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Russian invasion of Ukraine: Russian forces captured the city of Sievierodonetsk, Ukraine, after six weeks of fighting.
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Russian invasion of Ukraine: Russian forces captured the city of Sievierodonetsk, Ukraine, after six weeks of fighting.

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In response to a Freedom of Information Act request, the CIA acknowledged the existence of Area 51, a secretive U.S. Air Force facility in Nevada and a subject of various UFO, and other, conspiracy theories.
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In response to a Freedom of Information Act request, the CIA acknowledged the existence of Area 51, a secretive U.S. Air Force facility in Nevada and a subject of various UFO, and other, conspiracy theories.

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Singer Michael Jackson died as a result of the combination of drugs in his body.
selected2009

Singer Michael Jackson died as a result of the combination of drugs in his body.

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The rainbow flag (original version pictured) representing gay pride was first flown at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day parade.
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The rainbow flag (original version pictured) representing gay pride was first flown at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day parade.

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More than an estimated 400 million people viewed Our World, the first live international satellite television production.
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More than an estimated 400 million people viewed Our World, the first live international satellite television production.

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Two cryptographers working for the U.S. National Security Agency left on vacation to Mexico, and proceeded to defect to the Soviet Union.
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Two cryptographers working for the U.S. National Security Agency left on vacation to Mexico, and proceeded to defect to the Soviet Union.

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The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 82 condemning the North Korean invasion of South Korea.
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The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 82 condemning the North Korean invasion of South Korea.

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The Korean War began with North Korean forces launching a pre-dawn raid over the 38th parallel into South Korea.
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The Korean War began with North Korean forces launching a pre-dawn raid over the 38th parallel into South Korea.

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World War II: U.S. Navy and Royal Navy ships bombarded Cherbourg, France, to support U.S. Army units engaged in the Battle of Cherbourg.
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World War II: U.S. Navy and Royal Navy ships bombarded Cherbourg, France, to support U.S. Army units engaged in the Battle of Cherbourg.

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Second World War: Operation Aerial, an evacuation of nearly 200,000 Allied soldiers from French ports, was completed.
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Second World War: Operation Aerial, an evacuation of nearly 200,000 Allied soldiers from French ports, was completed.

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The United States Congress passed the Mann Act, which prohibited the interstate transport of females for "immoral purposes".
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The United States Congress passed the Mann Act, which prohibited the interstate transport of females for "immoral purposes".

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Anglo-Spanish War: The largest battle ever fought on Jamaica, the three-day Battle of Rio Nuevo, began.
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Anglo-Spanish War: The largest battle ever fought on Jamaica, the three-day Battle of Rio Nuevo, began.

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Thousands of people storm Kenya's Parliament Buildings protesting the passing of the government's 2024/25 Finance Bill.
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Thousands of people storm Kenya's Parliament Buildings protesting the passing of the government's 2024/25 Finance Bill.

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The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the longest bridge of Bangladesh, Padma Bridge.
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The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the longest bridge of Bangladesh, Padma Bridge.

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Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy fighting with the Russian capture of the city, leading to the Battle of Lysychansk.
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Russo-Ukrainian War: The Battle of Sievierodonetsk ends after weeks of heavy fighting with the Russian capture of the city, leading to the Battle of Lysychansk.

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Two people are killed and 21 more injured after a gunman opens fire at three sites in Oslo in a suspected Islamist anti-LGBTQ+ attack.
events2022

Two people are killed and 21 more injured after a gunman opens fire at three sites in Oslo in a suspected Islamist anti-LGBTQ+ attack.

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PMTair Flight 241 crashes in the Dâmrei Mountains in Kampot Province, Cambodia, killing all 22 people on board.
events2007

PMTair Flight 241 crashes in the Dâmrei Mountains in Kampot Province, Cambodia, killing all 22 people on board.

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events1998

In Clinton v. City of New York, the United States Supreme Court decides that the Line Item Veto Act of 1996 is unconstitutional.

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An uncrewed Progress spacecraft collides with the Russian space station Mir.
events1997

An uncrewed Progress spacecraft collides with the Russian space station Mir.

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The National Hockey League approved expansion franchises for Nashville (1998), Atlanta (1999), Columbus (2000), and Minneapolis-Saint Paul (2000).
events1997

The National Hockey League approved expansion franchises for Nashville (1998), Atlanta (1999), Columbus (2000), and Minneapolis-Saint Paul (2000).

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The Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia kills 19 U.S. servicemen.
events1996

The Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia kills 19 U.S. servicemen.

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American rapper Jay-Z releases his debut album, Reasonable Doubt.
events1996

American rapper Jay-Z releases his debut album, Reasonable Doubt.

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Kim Campbell is sworn in as the first female Prime Minister of Canada.
events1993

Kim Campbell is sworn in as the first female Prime Minister of Canada.

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Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry Extended Duration Orbiter hardware.
events1992

Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry Extended Duration Orbiter hardware.

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The breakup of Yugoslavia begins when Slovenia and Croatia declare their independence from Yugoslavia.
events1991

The breakup of Yugoslavia begins when Slovenia and Croatia declare their independence from Yugoslavia.

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Microsoft is restructured to become an incorporated business in its home state of Washington.
events1981

Microsoft is restructured to become an incorporated business in its home state of Washington.

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The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade.
events1978

The rainbow flag representing gay pride is flown for the first time during the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade.

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Missouri Governor Kit Bond issues an executive order rescinding the Extermination Order, formally apologizing on behalf of the state of Missouri for the suffering it had caused to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
events1976

Missouri Governor Kit Bond issues an executive order rescinding the Extermination Order, formally apologizing on behalf of the state of Missouri for the suffering it had caused to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Mozambique achieves independence from Portugal.
events1975

Mozambique achieves independence from Portugal.

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Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declares a state of internal emergency in India.
events1975

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declares a state of internal emergency in India.

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Cold War: Two cryptographers working for the United States National Security Agency left for vacation to Mexico, and from there defected to the Soviet Union.
events1960

Cold War: Two cryptographers working for the United States National Security Agency left for vacation to Mexico, and from there defected to the Soviet Union.

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The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea.
events1950

The Korean War begins with the invasion of South Korea by North Korea.

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The United States Congress passes the Displaced Persons Act to allow World War II refugees to immigrate to the United States above quota restrictions.
events1948

The United States Congress passes the Displaced Persons Act to allow World War II refugees to immigrate to the United States above quota restrictions.

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The Diary of a Young Girl (better known as The Diary of Anne Frank) is published.
events1947

The Diary of a Young Girl (better known as The Diary of Anne Frank) is published.

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World War II: The Battle of Tali-Ihantala, the largest battle ever fought in the Nordic countries, begins.
events1944

World War II: The Battle of Tali-Ihantala, the largest battle ever fought in the Nordic countries, begins.

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World War II: United States Navy and British Royal Navy ships bombard Cherbourg to support United States Army units engaged in the Battle of Cherbourg.
events1944

World War II: United States Navy and British Royal Navy ships bombard Cherbourg to support United States Army units engaged in the Battle of Cherbourg.

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The final page of the comic Krazy Kat is published, exactly two months after its author George Herriman died.
events1944

The final page of the comic Krazy Kat is published, exactly two months after its author George Herriman died.

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The Holocaust and World War II: Jews in the Częstochowa Ghetto in Poland stage an uprising against the Nazis.
events1943

The Holocaust and World War II: Jews in the Częstochowa Ghetto in Poland stage an uprising against the Nazis.

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events1943

The left-wing German Jewish exile Arthur Goldstein is murdered in Auschwitz.

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World War II: The Continuation War between the Soviet Union and Finland, supported by Nazi Germany, began.
events1941

World War II: The Continuation War between the Soviet Union and Finland, supported by Nazi Germany, began.

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World War II: The French armistice with Nazi Germany comes into effect.
events1940

World War II: The French armistice with Nazi Germany comes into effect.

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Dr. Douglas Hyde is inaugurated as the first President of Ireland.
events1938

Dr. Douglas Hyde is inaugurated as the first President of Ireland.

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Colombia–Soviet Union relations are established.
events1935

Colombia–Soviet Union relations are established.

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American Civil War veterans begin arriving at the Great Reunion of 1913.
events1913

American Civil War veterans begin arriving at the Great Reunion of 1913.

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The United States Congress passes the Mann Act, which prohibits interstate transport of women or girls for "immoral purposes"; the ambiguous language would be used to selectively prosecute people for years to come.
events1910

The United States Congress passes the Mann Act, which prohibits interstate transport of women or girls for "immoral purposes"; the ambiguous language would be used to selectively prosecute people for years to come.

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Igor Stravinsky's ballet The Firebird is premiered in Paris, bringing him to prominence as a composer.
events1910

Igor Stravinsky's ballet The Firebird is premiered in Paris, bringing him to prominence as a composer.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania millionaire Harry Thaw shoots and kills prominent architect Stanford White.
events1906

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania millionaire Harry Thaw shoots and kills prominent architect Stanford White.

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The Taoist monk Wang Yuanlu discovers the Dunhuang manuscripts, a cache of ancient texts that are of great historical and religious significance, in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, China.
events1900

The Taoist monk Wang Yuanlu discovers the Dunhuang manuscripts, a cache of ancient texts that are of great historical and religious significance, in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, China.

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American Indian Wars: Battle of the Little Bighorn: 300 men of the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment under Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer are wiped out by 5,000 Lakota, Cheyenne and Arapaho, led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.
events1876

American Indian Wars: Battle of the Little Bighorn: 300 men of the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment under Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer are wiped out by 5,000 Lakota, Cheyenne and Arapaho, led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.

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A photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism.
events1848

A photograph of the June Days uprising becomes the first known instance of photojournalism.

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Virginia becomes the tenth state to ratify the United States Constitution.
events1788

Virginia becomes the tenth state to ratify the United States Constitution.

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Gavriil Pribylov discovers St. George Island of the Pribilof Islands in the Bering Sea.
events1786

Gavriil Pribylov discovers St. George Island of the Pribilof Islands in the Bering Sea.

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Maria Theresa is crowned Queen of Hungary.
events1741

Maria Theresa is crowned Queen of Hungary.

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Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is the first woman awarded a doctorate of philosophy when she graduates from the University of Padua.
events1678

Venetian Elena Cornaro Piscopia is the first woman awarded a doctorate of philosophy when she graduates from the University of Padua.

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Spanish forces fail to retake Jamaica at the Battle of Rio Nuevo during the Anglo-Spanish War.
events1658

Spanish forces fail to retake Jamaica at the Battle of Rio Nuevo during the Anglo-Spanish War.

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At the Diet of Augsburg the Augsburg Confession is presented to the Holy Roman Emperor by the Lutheran princes and Electors of Germany.
events1530

At the Diet of Augsburg the Augsburg Confession is presented to the Holy Roman Emperor by the Lutheran princes and Electors of Germany.

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War of Saint Sabas: In the Battle of Acre, the Venetians defeat a larger Genoese fleet sailing to relieve Acre.
events1258

War of Saint Sabas: In the Battle of Acre, the Venetians defeat a larger Genoese fleet sailing to relieve Acre.

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In the Battle of Fontenay-en-Puisaye, forces led by Charles the Bald and Louis the German defeat the armies of Lothair I of Italy and Pepin II of Aquitaine.
events841

In the Battle of Fontenay-en-Puisaye, forces led by Charles the Bald and Louis the German defeat the armies of Lothair I of Italy and Pepin II of Aquitaine.

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The Franks are defeated by the Burgundians in the Battle of Vézeronce.
events524

The Franks are defeated by the Burgundians in the Battle of Vézeronce.

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Kylie Cantrall, American actress, singer, songwriter, dancer, and social media personality
births2005

Kylie Cantrall, American actress, singer, songwriter, dancer, and social media personality

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Benson Boone, American singer-songwriter
births2002

Benson Boone, American singer-songwriter

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Philip Broberg, Swedish professional ice hockey player
births2001

Philip Broberg, Swedish professional ice hockey player

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births1998

Kyle Chalmers, Australian swimmer

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Pietro Fittipaldi, Brazilian-American race car driver
births1996

Pietro Fittipaldi, Brazilian-American race car driver

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births1990

Andi Eigenmann, Filipino actress

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Jhonas Enroth, Swedish ice hockey player
births1988

Jhonas Enroth, Swedish ice hockey player

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Miguel Layún, Mexican footballer
births1988

Miguel Layún, Mexican footballer

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Therese Johaug, Norwegian cross-country skier
births1988

Therese Johaug, Norwegian cross-country skier

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Aya Matsuura, Japanese singer and actress
births1986

Aya Matsuura, Japanese singer and actress

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Karim Matmour, Algerian footballer
births1985

Karim Matmour, Algerian footballer

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Marc Janko, Austrian footballer
births1983

Marc Janko, Austrian footballer

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Rain, South Korean singer and actor
births1982

Rain, South Korean singer and actor

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Mikhail Youzhny, Russian tennis player
births1982

Mikhail Youzhny, Russian tennis player

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Simon Ammann, Swiss ski jumper
births1981

Simon Ammann, Swiss ski jumper

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births1979

Richard Hughes, Scottish footballer

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Busy Philipps, American actress
births1979

Busy Philipps, American actress

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Aramis Ramírez, Dominican baseball player
births1978

Aramis Ramírez, Dominican baseball player

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births1976

José Cancela, Uruguayan footballer

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births1976

Carlos Nieto, Argentinian-Italian rugby player

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births1976

Neil Walker, American swimmer

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Kiur Aarma, Estonian journalist and producer
births1975

Kiur Aarma, Estonian journalist and producer

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Linda Cardellini, American actress
births1975

Linda Cardellini, American actress

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Albert Costa, Spanish tennis player and coach
births1975

Albert Costa, Spanish tennis player and coach

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Vladimir Kramnik, Russian chess player
births1975

Vladimir Kramnik, Russian chess player

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Michele Merkin, American model and television host
births1975

Michele Merkin, American model and television host

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births1974

Nisha Ganatra, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter

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Glen Metropolit, Canadian ice hockey player
births1974

Glen Metropolit, Canadian ice hockey player

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Milan Hnilička, Czech ice hockey player
births1973

Milan Hnilička, Czech ice hockey player

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Jamie Redknapp, English footballer and coach
births1973

Jamie Redknapp, English footballer and coach

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Carlos Delgado, Puerto Rican baseball player and coach
births1972

Carlos Delgado, Puerto Rican baseball player and coach

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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Libyan engineer and politician
births1972

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Libyan engineer and politician

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births1971

Karen Darke, English cyclist and author

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Jason Gallian, Australian-English cricketer and educator
births1971

Jason Gallian, Australian-English cricketer and educator

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births1971

Rod Kafer, Australian rugby player and sportscaster

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Angela Kinsey, American actress
births1971

Angela Kinsey, American actress

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Neil Lennon, Northern Irish-Scottish footballer and manager
births1971

Neil Lennon, Northern Irish-Scottish footballer and manager

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births1971

Michael Tucker, American baseball player

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Roope Latvala, Finnish guitarist
births1970

Roope Latvala, Finnish guitarist

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Erki Nool, Estonian decathlete and politician
births1970

Erki Nool, Estonian decathlete and politician

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births1969

Kevin Kelley, American football coach

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births1968

Adrian Garvey, Zimbabwean-South African rugby player

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births1968

Vaios Karagiannis, Greek footballer and manager

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Tracey Spicer, Australian journalist
births1967

Tracey Spicer, Australian journalist

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Dikembe Mutombo, Congolese-American basketball player (died 2024)
births1966

Dikembe Mutombo, Congolese-American basketball player (died 2024)

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Napole Polutele, French politician
births1965

Napole Polutele, French politician

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Kerri Pottharst, Australian beach volleyball player
births1965

Kerri Pottharst, Australian beach volleyball player

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births1964

Phil Emery, Australian cricketer

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Johnny Herbert, English racing driver and sportscaster
births1964

Johnny Herbert, English racing driver and sportscaster

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John McCrea, American singer-songwriter and musician
births1964

John McCrea, American singer-songwriter and musician

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Yann Martel, Spanish-born Canadian author
births1963

Yann Martel, Spanish-born Canadian author

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Doug Gilmour, Canadian ice hockey player and manager
births1963

Doug Gilmour, Canadian ice hockey player and manager

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George Michael, English singer-songwriter and producer (died 2016)
births1963

George Michael, English singer-songwriter and producer (died 2016)

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Timur Bekmambetov, Kazakh director, producer, and screenwriter
births1961

Timur Bekmambetov, Kazakh director, producer, and screenwriter

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Ricky Gervais, English comedian, actor, director, producer and singer
births1961

Ricky Gervais, English comedian, actor, director, producer and singer

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Alastair Bruce of Crionaich, English-Scottish journalist and author
births1960

Alastair Bruce of Crionaich, English-Scottish journalist and author

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births1960

Craig Johnston, South African-Australian footballer and photographer

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births1960

Laurent Rodriguez, French rugby player

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Lutz Dombrowski, German long jumper and educator
births1959

Lutz Dombrowski, German long jumper and educator

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births1959

Jari Puikkonen, Finnish ski jumper

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births1959

Bobbie Vaile, Australian astrophysicist and astronomer (died 1996)

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births1957

Greg Millen, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2025)

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Anthony Bourdain, American chef and author (died 2018)
births1956

Anthony Bourdain, American chef and author (died 2018)

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Boris Trajkovski, Macedonian politician, 2nd President of the Republic of Macedonia (died 2004)
births1956

Boris Trajkovski, Macedonian politician, 2nd President of the Republic of Macedonia (died 2004)

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births1956

Craig Young, Australian rugby player and coach

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births1955

Vic Marks, English cricketer and sportscaster

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births1954

Mario Lessard, Canadian ice hockey player

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David Paich, American singer-songwriter, keyboard player, and producer
births1954

David Paich, American singer-songwriter, keyboard player, and producer

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Sonia Sotomayor, American lawyer and jurist, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
births1954

Sonia Sotomayor, American lawyer and jurist, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

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births1953

Olivier Ameisen, French-American cardiologist and educator (died 2013)

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births1953

Ian Davis, Australian cricketer

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Péter Erdő, Hungarian cardinal
births1952

Péter Erdő, Hungarian cardinal

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Tim Finn, New Zealand singer-songwriter
births1952

Tim Finn, New Zealand singer-songwriter

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Martin Gerschwitz, German singer-songwriter and keyboard player
births1952

Martin Gerschwitz, German singer-songwriter and keyboard player

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Kristina Abelli Elander, Swedish artist
births1952

Kristina Abelli Elander, Swedish artist

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Eva Bayer-Fluckiger, Swiss mathematician and academic
births1951

Eva Bayer-Fluckiger, Swiss mathematician and academic

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births1950

Marcello Toninelli, Italian author and screenwriter

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Richard Clarke, Irish archbishop
births1949

Richard Clarke, Irish archbishop

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Patrick Tambay, French racing driver (died 2022)
births1949

Patrick Tambay, French racing driver (died 2022)

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Yoon Joo-sang, South Korean actor
births1949

Yoon Joo-sang, South Korean actor

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John Powell, American discus thrower (died 2022)
births1947

John Powell, American discus thrower (died 2022)

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Jimmie Walker, American actor
births1947

Jimmie Walker, American actor

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births1947

Paul-André Cadieux, Canadian ice hockey player (died 2024)

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Roméo Dallaire, Dutch-Canadian general and politician
births1946

Roméo Dallaire, Dutch-Canadian general and politician

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Allen Lanier, American guitarist and songwriter (died 2013)
births1946

Allen Lanier, American guitarist and songwriter (died 2013)

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Ian McDonald, English guitarist and saxophonist (died 2022)
births1946

Ian McDonald, English guitarist and saxophonist (died 2022)

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Baba Gana Kingibe, Nigerian politician
births1945

Baba Gana Kingibe, Nigerian politician

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births1945

Harry Womack, American singer (died 1974)

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Robert Charlebois, Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor
births1944

Robert Charlebois, Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor

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births1944

Gary David Goldberg, American screenwriter and producer (died 2013)

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Carly Simon, American singer-songwriter
births1943

Carly Simon, American singer-songwriter

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Patricia Brake, English actress (died 2022)
births1942

Patricia Brake, English actress (died 2022)

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Nikiforos Diamandouros, Greek academic and politician
births1942

Nikiforos Diamandouros, Greek academic and politician

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Willis Reed, American basketball player, coach, and manager (died 2023)
births1942

Willis Reed, American basketball player, coach, and manager (died 2023)

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Michel Tremblay, Canadian author and playwright
births1942

Michel Tremblay, Canadian author and playwright

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Denys Arcand, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter
births1941

Denys Arcand, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter

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births1941

John Albert Raven, Scottish academic and ecologist

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births1940

Judy Amoore, Australian runner

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Mary Beth Peil, American actress and singer
births1940

Mary Beth Peil, American actress and singer

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births1940

A. J. Quinnell, English-Maltese author (died 2005)

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Clint Warwick, English bass player (died 2004)
births1940

Clint Warwick, English bass player (died 2004)

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Allen Fox, American tennis player and coach
births1939

Allen Fox, American tennis player and coach

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Eddie Floyd, American R&B/soul singer-songwriter
births1937

Eddie Floyd, American R&B/soul singer-songwriter

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Derek Foster, Baron Foster of Bishop Auckland, English politician (died 2019)
births1937

Derek Foster, Baron Foster of Bishop Auckland, English politician (died 2019)

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Doreen Wells, English ballerina and actress
births1937

Doreen Wells, English ballerina and actress

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B. J. Habibie, Indonesian engineer and politician, 3rd President of Indonesia (died 2019)
births1936

B. J. Habibie, Indonesian engineer and politician, 3rd President of Indonesia (died 2019)

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Bert Hölldobler, German biologist and entomologist
births1936

Bert Hölldobler, German biologist and entomologist

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births1935

Ray Butt, English television producer and director (died 2013)

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births1935

Salihu Ibrahim, Nigerian Army Officer (died 2018)

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Taufiq Ismail, Indonesian poet and activist
births1935

Taufiq Ismail, Indonesian poet and activist

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Larry Kramer, American author, playwright, and activist, co-founded Gay Men's Health Crisis (died 2020)
births1935

Larry Kramer, American author, playwright, and activist, co-founded Gay Men's Health Crisis (died 2020)

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Don Demeter, American professional baseball player (died 2021)
births1935

Don Demeter, American professional baseball player (died 2021)

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births1935

Tony Lanfranchi, English racing driver (died 2004)

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Judy Howe, American artistic gymnast
births1935

Judy Howe, American artistic gymnast

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Charles Sheffield, English-American mathematician, physicist, and author (died 2002)
births1935

Charles Sheffield, English-American mathematician, physicist, and author (died 2002)

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Jean Geissinger, American baseball player (died 2014)
births1934

Jean Geissinger, American baseball player (died 2014)

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births1934

Jack W. Hayford, American minister and author (died 2023)

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Beatriz Sheridan, Mexican actress and director (died 2006)
births1934

Beatriz Sheridan, Mexican actress and director (died 2006)

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Álvaro Siza Vieira, Portuguese architect, designed the Porto School of Architecture
births1933

Álvaro Siza Vieira, Portuguese architect, designed the Porto School of Architecture

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Peter Blake, English painter and illustrator
births1932

Peter Blake, English painter and illustrator

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George Sluizer, French-Dutch director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2014)
births1932

George Sluizer, French-Dutch director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2014)

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V. P. Singh, Indian lawyer and politician, 7th Prime Minister of India (died 2008)
births1931

V. P. Singh, Indian lawyer and politician, 7th Prime Minister of India (died 2008)

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Eric Carle, American author and illustrator (died 2021)
births1929

Eric Carle, American author and illustrator (died 2021)

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Francesco Marchisano, Italian cardinal (died 2014)
births1929

Francesco Marchisano, Italian cardinal (died 2014)

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Alexei Alexeyevich Abrikosov, Russian-American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2017)
births1928

Alexei Alexeyevich Abrikosov, Russian-American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2017)

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Michel Brault, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2013)
births1928

Michel Brault, Canadian director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2013)

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Peyo, Belgian author and illustrator, created The Smurfs (died 1992)
births1928

Peyo, Belgian author and illustrator, created The Smurfs (died 1992)

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births1927

Antal Róka, Hungarian runner (died 1970)

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Arnold Wolfendale, English astronomer and academic (died 2020)
births1927

Arnold Wolfendale, English astronomer and academic (died 2020)

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Ingeborg Bachmann, Austrian author and poet (died 1973)
births1926

Ingeborg Bachmann, Austrian author and poet (died 1973)

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Kep Enderby, Australian lawyer, judge, and politician, 23rd Attorney-General for Australia (died 2015)
births1926

Kep Enderby, Australian lawyer, judge, and politician, 23rd Attorney-General for Australia (died 2015)

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Stig Sollander, Swedish Alpine skier (died 2019)
births1926

Stig Sollander, Swedish Alpine skier (died 2019)

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June Lockhart, American actress
births1925

June Lockhart, American actress

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Robert Venturi, American architect and academic (died 2018)
births1925

Robert Venturi, American architect and academic (died 2018)

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Virginia Patton, American actress and businesswoman (died 2022)
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Virginia Patton, American actress and businesswoman (died 2022)

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Sidney Lumet, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2011)

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William J. Castagna, American lawyer and judge (died 2020)

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Sam Francis, American soldier and painter (died 1994)

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Dorothy Gilman, American author (died 2012)

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Jamshid Amouzegar, 43rd Prime Minister of Iran (died 2016)

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Celia Franca, English-Canadian ballerina and choreographer, founded the National Ballet of Canada (died 2007)

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Lassie Lou Ahern, American actress (died 2018)

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P. H. Newby, English soldier and author (died 1997)

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Nils Karlsson, Swedish skier (died 2012)

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Claude Seignolle, French author (died 2018)

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Whipper Billy Watson, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 1990)

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Cyril Fletcher, English actor and screenwriter (died 2005)

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William T. Cahill, American lawyer and politician, 46th Governor of New Jersey (died 1996)

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William Howard Stein, American chemist and biologist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1980)

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Willard Van Orman Quine, American philosopher and academic (died 2000)

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J. Hans D. Jensen, German physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1973)

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George Orwell, British novelist, essayist, and critic (died 1950)

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Anne Revere, American actress (died 1990)

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Yasuhito, Prince Chichibu of Japan (died 1953)

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Harold Roe Bartle, American businessman and politician, 47th Mayor of Kansas City (died 1974)

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Marta Abba, Italian actress (died 1988)

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Georgia Hale, American silent film actress and real estate investor (died 1985)

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Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, English admiral and politician, 44th Governor-General of India (died 1979)

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Kay Sage, American painter and poet (died 1963)

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Hermann Oberth, Romanian-German physicist and engineer (died 1989)

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Shirō Ishii, Japanese microbiologist and general (died 1959)

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George Abbott, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 1995)

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Frigyes Karinthy, Hungarian author, poet, and journalist (died 1938)

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Henry H. Arnold, American general (died 1950)

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Géza Gyóni, Hungarian soldier and poet (died 1917)

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Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, German-French art collector and historian (died 1979)

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Rose O'Neill, American cartoonist, illustrator, artist, and writer (died 1944)

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Eloísa Díaz, Chilean doctor and Chile's first female physician (died 1950)
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Eloísa Díaz, Chilean doctor and Chile's first female physician (died 1950)

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Walther Nernst, German chemist and physicist, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1941)

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Émile Francqui, Belgian soldier and diplomat (died 1935)

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Gustave Charpentier, French composer and conductor (died 1956)

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Georges Courteline, French author and playwright (died 1929)

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Antoni Gaudí, Spanish architect, designed the Park Güell (died 1926)

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James Farnell, Australian politician, 8th Premier of New South Wales (died 1888)
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James Farnell, Australian politician, 8th Premier of New South Wales (died 1888)

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Gabriel Auguste Daubrée, French geologist and engineer (died 1896)

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David Douglas, Scottish-English botanist and explorer (died 1834)

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Natalia Alexeievna of Russia (died 1776)
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Natalia Alexeievna of Russia (died 1776)

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Joseph Foullon de Doué, French soldier and politician, Controller-General of Finances (died 1789)

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Francesco Araja, Italian composer (died 1762)

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Girolamo Corner, Venetian statesman and military commander (died 1690)

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John Albert Vasa, Polish cardinal (died 1634)

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Gunilla Bielke, Queen of Sweden (died 1597)

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Wilhelm Fabry, German surgeon (died 1634)

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Elisabeth Parr, Marchioness of Northampton (died 1565)

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Bartholomeus V. Welser, German banker (died 1561)

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Joanna II of Naples (died 1435)
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Joanna II of Naples (died 1435)

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William de Montagu, 2nd Earl of Salisbury, English commander (died 1397)

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Beatrice of England (died 1275)
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Beatrice of England (died 1275)

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Sika Anoa‘i, American Samoan professional wrestler (born 1945)
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Sika Anoa‘i, American Samoan professional wrestler (born 1945)

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Bill Cobbs, American actor (born 1934)
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Bill Cobbs, American actor (born 1934)

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Simon Crean, Australian trade union leader and politician (born 1949)

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Adam Small, South African writer of apartheid-period (born 1936)

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Patrick Macnee, English actor (born 1922)
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Patrick Macnee, English actor (born 1922)

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Nigel Calder, English journalist, author, and screenwriter (born 1931)

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Ana María Matute, Spanish author and academic (born 1925)

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Ivan Plyushch, Ukrainian agronomist and politician (born 1941)

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George Burditt, American screenwriter and producer (born 1923)
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George Burditt, American screenwriter and producer (born 1923)

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Catherine Gibson, Scottish swimmer (born 1931)
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Catherine Gibson, Scottish swimmer (born 1931)

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Robert E. Gilka, American photographer and journalist (born 1916)

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Harry Parker, American rower and coach (born 1935)

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Mildred Ladner Thompson, American journalist (born 1918)

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Green Wix Unthank, American soldier and judge (born 1923)

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Shigemitsu Dandō, Japanese academic and jurist (born 1913)
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Shigemitsu Dandō, Japanese academic and jurist (born 1913)

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Campbell Gillies, Scottish jockey (born 1990)

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George Randolph Hearst, Jr., American businessman (born 1927)

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Lucella MacLean, American baseball player (born 1921)
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Lucella MacLean, American baseball player (born 1921)

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Edgar Ross, American boxer (born 1949)

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Annie Easley, American computer scientist and mathematician (born 1933)
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Annie Easley, American computer scientist and mathematician (born 1933)

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Goff Richards, English composer and conductor (born 1944)

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Margaret Tyzack, English actress (born 1931)
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Margaret Tyzack, English actress (born 1931)

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Alan Plater, English playwright and screenwriter (born 1935)
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Alan Plater, English playwright and screenwriter (born 1935)

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Richard B. Sellars, American businessman and philanthropist (born 1915)

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Farrah Fawcett, American actress and producer (born 1947)
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Farrah Fawcett, American actress and producer (born 1947)

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Michael Jackson, American singer-songwriter, producer, dancer, and actor (born 1958)
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Michael Jackson, American singer-songwriter, producer, dancer, and actor (born 1958)

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Sky Saxon, American singer-songwriter (born 1937)
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Sky Saxon, American singer-songwriter (born 1937)

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Lyall Watson, South African anthropologist and ethologist (born 1939)
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Lyall Watson, South African anthropologist and ethologist (born 1939)

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J. Fred Duckett, American journalist and educator (born 1933)

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Jeeva, Indian director, cinematographer, and screenwriter (born 1963)

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Jaap Penraat, Dutch-American humanitarian (born 1918)
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Jaap Penraat, Dutch-American humanitarian (born 1918)

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John Fiedler, American actor and voice artist (born 1925)
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John Fiedler, American actor and voice artist (born 1925)

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Kâzım Koyuncu, Turkish singer-songwriter and activist (born 1971)

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Morton Coutts, New Zealand inventor (born 1904)

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Lester Maddox, American businessman and politician, 75th Governor of Georgia (born 1915)
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Lester Maddox, American businessman and politician, 75th Governor of Georgia (born 1915)

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Jean Corbeil, Canadian politician, 29th Canadian Minister of Labour (born 1934)

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Fred Trump, American real estate developer and businessman (born 1905)
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Fred Trump, American real estate developer and businessman (born 1905)

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Jacques Cousteau, French oceanographer and explorer (born 1910)
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Jacques Cousteau, French oceanographer and explorer (born 1910)

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Arthur Snelling, English civil servant and diplomat, British Ambassador to South Africa (born 1914)

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Warren E. Burger, Fifteenth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (born 1907)
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Warren E. Burger, Fifteenth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (born 1907)

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Ernest Walton, Irish physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1903)
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Ernest Walton, Irish physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1903)

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Jerome Brown, American football player (born 1965)
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Jerome Brown, American football player (born 1965)

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Ronald Gene Simmons, American sergeant and murderer (born 1940)
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Ronald Gene Simmons, American sergeant and murderer (born 1940)

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Hillel Slovak, Israeli-American guitarist and songwriter (born 1962)
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Hillel Slovak, Israeli-American guitarist and songwriter (born 1962)

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Michel Foucault, French historian and philosopher (born 1926)
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Michel Foucault, French historian and philosopher (born 1926)

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Alberto Ginastera, Argentinian pianist and composer (born 1916)
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Alberto Ginastera, Argentinian pianist and composer (born 1916)

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Felipe Cossío del Pomar, Peruvian painter and political activist (born 1888)
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Felipe Cossío del Pomar, Peruvian painter and political activist (born 1888)

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Dave Fleischer, American animator, director, and producer (born 1894)
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Dave Fleischer, American animator, director, and producer (born 1894)

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Philippe Halsman, Latvian-American photographer (born 1906)
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Philippe Halsman, Latvian-American photographer (born 1906)

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Olave Baden-Powell, British Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting leader (born 1889)
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Olave Baden-Powell, British Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting leader (born 1889)

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Endre Szervánszky, Hungarian pianist and composer (born 1911)
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Endre Szervánszky, Hungarian pianist and composer (born 1911)

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Johnny Mercer, American singer-songwriter, co-founded Capitol Records (born 1909)
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Johnny Mercer, American singer-songwriter, co-founded Capitol Records (born 1909)

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Cornelius Lanczos, Hungarian mathematician and physicist (born 1893)
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Cornelius Lanczos, Hungarian mathematician and physicist (born 1893)

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Jan Matulka, Czech-American painter and illustrator (born 1890)
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Jan Matulka, Czech-American painter and illustrator (born 1890)

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John Boyd Orr, 1st Baron Boyd-Orr, Scottish physician, biologist, and politician, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1880)
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John Boyd Orr, 1st Baron Boyd-Orr, Scottish physician, biologist, and politician, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1880)

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Tony Hancock, English comedian and actor (born 1924)
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Tony Hancock, English comedian and actor (born 1924)

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Tommy Corcoran, American baseball player and manager (born 1869)
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Tommy Corcoran, American baseball player and manager (born 1869)

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Charles Starkweather, American spree killer (born 1938)
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Charles Starkweather, American spree killer (born 1938)

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Alfred Noyes, English author, poet, and playwright (born 1880)
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Alfred Noyes, English author, poet, and playwright (born 1880)

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Muiris Ó Súilleabháin, Irish police officer and author (born 1904)
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Muiris Ó Súilleabháin, Irish police officer and author (born 1904)

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Buck Freeman, American baseball player (born 1871)
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Buck Freeman, American baseball player (born 1871)

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James Steen, American water polo player (born 1876)
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James Steen, American water polo player (born 1876)

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William C. Lee, American general (born 1895)
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William C. Lee, American general (born 1895)

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Jimmy Doyle, American boxer (born 1924)
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Jimmy Doyle, American boxer (born 1924)

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Dénes Berinkey, Hungarian jurist and politician, 18th Prime Minister of Hungary (born 1871)
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Dénes Berinkey, Hungarian jurist and politician, 18th Prime Minister of Hungary (born 1871)

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Lucha Reyes, Mexican singer and actress (born 1906)
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Lucha Reyes, Mexican singer and actress (born 1906)

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Arthur Goldstein, German Jewish left-wing activist (c. 1887)

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Richard Seaman, English race car driver (born 1913)
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Richard Seaman, English race car driver (born 1913)

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Colin Clive, British actor (born 1900)
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Colin Clive, British actor (born 1900)

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Satyendranath Dutta, Indian poet and author (born 1882)
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Satyendranath Dutta, Indian poet and author (born 1882)

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Jake Beckley, American baseball player and coach (born 1867)
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Jake Beckley, American baseball player and coach (born 1867)

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Géza Gyóni, Hungarian soldier and poet (born 1884)

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Thomas Eakins, American painter, photographer, and sculptor (born 1844)
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Thomas Eakins, American painter, photographer, and sculptor (born 1844)

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Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Dutch-British painter (born 1836)

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Stanford White, American architect, designed the Washington Square Arch (born 1853)

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Marie François Sadi Carnot, French engineer and politician, 5th President of France (born 1837)
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Marie François Sadi Carnot, French engineer and politician, 5th President of France (born 1837)

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Jean-Louis Beaudry, Canadian businessman and politician, 11th Mayor of Montreal (born 1809)

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Hans Rott, Austrian organist and composer (born 1858)

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François Jouffroy, French sculptor (born 1806)

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James Calhoun, American lieutenant (born 1845)
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James Calhoun, American lieutenant (born 1845)

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Boston Custer, American civilian army contractor (born 1848)

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George Armstrong Custer, American general (born 1839)

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Thomas Custer, American officer, Medal of Honor recipient (born 1845)

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Myles Keogh, Irish-American officer (born 1840)

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Antoine-Louis Barye, French sculptor (born 1796)

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David Heaton, American lawyer and politician (born 1823)
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David Heaton, American lawyer and politician (born 1823)

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Carlo Matteucci, Italian physicist and neurophysiologist (born 1811)

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Alexander von Nordmann, Finnish biologist and paleontologist (born 1803)

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Abdülmecid I, Ottoman sultan (born 1823)

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François-Nicolas-Benoît Haxo, French general and engineer (born 1774)

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Ebenezer Pemberton, American educator (born 1746)
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Ebenezer Pemberton, American educator (born 1746)

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E. T. A. Hoffmann, German composer, critic, and jurist (born 1776)
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E. T. A. Hoffmann, German composer, critic, and jurist (born 1776)

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Thomas Sandby, English cartographer, painter, and architect (born 1721)
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Thomas Sandby, English cartographer, painter, and architect (born 1721)

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Georg Philipp Telemann, German composer and theorist (born 1681)
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Georg Philipp Telemann, German composer and theorist (born 1681)

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Jean-Baptiste du Casse, French admiral and politician (born 1646)
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Jean-Baptiste du Casse, French admiral and politician (born 1646)

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Simon Ushakov, Russian painter and educator (born 1626)
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Simon Ushakov, Russian painter and educator (born 1626)

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Charles de Batz-Castelmore d'Artagnan, French captain (born 1611)
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Charles de Batz-Castelmore d'Artagnan, French captain (born 1611)

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Giovanni Battista Riccioli, Italian priest and astronomer (born 1598)
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Giovanni Battista Riccioli, Italian priest and astronomer (born 1598)

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François de Vendôme, duke of Beaufort (born 1616)

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Sigismund Francis, archduke of Austria (born 1630)
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Sigismund Francis, archduke of Austria (born 1630)

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Juan Pérez de Montalbán, Spanish author, poet, and playwright (born 1602)
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Juan Pérez de Montalbán, Spanish author, poet, and playwright (born 1602)

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John Marston, English poet and playwright (born 1576)
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John Marston, English poet and playwright (born 1576)

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Michele Mercati, Italian physician and archaeologist (born 1541)
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Michele Mercati, Italian physician and archaeologist (born 1541)

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Hatano Hideharu, Japanese warlord (born 1541)
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Hatano Hideharu, Japanese warlord (born 1541)

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Mary Tudor, queen of France (born 1496)
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Mary Tudor, queen of France (born 1496)

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Franchinus Gaffurius, Italian composer and theorist (born 1451)

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Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers, English courtier and translator (born 1440)
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Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers, English courtier and translator (born 1440)

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Richard Grey, half brother of Edward V of England (born 1458)

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Dorothea of Montau, German hermitess (born 1347)
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Dorothea of Montau, German hermitess (born 1347)

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Frederick III, king of Sicily (born 1272)
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Frederick III, king of Sicily (born 1272)

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Eleanor of Provence, queen of England (born 1223)

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Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester, French politician, Lord High Steward (born 1160)

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Niels, king of Denmark (born 1065)
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Niels, king of Denmark (born 1065)

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Sheng Zong, Chinese emperor (born 972)

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Æthelstan Ætheling, son of Æthelred the Unready

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An Chonghui, Chinese general

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Gao Zu, Chinese emperor (born 566)

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Christian feast day: Our Lady of Medjugorje

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