Events on May 10 include:
- Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces, assisted by the U.S. military, captured the Tabqa Dam and surrounding countryside, completing the Battle of Tabqa (2017)
- One World Trade Center (pictured) in New York City, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, was topped out at a height of 1,776 feet (541 m) (2013)
- Vladimir Arutyunian attempted to assassinate U.S. president George W. Bush and Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili in Tbilisi using a hand grenade, which failed to detonate (2005)
This page gathers 59 events, 123 births and 62 deaths recorded on this day, from 28 BC to 2024.
Events · United States
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2017
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces, assisted by the U.S. military, captured the Tabqa Dam and surrounding countryside, completing the Battle of Tabqa. Wikipedia: Syrian civil war · 117 languages
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2013
One World Trade Center (pictured) in New York City, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, was topped out at a height of 1,776 feet (541 m). Wikipedia: One World Trade Center · 74 languages
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2005
Vladimir Arutyunian attempted to assassinate U.S. president George W. Bush and Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili in Tbilisi using a hand grenade, which failed to detonate. Wikipedia: Vladimir Arutyunian · 13 languages
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2002
FBI agent Robert Hanssen is sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for selling United States secrets to Russia for $1.4 million in cash and diamonds. Wikipedia: Robert Hanssen · 32 languages
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1994
American serial killer John Wayne Gacy was executed by lethal injection for the murders of twelve teenage boys and young men in a series of killings committed between 1972 and 1978. Wikipedia: John Wayne Gacy · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1962
Marvel Comics publishes the first issue of The Incredible Hulk. Wikipedia: Marvel Comics · 92 languages
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1946
First successful launch of an American V-2 rocket at White Sands Proving Ground. Wikipedia: V-2 rocket · 64 languages
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1924
J. Edgar Hoover is appointed first Director of the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and remains so until his death in 1972. Wikipedia: J. Edgar Hoover · 64 languages
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1922
The United States annexes the Kingman Reef. Wikipedia: Kingman Reef · 79 languages
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1908
Mother's Day is observed for the first time in the United States, in Grafton, West Virginia. Wikipedia: Mother's Day · 115 languages
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1876
The Centennial Exposition is opened in Philadelphia. Wikipedia: Centennial Exposition · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1872
Victoria Woodhull becomes the first woman nominated for President of the United States. Wikipedia: Victoria Woodhull · 55 languages
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1869
The First transcontinental railroad, linking the eastern and western United States, is completed at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory with the golden spike. Wikipedia: First transcontinental railroad · 30 languages
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1865
American Civil War: In Kentucky, Union soldiers ambush and mortally wound Confederate raider William Quantrill, who lingers until his death on June 6. Wikipedia: Kentucky · 221 languages
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1849
A personal dispute between actors Edwin Forrest and William Macready in New York City devolved into a riot that left at least 22 dead and more than 120 injured. Wikipedia: Edwin Forrest · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1837
Panic of 1837: New York City banks suspend the payment of specie, triggering a national banking crisis and an economic depression whose severity was not surpassed until the Great Depression. Wikipedia: Panic of 1837 · 19 languages
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1801
First Barbary War: The Barbary corsairs of Tripoli declared war on the United States by cutting down the flagstaff in front of the U.S. consulate. Wikipedia: First Barbary War · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1775
American Revolutionary War: A small force of Patriots led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga in New York, without significant injury or incident. Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1775
American Revolutionary War: Delegates from the Thirteen Colonies met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to convene the Second Continental Congress, which would serve as the de facto national government of the future United States. Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1773
The Parliament of Great Britain passes the Tea Act, designed to save the British East India Company by reducing taxes on its tea and granting it the right to sell tea directly to North America. The legislation leads to the Boston Tea Party. Wikipedia: Parliament of Great Britain · 29 languages
Around the world
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2024
Start of the May 2024 solar storms, the most powerful set of geomagnetic storms since the 2003 Halloween solar storms. Wikipedia: May 2024 solar storms · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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2022
Queen Elizabeth II misses the State Opening of Parliament for the first time in 59 years. It was the first time that a new session of Parliament was opened by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge acting as Counsellors of State. Wikipedia: Elizabeth II · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2012
Suicide bombers detonated two car bombs outside a military intelligence complex in Damascus, killing 55 people. Wikipedia: Suicide attack · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1997
An earthquake registering 7.3 Mw struck near Qaen, Iran, killing at least 1,567 and leaving around 50,000 others homeless. Wikipedia: 1997 Qayen earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1996
A blizzard strikes Mount Everest, killing eight climbers by the next day. Wikipedia: Mount Everest · 237 languages
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1994
Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's first black president. Wikipedia: Nelson Mandela · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1993
In Thailand, a fire at the Kader Toy Factory kills over 200 workers. Wikipedia: Thailand · 355 languages
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1975
Sony introduces the Betamax videocassette recorder. Wikipedia: Sony · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1969
Vietnam War: The Battle of Dong Ap Bia begins with an assault on Hill 937. It will ultimately become known as Hamburger Hill. Wikipedia: Vietnam War · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1967
The Northrop M2-F2 crashes on landing, becoming the inspiration for the novel Cyborg and TV series The Six Million Dollar Man. Wikipedia: Northrop M2-F2 · 9 languages
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1961
Air France Flight 406 is destroyed by a bomb over the Sahara, killing 78. Wikipedia: Air France Flight 406 · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1942
World War II: The Thai Phayap Army invades the Shan States during the Burma Campaign. Wikipedia: Phayap Army · 4 languages
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1941
World War II: German Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess (pictured) parachuted into Scotland in an attempt to negotiate peace with the British government. Wikipedia: World War II · 291 languages
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1941
World War II: The House of Commons in London is damaged by the Luftwaffe in an air raid. Wikipedia: House of Commons of the United Kingdom · 81 languages
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1940
British prime minister Neville Chamberlain resigned and formally recommended Winston Churchill as his successor. Wikipedia: Neville Chamberlain · 120 languages
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1940
World War II: German forces commenced their invasion of Belgium. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1933
As part of Nazi Germany's persecution of transgender people, thousands of books taken from the Institute for Sexual Science were burned in Bebelplatz square for being "un-German". Wikipedia: Persecution of transgender people in Nazi Germany · 10 languages
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1933
Censorship: In Germany, the Nazis stage massive public book burnings. Wikipedia: Censorship · 115 languages
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1916
Sailing in the lifeboat James Caird, Ernest Shackleton arrives at South Georgia after a journey of 800 nautical miles from Elephant Island. Wikipedia: Voyage of the James Caird · 17 languages
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1904
The Horch & Cir. Motorwagenwerke AG is founded. It would eventually become the Audi company. Wikipedia: Horch · 31 languages
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1899
Finnish farmworker Karl Emil Malmelin kills seven people with an axe at the Simola croft in the village of Klaukkala. Wikipedia: Karl Emil Malmelin · 3 languages
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1881
Carol I is crowned the King of the Romanian Kingdom. Wikipedia: Carol I of Romania · 58 languages
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1857
Indian Rebellion of 1857: In India, the first war of Independence begins. Sepoys mutiny against their commanding officers at Meerut. Wikipedia: Indian Rebellion of 1857 · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
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1833
Siamese–Vietnamese wars: Lê Văn Khôi escaped from prison to begin a revolt against Emperor Minh Mạng, primarily to avenge his adoptive father, Vietnamese general Lê Văn Duyệt. Wikipedia: Siamese–Vietnamese wars · 5 languages
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1824
The National Gallery in London opens to the public. Wikipedia: National Gallery · 71 languages
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1796
War of the First Coalition: Napoleon wins a victory against Austrian forces at Lodi bridge over the Adda River in Italy. The Austrians lose some 2,000 men. Wikipedia: War of the First Coalition · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1774
Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette become King and Queen of France. Wikipedia: Louis XVI · 126 languages
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1768
Rioting occurs in London after John Wilkes is imprisoned for writing an article for The North Briton severely criticising King George III. Wikipedia: John Wilkes · 33 languages
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1713
Great Northern War: The Russian Navy led by Admiral Fyodor Apraksin land both at Katajanokka and Hietalahti during the Battle of Helsinki. Wikipedia: Great Northern War · 79 languages
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1688
King Narai nominates Phetracha as regent, leading to the revolution of 1688 in which Phetracha becomes king of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Wikipedia: Narai · 25 languages
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1627
Dutch explorer Pieter Nuyts was appointed governor of Formosa (modern-day Taiwan) by the Dutch East India Company. Wikipedia: Pieter Nuyts · 13 languages
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1591
Elizabeth I is entertained by the Hermit's Welcome at Theobalds. Wikipedia: Elizabeth I · 188 languages
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1534
Jacques Cartier visits Newfoundland. Wikipedia: Jacques Cartier · 161 languages
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1503
Christopher Columbus visits the Cayman Islands and names them Las Tortugas after the numerous turtles there. Wikipedia: Christopher Columbus · 244 languages
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1497
Amerigo Vespucci allegedly leaves Cádiz for his first voyage to the New World. Wikipedia: Amerigo Vespucci · 114 languages
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1294
Temür, Khagan of the Mongols, is enthroned as Emperor of the Yuan dynasty. Wikipedia: Temür Khan · 45 languages
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1291
Scottish nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England pending the selection of a king. Wikipedia: Nobility · 112 languages
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946
Alberic II of Spoleto arranges the election of pope Agapetus II following the death of Pope Marinus II. Wikipedia: Alberic II of Spoleto · 21 languages
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28 BC
Chinese astronomers during the Han dynasty made the first precisely dated observation of a sunspot. Wikipedia: Chinese astronomy · 25 languages
World days
No entries.
Technology
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1869
The First transcontinental railroad, linking the eastern and western United States, is completed at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory with the golden spike. Wikipedia: First transcontinental railroad · 30 languages
Science
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28 BC
Chinese astronomers during the Han dynasty made the first precisely dated observation of a sunspot. Wikipedia: Chinese astronomy · 25 languages
Business
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1837
Panic of 1837: New York City banks suspend the payment of specie, triggering a national banking crisis and an economic depression whose severity was not surpassed until the Great Depression. Wikipedia: Panic of 1837 · 19 languages
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1773
The Parliament of Great Britain passes the Tea Act, designed to save the British East India Company by reducing taxes on its tea and granting it the right to sell tea directly to North America. The legislation leads to the Boston Tea Party. Wikipedia: Parliament of Great Britain · 29 languages
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1904
The Horch & Cir. Motorwagenwerke AG is founded. It would eventually become the Audi company. Wikipedia: Horch · 31 languages
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1627
Dutch explorer Pieter Nuyts was appointed governor of Formosa (modern-day Taiwan) by the Dutch East India Company. Wikipedia: Pieter Nuyts · 13 languages
Sport
No entries.
Culture
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1967
The Northrop M2-F2 crashes on landing, becoming the inspiration for the novel Cyborg and TV series The Six Million Dollar Man. Wikipedia: Northrop M2-F2 · 9 languages
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1933
As part of Nazi Germany's persecution of transgender people, thousands of books taken from the Institute for Sexual Science were burned in Bebelplatz square for being "un-German". Wikipedia: Persecution of transgender people in Nazi Germany · 10 languages
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1933
Censorship: In Germany, the Nazis stage massive public book burnings. Wikipedia: Censorship · 115 languages
Births
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2000
Bae Jin-young, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Bae Jin-young · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1997
Brittany Broski, American comedian and singer Wikipedia: Brittany Broski · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1997
Richarlison, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Richarlison · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1996
Nicolas Aubé-Kubel, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Nicolas Aubé-Kubel · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1996
Tyus Jones, American basketball player Wikipedia: Tyus Jones · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1996
Kateřina Siniaková, Czech tennis player Wikipedia: Kateřina Siniaková · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1996
Alex Tuch, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Alex Tuch · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1995
Andrew Anderson, American bowler Wikipedia: Andrew Anderson (bowler) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1995
Missy Franklin, American swimmer Wikipedia: Missy Franklin · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1995
Gabriella Papadakis, French ice dancer Wikipedia: Gabriella Papadakis · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1993
Jake Zyrus, Filipino singer Wikipedia: Jake Zyrus · 45 languages
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1990
Salvador Pérez, Venezuelan baseball player Wikipedia: Salvador Perez · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1990
Ivana Španović, Serbian long jumper Wikipedia: Ivana Španović · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1988
Adam Lallana, English footballer Wikipedia: Adam Lallana · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1985
Ryan Getzlaf, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Ryan Getzlaf · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1985
Farah Jacquet, Belgian politician Wikipedia: Farah Jacquet · 3 languages
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1985
Jon Schofield, English canoe racer Wikipedia: Jon Schofield (canoeist) · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1984
Edward Mujica, Venezuelan baseball player Wikipedia: Edward Mujica · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1982
Adebayo Akinfenwa, English footballer Wikipedia: Adebayo Akinfenwa · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1981
Humberto Suazo, Chilean footballer Wikipedia: Humberto Suazo · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1978
Kenan Thompson, American actor and comedian Wikipedia: Kenan Thompson · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1977
Adrian Morley, English rugby league player Wikipedia: Adrian Morley · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1975
Hazem Emam, Egyptian footballer and politician Wikipedia: Hazem Emam · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1975
Hélio Castroneves, Brazilian race car driver Wikipedia: Hélio Castroneves · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1975
Ueli Kestenholz, Swiss snowboarder (died 2026) Wikipedia: Ueli Kestenholz · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1974
Sylvain Wiltord, French footballer Wikipedia: Sylvain Wiltord · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1970
David Weir, Scottish footballer Wikipedia: David Weir (Scottish footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1969
Dennis Bergkamp, Dutch footballer and manager Wikipedia: Dennis Bergkamp · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
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1969
John Scalzi, American author and blogger Wikipedia: John Scalzi · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1968
Al Murray, English comedian and television host Wikipedia: Al Murray · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1968
William Regal, English wrestler Wikipedia: William Regal · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1967
Eion Crossan, New Zealand rugby player Wikipedia: Eion Crossan · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1966
Jonathan Edwards, English triple jumper Wikipedia: Jonathan Edwards (triple jumper) · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1965
Linda Evangelista, Canadian model Wikipedia: Linda Evangelista · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1965
Greg Fasala, Australian swimmer Wikipedia: Greg Fasala · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1965
Paul Langmack, Australian rugby league player and coach Wikipedia: Paul Langmack · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1963
Lisa Nowak, American commander and astronaut Wikipedia: Lisa Nowak · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1962
Robby Thompson, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Robby Thompson · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1960
Bono, Irish singer-songwriter, musician and activist Wikipedia: Bono · ✓ Wikidata · 91 languages
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1960
Dean Heller, American lawyer and politician, United States Senator from Nevada Wikipedia: Dean Heller · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1960
Kerry Hemsley, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Kerry Hemsley · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1960
Merlene Ottey, Jamaican-Slovenian runner Wikipedia: Merlene Ottey · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1959
Victoria Rowell, American actress Wikipedia: Victoria Rowell · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1959
Cindy Hyde-Smith, American politician, United States Senator from Mississippi Wikipedia: Cindy Hyde-Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1958
Rick Santorum, American lawyer and politician, United States Senator from Pennsylvania Wikipedia: Rick Santorum · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1957
Sid Vicious, English singer and bass player (died 1979) Wikipedia: Sid Vicious · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
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1956
Mickey Faerch, Danish-Canadian burlesque dancer and actress Wikipedia: Mickey Faerch · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1956
Vladislav Listyev, Russian journalist (died 1995) Wikipedia: Vladislav Listyev · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1955
Chris Berman, American sportscaster Wikipedia: Chris Berman · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1955
Mark David Chapman, American murderer Wikipedia: Mark David Chapman · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1954
Mike Hagerty, American actor (died 2022) Wikipedia: Mike Hagerty · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1952
Sly Dunbar, Jamaican musician (died 2026) Wikipedia: Sly Dunbar · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1949
Miuccia Prada, Italian fashion designer Wikipedia: Miuccia Prada · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1946
Donovan, Scottish singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Donovan · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1946
Biruté Galdikas, Canadian primatologist and conservationist (died 2026) Wikipedia: Biruté Galdikas · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1946
Graham Gouldman, English guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Graham Gouldman · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1946
Dave Mason, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2026) Wikipedia: Dave Mason · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1944
Marie-France Pisier, French actress, director, and screenwriter (died 2011) Wikipedia: Marie-France Pisier · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1943
Raquel Blandón, Guatemalan lawyer and activist, First Lady of Guatemala (died 2024) Wikipedia: Raquel Blandón · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1943
Judith Jamison, American dancer and choreographer (died 2024) Wikipedia: Judith Jamison · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1942
Jim Calhoun, American basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Jim Calhoun · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1940
Arthur Alexander, American country-soul singer-songwriter (died 1993) Wikipedia: Arthur Alexander · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1938
Manuel Santana, Spanish tennis player (died 2021) Wikipedia: Manuel Santana · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1935
Larry Williams, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (died 1980) Wikipedia: Larry Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1933
Barbara Taylor Bradford, British novelist (died 2024) Wikipedia: Barbara Taylor Bradford · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1931
Ettore Scola, Italian director and screenwriter (died 2016) Wikipedia: Ettore Scola · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1930
George E. Smith, American physicist and engineer, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2025) Wikipedia: George E. Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1929
George Coe, American actor and producer (died 2015) Wikipedia: George Coe · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1929
Antonine Maillet, Canadian writer and scholar (died 2025) Wikipedia: Antonine Maillet · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1928
Arnold Rüütel, Estonian agronomist and politician, President of Estonia (died 2024) Wikipedia: Arnold Rüütel · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1928
Lothar Schmid, German chess player (died 2013) Wikipedia: Lothar Schmid · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1928
Denyse Émond, Canadian actress and comedian (died 2026) Wikipedia: Denyse Émond · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1926
Hugo Banzer, Bolivian general and politician, President of Bolivia (died 2002) Wikipedia: Hugo Banzer · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1923
Heydar Aliyev, Azerbaijan general and politician, President of Azerbaijan (died 2003) Wikipedia: Heydar Aliyev · ✓ Wikidata · 92 languages
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1922
David Azrieli, Polish-Canadian businessman and philanthropist (died 2014) Wikipedia: David Azrieli · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1922
Nancy Walker, American actress, singer, and director (died 1992) Wikipedia: Nancy Walker · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1920
Bert Weedon, English guitarist (died 2012) Wikipedia: Bert Weedon · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1919
Ella T. Grasso, Governor of Connecticut (died 1981) Wikipedia: Ella Grasso · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1915
Denis Thatcher, English businessman, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (died 2003) Wikipedia: Denis Thatcher · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1909
Maybelle Carter, American autoharp player (died 1978) Wikipedia: Maybelle Carter · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1908
Carl Albert, American lawyer and politician, 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (died 2000) Wikipedia: Carl Albert · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1905
Alex Schomburg, Puerto Rican artist and illustrator (died 1998) Wikipedia: Alex Schomburg · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1904
Frieda Belinfante, Dutch musician and LGBT member of the Dutch resistance (died 1995) Wikipedia: Frieda Belinfante · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1903
Otto Bradfisch, German economist, jurist, and SS officer (died 1994) Wikipedia: Otto Bradfisch · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1902
David O. Selznick, American producer and screenwriter (died 1965) Wikipedia: David O. Selznick · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1901
John Desmond Bernal, Irish-English crystallographer and physicist (died 1971) Wikipedia: J. D. Bernal · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
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1900
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, English-American astronomer and astrophysicist (died 1979) Wikipedia: Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1899
Fred Astaire, American actor, singer, and dancer (died 1987) Wikipedia: Fred Astaire · ✓ Wikidata · 102 languages
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1898
Ariel Durant, American historian and author (died 1981) Wikipedia: Ariel Durant · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1897
Einar Gerhardsen, Norwegian politician, Prime Minister of Norway (died 1987) Wikipedia: Einar Gerhardsen · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1895
Joe Murphy, (Irish-American), died during the 1920 Cork hunger strike (died 1920) Wikipedia: Joe Murphy (Irish republican) · 1 language
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1894
Dimitri Tiomkin, Ukrainian-American composer and conductor (died 1979) Wikipedia: Dimitri Tiomkin · 34 languages
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1893
Tonita Peña, San Ildefonso Pueblo (Native American) artist (died 1949) Wikipedia: Tonita Peña · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1891
Mahmoud Mokhtar, Egyptian sculptor and academic (died 1934) Wikipedia: Mahmoud Mokhtar · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1890
Alfred Jodl, German general (died 1946) Wikipedia: Alfred Jodl · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
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1888
Max Steiner, Austrian-American composer and conductor (died 1971) Wikipedia: Max Steiner · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1886
Karl Barth, Swiss theologian and author (died 1968) Wikipedia: Karl Barth · ✓ Wikidata · 76 languages
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1886
Olaf Stapledon, English novelist and philosopher (died 1950) Wikipedia: Olaf Stapledon · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1886
Felix Manalo, Filipino minister and founder of the indigenous sect Iglesia ni Cristo (died 1963) Wikipedia: Felix Manalo · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1879
Symon Petliura, Ukrainian journalist and politician (died 1926) Wikipedia: Symon Petliura · 64 languages
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1878
Konstantinos Parthenis, Greek painter (died 1967) Wikipedia: Konstantinos Parthenis · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1878
Gustav Stresemann, German journalist and politician, Chancellor of Germany, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1929) Wikipedia: Gustav Stresemann · ✓ Wikidata · 85 languages
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1876
Ivan Cankar, Slovenian poet and playwright (died 1918) Wikipedia: Ivan Cankar · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
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1872
Marcel Mauss, French sociologist and anthropologist (died 1950) Wikipedia: Marcel Mauss · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1855
Yukteswar Giri, Indian guru and educator (died 1936) Wikipedia: Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
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1847
Wilhelm Killing, German mathematician and academic (died 1923) Wikipedia: Wilhelm Killing · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1843
Benito Pérez Galdós, Spanish author and playwright (died 1920) Wikipedia: Benito Pérez Galdós · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
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1841
James Gordon Bennett Jr., American publisher and broadcaster (died 1918) Wikipedia: James Gordon Bennett Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1838
John Wilkes Booth, American actor, assassin of Abraham Lincoln (died 1865) Wikipedia: John Wilkes Booth · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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1813
Montgomery Blair, American lieutenant and politician, 20th United States Postmaster General (died 1883) Wikipedia: Montgomery Blair · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1812
William Henry Barlow, English engineer (died 1902) Wikipedia: William Henry Barlow · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1793
R. E. B. Baylor, American politician and jurist (died 1873) Wikipedia: R. E. B. Baylor · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1788
Augustin-Jean Fresnel, French physicist and engineer (died 1827) Wikipedia: Augustin-Jean Fresnel · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
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1770
Louis-Nicolas Davout, French general and politician, French Minister of War (died 1823) Wikipedia: Louis-Nicolas Davout · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1760
Johann Peter Hebel, German author and poet (died 1826) Wikipedia: Johann Peter Hebel · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1760
Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, French captain, engineer, and composer (died 1836) Wikipedia: Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle · ✓ Wikidata · 72 languages
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1755
Robert Gray, American captain and explorer (died 1806) Wikipedia: Robert Gray (sea captain) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1727
Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de Laune, French economist and politician (died 1781) Wikipedia: Anne Robert Jacques Turgot · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1697
Jean-Marie Leclair, French violinist and composer (died 1764) Wikipedia: Jean-Marie Leclair · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1604
Jean Mairet, French author and playwright (died 1686) Wikipedia: Jean Mairet · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1491
Suzanne, Duchess of Bourbon (died 1521) Wikipedia: Suzanne, Duchess of Bourbon · 20 languages
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955
Al-Aziz Billah, Fatimid caliph (died 996) Wikipedia: Al-Aziz Billah · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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874
Meng Zhixiang, Chinese general and emperor (died 934) Wikipedia: Meng Zhixiang · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
Deaths
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2024
Sam Rubin, American journalist (born 1960) Wikipedia: Sam Rubin · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2024
Jim Simons, American hedge fund manager, mathematician, and philanthropist (born 1938) Wikipedia: Jim Simons · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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2022
Bob Lanier, American professional basketball player (born 1948) Wikipedia: Bob Lanier · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2022
Leonid Kravchuk, Ukrainian politician (born 1934) Wikipedia: Leonid Kravchuk · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
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2021
Pauline Tinsley, British soprano (born 1928) Wikipedia: Pauline Tinsley · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2020
Betty Wright, American soul singer (born 1953) Wikipedia: Betty Wright · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2019
Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba, Spanish politician and chemist (born 1951) Wikipedia: Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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2018
David Goodall, Australian botanist and ecologist (born 1914) Wikipedia: David Goodall (botanist) · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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2015
Chris Burden, American sculptor, illustrator, and academic (born 1946) Wikipedia: Chris Burden · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2012
Horst Faas, German photographer and journalist (born 1933) Wikipedia: Horst Faas · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2012
Carroll Shelby, American race car driver and designer (born 1923) Wikipedia: Carroll Shelby · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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2012
Gunnar Sønsteby, Norwegian captain and author (born 1918) Wikipedia: Gunnar Sønsteby · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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2010
Frank Frazetta, American illustrator and painter (born 1928) Wikipedia: Frank Frazetta · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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2008
Leyla Gencer, Turkish soprano (born 1928) Wikipedia: Leyla Gencer · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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2006
Soraya, Colombian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1969) Wikipedia: Soraya (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2003
Milan Vukcevich, Serbian-American chemist and chess player (born 1937) Wikipedia: Milan Vukcevich · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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2002
Kaifi Azmi, Indian poet and songwriter (born 1919) Wikipedia: Kaifi Azmi · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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2002
Yves Robert, French actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1920) Wikipedia: Yves Robert · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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2001
Sudhakarrao Naik, Indian politician, Governor of Himachal Pradesh (born 1934) Wikipedia: Sudhakarrao Naik · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2000
Jules Deschênes, Canadian lawyer and judge (born 1923) Wikipedia: Jules Deschênes · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2000
Dick Sprang, American illustrator (born 1915) Wikipedia: Dick Sprang · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1999
Shel Silverstein, American poet, author, and illustrator (born 1930) Wikipedia: Shel Silverstein · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1994
John Wayne Gacy, American serial killer (born 1942) Wikipedia: John Wayne Gacy · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1990
Walker Percy, American novelist and essayist (born 1916) Wikipedia: Walker Percy · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1989
Dominik Tatarka, Slovak writer (born 1913) Wikipedia: Dominik Tatarka · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1988
Shen Congwen, Chinese author and academic (born 1902) Wikipedia: Shen Congwen · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1982
Peter Weiss, German playwright and painter (born 1916) Wikipedia: Peter Weiss · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
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1977
Joan Crawford, American actress (year of birth disputed) Wikipedia: Joan Crawford · ✓ Wikidata · 103 languages
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1974
Hal Mohr, American director and cinematographer (born 1894) Wikipedia: Hal Mohr · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1968
Scotty Beckett, American actor and singer (born 1929) Wikipedia: Scotty Beckett · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1965
Hubertus van Mook, Dutch politician, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies (born 1894) Wikipedia: Hubertus van Mook · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1964
Mikhail Larionov, Russian painter, illustrator, and set designer (born 1881) Wikipedia: Mikhail Larionov · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1960
Yury Olesha, Russian author, poet, and playwright (born 1899) Wikipedia: Yury Olesha · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1950
Belle da Costa Greene, American librarian and bibliographer (born 1883) Wikipedia: Belle da Costa Greene · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1945
Richard Glücks, German SS officer (born 1889) Wikipedia: Richard Glücks · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1945
Konrad Henlein, Czech soldier and politician (born 1898) Wikipedia: Konrad Henlein · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1910
Stanislao Cannizzaro, Italian chemist and academic (born 1826) Wikipedia: Stanislao Cannizzaro · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1897
Andrés Bonifacio, Filipino soldier and politician, President of the Philippines (born 1863) Wikipedia: Andrés Bonifacio · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1891
Carl Nägeli, Swiss botanist and mycologist (born 1817) Wikipedia: Carl Nägeli · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1891
Peter Ward, New York politician (born 1827) Wikipedia: Peter Ward (New York politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1889
Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, Russian journalist, author, and playwright (born 1826) Wikipedia: Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin · ✓ Wikidata · 68 languages
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1868
Henry Bennett, American lawyer and politician (born 1808) Wikipedia: Henry Bennett (American politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1865
William Armstrong, American lawyer, civil servant, politician, and businessperson (born 1782) Wikipedia: William Armstrong (Virginia politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1863
Stonewall Jackson, American general (born 1824) Wikipedia: Stonewall Jackson · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1849
Hokusai, Japanese painter and illustrator (born 1760) Wikipedia: Hokusai · ✓ Wikidata · 177 languages
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1829
Thomas Young, English physician and linguist (born 1773) Wikipedia: Thomas Young (scientist) · ✓ Wikidata · 91 languages
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1818
Paul Revere, American engraver and soldier (born 1735) Wikipedia: Paul Revere · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1807
Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, French general (born 1725) Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1798
George Vancouver, English navigator and explorer (born 1757) Wikipedia: George Vancouver · 59 languages
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1794
Élisabeth of France, French princess and youngest sibling of Louis XVI (born 1764) Wikipedia: Élisabeth of France · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1787
William Watson, English physician, physicist, and botanist (born 1715) Wikipedia: William Watson (scientist) · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1774
Louis XV, King of France (born 1710) Wikipedia: Louis XV · ✓ Wikidata · 106 languages
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1726
Charles Beauclerk, 1st Duke of St Albans, English soldier and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire (born 1670) Wikipedia: Charles Beauclerk, 1st Duke of St Albans · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1717
John Hathorne, American merchant and politician (born 1641) Wikipedia: John Hathorne · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1641
Johan Banér, Swedish field marshal (born 1596) Wikipedia: Johan Banér · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1569
John of Ávila, Spanish mystic and saint (born 1500) Wikipedia: John of Ávila · 40 languages
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1566
Leonhart Fuchs, German physician and botanist (born 1501) Wikipedia: Leonhart Fuchs · 30 languages
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1521
Sebastian Brant, German author (born 1457) Wikipedia: Sebastian Brant · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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1493
Colin Campbell, 1st Earl of Argyll, Scottish politician, Lord Chancellor of Scotland (born 1433) Wikipedia: Colin Campbell, 1st Earl of Argyll · 12 languages
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1482
Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli, Italian mathematician and astronomer (born 1397) Wikipedia: Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli · 34 languages
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1403
Katherine Swynford, widow of John of Gaunt Wikipedia: Katherine Swynford · 25 languages
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1299
Theingapati, heir to the Pagan Kingdom Wikipedia: Theingapati · 1 language
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