: 2026 Canvas data breach · 3 languages
2011
Extreme Rules (2011) — 2011 professional wrestling pay-per-view event Wikipedia: Extreme Rules (2011) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2010
Faisal Shahzad attempted to detonate a car bomb in Times Square, New York City, but it failed to explode. Wikipedia: Faisal Shahzad · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2003
Invasion of Iraq: In what becomes known as the "Mission Accomplished" speech, on board the USS Abraham Lincoln (off the coast of California), U.S. President George W. Bush declares that "major combat operations in Iraq have ended". Wikipedia: 2003 invasion of Iraq · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1991
In Major League Baseball, Rickey Henderson broke the record for stolen bases on the same night that Nolan Ryan broke his own record for no-hitters. Wikipedia: Major League Baseball · 69 languages
1970
Vietnam War: A student anti-war strike erupts in response to U.S. and South Vietnamese forces attacking Vietnamese communists in a Cambodian Campaign. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 168 languages
1960
Cold War: U-2 incident: Francis Gary Powers, in a Lockheed U-2 spyplane, is shot down over the Sverdlovsk Oblast, Soviet Union, sparking a diplomatic crisis. Wikipedia: Cold War · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1950
Gwendolyn Brooks became the first African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Wikipedia: Gwendolyn Brooks · 45 languages
1941
Citizen Kane, a widely acclaimed film by actor and director Orson Welles, premiered. Wikipedia: Citizen Kane · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 84 languages
1931
New York City's Empire State Building (pictured), at the time the tallest building in the world, opened. Wikipedia: Empire State Building · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 125 languages
1900
A dust explosion at a coal mine near Scofield, Utah, U.S., killed at least 200 miners. Wikipedia: Dust explosion · 25 languages
1898
Spanish–American War: Battle of Manila Bay: The Asiatic Squadron of the United States Navy destroys the Pacific Squadron of the Spanish Navy after a seven-hour battle. Spain loses all seven of its ships, and 381 Spanish sailors die. There are no American vessel losses or combat deaths. Wikipedia: Spanish–American War · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1894
Coxey's Army, the first significant American protest march, arrives in Washington, D.C. Wikipedia: Coxey's Army · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 5 languages
1891
The 1891 New Orleans Lynchings: 11 Italian immigrants are lynched by a mob in Louisiana, USA after the acquittal of several defendants in a murder case, the largest mass lynching in U.S. history. Wikipedia: 1891 New Orleans lynchings · 7 languages
1891
On Labor Day in Catania, Sicily, workers establish the first successful Fascio Siciliano, launching a movement of peasants and laborers protesting poverty, landlordism, taxation, and economic hardship across Sicily. Wikipedia: Labor Day · 32 languages
1886
Rallies are held throughout the United States demanding the eight-hour work day, culminating in the Haymarket affair in Chicago, in commemoration of which May 1 is celebrated as International Workers' Day in many countries. Wikipedia: Haymarket affair · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 51 languages
1885
The original Chicago Board of Trade Building opened for business. Wikipedia: Chicago Board of Trade Building · 17 languages
1884
Moses Fleetwood Walker (pictured), the last African American in Major League Baseball until Jackie Robinson, played his first game for the Toledo Blue Stockings. Wikipedia: Moses Fleetwood Walker · 8 languages
1866
The Memphis Race Riots begin. Over three days, 46 blacks and two whites were killed. Reports of the atrocities influenced passage of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Wikipedia: Memphis massacre of 1866 · 7 languages
1863
American Civil War: The Battle of Chancellorsville between Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and the Union Army of the Potomac under Joseph Hooker begins. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 170 languages
1863
American Civil War: During the Vicksburg campaign, Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant win the Battle of Port Gibson and establish a firm presence on the east side of the Mississippi River. Wikipedia: Vicksburg campaign · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1699
Francis Nicholson and James Blair organize five May Day orations given by students of the College of William & Mary, leading to the establishment of Williamsburg as Virginia's new capital. Wikipedia: Francis Nicholson · 7 languages

Around the world

2025
2025 Eschborn–Frankfurt — cycling race Wikipedia: 2025 Eschborn–Frankfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2024
The 2024 Loblaw boycott, a Canadian boycott against retail corporation and grocer Loblaw Companies, begins. Wikipedia: Loblaw Companies · 14 languages
2024
2024 Eschborn–Frankfurt — German cycling race Wikipedia: 2024 Eschborn–Frankfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2023
2023 Eschborn–Frankfurt — cycling race Wikipedia: 2023 Eschborn–Frankfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2023
2023 Caquetá Cessna Stationair crash — 2023 aviation accident and rescue operation in Colombia Wikipedia: 2023 Caquetá Cessna Stationair crash · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2022
2022 Eschborn–Frankfurt — cycling race Wikipedia: 2022 Eschborn–Frankfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2022
2022 European Judo Championships — judo competition Wikipedia: 2022 European Judo Championships · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2019
Naxalite attack in Gadchiroli district of India: Sixteen army soldiers, including a driver, killed in an IED blast. Naxals targeted an anti-Naxal operations team. Wikipedia: Naxalism · 41 languages
2019
Naruhito ascends to the throne of Japan succeeding his father Akihito, beginning the Reiwa period. Wikipedia: Naruhito · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
2019
2019 Eschborn–Frankfurt — cycling race Wikipedia: 2019 Eschborn–Frankfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2018
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) resumes the Deir ez-Zor campaign in order to clear the remnants of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) from the Iraq–Syria border. Wikipedia: Syrian civil war · 117 languages
2018
2018 Eschborn–Frankfurt — cycling race Wikipedia: 2018 Eschborn–Frankfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2017
2017 Eschborn–Frankfurt – Rund um den Finanzplatz — cycling race Wikipedia: 2017 Eschborn–Frankfurt – Rund um den Finanzplatz · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2016
The evacuation of nearly 88,000 people began when a wildfire swept through Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, and burned for another 14 months, becoming the costliest disaster in Canadian history. Wikipedia: 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2016
2016 Russian Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2016 Wikipedia: 2016 Russian Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
2011
Pope John Paul II is beatified by his successor, Pope Benedict XVI. Wikipedia: Beatification of Pope John Paul II · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 5 languages
2009
Same-sex marriage in Sweden is legalized. Wikipedia: Same-sex marriage in Sweden · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2004
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia join the European Union, celebrated at the residence of the Irish President in Dublin. Wikipedia: Cyprus · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
2003
2003 Scottish Parliament election — General election held in Scotland Wikipedia: 2003 Scottish Parliament election · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2002
The Horncastle boar's head (pictured), which probably once formed part of the crest of an Anglo-Saxon helmet, was found. Wikipedia: Horncastle boar's head · 5 languages
1997
The Labour Party wins the 1997 General Election and Tony Blair is elected as Prime Minister. Wikipedia: 1997 United Kingdom general election · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1994
Three-time Formula One champion Ayrton Senna is killed in an accident during the San Marino Grand Prix. Wikipedia: Formula One · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 109 languages
1993
Sri Lankan President Ranasinghe Premadasa is assassinated in Colombo in a suicide bombing carried out by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Wikipedia: President of Sri Lanka · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1991
Angolan Civil War: The MPLA and UNITA agree to the Bicesse Accords, which are formally signed on May 31 in Lisbon. Wikipedia: Angolan Civil War · 49 languages
1988
1988 San Marino Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1988 Wikipedia: 1988 San Marino Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1988
1988 Expo 92 motorcycle Grand Prix — motorcycle race held in Spain Wikipedia: 1988 Expo 92 motorcycle Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1983
1983 San Marino Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1983 Wikipedia: 1983 San Marino Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1982
Operation Black Buck: The Royal Air Force attacks the Argentine Air Force during the Falklands War. Wikipedia: Operation Black Buck · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 15 languages
1974
Argentine president Juan Perón expelled Montoneros from a demonstration in the Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires, forcing the group to become a clandestine organization. Wikipedia: Juan Perón · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1972
1972 Spanish Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1972 Wikipedia: 1972 Spanish Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1965
1965 FA Cup final — football match Wikipedia: 1965 FA Cup final · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1957
A Vickers VC.1 Viking crashes while attempting to return to Blackbushe Airport in Yateley, killing 34. Wikipedia: Vickers VC.1 Viking · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1952
Bloody May Day (1952) — riots in Japan on May 1, 1952 Wikipedia: Bloody May Day (1952) · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1950
Battle of Hainan Island — 1950 battle of the Chinese Civil War in which the People’s Liberation Army captured Hainan Wikipedia: Battle of Hainan Island · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1947
Sicilian separatist Salvatore Giuliano and his gang fired into a crowd of May Day marchers near Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily, killing 11 and wounding 33. Wikipedia: Salvatore Giuliano · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1946
Start of three-year Pilbara strike of Indigenous Australians. Wikipedia: Pilbara strike · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1945
Second World War: British and Indian forces conducted a successful airborne assault on a Japanese artillery battery during the advance to liberate Rangoon, Burma. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1929
The 7.2 Mw Kopet Dag earthquake shakes the Iran–Turkmenistan border region with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), killing up to 3,800 and injuring 1,121. Wikipedia: 1929 Kopet Dag earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1921
The Jaffa riots begin. Wikipedia: Jaffa riots (May 1921) · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1897
The Ramakrishna Mission was founded by Swami Vivekananda to serve as the humanitarian counterpart to the Hindu monastic order Ramakrishna Math. Wikipedia: Ramakrishna Mission · 30 languages
1896
While on a pilgrimage of Shah Abdol-Azim Shrine in Ray, Tehran, Naser al-Din Shah of Qajar Persia, was assassinated by Mirza Reza Kermani. Wikipedia: Shah Abdol-Azim Shrine · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
1865
The Empire of Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay sign the Treaty of the Triple Alliance. Wikipedia: Empire of Brazil · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1851
Queen Victoria opens The Great Exhibition at The Crystal Palace in London. Wikipedia: Queen Victoria · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1849
Convention of Balta Liman — 1849 treaty between Russia and the Ottoman Empire Wikipedia: Convention of Balta Liman · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1820
Execution of the Cato Street Conspirators, who plotted to kill the British Cabinet and Prime Minister Lord Liverpool. Wikipedia: Cato Street Conspiracy · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 10 languages
1807
The Slave Trade Act 1807 takes effect, abolishing the slave trade within the British Empire. Wikipedia: Slave Trade Act 1807 · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 23 languages
1794
War of the Pyrenees: France regained nearly all the land it lost to Spain the previous year with its victory in the Second Battle of Boulou. Wikipedia: War of the Pyrenees · 16 languages
1786
The Marriage of Figaro (audio featured), an opera buffa by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, premiered at the Burgtheater in Vienna. Wikipedia: The Marriage of Figaro · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 62 languages
1753
Publication of Species Plantarum by Linnaeus, and the formal start date of plant taxonomy adopted by the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature. Wikipedia: Species Plantarum · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 40 languages
1707
Under the terms of the Acts of Union, the Kingdoms of England and Scotland merged to form the Kingdom of Great Britain, with a single parliament and government based in Westminster. Wikipedia: Acts of Union 1707 · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
1703
Battle of Pułtusk (1703) — 1703 battle of the Great Northern War Wikipedia: Battle of Pułtusk (1703) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1669
Henry Morgan's raid on Lake Maracaibo: the Spanish Armada de Barlovento is defeated by an English Privateer fleet led by Captain Henry Morgan. Wikipedia: Henry Morgan's raid on Lake Maracaibo · 2 languages
1625
Dutch–Portuguese War: Portuguese and Spanish forces recaptured the Brazilian city of Bahia, which had previously been captured by the Dutch Republic. Wikipedia: Dutch–Portuguese War · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1576
Stephen Báthory and Anna Jagiellon were crowned as the elected rulers of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Wikipedia: Stephen Báthory · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 60 languages
1492
The Edict of Expulsion is officially proclaimed in Castile, requiring all Jewish residents to leave within three months. Wikipedia: Alhambra Decree · 44 languages
1455
Scottish Royal forces loyal to King James II defeat a rebel army of the Black Douglases in the battle of Arkinholm. Wikipedia: Kingdom of Scotland · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1328
Wars of Scottish Independence end: By the Treaty of Edinburgh–Northampton, England recognises Scotland as an independent state. Wikipedia: Wars of Scottish Independence · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 37 languages
1169
Norman mercenaries landed at Bannow Bay in Leinster, beginning the Norman invasion of Ireland. Wikipedia: Anglo-Normans · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 21 languages
880
The Nea Ekklesia church in Constantinople, on which many later cross-in-square Eastern Orthodox churches were based, was consecrated. Wikipedia: Nea Ekklesia · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 18 languages
418
A synod in Carthage condemns Pelagianism. Wikipedia: Councils of Carthage · 12 languages
313
Battle of Tzirallum — 0313 battle Wikipedia: Battle of Tzirallum · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
305
Diocletian and Maximian retired as co-rulers of the Roman Empire, being succeeded by Galerius and Constantius Chlorus. Wikipedia: Diocletian · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · 97 languages

World days

International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day Wikipedia: Guerrilla gardening · 32 languages
International Workers' Day or Labour Day (International), and its related observances: Law Day (United States), formerly intended to counterbalance the celebration of Labour Day. (United States) Wikipedia: Law Day (United States) · 2 languages

Technology

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Science

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Business

2026
After a ransomware attack by the group ShinyHunters, the education platform Canvas operated by private company Instructure, goes offline, affecting thousands of educational institutions. Wikipedia: 2026 Canvas data breach · 3 languages
1891
On Labor Day in Catania, Sicily, workers establish the first successful Fascio Siciliano, launching a movement of peasants and laborers protesting poverty, landlordism, taxation, and economic hardship across Sicily. Wikipedia: Labor Day · 32 languages
2024
The 2024 Loblaw boycott, a Canadian boycott against retail corporation and grocer Loblaw Companies, begins. Wikipedia: Loblaw Companies · 14 languages

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Sport

1991
In Major League Baseball, Rickey Henderson broke the record for stolen bases on the same night that Nolan Ryan broke his own record for no-hitters. Wikipedia: Major League Baseball · 69 languages
1884
Moses Fleetwood Walker (pictured), the last African American in Major League Baseball until Jackie Robinson, played his first game for the Toledo Blue Stockings. Wikipedia: Moses Fleetwood Walker · 8 languages
2025
2025 Eschborn–Frankfurt — cycling race Wikipedia: 2025 Eschborn–Frankfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2024
2024 Eschborn–Frankfurt — German cycling race Wikipedia: 2024 Eschborn–Frankfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2023
2023 Eschborn–Frankfurt — cycling race Wikipedia: 2023 Eschborn–Frankfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2022
2022 Eschborn–Frankfurt — cycling race Wikipedia: 2022 Eschborn–Frankfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2022
2022 European Judo Championships — judo competition Wikipedia: 2022 European Judo Championships · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2019
2019 Eschborn–Frankfurt — cycling race Wikipedia: 2019 Eschborn–Frankfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2018
2018 Eschborn–Frankfurt — cycling race Wikipedia: 2018 Eschborn–Frankfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2017
2017 Eschborn–Frankfurt – Rund um den Finanzplatz — cycling race Wikipedia: 2017 Eschborn–Frankfurt – Rund um den Finanzplatz · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2016
2016 Russian Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2016 Wikipedia: 2016 Russian Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1994
Three-time Formula One champion Ayrton Senna is killed in an accident during the San Marino Grand Prix. Wikipedia: Formula One · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 109 languages
1988
1988 San Marino Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1988 Wikipedia: 1988 San Marino Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1988
1988 Expo 92 motorcycle Grand Prix — motorcycle race held in Spain Wikipedia: 1988 Expo 92 motorcycle Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1983
1983 San Marino Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1983 Wikipedia: 1983 San Marino Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1972
1972 Spanish Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1972 Wikipedia: 1972 Spanish Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1965
1965 FA Cup final — football match Wikipedia: 1965 FA Cup final · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages

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Culture

1950
Gwendolyn Brooks became the first African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Wikipedia: Gwendolyn Brooks · 45 languages
1941
Citizen Kane, a widely acclaimed film by actor and director Orson Welles, premiered. Wikipedia: Citizen Kane · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 84 languages
1851
Queen Victoria opens The Great Exhibition at The Crystal Palace in London. Wikipedia: Queen Victoria · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1786
The Marriage of Figaro (audio featured), an opera buffa by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, premiered at the Burgtheater in Vienna. Wikipedia: The Marriage of Figaro · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 62 languages

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Births

2006
Lewis Miley, English footballer Wikipedia: Lewis Miley · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2005
Linda Fruhvirtová, Czech tennis player Wikipedia: Linda Fruhvirtová · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2004
Charli D'Amelio, American social media influencer and dancer Wikipedia: Charli D'Amelio · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
2003
Lizzy Greene, American actress Wikipedia: Lizzy Greene · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
2002
Chet Holmgren, American basketball player Wikipedia: Chet Holmgren · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2000
Rema, Nigerian singer-songwriter and rapper Wikipedia: Rema (musician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1999
YNW Melly, American rapper Wikipedia: YNW Melly · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1999
Tiffany Stratton, American wrestler Wikipedia: Tiffany Stratton · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1997
Miles Sanders, American football player Wikipedia: Miles Sanders · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1996
William Nylander, Canadian-Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: William Nylander · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1992
Madeline Brewer, American actress Wikipedia: Madeline Brewer · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1992
Hani, South Korean singer and actress Wikipedia: Hani (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1992
Bradley Roby, American football player Wikipedia: Bradley Roby · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1991
Marcus Stroman, American baseball player Wikipedia: Marcus Stroman · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1990
Scooter Gennett, American baseball player Wikipedia: Scooter Gennett · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1990
Caitlin Stasey, Australian actress Wikipedia: Caitlin Stasey · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1989
Victoria Monét, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Victoria Monét · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1988
Anushka Sharma, Indian actress and film producer Wikipedia: Anushka Sharma · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
1987
Leonardo Bonucci, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Leonardo Bonucci · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 70 languages
1987
Amir Johnson, American basketball player Wikipedia: Amir Johnson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1987
Shahar Pe'er, Israeli tennis player Wikipedia: Shahar Pe'er · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1986
Christian Benítez, Ecuadorian footballer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Christian Benítez · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1986
Jesse Klaver, Dutch politician Wikipedia: Jesse Klaver · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1984
David Backes, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: David Backes · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1983
Alain Bernard, French swimmer Wikipedia: Alain Bernard · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1983
Park Hae-jin, South Korean actor Wikipedia: Park Hae-jin · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1983
Craig Williams, American wrestler Wikipedia: Human Tornado · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1982
Beto, Portuguese footballer Wikipedia: Beto (footballer, born 1982) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1982
Jamie Dornan, Northern Irish model and actor Wikipedia: Jamie Dornan · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1982
Tommy Robredo, Spanish tennis player Wikipedia: Tommy Robredo · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1982
Darijo Srna, Croatian footballer Wikipedia: Darijo Srna · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
1982
Katya Zamolodchikova, American drag queen Wikipedia: Katya Zamolodchikova · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1981
Alexander Hleb, Belarusian footballer Wikipedia: Alexander Hleb · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1981
Wes Welker, American football player and coach Wikipedia: Wes Welker · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1980
Jan Heylen, Belgian race car driver Wikipedia: Jan Heylen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1980
Jay Reatard, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Jay Reatard · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1979
Mauro Bergamasco, Italian rugby player Wikipedia: Mauro Bergamasco · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1978
James Badge Dale, American actor Wikipedia: James Badge Dale · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1978
Michael Russell, American tennis player Wikipedia: Michael Russell (tennis) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1976
James Murray, American comedian Wikipedia: James Murray (comedian) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1975
Alexey Smertin, Russian international footballer Wikipedia: Alexey Smertin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1973
Curtis Martin, American football player Wikipedia: Curtis Martin · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1973
Oliver Neuville, German footballer Wikipedia: Oliver Neuville · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1972
Ramzi bin al-Shibh, Yemeni terrorist Wikipedia: Ramzi bin al-Shibh · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1972
Julie Benz, American actress Wikipedia: Julie Benz · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1971
Ethan Albright, American football player Wikipedia: Ethan Albright · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1971
Stuart Appleby, Australian golfer Wikipedia: Stuart Appleby · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1971
Ajith Kumar, Indian actor and race car driver Wikipedia: Ajith Kumar · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1970
Bernard Butler, English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Bernard Butler · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1969
Wes Anderson, American director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Wes Anderson · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
1969
Mary Lou McDonald, Irish politician Wikipedia: Mary Lou McDonald · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1969
Billy Owens, American basketball player Wikipedia: Billy Owens · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1968
Oliver Bierhoff, German footballer Wikipedia: Oliver Bierhoff · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1968
D'arcy Wretzky, American bass player and singer Wikipedia: D'arcy Wretzky · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1967
Tim McGraw, American singer-songwriter and actor Wikipedia: Tim McGraw · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1966
Olaf Thon, German footballer Wikipedia: Olaf Thon · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1964
Yvonne van Gennip, Dutch speed skater Wikipedia: Yvonne van Gennip · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1962
Maia Morgenstern, Romanian actress Wikipedia: Maia Morgenstern · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1961
Clint Malarchuk, Canadian ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Clint Malarchuk · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1961
Marilyn Milian, American judge Wikipedia: Marilyn Milian · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1959
Yasmina Reza, French actress and playwright Wikipedia: Yasmina Reza · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1957
Rick Darling, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Rick Darling · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1955
Martin O'Donnell, American composer Wikipedia: Martin O'Donnell · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1954
Ray Parker Jr., American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Wikipedia: Ray Parker Jr. · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1954
Joel Rosenberg, Canadian-American author and activist (died 2011) Wikipedia: Joel Rosenberg (science fiction author) · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1952
Richard Blundell, English economist and academic Wikipedia: Richard Blundell · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1951
Gordon Greenidge, Barbadian cricketer and coach Wikipedia: Gordon Greenidge · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1951
Sally Mann, American photographer Wikipedia: Sally Mann · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1950
Danny McGrain, Scottish footballer and coach Wikipedia: Danny McGrain · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1949
Tim Hodgkinson, English saxophonist, clarinet player, and composer Wikipedia: Tim Hodgkinson · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1948
Patricia Hill Collins, American sociologist and scholar Wikipedia: Patricia Hill Collins · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1946
Joanna Lumley, English actress, voice-over artist, author, and activist Wikipedia: Joanna Lumley · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1946
John Woo, Hong Kong director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: John Woo · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · 50 languages
1945
Rita Coolidge, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Rita Coolidge · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1939
Judy Collins, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Judy Collins · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1937
Una Stubbs, English actress and dancer (died 2021) Wikipedia: Una Stubbs · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1934
Laura Betti, Italian actress (died 2004) Wikipedia: Laura Betti · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1934
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, Mexican politician Wikipedia: Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1934
Shirley Horn, American singer and pianist (died 2005) Wikipedia: Shirley Horn · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1932
S. M. Krishna, Indian politician and statesman, Minister of External Affairs, 10th Chief Minister of Karnataka, 19th Governor of Maharashtra (died 2024) Wikipedia: S. M. Krishna · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1932
Sandy Woodward, English admiral (died 2013) Wikipedia: Sandy Woodward · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1930
Ollie Matson, American sprinter and football player (died 2011) Wikipedia: Ollie Matson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1930
Richard Riordan, American lieutenant and politician, 39th Mayor of Los Angeles and publisher (died 2023) Wikipedia: Richard Riordan · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1930
Little Walter Jacobs, American blues harp player and singer (died 1968) Wikipedia: Little Walter · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1929
Ralf Dahrendorf, German-English sociologist and politician (died 2009) Wikipedia: Ralf Dahrendorf · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1929
Sonny Ramadhin, Trinidadian cricketer (died 2022) Wikipedia: Sonny Ramadhin · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1928
Sonny James, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) Wikipedia: Sonny James · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1927
Greta Andersen, Danish swimmer (died 2023) Wikipedia: Greta Andersen · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1927
Bernard Vukas, Yugoslav-Croatian footballer (died 1983) Wikipedia: Bernard Vukas · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1927
Albert Zafy, Malagasy politician, 3rd President of Madagascar (died 2017) Wikipedia: Albert Zafy · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1926
Peter Lax, Hungarian-American mathematician and academic (died 2025) Wikipedia: Peter Lax · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1925
Chuck Bednarik, American lieutenant and football player (died 2015) Wikipedia: Chuck Bednarik · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1925
Scott Carpenter, American commander, pilot, and astronaut (died 2013) Wikipedia: Scott Carpenter · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1924
Evelyn Boyd Granville, American mathematician, computer scientist, and academic (died 2023) Wikipedia: Evelyn Boyd Granville · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1924
Terry Southern, American novelist, essayist, and screenwriter (died 1995) Wikipedia: Terry Southern · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1923
Joseph Heller, American novelist, short story writer, and playwright (died 1999) Wikipedia: Joseph Heller · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
1923
Marcel Rayman, Polish militant (died 1944) Wikipedia: Marcel Rajman · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1921
Vladimir Colin, Romanian journalist and author (died 1991) Wikipedia: Vladimir Colin · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1919
Manna Dey, Indian singer and composer (died 2013) Wikipedia: Manna Dey · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1919
Mohammed Karim Lamrani, Moroccan businessman and politician, 7th Prime Minister of Morocco (died 2018) Wikipedia: Mohammed Karim Lamrani · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1919
Dan O'Herlihy, Irish actor (died 2005) Wikipedia: Dan O'Herlihy · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1918
Jack Paar, American comedian, author and talk show host (died 2004) Wikipedia: Jack Paar · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1917
John Beradino, American baseball player and actor (died 1996) Wikipedia: John Beradino · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1917
Ulric Cross, Trinidadian navigator, judge, and diplomat (died 2013) Wikipedia: Ulric Cross · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1917
Danielle Darrieux, French actress and singer (died 2017) Wikipedia: Danielle Darrieux · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1916
Glenn Ford, Canadian-American actor and producer (died 2006) Wikipedia: Glenn Ford · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1915
Hanns Martin Schleyer, German business executive (died 1977) Wikipedia: Hanns Martin Schleyer · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1913
Louis Nye, American actor (died 2005) Wikipedia: Louis Nye · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1912
Otto Kretschmer, German admiral (died 1998) Wikipedia: Otto Kretschmer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1910
Raya Dunayevskaya, Ukrainian-American philosopher and activist (died 1987) Wikipedia: Raya Dunayevskaya · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1910
J. Allen Hynek, American astronomer and ufologist (died 1986) Wikipedia: J. Allen Hynek · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1909
Yiannis Ritsos, Greek poet and playwright (died 1990) Wikipedia: Yiannis Ritsos · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1908
Giovannino Guareschi, Italian journalist and author (died 1968) Wikipedia: Giovannino Guareschi · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
1908
Morris Kline, American mathematician and academic (died 1992) Wikipedia: Morris Kline · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1907
Kate Smith, American singer and actress (died 1986) Wikipedia: Kate Smith · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1905
Henry Koster, German-American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1988) Wikipedia: Henry Koster · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1901
Sterling Allen Brown, American poet, academic, and critic (died 1989) Wikipedia: Sterling Allen Brown · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1901
Antal Szerb, Hungarian scholar and author (died 1945) Wikipedia: Antal Szerb · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1900
Ignazio Silone, Italian journalist and politician (died 1978) Wikipedia: Ignazio Silone · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1900
Aleksander Wat, Polish poet and writer (died 1967) Wikipedia: Aleksander Wat · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1898
Alfred Schmidt, Estonian weightlifter (died 1972) Wikipedia: Alfred Schmidt (weightlifter) · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1896
Herbert Backe, German agronomist and politician (died 1947) Wikipedia: Herbert Backe · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1896
Mark W. Clark, American general (died 1984) Wikipedia: Mark W. Clark · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1896
J. Lawton Collins, American general (died 1987) Wikipedia: J. Lawton Collins · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1895
May Hollinworth, Australian theatre producer and director (died 1968) Wikipedia: May Hollinworth · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1895
Nikolai Yezhov, Soviet secret police official, head of the NKVD (died 1940) Wikipedia: Nikolai Yezhov · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1891
Lillian Estelle Fisher, American historian of Spanish America (died 1988) Wikipedia: Lillian Estelle Fisher · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1890
Clelia Lollini, Italian physician (died 1963 or 1964) Wikipedia: Clelia Lollini · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1887
Alan Cunningham, Anglo-Irish general and diplomat, High Commissioners for Palestine and Transjordan (died 1983) Wikipedia: Alan Cunningham · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1885
Clément Pansaers, Belgian poet (died 1922) Wikipedia: Clément Pansaers · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1884
Francis Curzon, 5th Earl Howe, English race car driver and politician (died 1964) Wikipedia: Francis Curzon, 5th Earl Howe · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1881
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, French priest, palaeontologist, and philosopher (died 1955) Wikipedia: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
1875
Dave Hall, American runner, coach, and professor (died 1972) Wikipedia: David Hall (runner) · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1874
Romaine Brooks, American-French painter and illustrator (died 1970) Wikipedia: Romaine Brooks · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1874
Paul Van Asbroeck, Belgian sport shooter (died 1959) Wikipedia: Paul Van Asbroeck · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1872
Hugo Alfvén, Swedish composer, conductor, violinist, and painter (died 1960) Wikipedia: Hugo Alfvén · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1872
Sidónio Pais, Portuguese soldier and politician, 4th President of Portugal (died 1918) Wikipedia: Sidónio Pais · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1871
Seakle Greijdanus, Dutch theologian and scholar (died 1948) Wikipedia: Seakle Greijdanus · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1864
Anna Jarvis, American founder of Mother's Day (died 1948) Wikipedia: Anna Jarvis · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1862
Marcel Prévost, French novelist and playwright (died 1941) Wikipedia: Marcel Prévost · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1859
Jacqueline Comerre-Paton, French painter and sculptor (died 1955) Wikipedia: Jacqueline Comerre-Paton · 9 languages
1857
Theo van Gogh, Dutch art dealer (died 1891) Wikipedia: Theo van Gogh (art dealer) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1855
Cecilia Beaux, American painter and academic (died 1942) Wikipedia: Cecilia Beaux · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1853
Jacob Mikhailovich Gordin, Ukrainian-American journalist, actor, and playwright (died 1909) Wikipedia: Jacob Gordin · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1852
Calamity Jane, American frontierswoman and professional scout (died 1903) Wikipedia: Calamity Jane · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1852
Santiago Ramón y Cajal, Spanish neuroscientist and pathologist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1934) Wikipedia: Santiago Ramón y Cajal · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 94 languages
1850
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (died 1942) Wikipedia: Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1848
Adelsteen Normann, Norwegian painter (died 1919) Wikipedia: Adelsteen Normann · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1847
Henry Demarest Lloyd, American journalist and politician (died 1903) Wikipedia: Henry Demarest Lloyd · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1846
James C. Corrigan, Canadian-American businessman (died 1908) Wikipedia: James Corrigan (businessman) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1831
Emily Stowe, Canadian physician and activist (died 1903) Wikipedia: Emily Stowe · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1830
Guido Gezelle, Belgian priest and poet (died 1899) Wikipedia: Guido Gezelle · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1829
José de Alencar, Brazilian author and playwright (died 1877) Wikipedia: José de Alencar · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1829
Frederick Sandys, English painter and illustrator (died 1904) Wikipedia: Frederick Sandys · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1827
Jules Breton, French painter (died 1906) Wikipedia: Jules Breton · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1825
Johann Jakob Balmer, Swiss mathematician and physicist (died 1898) Wikipedia: Johann Jakob Balmer · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1825
George Inness, American painter and educator (died 1894) Wikipedia: George Inness · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1824
Alexander William Williamson, English chemist and academic (died 1904) Wikipedia: Alexander William Williamson · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1821
Henry Ayers, English-Australian politician, 8th Premier of South Australia (died 1897) Wikipedia: Henry Ayers · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1811
Andreas Laskaratos, Greek satirical poet and writer (died 1901) Wikipedia: Andreas Laskaratos · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1803
James Clarence Mangan, Irish poet and author (died 1849) Wikipedia: James Clarence Mangan · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1783
Phoebe Hinsdale Brown, American hymnwriter (died 1861) Wikipedia: Phoebe Hinsdale Brown · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1780
Tabitha Moffatt Brown, officially designated as the “Mother of Oregon” (died 1858) Wikipedia: Tabitha Moffatt Brown · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1769
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Irish-English field marshal and politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (died 1852) Wikipedia: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 103 languages
1764
Benjamin Henry Latrobe, English-American architect, designed the United States Capitol (died 1820) Wikipedia: Benjamin Henry Latrobe · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1751
Judith Sargent Murray, American poet and playwright (died 1820) Wikipedia: Judith Sargent Murray · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1735
Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen, Dutch admiral and philanthropist (died 1819) Wikipedia: Jan Hendrik van Kinsbergen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1672
Joseph Addison, English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician (died 1719) Wikipedia: Joseph Addison · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 89 languages
1602
William Lilly, English astrologer (died 1681) Wikipedia: William Lilly · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1594
John Haynes, English-American politician, 1st Governor of the Colony of Connecticut (died 1653) Wikipedia: John Haynes (governor) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1591
Johann Adam Schall von Bell, German missionary and astronomer (died 1666) Wikipedia: Johann Adam Schall von Bell · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 31 languages
1585
Sophia Olelkovich Radziwill, Belarusian saint (died 1612) Wikipedia: Zofia of Słuck · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1582
Marco da Gagliano, Italian composer (died 1643) Wikipedia: Marco da Gagliano · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1579
Wolphert Gerretse, Dutch-American farmer, co-founded New Netherland (died 1662) Wikipedia: Wolfert Gerritse van Couwenhoven · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1545
Franciscus Junius, French theologian (died 1602) Wikipedia: Franciscus Junius (the elder) · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 14 languages
1527
Johannes Stadius, German astronomer, astrologer, mathematician (died 1579) Wikipedia: Johannes Stadius · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1285
Edmund FitzAlan, 2nd Earl of Arundel, English nobleman (died 1326) Wikipedia: Edmund Fitzalan, 2nd Earl of Arundel · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1218
John I, Count of Hainaut, Flemish nobleman (died 1257) Wikipedia: John I of Hainaut · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1218
Rudolf I of Germany, King of Germany 1273–1291 (died 1291) Wikipedia: Rudolf I of Germany · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages

Deaths

2023
Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1938) Wikipedia: Gordon Lightfoot · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
2021
Olympia Dukakis, American actress (born 1931) Wikipedia: Olympia Dukakis · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
2015
Geoff Duke, English-Manx motorcycle racer (born 1923) Wikipedia: Geoff Duke · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2015
Vafa Guluzade, Azerbaijani political scientist, academic, and diplomat (born 1940) Wikipedia: Vafa Guluzade · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2015
María Elena Velasco, Mexican actress, singer, director, and screenwriter (born 1940) Wikipedia: María Elena Velasco · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2015
Grace Lee Whitney, American actress (born 1930) Wikipedia: Grace Lee Whitney · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
2014
Adamu Atta, Nigerian lawyer and politician, 5th Governor of Kwara State (born 1927) Wikipedia: Adamu Atta · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2014
Radhia Cousot, French computer scientist and academic (born 1947) Wikipedia: Radhia Cousot · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2014
Assi Dayan, Israeli actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1945) Wikipedia: Assi Dayan · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
2014
Juan de Dios Castillo, Mexican footballer and coach (born 1951) Wikipedia: Juan de Dios Castillo · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2013
Chris Kelly, American rapper (born 1978) Wikipedia: Kris Kross · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · 22 languages
2012
James Kinley, Canadian engineer and politician, 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (born 1925) Wikipedia: James Kinley · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2012
Mordechai Virshubski, German-Israeli lawyer and politician (born 1930) Wikipedia: Mordechai Virshubski · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2011
Henry Cooper, English boxer (born 1934) Wikipedia: Henry Cooper · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
2011
Ted Lowe, English sportscaster (born 1920) Wikipedia: Ted Lowe · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2010
Helen Wagner, American actress (born 1918) Wikipedia: Helen Wagner · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2008
Anthony Mamo, Maltese judge and politician, 1st President of Malta (born 1909) Wikipedia: Anthony Mamo · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
2008
Philipp von Boeselager, German soldier and economist (born 1917) Wikipedia: Philipp von Boeselager · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2005
Kenneth Clark, American psychologist and academic (born 1914) Wikipedia: Kenneth and Mamie Clark · 5 languages
2003
Miss Elizabeth, American wrestler and manager (born 1960) Wikipedia: Miss Elizabeth · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2003
Wim van Est, Dutch cyclist (born 1923) Wikipedia: Wim van Est · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2000
Steve Reeves, American bodybuilder and actor (born 1926) Wikipedia: Steve Reeves · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1998
Eldridge Cleaver, American author and activist (born 1935) Wikipedia: Eldridge Cleaver · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1997
Fernand Dumont, Canadian sociologist, philosopher, and poet (born 1927) Wikipedia: Fernand Dumont · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1994
Ayrton Senna, Brazilian race car driver (born 1960) Wikipedia: Ayrton Senna · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 109 languages
1993
Pierre Bérégovoy, French metallurgist and politician, Prime Minister of France (born 1925) Wikipedia: Pierre Bérégovoy · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1993
Ranasinghe Premadasa, Sri Lankan politician, 3rd President of Sri Lanka (born 1924) Wikipedia: Ranasinghe Premadasa · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1991
Richard Thorpe, American director and screenwriter (born 1896) Wikipedia: Richard Thorpe · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1990
Sergio Franchi, Italian-American tenor and actor (born 1926) Wikipedia: Sergio Franchi · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1989
Sally Kirkland, American journalist (born 1912) Wikipedia: Sally Kirkland (editor) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1989
V. M. Panchalingam, Sri Lankan civil servant (born 1934) Wikipedia: V. M. Panchalingam · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1989
Patrice Tardif, Canadian farmer and politician (born 1904) Wikipedia: Patrice Tardif (politician) · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1988
Ben Lexcen, Australian sailor and architect (born 1936) Wikipedia: Ben Lexcen · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1986
Hylda Baker, English comedian, actress and music hall performer (born 1905) Wikipedia: Hylda Baker · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1986
Hugo Peretti, American songwriter and producer (born 1916) Wikipedia: Hugo Peretti · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1985
Denise Robins, English journalist and author (born 1897) Wikipedia: Denise Robins · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1984
Jüri Lossmann, Estonian long-distance runner (born 1891) Wikipedia: Jüri Lossmann · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1982
William Primrose, Scottish viola player and educator (born 1903) Wikipedia: William Primrose · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1978
Aram Khachaturian, Armenian composer and conductor (born 1903) Wikipedia: Aram Khachaturian · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 80 languages
1976
T. R. M. Howard, American surgeon and activist (born 1908) Wikipedia: T. R. M. Howard · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1976
Alexandros Panagoulis, Greek poet and politician (born 1939) Wikipedia: Alexandros Panagoulis · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1973
Asger Jorn, Danish painter and sculptor (born 1914) Wikipedia: Asger Jorn · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1970
Yi Un, Korean crown prince (born 1897) Wikipedia: Yi Un · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1968
Jack Adams, Canadian-American ice hockey player, coach, and manager (born 1895) Wikipedia: Jack Adams · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1968
Harold Nicolson, English author and politician (born 1886) Wikipedia: Harold Nicolson · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1965
Spike Jones, American singer and bandleader (born 1911) Wikipedia: Spike Jones · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1963
Lope K. Santos, Filipino lawyer and politician (born 1879) Wikipedia: Lope K. Santos · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1960
Charles Holden, English architect, designed the Bristol Central Library (born 1875) Wikipedia: Charles Holden · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1956
LeRoy Samse, American pole vaulter (born 1883) Wikipedia: LeRoy Samse · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1955
William Thomson Sloper, American stockbroker and survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic (born 1883) Wikipedia: William Thomson Sloper · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1953
Everett Shinn, American painter and illustrator (born 1876) Wikipedia: Everett Shinn · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1945
Joseph Goebbels, German lawyer and politician, Chancellor of Germany (born 1897) Wikipedia: Joseph Goebbels · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 140 languages
1945
Magda Goebbels, German wife of Joseph Goebbels (born 1901) Wikipedia: Magda Goebbels · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1944
Napoleon Soukatzidis, Greek communist and trade unionist (born 1909) Wikipedia: Napoleon Soukatzidis · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1935
Henri Pélissier, French cyclist (born 1889) Wikipedia: Henri Pélissier · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1920
Princess Margaret of Connaught, Crown Princess of Sweden (born 1882) Wikipedia: Princess Margaret of Connaught · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1913
John Barclay Armstrong, American Texas ranger (born 1850) Wikipedia: John Barclay Armstrong · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1907
Grigorios Maraslis, Greek philanthropist (born 1831) Wikipedia: Grigorios Maraslis · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1904
Antonín Dvořák, Czech composer (born 1841) Wikipedia: Antonín Dvořák · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 151 languages
1873
David Livingstone, Scottish-English missionary and explorer (born 1813) Wikipedia: David Livingstone · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 101 languages
1838
Antoine Louis Dugès, French obstetrician and naturalist (born 1797) Wikipedia: Antoine Louis Dugès · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1813
Jean-Baptiste Bessières, French general (born 1768) Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Bessières · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
1772
Gottfried Achenwall, Polish-German historian, economist, and jurist (born 1719) Wikipedia: Gottfried Achenwall · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1738
Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle, English politician, First Lord of the Treasury (born 1669) Wikipedia: Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1731
Johann Ludwig Bach, German violinist and composer (born 1677) Wikipedia: Johann Ludwig Bach · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · 21 languages
1730
François de Troy, French painter and engraver (born 1645) Wikipedia: François de Troy · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1668
Frans Luycx, Flemish painter (born 1604) Wikipedia: Frans Luycx · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1572
Pope Pius V (born 1504) Wikipedia: Pope Pius V · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 91 languages
1555
Pope Marcellus II (born 1501) Wikipedia: Pope Marcellus II · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
1539
Isabella of Portugal (born 1503) Wikipedia: Isabella of Portugal · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1308
Albert I of Germany (born 1255) Wikipedia: Albert I of Germany · ✓ 4 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1278
William II of Villehardouin, Prince of Achaea from 1246 to 1278 Wikipedia: William of Villehardouin · ✓ 3 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1255
Walter de Gray, English prelate and statesman Wikipedia: Walter de Gray · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1187
Roger de Moulins, Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller Wikipedia: Roger de Moulins · ✓ 2 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1171
Diarmait Mac Murchada, King of Leinster from 1127 to 1171 (born 1110) Wikipedia: Diarmait Mac Murchada · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1118
Matilda of Scotland, Queen of England from 1100 to 1118 (born 1080) Wikipedia: Matilda of Scotland · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
908
Wang Zongji, Chinese prince and pretender Wikipedia: Wang Zongji · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
558
Marcouf, Christian abbot and saint Wikipedia: Marculf · 14 languages
408
Arcadius, Byzantine emperor from 383 to 408 (born 377) Wikipedia: Arcadius · ✓ 5 Wikipedias · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages

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