January 1
Births
559 births recorded on January 1 throughout history
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Ali al-Rida
Ali al-Rida. Shia Imam (d. 818). Born 766.
Zwentibold
Zwentibold. Frankish son of Arnulf of Carinthia (d. 900). Born 871.
Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI (d. 1503). Pope Alexander VI. Born 1431.
Lorenzo de' Medici
He ran Florence at thirty. Lorenzo de' Medici inherited control of the city's banking empire when he was twenty and ruled through patronage, intelligence, and occasional ruthlessness. He sponsored Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo. He survived the Pazzi Conspiracy in 1478 — assassins killed his brother Giuliano in the cathedral during High Mass; Lorenzo escaped wounded. He negotiated his own survival with the papacy afterward. He died at 43, of gout, in a villa outside Florence, with Savonarola preaching at his bedside.
Sigismund I the Old
Sigismund I the Old, a Polish king, strengthened the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during his reign, fostering cultural and political unity that would shape the region for centuries.
Sigismund I the Old
Sigismund I the Old, born on New Year's Day 1467. Polish king.
Huldrych Zwingli
Born 1484. Huldrych Zwingli — swiss pastor and theologian. Died at 47.
Henry
Henry — duke of cornwall. Born on New Year's Day, 1511.
Margaret Leijonhufvud
Born 1516. Margaret Leijonhufvud — swedish wife of gustav i of sweden. Died at 35.
Stephen Bocskay
As a Romanian prince, Stephen Bocskay championed the cause of Transylvanian autonomy, shaping the region's political landscape during the late 16th century.
Stephen Bocskay
1557. Stephen Bocskay was born. Romanian prince.
Friedrich Spanheim
Friedrich Spanheim. Dutch theologian. Born 1600.
John Wilkins
John Wilkins, born on New Year's Day 1614. English bishop.
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Born 1618. Bartolomé Esteban Murillo — spanish painter. Died at 64.
Christoph Bernhard
Christoph Bernhard — german composer. Born on New Year's Day, 1628.
Go-Sai
Go-Sai. Emperor of Japan. Born 1638.
Elkanah Settle
Elkanah Settle, born on New Year's Day 1648. English writer.
Christian Thomasius
Christian Thomasius revolutionized legal thought in Germany, advocating for natural law and the separation of church and state, influencing modern jurisprudence.
Christian Thomasius
Christian Thomasius. German jurist and philosopher. Born 1655.
Arnold Drakenborch
Arnold Drakenborch, born on New Year's Day 1684. Dutch scholar.
Soame Jenyns
Soame Jenyns, born on New Year's Day 1704. English author.
Johann Heinrich Hartmann Bätz
Johann Heinrich Hartmann Bätz. German-Dutch organ builder. Born 1709.
Baron Franz von der Trenck
Baron Franz von der Trenck — austrian soldier. Born on New Year's Day, 1711. Gone at 38.
Kristijonas Donelaitis
Kristijonas Donelaitis — lithuanian poet. Born on New Year's Day, 1714.
Giovanni Battista Mancini
1714. Giovanni Battista Mancini was born. Italian soprano and author.
Paul Revere
He was a silversmith who became a legend for one night's work. Paul Revere's midnight ride on April 18, 1775 — warning that the British troops were moving on Lexington and Concord — lasted maybe twenty minutes before he was captured. Two other riders finished the job. Longfellow's 1861 poem turned Revere into the sole hero, which wasn't accurate but became the story. Before and after the revolution, Revere was a skilled craftsman, a printer, a hardware merchant, a dentist, and a manufacturer of copper plates. The ride was the least of his life.
Anthony Wayne
From the United States. Anthony Wayne, american general and politician. Born 1745.
Frederick Muhlenberg
Born 1750. Frederick Muhlenberg — american minister and politician. Died at 51.
Betsy Ross
Betsy Ross, an American seamstress, designed the Flag of the United States, creating a symbol of national unity that endures to this day.
Betsy Ross
Betsy Ross probably didn't sew the first American flag. The story comes from her grandson, who told it nearly a century after the alleged event. No contemporary documents mention her. What's confirmed: Ross was a Philadelphia upholsterer who sewed flags for the Pennsylvania navy. She ran the business through three husbands, two of whom died. The flag story, verified or not, made her a national symbol. Her house on Arch Street draws 250,000 visitors a year. America's most famous seamstress, celebrated for something she may never have done.
Maria Edgeworth
Maria Edgeworth's novels explored themes of education and social issues, establishing her as a key figure in the development of the English novel.
Maria Edgeworth
Maria Edgeworth. Anglo-Irish novelist. Born 1768.
Marie-Louise Lachapelle
Born 1769. Marie-Louise Lachapelle — marie-louise lachapelle, french obstetrician. Died at 52.
André Marie Constant Duméril
André Marie Constant Duméril. French zoologist. Born 1774.
William Clowes
William Clowes. British printer. Born 1779.
Edward Dickinson
Edward Dickinson — edward dickinson, american politician and father of poet emily dickinson. Born on New Year's Day, 1803.
Guglielmo Libri Carucci dalla Sommaja
Guglielmo Libri Carucci dalla Sommaja. Italian mathematician. Born 1803.
Lionel Kieseritzky
Lionel Kieseritzky. Baltic German/French chess player. Born 1806.
Achille Guenée
Achille Guenée — achille guenée, french lawyer and entomologist. Born on New Year's Day, 1809.
George Bliss
1813. George Bliss was born. George Bliss, American politician.
Hong Xiuquan
Born 1814. Hong Xiuquan — chinese rebel leader. Died at 50.
William Gamble
William Gamble. William Gamble, Irish-born American general. Born 1818.
George Foster Shepley
George Foster Shepley. George Foster Shepley, American general. Born 1819.
Arthur Hugh Clough
Arthur Hugh Clough, born on New Year's Day 1819. British poet.
Sándor Petőfi
1823. Sándor Petőfi was born. Hungarian poet and activist.
Robert Lawson
Robert Lawson arrived in New Zealand from Scotland at 19 and built the skyline of Dunedin. Otago Boys' High School. Knox Church. Larnach Castle — the only castle in New Zealand. His Gothic Revival style stamped the city with a Scottish character that persists to this day. Lawson wasn't formally trained. He apprenticed with a builder back in Scotland and figured out the rest as he went. Over 40 major buildings in the Otago region before his death in 1902. Dunedin still looks like his work.
Robert Lawson
Robert Lawson, a New Zealand architect, designed significant structures like the Otago Boys' High School and Knox Church, contributing to the architectural heritage of New Zealand.
Ludovic Halévy
From France. Ludovic Halévy, french playwright. Born 1834.
Ouida
Ouida, born on New Year's Day 1839. British author.
John W. Goff
John W. Goff, an Irish lawyer and politician, shaped legal frameworks in the early 20th century, influencing Irish governance until his death in 1924.
John W. Goff
John W. Goff. Irish lawyer and politician. Born 1848.
Eugène-Anatole Demarçay
Eugène-Anatole Demarçay, born on New Year's Day 1852. French chemist.
Thomas Waddell
1854. Thomas Waddell was born. Thomas Waddell, Irish-Australian politician, 15th Premier of New South Wales.
James George Frazer
James George Frazer. British anthropologist. Born 1854.
Tim Keefe
Tim Keefe. Tim Keefe, American baseball player. Born 1857.
Heinrich Rauchinger
Heinrich Rauchinger. Heinrich Rauchinger, Kraków-born painter. Born 1858.
Thibaw Min
Thibaw Min, born on New Year's Day 1859. Burmese king.
Michael Joseph Owens
Michael Joseph Owens. Michael Joseph Owens, American inventor. Born 1859.
Dirk van Erp
1860. Dirk van Erp was born. Dutch-American coppersmith and metalsmith.
Jan Vilímek
Jan Vilímek. Czech illustrator and painter. Born 1860.
John Cassidy
John Cassidy. Irish sculptor and painter. Born 1860.
Dan Katchongva
Born 1860. Dan Katchongva — american tribal leader and activist. Died at 112.
Michele Lega
Michele Lega — italian cardinal. Born on New Year's Day, 1860.
Pierre de Coubertin
Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee, reviving the Olympic Games and establishing a global sporting tradition that continues to inspire athletes worldwide.
Pierre de Coubertin
Pierre de Coubertin wasn't interested in sports. He was interested in education. He believed the ancient Greek model of combining athletics with intellectual development could reform French society after its humiliation in the Franco-Prussian War. That belief led him to found the International Olympic Committee in 1894 and organize the first modern Olympics in Athens two years later. Only 241 athletes competed. Fourteen nations. Coubertin designed the five interlocking Olympic rings himself. He ran the IOC for 29 years and died in 1937 nearly broke.
Alfred Stieglitz
Alfred Stieglitz. American photographer. Born 1864.
Qi Baishi
Qi Baishi. Chinese painter. Born 1864.
Harry Coulby
Born 1865. Harry Coulby — harry coulby, american businessman. Died at 64.
Mary Acworth Evershed
Mary Acworth Evershed — mary acworth evershed, english astronomer and scholar. Born on New Year's Day, 1867.
Lew Fields
From the United States. Lew Fields, american actor, producer, and manager. Born 1867.
Snitz Edwards
Snitz Edwards, born on New Year's Day 1868. American actor.
Montagu Toller
Montagu Toller. English cricketer. Born 1871.
Mariano Azuela
Mariano Azuela, born on New Year's Day 1873. Mexican author.
Frank Knox
Frank Knox, an American publisher and politician, served as the 46th United States Secretary of the Navy, overseeing naval operations during World War II until his death in 1944.
Gustave Whitehead
1874. Gustave Whitehead was born. German-American engineer.
Frank Knox
Frank Knox. American publisher and politician, 46th United States Secretary of the Navy. Born 1874.
Harriet Brooks
From Canada. Harriet Brooks, canadian physicist. Born 1876.
Alexander von Staël-Holstein
Born 1877. Alexander von Staël-Holstein — german orientalist. Died at 60.
Agner Krarup Erlang
Agner Krarup Erlang. Danish mathematician, statistician, and engineer. Born 1878.
William Fox
William Fox revolutionized the motion picture industry by establishing the Fox Film Corporation and pioneering the integration of sound-on-film technology. His innovations forced the entire studio system to abandon silent movies, permanently shifting how audiences experienced cinema and establishing the corporate foundation for what eventually became 20th Century Fox.
William Fox
William Fox arrived from Hungary at nine, speaking no English. Garment industry first. Then a penny arcade. Then a theater. Then a chain of theaters. Then a film studio. Fox Film Corporation became one of Hollywood's giants. He pioneered the Movietone sound-on-film system that helped kill silent cinema. Then the 1929 crash destroyed him. He lost the studio, the theaters, the fortune. Fox Film merged with Twentieth Century Pictures in 1935. The name survived. He didn't. Died broke and forgotten in 1952.
E. M. Forster
E. M. Forster, born on New Year's Day 1879. British author.
Vajiravudh
Vajiravudh modernized Thailand through reforms in education and governance, leaving a lasting impact on the nation's cultural and political identity.
Vajiravudh
1880. Vajiravudh was born. King of Thailand.
William J. Donovan
William J. Donovan. American intelligence chief. Born 1883.
Noe Khomeriki
1883. Noe Khomeriki was born. Noe Khomeriki, Georgian Social Democrat politician.
Chikuhei Nakajima
Chikuhei Nakajima — chikuhei nakajima, japanese lieutenant, engineer, and politician, founded nakajima aircraft company. Born on New Year's Day, 1884.
Béla Balogh
Béla Balogh — hungarian director. Born on New Year's Day, 1885.
Wilhelm Canaris
Wilhelm Canaris. German admiral and intelligence chief. Born 1887.
Wilhelm Canaris
Wilhelm Canaris, as head of German military intelligence, played a critical role in espionage during World War II, influencing key military strategies.
John Garand
John Garand — canadian-american engineer and designer, designed the m1 garand rifle. Born on New Year's Day, 1888.
Chesley Bonestell
Chesley Bonestell. Chesley Bonestell, American painter, designer, and illustrator. Born 1888.
John Garand
John Garand, a Canadian-American engineer, designed the M1 Garand rifle, which became the standard infantry weapon for the U.S. military during World War II.
Georgios Stanotas
Georgios Stanotas, born on New Year's Day 1888. Greek general.
Seabury Quinn
Seabury Quinn. Seabury Quinn, American author. Born 1889.
Charles Bickford
Charles Bickford, born on New Year's Day 1889. American actor.
Anton Melik
Anton Melik — slovenian geographer. Born on New Year's Day, 1890.
Sampurnanand
Sampurnanand. Indian politician. Born 1891.
Georgios Stanotas
Georgios Stanotas. Greek cavalry officer. Born 1892.
Mahadev Desai
Born 1892. Mahadev Desai — indian activist. Died at 50.
Manuel Roxas
Manuel Roxas, the 5th President of the Philippines, played a crucial role in post-war reconstruction and the establishment of the Third Republic until his death in 1948.
Artur Rodziński
1892. Artur Rodziński was born. Polish-American conductor.
Manuel Roxas
From the Philippines. Manuel Roxas, filipino politician, 5th president of the philippines. Born 1892.
Mordehai Frizis
Mordehai Frizis — greek army officer. Born on New Year's Day, 1893. Gone at 47.
Heinie Miller
Heinie Miller. Heinie Miller, American football player and coach. Born 1893.
Shitsu Nakano
Shitsu Nakano. Japanese super-centenarian. Born 1894.
Edward Joseph Hunkeler
Edward Joseph Hunkeler. Edward Joseph Hunkeler, American clergyman. Born 1894.
Satyendra Nath Bose
From India. Satyendra Nath Bose, indian mathematician. Born 1894.
J. Edgar Hoover
He ran the FBI for 48 years. J. Edgar Hoover was appointed director in 1924 at 29, outlasted eight presidents, and left in a body bag in 1972. He built the Bureau into a political instrument, keeping files on presidents, senators, civil rights leaders, and journalists. He used those files as leverage. He investigated Martin Luther King Jr. for years and sent him a letter suggesting he kill himself. He denied the Mafia existed until the 1960s. He died with more power than any unelected official in American history, and left no instructions for what to do with the files.
J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover, the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, transformed the agency into a powerful force in American law enforcement until his death in 1972.
Randolfo Pacciardi
Randolfo Pacciardi. Randolfo Pacciardi, centre-left Italian politician. Born 1899.
Xavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat, a Spanish-American singer-songwriter, popularized Latin music in the United States, influencing the sound of American pop culture throughout the 20th century.
Chiune Sugihara
Chiune Sugihara — japanese diplomat. Born on New Year's Day, 1900.
Xavier Cugat
1900. Xavier Cugat was born. Spanish-American singer-songwriter.
Buster Nupen
Buster Nupen. South African cricketer. Born 1902.
Hans von Dohnányi
Born 1902. Hans von Dohnányi — hans von dohnányi, german jurist and political dissident. Died at 43.
Ethan Allen
Ethan Allen. American baseball player. Born 1904.
Vasilis Avlonitis
Vasilis Avlonitis, born on New Year's Day 1904. Greek actor.
Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry
Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry served as the 5th President of Pakistan, contributing to the political landscape of the nation during a far-reaching period until his death in 1982.
Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry
Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry. Pakistani politician, 5th President of Pakistan. Born 1904.
Lise Lindbæk
Lise Lindbæk — lise lindbæk, norwegian journalist and war correspondent. Born on New Year's Day, 1905.
Stanisław Mazur
Stanisław Mazur. Polish mathematician. Born 1905.
Manuel Silos
1906. Manuel Silos was born. Manuel Silos, Filipino filmmaker and actor.
Giovanni D'Anzi
Giovanni D'Anzi. Italian songwriter. Born 1906.
Kinue Hitomi
Kinue Hitomi. Kinue Hitomi, Japanese sprinter and long jumper. Born 1907.
Bill Tapia
From the United States. Bill Tapia, american singer and guitarist. Born 1908.
Dattaram Hindlekar
Dattaram Hindlekar. Indian cricketer. Born 1909.
Barry Goldwater
Born 1909. Barry Goldwater — american politician. Died at 89.
Dana Andrews
Dana Andrews, born on New Year's Day 1909. American actor.
Stepan Bandera
1909. Stepan Bandera was born. Ukrainian politician.
Peggy Dennis
Peggy Dennis. Peggy Dennis, American-Russian journalist, author, and activist. Born 1909.
Audrey Wurdemann
Audrey Wurdemann, born on New Year's Day 1911. American poet.
Hank Greenberg
Hank Greenberg. American baseball player. Born 1911.
Basil Dearden
Basil Dearden. British director. Born 1911.
Roman Totenberg
From Poland. Roman Totenberg, polish-american violinist. Born 1911.
Kim Philby
Kim Philby, born on New Year's Day 1912. British spy.
Nikiforos Vrettakos
Nikiforos Vrettakos, born on New Year's Day 1912. Greek poet.
Boris Vladimirovich Gnedenko
Boris Vladimirovich Gnedenko. Soviet Russian mathematician. Born 1912.
Noor Inayat Khan
Noor Inayat Khan was a princess, a children's book author, and a British spy. Descended from Tipu Sultan of Mysore, raised in Paris writing stories about animals. When the Nazis occupied France she joined the Special Operations Executive and parachuted back in as a wireless operator — the first woman infiltrated into occupied France in that role. The Gestapo caught her. She attempted escape twice. They sent her to Dachau and shot her in September 1944. Her last word was "liberté." She was 30. Britain awarded the George Cross posthumously.
Albert Mol
Albert Mol, born on New Year's Day 1917. Dutch actor.
Shannon Bolin
Shannon Bolin. Shannon Bolin, American actress and singer. Born 1917.
Jule Gregory Charney
Born 1917. Jule Gregory Charney — american meteorologist. Died at 64.
Patrick Anthony Porteous
Patrick Anthony Porteous. British soldier, Victoria Cross recipient. Born 1918.
Edgar Price
Edgar Price. American pilot and politician. Born 1918.
Willy den Ouden
Willy den Ouden. Willy den Ouden, Dutch swimmer. Born 1918.
Rocky Graziano
Rocky Graziano, born on New Year's Day 1919. American boxer.
Carole Landis
1919. Carole Landis was born. American actress.
J. D. Salinger
He published one book in his lifetime, at 31, and then nothing for the next six decades. J. D. Salinger finished The Catcher in the Rye in 1951 and spent the next fifty years in a farmhouse in Cornish, New Hampshire, suing anyone who tried to publish anything about him without permission, refusing interviews, and writing manuscripts he locked in a safe. What he wrote during those decades was published after his death. The Catcher in the Rye still sells 250,000 copies a year. He never read a review of it.
Yoshio Tabata
Yoshio Tabata. Japanese singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born 1919.
Bones McKinney
Bones McKinney. Bones McKinney, American basketball player. Born 1919.
Sheila Mercier
Sheila Mercier. Sheila Mercier, British actress, Emmerdale Farm. Born 1919.
Osvaldo Cavandoli
Born 1920. Osvaldo Cavandoli — italian cartoonist. Died at 87.
Virgilio Savona
Virgilio Savona. Italian singer-songwriter (Quartetto Cetra). Born 1920.
Virgilio Savona
Virgilio Savona, renowned for his work with Quartetto Cetra, shaped the Italian music scene with his innovative songwriting and performances. His contributions to the genre left a lasting impact on Italian pop culture.
Mahmoud Zoufonoun
1920. Mahmoud Zoufonoun was born. Iranian-American violinist.
Willie Fennell
Willie Fennell — australian comedian and actor. Born on New Year's Day, 1920.
Alain Mimoun
Alain Mimoun, born on New Year's Day 1921. French runner.
Regina Bianchi
From Italy. Regina Bianchi, italian actress. Born 1921.
Ismail al-Faruqi
Ismail al-Faruqi. Palestinian-American philosopher. Born 1921.
César Baldaccini
1921. César Baldaccini was born. French sculptor.
John Strawson
John Strawson. British general. Born 1921.
Johnny Logan
Born 1921. Johnny Logan — johnny logan, american basketball player. Died at 56.
Roz Howard
Roz Howard. American race car driver. Born 1922.
Ernest Hollings
1922. Ernest Hollings. American politician, 106th Governor of South Carolina.
Jerry Robinson
Jerry Robinson. American illustrator. Born 1922.
Valentina Cortese
1923. Valentina Cortese. Italian actress.
Barbara Baxley
Barbara Baxley — barbara baxley, american actress. Born on New Year's Day, 1923.
Daniel Gorenstein
Daniel Gorenstein. American mathematician. Born 1923.
Milt Jackson
Milt Jackson — american vibraphonist and composer (modern jazz quartet). Born on New Year's Day, 1923.
Milt Jackson
Milt Jackson, celebrated vibraphonist and composer, revolutionized jazz through his work with the Modern Jazz Quartet. His unique sound and improvisational skills influenced generations of musicians.
Roberts Blossom
1924. Roberts Blossom. American actor and poet.
Charlie Munger
Charlie Munger — american businessman and philanthropist. Born on New Year's Day, 1924.
Francisco Macías Nguema
Francisco Macías Nguema became the first president of independent Equatorial Guinea and turned it into one of Africa's most brutal states. He banned fishing boats to prevent escape. Killed or exiled roughly a third of the population. Murdered teachers; destroyed the country's intellectual class. He kept the national treasury in suitcases at his house. His nephew Teodoro Obiang led the coup that overthrew him in 1979. Nguema was executed by firing squad. Obiang took power. He's still there, 46 years later and counting.
Matthew Beard
Matthew Beard, born on New Year's Day 1925. American actor.
Raymond Pellegrin
Raymond Pellegrin, born on New Year's Day 1925. French actor.
Valentina Cortese
Valentina Cortese, an acclaimed Italian actress, became known for her powerful performances in both Italian and international cinema, leaving a lasting impact on the film industry.
Paul Bomani
From Tanzania. Paul Bomani, tanzanian politician and diplomat. Born 1925.
Kazys Petkevičius
From Lithuania. Kazys Petkevičius, lithuanian basketball player. Born 1926.
Richard Verreau
Richard Verreau, born on New Year's Day 1926. Canadian tenor.
Vernon L. Smith
Vernon L. Smith, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, advanced experimental economics, reshaping how economic theories are tested and understood. His work has had profound implications for policy-making and market analysis.
Doak Walker
1927. Doak Walker was born. American football player.
Calum MacKay
From Canada. Calum MacKay, canadian ice hockey player. Born 1927.
Maurice Béjart
Maurice Béjart. French-Swiss dancer, choreographer, and director. Born 1927.
Pat Heywood
Pat Heywood. Scottish actress. Born 1927.
Vernon L. Smith
Vernon Smith grew up during the Depression in Wichita. His mother couldn't afford a car. Scholarships carried him to Caltech, where he built a field that didn't exist yet: experimental economics. Testing economic theories in controlled lab settings, the way a chemist tests hypotheses. Economists were skeptical. The discipline was supposed to be theoretical. Smith spent forty years proving them wrong, running experiments that upended assumptions about how markets actually function. The Nobel came in 2002. He was 75 by then. The field he'd invented was already mainstream.
James Reeb
1927. James Reeb was born. James Reeb, American clergyman and political activist.
Yvonne Sanson
Yvonne Sanson, born on New Year's Day 1927. Greek actress.
Maurice Béjart
Maurice Béjart, a far-reaching figure in dance, redefined choreography and performance art with his innovative works. His influence extended beyond the stage, inspiring countless dancers and choreographers worldwide.
Ernest Tidyman
Ernest Tidyman, an American author and screenwriter, is best known for creating the 'Shaft' series, which revolutionized the crime genre and influenced popular culture.
Ernest Tidyman
From the United States. Ernest Tidyman, american author and screenwriter. Born 1928.
Gerhard Weinberg
Gerhard Weinberg. German-American historian. Born 1928.
Joseph Lombardo
Joseph Lombardo. American mob boss. Born 1929.
Larry L. King
Larry L. King. American journalist, author, and playwright. Born 1929.
Raymond Chow
Raymond Chow co-founded Orange Sky Golden Harvest, revolutionizing Hong Kong cinema and producing films that defined an era in the industry.
Raymond Chow
Raymond Chow — hong kong film producer, co-founded orange sky golden harvest. Born on New Year's Day, 1929.
Haruo Nakajima
Haruo Nakajima, born on New Year's Day 1929. Japanese actor.
Gaafar Nimeiry
Gaafar Nimeiry, who served as the 4th President of Sudan, played a critical role in the country's political landscape. His leadership influenced Sudan's direction during a tumultuous period in its history.
Jean-Pierre Duprey
Born 1930. Jean-Pierre Duprey — french poet and sculptor. Died at 29.
Frederick Wiseman
Frederick Wiseman — american director and producer. Born on New Year's Day, 1930.
Ty Hardin
Ty Hardin, born on New Year's Day 1930. American actor.
Gaafar Nimeiry
Gaafar Nimeiry took power in Sudan through a military coup in 1969 and held it for sixteen years. He nationalized banks, aligned with the Soviets, pivoted to the Americans, then imposed sharia law. Survived at least three coup attempts. His Addis Ababa Agreement in 1972 ended Sudan's first civil war — eleven years of fighting. Then he violated the agreement's terms by imposing Islamic law on the non-Muslim south, reigniting the conflict. A popular uprising overthrew him in 1985 while he was abroad. He spent the next fourteen years in Egyptian exile.
Jimmy Smyth
Jimmy Smyth, born on New Year's Day 1931. Irish hurler.
Giuseppe Patanè
Giuseppe Patanè. Italian conductor. Born 1932.
Leman Çıdamlı
Leman Çıdamlı. Turkish actress. Born 1932.
Jackie Parker
Born 1932. Jackie Parker — american football player. Died at 74.
Frederick Lowy
Frederick Lowy. Canadian psychiatrist and academic. Born 1933.
James Hormel
From the United States. James Hormel, american philanthropist and diplomat. Born 1933.
Norman Yemm
1933. Norman Yemm was born. Australian actor.
Frederick Lowy
Frederick Lowy, a prominent Canadian psychiatrist and academic, has made significant contributions to mental health and education, shaping the future of psychiatric practice in Canada.
Joe Orton
Joe Orton — british author and playwright. Born on New Year's Day, 1933. Gone at 34.
Joe Orton
Joe Orton's provocative plays challenged societal norms and censorship, leaving a lasting mark on British theater and inspiring future generations of playwrights.
Joseph Koo
Joseph Koo. Chinese composer. Born 1933.
Lakhdar Brahimi
Lakhdar Brahimi. Algerian diplomat. Born 1934.
Alan Berg
Alan Berg. Alan Berg, American lawyer and radio host. Born 1934.
Brian G. Hutton
1935. Brian G. Hutton was born. American actor and director.
Om Prakash Chautala
Om Prakash Chautala. Om Prakash Chautala, Indian politician. Born 1935.
B. Kliban
From the United States. B. Kliban, american cartoonist. Born 1935.
Don Nehlen
Don Nehlen. American football player and coach. Born 1936.
James Sinegal
1936. James Sinegal was born. American businessman, co-founded Costco.
James Sinegal
James Sinegal co-founded Costco, transforming retail with a membership-based warehouse model. His vision for customer service and value reshaped shopping habits and set new standards in the industry.
Yōko Mitsui
Yōko Mitsui, born on New Year's Day 1936. Japanese poet.
John Fuller
John Fuller, born on New Year's Day 1937. British poet.
Adam Wiśniewski-Snerg
Adam Wiśniewski-Snerg, born on New Year's Day 1937. Polish author.
Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson, born on New Year's Day 1937. American actor.
Petros Markaris
Petros Markaris, born on New Year's Day 1937. Greek author.
Clay Cole
Clay Cole. American television host and producer. Born 1938.
Robert Jankel
From Britain. Robert Jankel, british businessman, founded panther westwinds. Born 1938.
Robert Jankel
Robert Jankel founded Panther Westwinds, known for its luxury sports cars. His entrepreneurial spirit and design innovation left a distinctive mark on the automotive world.
Frank Langella
Frank Langella, born on New Year's Day 1938. American actor.
Steve Kahan
Steve Kahan, born on New Year's Day 1939. American actor.
Michèle Mercier
Michèle Mercier, born on New Year's Day 1939. French actress.
Senfronia Thompson
Senfronia Thompson. Senfronia Thompson, American politician. Born 1939.
Younoussi Touré
Younoussi Touré. Younoussi Touré, Malian politician, Prime Minister of Mali. Born 1939.
Phil Read
Phil Read. Phil Read, English motorcycle racer and businessman. Born 1939.
Frank Langella
Frank Langella, an American actor, gained acclaim for his versatile performances on stage and screen, becoming a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Asrani
Asrani. Indian actor and producer. Born 1941.
Younoussi Touré
Younoussi Touré. Malian politician, Prime Minister of Mali. Born 1941.
Martin Evans
Martin Evans. British scientist. Born 1941.
Dennis Archer
Dennis Archer. American lawyer and politician, 67th Mayor of Detroit. Born 1942.
Alassane Ouattara
Alassane Ouattara won the 2010 presidential election in Ivory Coast and had to fight a war to take office. The incumbent, Laurent Gbagbo, refused to leave despite international observers confirming Ouattara's victory. Four months of crisis. Three thousand dead. French and UN forces eventually pulled Gbagbo from his bunker. Ouattara had been an IMF deputy managing director before politics — a technocrat forced into becoming a wartime president. He governed for a decade. Economics degrees from the University of Pennsylvania don't prepare you for West African regime change.
Judy Stone
Judy Stone — australian singer. Born on New Year's Day, 1942.
Dennis Archer
Dennis Archer, the 67th Mayor of Detroit, championed urban revitalization and community engagement. His leadership helped steer the city through economic challenges and fostered a renewed sense of hope.
Anthony Hamilton-Smith
Anthony Hamilton-Smith. 3rd Baron Colwyn, British dentist. Born 1942.
Al Hunt
1942. Al Hunt. American journalist.
Country Joe McDonald
Country Joe McDonald, a key figure in the counterculture music scene, used his platform to voice anti-war sentiments during the Vietnam War. His music resonated with a generation seeking change.
Alassane Ouattara
Alassane Ouattara, President of the Ivory Coast, has been instrumental in economic reforms and stability in the region. His leadership has aimed to foster growth and development in the country.
Gennadi Sarafanov
Gennadi Sarafanov. Soviet astronaut. Born 1942.
Country Joe McDonald
From the United States. Country Joe McDonald, american singer-songwriter and guitarist (country joe and the fish). Born 1942.
Martin Frost
1942. Martin Frost. American politician.
Raghunath Anant Mashelkar
1943. Raghunath Anant Mashelkar was born. Indian scientist.
Vladimir Šeks
Vladimir Šeks. Croatian politician. Born 1943.
Ronald Perelman
Ronald Perelman bought Revlon through a hostile takeover in 1985 and turned leveraged buyouts into an art form. He collected companies the way some people collect watches — compulsively and with other people's money. Forbes pegged his net worth at $19 billion at its height. Five marriages. Hundreds of millions donated to medical research, cultural institutions, and Republican campaigns. He grew up working at his father's manufacturing company in Philadelphia and learned one lesson early: buying a business is faster than building one. A corporate raider with philanthropic ambitions.
Bud Hollowell
Bud Hollowell — american baseball player and manager. Born on New Year's Day, 1943.
Tony Knowles
Tony Knowles, as the 7th Governor of Alaska, focused on education and economic development. His tenure helped shape policies that addressed the unique challenges facing the state.
Tony Knowles
Tony Knowles. American politician, 7th Governor of Alaska. Born 1943.
Don Novello
Don Novello, born on New Year's Day 1943. American actor.
Larry Clark
Larry Clark. American director. Born 1943.
Barry Beath
Barry Beath. Barry Beath, Australian rugby league player. Born 1944.
Jimmy Hart
Jimmy Hart, known for his role as a wrestling manager and singer, brought charisma and entertainment to the wrestling world. His contributions helped elevate the sport's popularity during the 1980s.
Jeremy Hindley
1944. Jeremy Hindley was born. British horse trainer.
Zafarullah Khan Jamali
Zafarullah Khan Jamali, the 13th Prime Minister of Pakistan, navigated complex political landscapes during his tenure. His leadership aimed to address critical issues facing the nation.
Teresa Torańska
Teresa Torańska. Polish journalist. Born 1944.
Mati Unt
From Estonia. Mati Unt, estonian director. Born 1944.
Omar al-Bashir
Omar al-Bashir took Sudan through a bloodless military coup in 1989 and kept it for thirty years. During that time the ICC issued an arrest warrant charging him with genocide in Darfur. He traveled internationally regardless. Most African Union nations ignored the warrant. His own people finally overthrew him in 2019 after months of street protests. The man who'd survived every external threat couldn't survive domestic rage. He was convicted of corruption and is serving time in a Sudanese prison. The genocide charges from The Hague are still pending.
Zafarullah Khan Jamali
Zafarullah Khan Jamali. Pakistani politician, 13th Prime Minister of Pakistan. Born 1944.
Jimmy Hart
Jimmy Hart. American wrestling manager and singer (The Gentrys). Born 1944.
Jim Gordon
Jim Gordon. Former drummer for Derek & The Dominos. Born 1945.
Peter Duncan
Peter Duncan. Australian politician. Born 1945.
Jimmy Jones
Jimmy Jones — jimmy jones, american basketball player. Born on New Year's Day, 1945.
Jacky Ickx
Jacky Ickx. Belgian race car driver. Born 1945.
Victor Ashe
1945. Victor Ashe. Victor Ashe, American politician and former United States Ambassador to Poland.
Martin Schanche
Martin Schanche. Norwegian race car driver. Born 1945.
Susannah McCorkle
Susannah McCorkle. American singer. Born 1946.
Grady Allen
Grady Allen. American football player. Born 1946.
Roberto Rivelino
Roberto Rivelino. Brazilian footballer. Born 1946.
Shelby Steele
1946. Shelby Steele. American author and director.
Alain Voss
Alain Voss — brazilian-french illustrator. Born on New Year's Day, 1946.
Rick Hurst
Rick Hurst, born on New Year's Day 1946. American actor.
Rivelino
Rivelino, a Brazilian football player, became renowned for his exceptional skills and creativity on the field, influencing the style of play in Brazilian football.
Carl B. Hamilton
Carl B. Hamilton. Swedish economist and politician. Born 1946.
Claude Steele
1946. Claude Steele was born. Claude Steele, American social psychologist and academic.
Jon Corzine
1947. Jon Corzine. American politician, 54th Governor of New Jersey.
Jon Corzine
Jon Corzine, the 54th Governor of New Jersey, focused on fiscal responsibility and education reform. His policies aimed to improve the state's economy and public services.
Leonard Thompson
1947. Leonard Thompson was born. American golfer.
Frances Yip
Frances Yip — hong kong singer. Born on New Year's Day, 1947.
Paula Tsui
Paula Tsui, a beloved Hong Kong singer, captivated audiences with her powerful voice and emotional performances, becoming a cultural icon in the region.
Dick Quax
Dick Quax. Dick Quax, New Zealand runner and politician. Born 1948.
Ashok Saraf
Ashok Saraf. Marathi/Hindi Film Actor. Born 1948.
Pavel Grachev
1948. Pavel Grachev was born. Russian general.
Devlet Bahçeli
Devlet Bahçeli has led Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party since 1997. Nearly thirty years of ultranationalist politics. He holds a PhD in economics from Gazi University and spent years as a professor before entering the arena. His party has alternated between opposition kingmaker and coalition partner. Since 2018 he's been the ally keeping Erdoğan's AKP in power, trading support for influence. His critics call him a lapdog. His supporters call him indispensable. He's survived every political earthquake in Turkish politics, which is an accomplishment in itself.
Ampon Tangnoppakul
Ampon Tangnoppakul, born on New Year's Day 1948. Thai criminal.
Ian Lister
From Scotland. Ian Lister, scottish footballer. Born 1948.
Joe Petagno
Joe Petagno. American illustrator. Born 1948.
Ismael Zambada García
1948. Ismael Zambada García was born. Mexican drug lord.
Olivia Goldsmith
Olivia Goldsmith. American author. Born 1949.
Max Azria
Max Azria. Tunisian-French fashion designer. Born 1949.
Paula Tsui
Paula Tsui — hong kong singer. Born on New Year's Day, 1949.
Borys Tarasyuk
1949. Borys Tarasyuk. Ukrainian politician.
Daniel E Gawthrop
Daniel E Gawthrop. American composer. Born 1949.
Deepa Mehta
Deepa Mehta. Indian-Canadian director and screenwriter. Born 1950.
Morgan Fisher
Morgan Fisher played keyboards for Mott the Hoople during their glam-rock peak. He joined in 1973, in time for the era defined by "All the Young Dudes" — a song David Bowie wrote and handed to the band because he thought they needed saving. Fisher stuck through the messy decline and breakup. Then he moved to Japan and reinvented himself as a visual artist and experimental musician. Gallery installations from Tokyo to London. Not the typical second act for a glam-rock keyboardist. But nothing about Mott the Hoople was typical.
Tony Currie
Tony Currie. Tony Currie, English footballer. Born 1950.
Morgan Fisher
Morgan Fisher, born in 1950, is an influential English keyboard player and songwriter known for his work with the bands Mott the Hoople and Morgan. His contributions to rock music during the 1970s helped shape the sound of the era, particularly through his innovative keyboard arrangements.
James Richardson
James Richardson, born on New Year's Day 1950. American poet.
Wayne Bennett
Wayne Bennett. Australian rugby player and coach. Born 1950.
Ashfaq Hussain
Ashfaq Hussain's poetry and journalism reflect the complexities of identity and culture, enriching the literary landscape for Pakistani-Canadian voices.
Prospero Gallinari
1951. Prospero Gallinari was born. Italian terrorist.
Hans-Joachim Stuck
Hans-Joachim Stuck. German race car driver. Born 1951.
Nana Patekar
Nana Patekar, born on New Year's Day 1951. Indian actor.
Ashfaq Hussain
Ashfaq Hussain. Pakistani-Canadian poet and journalist. Born 1951.
Nana Patekar
Nana Patekar's powerful performances in Indian cinema have made him a respected figure, known for his intense portrayals and contributions to film.
Rosario Marchese
Rosario Marchese. Italian-Canadian politician. Born 1952.
Shaji N. Karun
Shaji N. Karun. Indian director and cinematographer. Born 1952.
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani overthrew his own father in a bloodless palace coup in 1995 while the old emir vacationed in Switzerland. Then he turned Qatar from a quiet Gulf backwater into a global media power by launching Al Jazeera in 1996. The 24-hour Arabic news network rattled every government in the Middle East. He also won the bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a decision that generated controversy that hasn't stopped. He abdicated voluntarily in 2013 and handed the throne to his son. One of the few Arab rulers to leave power alive and by choice.
Stephanie Faracy
From the United States. Stephanie Faracy, american actress. Born 1952.
Greg Carmichael
Greg Carmichael — british guitarist (acoustic alchemy). Born on New Year's Day, 1953.
Lynn Jones
1953. Lynn Jones. American baseball player.
Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson. American politician. Born 1953.
Alpha Blondy
Alpha Blondy. Ivorian-American singer-songwriter. Born 1953.
Bob Menendez
1954. Bob Menendez. American politician.
Richard Edson
Richard Edson. American drummer and actor (Sonic Youth and Konk). Born 1954.
Dennis O'Driscoll
Dennis O'Driscoll, born on New Year's Day 1954. Irish poet.
Yannis Papathanasiou
Yannis Papathanasiou — greek politician. Born on New Year's Day, 1954.
Gennady Lyachin
Gennady Lyachin. Russian captain. Born 1955.
Mary Beard
1955. Mary Beard was born. British classicist.
LaMarr Hoyt
From the United States. LaMarr Hoyt, american baseball player. Born 1955.
Georgina von Etzdorf
Georgina von Etzdorf. Peruvian-British textile designer. Born 1955.
Christine Lagarde
Christine Lagarde. French lawyer and politician. Born 1956.
Sheila McCarthy
Sheila McCarthy. Canadian actress and singer. Born 1956.
Ziad Rahbani
1956. Ziad Rahbani. Lebanese pianist and composer.
Royce Ayliffe
Royce Ayliffe. Royce Ayliffe, Australian rugby league player. Born 1956.
Sergei Avdeyev
Sergei Avdeyev — russian astronaut. Born on New Year's Day, 1956.
Mike Mitchell
From the United States. Mike Mitchell, american basketball player. Born 1956.
Martin Plaza
Martin Plaza. Martin Plaza, Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born 1956.
Kōji Yakusho
Kōji Yakusho, born on New Year's Day 1956. Japanese actor.
Mark R. Hughes
1956. Mark R. Hughes was born. American businessman, founded Herbalife.
Mark R. Hughes
Mark R. Hughes founded Herbalife, creating a global brand in nutrition and wellness. His entrepreneurial journey has inspired many in the health and fitness industry.
Evangelos Venizelos
Evangelos Venizelos. Greek lawyer and politician, Deputy Prime Minister of Greece. Born 1957.
Evangelos Venizelos
Evangelos Venizelos, a prominent Greek lawyer and politician, became Deputy Prime Minister of Greece, influencing the country's modern political landscape and economic policies.
Mark Hurd
Mark Hurd — american businessman. Born on New Year's Day, 1957.
Urmas Arumäe
Urmas Arumäe — estonian lawyer. Born on New Year's Day, 1957.
Ewa Kasprzyk
Ewa Kasprzyk, born on New Year's Day 1957. Polish actress.
Dave Silk
1958. Dave Silk was born. American ice hockey player.
Grandmaster Flash
Grandmaster Flash revolutionized hip-hop as a pioneering rapper and DJ, shaping the genre's sound and culture through his innovative techniques with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.
Grandmaster Flash
He invented a DJ technique that changed hip-hop. Grandmaster Flash developed the Quick Mix Theory — learning to extend breaks in songs by switching between two records at precise moments — and the punch phasing technique, which let him cut and scratch in rhythm. He grew up in the South Bronx watching Kool Herc perform and then went home and figured out the math. "The Message" in 1982, with the Furious Five, was one of the first hip-hop records to document inner-city poverty in detail. It sold 500,000 copies without radio play.
Lysa Thatcher
Lysa Thatcher's work in adult film has made her a notable figure in the industry, contributing to discussions around sexuality and representation.
Andy Andrews
From the United States. Andy Andrews, american tennis player. Born 1959.
Azali Assoumani
Azali Assoumani emerged as a key figure in Comorian politics, serving as President and steering the nation through periods of instability and change.
Panagiotis Giannakis
Panagiotis Giannakis. Greek basketball player and coach. Born 1959.
Adrian Hall
Adrian Hall. Adrian Hall, English director and former actor. Born 1959.
Jennifer Edwards
From the United States. Jennifer Edwards, american actress. Born 1959.
Azali Assoumani
Azali Assoumani. Comorian politician, President of the Comoros. Born 1959.
Abdul Ahad Mohmand
Abdul Ahad Mohmand. Afghan pilot and astronaut. Born 1959.
Michel Onfray
Michel Onfray. French philosopher. Born 1959.
Danny Wilson
1960. Danny Wilson. English footballer and manager.
Toomas Vitsut
Toomas Vitsut. Estonian businessman and politician. Born 1960.
Rayo de Jalisco
Rayo de Jalisco. Jr., Mexican wrestler. Born 1960.
Michael Seibert
Michael Seibert. American ice dancer. Born 1960.
Sam Palahnuk
1961. Sam Palahnuk. American video game designer.
Sam Backo
Sam Backo. Australian rugby player. Born 1961.
Fiona Phillips
Fiona Phillips. British journalist. Born 1961.
Sergei Babayan
Sergei Babayan — armenian-american pianist. Born on New Year's Day, 1961.
Fiona Phillips
Fiona Phillips has been a prominent voice in British journalism, known for her engaging reporting and influence on television news.
Mark Wingett
Mark Wingett, born on New Year's Day 1961. British actor.
Anton Muscatelli
1962. Anton Muscatelli was born. Italian conomist.
Sophie Thompson
Sophie Thompson — british actress. Born on New Year's Day, 1962.
Ari Up
1962. Ari Up. German musician (The Slits).
Mukesh Gadhvi
Mukesh Gadhvi. Indian politician. Born 1963.
Linda Henry
Linda Henry. British actress. Born 1963.
Lina Kačiušytė
1963. Lina Kačiušytė was born. Lithuanian swimmer.
Milo Aukerman
Milo Aukerman. Milo Aukerman, American singer and songwriter. Born 1963.
Dražen Ladić
1963. Dražen Ladić was born. Croatian footballer.
Alberigo Evani
Alberigo Evani. Italian footballer. Born 1963.
Jean-Marc Gounon
Jean-Marc Gounon. French race car driver. Born 1963.
Camila Batmanghelidjh
From Britain. Camila Batmanghelidjh, british businesswoman. Born 1963.
Juliana Donald
From the United States. Juliana Donald, american actress. Born 1964.
Clare Holman
Clare Holman. British actress. Born 1964.
John Sullivan
1965. John Sullivan. American politician.
Andrew Valmon
Andrew Valmon — american runner. Born on New Year's Day, 1965.
Ivica Dačić
1966. Ivica Dačić. Serbian politician, 95th Prime Minister of Serbia.
Anna Burke
Anna Burke made history as the 28th Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, breaking barriers for women in Australian politics and leadership.
Tihomir Orešković
Tihomir Orešković. Tihomir Orešković, Croatian–Canadian businessman, 11th Prime Minister of Croatia. Born 1966.
Anna Burke
Anna Burke — australian politician, 28th speaker of the australian house of representatives. Born on New Year's Day, 1966.
Gorsha Sur
Gorsha Sur. Russian ice dancer. Born 1967.
Derrick Thomas
Derrick Thomas. American football player. Born 1967.
Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Juanma Bajo Ulloa. Spanish director. Born 1967.
John Digweed
John Digweed, born on New Year's Day 1967. English DJ.
Tim Dog
1967. Tim Dog was born. American rapper (Ultramagnetic MCs).
Vasilis Lipiridis
1967. Vasilis Lipiridis was born. Greek basketball player.
Sharon Small
From Britain. Sharon Small, british actress. Born 1967.
Spencer Tunick
Spencer Tunick. American photographer. Born 1967.
Tawera Nikau
1967. Tawera Nikau. Tawera Nikau, New Zealand rugby league player.
Davor Šuker
Davor Šuker — croatian footballer. Born on New Year's Day, 1968.
Miki Higashino
1968. Miki Higashino. Japanese composer.
Sophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo. British actress. Born 1968.
Felix Chong
Felix Chong. Hong Kong screenwriter. Born 1968.
Joey Stefano
Joey Stefano, an American porn actor, gained fame in the adult film industry, leaving a notable mark before his untimely death at a young age.
Melissa DiMarco
1969. Melissa DiMarco. Canadian actress and producer.
Verne Troyer
Verne Troyer, an American actor and stuntman, became famous for his role in 'Austin Powers,' breaking barriers for performers of all sizes in Hollywood.
Christi Paul
1969. Christi Paul was born. American journalist.
Sophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo, a British actress, has received critical acclaim for her diverse roles in film and theater, showcasing her remarkable talent on international stages.
Paul Lawrie
Paul Lawrie, born on New Year's Day 1969. British golfer.
Nicolle Dickson
From Australia. Nicolle Dickson, australian actress. Born 1969.
Verne Troyer
1969. Verne Troyer was born. American actor and stuntman.
Shelley O'Donnell
Shelley O'Donnell. Australian netballer. Born 1970.
Gabriel Jarret
Gabriel Jarret, born on New Year's Day 1970. American actor.
Sergei Kiriakov
From Russia. Sergei Kiriakov, russian footballer. Born 1970.
Kimberly Page
Kimberly Page's dual career in wrestling and acting has made her a recognizable figure in both entertainment and sports, showcasing her versatility.
Kimberly Page
Kimberly Page. American wrestling manager and actress. Born 1970.
Sammie Henson
1971. Sammie Henson. American wrestler.
Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia
Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia — jyotiraditya madhavrao scindia, indian politician. Born on New Year's Day, 1971.
Chris Potter
Chris Potter — american saxophonist and composer. Born on New Year's Day, 1971.
Bobby Holík
Bobby Holík. Czech ice hockey player. Born 1971.
Phoebus
Phoebus. Greek songwriter. Born 1971.
Juan Carlos Plata
Juan Carlos Plata. Guatemalan footballer. Born 1971.
Chris Potter
Chris Potter's contributions to music as a saxophonist and composer have enriched the jazz genre, earning him acclaim and respect in the industry.
DJ Shadow
DJ Shadow. American DJ and songwriter. Born 1972.
Neve McIntosh
1972. Neve McIntosh was born. Scottish actress.
Barron Miles
1972. Barron Miles. American-Canadian football player.
Lilian Thuram
From France. Lilian Thuram, french footballer. Born 1972.
Garrett K. Gomez
Garrett K. Gomez. American jockey. Born 1972.
Yermakhan Ibraimov
Yermakhan Ibraimov, born on New Year's Day 1972. Kazakh boxer.
Magnus Sahlgren
Magnus Sahlgren defined the heavy, atmospheric sound of Swedish metal through his work with Lake of Tears, Dismember, and Tiamat. His precise, melodic guitar style helped bridge the gap between death metal’s raw aggression and the complex, gothic textures that brought the genre to a broader international audience.
Magnus Sahlgren
Magnus Sahlgren played guitar for three different Swedish metal bands simultaneously. Lake of Tears, Dismember, and Tiamat — doom, death, and gothic metal respectively. Three subgenres that don't always coexist in the same room, let alone under the same guitarist's fingers. He shifted between moods and tunings as naturally as switching channels. Lake of Tears' melancholic atmosphere owed a lot to his playing. He was never the frontman. Never the name on the marquee. Swedish metal's most versatile session musician, hiding in plain sight.
Shelda Bede
Shelda Bede — brazilian volleyball player. Born on New Year's Day, 1973.
Danny Lloyd
Danny Lloyd's role in 'The Shining' left a haunting legacy in horror cinema, marking him as a memorable child actor in film history.
Li Fang
1973. Li Fang was born. Chinese tennis player.
Anwar Mansoor Mangrio
Anwar Mansoor Mangrio, born on New Year's Day 1973. Sindhi poet.
Danny Lloyd
Danny Lloyd. American child actor (''The Shining''). Born 1973.
Bryan Thao Worra
From Laotian. Bryan Thao Worra, laotian-american author, poet, and playwright. Born 1973.
Christian Paradis
Christian Paradis. Canadian politician. Born 1974.
Catalina Guirado
Catalina Guirado. English model and TV personality. Born 1974.
Giorgos Theodotou
Giorgos Theodotou. Cypriot footballer. Born 1974.
Hamilton Ricard
Hamilton Ricard. Colombian footballer. Born 1974.
Sonali Bendre
Sonali Bendre. Indian model and actress. Born 1975.
Joe Cannon
Joe Cannon. American soccer player. Born 1975.
Oda Born: Future Creator of One Piece Enters the World
Five hundred million copies. That's how many volumes of One Piece have sold, making it the best-selling manga in history by a margin that isn't even close. Eiichiro Oda started drawing it in 1997 and hasn't stopped. He wanted to be a manga artist from the age of four, submitted his first work to Shonen Jump at seventeen, and spent years as an assistant before launching the series that consumed his life. Oda sleeps roughly three hours a night during serialization weeks. He's been hospitalized for overwork multiple times and keeps going. The story follows a rubber-bodied pirate captain hunting for legendary treasure across an ocean full of islands, each one stranger than the last. It's outlasted most governments formed the same year. Oda has said he planned the ending from day one. Twenty-eight years later, readers are still waiting for it. The Clinton administration was in office when this started.
Fernando Tatís
Fernando Tatís — dominican baseball player. Born on New Year's Day, 1975.
Bengt Sæternes
From Norway. Bengt Sæternes, norwegian footballer. Born 1975.
Becky Kellar-Duke
Becky Kellar-Duke. Canadian ice hockey player. Born 1975.
Chris Anstey
Chris Anstey. Australian basketball player. Born 1975.
Mohamed Albuflasa
Mohamed Albuflasa, born on New Year's Day 1975. Bahraini poet.
Georgina Chapman
1976. Georgina Chapman. British fashion designer and actress.
Tank
1976. Tank was born. Tank, American singer, songwriter, producer, and actor.
Caleb Wyatt
Caleb Wyatt. American motocross rider. Born 1976.
María de la Paz Hernández
María de la Paz Hernández. Argentinian field hockey player. Born 1977.
Andrei Stoliarov
Andrei Stoliarov. Russian tennis player. Born 1977.
Jerry Yan
Jerry Yan. Taiwanese actor and singer (F4). Born 1977.
Bobby Roode
Bobby Roode. Canadian wrestler. Born 1977.
Hasan Salihamidžić
Hasan Salihamidžić — bosnian footballer. Born on New Year's Day, 1977.
Leoš Friedl
From Czechia. Leoš Friedl, czech tennis player. Born 1977.
Bobby Roode
Bobby Roode's achievements in professional wrestling have established him as a celebrated athlete, recognized for his skill and charisma in the ring.
Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda
Paramahamsa Sri Nithyananda. Indian spiritualist. Born 1978.
Nina Bott
Nina Bott, born on New Year's Day 1978. German actress.
Tarik O'Regan
Tarik O'Regan. British composer. Born 1978.
Vidya Balan
1978. Vidya Balan was born. Indian model and actress.
Philip Mulryne
From Ireland. Philip Mulryne, irish footballer. Born 1978.
Arilson Chiorato
Arilson Chiorato. Arilson Chiorato, Brazilian politician. Born 1978.
Koichi Domoto
Koichi Domoto, a prominent Japanese singer-songwriter and actor, gained fame as a member of KinKi Kids, influencing J-pop culture since his rise in the late 1990s.
Brody Dalle
Brody Dalle fronted punk bands in Melbourne at 16. Moved to LA, married Tim Armstrong of Rancid at 18, and formed The Distillers — a band that sounded like it was trying to break through the speakers. "Drain the Blood" and "City of Angels" hit with a rawness the early-2000s punk revival needed. Her marriage to Armstrong ended publicly; tabloid coverage nearly drowned the music. She married Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age in 2007 and eventually went solo. The Distillers broke up. The punk credentials stayed.
Koichi Domoto
Koichi Domoto. Japanese singer-songwriter and actor (KinKi Kids). Born 1979.
Fadi El Khatib
1979. Fadi El Khatib. Lebanese basketball player.
Kathryn Thomas
Kathryn Thomas — irish television presenter. Born on New Year's Day, 1979.
Vidya Balan
Vidya Balan. Vidya Balan, Indian actress. Born 1979.
Brody Dalle
Brody Dalle redefined the sound of modern punk, fronting The Distillers with a gravel-voiced intensity that cut through the polished pop-punk of the early 2000s. Her raw, aggressive songwriting brought a visceral edge back to the genre, influencing a generation of musicians to prioritize authentic grit over commercial appeal.
Daniil Sapljoshin
Daniil Sapljoshin. Estonian kickboxer. Born 1980.
Karina Jacobsgaard
From Denmark. Karina Jacobsgaard, danish tennis player. Born 1980.
Richie Faulkner
Richie Faulkner. British guitarist (Judas Priest). Born 1980.
Elin Nordegren
Elin Nordegren. Swedish-American model. Born 1980.
Lazaros Agadakos
1980. Lazaros Agadakos was born. Greek basketball player.
Abdülkadir Koçak
Abdülkadir Koçak, born on New Year's Day 1981. Turkish boxer.
Mladen Petrić
Mladen Petrić. Croatian footballer. Born 1981.
Zsolt Baumgartner
1981. Zsolt Baumgartner. Hungarian race car driver.
Eden Riegel
1981. Eden Riegel was born. American actress.
Jacqui Maxwell
Jacqui Maxwell. Australian actress. Born 1981.
Jonas Armstrong
Jonas Armstrong. Irish-British actor. Born 1981.
Egidio Arévalo
Egidio Arévalo. Egidio Arévalo, Uruguayan footballer. Born 1982.
Luke Rodgers
Luke Rodgers. English footballer. Born 1982.
David Nalbandian
David Nalbandian. Argentinian tennis player. Born 1982.
Emi Kobayashi
Emi Kobayashi, born on New Year's Day 1983. Japanese model.
Ali Bastian
Ali Bastian. English actress and model. Born 1983.
Thomas Morrison
Thomas Morrison, born on New Year's Day 1983. British actor.
Park Sung-Hyun
1983. Park Sung-Hyun. South Korean archer.
Calum Davenport
Calum Davenport. English footballer. Born 1983.
Alok Kapali
Alok Kapali. Bangladeshi cricketer. Born 1984.
Michael Witt
1984. Michael Witt. Australian rugby player.
Stefano Pastrello
Stefano Pastrello. Italian footballer. Born 1984.
Mohammed Ghaddar
From Lebanon. Mohammed Ghaddar, lebanese footballer. Born 1984.
Rubens Sambueza
Rubens Sambueza. Argentinian footballer. Born 1984.
Fernando San Emeterio
Fernando San Emeterio. Fernando San Emeterio, Spanish basketball player. Born 1984.
Christian Eigler
1984. Christian Eigler was born. German footballer.
Cheung Kin Fung
Cheung Kin Fung — hong kong footballer. Born on New Year's Day, 1984.
Paolo Guerrero
Paolo Guerrero. Peruvian footballer. Born 1984.
Shareefa
Shareefa. American singer. Born 1984.
Kenoh
Kenoh. Kenoh, Japanese professional wrestler. Born 1985.
Tiago Splitter
Tiago Splitter. Brazilian basketball player. Born 1985.
Eyjólfur Héðinsson
Eyjólfur Héðinsson. Icelandic footballer and model. Born 1985.
Steven Davis
Steven Davis — irish footballer. Born on New Year's Day, 1985.
Jeff Carter
1985. Jeff Carter was born. Canadian ice hockey player.
Lee Sungmin
Lee Sungmin gained fame as a member of Super Junior, contributing to the global rise of K-pop and influencing a new generation of artists.
Pablo Cuevas
1986. Pablo Cuevas. Pablo Cuevas, Uruguayan tennis player.
Glen Davis
From the United States. Glen Davis, american basketball player. Born 1986.
Colin Morgan
Colin Morgan. Northern Irish actor. Born 1986.
Lee Sungmin
1986. Lee Sungmin. South Korean singer, dancer, and actor (Super Junior).
Gilbert Brulé
Gilbert Brulé. Canadian ice hockey player. Born 1987.
Gia Coppola
Gia Coppola. American film director. Born 1987.
Estefanía Craciún
1987. Estefanía Craciún. Uruguayan tennis player.
Meryl Davis
Meryl Davis. American ice dancer. Born 1987.
Patric Hörnqvist
Patric Hörnqvist — patric hörnqvist, swedish ice hockey player. Born on New Year's Day, 1987.
Grzegorz Panfil
1988. Grzegorz Panfil was born. Polish tennis player.
Marcel Gecov
1988. Marcel Gecov was born. Marcel Gecov, Czech footballer.
Nelufar Hedayat
1988. Nelufar Hedayat. Afghan-British journalist.
Ghazala Javed
Ghazala Javed — pakistani singer. Born on New Year's Day, 1988. Gone at 24.
Dallas Keuchel
Dallas Keuchel. Dallas Keuchel, American baseball player. Born 1988.
Marvin Austin
Marvin Austin. American football player. Born 1989.
Julia Glushko
Julia Glushko. Julia Glushko, Israeli tennis player. Born 1990.
Ali Maâloul
Ali Maâloul. Ali Maâloul, Tunisian football player. Born 1990.
Safaa Rashed
From Iraq. Safaa Rashed, iraqi weightlifter. Born 1990.
Xavier Su'a-Filo
Xavier Su'a-Filo. Xavier Su'a-Filo, American football player. Born 1991.
Glen Rice Jr.
Glen Rice Jr. Glen Rice Jr., American basketball player. Born 1991.
Shane Duffy
Shane Duffy — shane duffy, irish footballer. Born on New Year's Day, 1992.
Nathaniel Peteru
1992. Nathaniel Peteru. Nathaniel Peteru, New Zealand rugby league player.
Daniel Kofi Agyei
Daniel Kofi Agyei. Ghanaian footballer. Born 1992.
René Binder
René Binder — austrian race car driver. Born on New Year's Day, 1992.
Ali Ferydoon
Ali Ferydoon is the younger brother of Canadian rapper Drake, who has referred to him in music. He has been photographed at events and appears occasionally in social media documentation of Drake's inner circle. He has maintained a low profile compared to his famous sibling, which is a reasonable response to the level of scrutiny that attaches to anyone in Drake's orbit.
He Kexin
He Kexin — chinese gymnast. Born on New Year's Day, 1992.
Oren Williams
Oren Williams, born on New Year's Day 1992. American actor.
Jack Wilshere
Jack Wilshere. English footballer. Born 1992.
Jon Flanagan
Jon Flanagan. English footballer. Born 1993.
Abdoulaye Doucouré
Abdoulaye Doucouré. Abdoulaye Doucouré, Malian footballer. Born 1993.
Larry Nance Jr.
1993. Larry Nance Jr. was born. Larry Nance Jr., American basketball player.
Michael Olaitan
Michael Olaitan. Nigerian footballer. Born 1993.
Craig Murray
Craig Murray. Scottish footballer. Born 1994.
LaMonte Wade Jr.
LaMonte Wade Jr. LaMonte Wade Jr., American baseball player. Born 1994.
Brendan Elliot
Brendan Elliot. Australian rugby league player. Born 1994.
Poppy
Poppy. Poppy, American singer and YouTube personality. Born 1995.
Sardar Azmoun
Sardar Azmoun. Sardar Azmoun, Iranian footballer. Born 1995.
Andreas Pereira
Andreas Pereira. Andreas Pereira, Brazilian footballer. Born 1996.
Mathias Jensen
Mathias Jensen — mathias jensen, danish footballer. Born on New Year's Day, 1996.
Mahmoud Dahoud
1996. Mahmoud Dahoud. Mahmoud Dahoud, German footballer.
Noah Kahan
1997. Noah Kahan was born. Noah Kahan, American singer-songwriter.
Gonzalo Montiel
Gonzalo Montiel. Gonzalo Montiel, Argentine footballer. Born 1997.
Keegan Hipgrave
Keegan Hipgrave. Keegan Hipgrave, Australian rugby league player. Born 1997.
Frank Onyeka
1998. Frank Onyeka. Frank Onyeka, Nigerian footballer.
Cristina Bucșa
Cristina Bucșa. Cristina Bucșa, Moldovan-Spanish tennis player. Born 1998.
Edwuin Cetré
Edwuin Cetré. Edwuin Cetré, Colombian footballer. Born 1998.
Marlene Lawston
1998. Marlene Lawston was born. American child actress.
Enock Mwepu
Enock Mwepu. Enock Mwepu, Zambian footballer. Born 1998.
Azmy Qowimuramadhoni
1999. Azmy Qowimuramadhoni was born. Azmy Qowimuramadhoni, Indonesian-Azerbaijani badminton player.
Tomás Chancalay
Tomás Chancalay — tomás chancalay, argentine footballer. Born on New Year's Day, 1999.
Nicolas Kühn
Nicolas Kühn. Nicolas Kühn, German footballer. Born 2000.
Ice Spice
Ice Spice. Ice Spice, American rapper. Born 2000.
Winter
Winter. Winter, South Korean singer. Born 2001.
Angourie Rice
Angourie Rice. Angourie Rice, Australian actress. Born 2001.
Simon Adingra
Simon Adingra. Simon Adingra, Ivorian footballer. Born 2002.
Daria Trubnikova
Daria Trubnikova. Daria Trubnikova, Russian rhythmic gymnast. Born 2003.
Lamine Camara
Lamine Camara. Lamine Camara, Senegalese footballer. Born 2004.
Ian Subiabre
2007. Ian Subiabre. Ian Subiabre, Argentine footballer.
Aarne Arvonen
From Finland. Aarne Arvonen, finnish supercentenerian. Born 2009.