Martin Van Buren
1782–1862
president of the United States from 1837 to 1841
Martin Van Buren served as the president of the United States.
Isaac Bashevis Singer
1903–1991
Polish-American writer
Isaac Bashevis Singer was a writer who received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his works written in Yiddish.
Ryūnosuke Akutagawa
1892–1927
Japanese writer
Ryūnosuke Akutagawa was a Japanese writer known for his short stories.
Peter Sellers
1925–1980
British actor and comedian
Peter Sellers (1925–1980), British actor and comedian (1925–1980).
Hulk Hogan
1953–2025
American professional wrestler, actor and television personality
Hulk Hogan is an American professional wrestler who gained widespread recognition for his career in the ring and his work in television.
John Evans Atta Mills
1944–2012
sixth President of the Republic of Ghana
John Evans Atta Mills was a politician who served as the President of the Republic of Ghana.
Witold Gombrowicz
1904–1969
Polish writer
Witold Gombrowicz was a Polish writer known for his novels, plays, and diaries.
Fritz Albert Lipmann
1899–1986
German-American biochemist
Fritz Albert Lipmann was a biochemist who conducted research in the field of biochemistry.
Konstantin Balmont
1867–1942
Russian poet
Konstantin Balmont was a Russian poet who worked as a translator of literature.
Albert Ellis
1913–2007
American psychologist
Albert Ellis was a psychologist who developed rational emotive behavior therapy.
Georg Michaelis
1857–1936
German civil servant and chancellor
Georg Michaelis was a German civil servant who served as chancellor.
Benjamin Mkapa
1938–2020
Tanzanian politician and former president
Benjamin Mkapa was a Tanzanian politician who served as the president of Tanzania.
David Warner
1941–2022
British actor
David Warner was a British actor who performed in numerous film, television, stage, and voice roles throughout his career.
Regis Philbin
1931–2020
American television personality
Regis Philbin was an American television presenter known for his extensive career as a talk show and game show host.
Trevor Francis
1954–2023
English association football player and manager
Trevor Francis was an English association football player and manager.
Maksym Rylsky
1895–1964
Ukrainian poet
Maksym Rylsky was a Ukrainian poet who worked as a writer, politician, librettist, and translator.
Hans Hahn
1879–1934
Austrian mathematician
Hans Hahn was a mathematician who contributed to the development of topology and the philosophy of science.
Frédéric Cuvier
1773–1838
French biologist
Frédéric Cuvier was a French zoologist who conducted extensive research in the field of natural history.
Jaan Teemant
1872–1941
Estonian lawyer and politician
Jaan Teemant was an Estonian lawyer and politician who served as a state elder.
Ilona Elek
1907–1988
Hungarian fencer
Ilona Elek was a Hungarian fencer who competed in international fencing tournaments.
Maria Szymanowska
1789–1831
Polish composer and pianist
Maria Szymanowska was a Polish composer and pianist who performed as a virtuoso throughout Europe.
Constance Bennett
1904–1965
American actress
Constance Bennett was an American actress who appeared in numerous film and stage productions.
Thomas Horsfield
1773–1859
U.S. naturalist and physician
Thomas Horsfield was a naturalist and physician who conducted extensive scientific research and collections in the East Indies.
Afife Jale
1902–1941
Turkish actor
Afife Jale was a Turkish stage actor who was the first Muslim woman to perform on stage in Turkey.
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