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.

  • Margaret Sullavan
    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.

  • Gertrude Michael
    1965 Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53

  • Barton MacLane
    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.

  • Victor Buono
    1982 Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43

  • Bruce Norris
    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.

  • June Clayworth
    1993 June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma

  • Cesar Romero
    1994 Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Ray Walston
    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.

  • Juanita Moore
    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.

  • Donna Douglas
    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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