Events on September 26 include:
- Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Perry, Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, killing over 250 people, causing US$78.7 billion in damage and becoming the deadliest hurricane in the mainland United States since Katrina (2024)
- Cold War: Soviet lieutenant colonel Stanislav Petrov averted a potential nuclear war by identifying as a false alarm signals that appeared to indicate an impending U.S. missile attack (1983)
- The racing yacht Australia II, captained by John Bertrand, won the America's Cup and ended the New York Yacht Club's 132-year defence of the trophy (1983)
This page gathers 58 events, 265 births and 109 deaths recorded on this day, from 46 BC to 2024.
Events · United States
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2024
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Perry, Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, killing over 250 people, causing US$78.7 billion in damage and becoming the deadliest hurricane in the mainland United States since Katrina. Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene · 24 languages
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1983
Cold War: Soviet lieutenant colonel Stanislav Petrov averted a potential nuclear war by identifying as a false alarm signals that appeared to indicate an impending U.S. missile attack. Wikipedia: Cold War · ✓ Wikidata · 15 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 -
1983
The racing yacht Australia II, captained by John Bertrand, won the America's Cup and ended the New York Yacht Club's 132-year defence of the trophy. Wikipedia: Yacht racing · 9 languages
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1978
Air Caribbean Flight 309 crashes in Residencial Las Casas in San Juan, Puerto Rico, killing six. Wikipedia: Air Caribbean Flight 309 · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1960
In Chicago, the first televised debate takes place between presidential candidates Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy. Wikipedia: United States presidential debates · 12 languages
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1933
As gangster Machine Gun Kelly surrendered to the FBI, he supposedly shouted "Don't shoot, G-Men!", which became a nickname for FBI agents. Wikipedia: Machine Gun Kelly (gangster) · 26 languages
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1914
The United States Federal Trade Commission is established by the Federal Trade Commission Act. Wikipedia: Federal Trade Commission · 28 languages
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1905
Albert Einstein publishes the third of his Annus Mirabilis papers, introducing the special theory of relativity. Wikipedia: Albert Einstein · 321 languages
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1789
George Washington appoints Thomas Jefferson the first United States Secretary of State. Wikipedia: George Washington · 275 languages
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1777
American Revolutionary War: British troops capture and begin the occupation of Philadelphia, which had been serving as the American capital city, during the Philadelphia campaign. Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War · 115 languages
Around the world
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2022
A mass shooting occurs at a school in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, Russia, resulting in the deaths of 18 people, including 11 children. Wikipedia: Izhevsk school shooting · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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2016
The Ecnomiohyla rabborum became extinct when the last known surviving member died in captivity. Wikipedia: Ecnomiohyla rabborum · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2014
Forty-three students of the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College in Iguala, Mexico, were kidnapped and probably later killed. Wikipedia: Ayotzinapa Rural Normal School · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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2010
Scottish aid worker Linda Norgrove and three Afghan colleagues were kidnapped by members of the Taliban in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Wikipedia: Death of Linda Norgrove · 3 languages
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2010
The Philippine Bar exam bombing occurs near the De La Salle University in Taft Avenue, Manila injuring 47 people. Wikipedia: 2010 Philippine Bar exam bombing · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2009
Typhoon Ketsana hits the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, causing 700 fatalities. Wikipedia: Typhoon Ketsana · 21 languages
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2008
Swiss pilot and inventor Yves Rossy (pictured) flew a wingpack powered by jet engines across the English Channel. Wikipedia: Yves Rossy · 21 languages
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2002
The overcrowded Senegalese ferry, MV Le Joola, capsizes off the coast of the Gambia killing more than 1,000. Wikipedia: MV Le Joola · 20 languages
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2000
Anti-globalization protests in Prague (some 20,000 protesters) turn violent during the IMF and World Bank summits. Wikipedia: 2000 Prague anti-globalization protests · 5 languages
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2000
The MS Express Samina sinks off Paros in the Aegean Sea killing 80 passengers. Wikipedia: MS Express Samina · 10 languages
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1997
A Garuda Indonesia Airbus A300 crashes near Medan airport, killing 234. Wikipedia: Garuda Indonesia · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1997
An earthquake strikes the Italian regions of Umbria and the Marche, causing part of the Basilica of St. Francis at Assisi to collapse. Wikipedia: 1997 Umbria–Marche earthquakes · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1994
A Yakovlev Yak-40 crashes into a river near Vanavara, Russia, killing 24. Wikipedia: Yakovlev Yak-40 · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1992
A Nigerian Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules crashes in Ejigbo, Lagos, killing 159. Wikipedia: Nigerian Air Force · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1984
The United Kingdom and China agree to a transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong, to take place in 1997. Wikipedia: Handover of Hong Kong · 24 languages
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1983
Soyuz 7K-ST No. 16L, intended to launch a crew to the Salyut 7 space station, explodes on the launch pad. The launch escape system is activated before the Soyuz-U rocket explodes, saving the crew. Wikipedia: Soyuz 7K-ST No.16L · 23 languages
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1980
A terrorist bombing at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, kills 13 people and injures 213 others. Wikipedia: Oktoberfest bombing · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1968
The Beatles completed the recording of John Lennon's song "Happiness Is a Warm Gun", regarded by all the band members as their favourite on the album The Beatles. Wikipedia: The Beatles · 245 languages
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1959
The Cambodian–Vietnamese War formally ended with the withdrawal of Vietnamese forces from the People's Republic of Kampuchea, a client state it had implemented to overthrow Democratic Kampuchea and the Khmer Rouge. Wikipedia: Cambodian–Vietnamese War · 46 languages
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1959
Japan was struck by Typhoon Vera, the strongest and deadliest typhoon on record to make landfall on the country, causing damage in excess of US$261 million and more than 5,000 deaths. Wikipedia: Typhoon Vera · 14 languages
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1954
The Japanese rail ferry Tōya Maru sinks during a typhoon in the Tsugaru Strait, Japan, killing 1,172. Wikipedia: Tōya Maru · 14 languages
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1953
Rationing of sugar in the United Kingdom ends. Wikipedia: Rationing in the United Kingdom · 8 languages
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1950
Korean War: United Nations troops recapture Seoul from North Korean forces. Wikipedia: Korean War · 145 languages
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1944
World War II: The Soviet Red Army completed the Tallinn offensive, driving German forces out of Estonia. Wikipedia: World War II · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1942
Holocaust: Senior SS official August Frank issues a memorandum detailing how Jews should be "evacuated". Wikipedia: The Holocaust · 204 languages
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1936
Spanish Civil War: Lluis Companys reshuffles the Generalitat de Catalunya, with the marxist POUM and anarcho-syndicalist CNT joining the government. Wikipedia: Spanish Civil War · 128 languages
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1928
The Republic of China adopted Gwoyeu Romatzyh (designer pictured) as the official system for romanization of Mandarin Chinese. Wikipedia: Nationalist government · 21 languages
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1923
The German government calls off the passive resistance to the French and Belgian occupation of the Ruhr. Wikipedia: Occupation of the Ruhr · 36 languages
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1919
The Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine defeated the White Russian Volunteer Army at the Battle of Peregonovka. Wikipedia: Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1918
World War I: The Meuse-Argonne Offensive began which would last until the total surrender of German forces. Wikipedia: Meuse–Argonne offensive · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1917
World War I: The Battle of Polygon Wood, part of the Battle of Passchendaele, began near Ypres, Belgium. Wikipedia: World War I · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1907
The British colony of New Zealand officially became a dominion to reflect its political independence since the 1850s. Wikipedia: Colony of New Zealand · 14 languages
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1907
Four months after the 1907 Imperial Conference, New Zealand and Newfoundland are promoted from colonies to dominions within the British Empire. Wikipedia: 1907 Imperial Conference · 7 languages
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1810
A new Act of Succession is adopted by the Riksdag of the Estates, and Jean Baptiste Bernadotte becomes heir to the Swedish throne. Wikipedia: Swedish Act of Succession · 8 languages
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1799
War of the 2nd Coalition: French troops defeat Austro-Russian forces, leading to the collapse of Suvorov's campaign. Wikipedia: War of the Second Coalition · 46 languages
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1688
The city council of Amsterdam votes to support William of Orange's invasion of England, which became the Glorious Revolution. Wikipedia: Glorious Revolution · 66 languages
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1687
Morean War: The Parthenon in Athens, used as a gunpowder depot by the Ottoman garrison, is partially destroyed after being bombarded during the Siege of the Acropolis by Venetian forces. Wikipedia: Morean War · 27 languages
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1580
English explorer Francis Drake's galleon the Golden Hind (replica pictured) sailed into Plymouth, completing his circumnavigation of the globe. Wikipedia: Francis Drake · 121 languages
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1493
Pope Alexander VI issued the papal bull Dudum siquidem, one of the Bulls of Donation, marking the beginning of the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Wikipedia: Pope Alexander VI · 104 languages
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1423
Hundred Years' War: A French army defeats the English at the Battle of La Brossinière. Wikipedia: Hundred Years' War · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1371
Serbian–Turkish wars: Ottoman Turks fight against a Serbian army at the Battle of Maritsa. Wikipedia: Battle of Maritsa · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1345
Friso-Hollandic Wars: Frisians defeat Holland in the Battle of Warns. Wikipedia: Battle of Staveren · 9 languages
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1212
The Golden Bull of Sicily is issued to confirm the hereditary royal title in Bohemia for the Přemyslid dynasty. Wikipedia: Golden Bull of Sicily · 17 languages
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1143
Election of pope Celestine II following the death of pope Innocent II. Wikipedia: 1143 papal election · 11 languages
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1142
Stephen of Blois's army approached Oxford, beginning the siege of Oxford. Wikipedia: Stephen, King of England · 68 languages
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1087
William II, son of William the Conqueror, was crowned king of England. Wikipedia: William II of England · 73 languages
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715
Ragenfrid defeats Theudoald at the Battle of Compiègne. Wikipedia: Battle of Compiègne · 10 languages
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46 BC
Julius Caesar dedicated the Temple of Venus Genetrix in Rome to Venus, the mythical ancestor of his family. Wikipedia: Julius Caesar · 281 languages
World days
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International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons Wikipedia: International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons · 12 languages
Technology
No entries.
Science
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1905
Albert Einstein publishes the third of his Annus Mirabilis papers, introducing the special theory of relativity. Wikipedia: Albert Einstein · 321 languages
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1983
Soyuz 7K-ST No. 16L, intended to launch a crew to the Salyut 7 space station, explodes on the launch pad. The launch escape system is activated before the Soyuz-U rocket explodes, saving the crew. Wikipedia: Soyuz 7K-ST No.16L · 23 languages
Business
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2000
Anti-globalization protests in Prague (some 20,000 protesters) turn violent during the IMF and World Bank summits. Wikipedia: 2000 Prague anti-globalization protests · 5 languages
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1936
Spanish Civil War: Lluis Companys reshuffles the Generalitat de Catalunya, with the marxist POUM and anarcho-syndicalist CNT joining the government. Wikipedia: Spanish Civil War · 128 languages
Sport
No entries.
Culture
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1968
The Beatles completed the recording of John Lennon's song "Happiness Is a Warm Gun", regarded by all the band members as their favourite on the album The Beatles. Wikipedia: The Beatles · 245 languages
Births
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2006
Myles Lewis-Skelly, English footballer Wikipedia: Myles Lewis-Skelly · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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2003
Jane Remover, American musician Wikipedia: Jane Remover · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2001
João Pedro, Brazilian footballer Wikipedia: João Pedro (footballer, born 2001) · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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2001
Xinyu Wang, Chinese tennis player Wikipedia: Wang Xinyu · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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2000
Frankie Amaya, American soccer player Wikipedia: Frankie Amaya · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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2000
Princess Salma bint Abdullah, Jordanian princess Wikipedia: Princess Salma bint Abdullah · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1997
Özge Yağız, Turkish actress Wikipedia: Özge Yağız · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1995
Miloš Veljković, Serbian footballer Wikipedia: Miloš Veljković · ✓ Wikidata · 37 languages
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1994
Jack Conger, American swimmer Wikipedia: Jack Conger · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1993
Rosicleide Andrade, Brazilian Paralympic judoka Wikipedia: Rosicleide Andrade · 2 languages
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1993
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, American basketball player Wikipedia: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1992
Yoo Ara, South Korean singer and actress Wikipedia: Yoo Ara · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1991
Alma Jodorowsky, French actress, fashion model and singer Wikipedia: Alma Jodorowsky · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1991
Dan Preston, English footballer Wikipedia: Dan Preston · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1989
Jonny Bairstow, English cricketer Wikipedia: Jonny Bairstow · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1988
Chris Archer, American baseball player Wikipedia: Chris Archer · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1988
James Blake, English singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: James Blake (musician) · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1988
Kiira Korpi, Finnish figure skater Wikipedia: Kiira Korpi · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1988
Buddy Matthews, Australian wrestler Wikipedia: Buddy Matthews · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1987
Rosanna Munter, Swedish singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Rosanna Munter · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1986
Sean Doolittle, American baseball player Wikipedia: Sean Doolittle · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1985
Talulah Riley, English actress Wikipedia: Talulah Riley · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1984
Nev Schulman, American photographer, television host, and producer Wikipedia: Nev Schulman · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1983
Ricardo Quaresma, Portuguese footballer Wikipedia: Ricardo Quaresma · ✓ Wikidata · 65 languages
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1982
Rob Burrow, English rugby player (died 2024) Wikipedia: Rob Burrow · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1982
John Scott, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: John Scott (ice hockey, born 1982) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1982
Sun Li, Chinese actress Wikipedia: Sun Li (actress) · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1981
Asuka, Japanese professional wrestler Wikipedia: Asuka (wrestler) · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1981
Yao Beina, Chinese singer (died 2015) Wikipedia: Yao Beina · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1981
Christina Milian, American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress Wikipedia: Christina Milian · ✓ Wikidata · 43 languages
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1981
Ayumi Tsunematsu, Japanese voice actress Wikipedia: Ayumi Tsunematsu · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1981
Serena Williams, American tennis player Wikipedia: Serena Williams · ✓ Wikidata · 125 languages
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1980
Patrick Friesacher, Austrian racing driver Wikipedia: Patrick Friesacher · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1980
Brooks Orpik, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Brooks Orpik · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1980
Daniel Sedin, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Daniel Sedin · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1980
Henrik Sedin, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Henrik Sedin · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1979
Chris Kunitz, Canadian ice hockey player Wikipedia: Chris Kunitz · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1979
Naomichi Marufuji, Japanese wrestler Wikipedia: Naomichi Marufuji · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1979
Fuifui Moimoi, Tongan-New Zealand rugby league player Wikipedia: Fuifui Moimoi · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1979
Cameron Mooney, Australian footballer Wikipedia: Cameron Mooney · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1979
Jaycie Phelps, American gymnast Wikipedia: Jaycie Phelps · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1979
Taavi Rõivas, Estonian politician, 16th Prime Minister of Estonia Wikipedia: Taavi Rõivas · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1979
Jacob Tierney, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Jacob Tierney · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1978
Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot, Kenyan runner Wikipedia: Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1977
Kerem Özyeğen, Turkish singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Mor ve ötesi · 27 languages
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1977
Aka Plu, Japanese comedian and actor Wikipedia: Aka Plu · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1976
Michael Ballack, German footballer Wikipedia: Michael Ballack · ✓ Wikidata · 82 languages
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1976
Sami Vänskä, Finnish bass player Wikipedia: Sami Vänskä · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1975
Emma Härdelin, Swedish singer and violinist Wikipedia: Emma Härdelin · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1975
Jake Paltrow, American director and screenwriter Wikipedia: Jake Paltrow · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1975
Chiara Schoras, German actress Wikipedia: Chiara Schoras · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1974
Boris Cepeda, German-Ecuadorian pianist and diplomat Wikipedia: Boris Cepeda · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1974
Gary Hall Jr., American swimmer Wikipedia: Gary Hall Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1974
Martin Müürsepp, Estonian basketball player and coach Wikipedia: Martin Müürsepp · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1973
Marty Casey, American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Marty Casey · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1973
Julienne Davis, American actress, producer, and screenwriter Wikipedia: Julienne Davis · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1973
Dr. Luke, American record producer and songwriter Wikipedia: Dr. Luke · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1973
Chris Small, Scottish snooker player and coach Wikipedia: Chris Small · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1973
Olga Vasdeki, Greek triple jumper Wikipedia: Olga Vasdeki · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1972
Ras Kass, American rapper and producer Wikipedia: Ras Kass · 13 languages
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1972
Beto O'Rourke, American politician Wikipedia: Beto O'Rourke · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1972
Shawn Stockman, American singer Wikipedia: Shawn Stockman · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1970
Daryl Beattie, Australian motorcycle racer Wikipedia: Daryl Beattie · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1970
Sheri Moon Zombie, American actress and fashion designer Wikipedia: Sheri Moon Zombie · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1970
David Parland, Swedish guitarist (died 2013) Wikipedia: David Parland · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1969
Andy Petterson, Australian footballer and coach Wikipedia: Andy Petterson · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1969
David Slade, English director and producer Wikipedia: David Slade · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1969
Holger Stanislawski, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Holger Stanislawski · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1969
Paul Warhurst, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Paul Warhurst · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1968
Jim Caviezel, American actor Wikipedia: Jim Caviezel · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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1968
Ben Shenkman, American actor Wikipedia: Ben Shenkman · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1967
Bruno Akrapović, Bosnian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Bruno Akrapović · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1967
Shannon Hoon, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 1995) Wikipedia: Shannon Hoon · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1967
Craig Janney, American ice hockey player Wikipedia: Craig Janney · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1966
Jillian Barberie, Canadian actress and sportscaster Wikipedia: Jillian Barberie · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1966
Christos Dantis, Greek singer-songwriter and producer Wikipedia: Christos Dantis · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1966
Shane Dye, New Zealand jockey Wikipedia: Shane Dye · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1966
Craig Heyward, American football player (died 2006) Wikipedia: Craig Heyward · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1965
Radisav Ćurčić, Serbian-Israeli basketball player Wikipedia: Radisav Ćurčić · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1965
Petro Poroshenko, Ukrainian businessman and politician, 5th President of Ukraine Wikipedia: Petro Poroshenko · ✓ Wikidata · 122 languages
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1964
Dave Martinez, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Dave Martinez · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1963
Lysette Anthony, English actress and producer Wikipedia: Lysette Anthony · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1963
Joe Nemechek, American race car driver Wikipedia: Joe Nemechek · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1962
Melissa Sue Anderson, American-Canadian actress Wikipedia: Melissa Sue Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1962
Jonas Bergqvist, Swedish ice hockey player Wikipedia: Jonas Bergqvist · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1962
Mark Haddon, English author and poet Wikipedia: Mark Haddon · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1962
Steve Moneghetti, Australian runner Wikipedia: Steve Moneghetti · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1962
Al Pitrelli, American guitarist and songwriter Wikipedia: Al Pitrelli · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1962
Tracey Thorn, English singer-songwriter and writer Wikipedia: Tracey Thorn · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1962
Jacky Wu, Taiwanese singer, actor, and television host Wikipedia: Jacky Wu · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1961
Jeanie Buss, American sports executive Wikipedia: Jeanie Buss · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1961
Cindy Herron, American singer-songwriter and actress Wikipedia: Cindy Herron · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1961
Marianne Mikko, Estonian journalist and politician Wikipedia: Marianne Mikko · ✓ Wikidata · 15 languages
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1961
Will Self, English novelist and journalist Wikipedia: Will Self · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1960
Uwe Bein, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Uwe Bein · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1960
Jouke de Vries, Dutch academic and politician Wikipedia: Jouke de Vries · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1960
Doug Supernaw, American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2020) Wikipedia: Doug Supernaw · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1959
Andrew Bolt, Australian journalist Wikipedia: Andrew Bolt · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1959
Trevor Dodds, Namibian golfer Wikipedia: Trevor Dodds · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1959
Rich Gedman, American baseball player and coach Wikipedia: Rich Gedman · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1959
Ilya Kormiltsev, Russian poet and translator (died 2007) Wikipedia: Ilya Kormiltsev · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1958
Rudi Cerne, German figure skater and journalist Wikipedia: Rudi Cerne · 7 languages
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1958
Darby Crash, American singer-songwriter (died 1980) Wikipedia: Darby Crash · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1958
Robert Kagan, Greek-American historian and author Wikipedia: Robert Kagan · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1958
Kenny Sansom, English footballer Wikipedia: Kenny Sansom · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1958
Richard B. Weldon Jr., American sailor and politician Wikipedia: Richard B. Weldon Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1957
Bob Staake, American author and illustrator Wikipedia: Bob Staake · 3 languages
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1957
Klaus Augenthaler, German footballer and manager Wikipedia: Klaus Augenthaler · ✓ Wikidata · 44 languages
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1957
Michael Dweck, American photographer and director Wikipedia: Michael Dweck · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1957
Oscar Andrade, Brazilian politician (died 2026) Wikipedia: Oscar Andrade · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1956
Steve Butler, American race car driver and engineer Wikipedia: Steve Butler · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1956
Linda Hamilton, American actress Wikipedia: Linda Hamilton · ✓ Wikidata · 62 languages
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1955
Carlene Carter, American singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Carlene Carter · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1954
Craig Chaquico, American guitarist Wikipedia: Craig Chaquico · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1954
Kevin Kennedy, American baseball player, manager, and sportscaster Wikipedia: Kevin Kennedy (baseball) · 3 languages
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1954
Cesar Rosas, Mexican-American singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: Cesar Rosas · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1953
Dolores Keane, Irish singer and actress Wikipedia: Dolores Keane · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1953
Douglas A. Melton, American biologist and academic Wikipedia: Douglas A. Melton · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1953
Paul Stephenson, English police officer Wikipedia: Paul Stephenson (police officer) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1951
Tommy Taylor, English footballer and manager Wikipedia: Tommy Taylor (footballer, born 1951) · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1951
Stuart Tosh, Scottish singer-songwriter and drummer Wikipedia: Stuart Tosh · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1950
Andy Haden, New Zealand rugby player (died 2020) Wikipedia: Andy Haden · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1949
Clodoaldo, Brazilian footballer and manager Wikipedia: Clodoaldo · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1949
Wendy Saddington, Australian singer and journalist (died 2013) Wikipedia: Wendy Saddington · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1949
Jane Smiley, American novelist Wikipedia: Jane Smiley · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1949
Minette Walters, English journalist and author Wikipedia: Minette Walters · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1948
Olivia Newton-John, English-Australian singer-songwriter and actress (died 2022) Wikipedia: Olivia Newton-John · ✓ Wikidata · 77 languages
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1948
Vladimír Remek, Czech politician, diplomat, cosmonaut and military pilot Wikipedia: Vladimír Remek · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1947
Lucius Allen, American basketball player Wikipedia: Lucius Allen · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1947
Lynn Anderson, American singer and actress (died 2015) Wikipedia: Lynn Anderson · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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1947
Philippe Lavil, French singer and actor Wikipedia: Philippe Lavil · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1947
Dick Roth, American swimmer Wikipedia: Dick Roth · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1946
Andrea Dworkin, American activist and author (died 2005) Wikipedia: Andrea Dworkin · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
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1946
John MacLachlan Gray, Canadian actor, playwright, and composer Wikipedia: John MacLachlan Gray · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1946
Mary Beth Hurt, American actress (died 2026) Wikipedia: Mary Beth Hurt · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1946
Radha Krishna Mainali, Nepalese politician Wikipedia: Radha Krishna Mainali · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1946
Louise Simonson, American author Wikipedia: Louise Simonson · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1946
Claudette Werleigh, Haitian Prime Minister Wikipedia: Claudette Werleigh · ✓ Wikidata · 26 languages
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1946
Christine Todd Whitman, American politician (50th Governor of New Jersey) Wikipedia: Christine Todd Whitman · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1945
Louise Beaudoin, Canadian academic and politician Wikipedia: Louise Beaudoin · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1945
Gal Costa, Brazilian singer (died 2022) Wikipedia: Gal Costa · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1945
Bryan Ferry, English singer-songwriter Wikipedia: Bryan Ferry · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1944
Jan Brewer, American politician, 22nd Governor of Arizona Wikipedia: Jan Brewer · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1944
Keith O'Nions, English geologist and academic Wikipedia: Keith O'Nions · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1944
Anne Robinson, English journalist and game show host Wikipedia: Anne Robinson · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1943
Ian Chappell, Australian cricketer and sportscaster Wikipedia: Ian Chappell · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1943
Tim Schenken, Australian racing driver Wikipedia: Tim Schenken · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1942
Kent McCord, American actor Wikipedia: Kent McCord · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1942
Gloria E. Anzaldúa, American scholar of Chicana cultural theory (died 2004) Wikipedia: Gloria Anzaldúa · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1941
Salvatore Accardo, Italian violinist and conductor Wikipedia: Salvatore Accardo · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1941
Martine Beswick, Jamaican-English model and actress Wikipedia: Martine Beswick · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1941
David Frizzell, American country music singer-songwriter and guitarist Wikipedia: David Frizzell · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1939
Ricky Tomlinson, English actor and screenwriter Wikipedia: Ricky Tomlinson · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1938
Lucette Aldous, New Zealand-Australian ballerina and educator (died 2021) Wikipedia: Lucette Aldous · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1938
Jonathan Goldsmith, American actor Wikipedia: Jonathan Goldsmith · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1938
Lars-Jacob Krogh, Norwegian journalist (died 2010) Wikipedia: Lars-Jacob Krogh · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1937
Valentin Pavlov, Russian banker and politician, 11th Premier of the Soviet Union (died 2003) Wikipedia: Valentin Pavlov · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1937
Jerry Weintraub, American film producer and agent (died 2015) Wikipedia: Jerry Weintraub · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1936
Leroy Drumm, American sailor and songwriter (died 2010) Wikipedia: Leroy Drumm · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1936
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, South African academic and politician, 8th First Lady of South Africa (died 2018) Wikipedia: Winnie Mandela · ✓ Wikidata · 69 languages
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1935
Bob Barber, English cricketer Wikipedia: Bob Barber (cricketer) · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1935
Lou Myers, American actor (died 2013) Wikipedia: Lou Myers (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1935
Joe Sherlock, Irish politician (died 2007) Wikipedia: Joe Sherlock · 3 languages
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1934
Neil Coles, English golfer and architect Wikipedia: Neil Coles · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1932
Donna Douglas, American actress (died 2015) Wikipedia: Donna Douglas · ✓ Wikidata · 33 languages
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1932
Joyce Jameson, American actress (died 1987) Wikipedia: Joyce Jameson · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1932
Manmohan Singh, Indian economist and politician, 13th Prime Minister of India (died 2024) Wikipedia: Manmohan Singh · ✓ Wikidata · 116 languages
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1932
Vladimir Voinovich, Russian author and poet (died 2018) Wikipedia: Vladimir Voinovich · ✓ Wikidata · 36 languages
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1931
Kenneth Parnell, American sex offender (died 2008) Wikipedia: Kenneth Parnell · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1930
Philip Bosco, American actor (died 2018) Wikipedia: Philip Bosco · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1930
Joe Brown, English mountaineer and author (died 2020) Wikipedia: Joe Brown (climber) · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1928
Bob Van der Veken, Belgian actor (died 2019) Wikipedia: Bob Van Der Veken · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1928
Wilford White, American football player (died 2013) Wikipedia: Wilford White · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1927
Robert Cade, American physician and educator, co-invented Gatorade (died 2007) Wikipedia: Robert Cade · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1927
Patrick O'Neal, American actor (died 1994) Wikipedia: Patrick O'Neal (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1927
Enzo Bearzot, Italian footballer and manager (died 2010) Wikipedia: Enzo Bearzot · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1926
Julie London, American singer and actress (died 2000) Wikipedia: Julie London · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1926
Manfred Mayrhofer, Austrian philologist and academic (died 2011) Wikipedia: Manfred Mayrhofer · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1925
Norm Dussault, American-Canadian ice hockey player (died 2012) Wikipedia: Norm Dussault · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1925
Marty Robbins, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor, and race car driver (died 1982) Wikipedia: Marty Robbins · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1924
Jean Hoerni, Swiss physicist, inventor and businessman (died 1997) Wikipedia: Jean Hoerni · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1923
Dev Anand, Indian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2011) Wikipedia: Dev Anand · ✓ Wikidata · 46 languages
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1923
Hugh Griffiths, Baron Griffiths, English cricketer, lawyer, and judge (died 2015) Wikipedia: Hugh Griffiths, Baron Griffiths · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1923
James Hennessy, English businessman and diplomat (died 2024) Wikipedia: James Hennessy (diplomat) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1922
Takis Miliadis, Greek actor (died 1985) Wikipedia: Takis Miliadis · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1922
Nicholas Romanov, Prince of Russia (died 2014) Wikipedia: Prince Nicholas Romanov · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1919
Barbara Britton, American actress (died 1980) Wikipedia: Barbara Britton · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1919
Matilde Camus, Spanish poet and author (died 2012) Wikipedia: Matilde Camus · ✓ Wikidata · 54 languages
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1918
Eric Morley, English businessman and television host, founded the Miss World (died 2000) Wikipedia: Eric Morley · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1917
Réal Caouette, Canadian journalist and politician (died 1976) Wikipedia: Réal Caouette · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1917
Tran Duc Thao, Vietnamese-French philosopher and theorist (died 1993) Wikipedia: Tran Duc Thao · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1914
Achille Compagnoni, Italian skier and mountaineer (died 2009) Wikipedia: Achille Compagnoni · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1914
Jack LaLanne, American fitness expert (died 2011) Wikipedia: Jack LaLanne · 68 languages
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1913
Frank Brimsek, American ice hockey player (died 1998) Wikipedia: Frank Brimsek · 13 languages
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1911
Al Helfer, American sportscaster (died 1975) Wikipedia: Al Helfer · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1909
Bill France Sr., American race car driver, founded NASCAR (died 1992) Wikipedia: Bill France Sr. · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1909
A. P. Hamann, American lieutenant, lawyer, and politician (died 1977) Wikipedia: A. P. Hamann · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1907
Anthony Blunt, English historian and spy (died 1983) Wikipedia: Anthony Blunt · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1907
Shug Fisher, American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and comedian (died 1984) Wikipedia: Shug Fisher · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1907
Bep van Klaveren, Dutch boxer (died 1992) Wikipedia: Bep van Klaveren · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1905
Millito Navarro, Puerto Rican baseball player (died 2011) Wikipedia: Millito Navarro · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1905
Karl Rappan, Austrian footballer and coach (died 1996) Wikipedia: Karl Rappan · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1902
Albert Anastasia, Italian-American mobster (died 1957) Wikipedia: Albert Anastasia · ✓ Wikidata · 25 languages
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1901
George Raft, American actor, singer, and dancer (died 1980) Wikipedia: George Raft · ✓ Wikidata · 41 languages
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1901
Ted Weems, American bandleader and musician (died 1963) Wikipedia: Ted Weems · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1900
Suzanne Belperron, French jewelry designer (died 1983) Wikipedia: Suzanne Belperron · ✓ Wikidata · 11 languages
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1898
George Gershwin, American pianist and composer (died 1937) Wikipedia: George Gershwin · ✓ Wikidata · 85 languages
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1897
Pope Paul VI (died 1978) Wikipedia: Pope Paul VI · ✓ Wikidata · 125 languages
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1897
Arthur Rhys-Davids, English lieutenant and pilot (died 1917) Wikipedia: Arthur Rhys-Davids · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1895
Jürgen Stroop, German general (died 1952) Wikipedia: Jürgen Stroop · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1894
Gladys Brockwell, American actress (died 1929) Wikipedia: Gladys Brockwell · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1892
Robert Staughton Lynd, American sociologist and academic (died 1970) Wikipedia: Robert Staughton Lynd · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1891
William McKell, Australian politician, 12th Governor General of Australia (died 1985) Wikipedia: William McKell · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1891
Charles Münch, French violinist and conductor (died 1968) Wikipedia: Charles Munch (conductor) · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1891
Hans Reichenbach, German philosopher from the Vienna Circle (died 1953) Wikipedia: Hans Reichenbach · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1890
Jack Tresadern, English footballer and manager (died 1959) Wikipedia: Jack Tresadern · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1889
Gordon Brewster, Irish cartoonist (died 1946) Wikipedia: Gordon Brewster · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1889
Martin Heidegger, German philosopher and academic (died 1976) Wikipedia: Martin Heidegger · ✓ Wikidata · 148 languages
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1889
Abdulkadir Inan, Bashkir/Turkish Turkologist (died 1976) Wikipedia: Abdulkadir Inan · 18 languages
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1888
J. Frank Dobie, American journalist and author (died 1964) Wikipedia: J. Frank Dobie · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1888
T. S. Eliot, English poet, playwright, critic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1965) Wikipedia: T. S. Eliot · ✓ Wikidata · 159 languages
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1887
Edwin Keppel Bennett, English author and poet (died 1958) Wikipedia: Edwin Keppel Bennett · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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1887
Antonio Moreno, Spanish-American actor and director (died 1967) Wikipedia: Antonio Moreno · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1887
Barnes Wallis, English scientist and engineer, invented the Bouncing bomb (died 1979) Wikipedia: Barnes Wallis · ✓ Wikidata · 29 languages
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1886
Archibald Hill, English physiologist, academic, and politician, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1977) Wikipedia: Archibald Hill · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1884
Jack Bickell, Canadian businessman and philanthropist (died 1951) Wikipedia: Jack Bickell · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1878
Walter Steinbeck, German actor (died 1942) Wikipedia: Walter Steinbeck · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1877
Ugo Cerletti, Italian neurologist and academic (died 1963) Wikipedia: Ugo Cerletti · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1877
Alfred Cortot, Swiss pianist and conductor (died 1962) Wikipedia: Alfred Cortot · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1877
Bertha De Vriese, Belgian physician (died 1958) Wikipedia: Bertha De Vriese · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1876
Edith Abbott, American economist, social worker, and author (died 1957) Wikipedia: Edith Abbott · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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1876
Ghulam Bhik Nairang, Indian poet, lawyer, and politician (died 1952) Wikipedia: Ghulam Bhik Nairang · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1875
Edmund Gwenn, English-American actor (died 1959) Wikipedia: Edmund Gwenn · 43 languages
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1874
Lewis Hine, American photographer and activist (died 1940) Wikipedia: Lewis Hine · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1874
Charles Vyner Brooke, 3rd Raj of Sarawak (died 1963) Wikipedia: Charles Vyner Brooke · 17 languages
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1873
Wacław Berent, Polish author and translator (died 1940) Wikipedia: Wacław Berent · 16 languages
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1872
Max Ehrmann, American poet and lawyer (died 1945) Wikipedia: Max Ehrmann · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1870
Christian X of Denmark (died 1947) Wikipedia: Christian X · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1869
Komitas, Armenian-French priest and composer (died 1935) Wikipedia: Komitas · 55 languages
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1865
Archibald Butt, United States Army Officer (died 1912) Wikipedia: Archibald Butt · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1865
Mary Russell, Duchess of Bedford (died 1937) Wikipedia: Mary Russell, Duchess of Bedford · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1856
Anna Paaske, Norwegian opera singer and music teacher (died 1935) Wikipedia: Anna Paaske · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1849
Ivan Pavlov, Russian physiologist and physician, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1936) Wikipedia: Ivan Pavlov · ✓ Wikidata · 124 languages
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1848
Henry Walters, American art collector and philanthropist (died 1931) Wikipedia: Henry Walters · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1843
Joseph Furphy, Australian author and poet (died 1912) Wikipedia: Joseph Furphy · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1840
Louis-Olivier Taillon, Canadian lawyer and politician, 8th Premier of Quebec (died 1923) Wikipedia: Louis-Olivier Taillon · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1820
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Indian philosopher, painter, and academic (died 1891) Wikipedia: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar · ✓ Wikidata · 34 languages
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1792
William Hobson, Irish-New Zealand explorer and politician, 1st Governor of New Zealand (died 1842) Wikipedia: William Hobson · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1791
Théodore Géricault, French painter and lithographer (died 1824) Wikipedia: Théodore Géricault · ✓ Wikidata · 71 languages
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1783
Richard Griffin, 3rd Baron Braybrooke, English politician and literary figure (died 1858) Wikipedia: Richard Griffin, 3rd Baron Braybrooke · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1774
Johnny Appleseed, American gardener and environmentalist (died 1845) Wikipedia: Johnny Appleseed · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1767
Wenzel Müller, Austrian composer and conductor (died 1835) Wikipedia: Wenzel Müller · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1758
Cosme Argerich, Argentinian physician (died 1820) Wikipedia: Cosme Argerich · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1750
Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood, English admiral (died 1810) Wikipedia: Cuthbert Collingwood, 1st Baron Collingwood · 17 languages
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1711
Richard Grenville-Temple, 2nd Earl Temple, English politician, First Lord of the Admiralty (died 1779) Wikipedia: Richard Grenville-Temple, 2nd Earl Temple · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1698
William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire (died 1755) Wikipedia: William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1660
George William, Duke of Liegnitz (died 1675) Wikipedia: George William, Duke of Liegnitz · 14 languages
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1651
Francis Daniel Pastorius, founder of Germantown, Philadelphia (died 1720) Wikipedia: Francis Daniel Pastorius · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1641
Nehemiah Grew, English plant anatomist and physiologist (died 1712) Wikipedia: Nehemiah Grew · ✓ Wikidata · 28 languages
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1637
Sébastien Leclerc, French painter (died 1714) Wikipedia: Sébastien Leclerc · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1526
Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken (died 1569) Wikipedia: Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken · 23 languages
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1462
Engelbert, Count of Nevers, younger son of John I, Duke of Cleves (died 1506) Wikipedia: Engelbert, Count of Nevers · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1406
Thomas de Ros, 8th Baron de Ros, English soldier and politician (died 1430) Wikipedia: Thomas Ros, 8th Baron Ros · 4 languages
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1329
Anne of Bavaria, German queen consort (died 1353) Wikipedia: Anne of Bavaria · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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932
Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, Arab caliph (died 975) Wikipedia: Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah · 34 languages
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2024
John Ashton, American actor (born 1948) Wikipedia: John Ashton (actor) · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2019
Jacques Chirac, French politician, President of France (born 1932) Wikipedia: Jacques Chirac · ✓ Wikidata · 160 languages
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2016
Toughie, last known Rabbs' fringe-limbed treefrog (h. fl. 2005) Wikipedia: Toughie (frog) · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2015
Eudóxia Maria Froehlich, Brazilian zoologist (born 1928) Wikipedia: Eudóxia Maria Froehlich · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2015
Sidney Phillips, American soldier, physician, and author (born 1924) Wikipedia: Sidney Phillips · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2015
Ana Seneviratne, Sri Lankan police officer and diplomat (born 1927) Wikipedia: Ana Seneviratne · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2014
Jim Boeke, American football player and coach (born 1938) Wikipedia: Jim Boeke · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2014
Sam Hall, American screenwriter (born 1921) Wikipedia: Sam Hall (writer) · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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2014
Gerald Neugebauer, American astronomer and physicist (born 1932) Wikipedia: Gerry Neugebauer · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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2014
Tamir Sapir, Georgian-American businessman (born 1946) Wikipedia: Tamir Sapir · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2013
Azizan Abdul Razak, Malaysian politician, 10th Menteri Besar of Kedah (born 1944) Wikipedia: Azizan Abdul Razak · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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2013
Seánie Duggan, Irish hurler (born 1922) Wikipedia: Seánie Duggan · ✓ Wikidata · 1 language
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2013
Mario Montez, Puerto Rican-American actor (born 1935) Wikipedia: Mario Montez · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2013
Sos Sargsyan, Armenian actor and director (born 1929) Wikipedia: Sos Sargsyan · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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2012
M'el Dowd, American actress and singer (born 1933) Wikipedia: M'el Dowd · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2012
Sylvia Fedoruk, Canadian physicist and politician, 17th Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan (born 1927) Wikipedia: Sylvia Fedoruk · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2012
Eugene Genovese, American historian and author (born 1930) Wikipedia: Eugene Genovese · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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2012
Sam Steiger, American journalist and politician (born 1929) Wikipedia: Sam Steiger · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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2011
Bob Cassilly, American sculptor, founded the City Museum (born 1949) Wikipedia: Bob Cassilly · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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2010
Terry Newton, English rugby player (born 1978) Wikipedia: Terry Newton · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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2010
Gloria Stuart, American actress (born 1910) Wikipedia: Gloria Stuart · ✓ Wikidata · 63 languages
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2008
Marc Moulin, Belgian keyboard player, producer, and journalist (born 1942) Wikipedia: Marc Moulin · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2008
Paul Newman, American actor, director, producer, and businessman (born 1925) Wikipedia: Paul Newman · ✓ Wikidata · 109 languages
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2007
Bill Wirtz, American businessman (born 1929) Wikipedia: Bill Wirtz · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2006
Byron Nelson, American golfer and coach (born 1912) Wikipedia: Byron Nelson · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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2006
Iva Toguri D'Aquino, American wartime propaganda broadcaster (born 1916) Wikipedia: Iva Toguri D'Aquino · ✓ Wikidata · 23 languages
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2005
Helen Cresswell, English author and screenwriter (born 1934) Wikipedia: Helen Cresswell · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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2004
Marianna Komlos, Canadian bodybuilder, model, and wrestler (born 1969) Wikipedia: Marianna Komlos · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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2003
Shawn Lane, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (born 1963) Wikipedia: Shawn Lane · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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2003
Robert Palmer, English singer-songwriter (born 1949) Wikipedia: Robert Palmer · ✓ Wikidata · 31 languages
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2002
Nils Bohlin, Swedish engineer, invented three-point safety belt (born 1920) Wikipedia: Nils Bohlin · 20 languages
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2000
Richard Mulligan, American actor (born 1932) Wikipedia: Richard Mulligan · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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2000
Baden Powell de Aquino, Brazilian guitarist and composer (born 1937) Wikipedia: Baden Powell (guitarist) · ✓ Wikidata · 21 languages
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1999
Oseola McCarty, American philanthropist (born 1908) Wikipedia: Oseola McCarty · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1998
Betty Carter, American singer (born 1930) Wikipedia: Betty Carter · ✓ Wikidata · 30 languages
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1997
Dorothy Kingsley, American screenwriter and producer (born 1909) Wikipedia: Dorothy Kingsley · ✓ Wikidata · 6 languages
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1996
Nicu Ceaușescu, Romanian politician (born 1951) Wikipedia: Nicu Ceaușescu · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1995
Kalju Pitksaar, Estonian chess player (born 1931) Wikipedia: Kalju Pitksaar · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1991
Billy Vaughn, American singer and bandleader (born 1919) Wikipedia: Billy Vaughn · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1990
Hiram Abas, Turkish intelligence officer (born 1932) Wikipedia: Hiram Abas · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1990
Alberto Moravia, Italian author and critic (born 1907) Wikipedia: Alberto Moravia · ✓ Wikidata · 90 languages
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1989
Hemanta Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Indian singer-songwriter and producer (born 1920) Wikipedia: Hemant Kumar · ✓ Wikidata · 22 languages
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1988
Branko Zebec, Croatian and Yugoslav football player and coach (born 1929) Wikipedia: Branko Zebec · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1987
Ramang, Indonesian footballer and manager (born 1928) Wikipedia: Andi Ramang · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1987
Herbert Tichy, Austrian geologist, journalist, and mountaineer (born 1912) Wikipedia: Herbert Tichy · ✓ Wikidata · 12 languages
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1984
Paquirri, Spanish bullfighter (born 1948) Wikipedia: Paquirri · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1984
John Facenda, American sportscaster (born 1913) Wikipedia: John Facenda · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1982
Alec Hurwood, Australian cricketer (born 1902) Wikipedia: Alec Hurwood · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1979
Arthur Hunnicutt, American actor (born 1910) Wikipedia: Arthur Hunnicutt · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1978
Manne Siegbahn, Swedish physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1886) Wikipedia: Manne Siegbahn · ✓ Wikidata · 81 languages
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1977
Uday Shankar, Indian dancer and choreographer (born 1900) Wikipedia: Uday Shankar · ✓ Wikidata · 16 languages
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1976
Leopold Ružička, Croatian-Swiss chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1887) Wikipedia: Leopold Ružička · ✓ Wikidata · 66 languages
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1973
Samuel Flagg Bemis, American historian and author (born 1891) Wikipedia: Samuel Flagg Bemis · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1973
Ralph Earnhardt, American race car driver (born 1928) Wikipedia: Ralph Earnhardt · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1973
Anna Magnani, Italian actress and singer (born 1908) Wikipedia: Anna Magnani · ✓ Wikidata · 75 languages
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1972
Charles Correll, American actor and screenwriter (born 1890) Wikipedia: Charles Correll · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1968
Ben Shlomo Lipman-Heilprin, Polish-Israeli neurologist and physician (born 1902) Wikipedia: Ben Shlomo Lipman-Heilprin · ✓ Wikidata · 8 languages
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1968
Daniel Johnson Sr., Canadian lawyer and politician, 20th Premier of Quebec (born 1915) Wikipedia: Daniel Johnson Sr. · ✓ Wikidata · 9 languages
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1968
Władysław Kędra, Polish pianist (born 1918) Wikipedia: Władysław Kędra · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1965
James Fitzmaurice, Irish soldier and pilot (born 1898) Wikipedia: James Fitzmaurice · ✓ Wikidata · 5 languages
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1961
Charles Erwin Wilson, American politician, 5th United States Secretary of Defense (born 1890) Wikipedia: Charles Erwin Wilson · ✓ Wikidata · 18 languages
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1959
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike, Sri Lankan lawyer and politician, 4th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (born 1899) Wikipedia: S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike · ✓ Wikidata · 40 languages
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1959
Leslie Morshead, Australian general (born 1889) Wikipedia: Leslie Morshead · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1959
Teodor Ussisoo, Estonian furniture designer and educator (born 1878) Wikipedia: Teodor Ussisoo · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1957
Arthur Powell Davies, American minister and author (born 1902) Wikipedia: A. Powell Davies · 1 language
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1954
Ellen Roosevelt, American tennis player (born 1868) Wikipedia: Ellen Roosevelt · ✓ Wikidata · 17 languages
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1953
Xu Beihong, Chinese painter and educator (born 1895) Wikipedia: Xu Beihong · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1952
George Santayana, Spanish philosopher, novelist, and poet (born 1863) Wikipedia: George Santayana · ✓ Wikidata · 83 languages
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1951
Hans Cloos, German geologist and academic (born 1885) Wikipedia: Hans Cloos · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1947
Hugh Lofting, English-American author and poet (born 1886) Wikipedia: Hugh Lofting · ✓ Wikidata · 35 languages
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1946
William Strunk Jr., American author and educator (born 1869) Wikipedia: William Strunk Jr. · ✓ Wikidata · 7 languages
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1945
Béla Bartók, Hungarian pianist and composer (born 1881) Wikipedia: Béla Bartók · ✓ Wikidata · 104 languages
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1943
Henri Fertet, French Resistance fighter (born 1926) Wikipedia: Henri Fertet · ✓ Wikidata · 3 languages
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1937
Bessie Smith, American singer and actress (born 1894) Wikipedia: Bessie Smith · ✓ Wikidata · 57 languages
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1935
Andy Adams, American author (born 1859) Wikipedia: Andy Adams (writer) · ✓ Wikidata · 13 languages
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1935
Iván Persa, Slovene-Hungarian priest and author (born 1861) Wikipedia: Iván Persa · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1922
Charles Wade, Australian politician, 17th Premier of New South Wales (born 1863) Wikipedia: Charles Wade · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1904
Lafcadio Hearn, Greek-Japanese author and academic (born 1850) Wikipedia: Lafcadio Hearn · ✓ Wikidata · 51 languages
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1904
John Fitzwilliam Stairs, Canadian businessman and politician (born 1848) Wikipedia: John Fitzwilliam Stairs · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1902
Levi Strauss, German-American businessman, founded Levi Strauss & Co. (born 1829) Wikipedia: Levi Strauss · ✓ Wikidata · 52 languages
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1877
Hermann Grassmann, German mathematician and physicist (born 1809) Wikipedia: Hermann Grassmann · ✓ Wikidata · 45 languages
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1868
August Ferdinand Möbius, German mathematician and astronomer (born 1790) Wikipedia: August Ferdinand Möbius · ✓ Wikidata · 61 languages
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1847
John Oliver Curran, Irish physician (born 1819) Wikipedia: John Oliver Curran · ✓ Wikidata · 2 languages
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1846
Thomas Clarkson, English abolitionist (born 1760) Wikipedia: Thomas Clarkson · ✓ Wikidata · 24 languages
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1830
Teresa Casati, Italian noblewomen and revolutionary (born 1787) Wikipedia: Teresa Casati · ✓ Wikidata · 4 languages
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1825
José Bernardo de Tagle y Portocarrero, Marquis of Torre Tagle, Peruvian soldier and politician, 2nd President of Peru (born 1779) Wikipedia: José Bernardo de Tagle y Portocarrero, 4th Marquess of Torre Tagle · ✓ Wikidata · 20 languages
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1820
Daniel Boone, American hunter and explorer (born 1734) Wikipedia: Daniel Boone · ✓ Wikidata · 42 languages
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1802
Jurij Vega, Slovene mathematician and physicist (born 1754) Wikipedia: Jurij Vega · ✓ Wikidata · 32 languages
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1800
William Billings, American composer and educator (born 1746) Wikipedia: William Billings · ✓ Wikidata · 14 languages
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1764
Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro, Spanish monk and scholar (born 1676) Wikipedia: Benito Jerónimo Feijóo y Montenegro · ✓ Wikidata · 27 languages
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1716
Antoine Parent, French mathematician and theorist (born 1666) Wikipedia: Antoine Parent · ✓ Wikidata · 10 languages
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1626
Wakisaka Yasuharu, Japanese daimyō (born 1554) Wikipedia: Wakisaka Yasuharu · ✓ Wikidata · 19 languages
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1623
Charles Grey, 7th Earl of Kent, English politician, Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire (born 1540) Wikipedia: Charles Grey, 7th Earl of Kent · 4 languages
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1620
Taichang Emperor of China (born 1582) Wikipedia: Taichang Emperor · ✓ Wikidata · 38 languages
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1600
Claude Le Jeune, French composer (born 1530) Wikipedia: Claude Le Jeune · 19 languages
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1588
Amias Paulet, Governor of Jersey (born 1532) Wikipedia: Amias Paulet · 3 languages
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1536
Didier de Saint-Jaille, 46th Grandmaster of the Knights Hospitaller Wikipedia: Didier de Saint-Jaille · 14 languages
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1468
Juan de Torquemada, Spanish cardinal and theologian (born 1388) Wikipedia: Juan de Torquemada (cardinal) · 17 languages
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1417
Francesco Zabarella, Italian cardinal (born 1360) Wikipedia: Francesco Zabarella · 19 languages
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1413
Stephen III, Duke of Bavaria (born 1337) Wikipedia: Stephen III of Bavaria · 23 languages
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1371
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