Jim Morrison
1943–1971
American singer and poet; lead vocalist of The Doors
Jim Morrison was an American singer and poet who served as the lead vocalist of The Doors.
Theodor Herzl
1860–1904
father of modern political Zionism
Theodor Herzl was a journalist who became the primary advocate for the establishment of modern political Zionism.
Mehmed V
1844–1918
35th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
Mehmed V was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire who reigned during the period leading up to and throughout the First World War.
Michael Madsen
1957–2025
American actor
Michael Madsen is an American actor known for his work in film and television.
Robert Curl
1933–2022
American chemist
Robert Curl was an American chemist who conducted research at the university level.
Brian Jones
1942–1969
British multi-instrumentalist, founder of The Rolling Stones
Brian Jones was a multi-instrumentalist who founded the rock band The Rolling Stones.
Hipólito Yrigoyen
1850–1933
president of Argentina
Hipólito Yrigoyen was a politician who served as the president of Argentina.
Andriyan Nikolayev
1929–2004
Soviet cosmonaut
Andriyan Nikolayev was a Soviet cosmonaut who participated in the Vostok 3 and Soyuz 9 space missions.
André Citroën
1878–1935
French businessman
André Citroën was a French industrialist who founded the automobile company that bears his name.
Andy Griffith
1926–2012
American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer
Andy Griffith was an American actor who gained prominence for his roles in television and film.
Paolo Villaggio
1932–2017
Italian actor, writer and comedian
Paolo Villaggio was an Italian actor, writer, and comedian known for his extensive work in film and television.
Pancho Gonzales
1928–1995
American tennis player
Pancho Gonzales was an American tennis player who competed professionally for several decades.
Radu Vasile
1942–2013
57th Prime Minister of Romania
Radu Vasile was a Romanian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Romania.
Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
1876–1934
Prince consort of the Netherlands from 1901 to 1934
Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-Schwerin served as the prince consort of the Netherlands.
Alberto Lattuada
1914–2005
Italian film director
Alberto Lattuada was an Italian film director known for his contributions to the development of neorealist cinema.
Tadeusz Borowski
1922–1951
Polish writer and journalist
Tadeusz Borowski was a Polish writer and journalist known for his literary works.
Ernesto Mascheroni
1907–1984
Uruguayan footballer
Ernesto Mascheroni was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a defender.
Friedrich Akel
1871–1941
Estonian diplomat and politician
Friedrich Akel was an Estonian diplomat and politician who served as a foreign minister and envoy.
Lew Hoad
1934–1994
Australian tennis player
Lew Hoad was an Australian tennis player who achieved significant success in international competition.
Mordecai Richler
1931–2001
Canadian writer
Mordecai Richler was a Canadian writer known for his novels, essays, screenplays, and children's books.
Saroj Khan
1948–2020
Indian dancer and choreographer
Saroj Khan was an Indian choreographer who worked extensively in the film industry.
Nikolay Pavlovich Ignatyev
1832–1908
Russian politician
Nikolay Pavlovich Ignatyev was a Russian diplomat who served as an ambassador and minister during the nineteenth century.
Louis Durey
1888–1979
French composer
Louis Durey was a French composer who was a member of the musical group known as Les Six.
Gaylord Nelson
1916–2005
American politician
Gaylord Nelson was an American politician who founded Earth Day.
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