Famous people and celebrities who died on January 1
Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on January 1. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.
- 0348 Plato
Plato was a classical Greek philosopher, mathematician, and founder of the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.
- 1037 Jazarah Ibn Sina
Jazarah Ibn Sina was a renowned physician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of medicine.
- 1213 Heru Ramses
Pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty of ancient Egypt who is considered one of the greatest pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
- 1521 Rodrigues
Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- 1708 Gurbani
Author of Sikh scripture Guru Granth Sahib
- 1850 Awesome Poet
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire generations.
- 1950 Falan Mulan
Influential painter whose works revolutionized the art world in the early 20th century.
- 1960 Margaret Sullavan
American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle." in 1933, she began her career with a screen trial that led to her first starring role. she produced 16 films in her career, but it was noted that she was temperamental and difficult to work with.
- 1965 Gertrude Michael
Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53
- 1969 Barton MacLane
Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
- 1981 Naftula Singer
Polish-American author and Nobel laureate in Literature.
- 1982 Victor Buono
Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43
- 1986 Bruce Norris
American hockey executive (detroit red wings). (born in 1924)
- 1991 Egon Spengler
Member of the Ghostbusters team, known for his scientific approach to the supernatural.
- 1992 Glema Hopper
Glema Hopper was a renowned computer scientist who developed the first compiler and made important contributions to the development of programming languages.
- 1992 Magdalynn Hopper
Magdalynn Hopper was a computer programmer and naval officer who is credited with developing the first compiler for a computer programming language.
- 1992 Graciemae Hopper
Graciemae Hopper was a renowned computer scientist who developed the first compiler and made significant contributions to the development of programming languages.
- 1992 Diavian Hopper
Diavian Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral, known for developing the first compiler for a computer programming language.
- 1992 Lucylle Hopper
Lucylle Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist who is best known for her work on the development of programming languages.
- 1993 June Clayworth
Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma
- 1994 Cesar Romero
Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).
- 2001 Ray Walston
American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian". he was known for his sly, humorous wit and cheeky, impish pixie smile. he was the director of "south pacific" as well as "damn yankees," among others. he won a tony for the stage production of the former. walston, 78, still puts in an excellent performance …
- 2005 Shirley Crisholm
First African-American woman elected to the United States Congress.
- 2014 Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.
- 2015 Donna Douglas
American actress (b. 1932)
- 2021 Morganna Roberts
Famous for her performances in baseball stadiums and her nickname 'The Kissing Bandit'.
- 2379 Lieutenant Commander Data
An android officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D in the Star Trek universe.
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