October 14: what happened on this day in history

Events on October 14 include:

Approximately 10,000 John Deere employees went on strike in one of the largest private-sector strikes in the United States (2021)
Felix Baumgartner jumped from a helium balloon in the stratosphere to become the first person to break the sound barrier without vehicular power (2012)
Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701 crashes in Jefferson City, Missouri. The two pilots (the aircraft's only occupants) are killed (2004)

This page gathers 93 events, 224 births and 119 deaths recorded on this day, from the year 732 to 2025.

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Events · United States

2021
Approximately 10,000 John Deere employees went on strike in one of the largest private-sector strikes in the United States. Wikipedia: John Deere · 46 languagesArchive: John Deere Tractor — Sounds of Changes · Europeana
2012
Felix Baumgartner jumped from a helium balloon in the stratosphere to become the first person to break the sound barrier without vehicular power. Wikipedia: Felix Baumgartner · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languagesArchive: Felix Baumgartner, Schaffner des Klosters Gengenbach und Wittichen, quittiert dem Kloster Allerheiligen über die Zurückzahlung von 500 Gulden, als Abschlagszahlung auf ein dem Kloster Wittichen geschuldetes Darlehen von 2000 Gulden. — State Archives of Baden-Württemberg · Europeana
2004
Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701 crashes in Jefferson City, Missouri. The two pilots (the aircraft's only occupants) are killed. Wikipedia: Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701 · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2003
The Steve Bartman Incident takes place at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. Wikipedia: Steve Bartman incident · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1998
Eric Rudolph is charged with six bombings, including the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta, Georgia. Wikipedia: Eric Rudolph · 17 languages
1982
U.S. President Ronald Reagan proclaims a war on drugs. Wikipedia: Ronald Reagan · 304 languagesArchive: Fotografie: Besuch von US-Präsident Ronald Reagan in West-Berlin — Allied Museum, 1982 · Europeana
1979
At least 75,000 people attended the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Washington, D.C., to demand equal civil rights for LGBT people. Wikipedia: National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1968
Apollo program: The first live television broadcast by American astronauts in orbit is performed by the Apollo 7 crew. Wikipedia: Apollo program · 102 languages
1968
Jim Hines becomes the first man ever to break the so-called "ten-second barrier" in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.95 seconds. Wikipedia: Jim Hines · 37 languages
1964
Martin Luther King Jr. receives the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolence. Wikipedia: Martin Luther King Jr. · 248 languages
1962
The Cuban Missile Crisis begins when an American reconnaissance aircraft takes photographs of Soviet ballistic missiles being installed in Cuba. Wikipedia: Cuban Missile Crisis · ✓ Wikidata · 95 languages
1949
The first of the Smith Act trials concluded in New York City, with eleven leaders of the Communist Party of the United States found guilty of violating the Smith Act. Wikipedia: Smith Act trials of Communist Party leaders · 5 languages
1947
American test pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier, reaching Mach 1.06 on board the Bell X-1, an experimental rocket-powered aircraft. Wikipedia: Chuck Yeager · 57 languages
1943
World War II: During the second raid on Schweinfurt, the U.S. 8th Air Force suffered so many losses that it lost air supremacy over Germany for several months. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1912
Former president Theodore Roosevelt is shot and mildly wounded by John Flammang Schrank in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With the fresh wound in his chest, and the bullet still within it, Roosevelt delivers his scheduled speech. Wikipedia: Theodore Roosevelt · 192 languages
1910
English aviator Claude Grahame-White lands his aircraft on Executive Avenue near the White House in Washington, D.C. Wikipedia: Claude Grahame-White · 9 languages
1908
The Chicago Cubs defeat the Detroit Tigers, 2–0, clinching the 1908 World Series; this would be their last until winning the 2016 World Series. Wikipedia: Chicago Cubs · 42 languages
1884
George Eastman receives a U.S. Government patent on his new paper-strip photographic film. Wikipedia: George Eastman · 65 languages
1863
American Civil War: In the Battle of Bristoe Station, the Union II Corps surprised and repelled the Confederate attack on the Union rearguard, resulting in a Union victory. Wikipedia: American Civil War · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1774
American Revolution: The First Continental Congress denounces the British Parliament's Intolerable Acts and demands British concessions. Wikipedia: American Revolution · 91 languages
1656
The General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony enacts the first punitive legislation against the Religious Society of Friends. Wikipedia: Massachusetts General Court · 14 languages

Around the world

2025
A coup d'état successfully overthrows Malagasy president Andry Rajoelina. Wikipedia: 2025 Malagasy coup d'état · 15 languages
2023
Australians vote to reject a constitutional amendment that would have established an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Wikipedia: 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2023
Solar eclipse of October 14, 2023 — annular solar eclipse visible from the Americas Wikipedia: Solar eclipse of October 14, 2023 · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
2023
2023 New Zealand general election — October 2023 parliamentary election in New Zealand Wikipedia: 2023 New Zealand general election · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2021
2021 Kaohsiung building fire — 14 October 2021 fire in Yancheng District, Kaohsiong City, Taiwan Wikipedia: 2021 Kaohsiung building fire · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2021
2021 Beirut clashes — 2021 armed clashes in Beirut, Lebanon Wikipedia: 2021 Beirut clashes · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2018
2018 Luxembourg general election Wikipedia: 2018 Luxembourg general election · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
2018
2018 Bavarian state election — state election in Bavaria, Germany Wikipedia: 2018 Bavarian state election · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2017
An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber detonated a massive truck bomb at the Zobe junction in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, killing 587 people, injuring 316 others, and leaving more than 500 missing. Wikipedia: Al-Shabaab (militant group) · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
2015
A suicide bomb attack in Tonsa, Pakistan kills at least seven people and injures 13 others. Wikipedia: 2015 Tonsa bombing · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2014
A snowstorm and series of avalanches occurred on and around the Himalayan peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, resulting in the deaths of at least 43 people. Wikipedia: 2014 Nepal snowstorm disaster · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2014
The Serbia vs. Albania UEFA qualifying match is canceled after 42 minutes due to several incidents on and off the pitch. Albania is eventually awarded a win. Wikipedia: Serbia v Albania (UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2012
2012 Korean Grand Prix — Formula One race Wikipedia: 2012 Korean Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
2012
2012 Lithuanian parliamentary election — parliamentary election in Lithuania Wikipedia: 2012 Lithuanian parliamentary election · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2011
Michael Woodford was dismissed as the CEO of the optics manufacturer Olympus after uncovering internal financial misconduct, escalating the corporate scandal into one of the largest in Japanese business history. Wikipedia: Michael Christopher Woodford · 6 languages
2010
2010 Russian census — 11th Russian census Wikipedia: 2010 Russian census · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
2008
2008 Canadian federal election — Canadian election held in 2008 to elect the 40th Parliament of Canada Wikipedia: 2008 Canadian federal election · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
2007
2007 Australian motorcycle Grand Prix — the conditions and results of the 2007 Australian motorcycle Grand Prix race at Philip Island, 16th of 18 rounds in that year's MotoGP championship Wikipedia: 2007 Australian motorcycle Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2006
2006 Giro di Lombardia — cycling race Wikipedia: 2006 Giro di Lombardia · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2004
MK Airlines Flight 1602 crashes during takeoff from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, killing all seven people on board. Wikipedia: MK Airlines Flight 1602 · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2001
2001 Japanese Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2001 Wikipedia: 2001 Japanese Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1994
Yasser Arafat, Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres receive the Nobel Peace Prize for their role in the establishment of the Oslo Accords and the framing of future Palestinian self government. Wikipedia: Yasser Arafat · 154 languages
1991
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Wikipedia: Aung San Suu Kyi · 171 languages
1981
Vice President Hosni Mubarak is elected as the President of Egypt, one week after the assassination of Anwar Sadat. Wikipedia: Hosni Mubarak · 137 languages
1980
The 6th Congress of the Workers' Party concluded, having anointed North Korean president Kim Il Sung's son Kim Jong Il as his successor. Wikipedia: 6th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea · 7 languages
1975
An RAF Avro Vulcan bomber explodes and crashes over Żabbar, Malta after an aborted landing, killing five crew members and one person on the ground. Wikipedia: Royal Air Force · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1973
In the Thammasat student uprising, over 100,000 people protest in Thailand against the military government. Seventy-seven are killed and 857 are injured by soldiers. Wikipedia: 1973 Thai popular uprising · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1968
The 6.5 Mw Meckering earthquake shakes the southwest portion of Western Australia with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), causing $2.2 million in damage and leaving 20–28 people injured. Wikipedia: 1968 Meckering earthquake · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1966
The city of Montreal begins the operation of its underground Montreal Metro rapid transit system. Wikipedia: Montreal · 194 languages
1966
The Dutch Cals cabinet fell after Norbert Schmelzer, the leader of the government party, filed a successful motion against the budget, in what later became known as the Night of Schmelzer. Wikipedia: Cals cabinet · 6 languages
1964
Members of the Politburo voted to remove Nikita Khrushchev as First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and replace him with Leonid Brezhnev. Wikipedia: Politburo of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union · 41 languages
1964
The Soviet Presidium and the Communist Party Central Committee each vote to accept Nikita Khrushchev's "voluntary" request to retire from his offices. Wikipedia: Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union · 29 languages
1957
After three days of heavy rain, the Turia overflowed and flooded the city of Valencia, Spain, causing at least 81 deaths. Wikipedia: Turia (river) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1957
The 23rd Canadian Parliament becomes the only one to be personally opened by the Queen of Canada. Wikipedia: 23rd Canadian Parliament · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1956
The Queen Elizabeth Way, North America's first intercity divided highway, opens. Wikipedia: Queen Elizabeth Way · 14 languages
1956
B. R. Ambedkar, a leader of India's "Untouchable" caste, publicly converted to Buddhism and became the leader of the Dalit Buddhist movement. Wikipedia: B. R. Ambedkar · 149 languages
1953
Israeli military commander Ariel Sharon and his Unit 101 special forces attacked the village of Qibya on the West Bank, destroying 45 buildings, killing 42 villagers, and wounding 15 others. Wikipedia: Ariel Sharon · 119 languages
1952
Korean War: The Battle of Triangle Hill is the biggest and bloodiest battle of 1952. Wikipedia: Korean War · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1943
The Holocaust: Prisoners at Sobibor extermination camp revolted, killing 11 SS officers and staging a mass escape. Wikipedia: The Holocaust · 204 languages
1943
The Second Philippine Republic, a Japanese puppet state, was established with Jose P. Laurel as its first president. Wikipedia: Second Philippine Republic · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
1942
World War II: The German submarine U-69 (1940) sinks the Canadian passenger ferry SS Caribou approximately 20 nautical miles southwest of Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. Wikipedia: German submarine U-69 (1940) · 15 languages
1940
Second World War: During the Blitz, a semi-armour-piercing fragmentation bomb fell on the road above Balham station in London, which was being used as an air raid shelter, killing at least 64 people. Wikipedia: World War II · 291 languages
1939
Second World War: The German submarine U-47 torpedoed and sank the Royal Navy battleship HMS Royal Oak while the latter was anchored at Scapa Flow in Orkney, Scotland. Wikipedia: World War II · 291 languages
1933
Germany withdraws from the League of Nations and World Disarmament Conference. Wikipedia: League of Nations · 119 languages
1930
The former and first President of Finland, K. J. Ståhlberg, and his wife, Ester Ståhlberg, are kidnapped from their home by members of the far-right Lapua Movement. Wikipedia: President of Finland · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1926
The first book featuring English author A. A. Milne's fictional bear Winnie-the-Pooh was published. Wikipedia: Winnie-the-Pooh (book) · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1924
The Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic is created as an autonomous republic within the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic. Wikipedia: Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1923
After the Irish Civil War the 1923 Irish hunger strikes were undertaken by thousands of Irish republican prisoners protesting the continuation of their internment without trial. Wikipedia: Irish Civil War · 55 languages
1920
Finland and Soviet Russia sign the Treaty of Tartu, exchanging some territories. Wikipedia: Treaty of Tartu (Finland–Russia) · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
1915
World War I: Bulgaria joins the Central Powers. Wikipedia: World War I · 265 languages
1913
The worst mining accident in the United Kingdom's history took place when an explosion resulted in 440 deaths at the Universal Colliery in Senghenydd, Wales. Wikipedia: Mining accident · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1898
The steam ship SS Mohegan sinks near the Lizard peninsula, Cornwall, killing 106. Wikipedia: SS Mohegan · 5 languages
1888
French inventor Louis Le Prince filmed Roundhay Garden Scene (pictured), the earliest surviving motion picture, in Leeds, England. Wikipedia: Louis Le Prince · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1854
Anglo-Japanese Friendship Treaty — first treaty between the UK and Japan Wikipedia: Anglo-Japanese Friendship Treaty · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1843
Irish nationalist Daniel O'Connell is arrested by the British on charges of criminal conspiracy. Wikipedia: Daniel O'Connell · 45 languages
1809
The Treaty of Schönbrunn is signed, ending the War of the Fifth Coalition, the final successful war in Napoleon Bonaparte's military career. Wikipedia: Treaty of Schönbrunn · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1808
The Republic of Ragusa is annexed by France. Wikipedia: Republic of Ragusa · 59 languages
1808
Congress of Erfurt — convention Wikipedia: Congress of Erfurt · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1806
War of the Fourth Coalition: Napoleon decisively defeats Prussia at the Battle of Jena–Auerstedt. Wikipedia: War of the Fourth Coalition · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1805
War of the Third Coalition: French forces under Marshal Michel Ney defeated Austrian forces in Elchingen, present-day Germany. Wikipedia: War of the Third Coalition · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1791
The revolutionary group the United Irishmen is formed in Belfast, Ireland leading to the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Wikipedia: Society of United Irishmen · 25 languages
1773
The first recorded ministry of education, the Commission of National Education, is formed in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Wikipedia: Commission of National Education · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1758
Third Silesian War: At the Battle of Hochkirch, an Austrian army under Leopold Joseph von Daun surprised the Prussians commanded by Frederick the Great, overwhelming them and forcing a general retreat. Wikipedia: Third Silesian War · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1758
Seven Years' War: Frederick the Great suffers a rare defeat at the Battle of Hochkirch. Wikipedia: Seven Years' War · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1702
Battle of Friedlingen — 1702 battle in the Spanish succession war Wikipedia: Battle of Friedlingen · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1676
After superior Ottoman forces fail to break through Polish defenses under Jan Sobieski in the battle of Żurawno, the Ottoman commander initiates negotiations. Wikipedia: John III Sobieski · 84 languages
1586
Mary, Queen of Scots, goes on trial for conspiracy against Queen Elizabeth I of England. Wikipedia: Mary, Queen of Scots · 108 languages
1548
Forces of the Burmese Toungoo dynasty led by King Tabinshwehti (depicted) departed Martaban to begin an invasion of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Wikipedia: Toungoo dynasty · 36 languages
1322
Robert the Bruce of Scotland defeats King Edward II of England at the Battle of Old Byland, forcing Edward to accept Scotland's independence. Wikipedia: Robert the Bruce · 75 languages
1066
Norman Conquest: William the Conqueror's forces defeated the English army at Hastings and killed Harold Godwinson (depicted), the last crowned Anglo-Saxon king of England. Wikipedia: Norman Conquest · 68 languages
996
Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah becomes caliph. He is the first Fatimid ruler to have been born in Egypt and arguably the most controversial member of the dynasty. Wikipedia: Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah · 46 languages
732
Battle of Tours — battle fought in 732 by Merovingian Franks against the Umayyad Caliphate Wikipedia: Battle of Tours · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages

World days

World Standards Day (International) Wikipedia: World Standards Day · 19 languages

Technology

2012
Felix Baumgartner jumped from a helium balloon in the stratosphere to become the first person to break the sound barrier without vehicular power. Wikipedia: Felix Baumgartner · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1947
American test pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier, reaching Mach 1.06 on board the Bell X-1, an experimental rocket-powered aircraft. Wikipedia: Chuck Yeager · 57 languages

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Science

1968
Apollo program: The first live television broadcast by American astronauts in orbit is performed by the Apollo 7 crew. Wikipedia: Apollo program · 102 languages
2023
Solar eclipse of October 14, 2023 — annular solar eclipse visible from the Americas Wikipedia: Solar eclipse of October 14, 2023 · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages

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Business

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Sport

1998
Eric Rudolph is charged with six bombings, including the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta, Georgia. Wikipedia: Eric Rudolph · 17 languages
2014
The Serbia vs. Albania UEFA qualifying match is canceled after 42 minutes due to several incidents on and off the pitch. Albania is eventually awarded a win. Wikipedia: Serbia v Albania (UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2012
2012 Korean Grand Prix — Formula One race Wikipedia: 2012 Korean Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
2007
2007 Australian motorcycle Grand Prix — the conditions and results of the 2007 Australian motorcycle Grand Prix race at Philip Island, 16th of 18 rounds in that year's MotoGP championship Wikipedia: 2007 Australian motorcycle Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2006
2006 Giro di Lombardia — cycling race Wikipedia: 2006 Giro di Lombardia · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2001
2001 Japanese Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2001 Wikipedia: 2001 Japanese Grand Prix · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages

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Culture

1884
George Eastman receives a U.S. Government patent on his new paper-strip photographic film. Wikipedia: George Eastman · 65 languages
1926
The first book featuring English author A. A. Milne's fictional bear Winnie-the-Pooh was published. Wikipedia: Winnie-the-Pooh (book) · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1888
French inventor Louis Le Prince filmed Roundhay Garden Scene (pictured), the earliest surviving motion picture, in Leeds, England. Wikipedia: Louis Le Prince · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages

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Births

2001
Rowan Blanchard, American actress Wikipedia: Rowan Blanchard · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1999
Quinn Hughes, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Quinn Hughes · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1998
Ariela Barer, American actress Wikipedia: Ariela Barer · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1994
Joe Burgess, English rugby league player Wikipedia: Joe Burgess · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1994
Jaelen Feeney, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Jaelen Feeney · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1994
Jared Goff, American football player Wikipedia: Jared Goff · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1993
Ashton Agar, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Ashton Agar · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1993
Charlie Kirk, American media personality and political activist (died 2025) Wikipedia: Charlie Kirk · ✓ Wikidata · 86 languages
1992
Ahmed Musa, Nigerian footballer Wikipedia: Ahmed Musa · ✓ Wikidata · 58 languages
1990
Jordan Clark, English cricketer Wikipedia: Jordan Clark (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1989
Arca, Venezuelan musician Wikipedia: Arca (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1988
Glenn Maxwell, Australian cricketer Wikipedia: Glenn Maxwell · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1988
Max Thieriot, American actor Wikipedia: Max Thieriot · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1987
Jay Pharoah, American actor and comedian Wikipedia: Jay Pharoah · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1986
Tom Craddock, English footballer Wikipedia: Tom Craddock · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1986
Wesley Matthews, American basketball player Wikipedia: Wesley Matthews · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1986
Skyler Shaye, American actress Wikipedia: Skyler Shaye · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1985
Alexandre Sarnes Negrão, Brazilian racing driver Wikipedia: Alexandre Sarnes Negrão · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1985
Alanna Nihell, Irish boxer Wikipedia: Alanna Nihell · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1985
Ivan Pernar, Croatian Member of Parliament Wikipedia: Ivan Pernar (politician, born 1985) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1984
LaRon Landry, American football player Wikipedia: LaRon Landry · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1984
Alex Scott, English footballer Wikipedia: Alex Scott (footballer, born 1984) · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1983
Betty Heidler, German hammer thrower Wikipedia: Betty Heidler · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1983
Lin Dan, Chinese badminton player Wikipedia: Lin Dan · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1982
Ryan Hall, American runner Wikipedia: Ryan Hall (runner) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1982
Carlos Mármol, Dominican baseball player Wikipedia: Carlos Mármol · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1982
Matt Roth, American football player Wikipedia: Matt Roth (American football) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1981
Gautam Gambhir, Indian cricketer Wikipedia: Gautam Gambhir · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1980
Paúl Ambrosi, Ecuadorian footballer Wikipedia: Paúl Ambrosi · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1980
Amjad Khan, Danish-English cricketer Wikipedia: Amjad Khan (cricketer, born 1980) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1980
Scott Kooistra, American football player Wikipedia: Scott Kooistra · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1980
Niels Lodberg, Danish footballer Wikipedia: Niels Lodberg · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1980
Terrence McGee, American football player Wikipedia: Terrence McGee · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1980
Ben Whishaw, English actor Wikipedia: Ben Whishaw · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1979
Stacy Keibler, American wrestler and actress Wikipedia: Stacy Keibler · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1979
Liina-Grete Lilender, Estonian figure skater and coach Wikipedia: Liina-Grete Lilender · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1978
Justin Lee Brannan, American guitarist and songwriter, and politician Wikipedia: Justin Brannan · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1978
Paul Hunter, English snooker player (died 2006) Wikipedia: Paul Hunter · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
1978
Jana Macurová, Czech tennis player Wikipedia: Jana Macurová · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1978
Steven Thompson, Scottish footballer Wikipedia: Steven Thompson (Scottish footballer) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1978
Usher, American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actor Wikipedia: Usher (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
1977
Saeed Ajmal, Pakistani cricketer Wikipedia: Saeed Ajmal · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1977
Barry Ditewig, Dutch footballer Wikipedia: Barry Ditewig · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1977
Kelly Schumacher, American-Canadian basketball and volleyball player Wikipedia: Kelly Schumacher · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1976
Tillakaratne Dilshan, Sri Lankan cricketer Wikipedia: Tillakaratne Dilshan · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1976
Daniel Tjärnqvist, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Daniel Tjärnqvist · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1975
Michael Duberry, English footballer Wikipedia: Michael Duberry · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1975
Floyd Landis, American cyclist Wikipedia: Floyd Landis · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1975
Shaznay Lewis, English singer and songwriter Wikipedia: Shaznay Lewis · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1975
Carlos Spencer, New Zealand rugby player Wikipedia: Carlos Spencer · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1974
Jessica Drake, American porn actress and director Wikipedia: Jessica Drake · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1974
Natalie Maines, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Natalie Maines · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1974
Tümer Metin, Turkish footballer Wikipedia: Tümer Metin · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1974
Viktor Röthlin, Swiss runner Wikipedia: Viktor Röthlin · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1974
Samuel, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: Samuel (footballer, born 1974) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1973
Thom Brooks, American-British political philosopher and legal scholar Wikipedia: Thom Brooks · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1973
George Floyd, American police brutality victim (died 2020) Wikipedia: George Floyd · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
1973
Lasha Zhvania, Georgian businessman and politician Wikipedia: Lasha Zhvania · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1972
Erika deLone, American tennis player Wikipedia: Erika deLone · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1972
Julian O'Neill, Australian rugby league player Wikipedia: Julian O'Neill · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1971
Jorge Costa, Portuguese footballer and manager (died 2025) Wikipedia: Jorge Costa · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
1971
Robert Jaworski Jr., Filipino basketball player and politician Wikipedia: Robert Jaworski Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1970
Martin Barbarič, Czech footballer and coach (died 2013) Wikipedia: Martin Barbarič · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1970
Jim Jackson, American basketball player and sportscaster Wikipedia: Jim Jackson (basketball) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1970
Meelis Lindmaa, Estonian footballer Wikipedia: Meelis Lindmaa · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1970
Hiromi Nagasaku, Japanese actress and singer Wikipedia: Hiromi Nagasaku · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1970
Jon Seda, American actor Wikipedia: Jon Seda · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1970
Vasko Vassilev, Bulgarian violinist Wikipedia: Vasko Vasilev · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1970
Pär Zetterberg, Swedish footballer Wikipedia: Pär Zetterberg · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1969
P. J. Brown, American basketball player Wikipedia: P. J. Brown · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1969
Viktor Onopko, Russian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Viktor Onopko · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1969
David Strickland, American actor (died 1999) Wikipedia: David Strickland · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1968
Jay Ferguson, Canadian guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Jay Ferguson (Canadian musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1968
Johnny Goudie, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor Wikipedia: Johnny Goudie · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1968
Matthew Le Tissier, English footballer and journalist Wikipedia: Matt Le Tissier · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1968
Dwayne Schintzius, American basketball player and coach (died 2012) Wikipedia: Dwayne Schintzius · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1967
Pat Kelly, American baseball player, coach, and manager Wikipedia: Pat Kelly (infielder) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1967
Sylvain Lefebvre, Canadian ice hockey player and coach Wikipedia: Sylvain Lefebvre · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1967
Werner Daehn, German actor Wikipedia: Werner Daehn · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1967
Jason Plato, British racing driver Wikipedia: Jason Plato · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1967
Stephen A. Smith, American sports television personality Wikipedia: Stephen A. Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1965
Steve Coogan, English actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Steve Coogan · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1965
Jüri Jaanson, Estonian rower and politician Wikipedia: Jüri Jaanson · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1965
Constantine Koukias, Greek-Australian flute player and composer Wikipedia: Constantine Koukias · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1965
Karyn White, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Karyn White · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1964
Joe Girardi, American baseball player and manager Wikipedia: Joe Girardi · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1963
Lori Petty, American actress Wikipedia: Lori Petty · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1962
Jaan Ehlvest, Estonian chess player Wikipedia: Jaan Ehlvest · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1962
Trevor Goddard, English-American actor (died 2003) Wikipedia: Trevor Goddard · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
1962
Chris Thomas King, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor Wikipedia: Chris Thomas King · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1962
Shahar Perkiss, Israeli tennis player Wikipedia: Shahar Perkiss · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1961
Isaac Mizrahi, American fashion designer Wikipedia: Isaac Mizrahi · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1960
Steve Cram, English runner and coach Wikipedia: Steve Cram · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
1960
Zbigniew Kruszyński, Polish footballer and coach Wikipedia: Zbigniew Kruszyński · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1959
Alexei Kasatonov, Russian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Alexei Kasatonov · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1959
A. J. Pero, American drummer (died 2015) Wikipedia: A. J. Pero · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1958
Thomas Dolby, English singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Thomas Dolby · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1957
Michel Després, Canadian lawyer and politician Wikipedia: Michel Després · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1957
Gen Nakatani, Japanese lawyer and politician, 13th Japanese Minister of Defense Wikipedia: Gen Nakatani · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1956
Chris Bangle, American automotive designer Wikipedia: Chris Bangle · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1956
Ümit Besen, Turkish singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Ümit Besen · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1956
Beth Daniel, American golfer Wikipedia: Beth Daniel · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1956
Jennell Jaquays, American game designer (died 2024) Wikipedia: Jennell Jaquays · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1955
Iwona Blazwick, English curator and critic Wikipedia: Iwona Blazwick · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1955
Arleen Sorkin, American actress, producer, and screenwriter (died 2023) Wikipedia: Arleen Sorkin · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1954
Mordechai Vanunu, Moroccan-Israeli technician and academic Wikipedia: Mordechai Vanunu · 45 languages
1953
Greg Evigan, American actor Wikipedia: Greg Evigan · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1953
Kazumi Watanabe, Japanese guitarist and composer Wikipedia: Kazumi Watanabe · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1952
Harry Anderson, American actor and screenwriter (died 2018) Wikipedia: Harry Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1952
Nikolai Andrianov, Russian gymnast and coach (died 2011) Wikipedia: Nikolai Andrianov · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1952
Rick Aviles, American comedian and actor (died 1995) Wikipedia: Rick Aviles · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1951
Aad van den Hoek, Dutch cyclist Wikipedia: Aad van den Hoek · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1950
Joey Travolta, American actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Joey Travolta · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
1949
Damian Lau, Hong Kong actor, director, and producer Wikipedia: Damian Lau · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1949
Katha Pollitt, American poet and author Wikipedia: Katha Pollitt · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
1949
Dave Schultz, Canadian ice hockey player and referee Wikipedia: Dave Schultz (ice hockey) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1948
Marcia Barrett, Jamaican-English singer Wikipedia: Marcia Barrett · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1948
Norman Ornstein, American political scientist and scholar Wikipedia: Norman Ornstein · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1947
Nikolai Volkoff, Croatian-American wrestler (died 2018) Wikipedia: Nikolai Volkoff · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1946
François Bozizé, Gabonese general and politician, President of the Central African Republic Wikipedia: François Bozizé · ✓ Wikidata · 53 languages
1946
Joey de Leon, Filipino comedian, actor and television host Wikipedia: Joey de Leon · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1946
Justin Hayward, English singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Justin Hayward · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1946
Dan McCafferty, Scottish singer-songwriter (died 2022) Wikipedia: Dan McCafferty · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1946
Craig Venter, American biologist, geneticist, and academic (died 2026) Wikipedia: J. Craig Venter · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1945
Daan Jippes, Dutch author and illustrator Wikipedia: Daan Jippes · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1945
Lesley Joseph, English actress Wikipedia: Lesley Joseph · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1944
Udo Kier, German-American actor and director (died 2025) Wikipedia: Udo Kier · ✓ Wikidata · 49 languages
1943
Mohammad Khatami, Iranian scholar and politician, 5th President of Iran Wikipedia: Mohammad Khatami · ✓ Wikidata · 114 languages
1942
Bob Hiller, English rugby player Wikipedia: Bob Hiller · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1942
Evelio Javier, Filipino lawyer and politician (died 1986) Wikipedia: Evelio Javier · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1942
Péter Nádas, Hungarian author and playwright (died 2026) Wikipedia: Péter Nádas · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1942
Suzzanna, Indonesian actress (died 2008) Wikipedia: Suzzanna · 17 languages
1941
Jerry Glanville, American football player and coach Wikipedia: Jerry Glanville · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1941
Eddie Keher, Irish sportsman Wikipedia: Eddie Keher · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1941
Laurie Lawrence, Australian rugby player and coach Wikipedia: Laurie Lawrence · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1941
Art Shamsky, American baseball player and manager Wikipedia: Art Shamsky · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1941
Roger Taylor, English tennis player Wikipedia: Roger Taylor (tennis) · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1940
Perrie Mans, South African snooker player (died 2023) Wikipedia: Perrie Mans · 9 languages
1940
Cliff Richard, Indian-English singer-songwriter and actor Wikipedia: Cliff Richard · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
1940
J. C. Snead, American golfer Wikipedia: J. C. Snead · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1939
Ralph Lauren, American fashion designer, founded the Ralph Lauren Corporation Wikipedia: Ralph Lauren · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
1938
John Dean, American lawyer and author, 13th White House Counsel Wikipedia: John Dean · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1938
Shula Marks, South African historian and academic Wikipedia: Shula Marks · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1938
Melba Montgomery, American country music singer (died 2025) Wikipedia: Melba Montgomery · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1938
Farah Pahlavi, Empress of Iran Wikipedia: Farah Pahlavi · ✓ Wikidata · 64 languages
1936
Hans Kraay Sr., Dutch footballer and manager (died 2017) Wikipedia: Hans Kraay Sr. · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1936
Jürg Schubiger, Swiss psychotherapist and author (died 2014) Wikipedia: Jürg Schubiger · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1930
Robert Parker, American singer and saxophonist (died 2020) Wikipedia: Robert Parker (singer) · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1930
Mobutu Sese Seko, Congolese soldier and politician, President of Zaire (died 1997) Wikipedia: Mobutu Sese Seko · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
1930
Alan Williams, Welsh journalist and politician, Shadow Secretary of State for Wales (died 2014) Wikipedia: Alan Williams (Swansea West MP) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1929
Yvon Durelle, Canadian boxer and wrestler (died 2007) Wikipedia: Yvon Durelle · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1928
Joyce Bryant, American actress and singer (died 2022) Wikipedia: Joyce Bryant · 12 languages
1928
Frank E. Resnik, American chemist and businessman (died 1995) Wikipedia: Frank E. Resnik · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1928
Gary Graffman, American concert pianist (died 2025) Wikipedia: Gary Graffman · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1927
Roger Moore, English actor and producer (died 2017) Wikipedia: Roger Moore · ✓ Wikidata · 96 languages
1926
Willy Alberti, Dutch singer and actor (died 1985) Wikipedia: Willy Alberti · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1923
Joel Barnett, English accountant and politician, Chief Secretary to the Treasury (died 2014) Wikipedia: Joel Barnett · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1921
José Arraño Acevedo, Chilean journalist and historian (died 2009) Wikipedia: José Arraño Acevedo · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1918
Marcel Chaput, Canadian biochemist, journalist, and politician (died 1991) Wikipedia: Marcel Chaput · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1918
Thelma Coyne Long, Australian tennis player and captain (died 2015) Wikipedia: Thelma Coyne Long · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
1916
C. Everett Koop, American admiral and surgeon, 13th United States Surgeon General (died 2013) Wikipedia: C. Everett Koop · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1915
Loris Francesco Capovilla, Italian cardinal (died 2016) Wikipedia: Loris Francesco Capovilla · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1914
Harry Brecheen, American baseball player and coach (died 2004) Wikipedia: Harry Brecheen · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1914
Raymond Davis Jr., American chemist and physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2006) Wikipedia: Raymond Davis Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
1914
Alexis Rannit, Estonian poet and critic (died 1985) Wikipedia: Alexis Rannit · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1911
Lê Đức Thọ, Vietnamese general and politician, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1990) Wikipedia: Lê Đức Thọ · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
1910
John Wooden, American basketball player and coach (died 2010) Wikipedia: John Wooden · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
1909
Mochitsura Hashimoto, Japanese commander (died 2000) Wikipedia: Mochitsura Hashimoto · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1909
Dorothy Kingsley, American screenwriter and producer (died 1997) Wikipedia: Dorothy Kingsley · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1909
Bernd Rosemeyer, German racing driver (died 1938) Wikipedia: Bernd Rosemeyer · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1907
Allan Jones, American actor and singer (died 1992) Wikipedia: Allan Jones (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1906
Hassan al-Banna, Egyptian religious leader, founded the Muslim Brotherhood (died 1949) Wikipedia: Hassan al-Banna · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
1906
Hannah Arendt, German-American philosopher and theorist (died 1975) Wikipedia: Hannah Arendt · ✓ Wikidata · 126 languages
1904
Christian Pineau, French politician, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (died 1995) Wikipedia: Christian Pineau · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1904
Mikhail Pervukhin, Soviet politician, First Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union (died 1978) Wikipedia: Mikhail Pervukhin · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1902
Learco Guerra, Italian cyclist and manager (died 1963) Wikipedia: Learco Guerra · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
1900
W. Edwards Deming, American statistician, author, and academic (died 1993) Wikipedia: W. Edwards Deming · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
1898
Thomas William Holmes, Canadian sergeant and pilot, Victoria Cross recipient (died 1950) Wikipedia: Thomas William Holmes · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1897
Alicja Dorabialska, Polish chemist (died 1975) Wikipedia: Alicja Dorabialska · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
1894
E. E. Cummings, American poet and playwright (died 1962) Wikipedia: E. E. Cummings · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
1894
Victoria Drummond, British marine engineer (died 1978) Wikipedia: Victoria Drummond · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
1894
Sail Mohamed, Algerian anarchist and Spanish Civil War veteran (died 1953) Wikipedia: Mohamed Saïl · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1893
Lois Lenski, American author and illustrator (died 1974) Wikipedia: Lois Lenski · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1893
Lillian Gish, American actress (died 1993) Wikipedia: Lillian Gish · ✓ Wikidata · 97 languages
1892
Sumner Welles, American politician and diplomat, 11th Under Secretary of State (died 1961) Wikipedia: Sumner Welles · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1890
Dwight D. Eisenhower, American general and politician, 34th President of the United States (died 1969) Wikipedia: Dwight D. Eisenhower · ✓ Wikidata · 191 languages
1888
Katherine Mansfield, New Zealand novelist, short story writer, and essayist (died 1923) Wikipedia: Katherine Mansfield · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
1888
Yukio Sakurauchi, Japanese businessman and politician, 27th Japanese Minister of Finance (died 1947) Wikipedia: Yukio Sakurauchi · 7 languages
1882
Éamon de Valera, American-Irish rebel and politician, 3rd President of Ireland (died 1975) Wikipedia: Éamon de Valera · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
1882
Charlie Parker, English cricketer, coach, and umpire (died 1959) Wikipedia: Charlie Parker (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1872
Reginald Doherty, English tennis player (died 1910) Wikipedia: Reginald Doherty · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1871
Alexander von Zemlinsky, Austrian composer, conductor, and teacher (died 1942) Wikipedia: Alexander von Zemlinsky · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
1869
Joseph Duveen, 1st Baron Duveen, English art dealer (died 1939) Wikipedia: Joseph Duveen, 1st Baron Duveen · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1867
Masaoka Shiki, Japanese poet, author, and critic (died 1902) Wikipedia: Masaoka Shiki · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
1861
Julia A. Ames, American journalist, editor, and reformer (died 1891) Wikipedia: Julia A. Ames · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1853
John William Kendrick, American engineer and businessman (died 1924) Wikipedia: John William Kendrick · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1848
Byron Edmund Walker, Canadian banker and philanthropist (died 1924) Wikipedia: Byron Edmund Walker · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1845
Laura Askew Haygood, American educator and missionary (died 1900) Wikipedia: Laura Askew Haygood · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1844
John See, English-Australian politician, 14th Premier of New South Wales (died 1907) Wikipedia: John See · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1842
Joe Start, American baseball player and manager (died 1927) Wikipedia: Joe Start · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1840
Dmitry Pisarev, Russian author and critic (died 1868) Wikipedia: Dmitry Pisarev · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
1824
Adolphe Monticelli, French painter (died 1886) Wikipedia: Adolphe Monticelli · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
1806
Preston King, American lawyer and politician (died 1865) Wikipedia: Preston King (politician) · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1801
Joseph Plateau, Belgian physicist and academic, created the Phenakistoscope (died 1883) Wikipedia: Joseph Plateau · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1791
Friedrich Parrot, Baltic German naturalist (died 1841) Wikipedia: Friedrich Parrot · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
1784
Ferdinand VII of Spain (died 1833) Wikipedia: Ferdinand VII · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
1733
François Sébastien Charles Joseph de Croix, Count of Clerfayt, Austrian field marshal (died 1798) Wikipedia: François Sébastien Charles Joseph de Croix, Count of Clerfayt · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1726
Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham, Scottish-English admiral and politician (died 1813) Wikipedia: Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1712
George Grenville, English lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of Great Britain (died 1770) Wikipedia: George Grenville · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1687
Robert Simson, Scottish mathematician and academic (died 1768) Wikipedia: Robert Simson · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1644
William Penn, English businessman who founded Pennsylvania (died 1718) Wikipedia: William Penn · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
1643
Bahadur Shah I, Mughal emperor (died 1712) Wikipedia: Bahadur Shah I · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1639
Simon van der Stel, Dutch commander and politician, 1st Governor of the Dutch Cape Colony (died 1712) Wikipedia: Simon van der Stel · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1633
James II of England (died 1701) Wikipedia: James II of England · 89 languages
1630
Sophia of Hanover (died 1714) Wikipedia: Sophia of Hanover · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
1609
Ernest Günther, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (died 1689) Wikipedia: Ernest Gunther I of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1569
Giambattista Marino, Italian poet (died 1625) Wikipedia: Giambattista Marino · 46 languages
1563
Jodocus Hondius, Flemish engraver and cartographer (died 1611) Wikipedia: Jodocus Hondius · 28 languages
1542
Philip IV, Count of Nassau-Weilburg (died 1602) Wikipedia: Philip IV of Nassau-Weilburg · 11 languages
1493
Shimazu Tadayoshi, Japanese daimyō (died 1568) Wikipedia: Shimazu Tadayoshi · 8 languages
1465
Konrad Peutinger, German humanist and antiquarian (died 1547) Wikipedia: Konrad Peutinger · 22 languages
1425
Alesso Baldovinetti, Italian painter (died 1499) Wikipedia: Alesso Baldovinetti · 31 languages
1404
Marie of Anjou (died 1463) Wikipedia: Marie of Anjou · 42 languages
1257
Przemysł II of Poland (died 1296) Wikipedia: Przemysł II · 42 languages

Deaths

2024
Thomas J. Donohue, American business executive (born 1938) Wikipedia: Thomas J. Donohue · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2024
Tina Kaidanow, American diplomat and government official (born 1965) Wikipedia: Tina Kaidanow · 5 languages
2024
Janet Nelson, British historian (born 1942) Wikipedia: Janet Nelson · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2024
Philip Zimbardo, American psychologist and academic (born 1933) Wikipedia: Philip Zimbardo · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
2022
Robbie Coltrane, Scottish actor, comedian and writer (born 1950) Wikipedia: Robbie Coltrane · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
2021
Lee Wan-koo, South Korean politician, 39th Prime Minister of South Korea Wikipedia: Lee Wan-koo · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
2019
Harold Bloom, American literary critic (born 1930) Wikipedia: Harold Bloom · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
2019
Sulli, South Korean actress, singer, and model (born 1994) Wikipedia: Sulli · ✓ Wikidata · 47 languages
2016
Helen Kelly, New Zealand trade union leader (born 1964) Wikipedia: Helen Kelly (trade unionist) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2015
Nurlan Balgimbayev, Kazakh politician, 3rd Prime Minister of Kazakhstan (born 1947) Wikipedia: Nurlan Balgimbayev · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
2015
Mathieu Kérékou, Beninese soldier and politician, President of Benin (born 1933) Wikipedia: Mathieu Kérékou · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
2015
Margaret Keyes, American historian and academic (born 1918) Wikipedia: Margaret Keyes · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2015
Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani, Indian admiral (born 1930) Wikipedia: Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2014
A. H. Halsey, English sociologist and academic (born 1923) Wikipedia: A. H. Halsey · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2014
Leonard Liggio, American author and academic (born 1933) Wikipedia: Leonard Liggio · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2014
Elizabeth Peña, American actress (born 1959) Wikipedia: Elizabeth Peña · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
2013
Wally Bell, American baseball player and umpire (born 1965) Wikipedia: Wally Bell · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2013
Max Cahner, German-Catalan historian and politician (born 1936) Wikipedia: Max Cahner · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
2013
Kōichi Iijima, Japanese author and poet (born 1930) Wikipedia: Kōichi Iijima · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2013
Bruno Metsu, French footballer and manager (born 1954) Wikipedia: Bruno Metsu · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
2013
Frank Moore, American painter and poet (born 1946) Wikipedia: Frank Moore (performance artist) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2013
Käty van der Mije-Nicolau, Romanian-Dutch chess player (born 1940) Wikipedia: Käty van der Mije-Nicolau · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2012
John Clive, English actor and author (born 1933) Wikipedia: John Clive · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2012
Max Fatchen, Australian journalist and author (born 1920) Wikipedia: Max Fatchen · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2012
James R. Grover Jr., American lawyer and politician (born 1919) Wikipedia: James R. Grover Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2012
Larry Sloan, American publisher, co-founded Price Stern Sloan (born 1922) Wikipedia: Larry Sloan · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
2012
Arlen Specter, American lieutenant and politician (born 1930) Wikipedia: Arlen Specter · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
2012
Dody Weston Thompson, American photographer (born 1923) Wikipedia: Dody Weston Thompson · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2012
Gart Westerhout, Dutch-American astronomer and academic (born 1927) Wikipedia: Gart Westerhout · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
2011
Reg Alcock, Canadian businessman and politician (born 1948) Wikipedia: Reg Alcock · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
2011
Ashawna Hailey, American computer scientist and philanthropist (born 1949) Wikipedia: Ashawna Hailey · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
2010
Simon MacCorkindale, English actor, director, and producer (born 1952) Wikipedia: Simon MacCorkindale · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
2010
Benoit Mandelbrot, Polish-American mathematician and economist (born 1924) Wikipedia: Benoit Mandelbrot · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
2009
Martyn Sanderson, New Zealand actor and screenwriter (born 1938) Wikipedia: Martyn Sanderson · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
2009
Collin Wilcox, American actress (born 1935) Wikipedia: Collin Wilcox (actress) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
2009
Lou Albano, American professional wrestler (born 1933) Wikipedia: Lou Albano · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
2008
Robert Furman, American engineer and intelligence officer (born 1915) Wikipedia: Robert Furman · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
2008
Kazys Petkevičius, Lithuanian basketball player and coach (born 1926) Wikipedia: Kazys Petkevičius · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2006
Freddy Fender, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1937) Wikipedia: Freddy Fender · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
2006
Klaas Runia, Dutch theologian and journalist (born 1926) Wikipedia: Klaas Runia · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2006
Gerry Studds, American educator and politician (born 1937) Wikipedia: Gerry Studds · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
2004
Ted Blakey, American historian, activist, and businessman (born 1925) Wikipedia: Ted Blakey · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
2003
Patrick Dalzel-Job, English linguist, commander, and navigator (born 1913) Wikipedia: Patrick Dalzel-Job · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
2002
Norbert Schultze, German composer and conductor (born 1911) Wikipedia: Norbert Schultze · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
2000
Art Coulter, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1909) Wikipedia: Art Coulter · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
2000
Tony Roper, American race car driver (born 1964) Wikipedia: Tony Roper (racing driver) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1999
Julius Nyerere, Tanzanian educator and politician, 1st President of Tanzania (born 1922) Wikipedia: Julius Nyerere · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
1998
Cleveland Amory, American author and activist (born 1917) Wikipedia: Cleveland Amory · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1998
Frankie Yankovic, American accordion player (born 1916) Wikipedia: Frankie Yankovic · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1997
Harold Robbins, American author (born 1915) Wikipedia: Harold Robbins · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
1990
Leonard Bernstein, American pianist, composer, and conductor (born 1918) Wikipedia: Leonard Bernstein · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
1986
Keenan Wynn, American actor (born 1916) Wikipedia: Keenan Wynn · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1986
Takahiko Yamanouchi, Japanese physicist (born 1902) Wikipedia: Takahiko Yamanouchi · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
1985
Emil Gilels, Ukrainian-Russian pianist (born 1916) Wikipedia: Emil Gilels · ✓ Wikidata · 39 languages
1984
Martin Ryle, English astronomer and physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1918) Wikipedia: Martin Ryle · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
1983
Willard Price, Canadian-American historian and author (born 1887) Wikipedia: Willard Price · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1982
Louis Rougier, French philosopher from the Vienna Circle (born 1889) Wikipedia: Louis Rougier · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1977
Bing Crosby, American singer-songwriter and actor (born 1903) Wikipedia: Bing Crosby · ✓ Wikidata · 123 languages
1976
Edith Evans, English actress (born 1888) Wikipedia: Edith Evans · ✓ Wikidata · 50 languages
1973
Edmund A. Chester, American journalist and broadcaster (born 1897) Wikipedia: Edmund A. Chester · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
1973
Ahmed Hamdi, Egyptian general and engineer (born 1929) Wikipedia: Ahmed Hamdi · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
1970
Mavis Wheeler, English socialite and artist's model, also known for shooting her lover (born 1908) Wikipedia: Mavis Wheeler · 1 language
1969
Haguroyama Masaji, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 36th Yokozuna (born 1914) Wikipedia: Haguroyama Masaji · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1969
August Sang, Estonian poet and translator (born 1914) Wikipedia: August Sang · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
1967
Marcel Aymé, French author and playwright (born 1902) Wikipedia: Marcel Aymé · ✓ Wikidata · 48 languages
1966
George Carstairs, Australian rugby league player (born 1900) Wikipedia: George Carstairs (rugby league) · 1 language
1966
Arthur Folwell, English-Australian rugby league player, coach, and administrator (born 1904) Wikipedia: Arthur Folwell · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1965
William Hogenson, American sprinter (born 1884) Wikipedia: William Hogenson · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1965
Randall Jarrell, American poet and author (born 1914) Wikipedia: Randall Jarrell · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1961
Paul Ramadier, French politician, 129th Prime Minister of France (born 1888) Wikipedia: Paul Ramadier · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
1961
Harriet Shaw Weaver, English journalist and activist (born 1876) Wikipedia: Harriet Shaw Weaver · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
1960
Abram Ioffe, Russian physicist and academic (born 1880) Wikipedia: Abram Ioffe · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
1959
Jack Davey, New Zealand-Australian singer and radio host (born 1907) Wikipedia: Jack Davey · 3 languages
1959
Errol Flynn, Australian-American actor, singer, and producer (born 1909) Wikipedia: Errol Flynn · ✓ Wikidata · 78 languages
1958
Douglas Mawson, Australian geologist, academic, and explorer (born 1882) Wikipedia: Douglas Mawson · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
1958
Nikolay Zabolotsky, Russian-Soviet poet and translator (born 1903) Wikipedia: Nikolay Zabolotsky · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
1953
Émile Sarrade, French rugby player and tug of war competitor (born 1877) Wikipedia: France at the 1900 Summer Olympics · 26 languages
1953
Kyuichi Tokuda, Japanese lawyer and politician (born 1894) Wikipedia: Kyuichi Tokuda · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
1944
Erwin Rommel, German field marshal (born 1891) Wikipedia: Erwin Rommel · ✓ Wikidata · 113 languages
1943
Sobibór uprising: Wikipedia: Rudolf Beckmann · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1943
Sobibór uprising: Wikipedia: Siegfried Graetschus · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1943
Sobibór uprising: Wikipedia: Johann Niemann · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1942
Noboru Yamaguchi, Japanese mob boss (born 1902) Wikipedia: Noboru Yamaguchi (yakuza) · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
1930
Samuel van Houten, Dutch lawyer and politician, Dutch Minister of the Interior (born 1837) Wikipedia: Samuel van Houten · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
1929
Henri Berger, German composer and bandleader (born 1844) Wikipedia: Henri Berger · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
1923
Marcellus Emants, Dutch-Swiss author, poet, and playwright (born 1848) Wikipedia: Marcellus Emants · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
1911
John Marshall Harlan, American lawyer and politician (born 1833) Wikipedia: John Marshall Harlan · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
1831
Jean-Louis Pons, French astronomer and educator (born 1761) Wikipedia: Jean-Louis Pons · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
1758
James Francis Edward Keith, Scottish-Prussian field marshal (born 1696) Wikipedia: James Francis Edward Keith · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
1711
Tewoflos, Ethiopian emperor (born 1708) Wikipedia: Tewoflos · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
1703
Thomas Kingo, Danish bishop and poet (born 1634) Wikipedia: Thomas Kingo · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
1669
Antonio Cesti, Italian organist and composer (born 1623) Wikipedia: Antonio Cesti · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1637
Gabriello Chiabrera, Italian poet (born 1552) Wikipedia: Gabriello Chiabrera · 24 languages
1631
Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, queen of Denmark and Norway (born 1557) Wikipedia: Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow · 38 languages
1619
Samuel Daniel, English poet and historian (born 1562) Wikipedia: Samuel Daniel · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
1618
Gervase Clifton, 1st Baron Clifton, English nobleman (bornc. 1570) Wikipedia: Gervase Clifton, 1st Baron Clifton · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
1610
Amago Yoshihisa, Japanese daimyō (born 1540) Wikipedia: Amago Yoshihisa · 8 languages
1568
Jacques Arcadelt, Dutch singer and composer (born 1507) Wikipedia: Jacques Arcadelt · 28 languages
1565
Thomas Chaloner, English poet and politician (born 1521) Wikipedia: Thomas Chaloner (statesman) · 2 languages
1552
Oswald Myconius, Swiss theologian and reformer (born 1488) Wikipedia: Oswald Myconius · 13 languages
1536
Garcilaso de la Vega, Spanish poet (born 1503) Wikipedia: Garcilaso de la Vega (poet) · 57 languages
1416
Henry the Mild, duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Wikipedia: Henry the Mild, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg · 19 languages
1366
Ibn Nubata, Arab poet (born 1287) Wikipedia: Ibn Nubata · 11 languages
1318
Edward Bruce, High King of Ireland (born 1275) Wikipedia: Edward Bruce · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
1256
Kujō Yoritsugu, Japanese shogun (born 1239) Wikipedia: Kujō Yoritsugu · 22 languages
1240
Razia Sultana, female sultan of Delhi (born c. 1205) Wikipedia: Razia Sultan · 60 languages
1217
Isabella, English noblewoman and wife of John of England (born c. 1173) Wikipedia: Isabella, Countess of Gloucester · 24 languages
1213
Geoffrey Fitz Peter, 1st Earl of Essex, English sheriff and Chief Justiciar Wikipedia: Geoffrey Fitz Peter, 1st Earl of Essex · 4 languages
1184
Yusuf I, Almohad caliph (born 1135) Wikipedia: Abu Yaqub Yusuf · 31 languages
1092
Nizam al-Mulk, Persian scholar and politician (born 1018) Wikipedia: Nizam al-Mulk · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
1077
Andronikos Doukas, Byzantine courtier (born 1022) Wikipedia: Andronikos Doukas (cousin of Michael VII) · 19 languages
1066
Battle of Hastings: Wikipedia: Harold Godwinson · 76 languages
1066
Battle of Hastings: Wikipedia: Leofwine Godwinson · 15 languages
1066
Battle of Hastings: Wikipedia: Gyrth Godwinson · 18 languages
996
Al-Aziz Billah, Fatimid caliph (born 955) Wikipedia: Al-Aziz Billah · 29 languages
962
Gerloc, Frankish noblewoman Wikipedia: Gerloc · 13 languages
869
Pang Xun, Chinese rebel leader Wikipedia: Pang Xun · 6 languages
841
Shi Yuanzhong, Chinese governor Wikipedia: Shi Yuanzhong · 4 languages
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Antipope Dioscorus Wikipedia: Antipope Dioscorus · 33 languages

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