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After a five day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera was recovered from Lake Piru, confirming her death.
selected2020

After a five day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera was recovered from Lake Piru, confirming her death.

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Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, with Mario Götze scoring the game's only goal (pictured) in the extra time.
selected2014

Germany won the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina, with Mario Götze scoring the game's only goal (pictured) in the extra time.

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Typhoon Soulik (pictured) made landfall in East China and Taiwan, killing at least 20 people.
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Typhoon Soulik (pictured) made landfall in East China and Taiwan, killing at least 20 people.

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French Directorate General for External Security personnel aborted an operation to rescue Colombian politician Íngrid Betancourt from FARC guerrillas, resulting in a political scandal.
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French Directorate General for External Security personnel aborted an operation to rescue Colombian politician Íngrid Betancourt from FARC guerrillas, resulting in a political scandal.

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Croatian War of Independence: The Croatian Army concluded Operation Tiger, advancing 17 kilometres (11 miles) into the Dubrovnik hinterland.
selected1992

Croatian War of Independence: The Croatian Army concluded Operation Tiger, advancing 17 kilometres (11 miles) into the Dubrovnik hinterland.

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Watergate scandal: Under questioning by Senate investigators, White House deputy chief of staff Alexander Butterfield revealed the existence of a secret taping system (tape recorder pictured) in the Oval Office.
selected1973

Watergate scandal: Under questioning by Senate investigators, White House deputy chief of staff Alexander Butterfield revealed the existence of a secret taping system (tape recorder pictured) in the Oval Office.

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selected1962

In an unprecedented reshuffle, British prime minister Harold Macmillan dismissed seven members of his cabinet.

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World War II: Operation Fustian, an Allied operation to capture the Primosole Bridge in Sicily, was launched.
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World War II: Operation Fustian, an Allied operation to capture the Primosole Bridge in Sicily, was launched.

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World War II: The 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment was converted from a battalion to accommodate a larger number of volunteers spurred on by the Japanese invasion of the Philippines.
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World War II: The 1st Filipino Infantry Regiment was converted from a battalion to accommodate a larger number of volunteers spurred on by the Japanese invasion of the Philippines.

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The first FIFA World Cup was opened in Uruguay.
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The first FIFA World Cup was opened in Uruguay.

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While on a campaign in Bulgaria, the Romanian Army suffered a cholera outbreak that led to around 1,600 deaths.
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While on a campaign in Bulgaria, the Romanian Army suffered a cholera outbreak that led to around 1,600 deaths.

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Four days of rioting began in New York City in response to laws passed by the U.S. Congress to draft men to fight in the American Civil War.
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Four days of rioting began in New York City in response to laws passed by the U.S. Congress to draft men to fight in the American Civil War.

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Wallachian officials adopted the Regulamentul Organic, which engendered a period of reforms that provided for the westernization of the local society.
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Wallachian officials adopted the Regulamentul Organic, which engendered a period of reforms that provided for the westernization of the local society.

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The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria began.
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The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria began.

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English Civil War: Royalist forces defeated the Parliamentarians at the Battle of Roundway Down near Devizes, Wiltshire.
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English Civil War: Royalist forces defeated the Parliamentarians at the Battle of Roundway Down near Devizes, Wiltshire.

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Anglo–Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company repelled a fleet of Spanish and Maltese galleys  at the Battle of Pantelleria.
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Anglo–Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company repelled a fleet of Spanish and Maltese galleys at the Battle of Pantelleria.

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Livonian Crusade: Samogitian forces defeated Teutonic knights and the Livonian Order at the Battle of Durbe.
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Livonian Crusade: Samogitian forces defeated Teutonic knights and the Livonian Order at the Battle of Durbe.

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Former president of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania.
events2024

Former president of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania.

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After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru in California, where she had drowned.
events2020

After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru in California, where she had drowned.

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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May.
events2016

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May.

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Germany wins the FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final 1–0 after extra time.
events2014

Germany wins the FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final 1–0 after extra time.

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Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan.
events2013

Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan.

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Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130.
events2011

Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130.

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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations.
events2011

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations.

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Noar Linhas Aéreas Flight 4896 crashes in Boa Viagem, Recife, killing all 16 people on board.
events2011

Noar Linhas Aéreas Flight 4896 crashes in Boa Viagem, Recife, killing all 16 people on board.

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Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001.
events2008

Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001.

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French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press.
events2003

French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press.

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Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite.
events1995

Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite.

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Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history.
events1990

Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history.

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The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney.
events1985

The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney.

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Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon.
events1985

Vice President George H. W. Bush becomes the Acting President for the day when President Ronald Reagan undergoes surgery to remove polyps from his colon.

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Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War.
events1977

Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War.

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Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil, New York City experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting.
events1977

Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil, New York City experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting.

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Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee.
events1973

Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee.

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In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics.
events1962

In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics.

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events1956

The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence.

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Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland.
events1951

Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland.

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World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers.
events1941

World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers.

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The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay.
events1930

The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay.

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The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight.
events1919

The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight.

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The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts.
events1913

The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts.

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Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire.
events1878

Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire.

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American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history.
events1863

American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history.

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events1854

In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon.

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The Charleston Workhouse Slave Rebellion began in Charleston, South Carolina, United States.
events1849

The Charleston Workhouse Slave Rebellion began in Charleston, South Carolina, United States.

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Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law is adopted in Wallachia, one of the two Danubian Principalities that were to become the basis of Romania.
events1831

Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law is adopted in Wallachia, one of the two Danubian Principalities that were to become the basis of Romania.

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The General Assembly's Institution, now the Scottish Church College, one of the pioneering institutions that ushered the Bengali Renaissance, is founded by Alexander Duff and Raja Ram Mohan Roy, in Calcutta, India.
events1830

The General Assembly's Institution, now the Scottish Church College, one of the pioneering institutions that ushered the Bengali Renaissance, is founded by Alexander Duff and Raja Ram Mohan Roy, in Calcutta, India.

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The Carabinieri, the national gendarmerie of Italy, is established.
events1814

The Carabinieri, the national gendarmerie of Italy, is established.

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The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins.
events1794

The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins.

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The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new states and limits the expansion of slavery.
events1787

The Congress of the Confederation enacts the Northwest Ordinance establishing governing rules for the Northwest Territory. It also establishes procedures for the admission of new states and limits the expansion of slavery.

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Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated.
events1690

Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated.

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English Civil War: Battle of Roundway Down: In England, Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester, commanding the Royalist forces, heavily defeats the Parliamentarian forces led by Sir William Waller.
events1643

English Civil War: Battle of Roundway Down: In England, Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester, commanding the Royalist forces, heavily defeats the Parliamentarian forces led by Sir William Waller.

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Anglo–Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria.
events1586

Anglo–Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria.

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Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months.
events1573

Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months.

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Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines.
events1558

Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines.

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Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated.
events1402

Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated.

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The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
events1260

The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania

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Coronation of Alexander III as King of Scots.
events1249

Coronation of Alexander III as King of Scots.

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William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173–74, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Henry II of England.
events1174

William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173–74, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Henry II of England.

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Lamine Yamal, Spanish footballer
births2007

Lamine Yamal, Spanish footballer

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Wyatt Oleff, American actor
births2003

Wyatt Oleff, American actor

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births2003

Mason Teague, Australian rugby league player

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Deborah Medrado, Brazilian rhythmic gymnast
births2002

Deborah Medrado, Brazilian rhythmic gymnast

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Kim Sin-jin, South Korean footballer
births2001

Kim Sin-jin, South Korean footballer

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Josh Hines-Allen, American football player
births1997

Josh Hines-Allen, American football player

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Leo Howard, American actor and martial artist
births1997

Leo Howard, American actor and martial artist

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Cody Bellinger, American baseball player
births1995

Cody Bellinger, American baseball player

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Dante Exum, Australian basketball player
births1995

Dante Exum, Australian basketball player

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Dan Bentley, English footballer
births1993

Dan Bentley, English footballer

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Rich the Kid, American rapper
births1992

Rich the Kid, American rapper

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births1992

Elise Matthysen, Belgian swimmer

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Tyler Skaggs, American baseball player (died 2019)
births1991

Tyler Skaggs, American baseball player (died 2019)

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Kieran Foran, New Zealand rugby league player
births1990

Kieran Foran, New Zealand rugby league player

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Eduardo Salvio, Argentinian footballer
births1990

Eduardo Salvio, Argentinian footballer

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Leon Bridges, American soul singer, songwriter and record producer
births1989

Leon Bridges, American soul singer, songwriter and record producer

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Charis Giannopoulos, Greek basketball player
births1989

Charis Giannopoulos, Greek basketball player

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births1988

Marcos Paulo Gelmini Gomes, Brazilian-Italian footballer

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Colton Haynes, American actor, model and singer
births1988

Colton Haynes, American actor, model and singer

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DJ LeMahieu, American baseball player
births1988

DJ LeMahieu, American baseball player

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Steven R. McQueen, American actor and model
births1988

Steven R. McQueen, American actor and model

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Raúl Spank, German high jumper
births1988

Raúl Spank, German high jumper

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Tulisa, English singer-songwriter and actress
births1988

Tulisa, English singer-songwriter and actress

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Trell Kimmons, American sprinter
births1985

Trell Kimmons, American sprinter

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Guillermo Ochoa, Mexican footballer
births1985

Guillermo Ochoa, Mexican footballer

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Charlotte Dujardin, English equestrian
births1985

Charlotte Dujardin, English equestrian

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Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer
births1985

Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer

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Ida Maria, Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist
births1984

Ida Maria, Norwegian singer-songwriter and guitarist

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births1984

Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer

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Kristof Beyens, Belgian sprinter
births1983

Kristof Beyens, Belgian sprinter

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births1983

Marco Pomante, Italian footballer

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Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler
births1983

Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler

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Shin-Soo Choo, South Korean baseball player
births1982

Shin-Soo Choo, South Korean baseball player

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Simon Clist, English footballer
births1982

Simon Clist, English footballer

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births1982

Dominic Isaacs, South African footballer

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births1982

Nick Kenny, Australian rugby league player

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Yadier Molina, Puerto Rican baseball player
births1982

Yadier Molina, Puerto Rican baseball player

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Ágnes Kovács, Hungarian swimmer
births1981

Ágnes Kovács, Hungarian swimmer

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Mirco Lorenzetto, Italian cyclist
births1981

Mirco Lorenzetto, Italian cyclist

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Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer
births1979

Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer

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Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer
births1979

Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer

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births1979

Libuše Průšová, Czech tennis player

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births1979

Lucinda Ruh, Swiss figure skater and coach

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Ryan Ludwick, American baseball player
births1978

Ryan Ludwick, American baseball player

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Prodromos Nikolaidis, Greek basketball player
births1978

Prodromos Nikolaidis, Greek basketball player

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Chris Horn, American football player
births1977

Chris Horn, American football player

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Sheldon Souray, Canadian ice hockey player
births1976

Sheldon Souray, Canadian ice hockey player

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Diego Spotorno, Ecuadorian actor
births1975

Diego Spotorno, Ecuadorian actor

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births1975

Mariada Pieridi, Cypriot singer-songwriter

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Deborah Cox, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress
births1974

Deborah Cox, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress

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Jarno Trulli, Italian race car driver
births1974

Jarno Trulli, Italian race car driver

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Sean Waltman, American professional wrestler
births1972

Sean Waltman, American professional wrestler

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MF Doom, English-American rapper (died 2020)
births1971

MF Doom, English-American rapper (died 2020)

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births1971

Mark Neeld, Australian footballer and coach

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births1970

Andrei Tivontchik, German pole vaulter and trainer

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births1969

Brad Godden, Australian rugby league player

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Ken Jeong, American actor, comedian, and physician
births1969

Ken Jeong, American actor, comedian, and physician

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Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician
births1969

Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician

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Richard Marles, Australian lawyer and politician, 50th Australian Minister for Trade and Investment
births1967

Richard Marles, Australian lawyer and politician, 50th Australian Minister for Trade and Investment

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Mark McGowan, Australian politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia
births1967

Mark McGowan, Australian politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia

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Gerald Levert, American R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (died 2006)
births1966

Gerald Levert, American R&B singer-songwriter, producer, and actor (died 2006)

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Natalia Luis-Bassa, Venezuelan-English conductor and educator
births1966

Natalia Luis-Bassa, Venezuelan-English conductor and educator

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Eileen Ivers, American fiddler
births1965

Eileen Ivers, American fiddler

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Akina Nakamori, Japanese singer and actress
births1965

Akina Nakamori, Japanese singer and actress

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Colin van der Voort, Australian rugby league player
births1965

Colin van der Voort, Australian rugby league player

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Charlie Hides, American drag queen and comedian
births1964

Charlie Hides, American drag queen and comedian

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Paul Thorn, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
births1964

Paul Thorn, American singer-songwriter and guitarist

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Parker Bohn III, American bowler
births1963

Parker Bohn III, American bowler

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Neal Foulds, English snooker player and sportscaster
births1963

Neal Foulds, English snooker player and sportscaster

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Kenny Johnson, American actor, producer, and model
births1963

Kenny Johnson, American actor, producer, and model

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Tom Kenny, American voice actor and screenwriter
births1962

Tom Kenny, American voice actor and screenwriter

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Rhonda Vincent, American singer-songwriter and mandolin player
births1962

Rhonda Vincent, American singer-songwriter and mandolin player

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births1961

Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014)

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Anders Jarryd, Swedish tennis player
births1961

Anders Jarryd, Swedish tennis player

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Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician
births1961

Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician

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births1961

Stelios Manolas, Greek footballer and manager

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Tim Watson, Australian footballer, coach, and journalist
births1961

Tim Watson, Australian footballer, coach, and journalist

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births1960

Robert Abraham, American football player

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Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter
births1960

Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter

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births1960

Curtis Rouse, American football player (died 2013)

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births1959

Richard Leman, English field hockey player

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Fuziah Salleh, Malaysian politician
births1959

Fuziah Salleh, Malaysian politician

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Thierry Boutsen, Belgian race car driver and businessman
births1957

Thierry Boutsen, Belgian race car driver and businessman

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Cameron Crowe, American director, producer, and screenwriter
births1957

Cameron Crowe, American director, producer, and screenwriter

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Mark Mendoza, American bass player and songwriter
births1956

Mark Mendoza, American bass player and songwriter

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Michael Spinks, American boxer
births1956

Michael Spinks, American boxer

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births1954

Ray Bright, Australian cricketer

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Louise Mandrell, American singer-songwriter and actress
births1954

Louise Mandrell, American singer-songwriter and actress

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Gil Birmingham, American actor
births1953

Gil Birmingham, American actor

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David Thompson, American basketball player
births1953

David Thompson, American basketball player

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Rob Bishop, American educator and politician
births1951

Rob Bishop, American educator and politician

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Didi Conn, American actress and singer
births1951

Didi Conn, American actress and singer

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George Nelson, American astronomer and astronaut
births1950

George Nelson, American astronomer and astronaut

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Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China
births1950

Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China

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Jurelang Zedkaia, Marshallese politician, 5th President of the Marshall Islands (died 2015)
births1950

Jurelang Zedkaia, Marshallese politician, 5th President of the Marshall Islands (died 2015)

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births1949

Bryan Murray, Irish actor

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Catherine Breillat, French director and screenwriter
births1948

Catherine Breillat, French director and screenwriter

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Tony Kornheiser, American television sports talk show host and former sportswriter
births1948

Tony Kornheiser, American television sports talk show host and former sportswriter

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Bob Kauffman, American basketball player and coach (died 2015)
births1946

Bob Kauffman, American basketball player and coach (died 2015)

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Cheech Marin, American actor and comedian
births1946

Cheech Marin, American actor and comedian

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Ashley Mallett, Australian cricketer and author (died 2021)
births1945

Ashley Mallett, Australian cricketer and author (died 2021)

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births1944

Eric Freeman, Australian cricketer (died 2020)

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births1944

Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991)

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Ernő Rubik, Hungarian game designer, architect, and educator, invented the Rubik's Cube
births1944

Ernő Rubik, Hungarian game designer, architect, and educator, invented the Rubik's Cube

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Chris Serle, English journalist and actor (died 2024)
births1943

Chris Serle, English journalist and actor (died 2024)

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Harrison Ford, American actor and producer
births1942

Harrison Ford, American actor and producer

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Roger McGuinn, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
births1942

Roger McGuinn, American singer-songwriter and guitarist

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Grahame Corling, Australian cricketer
births1941

Grahame Corling, Australian cricketer

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Robert Forster, American actor and producer (died 2019)
births1941

Robert Forster, American actor and producer (died 2019)

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Ehud Manor, Israeli songwriter and translator (died 2005)
births1941

Ehud Manor, Israeli songwriter and translator (died 2005)

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Jacques Perrin, French actor, director, and producer (died 2022)
births1941

Jacques Perrin, French actor, director, and producer (died 2022)

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births1940

Tom Lichtenberg, American football player and coach (died 2013)

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Paul Prudhomme, American chef and author (died 2015)
births1940

Paul Prudhomme, American chef and author (died 2015)

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Patrick Stewart, English actor, director, and producer
births1940

Patrick Stewart, English actor, director, and producer

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Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013)
births1939

Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013)

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births1937

Ghillean Prance, English botanist and ecologist

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Albert Ayler, American saxophonist and composer (died 1970)
births1936

Albert Ayler, American saxophonist and composer (died 1970)

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Jack Kemp, American football player and politician, 9th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (died 2009)
births1935

Jack Kemp, American football player and politician, 9th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (died 2009)

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births1935

Earl Lovelace, Trinidadian journalist, author, and playwright

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Kurt Westergaard, Danish cartoonist (died 2021)
births1935

Kurt Westergaard, Danish cartoonist (died 2021)

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Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002)
births1934

Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002)

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births1934

Gordon Lee, English footballer and manager (died 2022)

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Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate
births1934

Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate

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Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut
births1934

Aleksei Yeliseyev, Russian engineer and astronaut

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David Storey, English author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 2017)
births1933

David Storey, English author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 2017)

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Piero Manzoni, Italian artist (died 1963)
births1933

Piero Manzoni, Italian artist (died 1963)

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Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023)
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Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023)

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Per Nørgård, Danish composer and music theorist (died 2025)
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Per Nørgård, Danish composer and music theorist (died 2025)

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Frank Ramsey, American basketball player and coach (died 2018)
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Frank Ramsey, American basketball player and coach (died 2018)

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Sam Greenlee, American author and poet (died 2014)

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Naomi Shemer, Israeli singer-songwriter (died 2004)
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Naomi Shemer, Israeli singer-songwriter (died 2004)

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Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006)
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Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006)

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Svein Ellingsen, Norwegian visual artist and hymnist (died 2020)

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Bob Crane, American actor (died 1978)
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Bob Crane, American actor (died 1978)

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Sven Davidson, Swedish-American tennis player (died 2008)
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Sven Davidson, Swedish-American tennis player (died 2008)

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Johnny Gilbert, American game show host and announcer
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Johnny Gilbert, American game show host and announcer

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Al Rex, American musician (died 2020)
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Al Rex, American musician (died 2020)

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Simone Veil, French lawyer and politician, President of the European Parliament (died 2017)
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Simone Veil, French lawyer and politician, President of the European Parliament (died 2017)

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Ian Reed, Australian discus thrower (died 2020)

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Robert H. Justman, American director, producer, and production manager (died 2008)
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Robert H. Justman, American director, producer, and production manager (died 2008)

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T. Loren Christianson, American politician (died 2019)

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Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020)

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Suzanne Zimmerman, American competition swimmer and Olympic medalist (died 2021)
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Suzanne Zimmerman, American competition swimmer and Olympic medalist (died 2021)

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Huang Zongying, Chinese actress and writer (died 2020)
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Huang Zongying, Chinese actress and writer (died 2020)

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Ashley Bryan, American children's book author and illustrator (died 2022)
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Ashley Bryan, American children's book author and illustrator (died 2022)

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Colonel James H. Harvey, US Army Air Force (later US Air Force) fighter pilot and Tuskegee Airman.
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Colonel James H. Harvey, US Army Air Force (later US Air Force) fighter pilot and Tuskegee Airman.

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Leslie Brooks, American actress (died 2011)
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Leslie Brooks, American actress (died 2011)

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Anker Jørgensen, Danish trade union leader and politician, 16th Prime Minister of Denmark (died 2016)
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Anker Jørgensen, Danish trade union leader and politician, 16th Prime Minister of Denmark (died 2016)

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Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011)

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Ken Mosdell, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2006)
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Ken Mosdell, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2006)

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Ernest Gold, Austrian-American composer and conductor (died 1999)

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Hau Pei-tsun, 13th Premier of the Republic of China (died 2020)
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Hau Pei-tsun, 13th Premier of the Republic of China (died 2020)

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William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006)
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William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006)

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Alberto Ascari, Italian race car driver (died 1955)
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Alberto Ascari, Italian race car driver (died 1955)

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Ronald Bladen, American painter and sculptor (died 1988)
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Ronald Bladen, American painter and sculptor (died 1988)

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Marcia Brown, American author and illustrator (died 2015)
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Marcia Brown, American author and illustrator (died 2015)

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Kaoru Ishikawa, Japanese author and educator (died 1989)

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Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982)
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Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982)

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Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller, Danish businessman (died 2012)
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Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller, Danish businessman (died 2012)

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Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002)
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Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002)

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Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993)
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Lien Gisolf, Dutch high jumper (died 1993)

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Loren Pope, American journalist and author (died 2008)

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Souphanouvong, 1st President of Laos (died 1995)
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Souphanouvong, 1st President of Laos (died 1995)

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Dorothy Round, English tennis player (died 1982)
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Dorothy Round, English tennis player (died 1982)

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Tim Spencer, American country & western singer-songwriter and actor (died 1974)

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George Weller, American author, playwright, and journalist (died 2002)

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Alfredo M. Santos, Filipino general (died 1990)
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Alfredo M. Santos, Filipino general (died 1990)

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Eugenio Pagnini, Italian modern pentathlete (died 1993)

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Magda Foy, American child actress (died 2000)
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Magda Foy, American child actress (died 2000)

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Kenneth Clark, English historian and author (died 1983)
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Kenneth Clark, English historian and author (died 1983)

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Eric Portman, English actor (died 1969)
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Eric Portman, English actor (died 1969)

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George Lewis, American clarinet player and songwriter (died 1969)
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George Lewis, American clarinet player and songwriter (died 1969)

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Julius Schreck, German commander (died 1936)
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Julius Schreck, German commander (died 1936)

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Ivan Triesault, Estonian-born American actor (died 1980)
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Ivan Triesault, Estonian-born American actor (died 1980)

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Mordecai Ardon, Israeli painter and educator (died 1992)
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Mordecai Ardon, Israeli painter and educator (died 1992)

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Sidney Blackmer, American actor (died 1973)
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Sidney Blackmer, American actor (died 1973)

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Isaac Babel, Russian short story writer, journalist, and playwright (died 1940)
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Isaac Babel, Russian short story writer, journalist, and playwright (died 1940)

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Léo-Pol Morin, Canadian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1941)
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Léo-Pol Morin, Canadian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1941)

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Jonni Myyrä, Finnish-American discus and javelin thrower (died 1955)
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Jonni Myyrä, Finnish-American discus and javelin thrower (died 1955)

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Emma Asson, Estonian educator and politician (died 1965)
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Emma Asson, Estonian educator and politician (died 1965)

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Stan Coveleski, American baseball player (died 1984)
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Stan Coveleski, American baseball player (died 1984)

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Father Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town (died 1948)
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Father Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town (died 1948)

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Yrjö Saarela, Finnish wrestler and coach (died 1951)
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Yrjö Saarela, Finnish wrestler and coach (died 1951)

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Robert Henry Mathews, Australian linguist and missionary (died 1970)

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John Jacob Astor IV, American colonel and businessman (died 1912)
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John Jacob Astor IV, American colonel and businessman (died 1912)

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Margaret Murray, British archaeologist, anthropologist, historian, and folklorist (died 1963)
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Margaret Murray, British archaeologist, anthropologist, historian, and folklorist (died 1963)

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Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield, English economist and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies (died 1947)
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Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield, English economist and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies (died 1947)

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Stewart Culin, American ethnographer and author (died 1929)
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Stewart Culin, American ethnographer and author (died 1929)

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Otto Wagner, Austrian architect, designed the Austrian Postal Savings Bank and Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station (died 1918)
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Otto Wagner, Austrian architect, designed the Austrian Postal Savings Bank and Karlsplatz Stadtbahn Station (died 1918)

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Arthur Böttcher, German pathologist and anatomist (died 1889)
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Arthur Böttcher, German pathologist and anatomist (died 1889)

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Nathan Bedford Forrest, American general and first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (died 1877)
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Nathan Bedford Forrest, American general and first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (died 1877)

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John Clare, English poet and author (died 1864)
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John Clare, English poet and author (died 1864)

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Alexander Balashov, Russian general and politician, Russian Minister of Police (died 1837)
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Alexander Balashov, Russian general and politician, Russian Minister of Police (died 1837)

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István Pauli, Hungarian-Slovene priest and poet (died 1829)

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Thomas Rowlandson, English artist and caricaturist (died 1827)
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Thomas Rowlandson, English artist and caricaturist (died 1827)

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Robert Calder, Scottish-English admiral (died 1818)
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Robert Calder, Scottish-English admiral (died 1818)

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Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor (died 1657)
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Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor (died 1657)

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Wenceslaus Hollar, Czech-English painter and illustrator (died 1677)
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Wenceslaus Hollar, Czech-English painter and illustrator (died 1677)

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Roland Fréart de Chambray (died 1676)

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Pope Clement X (died 1676)
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Pope Clement X (died 1676)

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Arthur Dee, English physician and chemist (died 1651)

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John Dee, English-Welsh mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer (died 1609)
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John Dee, English-Welsh mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer (died 1609)

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Giulio d'Este, illegitimate son of Italian noble (died 1561)

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Francesco Armellini Pantalassi de' Medici, Catholic cardinal (died 1528)
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Francesco Armellini Pantalassi de' Medici, Catholic cardinal (died 1528)

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Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian general and politician, 7th & 15th President of Nigeria (born 1942)
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Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian general and politician, 7th & 15th President of Nigeria (born 1942)

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Shannen Doherty, American actress (born 1971)
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Shannen Doherty, American actress (born 1971)

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Ruth Hesse, German opera singer (born 1936)
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Ruth Hesse, German opera singer (born 1936)

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Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948)
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Richard Simmons, American fitness personality and public figure (born 1948)

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Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967)
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Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967)

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Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003)
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Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003)

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Naomi Pomeroy, American chef and restaurateur (born 1974)

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Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970)
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Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970)

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Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960)
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Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960)

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Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955)
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Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955)

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Philipp Mißfelder, German historian and politician (born 1979)
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Philipp Mißfelder, German historian and politician (born 1979)

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Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927)
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Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927)

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Thomas Berger, American author and playwright (born 1924)
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Thomas Berger, American author and playwright (born 1924)

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Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919)
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Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919)

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Nadine Gordimer, South African novelist, short story writer, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923)
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Nadine Gordimer, South African novelist, short story writer, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923)

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Jeff Leiding, American football player (born 1961)
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Jeff Leiding, American football player (born 1961)

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Lorin Maazel, French-American violinist, composer, and conductor (born 1930)
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Lorin Maazel, French-American violinist, composer, and conductor (born 1930)

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Leonard Garment,  American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924)
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Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924)

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Henri Julien, French race car driver (born 1927)

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Cory Monteith, Canadian actor and singer (born 1982)
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Cory Monteith, Canadian actor and singer (born 1982)

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Ottavio Quattrocchi, Italian businessman (born 1938)

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Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924)
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Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924)

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Marc Simont, French-American author and illustrator (born 1915)

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Warren Jabali, American basketball player (born 1946)
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Warren Jabali, American basketball player (born 1946)

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Jerzy Kulej, Polish boxer and politician (born 1940)
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Jerzy Kulej, Polish boxer and politician (born 1940)

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Richard D. Zanuck, American film producer (born 1934)
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Richard D. Zanuck, American film producer (born 1934)

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Allan Jeans, Australian footballer and coach (born 1933)
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Allan Jeans, Australian footballer and coach (born 1933)

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Manohari Singh, Indian saxophonist and composer (born 1931)

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George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930)
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George Steinbrenner, American businessman (born 1930)

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Bronisław Geremek, Polish historian and politician, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1932)
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Bronisław Geremek, Polish historian and politician, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1932)

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Michael Reardon, American mountaineer (born 1965)
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Michael Reardon, American mountaineer (born 1965)

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Red Buttons, American actor (born 1919)
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Red Buttons, American actor (born 1919)

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Robert E. Ogren, American zoologist (born 1922)

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Compay Segundo, Cuban singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1907)
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Compay Segundo, Cuban singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1907)

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Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914)
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Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914)

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Konstantinos Kollias, Greek general and politician, 168th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1901)

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Miguel Ángel Blanco, Spanish politician (born 1968)
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Miguel Ángel Blanco, Spanish politician (born 1968)

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Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905)
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Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905)

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Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, Danish businessman (born 1920)

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Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961)
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Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961)

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Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909)
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Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909)

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Martin Hurson Irish Republican Hunger Striker

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Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921)
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Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921)

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Ludwig Merwart, Austrian painter and illustrator (born 1913)

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Frederick Hawksworth, English engineer (born 1884)

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Patrick Blackett, Baron Blackett, English physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1897)
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Patrick Blackett, Baron Blackett, English physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1897)

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Willy Fritsch, German actor and screenwriter (born 1901)
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Willy Fritsch, German actor and screenwriter (born 1901)

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Leslie Groves, American general and engineer, head of the Manhattan Project (born 1896)
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Leslie Groves, American general and engineer, head of the Manhattan Project (born 1896)

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Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895)
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Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895)

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Tom Simpson, English cyclist (born 1937)
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Tom Simpson, English cyclist (born 1937)

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Photis Kontoglou, Greek painter, illustrator and writer (born 1895)

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Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915)
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Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915)

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Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter and educator (born 1907)
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Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter and educator (born 1907)

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Arnold Schoenberg, Austrian-American composer and painter (born 1874)
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Arnold Schoenberg, Austrian-American composer and painter (born 1874)

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Walt Kuhn, American painter and academic (born 1877)
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Walt Kuhn, American painter and academic (born 1877)

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Alfred Stieglitz, American photographer and curator (born 1864)
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Alfred Stieglitz, American photographer and curator (born 1864)

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Alla Nazimova, Russian-American actress, producer, and screenwriter (born 1879)
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Alla Nazimova, Russian-American actress, producer, and screenwriter (born 1879)

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Ilmar Raud, Estonian chess player (born 1913)

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Kojo Tovalou Houénou, Beninese lawyer and politician (born 1887)
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Kojo Tovalou Houénou, Beninese lawyer and politician (born 1887)

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Mary E. Byrd, American astronomer and academic (born 1849)
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Mary E. Byrd, American astronomer and academic (born 1849)

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Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, Turkish architect and academic, designed the Tayyare Apartments (born 1870)
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Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, Turkish architect and academic, designed the Tayyare Apartments (born 1870)

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Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870)
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Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870)

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Gabriel Lippmann, Luxembourger physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1845)
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Gabriel Lippmann, Luxembourger physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1845)

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Allan McLean, Scottish-Australian politician, 19th Premier of Victoria (born 1840)
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Allan McLean, Scottish-Australian politician, 19th Premier of Victoria (born 1840)

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Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866)
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Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866)

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August Kekulé, German chemist and academic (born 1829)
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August Kekulé, German chemist and academic (born 1829)

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They Even Fear His Horses, American tribal chief (born 1836)
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They Even Fear His Horses, American tribal chief (born 1836)

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John C. Frémont, American general and politician, 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona (born 1813)
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John C. Frémont, American general and politician, 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona (born 1813)

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Johann Voldemar Jannsen, Estonian journalist and poet (born 1819)
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Johann Voldemar Jannsen, Estonian journalist and poet (born 1819)

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Robert Hamerling, Austrian author, poet, and playwright (born 1830)
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Robert Hamerling, Austrian author, poet, and playwright (born 1830)

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John C. Pemberton, American general (born 1814)
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John C. Pemberton, American general (born 1814)

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Henry Benedict Stuart, Italian cardinal, pretender to the British throne and last member of the House of Stuart  (born 1725)
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Henry Benedict Stuart, Italian cardinal, pretender to the British throne and last member of the House of Stuart (born 1725)

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Jean-Paul Marat, Swiss-French physician, scientist and theorist (born 1743)
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Jean-Paul Marat, Swiss-French physician, scientist and theorist (born 1743)

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Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau, French economist and academic (born 1715)
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Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau, French economist and academic (born 1715)

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James Bradley, English priest and astronomer (born 1693)
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James Bradley, English priest and astronomer (born 1693)

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Edward Braddock, Scottish general (born 1695)
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Edward Braddock, Scottish general (born 1695)

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Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex, English politician, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (born 1631)
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Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of Essex, English politician, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (born 1631)

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Caspar Bartholin the Elder, Swedish physician and theologian (born 1585)
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Caspar Bartholin the Elder, Swedish physician and theologian (born 1585)

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Robert Shirley, English soldier and diplomat (born 1581)
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Robert Shirley, English soldier and diplomat (born 1581)

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Robert Sidney, 1st Earl of Leicester, English politician (born 1563)
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Robert Sidney, 1st Earl of Leicester, English politician (born 1563)

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Albert VII, archduke of Austria (born 1559)
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Albert VII, archduke of Austria (born 1559)

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Adam Wenceslaus, duke of Cieszyn (born 1574)
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Adam Wenceslaus, duke of Cieszyn (born 1574)

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John Wallop, English soldier and diplomat (born 1490)
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John Wallop, English soldier and diplomat (born 1490)

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Afonso, Portuguese prince (born 1475)
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Afonso, Portuguese prince (born 1475)

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Peter Parler, German architect, designed St. Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge (born 1330)
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Peter Parler, German architect, designed St. Vitus Cathedral and Charles Bridge (born 1330)

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Bertrand du Guesclin, French nobleman and knight (born 1320)
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Bertrand du Guesclin, French nobleman and knight (born 1320)

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Bartolus de Saxoferrato Italian academic and jurist (born 1313)
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Bartolus de Saxoferrato Italian academic and jurist (born 1313)

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Hubert Walter, English archbishop and politician, Lord Chancellor of The United Kingdom (born 1160)
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Hubert Walter, English archbishop and politician, Lord Chancellor of The United Kingdom (born 1160)

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Rashi, French rabbi and commentator (born 1040)
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Rashi, French rabbi and commentator (born 1040)

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Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (born 973)
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Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (born 973)

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Henry I, bishop of Augsburg

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Landulf IV, Lombard prince

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Leo VII, pope of the Catholic Church

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Huang Chao, Chinese rebel leader (born 835)
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Huang Chao, Chinese rebel leader (born 835)

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Wu Yuanheng, Chinese poet and politician (born 758)

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Rui Zong, Chinese emperor (born 662)
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Rui Zong, Chinese emperor (born 662)

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John III, pope of the Catholic Church

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