Events on May 26 include:
- Ten people are killed in a shooting at a VTA rail yard in San Jose, California, United States (2021)
- Protests following the murder of George Floyd erupted in Minneapolis–Saint Paul before spreading across the United States and internationally (2020)
- Barges being towed destroyed part of a bridge (aftermath pictured) near Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, causing vehicles to fall into the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir on the Arkansas River (2002)
This page gathers 70 events, 180 births and 112 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 17 to 2025.
Events · United States
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2021
Ten people are killed in a shooting at a VTA rail yard in San Jose, California, United States. Wikipedia: 2021 San Jose shooting · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2020
Protests following the murder of George Floyd erupted in Minneapolis–Saint Paul before spreading across the United States and internationally. Wikipedia: George Floyd protests · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
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2002
Barges being towed destroyed part of a bridge (aftermath pictured) near Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, causing vehicles to fall into the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir on the Arkansas River. Wikipedia: I-40 bridge disaster · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1998
The Supreme Court of the United States rules in New Jersey v. New York that Ellis Island, the historic gateway for millions of immigrants, is mainly in the state of New Jersey, not New York. Wikipedia: Supreme Court of the United States · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1972
Cold War: The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty. Wikipedia: Cold War · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
Archive: “Approaching an abyss”: liberalist ideology in a Norwegian Cold War business paper — GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences. Library Cologne, 2018 · Europeana -
1969
Apollo program: Apollo 10 returns to Earth after a successful eight-day test of all the components needed for the forthcoming first crewed Moon landing. Wikipedia: Apollo program · 102 languages
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1948
The U.S. Congress passes Public Law 80-557, which permanently establishes the Civil Air Patrol as an auxiliary of the United States Air Force. Wikipedia: Civil Air Patrol · 12 languages
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1938
The House Un-American Activities Committee was established to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities by people or organizations in the U.S. suspected of having communist or fascist ties. Wikipedia: House Un-American Activities Committee · 34 languages
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1937
Walter Reuther and members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) clash with Ford Motor Company security guards at the River Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, during the Battle of the Overpass. Wikipedia: Walter Reuther · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1933
American singer Jimmie Rodgers died at the Taft Hotel in New York City. Wikipedia: Jimmie Rodgers · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1932
Donoghue v Stevenson is decided, ultimately establishing the foundation for negligence in common law jurisdictions worldwide. Wikipedia: Donoghue v Stevenson · 7 languages
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1897
The Church of England returned the original manuscript of William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation, an account of the Pilgrims and the early years of the Plymouth Colony, to the state of Massachusetts. Wikipedia: Church of England · 94 languages
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1896
Charles Dow publishes the first edition of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Wikipedia: Charles Dow · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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1894
Germany's Emanuel Lasker defeated Wilhelm Steinitz to become the world chess champion, beginning a record 27-year reign. Wikipedia: Emanuel Lasker · 87 languages
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1869
Boston University is chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Wikipedia: Boston University · 70 languages
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1868
The impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson adjourned after the second and third articles of impeachment did not obtain enough votes from the U.S. Senate to convict. Wikipedia: Impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson · 4 languages
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1868
Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: President Andrew Johnson is acquitted by one vote in the United States Senate. Wikipedia: Impeachment of Andrew Johnson · 12 languages
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1865
American Civil War: General Edmund Kirby Smith negotiated the surrender of his army, the only significant Confederate Army force remaining in the war. Wikipedia: American Civil War · 170 languages
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1864
President Abraham Lincoln signs legislation organizing the Montana Territory. Wikipedia: Abraham Lincoln · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1783
A Great Jubilee Day held at North Stratford, Connecticut, celebrates the end of fighting in the American Revolutionary War. Wikipedia: A Great Jubilee Day · 1 language
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1736
The Battle of Ackia is fought near the present site of Tupelo, Mississippi. British and Chickasaw soldiers repel a French and Choctaw attack on the then-Chickasaw village of Ackia. Wikipedia: Chickasaw Campaign of 1736 · 6 languages
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1637
Pequot War: A combined English and Mohegan force under John Mason attacks a village in Connecticut, massacring approximately 500 Pequots. Wikipedia: Pequot War · 20 languages
Around the world
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2025
A car rammed into a crowd on Water Street, Liverpool, injuring 65 people. Wikipedia: 2025 Liverpool parade attack · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2014
Narendra Modi takes oath as the 15th Prime Minister of India. Wikipedia: Narendra Modi · 174 languages
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2008
Severe flooding begins in eastern and southern China that will ultimately cause 148 deaths and force the evacuation of 1.3 million. Wikipedia: 2008 South China floods · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2003
Ukrainian-Mediterranean Airlines Flight 4230 crashes in the Turkish town of Maçka, killing 75. Wikipedia: Ukrainian-Mediterranean Airlines Flight 4230 · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1999
Manchester United won the UEFA Champions League final to become the first English football club to win three major championships in the same season. Wikipedia: Manchester United F.C. · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1998
The first "National Sorry Day" is held in Australia. Reconciliation events are held nationally, and attended by over a million people. Wikipedia: National Sorry Day · 13 languages
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1998
A MIAT Mongolian Airlines Harbin Y-12 crashes near Erdenet, Orkhon Province, Mongolia, resulting in 28 deaths. Wikipedia: MIAT Mongolian Airlines · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1991
Zviad Gamsakhurdia becomes the first elected President of the Republic of Georgia in the post-Soviet era. Wikipedia: Zviad Gamsakhurdia · 76 languages
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1991
Lauda Air Flight 004 breaks apart in mid-air and crashes in the Phu Toei National Park in the Suphan Buri province of Thailand, killing all 223 people on board. Wikipedia: Lauda Air Flight 004 · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1989
Tropical Storm Cecil dissipated over Laos after devastating Quảng Nam province, Vietnam, and causing the deaths of 751 people. Wikipedia: Tropical Storm Cecil · 3 languages
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1986
The European Community adopts the European flag. Wikipedia: European Economic Community · 87 languages
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1983
The 7.8 Mw Sea of Japan earthquake shakes northern Honshu with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). A destructive tsunami is generated that leaves about 100 people dead. Wikipedia: 1983 Sea of Japan earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1981
Italian Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani and his coalition cabinet resign following a scandal over membership of the pseudo-masonic lodge P2 (Propaganda Due). Wikipedia: Prime Minister of Italy · 59 languages
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1981
An EA-6B Prowler crashes on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, killing 14 crewmen and injuring 45 others. Wikipedia: Grumman EA-6B Prowler · 29 languages
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1971
Bangladesh Liberation War: The Pakistan Army slaughters at least 71 Hindus in Burunga, Sylhet, Bangladesh. Wikipedia: Bangladesh Liberation War · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1970
The Soviet Tupolev Tu-144 becomes the first commercial transport to exceed Mach 2. Wikipedia: Tupolev Tu-144 · 64 languages
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1968
H-dagurinn in Iceland: Traffic changes from driving on the left to driving on the right overnight. Wikipedia: H-dagurinn · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1967
The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, one of the first progressive rock albums, was released. Wikipedia: The Beatles · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
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1966
British Guiana gains independence, becoming Guyana. Wikipedia: British Guiana · 32 languages
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1942
World War II: The Battle of Gazala begins, in present-day Libya. Wikipedia: Battle of Gazala · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1940
Second World War: The Allies began a mass evacuation of British, French and Belgian troops cut off by the German army during the Battle of Dunkirk. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1940
World War II: The Siege of Calais ends with the surrender of the British and French garrison. Wikipedia: Siege of Calais (1940) · 17 languages
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1936
In the House of Commons of Northern Ireland, Tommy Henderson begins speaking on the Appropriation bill. By the time he sits down in the early hours of the following morning, he had spoken for ten hours. Wikipedia: House of Commons of Northern Ireland · 3 languages
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1927
The last Ford Model T rolls off the assembly line after a production run of 15,007,003 vehicles. Wikipedia: Ford Model T · 65 languages
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1926
Abd el-Krim ends surrenders to the French, bringing an end to the Rif War. Wikipedia: Abd el-Krim · 63 languages
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1923
The first 24 Hours of Le Mans is held in France. Run annually in June thereafter, it became the oldest endurance racing event in the world. Wikipedia: 24 Hours of Le Mans · 55 languages
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1918
The Democratic Republic of Georgia is established. Wikipedia: Democratic Republic of Georgia · ✓ Wikidata · 55 languages
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1908
The first major commercial oil strike in the Middle East is made at Masjed Soleyman in southwest Persia. The rights to the resource were quickly acquired by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. Wikipedia: Masjed Soleyman · 45 languages
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1906
Vauxhall Bridge in London opened, crossing the River Thames between Vauxhall and Westminster. Wikipedia: Vauxhall Bridge · 30 languages
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1903
Românul de la Pind, the longest-running newspaper by and about Aromanians until World War II, is founded. Wikipedia: Românul de la Pind · 3 languages
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1900
Thousand Days' War: The Colombian Conservative Party turns the tide of war in their favor with victory against the Colombian Liberal Party in the Battle of Palonegro. Wikipedia: Thousand Days' War · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1896
Nicholas II is crowned as the last Tsar of Imperial Russia. Wikipedia: Nicholas II · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1888
The comic novel The Diary of a Nobody by brothers George and Weedon Grossmith first appeared in serial form in Punch. Wikipedia: The Diary of a Nobody · 9 languages
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1879
Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan state. Wikipedia: Russian Empire · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1822
The deadliest fire in Norwegian history occurred at a church in Grue, killing at least 113 people. Wikipedia: Grue Church fire · 7 languages
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1821
Establishment of the Peloponnesian Senate by the Greek rebels. Wikipedia: Peloponnesian Senate · 6 languages
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1805
Napoléon Bonaparte assumes the title of King of Italy and is crowned with the Iron Crown of Lombardy in Milan Cathedral, the gothic cathedral in Milan. Wikipedia: Napoleon · 287 languages
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1644
Portuguese Restoration War: Portuguese and Spanish forces both claimed victory at the Battle of Montijo. Wikipedia: Portuguese Restoration War · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1573
The Battle of Haarlemmermeer, a naval engagement in the Eighty Years' War. Wikipedia: Battle of Haarlemmermeer · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1538
Geneva expels John Calvin and his followers from the city. Calvin lives in exile in Strasbourg for the next three years. Wikipedia: Geneva · 200 languages
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1328
English friar William of Ockham, who popularised the methodological principle known as Occam's razor, secretly left Avignon under threat from Pope John XXII. Wikipedia: Friar · 39 languages
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1293
An earthquake strikes Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan, killing about 23,000. Wikipedia: 1293 Kamakura earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1135
Alfonso VII of León and Castile is crowned in León Cathedral as Imperator totius Hispaniae (Emperor of all of Spain). Wikipedia: Alfonso VII of León and Castile · 45 languages
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961
King Otto I elects his six-year-old son Otto II as heir apparent and co-ruler of the East Frankish Kingdom. He is crowned at Aachen, and placed under the tutelage of his grandmother Matilda. Wikipedia: Otto the Great · 91 languages
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946
King Edmund I (pictured) of England was murdered at Pucklechurch on the feast day of St Augustine. Wikipedia: Edmund I · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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866
Basil I is crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire by Michael III. Wikipedia: Basil I · 60 languages
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451
Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sasanian Empire takes place. The Sasanids defeat the Armenians militarily but guarantee them freedom to openly practice Christianity. Wikipedia: Battle of Avarayr · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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17
Germanicus celebrates a triumph in Rome for his victories over the Cherusci, Chatti, and other German tribes west of the Elbe. Wikipedia: 10s · 84 languages
World days
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Technology
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Science
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1969
Apollo program: Apollo 10 returns to Earth after a successful eight-day test of all the components needed for the forthcoming first crewed Moon landing. Wikipedia: Apollo program · 102 languages
Business
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1937
Walter Reuther and members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) clash with Ford Motor Company security guards at the River Rouge Complex in Dearborn, Michigan, during the Battle of the Overpass. Wikipedia: Walter Reuther · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1896
Charles Dow publishes the first edition of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Wikipedia: Charles Dow · ✓ Wikidata · 67 languages
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1986
The European Community adopts the European flag. Wikipedia: European Economic Community · 87 languages
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1908
The first major commercial oil strike in the Middle East is made at Masjed Soleyman in southwest Persia. The rights to the resource were quickly acquired by the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. Wikipedia: Masjed Soleyman · 45 languages
Sport
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1894
Germany's Emanuel Lasker defeated Wilhelm Steinitz to become the world chess champion, beginning a record 27-year reign. Wikipedia: Emanuel Lasker · 87 languages
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1999
Manchester United won the UEFA Champions League final to become the first English football club to win three major championships in the same season. Wikipedia: Manchester United F.C. · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
Culture
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1933
American singer Jimmie Rodgers died at the Taft Hotel in New York City. Wikipedia: Jimmie Rodgers · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1967
The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, one of the first progressive rock albums, was released. Wikipedia: The Beatles · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
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1888
The comic novel The Diary of a Nobody by brothers George and Weedon Grossmith first appeared in serial form in Punch. Wikipedia: The Diary of a Nobody · 9 languages
Births
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2000
Yeji, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Yeji (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1999
Micah Parsons, American football player Wikipedia: Micah Parsons · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1999
Georgia Wareham, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Georgia Wareham · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1997
Mathew Barzal, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Mathew Barzal · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1996
Lara Goodall, South African cricketer Wikipedia: Lara Goodall · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1994
Gong Myung, South Korean actor Wikipedia: Gong Myung · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1993
Jason Adesanya, Belgian footballer Wikipedia: Jason Adesanya · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1991
Ah Young, South Korean singer and actress Wikipedia: Ah Young · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1989
Paula Findlay, Canadian triathlete Wikipedia: Paula Findlay · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1989
Park Ye-eun, South Korean singer Wikipedia: Park Ye-eun · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1988
Andrea Catellani, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Andrea Catellani · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1988
Juan Cuadrado, Colombian footballer Wikipedia: Juan Cuadrado · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1988
Dani Samuels, Australian discus thrower Wikipedia: Dani Stevens · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1987
Olcay Şahan, Turkish footballer Wikipedia: Olcay Şahan · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1986
Michel Tornéus, Swedish long jumper Wikipedia: Michel Tornéus · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1985
Monika Christodoulou, Greek singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Monika Christodoulou · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1985
Ashley Vincent, English footballer Wikipedia: Ashley Vincent · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1983
Demy de Zeeuw, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Demy de Zeeuw · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
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1983
Nathan Merritt, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Nathan Merritt · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1982
Hasan Kabze, Turkish footballer Wikipedia: Hasan Kabze · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1981
Anthony Ervin, American swimmer Wikipedia: Anthony Ervin · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1981
Jason Manford, English actor, screenwriter, and television host Wikipedia: Jason Manford · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1981
Ben Zobrist, American baseball player Wikipedia: Ben Zobrist · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1980
Louis-Jean Cormier, Canadian singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Louis-Jean Cormier · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1979
Ashley Massaro, American wrestler and model (died 2019) Wikipedia: Ashley Massaro · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1979
Natalya Nazarova, Russian sprinter Wikipedia: Natalya Nazarova · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1979
Mehmet Okur, Turkish basketball player Wikipedia: Mehmet Okur · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1978
Fabio Firmani, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Fabio Firmani · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1978
Dan Parks, Australian-Scottish rugby player Wikipedia: Dan Parks · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1977
Nikos Chatzivrettas, Greek basketball player Wikipedia: Nikos Chatzivrettas · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1977
Raina Telgemeier, American author and cartoonist Wikipedia: Raina Telgemeier · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1977
Luca Toni, Italian footballer Wikipedia: Luca Toni · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
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1977
Misaki Ito, Japanese actress and model Wikipedia: Misaki Ito · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1976
Paul Collingwood, English cricketer and coach Wikipedia: Paul Collingwood · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1976
Stephen Curry, Australian comedian and actor Wikipedia: Stephen Curry (comedian) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1976
Kenny Florian, American mixed martial artist and sportscaster Wikipedia: Kenny Florian · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1975
Lauryn Hill, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress Wikipedia: Lauryn Hill · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1974
Lars Frölander, Swedish swimmer Wikipedia: Lars Frölander · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1973
Naomi Harris, Canadian-American photographer Wikipedia: Naomi Harris · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1971
Zaher Andary, Lebanese footballer Wikipedia: Zaher Al Indari · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1971
Matt Stone, American actor, animator, screenwriter, producer, and composer Wikipedia: Matt Stone · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1970
Nobuhiro Watsuki, Japanese illustrator Wikipedia: Nobuhiro Watsuki · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1969
John Baird, Canadian politician, 10th Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Wikipedia: John Baird (Canadian politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1969
Siri Lindley, American triathlete and coach Wikipedia: Siri Lindley · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1968
Fernando León de Aranoa, Spanish director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Fernando León de Aranoa · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1968
Frederik X, King of Denmark Wikipedia: Frederik X · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
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1967
Philip Treacy, Irish milliner, hat designer Wikipedia: Philip Treacy · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1967
Mika Yamamoto, Japanese journalist (died 2012) Wikipedia: Mika Yamamoto · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1966
Helena Bonham Carter, English actress Wikipedia: Helena Bonham Carter · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
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1966
Zola Budd, South African runner Wikipedia: Zola Budd · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1964
Caitlín R. Kiernan, Irish-American paleontologist and author Wikipedia: Caitlín R. Kiernan · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1964
Lenny Kravitz, American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and actor Wikipedia: Lenny Kravitz · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
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1964
Argiris Pedoulakis, Greek basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Argyris Pedoulakis · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1963
Simon Armitage, English poet, playwright and novelist Wikipedia: Simon Armitage · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1963
Claude Legault, Canadian actor and screenwriter Wikipedia: Claude Legault · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1962
Black, English singer-songwriter (died 2016) Wikipedia: Black (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1962
Genie Francis, Canadian-American actress Wikipedia: Genie Francis · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1961
Tarsem Singh, Indian-American director, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Tarsem Singh · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1960
Dean Lukin, Australian weightlifter Wikipedia: Dean Lukin · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1960
Romas Ubartas, Lithuanian discus thrower Wikipedia: Romas Ubartas · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1959
Ole Bornedal, Danish actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Ole Bornedal · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1958
Arto Bryggare, Finnish hurdler and politician Wikipedia: Arto Bryggare · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1958
Margaret Colin, American actress Wikipedia: Margaret Colin · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1957
Diomedes Díaz, Colombian singer-songwriter (died 2013) Wikipedia: Diomedes Díaz · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1957
François Legault, Canadian businessman and politician Wikipedia: François Legault · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1957
Roberto Ravaglia, Italian racing driver Wikipedia: Roberto Ravaglia · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1956
Fiona Shackleton, English lawyer Wikipedia: Fiona Shackleton · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1956
Jyoti Gogte, Indian academician Wikipedia: Jyoti Gogte · 9 languages
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1954
Michael Devine, Irish Republican hunger strike, died on hunger strike (died 1981) Wikipedia: Michael Devine (hunger striker) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1954
Alan Hollinghurst, English novelist, poet, short story writer, and translator Wikipedia: Alan Hollinghurst · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1954
Denis Lebel, Canadian businessman and politician, 29th Canadian Minister of Transport Wikipedia: Denis Lebel · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1953
Kay Hagan, American lawyer and politician (died 2019) Wikipedia: Kay Hagan · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1953
Don McAllister, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Don McAllister · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1953
Michael Portillo, English journalist, politician and TV presenter Wikipedia: Michael Portillo · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1951
Ramón Calderón, Spanish lawyer and businessman Wikipedia: Ramón Calderón · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1951
Lou van den Dries, Dutch mathematician Wikipedia: Lou van den Dries · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1951
Muhammed Faris, Syrian military aviator and cosmonaut (died 2024) Wikipedia: Muhammed Faris · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1951
Sally Ride, American physicist and astronaut, founded Sally Ride Science (died 2012) Wikipedia: Sally Ride · ✓ Wikidata · 87 languages
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1949
Jeremy Corbyn, British journalist and politician Wikipedia: Jeremy Corbyn · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
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1949
Ward Cunningham, American computer programmer, developed the first wiki Wikipedia: Ward Cunningham · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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1949
Pam Grier, American actress Wikipedia: Pam Grier · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1949
Anne McGuire, Scottish educator and politician Wikipedia: Anne McGuire · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1949
Philip Michael Thomas, American actor Wikipedia: Philip Michael Thomas · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1949
Hank Williams Jr., American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Hank Williams Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1948
Dayle Haddon, Canadian model and actress (died 2024) Wikipedia: Dayle Haddon · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1948
Stevie Nicks, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Stevie Nicks · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1947
Glenn Turner, New Zealand cricketer Wikipedia: Glenn Turner · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1946
Neshka Robeva, Bulgarian gymnast and coach Wikipedia: Neshka Robeva · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1946
Mick Ronson, English guitarist, songwriter, and producer (died 1993) Wikipedia: Mick Ronson · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1945
Vilasrao Deshmukh, Indian lawyer and politician, 17th Chief Minister of Maharashtra (died 2012) Wikipedia: Vilasrao Deshmukh · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1944
Phil Edmonston, American-Canadian journalist and politician (died 2022) Wikipedia: Phil Edmonston · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1944
Jan Kinder, Norwegian ice hockey player (died 2013) Wikipedia: Jan Kinder · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1944
Sam Posey, American race car driver and journalist Wikipedia: Sam Posey · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1943
Erica Terpstra, Dutch swimmer, journalist, and politician Wikipedia: Erica Terpstra · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1941
Aldrich Ames, American CIA officer and criminal (died 2026) Wikipedia: Aldrich Ames · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1941
Jim Dobbin, Scottish microbiologist and politician (died 2014) Wikipedia: Jim Dobbin · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1941
Cliff Drysdale, South African tennis player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Cliff Drysdale · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1941
Imants Kalniņš, Latvian composer Wikipedia: Imants Kalniņš · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1940
Monique Gagnon-Tremblay, Canadian academic and politician, Deputy Premier of Quebec Wikipedia: Monique Gagnon-Tremblay · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1940
Levon Helm, American singer-songwriter, drummer, producer, and actor (died 2012) Wikipedia: Levon Helm · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1938
William Bolcom, American pianist and composer Wikipedia: William Bolcom · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1938
Andrew Clennel Palmer, British engineer (died 2019) Wikipedia: Andrew Clennel Palmer · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1938
Lyudmila Petrushevskaya, Russian author and playwright Wikipedia: Lyudmila Petrushevskaya · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1938
K. Bikram Singh, Indian director and producer (died 2013) Wikipedia: K. Bikram Singh · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1938
Teresa Stratas, Canadian soprano and actress Wikipedia: Teresa Stratas · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1937
Manorama, Indian actress and singer (died 2015) Wikipedia: Manorama (Tamil actress) · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1937
Paul E. Patton, American politician, 59th Governor of Kentucky Wikipedia: Paul E. Patton · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1936
Natalya Gorbanevskaya, Russian-Polish poet and activist (died 2013) Wikipedia: Natalya Gorbanevskaya · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1936
Richard Harrison, American actor (died 2026) Wikipedia: Richard Harrison (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1935
Eero Loone, Estonian philosopher and academic Wikipedia: Eero Loone · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1930
Karim Emami, Indian-Iranian lexicographer and critic (died 2005) Wikipedia: Karim Emami · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1929
J. F. Ade Ajayi, Nigerian historian and academic (died 2014) Wikipedia: J. F. Ade Ajayi · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1929
Ernie Carroll, Australian television personality and producer (died 2022) Wikipedia: Ernie Carroll · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1929
Hans Freeman, Australian bioinorganic chemist and protein crystallographer (died 2008) Wikipedia: Hans Freeman · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1929
Catherine Sauvage, French singer and actress (died 1998) Wikipedia: Catherine Sauvage · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1928
Jack Kevorkian, American pathologist, author, and assisted suicide activist (died 2011) Wikipedia: Jack Kevorkian · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1927
Jacques Bergerac, French actor and businessman (died 2014) Wikipedia: Jacques Bergerac · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1926
Miles Davis, American trumpet player, composer, and bandleader (died 1991) Wikipedia: Miles Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 99 languages
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1925
Carmen Montejo, Cuban-Mexican actress (died 2013) Wikipedia: Carmen Montejo · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1925
Alec McCowen, English actor (died 2017) Wikipedia: Alec McCowen · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1923
James Arness, American actor (died 2011) Wikipedia: James Arness · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1923
Roy Dotrice, English actor (died 2017) Wikipedia: Roy Dotrice · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1921
Inge Borkh, German soprano (died 2018) Wikipedia: Inge Borkh · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1920
Jack Cheetham, South African cricketer (died 1980) Wikipedia: Jack Cheetham · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1920
Peggy Lee, American singer-songwriter and actress (died 2002) Wikipedia: Peggy Lee · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1919
Rubén González, Cuban pianist (died 2003) Wikipedia: Rubén González (pianist) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1916
Henriette Roosenburg, Dutch journalist and author (died 1972) Wikipedia: Henriette Roosenburg · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1915
Vernon Alley, American bassist (died 2004) Wikipedia: Vernon Alley · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1914
Frankie Manning, American dancer and choreographer (died 2009) Wikipedia: Frankie Manning · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1913
Peter Cushing, English actor (died 1994) Wikipedia: Peter Cushing · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1913
Pierre Daninos, French author (died 2005) Wikipedia: Pierre Daninos · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1913
Karin Ekelund, Swedish actress (died 1976) Wikipedia: Karin Ekelund · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1913
Josef Manger, German weightlifter (died 1991) Wikipedia: Josef Manger · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1912
János Kádár, Hungarian mechanic and politician, 46th Prime Minister of Hungary (died 1989) Wikipedia: János Kádár · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1912
Jay Silverheels, Canadian-American actor (died 1980) Wikipedia: Jay Silverheels · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1911
Maurice Baquet, French actor and cellist (died 2005) Wikipedia: Maurice Baquet · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1911
Henry Ephron, American playwright, screenwriter, and producer (died 1992) Wikipedia: Henry Ephron · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1910
Imi Lichtenfeld, Hungarian-Israeli martial artist, boxer, and gymnast (died 1998) Wikipedia: Imi Lichtenfeld · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1909
Matt Busby, Scottish footballer and manager (died 1994) Wikipedia: Matt Busby · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1909
Adolfo López Mateos, Mexican politician, 48th President of Mexico (died 1969) Wikipedia: Adolfo López Mateos · 44 languages
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1908
Robert Morley, English actor (died 1992) Wikipedia: Robert Morley · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1908
Nguyễn Ngọc Thơ, Vietnamese politician, 1st Prime Minister of the Republic of Vietnam (died 1976) Wikipedia: Nguyễn Ngọc Thơ · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1907
Jean Bernard, French physician and haematologist (died 2006) Wikipedia: Jean Bernard (physician) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1907
John Wayne, American actor, director, and producer (died 1979) Wikipedia: John Wayne · ✓ Wikidata · 120 languages
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1904
Tamurbek Dawletschin, Tatar author and prisoner of war (died 1983) Wikipedia: Tamurbek Dawletschin · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1904
George Formby, English singer-songwriter and actor (died 1961) Wikipedia: George Formby · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1904
Necip Fazıl Kısakürek, Turkish author, poet, and playwright (died 1983) Wikipedia: Necip Fazıl Kısakürek · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1904
Vlado Perlemuter, Lithuanian-French pianist and educator (died 2002) Wikipedia: Vlado Perlemuter · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1900
Karin Juel, Swedish singer, actress, and writer (died 1976) Wikipedia: Karin Juel · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1899
Antonio Barrette, Canadian lawyer and politician, 18th Premier of Quebec (died 1968) Wikipedia: Antonio Barrette · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1899
Muriel McQueen Fergusson, Canadian lawyer and politician, Canadian Speaker of the Senate (died 1997) Wikipedia: Muriel McQueen Fergusson · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1898
Ernst Bacon, American pianist, composer, and conductor (died 1990) Wikipedia: Ernst Bacon · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1898
Christfried Burmeister, Estonian speed skater (died 1965) Wikipedia: Christfried Burmeister · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1895
Dorothea Lange, American photographer and journalist (died 1965) Wikipedia: Dorothea Lange · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1894
Paul Lukas, Hungarian-American actor and singer (died 1971) Wikipedia: Paul Lukas · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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1893
Eugene Aynsley Goossens, English conductor and composer (died 1962) Wikipedia: Eugene Goossens (composer) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1887
Ba U, 2nd President of Burma (died 1963) Wikipedia: Ba U · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1886
Al Jolson, American singer and actor (died 1950) Wikipedia: Al Jolson · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1883
Peter Kürten, German serial killer (died 1931) Wikipedia: Peter Kürten · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1883
Mamie Smith, American singer, actress, dancer, and pianist (died 1946) Wikipedia: Mamie Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1881
Adolfo de la Huerta, Mexican politician and provisional president, 1920 (died 1955) Wikipedia: Adolfo de la Huerta · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1880
W. Otto Miessner, American composer and educator (died 1967) Wikipedia: W. Otto Miessner · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1876
Percy Perrin, English cricketer (died 1945) Wikipedia: Percy Perrin · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1873
Olaf Gulbransson, Norwegian painter and illustrator (died 1958) Wikipedia: Olaf Gulbransson · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1867
Mary of Teck, Queen Consort of George V of the United Kingdom, Empress Consort of India (died 1953) Wikipedia: Mary of Teck · ✓ Wikidata · 59 languages
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1865
Robert W. Chambers, American author and illustrator (died 1933) Wikipedia: Robert W. Chambers · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1863
Bob Fitzsimmons, English-New Zealand boxer (died 1917) Wikipedia: Bob Fitzsimmons · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1822
Edmond de Goncourt, French author and critic, founded the Académie Goncourt (died 1896) Wikipedia: Edmond de Goncourt · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1799
August Kopisch, German poet and painter (died 1853) Wikipedia: August Kopisch · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1750
William Morgan, British actuary (died 1833) Wikipedia: William Morgan (actuary) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1700
Nicolaus Zinzendorf, German bishop and saint (died 1760) Wikipedia: Nicolaus Zinzendorf · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1669
Sébastien Vaillant, French botanist and mycologist (died 1722) Wikipedia: Sébastien Vaillant · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1667
Abraham de Moivre, French-English mathematician and theorist (died 1754) Wikipedia: Abraham de Moivre · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1650
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, English general and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Oxfordshire (died 1722) Wikipedia: John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
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1623
William Petty, English economist and philosopher (died 1687) Wikipedia: William Petty · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1602
Philippe de Champaigne, Dutch-French painter (died 1674) Wikipedia: Philippe de Champaigne · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1566
Mehmed III, Ottoman sultan (died 1603) Wikipedia: Mehmed III · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
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1562
James III, margrave of Baden-Hachberg (died 1590) Wikipedia: James III of Baden-Hachberg · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1478
Clement VII, pope of the Catholic Church (died 1534) Wikipedia: Pope Clement VII · ✓ Wikidata · 84 languages
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1264
Koreyasu, Japanese prince and shōgun (died 1326) Wikipedia: Prince Koreyasu · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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2022
Andy Fletcher, English musician (born 1961) Wikipedia: Andy Fletcher (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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2022
Ray Liotta, American actor (born 1954) Wikipedia: Ray Liotta · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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2022
Alan White, English drummer (born 1949) Wikipedia: Alan White (Yes drummer) · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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2019
Prem Tinsulanonda, Former Prime Minister of Thailand (born 1920) Wikipedia: Prem Tinsulanonda · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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2017
Zbigniew Brzezinski, Polish-born American politician (born 1928) Wikipedia: Zbigniew Brzezinski · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
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2016
Hedy Epstein, German-born American human rights activist and Holocaust survivor (born 1924) Wikipedia: Hedy Epstein · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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2015
Vicente Aranda, Spanish director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1926) Wikipedia: Vicente Aranda · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2015
Les Johnson, Australian politician and diplomat, Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand (born 1924) Wikipedia: Les Johnson · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2015
Robert Kraft, American astronomer and academic (born 1927) Wikipedia: Robert Kraft (astronomer) · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2015
João Lucas, Portuguese footballer (born 1979) Wikipedia: João Lucas (footballer, born 1979) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2014
Baselios Thoma Didymos I, Indian metropolitan (born 1921) Wikipedia: Baselios Marthoma Didymos I · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2014
Miodrag Radulovacki, Serbian-American academic and neuropharmacologist (born 1933) Wikipedia: Miodrag Radulovacki · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2014
William R. Roy, American physician, journalist, and politician (born 1926) Wikipedia: William R. Roy · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2014
Hooshang Seyhoun, Iranian-Canadian architect, sculptor, and painter (born 1920) Wikipedia: Hooshang Seyhoun · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2013
Ray Barnhart, American businessman and politician (born 1928) Wikipedia: Ray Barnhart · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2013
John Bierwirth, American lawyer and businessman (born 1924) Wikipedia: John Bierwirth · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2013
Roberto Civita, Italian-Brazilian businessman (born 1936) Wikipedia: Roberto Civita · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2013
Tom Lichtenberg, American football player and coach (born 1940) Wikipedia: Tom Lichtenberg · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2013
Otto Muehl, Austrian painter (born 1925) Wikipedia: Otto Muehl · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2013
Jack Vance, American author (born 1916) Wikipedia: Jack Vance · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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2012
Arthur Decabooter, Belgian cyclist (born 1936) Wikipedia: Arthur Decabooter · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2012
Leo Dillon, American illustrator (born 1933) Wikipedia: Leo and Diane Dillon · 5 languages
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2012
Stephen Healey, Welsh captain and footballer (born 1982) Wikipedia: Stephen Healey · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2012
Hiroshi Miyazawa, Japanese politician (born 1921) Wikipedia: Hiroshi Miyazawa · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2012
Hans Schmidt, Canadian wrestler (born 1925) Wikipedia: Hans Schmidt (wrestler) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2012
Jim Unger, English-Canadian illustrator (born 1937) Wikipedia: Jim Unger · 4 languages
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2011
Arisen Ahubudu, Sri Lankan scholar, author, and playwright (born 1920) Wikipedia: Arisen Ahubudu · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2010
Art Linkletter, Canadian-American radio and television host (born 1912) Wikipedia: Art Linkletter · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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2010
Chris Moran, English air marshal and pilot (born 1956) Wikipedia: Chris Moran (RAF officer) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2010
Kieran Phelan, Irish politician (born 1949) Wikipedia: Kieran Phelan · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2009
Mihalis Papagiannakis, Greek journalist and politician (born 1941) Wikipedia: Mihalis Papagiannakis · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2009
Peter Zezel, Canadian ice hockey and soccer player (born 1965) Wikipedia: Peter Zezel · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2008
Sydney Pollack, American actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1934) Wikipedia: Sydney Pollack · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
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2008
Zita Urbonaitė, Lithuanian cyclist (born 1973) Wikipedia: Zita Urbonaitė · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2007
Jack Edward Oliver, English illustrator (born 1942) Wikipedia: Jack Edward Oliver · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2007
Howard Porter, American basketball player (born 1948) Wikipedia: Howard Porter (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2006
Édouard Michelin, French businessman (born 1963) Wikipedia: Édouard Michelin (born 1963) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2006
Kevin O'Flanagan, Irish footballer and physician (born 1919) Wikipedia: Kevin O'Flanagan · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2005
Eddie Albert, American actor (born 1906) Wikipedia: Eddie Albert · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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2005
Chico Carrasquel, Venezuelan baseball player and manager (born 1928) Wikipedia: Chico Carrasquel · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2005
Ruth Laredo, American pianist and educator (born 1937) Wikipedia: Ruth Laredo · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2005
Leslie Smith, English businessman, co-founded Lesney Products (born 1918) Wikipedia: Leslie Smith (businessman) · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2004
Nikolai Chernykh, Russian astronomer (born 1931) Wikipedia: Nikolai Chernykh · 41 languages
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2003
Kathleen Winsor, American journalist and author (born 1919) Wikipedia: Kathleen Winsor · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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2002
Mamo Wolde, Ethiopian runner (born 1932) Wikipedia: Mamo Wolde · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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2001
Vittorio Brambilla, Italian racing driver (born 1937) Wikipedia: Vittorio Brambilla · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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2001
Anne Haney, American actress (born 1934) Wikipedia: Anne Haney · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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2001
Moven Mahachi, Zimbabwean soldier and politician, Zimbabwean Minister of Defence (born 1952) Wikipedia: Moven Mahachi · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2001
Dona Massin, Canadian actress and choreographer (born 1917) Wikipedia: Dona Massin · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1999
Paul Sacher, Swiss conductor and philanthropist (born 1906) Wikipedia: Paul Sacher · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1999
Waldo Semon, American chemist and engineer (born 1898) Wikipedia: Waldo Semon · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1997
Ralph Horween, American football player and coach (born 1896) Wikipedia: Ralph Horween · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1995
Friz Freleng, American animator, director, and producer (born 1906) Wikipedia: Friz Freleng · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1994
Sonny Sharrock, American guitarist (born 1940) Wikipedia: Sonny Sharrock · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1989
Don Revie, English footballer and manager (born 1927) Wikipedia: Don Revie · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1984
Elizabeth Peer, American journalist (born 1936) Wikipedia: Elizabeth Peer · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1979
George Brent, Irish-American actor (born 1904) Wikipedia: George Brent · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1978
Cybele Andrianou, Greek actress (born 1887) Wikipedia: Cybele Andrianou · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1976
Martin Heidegger, German philosopher and academic (born 1889) Wikipedia: Martin Heidegger · ✓ Wikidata · 148 languages
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1974
Silvio Moser, Swiss racing driver (born 1941) Wikipedia: Silvio Moser · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1969
Paul Hawkins, Australian racing driver (born 1937) Wikipedia: Paul Hawkins (racing driver) · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1969
Allan Haines Loughead, American engineer, co-founded the Lockheed Corporation (born 1889) Wikipedia: Allan Lockheed · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1966
Elizabeth Dilling, American author and activist (born 1894) Wikipedia: Elizabeth Dilling · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1964
Ruben Oskar Auervaara, Finnish fraudster (born 1906) Wikipedia: Ruben Oskar Auervaara · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1959
Philip Kassel, American gymnast (born 1876) Wikipedia: Philip Kassel · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1956
Al Simmons, American baseball player and coach (born 1902) Wikipedia: Al Simmons · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1955
Alberto Ascari, Italian racing driver (born 1918) Wikipedia: Alberto Ascari · ✓ Wikidata · 60 languages
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1954
Lionel Conacher, Canadian football player and politician (born 1900) Wikipedia: Lionel Conacher · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1951
Lincoln Ellsworth, American explorer (born 1880) Wikipedia: Lincoln Ellsworth · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1948
Torsten Bergström, Swedish actor and director (born 1896) Wikipedia: Torsten Bergström · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1944
Christian Wirth, German SS officer (born 1885) Wikipedia: Christian Wirth · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1943
Edsel Ford, American businessman (born 1893) Wikipedia: Edsel Ford · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1943
Alice Tegnér, Swedish organist, composer, and educator (born 1864) Wikipedia: Alice Tegnér · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1939
Charles Horace Mayo, American physician, co-founded Mayo Clinic (born 1865) Wikipedia: Charles Horace Mayo · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1933
Horatio Bottomley, English financier, journalist, and politician (born 1860) Wikipedia: Horatio Bottomley · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1933
Jimmie Rodgers, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1897) Wikipedia: Jimmie Rodgers · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1926
Srečko Kosovel, Slovenian poet (born 1904) Wikipedia: Srečko Kosovel · 27 languages
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1925
William H. Shockley, American mining engineer, amateur photographer, and hobbyist botanist (born 1855) Wikipedia: William H. Shockley · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1924
Victor Herbert, Irish-American cellist, composer, and conductor, founded the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (born 1859) Wikipedia: Victor Herbert · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1914
Jacob August Riis, Danish-American journalist, photographer, and reformer (born 1849) Wikipedia: Jacob Riis · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1908
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, Indian religious leader, founded the Ahmadiyya movement (born 1835) Wikipedia: Mirza Ghulam Ahmad · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
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1902
Almon Brown Strowger, American soldier and inventor (born 1839) Wikipedia: Almon Brown Strowger · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1883
Abdelkader El Djezairi, Algerian ruler (born 1808) Wikipedia: Emir Abdelkader · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
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1881
Jakob Bernays, German philologist and academic (born 1824) Wikipedia: Jakob Bernays · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1840
Sidney Smith, English admiral and politician (born 1764) Wikipedia: Sidney Smith (Royal Navy officer) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1824
Capel Lofft, English lawyer (born 1751) Wikipedia: Capel Lofft · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1818
Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly, Russian field marshal and politician, Governor-General of Finland (born 1761) Wikipedia: Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1818
Manuel Rodríguez Erdoíza, Chilean lawyer and guerrilla leader (born 1785) Wikipedia: Manuel Rodríguez Erdoíza · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1799
James Burnett, Lord Monboddo, Scottish linguist, biologist, and judge (born 1714) Wikipedia: James Burnett, Lord Monboddo · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1762
Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten, German philosopher and academic (born 1714) Wikipedia: Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1746
Thomas Southerne, Irish playwright (born 1660) Wikipedia: Thomas Southerne · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1742
Pylyp Orlyk, Ukrainian diplomat (born 1672) Wikipedia: Pylyp Orlyk · 26 languages
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1703
Samuel Pepys, English politician (born 1633) Wikipedia: Samuel Pepys · ✓ Wikidata · 56 languages
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1702
Zeb-un-Nissa, Mughal princess and poet (born 1638) Wikipedia: Zeb-un-Nissa · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1685
Charles II, German elector palatine (born 1651) Wikipedia: Charles II, Elector Palatine · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1679
Ferdinand Maria, Elector of Bavaria (born 1636) Wikipedia: Ferdinand Maria, Elector of Bavaria · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1653
Robert Filmer, English theorist and author (born 1588) Wikipedia: Robert Filmer · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1648
Vincent Voiture, French poet and author (born 1597) Wikipedia: Vincent Voiture · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1552
Sebastian Münster, German cartographer and cosmographer (born 1488) Wikipedia: Sebastian Münster · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1536
Francesco Berni, Italian poet (born 1498) Wikipedia: Francesco Berni · 20 languages
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1512
Bayezid II, Ottoman sultan (born 1447) Wikipedia: Bayezid II · ✓ Wikidata · 79 languages
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1421
Mehmed I, Ottoman sultan (born 1389) Wikipedia: Mehmed I · ✓ Wikidata · 74 languages
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1362
Louis I, king of Naples (born 1320) Wikipedia: Louis I of Naples · 22 languages
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1339
Aldona Ona, queen of Poland Wikipedia: Aldona of Lithuania · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1250
Peter I, duke of Brittany Wikipedia: Peter I of Brittany · 23 languages
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1055
Adalbert, margrave of Austria Wikipedia: Adalbert, Margrave of Austria · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1035
Berenguer Ramon I, Spanish nobleman (born 1005) Wikipedia: Berenguer Ramon I · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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946
Edmund I, king of England (born 921) Wikipedia: Edmund I · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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926
Yuan Xingqin, Chinese general and governor Wikipedia: Yuan Xingqin · 3 languages
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818
Ali al-Ridha, 8th of The Twelve Imams Wikipedia: Ali al-Rida · 55 languages
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735
Bede, English monk, historian, and theologian Wikipedia: Bede · 87 languages
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604
Augustine of Canterbury, Benedictine monk and archbishop Wikipedia: Augustine of Canterbury · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
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