January 1st famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on January 1st
2909 - 2900
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2909 - 2900
2900
Ancient Egyptian pharaoh who unified Upper and Lower Egypt.
2809 - 2800
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2809 - 2800
2800
One of the earliest known pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
2379 - 2370
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2379 - 2370
2379
An android officer aboard the USS Enterprise-D in the Star Trek universe.
2349 - 2340
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2349 - 2340
2345
Anubis Neferkare was a pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
2029 - 2020
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2029 - 2020
2023
Rad Malkovich was an American actor known for his roles in independent films and television shows.
An American actress known for her roles in television and film.
American musician and songwriter (b. 1955)
2022
Melvern Shapiro was a renowned American mathematician who made important contributions to the field of combinatorics and graph theory.
Malene Schwartz was a Danish actress known for her roles in television and film.
Makara Oun was a prominent Cambodian politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Cambodia.
Calel Shapiro was an American astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of exoplanets.
A Soviet athlete who competed in track and field events, winning multiple gold medals in the European and World Championships.
Berlene Mathews was a respected educator who dedicated her career to improving educational opportunities for underserved communities.
Gavrielle Roth was an American poet known for her nature-inspired and spiritual poetry.
Tauno Ahtiainen was a Finnish athlete who competed in the discus throw and shot put events.
Kema Hasegawa was a Japanese painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
Gildo Baraldi was an Italian professional footballer who played as a defender.
Garnet Mimms was a talented singer known for his soulful voice and hit songs.
American businessman and philanthropist (d. 1971)
2021
Famous for her performances in baseball stadiums and her nickname 'The Kissing Bandit'.
Phung Quang Thanh was a Vietnamese military officer who served as the Minister of National Defence from 2006 to 2016.
A prominent Egyptian composer and musician known for his contributions to Arabic music.
Floyd Little was a former NFL running back and College Football Hall of Famer.
Saudi Arabian businessman known for his diversified business interests.
Portuguese fado singer (b. 1939)
Belizean educator, 1st governor-general of belize[19] (d. 2021)
2020
Renowned philosopher known for his groundbreaking theories on ethics.
Beatrice Mintz was a pioneering developmental biologist who made significant contributions to the field.
A Mexican politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and was known for her advocacy of women's rights and social justice.
Lexii Alijai was an American rapper who gained recognition for her freestyle videos on YouTube.
Ante Babaja was a renowned Croatian film director known for his poetic and visually striking films.
Herndon Wilkins was an American journalist and author who worked for various publications, including the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.
Auda Khalil was a Sudanese poet known for his lyrical and introspective works that explored themes of identity and social justice.
Auda Ismail was a Sudanese diplomat who served as the Permanent Representative of Sudan to the United Nations from 1990 to 2000.
Khalil Taha was a Palestinian poet and academic who was known for his lyrical and politically-charged poetry.
Cleofas Adaza was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
Alija Hafizović was a Bosnian poet and writer.
Thekla Reuter was a German biologist who specialized in the study of plant genetics and made important discoveries in the field of plant molecular biology.
Calel Kahana was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset.
Valmore Savard was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Quebec from 1976 to 1994.
Armias Harutyunyan was an Armenian historian who specialized in the history of the Armenian Genocide.
Noelie Roux was a French writer known for her novels and short stories.
Margrete Solberg was a Norwegian chemist who made contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Ercilia Lara was a Peruvian novelist known for her novels exploring themes of family, identity, and social change.
German entrepreneur known for his contributions to the aviation industry.
British travel writer and journalist (b. 1937)
American lawyer and businessman, 4th commissioner of the nba (d. 2020)
Australian rugby union player (b. 1940)
2019 - 2010
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2019 - 2010
2019
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Renowned Egyptian-American chemist known for his work in nanoscience.
Renowned chemist known for his contributions to the field of chemistry.
Shoshanah Cardin was a prominent American businesswoman and philanthropist who founded the Cardin Foundation and was involved in various Jewish and civic organizations.
Tuvia Rübner was a renowned Israeli poet who wrote in Hebrew and was known for his lyrical and introspective style.
Salvadoran poet and novelist.
Pegi Young is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, known for co-founding the Bridge School, a non-profit organization that provides education and support for children with severe speech and physical impairments.
David Beattie was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to condensed matter physics.
Italian mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry.
Entrepreneur known for her contributions to the biotechnology industry.
Fitz Hollings was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from South Carolina.
Renowned biochemist known for his work on enzyme mechanisms.
Renowned Mexican poet known for his impactful verses.
Renowned for his work on various comic book series.
Turkish author known for his contributions to Turkish literature.
Milan Kubr was a pioneering computer scientist known for his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.
Cairo was a military dog who served in the United States Navy SEALs.
Australian politician (b. 1940)
Last known achatinella apexfulva (b. )[459]
2018
Sixth Caliph General of the Mouride Islamic brotherhood in Senegal.
Renowned Urdu poet and lyricist known for his contributions to Urdu literature.
Wen Fong was a Chinese-American archaeologist who specialized in the study of ancient Chinese art and culture.
Haik Bakhchinyan was an Armenian poet and translator, known for his lyrical poetry and translations of French literature.
Oz Scott was a successful film director who made significant contributions to the film industry.
Alter Brody was a renowned author known for his impactful literary works.
Israeli painter known for his expressive and colorful works.
Prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement.
Bertram Raphael was a computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence.
Palestinian artist known for her paintings depicting the Palestinian struggle and daily life.
American violinist composer and conductor juilliard string quartet
2017
Thai author known for her literary works.
Filipino author known for her contributions to Philippine literature.
A Senegalese journalist and religious leader who was the Caliph of the Tijaniyya Sufi order.
Rahima Banu was a Bangladeshi politician who served as a member of the Jatiya Sangsad, the national parliament of Bangladesh.
Renowned Chinese martial artist and actor
Dereke Parfit was a British philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of ethics and personal identity.
Israeli lawyer and politician who served as Minister of Finance.
Natina Nimmons was an American mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of combinatorics.
Renowned cardiologist known for his research on hypertension.
American journalist and author known for her columns on family life.
Prominent Armenian-American physician known for her work in emergency medicine.
Adelyn Brecher was a mathematician known for her work in number theory.
Antonin Reschal was a French journalist and writer, known for his work as a foreign correspondent and his coverage of international affairs.
Palestinian journalist and author who wrote extensively on Middle Eastern politics.
Renowned abstract painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
English economist and academic (d. 2017)
British philosopher (b. 1942)
Canadian politician (b. 1926)
2016
A Jordanian diplomat who served as the Secretary-General of the Arab League from 1990 to 2002.
Renowned Turkish poet known for his lyrical works.
Renowned Spanish mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.
American chemist known for her work on the Manhattan Project.
Mouhamad Massoud was a renowned Algerian poet and writer who played a significant role in the Algerian independence movement.
Hungarian swimmer who won a gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Rehman Rashid was a renowned Malaysian journalist and author who wrote extensively about Malaysian history, culture, and identity.
American mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.
Crisanto Guingona was a Filipino politician who served as a senator and vice president of the Philippines.
Ezechiel Kalman was an Israeli mathematician who made contributions to the field of functional analysis.
Zacaria Boumediene was an Algerian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of partial differential equations.
Italian singer known for her powerful voice.
Urban Barth was a pioneering computer scientist known for his contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.
Renowned mathematician known for her work in number theory and algebraic geometry.
Dale Bumpers was an American politician who served as the 38th Governor of Arkansas and later as a United States Senator.
Noted chemist known for his research in organic chemistry.
American playwright and actor known for his contributions to theater.
American poet and professor known for his insightful and reflective poetry.
Aline Mosby was a pioneering African American journalist.
Chinese poet known for his modernist poetry and literary criticism.
Belle Likover was a mathematician known for her work in topology and knot theory.
Pioneering computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence.
Hungarian-american cinematographer and producer (b. 1930)
Russian poet and journalist (b. 1932)
2015
An Iranian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Eleftherios Kyriakou was a Greek professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Chung Yuen-Teh was a Chinese-American chemist known for his work on the synthesis of organic compounds.
Yoneko Kurahashi was a renowned Japanese actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.
Shoaib Mir was a renowned Pakistani poet known for his contributions to Urdu poetry and literature.
Yue Zhongqi was a Chinese politician who served as the Governor of Guangdong Province.
Mareo Cuomo was an American politician who served as the 52nd Governor of New York from 1983 to 1994.
Siddiq Salik was a prominent Pakistani journalist and author who was known for his reporting on the political and military affairs of Pakistan.
Ramesh Bhatia was an Indian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Valmore Robichaud was a Canadian politician who served as the Premier of New Brunswick from 1970 to 1987.
Raymonda Mirza was an Azerbaijani ballet dancer and choreographer who played a key role in the development of Azerbaijani ballet.
Hameed Ul Haq Chaudhry was a Pakistani politician and former member of the National Assembly of Pakistan.
Zelig Falk was a Polish-born American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
An Argentine mathematician who made contributions to the field of topology and differential geometry.
Auda Mahmoud was a Sudanese politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sudan from 1986 to 1989.
Antar Dayal was an Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis.
Tauno Palomäki was a Finnish physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Halim Tawil was a Lebanese playwright who explored social and political themes in his works.
An American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of plasma physics.
Othal Wallace was an American civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.
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American actress (b. 1932)
Polish computer scientist who pioneered research in artificial intelligence and natural language processing.
Alija Nametković was a Bosnian poet and writer.
Marene Rylander was a Swedish athlete who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in the 4x100 meter relay.
Zlata Petrović was a Serbian painter known for her abstract and expressionist works.
Uday Bhan was an Indian painter known for his abstract and expressionist works.
A Japanese zoologist who specialized in the study of echinoderms, such as sea stars and sea urchins.
Marien Eger was a German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Swedish Social Democratic politician who served as Minister for Agriculture from 1982 to 1985.
Fatiha Seddiki was an Algerian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Taimi Mäkinen was a Finnish politician who served as a member of the Parliament of Finland.
A South African athlete who competed in the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics.
Gildo Golinelli was an Italian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Estonian swimmer who competed in the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.
Irja Grönwall was a Swedish athlete who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal in the 4x100 meter relay.
Dowell Pinson was an American musician and singer-songwriter who was known for his work in the country music genre.
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
An Italian physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Bennye Sherrill was an American painter known for her abstract expressionist works.
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in early computing systems.
Eloise Giblett was a pioneering biochemist known for her work on enzyme kinetics.
American politician, served as Governor of New York from 1983 to 1994.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.
Neldon Poulson was a Utah politician who served as a member of the Utah State Senate from 1967 to 1980.
Renowned sculptor known for his public art installations.
Former U.S. Senator from North Dakota who served from 1992 to 2011.
Burt Baer was an American politician who served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly from 1972 to 1992.
Pioneer in the field of computer graphics and co-inventor of the light pen.
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Nestor Burma was a computer scientist known for his contributions to artificial intelligence.
Renowned physicist known for his contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.
Italian author known for her contributions to Italian literature.
Joedy Merritt was an American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) as a defensive back.
Lebanese lawyer and politician, 58th prime minister of lebanon (b. 1934)
United states district judge (b. 1930)
Russian astronaut and physician (d. 2015).
2014
Austrian-Swiss actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film 'Judgment at Nuremberg'.
Renowned Spanish poet known for her lyrical works.
Known for his work in software engineering and programming languages.
Italian cyclist who won the Giro d'Italia in 1954 and 1957.
Jamaican poet recognized for her contributions to Caribbean literature.
American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
A Nigerian playwright and activist known for his plays that addressed social and political issues in Nigeria.
Nyan Shah was a renowned Sindhi poet and writer from Pakistan.
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Biologist known for his research on marine ecosystems.
Former CEO of Alex. Brown & Sons.
Italian art historian known for her work on the relationship between art and madness.
Victory Bunke was a renowned chemist known for their contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Israeli politician known for his contributions to the country's defense and security.
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Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.
Tanzanian banker and politician, 13th tanzanian minister of finance (b. 1950)
Japanese monk and educator (d. 2014.)
2013
Israeli intelligence officer known for her role in capturing Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann.
Renowned painter known for his abstract works.
Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
Swedish entrepreneur who founded EF Education First.
Renowned Georgian biologist known for her work in genetics and cytology.
Olympic swimmer who achieved great success in her career.
Gargi Chakravartty was a renowned Bengali poet and writer who made significant contributions to Bengali literature.
Israeli journalist and writer known for his contributions to Hebrew literature.
Renowned for his large-scale public sculptures.
Ceija Stojka was an Austrian Romani painter and memoirist who documented the experiences of Romani people during the Holocaust.
A Russian poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.
Yamina Mechakra was an Algerian novelist who wrote about the experiences of women in post-colonial Algeria.
Conducted research in the field of solid-state physics and superconductivity.
Iranian painter known for her unique style.
Danish poet and author known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
Dennison I. Rusinow was a renowned journalist known for his work in international reporting.
Renowned actor known for his stage and screen performances.
Scottish poet known for his works on nature and rural life.
Israeli author known for her works on Jewish themes.
Australian politician and businessman.
Slovenian author and illustrator.
Renowned Egyptian painter known for her unique style blending traditional and modern art.
Icelandic painter known for his abstract and expressive artworks.
Renowned marine biologist.
English sportscaster and journalist (d. 2013).
American singer and actress (b. 1927)
2012
First President of North Macedonia
Renowned classical dancer known for his contributions to Indian dance forms.
Renowned Indian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
George Cowan was a chemist who played a key role in the development of nuclear weapons during the Manhattan Project.
Thomas Cowan was a physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Prominent Mouride leader and son-in-law of Serigne Saliou Mbacke.
Phares Boulanger was a French politician who served as the Minister of Defense from 1981 to 1986.
Renowned biologist known for his work on insect physiology.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical works.
Fern Flaman served as a respected political figure in her community for several decades.
Abram Spanel was a physicist known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
British sculptor known for his public art installations.
Sheena Bora was a key figure in a high-profile murder case in India.
Armenian chemist known for his work in the field of organic chemistry and synthesis of new compounds.
American football player and coach (b. 1922)
Bulgarian-macedonian lawyer and politician, 1st president of the republic of macedonia (b. 1917)
Burmese physician, businessman, and activist (b. 1962)
2011
Anamika Bandyopadhyay was a renowned Bengali poet and writer who made significant contributions to Bengali literature.
Renowned Swiss journalist known for her investigative reporting.
Sem Presser was a renowned Dutch photojournalist who documented the post-war era in the Netherlands.
Indian physicist known for his contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.
Renowned Israeli artist known for her unique tapestries and textile art.
An American epidemiologist who conducted groundbreaking research on the relationship between diet, lifestyle, and cardiovascular disease.
Meer Babar Ali Anwar was a Pakistani Urdu poet and scholar, known for his contributions to Urdu literature.
Malaysian poet and activist known for his contributions to Malay literature.
Uday Thakar was a prominent Gujarati poet and writer who made significant contributions to modern Gujarati literature.
A Canadian physicist who made important contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Emmerich Smola was an Austrian conductor known for his interpretations of Romantic and 20th-century repertoire.
Miklós Boskovits was a Hungarian art historian known for his expertise in Italian Renaissance art.
Eva Bayer was a German biochemist who made significant contributions to the understanding of protein structure and function.
Cella Serghi was a Romanian novelist who explored themes of love, family, and social issues in her works.
South African novelist famous for her books set in Johannesburg.
Spanish physicist known for his contributions to the field of solid-state physics.
Physicist who made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.
Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as a Senator and TD.
Renowned author known for her impactful novels.
British author known for historical novels.
Renowned physicist known for his work in theoretical physics.
Danish singer (born 1947)
Filipino politician
Romanian composer and conductor (born 25 may 1925).
2010
Manases Kiwanuka was a Ugandan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Uganda from 1986 to 1991.
First female chief of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Yvonne Tell was a French dancer and choreographer who performed with the Paris Opera Ballet.
Florena Sims was an American astronomer who specialized in the study of exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Notable Georgian painter known for his unique artistic style.
Andranik Tosunyan was an Armenian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
A stage and film actress who had a successful career in the mid-20th century.
Avo Kittask was an Estonian composer known for his classical and film music compositions.
Indian physicist known for his work in nuclear physics.
Naren Bhattacharya was an Indian actor who appeared in numerous Bengali films and television shows.
Nazaire Belanger was a Canadian businessman who founded a successful manufacturing company.
Arita Kazuko was a Japanese actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
Geeta Ramanujam was an Indian poet and translator known for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of classical Tamil literature.
Berel Povarsky was a prominent Rosh Yeshiva (dean) of the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak, Israel.
Kumari Nritya was a renowned Indian classical dancer who specialized in the Bharatanatyam dance form.
Finnish wrestler who achieved great success in his career.
Helane Rosenberg was a prominent educator and activist who worked to promote social justice and civil rights.
Italian cyclist who competed in the Giro d'Italia and other major cycling events.
A Japanese photographer known for his black-and-white landscape and street photography.
Bharat Bhushan was an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Delhi.
Lester Hutchinson was a British journalist and broadcaster who worked for the BBC for many years.
Indian classical dancer and choreographer.
An Urdu writer and critic who contributed to the development of Urdu literature.
Eleftherios Katsaros was a Greek athlete who competed in the discus throw.
Charmion Carr was a British actress who appeared in several films and television shows in the mid-20th century.
Florena Sheppard was a British politician who served as a member of the House of Commons.
Meer Ghulam Qadir Khan was a Pakistani politician who served as the Governor of Balochistan province.
Indian classical dancer who was known for her performances of Odissi dance.
Vala Farzaneh was an Iranian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
A Syrian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Rein Põder was an Estonian playwright and screenwriter known for his contributions to Estonian theater.
Halim Doumani was a Syrian poet known for his reflective and philosophical poetry.
Uday Bhanu Singh was a renowned Hindi poet and literary critic who made significant contributions to modern Hindi poetry.
Blease Crenshaw was an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.
German electrical engineer who worked on the development of power electronics and control systems.
Alyda Norén was a Swedish actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
Sten Carlsson was a Swedish photographer known for his documentary and portrait work.
Eldine Hines was an American musician and singer-songwriter.
Gunhild Sehlin was a Swedish poet known for her nature-inspired and introspective poetry.
Davari Kamali was an Iranian poet and writer known for his contributions to Persian literature.
Alberta Cleaver was a Canadian novelist known for her novels exploring themes of family and relationships.
An Israeli rabbi who served as the Chief Rabbi of Haifa and was a prominent figure in the religious Zionist movement.
German sculptor known for her public sculptures and memorials.
Fatemah Amiri was an Iranian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Dorin Sarafoleanu was a Romanian biologist who made contributions to the field of cell biology and genetics.
Sava Vladislavić was a Serbian writer and journalist who was known for his satirical and humorous works.
Sayre Macneil was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
Anupama Mitra was an Indian classical dancer known for her performances of Odissi dance.
Riad Saleh Al-Obeidi was an Iraqi poet known for his contributions to modern Arabic poetry.
Willett Kempton was an American journalist and author who wrote extensively on energy and environmental issues.
Giuliana Tesoro was an Italian chemist who made significant contributions to the development of synthetic fibers and polymers.
Armenian sculptor known for his monumental public sculptures and memorials.
Athalie Schwartz was an American actress who appeared in several films and television shows in the mid-20th century.
Jourdain Boisseau was a French architect known for his modernist designs of public buildings.
Ezechiel Levin was a Soviet physicist who made contributions to the field of plasma physics.
American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Viviano Castagnoli was an Italian biologist who made contributions to the field of molecular biology.
Calel Matalon was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset.
Graciano Ugolini was an Italian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
Scottish businessman who founded the Macrae Group, a successful engineering and construction company.
Amabel Dexter was a British novelist who wrote historical fiction and romance novels.
Margrete Austad was a Norwegian biologist who specialized in the study of marine organisms.
American electrical engineer who worked on the development of radar and other electronic systems.
Thekla Schild was a Swiss astronomer who specialized in the study of variable stars and made significant contributions to the field of stellar astronomy.
Irja Hagfors was a Finnish actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows in Finland during her career.
Arkie Koehn was an American professional basketball player.
Marjorie Mayfield was an American botanist who specialized in the study of ferns and their evolution.
Erna Koehn was a German politician who served as a member of the Bundestag, the federal parliament of Germany, from 1969 to 1980.
Glyndon Engel was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Bowe Packer was a Canadian poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.
Oretta Yurchyshyn was a Ukrainian-Canadian poet and educator who wrote extensively about her Ukrainian heritage.
American artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures.
Finnish athlete who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics in track and field events.
Offie Mack was a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 34th district from 1972 to 1992.
Florena Dyer was a British athlete who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Dorina Neave was a British actress known for her work in theater and film.
Wadie Bakhash was an Iraqi playwright who wrote plays exploring social and political themes.
Famous for his novel 'The Catcher in the Rye.'
German composer who specialized in electronic and experimental music.
Estonian chemist known for her research in organic chemistry.
Gerasimos Potamianos was a Greek physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Clydell Sims was an American politician who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
Borden Painter was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective poems.
Dutch physicist known for his work on nuclear physics.
Italian physicist known for his contributions to the field of particle physics.
American chemist known for his contributions to polymer science.
Vuk Radović was a Serbian mathematician known for his work in the field of functional analysis.
Helmut Koehn was a German athlete who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Loyed Akins was a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
Viviano Casalini was an Italian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
American-canadian actress and singer (d. 2010).
Metha Lal was an Indian politician who served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.
2009 - 2000
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 2009 - 2000
2009
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement.
Renowned mathematician known for his work in number theory.
Renowned Greek poet known for his lyrical works.
A Soviet and Russian actress who appeared in numerous films and television series during her long career.
American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly.
Turkish writer known for her contributions to Turkish literature.
Oaks Endsley was an American football player who played as a quarterback in the National Football League.
Anjani Devi was an Indian actress who appeared in several Kannada and Telugu films during the 1950s and 1960s.
Derald Ruttenberg was a successful real estate developer known for his innovative projects.
Arleigh Williamson was a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
Valen Zubov was a prominent politician known for his contributions to Russian politics.
Chemist known for his work in natural product synthesis.
Australian journalist known for his investigative reporting.
American politician and captain (d. 2009).
Renowned physician and community leader.
Italian author known for his contributions to Italian literature.
Known for his work in nuclear physics.
American author known for his works in the mystery genre.
British writer and novelist known for his dark and satirical works.
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Lebanese chemist known for her research in organic chemistry.
Isidore Haiblum was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Doyne Bell was a renowned author known for his captivating novels.
Peruvian poet and writer recognized for his contributions to Latin American literature.
American politician (b. 1918)
Finnish supercentenerian (born1897)
2008
Renowned Brazilian painter known for his vibrant and colorful artworks.
Renowned Islamic scholar known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.
Renowned author known for her impactful storytelling.
Renowned Indian author known for her literary works.
Lebanese-American poet and artist.
Renowned Albanian poet known for his lyrical works.
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
Israeli politician known for his work in the Knesset.
Finnish ski jumper who achieved great success in his career.
Ihor Rymaruk was a Ukrainian poet and translator who was known for his innovative and experimental poetic style.
Indian physicist known for his contributions to condensed matter physics.
Warda Haddad was a Lebanese poet who was known for her lyrical and introspective poetry.
German politician who served as the Minister of Culture of Hesse from 1969 to 1987.
Indian physicist known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Safir Ali was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social welfare programs.
Grisel Neuber was a pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Pioneering computer scientist known for contributions to early computing systems.
Pioneering computer scientist known for contributions to early computing systems.
Pioneering research on enzymes and their role in metabolism.
Aden Abdullah Osman Daar was the first President of Somalia.
Renowned Urdu poet from Pakistan.
Renowned Mexican painter known for his vibrant and colorful artworks.
Romanian economist and professor known for her contributions to economic theory.
Chai Trong-rong was a Taiwanese politician known for his contributions to democracy in Taiwan.
American author known for his contributions to science fiction and fantasy literature.
Italian actress known for her roles in Italian cinema.
Ethel Derman was a mathematician known for her work in statistics and probability theory.
Adan was a prominent politician known for his contributions to his country's development.
Frosty Troy was a prominent political figure known for his contributions to social justice.
Indian physicist known for his work in nuclear physics.
Indian educator and politician (b. 1919)
Evadna Ramage was an American poet and educator who published several collections of poetry.
Ettamae Bayliss was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Union minister of india (born 1919).
American photographer (born 1919).
Irish actor (born 1949).
Joseph bonanno's son (born 1932).
2007
Prominent spiritual figure in Senegal.
Renowned Chinese painter known for his traditional ink wash paintings.
Renowned Japanese architect known for his modernist designs.
Renowned gospel singer known for powerful vocal performances.
American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
American journalist known for his investigative reporting
Prolific author and diplomat with a focus on Turkish history.
Tilley Olsen was an American author known for her short stories and novels exploring themes of social justice and the experiences of marginalized communities.
Rishon Eshkol was an Israeli painter known for his abstract expressionist style.
American screenwriter and novelist (born in 1908)
Pakistani philosopher and Islamic scholar who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy.
Barnet Schiff was an American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
Aurel Lazard was a pioneering computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence.
Renowned Kannada author and social worker.
Physicist who made significant contributions to the field of superconductivity.
Dorina Nowill was a Brazilian activist who fought for the rights of people with visual impairments.
Verlyn Klinkenborg was an American author known for his essays and books on rural life.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical works.
American author known for her works on the struggles of women and the working class.
Renowned author known for his mystery novels.
Renowned Swiss painter known for her abstract and expressionist works.
American author known for his works on Jewish history and culture.
Renowned biologist known for her research on the molecular structure of DNA.
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work on the ENIAC computer.
South african-english biochemist and academic (b. 1943)
American country singer-songwriter (d. 2007)
American jazz music historian (born 1952)
Born 1951, australian serial killer
American conductor (born in 1923)
American scientist, known for his studies on ufos (born in 1922)
2006
Mertha Tilton was an American singer who was popular in the 1940s and 1950s, known for her smooth and soulful vocals.
Noted mathematician known for contributions to dynamical systems theory.
Prominent writer known for his contributions to Yiddish literature.
Kathrene Sutcliffe was a British novelist who wrote historical fiction.
Finnish painter known for his colorful and expressive abstract artworks.
A French novelist known for her semi-autobiographical works.
Chanah Bat-Shahar was an Israeli poet and educator who wrote extensively about the experience of being a woman in Israel.
Swedish athlete who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the men's high jump.
Welsh author known for his works in Welsh literature.
Orvin Kimzey was a renowned American journalist.
Aurel Stroe was a Romanian sculptor known for his modernist sculptures.
Annis Stukus was a Canadian football player known for his contributions to the sport.
Freedom was a prominent civil rights activist known for their work in advancing equality and justice.
Mitzi Ruhlmann was a dancer known for her performances in Broadway musicals.
Indian author known for his contributions to Indian literature.
Pioneering African American computer scientist known for her work in programming languages.
British poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Indonesian ulama, politician, and writer (b. 1913)
American economist and journalist (b. 1913)
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (house of freaks), (d. 2006).
Australian tv comedienne (born 1927)
Irish inventor and publisher (born 1918).
2005
First African American woman elected to the United States Congress and a successful entrepreneur.
First African-American woman elected to the United States Congress.
Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice and inspirational songs.
Renowned Estonian singer known for her contributions to folk music.
Ezeriah Chisholm was an American politician and civil rights activist who was the first African-American woman elected to the United States Congress.
Renowned Georgian actor known for his contributions to theater and cinema.
Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum electrodynamics.
Known for her activism during the Civil Rights Movement.
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Nigerian entrepreneur known for his contributions to the music industry.
Janaki Amma was a renowned Carnatic vocalist from India.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical works.
Renowned author known for historical fiction novels.
Arfa Sayeda was a Pakistani poet known for her contributions to Urdu literature.
Fourth Caliph General of the Mouride Islamic brotherhood in Senegal.
Contributed to the field of functional analysis.
A renowned Sindhi poet from Pakistan who is known for his contributions to Sindhi literature.
Florena Kendall was an American microbiologist who specialized in the study of bacterial infections.
Gargi Mitra was an Indian biologist who specialized in the study of plant genetics.
Merie Earle was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Zaim Aghacy was a Lebanese poet known for his contributions to modern Arabic poetry.
Oakes Goodman was an American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
A German Catholic theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of theology.
Ephrem Ayin was a prominent Armenian poet and writer.
Herndon Mosley was an American photographer known for his documentary and portrait work.
Vartan Adjemian was an Armenian painter known for his abstract and expressionist paintings.
Nusrat Ara was a Pakistani actress who appeared in Urdu and Punjabi films during the 1960s and 1970s.
Wadie Jwaideh was an Iraqi historian and translator who specialized in Middle Eastern studies.
American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Spanish author known for his contributions to Catalan literature.
Russian mathematician known for his work in optimization theory.
Indian writer known for her contributions to Assamese literature.
Beulah McIlwaine was a pioneering female golfer known for her achievements in the sport.
Renowned Taiwanese author known for her works on feminism and social issues.
Israeli politician and member of the Knesset.
Israeli physicist known for his contributions to quantum information theory.
Polish computer scientist known for his contributions to computer architecture and design.
Argentinian physicist known for his contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.
Pioneering computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence.
Beryl Clutterbuck was a pioneering computer scientist known for her work in early computing systems.
Jule Sugarman was a prominent politician known for his contributions to urban planning and public administration.
Martita Rall was a Mexican artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings.
Metha Devi was an Indian social worker who worked for the upliftment of women and children.
American activist, educator and politician (d. 2005)
6th baron burnham, british newspaperman (born 1931)
American artist, painter (born 1938).
2004
Eeva Joenpelto was a Finnish author known for her novels and short stories that often focused on the lives of ordinary people.
Gilberte Delahaye was a French writer known for her children's books and novels.
Polish-American historian known for his research on Latin America.
Known for his contributions to Yiddish literature.
Sybella Melville was a British author known for her historical novels and biographies.
An American politician who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
He was a Pakistani politician who served as the Governor of Sindh province.
Naren Chandra Saha was an Indian politician who served as a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
Fayne Erickson was an American football player who played as a quarterback in the National Football League.
Jove Kapičić was a Montenegrin politician who served as the President of the Presidency of the Socialist Republic of Montenegro from 1982 to 1986.
American poet and educator known for her contributions to African American literature.
Renowned writer known for his contributions to Spanish literature.
Renowned Mexican painter known for his vibrant and colorful works.
American author known for his mystery novels featuring the character Father Blackie Ryan.
Happy Auer was a renowned chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Renowned author known for her captivating storytelling.
Pioneering computer scientist known for her contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.
German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party.
2003
Renowned geneticist known for his work in human genetics.
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Renowned botanist known for his work in plant taxonomy.
Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom, survived an assassination attempt.
American politician who served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Japanese painter known for his abstract and surrealist works.
Raymonda Hainaut was a French ballet dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the development of French ballet.
Norwegian politician known for his contributions to the Labour Party.
South Carolina politician who served in the state House of Representatives.
Emilio Rosenblueth was a Mexican computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.
Hortense Flexner was an American physicist who specialized in the study of nuclear physics.
Helvi Juvonen was a Finnish actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows during her career.
Eb Davis was a renowned blues musician.
Job Kuijt was a renowned botanist known for his work on parasitic plants.
Pioneer in computer programming and software development.
Known for his work in computer science and artificial intelligence.
Renowned Turkish poet known for his unique style and contributions to Turkish literature.
British biographer and journalist who wrote about historical figures.
Valente Quintana was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social justice in Latin America.
Israeli author known for her contributions to Hebrew literature.
Simcha Dinitz was an Israeli diplomat and politician who served as the ambassador to the United States.
Renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer.
Renowned Turkish painter known for his unique style and contributions to modern art.
Aarvik was a prominent politician known for his contributions to public service.
Austrian photographer known for his innovative and experimental photographic techniques.
Legendary American rock duo known for hits like 'Wake Up Little Susie' and 'Bye Bye Love.'
Finnish politician who served as a member of the Parliament of Finland.
American soldier, pilot, and politician, 20th governor of south dakota (b. 1915)
American politician, fighter pilot and medal of honor recipient.
American advertising executive (born 1928).
English actor (born in 1923)
2002
Legendary boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.
Renowned chemist known for contributions to organic chemistry.
Renowned Hawaiian singer known for her beautiful voice and traditional songs.
Renowned author known for her historical fiction novels.
Abdulwahab Malouh was a Libyan poet known for his lyrical and introspective style.
Idelle Weber was an American artist known for her paintings and sculptures.
Canadian author and educator, known for her children's books.
Pioneer in the field of genetics and plant breeding.
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work on the LINC computer.
Successful businessman who led Wehle Electric.
Belford L. G. Elder was a pioneering computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence and computer programming.
Indian physicist known for his contributions to nuclear physics.
Chemist known for his work in organic chemistry.
Chemist known for his work on the chemistry of coal and petroleum.
American author known for his works in the mystery genre.
American film producer and author (b. 1944)
American film producer and author (d.2002)
2001
Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and cell biology.
Renowned sprinter who set multiple records in the 1940s and 1950s.
American civil rights activist and politician.
Renowned Japanese painter
Israeli computer scientist and pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence.
Eavan Gilchrist was an Irish painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscape paintings.
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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 …
Mahmud Esad Coşan was a prominent Turkish Islamic scholar and Sufi who made significant contributions to Islamic thought and education.
Arkie Whiteley was an Australian actress known for her roles in television and film.
Ynez Seabury was a talented actress known for her work in Hollywood films during the mid-20th century.
American journalist and author who covered political and social issues.
Danish sculptor famous for his modernist sculptures.
Kennett Mohl was a renowned historian known for his works on ancient civilizations.
Made significant contributions to operator theory and functional analysis.
American author and Discordian philosopher.
Pioneering telecommunications engineer known for his contributions to the industry.
Cleon was an influential Athenian statesman during the Peloponnesian War.
Founder of Dilmah Tea.
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Renowned author known for their captivating novels.
2000
Jacquette Rousseau was a French writer known for her novels and short stories.
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Renowned Tibetan Buddhist scholar known for his teachings and writings.
Renowned American swimmer who won multiple Olympic medals.
Renowned footballer known for exceptional skills on the field.
Ahmad Sadali was a renowned Indonesian calligrapher known for his unique and innovative style.
Jourdain Dupont was a French politician who served as a member of the European Parliament.
A renowned Malaysian painter who was known for his vibrant and expressive depictions of Malaysian rural life.
Charmion Lear was a British actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.
A Dutch sculptor known for his public sculptures and monuments.
Finch Wilkinson was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.
Herndon Brock was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee.
Virna Jandl was an Austrian poet known for her experimental and avant-garde style.
Pal Jaszay was a Hungarian playwright known for his socially conscious and experimental plays.
Pioneering computer programmer known for her work on early computer systems.
Shadow was a famous racehorse known for winning multiple prestigious races.
Alfonse Masi was an astronomer known for his work in observational astronomy.
Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
Anthropologist known for his work on the Yanomami people of the Amazon rainforest.
Eljay Barnes was a British politician known for his contributions to local government and community development.
Brazilian politician who served as Governor of Bahia.
Ardell Brede was a politician known for his contributions to public service.
Art Hoppe was a popular columnist known for his wit and humor.
Saturn Nakayama was a Japanese physicist known for his contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.
Atara Aronow was a prominent political figure known for her advocacy for social justice and civil rights.
Lorinda DeRoulet was a prominent philanthropist known for her charitable contributions to various causes.
Polish mathematician known for her work in functional analysis and topology.
Tunisian painter known for his vibrant and expressive abstract artworks.
Pioneering Filipino microbiologist known for her research on tropical diseases.
Wilho Kuusela was a Finnish sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works.
Pioneering female journalist known for her investigative reporting.
Glover Shipp was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
1999
Renowned Chinese painter known for his traditional ink wash paintings.
Renowned journalist known for investigative reporting.
Hameed Nizami was a renowned Pakistani journalist and the founder of the Nawa-i-Waqt Group of newspapers.
Alice Heim Gibbons was a pioneering psychologist who made significant contributions to the field of cognitive psychology.
Matéo Maximoff was a French Romani novelist and playwright who wrote extensively about Romani culture and identity.
British Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Stockport North from 1950 to 1974.
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work on the Mark I computer at Harvard University.
Aurelia Brazeal was a pioneering African American chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.
Known for his work on multiple personality disorder.
British novelist who wrote popular romantic fiction.
Renowned astronomer known for her work on stellar evolution.
Former President of Panama known for his political career.
Euphemia McClintock was a prominent politician known for her advocacy for social justice and women's rights.
Japanese painter known for his abstract art.
Estera Bicher was a chemist known for her research in organic chemistry.
1998
Renowned Iraqi poet known for his lyrical works.
Chinese politician known for his role in the Communist Party of China.
Israeli cantorial singer known for her powerful voice.
Cowan Holman was an American football player who played in the NFL from 1943 to 1949.
Romani Crum was an American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League.
Blease Beasley was an American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League.
Egyptian historian and professor who specialized in the history of Islamic civilization.
Wilbur Rucker was an American athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay.
Reginald Burch was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.
Seger Ellis was an American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) as a running back.
Vieno Hietanen was a Finnish physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Avonne Pickering was a British actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Lester Carr was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.
Founder of Arnspiger Corporation
Waldine Waldrop was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Armour McDonald was a Canadian football player who played as a defensive back in the Canadian Football League.
Gerta Overbeck was a German painter known for her expressionist works.
Arnold Skelton was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Former CEO of United States Steel Corporation.
Swedish journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Renowned painter known for vibrant and colorful landscapes.
Canadian politician and former professional football player.
American tennis player and painter (d. 1998)
1997
Renowned African American artist known for her vibrant and expressive paintings.
Pioneer in the herbal industry and author of several books on herbs.
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
Legendary basketball player known for his skills on the court.
Finnish author known for his novels and short stories.
Renowned herbalist and founder of Caprilands Herb Farm.
Edon Mekuli was a prominent Albanian poet and literary critic.
British author known for his works in the mystery genre.
Alija Isaković was a Bosnian writer and journalist.
Azerbaijani poet known for his contributions to Azerbaijani literature.
American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (b. 1944)
A Dutch painter known for his abstract expressionist style.
Aurelia Fleming was a renowned biologist who made significant contributions to the field of marine biology.
Pioneering biologist known for her research on plant genetics.
Former general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1997)
A scottish bagpipe player, who was also known as "the king of the highland pipes". many awards and wins from professional and junior competitions were earned through childhood lessons. his albums were popular in the 1970s, and burgess received an mbe in 1989. he was killed in an automobile accident on june 29, 2005, near his home in invergordon in …
Actress (payroll. steel key. curtain up), dies in 66
American/canadian jazz composer, musician, and politician. in the 1995 ontario provincial election, he ran against bob rae but was unsuccessful. he was married once and had four children.
1996
American politician who served as the first African American mayor of Greenville, Mississippi.
Japanese-American painter known for her watercolor landscapes.
Australian politician who served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives.
Arty Gunter was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1943 to 1953.
Tauno Pylkkänen was a Finnish painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.
Doak Ewing was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.
Herschel Greer was an American football player who played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions.
Admiral Arleigh Burke was a US Navy officer known for his service during World War II and as Chief of Naval Operations.
Tris Coffin was an American football player who played as a quarterback in the National Football League.
German athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
Australian author known for his novel 'Bogle' and his unique writing style.
Chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Pioneering African American journalist and editor.
Fennell Calvert was a renowned chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Avet Demourian was a renowned Armenian painter known for his unique style and vibrant colors.
Chemist known for contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Japanese author known for her novels depicting the lives of women in post-war Japan.
Physicist known for his contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
German scientist and engineer (d. 1996)
Folk singer/comic dies at 55.
British admiral, dies at the age of 94
1995
Hungarian american theoretical physicist, mathematician. in 1963, he was awarded a part of the nobel prize in physics for physics "for his contributions in the theory of atomic nucleus as well as elementary particles, especially through the discovery and application fundamental symmetry principles." the other half of this award was split between maria goeppert-mayer (maria goeppert-mayer) and j. hans d. …
Prominent figure in the civil rights movement.
Renowned tennis player known for his powerful serves and strategic gameplay.
Elek Wigner was a Hungarian-American physicist who made important contributions to the theory of atomic nuclei and the development of quantum mechanics.
Japanese American politician who served in the California State Assembly.
Hungarian-american physicist and mathematician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1902)
British homicide: rosemary was charged with nine murders and 11 with her husband, rosemary.
A Hungarian novelist and playwright, known for her works exploring themes of identity and social issues.
Margrete Sørensen was a Danish ceramist known for her innovative and experimental ceramic works.
Varvara Krasheninnikova was a Soviet geologist who specialized in the study of sedimentary rocks.
Elzada Svihla was an American botanist who studied the flora of the western United States.
Herndon Lackey was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.
Lillah McCarthy was a South African swimmer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Naome Mizushima was a Japanese playwright known for her works exploring social issues.
Known for his work in artificial intelligence and computer science.
Renowned Chinese painter known for his landscapes and calligraphy.
Honore Mercier was a physicist who made significant advancements in the study of quantum mechanics.
Edythe Paff was a politician known for her contributions to local government.
Geologist known for his research on groundwater hydrology.
French photographer renowned for his black and white portraits.
Asriel Rittenberg was an American biochemist who studied the mechanisms of enzyme catalysis.
British serial killer (suicide) (born in 1941).
At 90 years old, great gatsby, a jazz pianist from the united states, dies.
After suffering a stroke in los angeles, california, us blues singer "watch your step", and "the next hundred years"), he died at 58.
1994
British actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Canadian politician known for his contributions to public service.
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Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).
Sten Granlund was a Swedish athlete who competed in the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.
Tauno Kangasniemi was a Finnish athlete who excelled in the discus throw and shot put events.
An Irish journalist and broadcaster who worked for RTÉ, the national public media of Ireland.
Haik Asrian was an Armenian poet and translator, known for his lyrical poetry and translations of Russian literature.
Norwegian cross-country skier who won a gold medal in the 4x10 km relay at the 1952 Winter Olympics.
Sten Rosendahl was a Swedish composer known for his orchestral and chamber works.
Irja Browallius was a Swedish politician who served as a member of the Riksdag, the Swedish parliament, from 1958 to 1976.
Lilibeth Romaña was a Colombian guerrilla fighter and a key figure in the M-19 movement.
Hattie Harrison was a pioneering African American journalist and civil rights activist.
American author and editor known for his contributions to literature.
Addy was a prominent civil rights activist in the United States.
Einar Haugen was a respected journalist and language scholar.
Haik Balian was an Armenian-American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
Indian physicist known for his work in the field of nuclear physics.
American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
Italian-American entrepreneur known for founding the Cipriani Group of restaurants.
Baron porritt, new zealand physician and politician, 11th governor-general of new zealand (b. 1900)
Irish historian and academic (b. 1914)
British historian (born 1914).
Austrian playwright (female presidents), dies at age 35
1993
Renowned Egyptian belly dancer known for her captivating performances.
Renowned Russian playwright known for his works in the Soviet era.
British journalist and author
Italian football player who played as a midfielder for Juventus and the Italian national team.
Halim Mahmoud was an Egyptian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Walter Baer was an American journalist who worked for the Associated Press and covered major events during his career.
Sabatino Errico was an Italian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Elek Balogh was a Hungarian politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture in the Hungarian People's Republic.
Dionisio Bernal was a civil engineer who made significant contributions to structural engineering.
Aurel Jiquidi was a Romanian painter recognized for his abstract art.
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Welsh journalist and author known for his work on Welsh history and culture.
Indian mathematician known for his work in number theory and algebra.
Ethlyn Scott was a pioneering journalist known for her investigative reporting.
Physicist who made significant contributions to the field of semiconductors and solid-state physics.
Evander McIver was a renowned biologist known for his contributions to the field of genetics.
American journalist and author who wrote for The New York Times and The Washington Post.
American politician known for his work in the Republican Party.
Greek poet and essayist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979.
Actress, "singing in the dark", dies at 72 from lung cancer
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Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma
1992
Glema Hopper was a renowned computer scientist who developed the first compiler and made important contributions to the development of programming languages.
Lucylle Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist who is best known for her work on the development of programming languages.
A pioneer of computer programming who developed the first compiler and popularized the term 'bug' for a computer error.
Magdalynn Hopper was a computer programmer and naval officer who is credited with developing the first compiler for a computer programming language.
Graciemae Hopper was a renowned computer scientist who developed the first compiler and made significant contributions to the development of programming languages.
Diavian Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral, known for developing the first compiler for a computer programming language.
Lavida Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist and naval officer who developed one of the first compilers for a computer programming language.
Renowned computer scientist who was a pioneer in the field of computer programming and developed the first compiler for a computer programming language.
A pioneer in the field of computer programming, she developed the first compiler and was a key figure in the development of COBOL.
Pioneered the development of computer programming and was a key figure in the creation of the COBOL programming language.
Bravery Hopper was a pioneering computer programmer and United States Navy rear admiral, known for her work on the COBOL programming language.
Aldan Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist and one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer.
Avice Hopper was a computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral who was a pioneer in the field of computer programming.
Evolett Hopper was a computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral who was a pioneer of computer programming and software development.
Justa Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral who developed the first compiler for a computer programming language.
Macil Hopper was a pioneering computer programmer and one of the first people to develop a compiler for a programming language.
Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset and held various ministerial positions.
Pioneering computer programmer and United States Navy rear admiral, known for developing the first compiler for a computer programming language.
Pioneering computer programmer and United States Navy rear admiral.
Developed the first compiler for a computer programming language and made significant contributions to the field of computer science.
Renowned painter known for her vibrant landscapes.
Galileah Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral, known for her work on early computer programming languages.
Renowned choreographer known for innovative dance routines.
Dreden Hopper was a pioneering computer programmer and one of the first people to work on the Harvard Mark I computer.
Pioneering computer programmer and one of the first people to program the Harvard Mark I computer.
Mahmud Hessabi was an Iranian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebra and number theory.
Berel Berkovits was a prominent American rabbi and author who wrote on Jewish philosophy and ethics.
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work on the first compiler.
Champ Butler was a renowned actor known for his work in classic films.
Edythe Booth was a pioneering female golfer known for her skill and sportsmanship.
Mexican painter known for her vibrant and colorful works.
Pioneering computer programmer and inventor of the first compiler.
Etti Plesch was a Hungarian-born British author known for her works on horse racing.
Eudora Hopper was a prominent computer scientist who contributed to the development of early programming languages.
Gracie Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist and naval officer who popularized the idea of machine-independent programming languages.
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work on programming languages and coined the term 'debugging'.
Alfreda Johnson Webb was a pioneering African American chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.
Italian novelist and journalist.
Hu Hsien-Hsu was a Taiwanese physicist who made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.
Kurdish writer and journalist advocating for Kurdish rights.
Hungarian painter and graphic artist known for his modernist style.
Early Hopper was a computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral who was a pioneer in computer programming.
Swiss author known for his literary works.
American computer scientist and admiral, co-developed cobol (b. 1906)
Dancer dies at 64 in long beach (california)
Jazz critic, dies.
Vicar/dutch member in parliament (sgp), dies.
1991
Member of the Ghostbusters team, known for his scientific approach to the supernatural.
Renowned ballet dancer known for her grace and elegance.
A pioneering Malaysian artist known for his innovative printmaking techniques and abstract paintings.
Douglas Kiker was an American journalist and news anchor who worked for NBC News.
Renowned Israeli composer known for his contributions to music.
Gilberte Cournand was a French painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.
Gladys Schmitt was an American novelist known for her novels exploring social and political issues.
Cella Delavrancea was a Romanian poet and novelist known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Elfie Mayerhofer was a renowned Austrian actress known for her performances on stage and screen.
Renowned author known for her captivating novels.
Liba Fiszman was a prominent Yiddish writer known for her works on Jewish life and culture.
Maceo Martinet was a renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the study of galaxies.
British writer and translator, best known for his travel literature.
Adair Crawford was a chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Boyce McDaniel was an American politician known for his contributions to public service.
Founder of the Newell Company, known for its Rubbermaid brand.
Kidd Brewer was a chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
American journalist known for her work in radio broadcasting.
American songwriter and businessman (the platters), (born 1907)
Dutch writer (russian black on white) dies at 83
Flemish author (gnome patjoepelke), is killed at 81
1990
Prominent politician known for his contributions to social reform.
Saleema Begum was a renowned Urdu poet from Pakistan who is known for her lyrical and introspective poetry.
African American politician who was the first woman to serve in the Georgia House of Representatives.
Mazy Dobbs was a renowned psychologist and author who pioneered the field of psychotherapy.
American actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Saraiyah Al-Qurashi was a celebrated Arabic musician who played a key role in the preservation of traditional music.
Yerachmiel Breslauer was a renowned Jewish sculptor known for his intricate and symbolic works that often depicted Jewish themes and traditions.
Alija Sirotanović was a Bosnian miner who became an entrepreneur and founded a successful mining company.
Medea Kanaris was a Greek politician and one of the first women to be elected to the Hellenic Parliament.
Obera Hicks was an American athlete who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the 4x100 meter relay.
Ryman Reese was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball.
Anselma Wulff was a German painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
An Italian footballer who played as a midfielder for Juventus and the Italian national team.
Wildon Parry was a British physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Florena Brauer was a German entomologist who made significant contributions to the study of flies.
Muriel Rahn was an American painter known for her abstract expressionist works.
Graciano Rocchetti was an Italian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Finnish journalist and author who worked for the Finnish Broadcasting Company.
Menna Gallie was a Welsh novelist who wrote about the lives of working-class people in Wales.
Nakul Chandra Pal was an Indian politician who served as a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly.
Estelene Coward was a British actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Swiss sculptor known for his abstract and figurative works.
Physicist who proposed a new theory of the universe.
Durward Sandifer was a politician known for his contributions to public service.
Melquiades Herrera was a Mexican sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works.
Delaney Kempner was a prominent politician known for her advocacy work in Texas.
Italian biologist known for her research on cell biology and genetics.
Polish poet known for her contributions to literature.
Ames Mootry was a prominent politician known for his contributions to public service.
Notable painter known for his unique style and artistic vision.
Renowned author known for his works on Mexican-American culture.
Finnan Dunleavy was an Irish hurler who played for the Tipperary senior hurling team in the 1940s and 1950s.
Panfilo Serafini was an Italian playwright and screenwriter who was active in the mid-20th century.
Lytle Boggs was an American politician who served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
Zen teacher (rinzai line)/abbot ryutakuji, dies.
Dutch film critic, died at the age of 82.
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
1989
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in early computing systems.
Israeli politician who served in the Knesset.
French sculptor known for his abstract and figurative works.
American politician who served in the Mississippi House of Representatives.
Andris Rihards Bērziņš was a Latvian architect known for his modernist designs.
Danish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Denmark from 1968 to 1971.
Thekla Becker was a German physicist who specialized in nuclear physics and made important contributions to the development of nuclear technology.
A Soviet politician who served as the First Secretary of the Leningrad Regional Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1970 to 1983.
Fayne Beale was a British mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of combinatorics.
Sem Sternberg was a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1937 to 1956.
Gerhard Koehn was a German Lutheran theologian and professor.
Renowned chemist known for his contributions to organic chemistry.
Finnish author known for his works in the crime fiction genre.
Chinese writer known for his works on Chinese folklore and mythology.
Cleone Hogg was a renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.
Renowned geologist known for his work on the geology of the Appalachian Mountains.
British Labour Party politician who served as Member of Parliament for Uxbridge.
Mabel Hampton was a renowned jazz musician and lesbian activist.
Ching Ho Cheng was a renowned Chinese-American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.
Italian actress known for her roles in classic Italian cinema.
Irish novelist and playwright best known for her satirical and humorous works.
Chemist known for his work on the chemistry of natural products.
Greek actress (born in 1926)
1988
Legendary sprint car driver known for his dominance in the sport.
Cuban actor known for his roles in classic Hollywood films.
Cleto Reyes was a Mexican boxing equipment manufacturer who designed the Reyes boxing glove, which became one of the most popular gloves used in professional boxing.
Renowned author known for his literary works.
Shulamis Yelin was a renowned Yiddish poet who wrote extensively about Jewish life and culture.
An Urdu poet known for his romantic and lyrical poetry.
Florestine Perrault Collins was an American entrepreneur who founded one of the first African-American-owned beauty supply companies in the United States.
Polish mathematician known for his work in functional analysis.
Denman Oppenheimer was an American composer known for his film and television scores.
Luree Harding was an American actress who appeared in several films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Avice Clymer was an American athlete who competed in track and field events, specializing in sprinting.
Vieno Simonen was a Finnish politician who served as a member of the Parliament of Finland.
Mexican painter known for his murals and contributions to the Mexican muralism movement.
African-American folk artist known for her vibrant paintings.
American journalist known for his work in investigative reporting.
Alvina Alvina was a pioneering mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry.
Elnora Daniel was a prominent politician known for her advocacy for social justice and civil rights.
American author known for his works in the field of literature.
Fern Hawley was a prominent politician known for her advocacy for social welfare programs.
Canadian author known for her novels and short stories.
A self-taught folk artist known for her vibrant paintings depicting life in rural Louisiana.
Greek novelist and playwright recognized for his contributions to modern Greek literature.
Kennard Kennedy was a physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
Morty Schaja was a successful boxer known for his agility and speed in the ring.
Plato Rizos was a Greek poet and translator who was active in the mid-20th century.
She was a Polish politician and activist who fought for women's rights and participated in the Polish Underground State during World War II.
Metha Shyam was an Indian poet and writer who wrote in Hindi language.
She was a Polish painter known for her landscapes and still life paintings, and was a member of the Kraków Group of Artists.
1987
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
Papusza, also known as Bronisława Wajs, was a Polish Romani poet who is considered one of the most important Romani poets of the 20th century.
Manna Mukhopadhyay was a Bengali writer and journalist who contributed to the development of modern Bengali literature.
American football player who excelled in the 1930s.
Malva Hiller was a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
Founder of Adkins Construction Company.
American author known for her novels and short stories.
Alija Nametak was a Bosnian writer known for his novels and short stories.
Lillian Eichler was an American journalist and author who wrote extensively on etiquette and social customs.
French chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
German actor who made his acting debut in 1935's "der ammenkonig". knuth was a star in more than 90 films and he also did a tv series.
Iwao Yamawaki was a Japanese painter known for his landscape and still life paintings.
Athalie Richardson was a British biochemist who conducted research on the structure and function of proteins.
Gunhild Bjerknes was a Norwegian meteorologist who made important contributions to the field of weather forecasting.
Gunhild Hagerup was a Norwegian physicist who specialized in the study of nuclear physics.
Hildagarde Flanner was an American novelist known for her works exploring the lives of women in the early 20th century.
Newman Tuttle was a prominent politician known for his contributions to public service.
Alvera Mickelsen was an American politician known for her advocacy for women's rights.
Fey Fang was a renowned painter known for her abstract art.
Renowned author known for his works on Jewish themes.
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and plant breeding.
Chemist known for his work on the chemistry of coal and petroleum.
American sculptor known for his abstract works.
Clete Long, an American Olympic athlete who won gold in the 4x400m relay at the 1924 Paris Olympics.
Binnie Ritchie Hume was a successful golfer known for her achievements in the sport.
Linnie Shirley was a pioneering journalist known for her investigative reporting.
Prolific novelist who wrote under multiple pen names.
Floy Washburn was an anthropologist who made significant contributions to the study of primate behavior.
Milford Woolpert was a politician known for his contributions to local governance.
Scottish Labour Party politician known for his work in the UK Parliament.
1986
Jadi Baba was a revered spiritual leader in India who attracted a large following of devotees.
Abdulwahab Nushairwan was an Iraqi poet who was known for his contributions to the development of modern Arabic poetry.
American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Michalina Tatarkówna-Majkowska was a Polish politician who served as a member of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament.
Pal Kádár was a Hungarian film director known for his award-winning dramas.
Isador Levine was an American sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works.
Alberta Hannum was an American novelist known for her works set in the American West.
Gitel Abramowicz was a Yiddish writer who published short stories and novels exploring the lives of Jewish women in Poland.
Axel Olsson was a Swedish sculptor known for his public sculptures and monuments.
Hyman Goldin was a prominent journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Renowned poet known for his evocative and introspective works.
Renowned French painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.
Pioneer in the beauty industry, founder of Almeda Cosmetics.
French engineer known for his contributions to the development of early computing machines.
Leola N. Neal was a pioneering chemist known for her contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Lannie Blackburn was a prominent civil rights activist known for her work in advocating for equality and justice.
Carel Kok was a South African botanist who specialized in the study of succulent plants.
Lindley Bothwell was a successful golfer known for his achievements in the sport.
Este Nace was a renowned actress known for her work in classic Hollywood films.
Ludwika Rajchman was a Polish mathematician who made contributions to the field of functional analysis.
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American hockey executive (detroit red wings). (born in 1924)
1985
Renowned painter known for her vibrant landscapes.
Renowned Greek poet known for his lyrical works.
Everett Holles was an American journalist who worked for CBS News and other media outlets.
Japanese actor (born in 1905)
Gladys Malvern was an American author who wrote historical novels and biographies for young readers.
French actress known for her roles in silent films.
Lillias Forde was a British mathematician who made contributions to the field of number theory.
Oaks Harrington was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.
Eugean Tanner was an American football player who played as a fullback in the National Football League.
American author known for her novels and short stories.
Almeda Orams was a prominent politician known for her advocacy for social welfare programs.
Evalyn Clark was a pioneering biologist known for her research on marine life.
Einar Aaker was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Leola N. King was an American politician known for her contributions to civil rights and community development.
Adella Kounovsky was a Czech photographer known for her captivating black and white photographs.
Florestine Peyron was a French politician who served as a member of the Senate.
Irish poet and writer (born in 1913).
1984
Prominent American journalist and author.
Janaki Bai was a renowned Kathak dancer and choreographer from India.
Successful businessman known for his philanthropic efforts.
Merie Weismiller was an American painter known for her abstract expressionist works.
Einer Haugen was a Norwegian athlete who competed in cross-country skiing and won a gold medal in the 4x10 km relay at the 1932 Winter Olympics.
Amabel Williams-Ellis was a British architect and writer who designed several notable buildings in the UK.
Camil Pascale was a French painter known for his abstract and expressionist works.
Finnish physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Aleta Freeman was a talented painter known for her unique style and contributions to the art world.
Lona Mudie was a pioneering female journalist known for her work in radio broadcasting.
Pioneering astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.
Uriel O'Farrell was an influential painter known for his abstract works.
Fancy Anstey was a renowned mathematician known for her contributions to number theory.
Pioneering businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.
French-english singer-songwriter/guitarist (blues incorporated & collective consciousness society). (d. 1984).
1983
Ihor Kostetskyi was a prominent Ukrainian poet and translator who made significant contributions to Ukrainian literature.
Prominent Azerbaijani poet known for his lyrical and romantic poetry.
Charmion von Wiegand was a German-American dancer and choreographer who performed and taught modern dance.
Soviet mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.
British author known for his works on mythology and folklore.
A Russian painter and graphic artist who was associated with the Mir Iskusstva (World of Art) movement and known for her landscapes and portraits.
Italo Zingarelli was an Italian lexicographer and the editor-in-chief of the Zingarelli dictionary, one of the most authoritative Italian dictionaries.
Einer Nerman was a Swedish illustrator and graphic designer known for his book illustrations.
Alpha A. Fowler was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to nuclear physics.
Nadir Nadirov was a renowned Azerbaijani painter known for his unique artistic style.
Renowned geologist known for his work in mineralogy and petrology.
Turkish author known for his contributions to Turkish literature.
Ettie Steinberg was a prominent Australian feminist and social activist.
Renowned American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
French author known for his works on spirituality.
Chesley V. Morton was a politician who served in various government positions.
Polish author known for her contributions to children's literature.
Alyce Crosby was a renowned actress known for her performances in classic Hollywood films.
Jettie G. Williams was a renowned chemist known for her contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Renowned poet known for his contributions to Arabic literature.
Spanish painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
Canadian playwright known for his play 'The Pink Floyd'.
Flossie Bailey was a pioneering African American politician.
1982
Renowned Rabbi known for his teachings and contributions to Jewish scholarship.
A prominent Spanish novelist known for his works exploring the human condition.
Amabel Wilberforce was a British physicist who made contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Swedish athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the men's high jump.
Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1928 and 1932 Winter Olympics.
Hilding Kjellman was a Swedish journalist and author who worked for the newspaper Dagens Nyheter.
Scottish soldier who served in the British Army during World War I and World War II, and was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Varvara Gorshkova was a Soviet biologist who made contributions to the field of plant physiology.
Swedish athlete who competed in the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the pole vault.
Haik Avanian was an Armenian painter known for his landscapes and still life paintings.
Olander Ohlson was a Swedish physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Swiss politician who served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council.
Ellard Hanna was an American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1930s.
American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Simcha Ehrlich was an Israeli politician known for his contributions to the Labor Party.
Fifi D'Albert was a talented tennis player known for her powerful serves and graceful playing style.
Bonnibel Butler was an American politician known for her advocacy for civil rights and social justice.
Lannie Balcom was a politician known for her advocacy for women's rights.
British author known for his works on obstetrics and natural childbirth.
Binnie Peel was a British Conservative politician.
Fictional character from Ayn Rand's novel 'Atlas Shrugged'.
Fictional journalist known for her comic strip adventures.
British biologist known for her work on plant genetics.
Waverly Lewis Root was an American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Love Eriksen was a renowned chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
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Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43
Russian/american engineer (cathoderay tube), died at the age of 93.
1981
Polish-American author and Nobel laureate in Literature.
Renowned violinist and sister of Yehudi Menuhin.
British politician and activist.
American politician known for advocating for civil rights.
Active in the Jewish Labor Bund in Poland.
Founder of a successful cosmetics company and advocate for women's entrepreneurship.
Eliska Junkova was a renowned Czech actress who starred in numerous films during the early 20th century.
British author of historical fiction novels.
Finch Neame was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Kent County Cricket Club.
Pal Gulyas was a Hungarian novelist who explored themes of identity and social issues in his works.
Livio Garzanti was an Italian publisher who founded the Garzanti publishing house.
Gardiner Rand was an American swimmer who won a gold medal in the men's 4x200 meter freestyle relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Loyed Haberly was an American poet known for his nature-inspired works.
Luree Gould was an American painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.
Julya Lermontova was a Soviet chemist who made important contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Filipino sculptor recognized for his contributions to Philippine art and culture.
American engineer known for his contributions to the development of the modern shopping cart.
Inez Robb was a pioneering female journalist known for her investigative reporting.
Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
Swedish chemist known for his work on the chemistry of natural products.
American author known for his works in the mystery genre.
American author known for his works in fiction and non-fiction.
Israeli politician and signatory of the Israeli declaration of independence.
French author known for his works in the 20th century.
Founder of The Coca-Cola Company.
Co-discoverer of the enzyme RNA polymerase.
Pioneering geologist who made significant contributions to the study of sedimentary rocks.
1980
Biran Stein was a German-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
An Italian opera singer who had a successful career in the early 20th century.
Elanore Antin was a renowned American painter known for her vibrant and expressive abstract works.
Mary Armour was a Canadian journalist and broadcaster who specialized in reporting on women's issues and social justice.
German physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Samary Mercier was a French writer who was known for her novels and short stories.
Eria Montez was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the mid-20th century.
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
Lieutenant General Leroy Lutes was a United States Army officer who served as the Commanding General of the Army Service Forces during World War II and later became a successful business executive.
Chanah Sokolov was a Russian-born Israeli painter known for her vibrant and expressive paintings of everyday life in Israel.
American biologist who made significant contributions to the field of cytogenetics.
Florestine Thompson was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920s and 1930s.
Swiss physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Hungarian politician who served as Minister of Agriculture and Food in the 1950s.
Pierre Charnay was a French journalist and war correspondent who reported on conflicts around the world.
Ettel Levin was a Polish politician who served as a member of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament.
Florena Lasker was a German politician who served as a member of the Reichstag.
Margrete Wold was a Norwegian physicist who conducted research in the field of nuclear physics.
Anselma Schubert was an Austrian journalist and author who wrote extensively on political and social issues.
Adelheid Stein was a German physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Miklos Redei was a Hungarian mathematician who made important contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.
Nazaire Levesque was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Canadian Senate.
Finch Jefferies was an English footballer who played as a forward for various clubs in the mid-20th century.
Wildon Stein was a British mathematician who specialized in the field of topology and algebraic geometry.
Coleta Colvin was an American politician who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Polish poet and writer known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Athalie Clark was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Sutton Coldfield from 1945 to 1950.
Bulgarian painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.
Edith Dowell was a British novelist who wrote several novels set in the English countryside.
A Norwegian athlete who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Jove Dedijer was a Serbian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Yugoslavia from 1953 to 1965.
Burlie Becker was an American football player who played in the National Football League in the 1930s and 1940s.
Narcisa Germana was a Portuguese poet known for her romantic and introspective poetry.
Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1928 and 1932 Winter Olympics.
Denman Glover was an American journalist and foreign correspondent who reported on events around the world.
Peerless Maher was a renowned cinematographer in the early days of Hollywood.
Shiloh McKissick was an American politician known for his contributions to civil rights and social justice.
Ethlyn Terry was a renowned athlete known for her achievements in track and field.
Inventor of the first snowmobile.
Gardiner Dunning was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Dunning Corporation.
Polish photographer recognized for her black and white documentary photography.
American dancer known for her performances in vaudeville and Broadway.
British playwright and screenwriter.
Pioneering journalist known for his investigative reporting and social commentary.
Cicero was a Roman philosopher known for his oratory skills and writings on politics and ethics.
Luella Slaner was a political activist and organizer in the United States.
Florestine Leclercq was a Belgian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Representatives.
Dowell Flatt was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
Italian journalist and politician, italian minister of foreign affairs (b. 1891)
British mathematician who worked on algebraic geometry and group theory.
Amyas Connell was a British army officer who served in World War II and later became a historian and author.
French politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
American composer and arranger (born in 1897).
Sprinter (1928-32, 36 olympics – gold medalist), died at 70
Italian journalist and political leader, he was also the leader of the italian socialist party. he held several posts in the italian government during the allied occupation. after becoming a socialist in 1911, he was the leader of italyaeur(tm), italy's socialist party, from 1949-1969.
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1979
A Polish-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and the development of nuclear physics.
Berthe Delaunay was a French playwright who wrote several successful plays during the early 20th century.
Bertice Brown was an American poet who wrote extensively about the African American experience.
Chanah Kagan was a Polish-born Israeli poet who wrote about the experiences of Jewish women in the 20th century.
Vere Hodgson was a British novelist known for her novels set in the English countryside.
British children's author known for the Milly-Molly-Mandy series.
Harlin R. Stennes was an American politician known for his contributions to local politics.
Belarusian writer known for her contributions to literature.
American author known for his works in the mystery genre.
Renowned Finnish painter known for her landscapes and still life paintings.
Argentinian author known for his contributions to Spanish literature.
Metha Prasad was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from 1970 to 1971.
1978
Renowned Japanese potter who played a key role in the development of studio pottery.
Renowned Armenian composer known for his classical music compositions.
Renowned geologist known for contributions to sedimentary petrology.
Petro Panch was a Ukrainian writer and journalist who was known for his works depicting the lives of ordinary people.
Founder of the Lubin Research Institute, a leading economic research organization.
Azerbaijani poet known for his lyrical and patriotic works.
Polish painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
Renowned Yiddish poet and writer known for her contributions to Yiddish literature.
Greek shipping magnate and philanthropist.
Nanna Moltke-Leth was a Danish mathematician who made contributions to the field of topology.
An Indian painter known for his unique style that blended traditional Indian art with modern techniques.
Theophil Keller was a Swiss chemist who specialized in the study of organic compounds.
Irish mathematician who made contributions to the field of topology.
French physicist who made contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Evamae Blythe was an American actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
Pal Ábrahám was a Hungarian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
French mathematician known for his work in functional analysis and partial differential equations.
Italian opera singer known for her powerful soprano voice.
Ancient queen of Cilicia known for her strategic skills.
Abra K. A. Rahman was a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to number theory.
Pakistani physicist known for his work in theoretical physics.
Renowned statistician who played a key role in the development of experimental design.
Indian independence activist who played a significant role in the freedom movement.
Finnish painter known for her colorful and expressive works.
Atlas Van Lines founder who revolutionized the moving and transportation industry.
Florrie Ramsay was a British politician known for her advocacy for women's rights.
German-canadian painter (b. 1911)
1977
Israeli politician who served in the Knesset.
American politician who served as the first female mayor of Hurst, Texas.
A Belgian actress who had a successful career in French theater and cinema during the early 20th century.
American aviator who was one of the first female pilots to fly solo across the United States.
Naome Murayama was a Japanese children's author known for her popular picture books.
Jewett Bierman was an American football player who played as a guard in the 1920s.
Scottish poet and translator who contributed significantly to Gaelic literature.
American author known for his works in the mystery genre.
Renowned American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Romanian mathematician who made contributions to functional analysis.
Adella Brown was a pioneering biologist known for her research on plant genetics.
Swedish computer scientist known for his work on the first stored-program computer.
Renowned American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Pseudonym used by John Dickson Carr, a master of the locked-room mystery genre.
Renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Canadian poet and academic.
1976
Renowned painter known for his vibrant landscapes.
An American cookbook author known for her influential works on French cuisine.
Bernardina Seppilli was an Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.
Italian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
Pierson B. Reading was a politician who served in various governmental roles.
American author known for his works on language and grammar.
Contributed to the field of nuclear physics and quantum mechanics.
Renowned Italian photographer known for his innovative fashion photography.
American geneticist known for his research on plant genetics and heredity.
Ettamae Trent was an American actress who appeared in several films during the 1930s and 1940s.
Benz Wälti was a Swiss professional cyclist who competed in the 1920s and 1930s.
1975
Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.
Pakistani politician who served as the Governor of Punjab.
Ramesh Chandra Dutta was a renowned Bengali poet and writer.
A Russian ballet dancer who performed with the Kirov Ballet and was known for her interpretations of classical roles.
Pakistani politician who served as the Chief Minister of Punjab.
Hilding Liljeström was a Swedish journalist and author who worked for the newspaper Aftonbladet.
A French sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works.
Lenah Sutcliffe Ware was a Canadian athlete who excelled in swimming and diving.
Tallula Lester was an American botanist who specialized in the study of ferns.
Chanah Sokolow was a pioneering Jewish-American journalist and editor who worked for various Yiddish-language newspapers.
Oaks Bunnell was an American botanist known for his research on plant taxonomy and ecology.
Audine Chamberlain was a British mathematician who made contributions to the field of number theory.
Florestine Saintville was a Haitian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
British author known for her works on Catholicism and literary criticism.
Honoria Somervell was a British painter known for her landscapes and still life paintings.
Renowned Japanese poet known for his lyrical works.
Allyn Abbott was an American politician known for his contributions to public service.
Finnan Maguire was an Irish republican paramilitary who was a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army.
Evadna Hixson was an American botanist who specialized in the study of plant anatomy and morphology.
Actor/director (hat check girl), passes away at 73
1974
Chung Sze-Tsen was a Chinese mathematician known for his contributions to probability theory and stochastic processes.
American businessman known for founding the Champion Paper Company.
Oaks Norris was an American football player who played as a fullback in the National Football League.
Captola Decker was an American botanist who specialized in the study of ferns.
Solina Jungmann was a German actress who appeared in numerous films during the silent era.
Ordean Lund was a Norwegian politician who served as a member of the Storting, the Norwegian parliament.
Ithan Cobb was an American mathematician known for his contributions to the field of topology.
Florena Fenner was an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly.
Erbie Huff was an American mathematician known for his contributions to the field of combinatorics.
British politician who served as a member of the London County Council.
Theophil Cavriani was an Italian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Burris Leonard was an American football player who played in the 1920s and 1930s.
Drury Thorne was an American professional football player who played in the National Football League during the 1920s and 1930s.
Ellington Jordan was a respected political figure who served his country with dedication.
Mathematician known for his work in number theory and algebra.
Eartha White was a prominent civil rights activist in Florida.
Flem Loar was an American painter known for his unique style and use of color.
Floy James Haskins was a prominent politician known for his contributions to public service.
Renowned geologist known for contributions to the field of petrology.
Ludwika Śleńdzińska was a Polish painter known for her landscapes and still lifes.
1973
British politician and women's rights activist.
American actress known for her roles in classic films.
Finnish designer known for his iconic lighting designs.
Danish painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Greek Orthodox theologian and professor who made significant contributions to the field of theology.
Gladys Bronwyn Stern was a British poet and novelist who wrote extensively about the human experience.
Vieno Voionmaa was a Finnish politician who served as a member of the Parliament of Finland.
Echo Lloyd was a pioneering astronomer known for her work on stellar evolution.
Former president of International Harvester and philanthropist.
Swedish writer known for his novels and short stories.
Inez Russell was a prominent journalist and columnist during the mid-20th century.
American poet and educator.
Zella Hodge was a pioneering African American politician.
American author best known for her historical novels and biographies.
American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.
British Conservative politician and Member of Parliament.
Gillis MacGill was a prominent journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Fiction writer famous for his imaginative works.
Renowned Spanish poet known for his lyrical works.
Emmie Thiel was a renowned painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
Russian-american kgb agent (d. 1973).
1972
Renowned Serbian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
French actor, singer, and dancer. his career spanned nearly three quarters of century. in 1910, he made his first appearance in follies-bergere. he appeared in hollywood films after 1930. he was nominated to the best actor oscars in 1929 for his roles as "the love parade" and "the big pond". he appeared in "love me tonight," a screen musical, in …
Charmion Queen was a renowned American burlesque performer known for her innovative and daring striptease acts.
Renowned for his work in railway engineering and locomotive design.
Lebanese poet known for his lyrical works.
Kenneth Patchen was an American poet and novelist known for his experimental and socially conscious writing.
Anguel Karaliychev was a Bulgarian poet and playwright who made significant contributions to Bulgarian literature.
A Spanish painter known for her portraits and landscapes.
British poet known for her nature-inspired poetry and her involvement in the Imagist movement.
A French writer known for her popular romance novels and stories.
Auda Haugen was a Norwegian painter known for her landscape and portrait paintings.
A Swedish novelist and essayist who wrote extensively on religious and philosophical topics, as well as children's literature.
American literary critic and essayist known for his works on American literature.
Pakistani poet known for his Urdu poetry.
Founder of Seymour Products, a successful manufacturing company.
Erskine Bolstad was a politician known for his contributions to public service.
Founder of Maybelline cosmetics company.
Sinia Quirynen was a Belgian actress who appeared in several films in the early 20th century.
French actor can can, gigi, dies at 83
Actress (mrs margaret davis-our miss brooks), passes away at the age of 91.
1971
A prominent Urdu poet from Pakistan who is known for his lyrical and introspective poetry.
Alphonse Tell was a Swiss politician who served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1943 to 1959.
Vere Godfrey was a South African cricketer who played Test cricket for South Africa.
Osceola Henderson was an American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League.
Didi Hirsch was a pioneering American psychologist who made significant contributions to the field of mental health.
Nora Stanton Barney was the first woman to receive a degree in civil engineering from a U.S. university.
Magie Dominic was a French painter known for her Impressionist-style landscapes and still life paintings.
American artist known for her quilting and textile work, which often depicted scenes from African-American life.
Hungarian historian and professor who specialized in medieval history.
Willett Briggs was an American football player who played in the National Football League as a tackle.
Tibor Farkas was a Hungarian chemist known for his work in the field of organic chemistry.
Willett Bowden was an American painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Michaelina Wittmer was a Swiss botanist who specialized in the study of bryophytes.
Ellard Bickford was an American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1920s.
Avice Hubback was a British journalist and author who wrote extensively on social and political issues.
Emanie Sachs was an American entrepreneur who founded the Sachs Mercantile Company, a successful retail business.
Swedish athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the pole vault.
Coal Kresser was an American football player who played as a fullback in the National Football League.
Hildagarde Albers was a German mathematician who made contributions to the field of topology.
Thomasene Brock was a renowned botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and ecology.
Anselma Payen was a French mathematician who made contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
Corydon Almond was an American football player who played as a halfback in the early 20th century.
Wetzel Hoover was an American football player who played as a tackle in the National Football League.
Eugean Oberholtzer was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.
Oaks Darby was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.
Talma Karsner was an American athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Rico Puhlmann was a German-born fashion photographer known for his iconic images in the mid-20th century.
American rock musician known for his contributions to the band 'Crazy Horse'.
Fulton Brown was a physicist known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Photographer who documented life in the Lodz Ghetto during World War II.
American journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Livio Bacchi Andreoli was an Italian novelist and short story writer.
American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Aurel Băeșu was a Romanian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
Ukrainian saint (b. 1894)
Ukrainian orthodox christian saint (born in 1894)
1970
Shakil Badayuni was an acclaimed Urdu poet from India, known for his ghazals and contributions to Urdu literature.
Israeli politician and member of the Knesset.
Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.
Huie Kin was a Chinese politician who served as the first Premier of the Republic of China.
Samary Duval was a French dancer who was known for her performances in French ballet during the early 20th century.
Ellenora Bowen was an American educator and civil rights activist who worked to improve educational opportunities for African Americans.
Filipino politician and lawyer.
Jeanne Charnay was a French journalist and feminist who wrote about women's rights and social issues.
Felicie Bois was a French ballet dancer who performed with the Paris Opera Ballet in the early 20th century.
Gertrude Trevelyan was a British novelist known for her novels set in the English countryside.
Calel Zuckerman was a renowned Jewish educator and community leader who helped establish several educational institutions in the United States.
A French dancer and choreographer who performed with the Paris Opera Ballet.
Lillias Adie was a Scottish politician and social reformer who worked to improve the lives of women and children.
Thaxton Hines was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1919 to 1930.
Anselma Brückner was a German sculptor who created works in bronze and stone.
Lena Swan was a Swedish politician who served as a member of the Riksdag from 1921 to 1944.
Lillias Kinney was an American dancer and choreographer known for her work in modern dance.
Calel Silberman was a Polish-Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset.
Nazaire Turgeon was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons.
Arles Struvé was a Swedish athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Captola Hurst was an American painter known for her landscape and still life paintings.
Burlie Grimes was an American football player who played in the National Football League in the 1920s and 1930s.
Melvinia Murrell was an African-American educator who founded the Melvinia Murrell School for Girls in Alabama.
Anie Laurie was a French actress who appeared in numerous films during the silent era.
Tallulah Brockman was an American dancer and choreographer who performed on Broadway in the early 20th century.
Clarence Burch was an American athlete who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.
Vere Isitt was a New Zealand politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
Coal Abrams was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.
An Irish-American activist and labor organizer who fought for the rights of women and workers in the early 20th century.
Florestine Perrault was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.
Leola N. Pettigrew was a renowned jazz singer known for her soulful voice.
Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.
Physicist who made significant contributions to the field of optics.
American author known for his mystery novels.
Renowned for discoveries of early dinosaur fossils in the Cretaceous period.
Floy Brooks was a pioneering journalist known for her investigative reporting.
Alfred Lane was an American baseball player who had a successful career in the early 20th century.
Dutch painter known for his landscapes and cityscapes.
Renowned physicist known for his groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.
Swedish biologist known for her research on marine life.
Legendary Greek hero known for slaying Medusa and rescuing Andromeda.
Floella Edith was a British novelist active in the early 20th century.
Renowned chemist known for his work in organic chemistry.
Bhakti Charan was an Indian politician known for his contributions to the independence movement.
Renowned astronomer known for discovering several celestial phenomena.
Scottish author and translator known for her works on literature and philosophy.
American author known for his works in the early 20th century.
Iranian poet known for his contributions to Persian literature.
Dowell Mims was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
Garo Basmadjian was an Armenian-American chemist who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
French sculptor known for her works in bronze and stone.
Herndon Waldo was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
French politician who served as a member of the Senate.
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1969
Prominent civil rights activist and community organizer.
Swedish entrepreneur who founded Electrolux.
Waverley Root was an American journalist and author who reported extensively on European affairs.
Italian entrepreneur known for his contributions to the textile industry.
Vahan Zarian was an Armenian poet and essayist who is known for his lyrical and introspective poetry.
A Mexican painter known for her vibrant and colorful depictions of Mexican culture and folklore.
Nanna Rignell was a Swedish botanist who specialized in the study of mosses and liverworts.
Mirko Zanni was an Italian weightlifter who won a gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
Armenian-American journalist and editor who worked for various Armenian-American publications.
Finnish writer and playwright.
Edmond Charnay was a French painter known for his Impressionist-style landscapes.
Clent Murchison was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Murchison Oil Company.
Willett Kendall was an American athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the men's 4x400 meter relay.
Arkie Shibley was an American country music singer and songwriter.
Roiza Davidovna Lifshitz was a Soviet Yiddish poet who wrote about the experiences of Jewish people in the Soviet Union.
Finnish long-distance runner who competed in the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.
Alexine Athey was a renowned American botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and ecology.
Denman Thompson was an American football player who played as a quarterback in the National Football League.
Chemist known for his work on the chemistry of colloids.
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Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
Elwell Parker was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Martita Hunt was a British actress known for her roles in films such as The Spy in Black and The Unseen.
Pioneering African American neuroscientist known for her research on the brain.
Ali Ahmad Bakathir was a prominent Yemeni poet known for his contributions to Arabic literature.
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American actor, stage and television actor. he was twice married and had two children. maclane succumbed to double pneumonia on january 1, 1969.
Swedish athlete (born 1888)
Actor (general peterson - i dream of jeannie), died at 68
British adventure writer, creator of james bond. he was the scion of wealthy parents. as a child, he was a goofy kid who scraped his way through private schools. first he worked as a reporter and then as a ww ii spy in british naval intelligence. he only discovered fiction when he was able to achieve real success. his tongue-in …
1968
Renowned for her contributions to literature.
Meshulem Rath was a prominent political figure known for his advocacy for social justice.
Founder of the Katz Group of Companies in Canada.
A prominent Chinese philosopher who developed a unique philosophical system known as the 'New Confucianism'.
A Chinese politician who served as the Premier of the Republic of China from 1945 to 1947.
American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Norwegian painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscape paintings.
Serbian politician and diplomat, known for his role in the negotiations leading to the creation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes.
Burris Carnahan was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical works inspired by nature.
American author known for her works in poetry and fiction.
Argentinian writer known for his contributions to Latin American literature.
Canadian painter known for her landscape paintings.
Prominent journalist known for his investigative reporting.
Barton Fink was a renowned screenwriter known for his work in Hollywood during the mid-20th century.
American author known for his novels and short stories.
1967
Orby was a racehorse who won the Epsom Derby in 1907.
Contributed to the field of quantum mechanics.
Soviet politician known for his role in the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
Phares Guthrie was an American folk musician and singer-songwriter.
A Romanian poet known for his surrealist and avant-garde poetry.
Uday Chand Dutt was a Bengali novelist and short story writer who is known for his works depicting the social and cultural life of Bengal.
A German painter known for her portraits and landscapes.
American singer-songwriter and pianist (d. 1967)
German painter known for her expressionist and abstract works.
Evaleen Henry was an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly.
Macari Zafiropoulos was a Greek composer known for his contributions to Greek classical music.
Corydon Spruance was an American painter and printmaker associated with the Ashcan School.
Inza Currier was an American painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
Armour Carr was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.
Lillie Martin was a pioneering female politician known for her advocacy for women's rights.
Odell Shepherd was an American astronomer known for his work in the field of astrophysics.
Founder of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.
1966
French lawyer, writer and politician. he was also the leader of socialist party. from 1947-1954, he was the first president of fourth republic. he supported degaulle's 1958 return to power, but was later accused of violating the constitution.
Served as a member of the Israeli Knesset.
Austrian painter known for his landscapes.
American author known for his works on American literature.
Calle Jularbo was a Swedish musician known for his virtuosic accordion playing.
Romanian mathematician who made contributions to the field of functional analysis.
American politician who served as the first female mayor of Springfield, Ohio.
Popular mystery writer known for her detective novels.
Renowned chemist known for his work on the chemistry of coal and petroleum.
American educator known for founding the Catlin Gabel School in Oregon.
Yule Kemal was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social reform in his country.
Renowned author known for his impactful storytelling.
American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of acoustics.
Known for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge engineering failure.
Pioneering botanist known for his research on plant taxonomy and morphology.
Pioneering African American entrepreneur known for her successful business ventures in the early 20th century.
Founder of Beulah Ream Allen School of Speech and Dramatic Art.
Dutch feminist and politician known for her advocacy for women's rights.
American chemist known for his work on the chemistry of coal and petroleum.
Elisha Scott was an American politician known for his contributions to public service.
American author known for his novels and short stories.
French journalist and politician, 16th president of the french republic (b. 1884)
She was a Polish politician and activist who fought for women's rights and participated in the Polish Underground State during World War II.
1965
Prominent figure in Jewish politics in Poland.
A Hungarian filmmaker who directed several notable films during the mid-20th century.
Dovber Shub was a Soviet politician who served as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Byelorussia from 1928 to 1937.
Dorance Atkins was an American botanist known for his work on the taxonomy and ecology of plants.
Alyda Ravn was a Norwegian painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
Dovber Levin was a Yiddish playwright who wrote plays that explored themes of Jewish identity and the immigrant experience.
Asriel Auerbach was a German-American physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Renowned mathematician known for her work in number theory.
Composer dies at 66
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Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53
1964
Hilding Björkman was a Swedish businessman and entrepreneur who founded the furniture company Ikea.
American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
American author known for his novels and short stories.
An American educator who served as the president of Spelman College from 1927 to 1953.
Everett Carll Sams was an American journalist and editor who worked for several newspapers and magazines.
Doak Finley was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee.
Drury Curzon was a British Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
Borden Parker was an American football player who played in the National Football League from 1920 to 1926.
American painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Romanian physicist who made contributions to the field of thermodynamics.
German chemist who made contributions to the development of synthetic rubber.
Malva Norell was a Swedish botanist who specialized in the study of the genus Malva, commonly known as the mallow.
Jewett Brock was an American football player who played as a halfback in the early 20th century.
Nazaire Poirier was a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League during the 1920s.
Gervis Frere was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
American actress who appeared in several silent films in the early 20th century.
Florestine Ory was a French politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
Sayre Stafford was an American football player who played as a halfback in the early 20th century.
Nicandro Bottecchia was an Italian painter known for his landscape and still life paintings.
Linnaea Hallin was a Swedish botanist who specialized in the study of mosses and liverworts.
Phares Phipps was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.
Margrete Heiberg was a Norwegian mathematician who made contributions to the field of topology.
Alanson Randolph was an American football player who played as a halfback in the early 20th century.
Colburn Haskell was an American football player who played as a halfback in the early 20th century.
Noelie Goffin was a Belgian painter known for her landscape and still life paintings.
Gwin Norbeck was a Norwegian politician who served as a member of the Storting, the Norwegian parliament.
Alvey Skinner was an American football player who played as a halfback in the early 20th century.
Leavy Caskey was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee.
Axel Erlandson was a Swedish-American sculptor and horticulturist known for his unique tree sculptures.
Émile Ader was a French painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Luddie Cahn was an American entrepreneur who founded the Cahn Electronics Company, a leading manufacturer of electronic components.
Oakes Fegley was an American football player who played in the National Football League from 1920 to 1926.
Jettie Claxton was a renowned actress known for her performances on stage and screen.
Geologist known for his work on the origin of oil.
Ewart Gladstone was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
Plato Petrovič was a Serbian philosopher and professor who made contributions to the field of phenomenology.
Composer dies at 84
President of lebanon (born 1890).
Dutch actress anastasia (comedia, anastasia) dies around 86
1963
Gellert was a successful entrepreneur who founded a prominent company in the early 20th century.
A Nepali politician who served as the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1958 to 1959.
Loie Ewen was a Canadian journalist and author who wrote extensively on political and social issues.
Hjalmar Holand was a Norwegian-American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Holand Lumber Company and was a pioneer in the timber industry.
Isador Ostrer was a British film producer who co-founded the Gaumont British Picture Corporation.
Finch Creighton was an English footballer who played as a defender for various clubs in the early 20th century.
Lytle Adams was an American inventor who is best known for developing the first practical parachute for military use.
Clema Hess was a renowned American botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and ecology.
Ameli Lundahl was a Swedish painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
Romanian industrialist and one of the wealthiest people in interwar Romania.
Theophil Beinlich was a German footballer who played as a midfielder.
Gwendola Caradoc-Davies was a Welsh botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and ecology.
Esten Moen was a Norwegian novelist known for his works depicting rural life in Norway.
Arthella Beebe was an American astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.
Clarence Wake was a British Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament from 1924 to 1945.
Lestine Gould was a British mathematician known for her contributions to the field of topology.
Ellamay Wulff was a Swedish botanist who specialized in the study of mosses and liverworts.
Honorine Ward was a biologist known for her research in marine biology.
Swedish photographer known for his portraits and landscapes.
Finch Cruikshank was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada.
Adley Gardner was a renowned American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Renowned physicist known for her work in nuclear physics.
American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ellington Woods was a prominent politician known for his advocacy for civil rights.
Italian painter known for his figurative and symbolist works.
1962
Renowned author known for her captivating novels.
Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.
Known for contributions to number theory and combinatorics.
Serbian politician and one of the leaders of the Radical Party in Serbia.
Lenah Ware was a British actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the mid-20th century.
A Romanian painter known for his portraits and landscapes.
Hjalmar Johansson was a Swedish athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, winning a gold medal in the pole vault.
Leverett Gleason was an American entrepreneur who founded the Gleason Corporation, a leading manufacturer of gear-cutting and grinding machines.
Melvinia Trotter was an African-American poet who wrote about the experiences of Black women in the early 20th century.
Macedonio Garza was a Mexican politician who served as the Governor of Nuevo León from 1939 to 1943.
Anselma Schulz was a German painter known for her still life and floral paintings.
Lenea Bates was an American actress who appeared in several films during the silent era.
A Norwegian painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Elsye Warnecke was a German painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
Hersel Hershfield was an American entrepreneur and inventor who founded the Hershfield Candy Company.
Garrit Achterberg was a Dutch poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Gavrielle Amiel was a French poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Elmire Regnault was a French politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
Ettel Dunne was an Irish politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Labour Party.
Herndon Cummings was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Founder of the Aldis Brothers Company known for optical devices.
Denver S. Dickerson was a prominent American politician.
Jourdain Fabre was a French sculptor who specialized in public monuments and memorials.
Renowned botanist known for her work in plant genetics.
Welsh politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire from 1910 to 1918.
Renowned chemist who made significant advancements in physical chemistry.
Finnish painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Canadian author known for her novels and short stories.
Renowned Israeli architect known for modernist designs.
1961
Edith Tell was a French actress who appeared in numerous films during the silent and early sound eras.
Serbian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
Lucylle Hazen was an American novelist who wrote several novels set in the American West, including 'The Lonesome Trail' and 'The Rustler'.
Lillah Paulsen was a Norwegian painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
Malva Schalek was an Austrian painter known for her expressionist and abstract works.
Theophil Hahn was a German mathematician who made contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
John Borden was an American explorer and adventurer who led several expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
Lebaron Briggs was an American mathematician known for his contributions to number theory and algebraic geometry.
German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
French politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
Earlena Beebe was an American botanist who specialized in the study of ferns.
Nazaire Blanchet was a French mathematician known for his contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
Varina Pease was an American botanist who specialized in the study of grasses.
Macy Morse was an American politician known for her advocacy for women's rights.
Pierson M. Hall was a politician known for his contributions to public service.
Cipriano Cuevas was a Mexican boxer known for his impressive career in the ring.
Edith Carr was a British politician who served as a member of the London County Council.
American author known for her novel 'A Girl of the Limberlost.'
Refugio Barrera was a Mexican politician known for his contributions to social welfare programs.
Jettie Parks was an American politician known for her advocacy for women's suffrage.
Isidore Falk was a successful boxer known for his skills in the ring.
American author known for his mystery novels.
Chemist known for his work on the synthesis of organic compounds.
Einer Holstad was a Norwegian artist known for his landscape paintings and etchings.
1960
Renowned American painter known for her vibrant landscapes.
Renowned Urdu poet known for his ghazals and nazms.
Renowned mathematician known for her contributions to number theory.
American suffragist and politician.
Renowned botanist known for her work in plant genetics.
Founder of Wilcox Oil Company
Cloma Recto was a prominent Filipino politician who served as a senator and vice president of the Philippines.
American politician who served as the Mayor of Boston.
Florena Miner was a Canadian paleontologist who made important discoveries about the evolution of dinosaurs.
A Chinese poet known for his lyrical and introspective poems that explored themes of nature and human emotion.
Gardiner White was an American rower who won a gold medal in the men's eight event at the 1904 Summer Olympics.
Oakes Ladd was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Ladd Furniture Company, a successful furniture manufacturing business.
Ulyssa Merriman was an American actress who appeared in several films during the silent era.
Evangelene Lindsey was an American actress who appeared in several films during the 1930s and 1940s.
Invented the Stokes Trap, a device used to capture insects for scientific study.
Annai Poopathi was a social reformer in Tamil Nadu who worked towards the empowerment of women and the eradication of caste-based discrimination.
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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.
Chalon Rousseau was a French composer known for his orchestral and chamber music works.
Maley Duff was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball during the early 20th century.
Othal Hawkins was an American educator and administrator who served as the president of Tuskegee University.
Antoinette Montaigne was a French sculptor known for her public monuments and statues.
Leavy Leavitt was an American baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball as an outfielder.
Herndon Edmond was an American journalist and editor who worked for the Associated Press and other news organizations.
Hilding Nordström was a Swedish journalist and author who worked for the newspaper Svenska Dagbladet.
Arty McGovern was an American professional boxer who competed in the early 20th century.
Gardiner Symonds was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Symonds Engineering Company.
Huberta Klüver was a German botanist who specialized in plant taxonomy and phytogeography.
Yoshiye Kawashima was a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives.
William Swan was a British Liberal politician who served as a Member of Parliament from 1910 to 1918.
Amabel Ware was a British journalist and editor who worked for several publications in the early 20th century.
Herndon Weaver was an American sculptor known for his public monuments and statues.
A British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Tottenham South from 1918 to 1931.
Elmer Jewett was an American geologist who conducted research on the geology of the western United States.
Wilho Saari was a Finnish composer known for his orchestral and chamber works.
Denman Crocker was an American journalist and author who worked for various newspapers and magazines.
Corydon Beckwith was an American football player who played as a guard in the early 20th century.
Herndon Lear was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia.
Lebaron Faulkner was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas.
Fictional character in J.D. Salinger's works, known for his introspective nature.
Prominent Chicago socialite known for co-founding the Everleigh Club, a famous brothel.
Flossie Coffman was a talented golfer known for her achievements in the sport.
Lytle Hull was an American politician who served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives.
Swedish author and playwright.
Founder of the Duane Reade chain of drugstores in New York City.
Renowned Mexican painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
Willett Yerger was an American politician who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959
Founder of the Hare Group of Companies in the UK.
Amabel Ware-Lane was a British athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Theophil Bader was a German physicist who made contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Swiss banker who founded the private banking firm Julius Baer Group.
Polish engineer known for his contributions to early radio technology.
Polish painter known for her landscape and portrait paintings.
Renowned zoologist who specialized in marine biology.
Frosty Lawson was a renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Windham Wyer was a botanist known for his research on plant genetics.
Carmita Landström was a Swedish botanist who specialized in the study of mosses and liverworts.
Pioneering electrical engineer known for his contributions to radio technology.
1958
Lebanese painter known for his colorful and expressive artworks.
French physicist known for his contributions to the development of quantum mechanics.
Founder of the Falk Corporation, a leading manufacturer of industrial equipment.
American politician known for his advocacy for social reform.
American politician who served as the Governor of Connecticut.
German physicist who conducted research in the field of nuclear physics.
Blease Graham was a prominent American journalist and newspaper editor in the early 20th century.
Calel Pinkus was a Yiddish poet and playwright who wrote about Jewish life in Eastern Europe.
Brinsley Davidge was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.
Danila Vassilieff was a Russian poet and translator who was active in the early 20th century.
Einer Nilsson was a Swedish athlete who competed in track and field events and won a gold medal in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Finnish long-distance runner who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Carrine Arlett was a French actress who appeared in several films during the early 20th century.
Magie Salzmann was a German novelist known for her works exploring social and political themes.
Gedalya Bublick was a Polish-Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament.
Jewett Lindsay was an American journalist and editor who worked for several prominent newspapers in the early 20th century.
Orilla Waller was a Canadian botanist who specialized in the study of mosses and liverworts.
Orilla Young was an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
A British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Tottenham North from 1910 to 1918.
Sayre Weaver was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Waldine Van Cise was an American painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
Obera Wilcox was an American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Talma Rooke was a British athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Finnan Lambie was an Australian rules football player who played for Carlton in the Victorian Football League.
British actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows in the early 20th century.
Pioneering engineer who co-founded Warner Bros. Studios.
Founder of Coonley Products Company.
Irish poet known for his lyrical works.
Amabel Dewar was a Scottish painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
Evaleen Ayer was an American poet and educator who published several collections of poetry.
Welsh novelist known for his historical fiction.
Indian physicist known for his work in solid-state physics and semiconductor technology.
American photographer (born 1886).
Musician ("think fast") dies at 55.
1957
British politician known for his advocacy for social welfare reforms.
Samary Courtenay was a French actress who was known for her roles in French theater and film during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Founder of Craig Quality Control Company.
Served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives.
A Serbian military officer who served as the Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Yugoslav Army.
Katherleen Drew-Bear was a British botanist who specialized in the study of seaweeds and made important contributions to the understanding of their life cycles.
Kathrene Pinkerton was an American novelist known for her historical fiction.
Lillias Ashworth Hallett was a British politician and suffragist who worked to secure the right to vote for women.
Isador Kaufman was a Russian-American painter known for his vibrant and expressive portraits.
Mihail Ghelmegeanu was a Romanian journalist and politician who played a role in the political landscape of Romania during the early 20th century.
Ralph Sadler was a British inventor who patented several mechanical devices, including improvements to the internal combustion engine.
Drury Fortescue was a British Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
Alexine Fleuriot was a French novelist known for her works exploring the lives of women in the early 20th century.
Sayre Ramsdell was an American physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
Denman Maley was an American painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Casten Amerongen was a Dutch painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Ormand Brewer was an American physicist who made contributions to the field of atomic and molecular physics.
Waldine Van Ness was an American painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
Acacia Johnson was a renowned botanist known for her research on tropical plant species.
Alanson Buck was an American poet known for his nature-inspired works.
Lymon Chaffee was an American politician who served as a member of the Utah State Senate.
Us elocutionist dies at 67 and 72
Fergal o'hanlon and fergal o’hanlon were killed in the brookeborough raid
1956
American biologist who made significant contributions to the study of marine life.
A German painter known for her landscape and portrait paintings.
Cleofas Jaramillo was a New Mexican author who wrote about the history and culture of the region.
A prominent Talmudic scholar and rabbi in pre-state Israel.
Athalie Clément was a French painter known for her portraits and landscapes.
Danyle Moinet was a French painter known for her impressionist landscapes and still life paintings.
Corydon Waugh was an American sculptor known for his public sculptures and memorials.
Zilphia Horton was an American athlete who excelled in track and field events.
Elek Gopcsa was a Hungarian composer known for his orchestral and chamber works.
British sculptor known for her figurative works.
Romanian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
Kincaid A. H. Smith was a politician known for his contributions to public service.
Seager Wheeler was a Canadian politician known for his contributions to agriculture and public service.
French politician who served as a member of the Senate.
1955
Alice Middleton Boring was an American psychologist who made important contributions to the study of animal behavior.
Austrian architect known for his modernist designs.
Gertrude Beasley was an American journalist and memoirist who wrote about her experiences growing up in a dysfunctional family in Texas.
Cleofas Buencamino was a Filipino composer and musician who contributed to the development of Philippine music.
Maximilian Liebmann was an Austrian painter known for his expressionist landscapes and portraits.
Anselma Fock was a Dutch painter known for her portraits and landscapes.
French industrialist who founded the Veyrin Group, a prominent manufacturer of automotive parts.
Anselma Felbinger was a German painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
Renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
American philosopher known for his work in metaphysics and ethics.
American archaeologist and historian (b. 1881)
Maud Borden was a British stage and film actress active in the early 20th century.
American archaeologist and folklorist (born 1881).
1954
Annai Nagammai was a social activist and the wife of Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, who fought for the rights of the Untouchables and women in Tamil Nadu.
Edna Burch was an American novelist known for her works exploring the lives of women in the early 20th century.
Soma Weiss was a German mathematician known for his contributions to the field of functional analysis.
Blease Carney was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Alexine Lesueur was a French painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
Renowned astronomer known for his work on variable stars.
Chemist known for his research on the chemistry of natural products.
Renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
American poet and critic (b. 1887)
English politician and diplomat, chancellor of the duchy of lancaster (b. 1890)
British diplomat and writer (born 1890).
1953
Celebrated poet known for lyrical works.
American actor known for his roles in silent films.
French author known for his literary works.
An American interior designer known for her modern and minimalist design aesthetic.
Ellenora Tompkins was an American politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly.
Welsh poet and writer who was a prominent figure in the Welsh Renaissance of the early 20th century.
Berthe Mouchette was a French poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Elek Szép was a Hungarian novelist and short story writer who is known for his realistic and psychological works.
Pal Dániel was a Hungarian composer known for his classical music compositions.
Edward Borden was a British painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
A Swedish sculptor known for his public monuments and statues.
Orilla Wittenmyer was an American educator who made significant contributions to the field of education.
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1953)
Millicent Rogers was an American socialite and entrepreneur known for her influence in the fashion industry.
American socialite and fashion icon known for her unique style and influence in the fashion world.
Israeli historian known for his research on Jewish history and culture.
Delavan Leonard was a successful entrepreneur known for his contributions to the automotive industry.
Horace Borden was an American painter known for his impressionist landscapes and seascapes.
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1923)
American singer-songwriter and musician aka "bocephus." his music is often described as a mix of blues, country, and southern rock. hank williams iii is his father and the legendary country music singer hank williams iii's son. he also has holly williams iii, hilary williams, samuel williams and katie williams.
1952
Crisanto Arellano was a Filipino politician who served as the first Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives.
An Irish republican and feminist who was involved in the Irish revolutionary movement.
Nazaire Mathieu was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest and bishop.
Calel Pines was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset.
Corydon Sperry was an American astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.
Hungarian painter known for his expressionist and cubist-influenced works.
Wilho Ilmarinen was a Finnish inventor who made significant contributions to the development of various technologies.
American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Utah.
Saladin Crumbine was an American politician who served as the 26th Lieutenant Governor of Kansas from 1915 to 1919.
Amabel Kerr was a British philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations in the early 20th century.
Edith Jewett was an American botanist who specialized in the study of ferns and mosses.
Roscoe Drummond was a prominent American journalist known for his work in the mid-20th century.
Mabry Harper was a prominent politician known for his contributions to public service.
Elwell was a renowned painter known for his realistic and atmospheric landscapes.
Hildagarde Hawthorne was an American poet and essayist who wrote extensively about nature and the natural world.
Willett Burt was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.
1951
Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
American politician who served as the first African American woman elected to the Michigan House of Representatives.
A French art dealer who played a significant role in promoting and supporting the work of modern artists in Paris.
Lenah Sutcliffe Matheson was a Canadian novelist and short story writer.
Belford Forbes was an American author known for his works in the early 20th century.
Furman Selz was a prominent investment banker known for his contributions to the financial industry.
Renowned botanist known for her work on plant taxonomy.
Seager Mackey was an American politician who served in various government positions.
Llewellyn Herbert was a South African athlete who excelled in the long jump and triple jump.
Loyal Wingate was a successful entrepreneur known for his contributions to the business world.
1950
Influential painter whose works revolutionized the art world in the early 20th century.
Prolific writer known for their captivating storytelling.
Indonesian engineer and military leader, known for his role in the Indonesian National Revolution.
Renowned philosopher known for his groundbreaking theories on ethics.
Known for contributions to set theory and mathematical logic.
Lytle Harding was an American author known for his novels and short stories set in the American South.
Jourdain Lefebvre was a French politician who served as a member of the National Assembly.
German journalist known for his investigative reporting
Jacquette Mercier was a French scientist who made significant contributions in the field of physics.
Anda Esterházy was a Hungarian painter known for her portraits and landscapes.
Giulian Peri was an Italian playwright and screenwriter active in the early 20th century.
Graciano Bianchi was an Italian painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Eliza Wetzel was an American philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations in her local community.
Bohemian aristocrat and patron of the arts who hosted a famous literary salon in Prague.
Auda Llewelyn was a Welsh poet known for his contributions to the Welsh literary tradition.
Maximilian Kempf was a German painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.
Arthella Hale was an American astronomer who specialized in the study of solar activity and its effects on the Earth's atmosphere.
A French composer and organist, known for his religious and orchestral works.
Samary Boucher was a French sculptor known for her public monuments and statues.
Athalie Wingate was a British author who wrote several novels and short stories.
A French actress who appeared in numerous films and stage productions.
Blondine Bourgeois was a French novelist known for her novels depicting the lives of the French bourgeoisie.
Macedonio Urrutia was a Nicaraguan politician who served as the President of Nicaragua from 1925 to 1926.
Drury Pye was a British architect known for his work on country houses and public buildings.
Félicie Fleuret was a French novelist who wrote several works of fiction during the early 20th century.
Oakes Murphy was a U.S. Representative from Missouri who served in the early 20th century.
Italian painter associated with the Divisionist movement.
Joash Woodrow was a renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the study of celestial bodies.
Herndon Morey was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Signe Tollefsen was a renowned painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
Lebaron Pratt was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York.
Viviano Ravagli was an Italian politician who served as a member of the Senate of the Kingdom of Italy.
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1949
Founder of Paradis Cafeteria chain in the United States.
Elye Bokher was a prominent Yiddish writer and journalist who contributed to the development of modern Yiddish literature.
American journalist known for his investigative reporting and social commentary.
American author known for her novels and short stories.
Khalil Mutran was a pioneering Egyptian poet and translator who played a significant role in the development of modern Arabic poetry.
Phares Hertzog was a prominent American architect known for his work in the Prairie School style.
Lillias Torrance Newton was a Canadian painter known for her portraits and landscapes.
Ellenora Babcock was an American botanist who specialized in the study of ferns.
Finnan Haslam was a Welsh rugby union player who played as a forward.
Jode Stecher was a German painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Wilmont Lewis was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
American suffragist and politician known for her advocacy for women's rights.
Axel Petersen was a Swedish film director and screenwriter active in the early 20th century.
British socialite known for her lavish lifestyle and connections to high society.
Drucilla Barber was a prominent suffragist known for her advocacy for women's right to vote.
1948
Annai Meenambal Sivaraj was a prominent social reformer in Tamil Nadu, India, who worked towards the empowerment of women and the eradication of social evils.
Armenian politician who served as the Prime Minister of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918.
Alfred Modell was a German-American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Modell's Sporting Goods retail chain.
An Indian athlete who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Sten Broman was a Swedish painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Alben Wagstaff was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from California.
German entrepreneur known for founding the Bauknecht company.
Pioneering chemist known for his work on the synthesis of organic compounds.
Afghan military leader who played a key role in the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
Macil Macdonald was a Scottish politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the early 20th century.
German composer / pianist (liebesmesse) dies at 66
Composer dies at 73
1947
Jehiel Gershuni was a Russian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis.
Morag MacInnes was a Scottish poet known for her lyrical works.
1946
Renowned botanist known for her work on algae taxonomy.
Samary Lejeune was a French actress who was known for her roles in French theater and film during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nigerian playwright and author.
Vartan Aharonian was an Armenian politician who served as the Prime Minister of the First Republic of Armenia in 1918.
French industrialist who founded the Legrand Group, a major manufacturer of electrical and digital building infrastructures.
Herndon Spillman was an American painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Laval Nugent was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons.
Known for his work in physical chemistry and thermodynamics.
Pioneering American journalist and suffragist.
An American actor who appeared in numerous films during the silent era and early talkies.
Imogene Boyd was a renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
Augustus Meyer was a pioneering American journalist.
1945
An influential Armenian poet and writer who played a significant role in the development of modern Armenian literature.
A prominent Albanian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Albania during the early 20th century.
Samary Boulanger was a French painter who was known for her landscape and portrait paintings.
Hjalmar Öhrvall was a Swedish physicist who made contributions to the field of optics and spectroscopy.
Serbian politician and diplomat, served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.
Alexine Charpentier was a French painter known for her impressionist landscapes and still life paintings.
Gilberte Rimbaud was a French painter and the sister of the renowned poet Arthur Rimbaud.
Martin Wetzel was an American artist known for his landscape paintings of the American West.
Gardiner Comfort was an American playwright known for his comedic works.
A British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Ealing from 1910 to 1918.
Gardiner Howland Shaw was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Shaw-Walker Company.
Thekla Weissenborn was a German mathematician who made contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
Blondine Schlumberger was a French mathematician who made contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
Urania Nardi was an Italian astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.
Hermenia Wossidlo was a German painter known for her expressionist landscapes and portraits.
Edwin Borden Goodell was an American novelist known for his historical fiction set in the American West.
Gilberte Beaux was a French businesswoman who founded a successful cosmetics company.
Elek Csáky was a Hungarian politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture in the Kingdom of Hungary.
Corydon Thurber was an American sculptor known for his public monuments and memorials.
Elwell Otis was a successful businessman known for his contributions to the industrial sector.
Erich Koehn was a German politician and member of the Nazi Party.
Arbutus was a renowned botanist known for his research on plant species in North America.
Renowned Irish poet known for his lyrical works.
A Hungarian composer known for his classical music compositions.
Cutter W. Williams was a prominent politician known for his contributions to public service.
Irish politician known for his role in the Irish War of Independence.
Renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Elwell Stephen was a British politician and Member of Parliament.
Italian sculptor known for her elegant marble sculptures.
British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
American businessman known for his contributions to the steel industry.
Amyas Crump was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Somerset County Cricket Club in the late 19th century.
Composer dies at 33
1944
French politician who served as a member of the Senate.
Australian cricketer (born 1862).
English architect, designed the castle drogo and thiepval memorial (b. 1869)
British architect who designed new delhi (born in 1869).
1943
Known for her children's books featuring animal characters.
British journalist known for his coverage of military affairs.
A British photographer known for her portraits and landscape photographs.
Zelig Abramovitch was a Polish-Jewish philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of phenomenology.
Blease Evans was a British mathematician known for his work in number theory and combinatorics.
Virna Sheard was a Canadian poet known for her nature-inspired works.
An Italian sculptor known for her religious and allegorical sculptures.
Norwegian businessman who played a key role in the development of the Norwegian shipping industry.
Renowned geologist known for his work on mineral deposits.
Marvell Cooke was a prominent politician known for his contributions to social reform.
Florestine Bouisset was a French novelist who wrote about the lives of rural people in the early 20th century.
Norwegian politician known for his contributions to the labor movement.
Hungarian journalist
U.s. military officer gave "a message to garcia" (born 1857).
1942
Known for his work in number theory and algebraic geometry.
Graciano Sánchez was a Mexican politician who served as the Governor of San Luis Potosí state.
A Greek diplomat who served as the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations.
Livio Casanova was an Italian painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings.
Adelheid Feilchenfeldt was a Swiss businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded one of the first department stores in Switzerland.
Antoinette Delphine was a French painter known for her portraits and landscapes.
German rabbi and scholar who was a prominent figure in the Conservative Judaism movement.
Ellenora Hoyt was a prolific American playwright known for her comedic and social commentary plays.
Stayce Aumonier was a British novelist known for her psychological fiction.
A Belgian poet and playwright who was a prominent figure in the Flemish literary movement.
Plato Leontiev was a Russian poet and translator who was active in the early 20th century.
Oakes Godfrey was a U.S. Representative from New York who served in the early 20th century.
Armour McGhee was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Léon Charnay was a French politician who served as a member of the Senate.
Wilbur Carr was an American diplomat who served as the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs.
Read Hollweg was a German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany during World War I.
Einar Bjørnson was a prominent journalist and editor in Norway.
Renowned physicist known for her work in electromagnetism.
Mendel Kalmansohn was a politician who played a key role in advocating for workers' rights.
Dino Frisch was a biologist known for his research on animal behavior.
Lazarus Fuchs was a renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
Russian mathematician who worked on the theory of functions of a real variable.
Pioneering chemist known for her research on synthetic dyes.
Jeanne Wake was a French painter known for her landscape and still life paintings.
Composer dies at 35
1941
Prominent Yiddish writer known for his works on Jewish folklore and culture.
Lenah Sutcliffe Higgins was a pioneering American nurse who played a significant role in the development of the nursing profession in the United States.
Gargi Chattopadhyay was a renowned Bengali poet and writer who made significant contributions to Bengali literature.
Russian physicist known for his work in the field of electromagnetism.
A prominent American architect known for his designs of public buildings and private residences.
Romanian forensic scientist who made significant contributions to the field of forensic medicine.
Wilho Joutsenlahti was a Finnish poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
A French singer and actress who was popular in the early 20th century.
Varvara Arakcheyeva was a Russian mathematician who made contributions to the field of differential equations.
Evaleen Stein was an American athlete who excelled in track and field events in the early 20th century.
Italian actress known for her roles in silent films.
Lebanese painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
Chinese poet known for his modernist poetry and contributions to Chinese literature.
Alter Kacyzne was a prolific writer who made significant contributions to literature.
1940
Oakes Whitney was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Whitney Manufacturing Company, a leading producer of industrial machinery.
Alanson Willcox was an American entrepreneur who founded the Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Company.
Lillias Skene was a Scottish philanthropist who founded several charitable organizations in the early 20th century.
Gardiner Teall was an American journalist and editor who worked for several prominent publications.
American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
American painter and illustrator known for his naturalistic depictions of rural landscapes and scenes.
Finnish politician who served as a member of parliament.
Félicie Gautier was a French playwright who wrote several successful plays that were performed in Parisian theaters.
Corydon Bell was an American architect known for his work in the Prairie School style of architecture.
French businessman who founded the Poilpot Group, a leading manufacturer of industrial equipment.
Felicie Milliet was a French painter known for her landscapes and still life paintings.
Phares Moyer was a successful American businessman and entrepreneur.
American inventor who patented several electrical devices, including an early electric motor.
Gleb Botkin was a Russian occultist and the son of Rasputin's personal physician.
Levi Wetzel was an American farmer who pioneered new agricultural techniques in the Midwest.
Theodoro Rignano was an Italian physicist who made contributions to the field of electromagnetism.
Garritt Garrett was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Charles Drury was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada.
Polish physicist who made contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Margrete Laub was a Norwegian painter known for her landscape and portrait works.
Wildon Fawcett was a British zoologist who specialized in the study of insects and their behavior.
A French educator who founded a school for girls and advocated for women's education.
Melquiades Amado was a Peruvian poet and journalist who was known for his lyrical and introspective works.
Madoc Ffoulkes was a Welsh poet who was active in the early 20th century.
Glover Shipp was a pioneering astronomer known for his work in celestial mechanics.
Spanish painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
An American geologist who conducted research on the geology of the western United States.
Founder of the Sherwin-Williams Company, a Fortune 500 company known for its paints and coatings.
Honore Fraser was a renowned chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.
Irish author known for his works on folklore and mythology.
Ransom Shoup was a physicist who made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism.
Indian author and educator (b. 1865)
Indian essayist and writer (born 1865).
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1939
A prominent Russian politician and feminist who advocated for women's suffrage and social reforms.
American businessman known for his contributions to the oil industry.
American lawyer and politician who served as the Governor of Indiana.
Telemachus Mavromichalis was a Greek politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece in 1916.
Anaika Palwankar was an Indian social reformer and politician who fought for the rights of the Untouchable community.
Ladislaus Reymann was a Polish painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Thaxton Ford was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee.
Swedish author known for her novels and short stories.
Renowned geologist known for his work on the geology of the Rocky Mountains.
Geologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the Earth's structure.
Renowned Slovak painter known for his artistic contributions in the early 20th century.
Iven C. Kincheloe was an American explorer known for his expeditions to remote regions.
1938
Vahan Totovents was an Armenian novelist and short story writer known for his works depicting the lives of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire.
Finnish composer known for his orchestral works.
Léon Ader was a French architect known for his work on several notable buildings in Paris.
Eugène Ader was a French composer who is known for his operatic and orchestral works.
Teresina Tamburini was an Italian botanist who specialized in the study of bryophytes.
Gwin Griffith was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the early 20th century.
A Dutch painter known for her Impressionist-style landscapes and still lifes.
Sulo Kolkka was a Finnish politician who served as a member of the Parliament of Finland.
A Croatian linguist who made significant contributions to the study of the Croatian language.
Ercilia Nogueira Cobra was a Brazilian poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
Finnish journalist and author who worked for several newspapers in Finland.
Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.
Reynaldo Lutz was a Brazilian biologist known for his research on tropical flora and fauna.
1937
Renowned Japanese painter known for his landscapes and traditional art style.
Kalev Tihkan was an Estonian poet known for his lyrical and nature-inspired works.
Gardiner Ames was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the Ames Shovel Company.
Serbian politician and one of the founders of the Radical Party in Serbia.
Adelheid Wette was a German playwright who wrote plays exploring social and political themes.
Petro Odarchenko was a Ukrainian poet and literary critic who was active in the early 20th century.
Amabel Ames was a British botanist who specialized in the study of ferns.
A Hungarian painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Lisle Smith was a British politician known for his contributions to local government and public service.
Ransom Aldrich was a chemist known for his work in the field of organic chemistry.
Famous racehorse known for winning multiple prestigious races.
American author known for his works on philosophy and literature.
Indian religious leader, founded the gaudiya math (b. 1874)
1936
Dovber Beilinson was a Soviet physicist who made contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
Maille Breton was a French painter known for her Impressionist-style landscapes and portraits.
An American politician who served as the 35th mayor of Boston, Massachusetts from 1910 to 1914.
Edmond Ader was a French politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
Isidore Thibaudeau was a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
Chesley Manly was a politician known for his contributions to public service.
French politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
Liberian politician who served as the 15th President of Liberia.
Vinson Brown was a botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plants.
1935
Renowned British painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
Elliet Deland was an American novelist and short story writer known for her works depicting the lives of women in New England.
Phares Herr was a prominent American educator and administrator.
Gardiner Hallock was an American novelist known for his works set in the American West.
Calvary Chapman was an American journalist and editor who worked for several prominent newspapers in the early 20th century.
Olney Richmond was an American novelist known for his historical fiction set in the American West.
American writer and editor.
Léon Charnay was a French poet who wrote extensively about nature and the rural landscape.
Luella St. Clair Moss was an American politician known for her advocacy for women's suffrage.
1934
An Armenian-American activist who advocated for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide and the independence of Armenia.
Jacub Wassermann was a German novelist and essayist known for his psychological novels and his involvement in social and political issues.
Jakeob Wassermann was a German novelist known for his psychological novels, including 'The Maurizius Case' and 'My Marriage'.
A French actress who appeared in numerous films during the silent era and early talkies.
Euphemia Stephens was a successful entrepreneur known for founding the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company.
Mabel Purefoy was a pioneering botanist known for her work on plant taxonomy.
Acadia was a renowned geologist known for their contributions to the study of rock formations.
German-jewish biographer and novelist.
1933
Renowned explorer known for his expeditions to remote regions.
Renowned French painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.
American painter known for her portraits and landscapes.
Renowned civil engineer known for his work on water supply systems.
1932
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
Renowned botanist known for her work in plant taxonomy.
A Norwegian actress who was one of the first female film stars in Norway.
Famous for his novel 'The Golden Bough' which explores themes of magic and folklore.
A prominent Orthodox rabbi and Talmudic scholar in early 20th century Poland.
Oakes Angier was an American entrepreneur and inventor who founded the Angier Brick Company, a successful brick manufacturing business.
Hortense Clews was a British painter known for her portraits and landscapes.
Anselma Heine was a German poet and writer who was active in the early 20th century.
Calel Afendopolo was a prominent Greek-Jewish businessman and philanthropist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Adelheid Seeck was a German botanist who specialized in the study of mosses and liverworts.
Dutchess Sarah Louisa Ridley was a British painter known for her portraits and landscapes.
Opaline Whiteley was a French painter known for her Impressionist-style landscapes and still life paintings.
Norwood Hill was a British politician known for his contributions to public service.
Pioneering surgeon known for his work in orthopedics.
Norwood Jewell was an American politician who served in various government roles.
Denver Allison served as a respected politician in his time.
Alinda was a legendary queen known for her wisdom and leadership.
Finnish author known for her novels and short stories.
Known for creating the pangram 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'
Calvary Duffy was an American politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly.
British politician, journalist, and publisher (born 1846).
1931
King of Saudi Arabia known for modernizing the country.
British Conservative Party politician known for his work in the House of Commons.
Hjalmar Bergman was a Swedish author known for his novels and short stories, including 'Markurells i Wadköping' and 'Farmor och vår Herre'.
Margrete Munthe was a Norwegian novelist and short story writer known for her depictions of rural life in Norway.
Antonieta Rivas Mercado was a Mexican athlete who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Innocent Smith was a renowned author known for his captivating novels.
Swedish author known for her novels and short stories.
American businessman known for his contributions to the shipping industry.
Lottie M. Boyd was an American author known for her works in the early 20th century.
Cassius Jackson was an American astronomer known for his work on variable stars.
Dutch botanist and microbiologist (born in 1851)
1930
Known for contributions to number theory.
Known for her work in solar astronomy.
Andranik Tzarukian was an Armenian poet and writer who made significant contributions to Armenian literature.
Italian painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes.
Isaiah Ruffin was an American politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.
Felicie Mallet was a French sculptor known for her portrait busts and public monuments.
Hjalmar Nilsson was a Swedish botanist who specialized in the study of mosses and liverworts.
Emmert Studley was an American architect known for his work on several prominent buildings in the early 20th century.
Finnan O'Donnell was an Irish politician who served as a member of the Irish House of Commons.
Noted poet known for her lyrical works.
Honorine Daumier was a sculptor who created intricate and detailed sculptures.
Kalani Kaanaana was a Hawaiian politician who played a key role in the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.
Corydon Hitt was an American painter known for his landscape and genre paintings.
An American author known for his humorous and satirical short stories.
French entrepreneur known for founding the Boillot automobile manufacturing company.
Dorsey Gardner was a pioneering astronomer known for his work in celestial mechanics.
French politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
A French sculptor known for his public monuments and statues.
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929
Alcee Fortier was an American educator and historian who served as the president of Tulane University from 1884 to 1911.
Inventor of the roller chain used in bicycles and other machinery.
Arabella Buckley was a British science writer and educator.
Turkish civil servant and politician, turkish minister of environment and urban planning (b. 1894)
1928
Loie Fuller was an American dancer and theatrical producer who was a pioneer of modern dance.
Charmion Wiegand was a famous American vaudeville performer known for her exotic and daring strip-tease acts.
French poet associated with the surrealist movement.
Lillias Trotter was a British missionary who worked in Algeria for over 40 years, establishing schools and hospitals.
Finnish businessman known for founding Paulig Group.
Moxon Jennings was a British novelist known for his works exploring the social and political issues of his time.
Swedish painter known for his landscape paintings.
A prominent Iraqi rabbi and author of several works on Jewish law and tradition.
Cleopatra Sommer was a pioneering astronomer known for her work in the early 20th century.
1927
Prominent Jewish politician in the Russian Empire.
Israeli poet associated with the Hebrew literary movement of the early 20th century.
Madia Prévost was a French painter known for her Impressionist-style landscapes and still life paintings.
Levita Montefiore was a British novelist known for her works exploring Jewish identity and culture.
Olin D. Johnston was a prominent American politician who served as the Governor of South Carolina and later as a U.S. Senator.
1926
Renowned rabbi known for his teachings and influence in Jewish communities.
Hjalmar Lundbohm was a Swedish businessman and entrepreneur who founded the mining town of Kiruna and played a key role in the development of the Swedish mining industry.
Elsye Slosson was an American poet and writer who published several collections of poetry.
Ludwika Kraskowska was a Polish painter known for her portraits and genre scenes.
1925
French journalist and war correspondent who reported on World War I.
Prominent Palestinian politician and mayor of Jerusalem.
Pascha Grigoriev was a Russian painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Calel Pinchas was a prominent Orthodox Jewish rabbi and scholar in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Carmino Ravizza was an Italian composer known for his operatic works.
Finnish author known for his works on Finnish folklore and mythology.
Rose Scott was an Australian journalist and prominent advocate for women's rights.
1924
Renowned Icelandic poet known for her lyrical works.
American painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
William Borden was a Canadian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Borden Company, a major dairy products company.
Lebaron Colt was a Republican member of the U.S. Senate from Rhode Island.
A British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
Theodor Baer was a German novelist known for his works exploring the human condition.
Prominent journalist and editor during the late 19th century.
Excel was a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to the field of algebra.
1923
Asai Tōru was a Japanese poet and essayist who was a prominent figure in the Taishō period Romantic movement.
Esaias Nilsson was a Swedish poet and clergyman who is known for his religious and philosophical poetry.
Varina Phelps Daney was an American poet who published several collections of poetry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
A French painter known for his landscape and genre paintings, particularly scenes of rural life in Normandy.
Onedia Canfield was an American educator who founded the Oneida Community Mansion House, a utopian community in New York.
Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Prince Edward Island.
1922
A central character in Marcel Proust's novel 'In Search of Lost Time'.
Founder of McGill Manufacturing Company.
Samary Lefevre was a French painter known for her portraits and genre scenes.
Theophil Studer was a Swiss zoologist who specialized in the study of marine invertebrates.
Frederic Borden was a Canadian sculptor known for his public monuments and memorials.
Renowned for creating exquisite porcelain dinnerware.
Slovene (prekmurian) politician and writer (born 1887).
1921
Bertrand Charnay was a French journalist and explorer who wrote extensively about his travels in Africa.
Madoc Ffrangcon-Davies was a Welsh journalist and author who wrote extensively about Welsh culture and history.
Burwell Ware was an American painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
Italian astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and asteroids.
Renowned Polish sculptor known for her works in marble and bronze.
Scottish author known for his works on social issues.
German lawyer and politician, 5th chancellor of germany (b. 1856)
Chancellor of germany (born 1856).
1920
Renowned botanist known for her groundbreaking research on rare plant species.
Inventor of a groundbreaking technology
Prominent Sufi leader known for his teachings on spirituality and peace.
An Armenian politician who served as the first Prime Minister of the First Republic of Armenia.
Samary Rouvier was a French stage and film actress who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Saraiyah Bint Umar was a renowned Arabic painter who made significant contributions to the art scene.
A prominent Serbian architect who designed several important buildings in Belgrade and other parts of Serbia.
Pearse O'Callaghan was an Irish hurler who played for the Tipperary senior team.
Russian philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the development of Russian religious philosophy.
Corydon Waite was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded a successful manufacturing company.
French politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1885 to 1919.
Emile Tell was a French painter known for his landscape and genre paintings.
Gardiner Dexter was an American poet who wrote extensively about nature and rural life.
Edouard Charnay was a French politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
Edwin Borden was a successful businessman and entrepreneur in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Petro Karmansky was a Ukrainian poet and writer who was active in the early 20th century.
French politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1885 to 1919.
Amabel Huth was a British novelist known for her historical fiction set in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Sava Bjelanović was a Serbian poet and writer who made significant contributions to Serbian literature.
Warnell Gooch was a renowned American botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and ecology.
An American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Burwell Baxter was an American politician who served as the 26th Lieutenant Governor of Tennessee.
A French painter known for her portraits and genre scenes.
Queen Olympia was the mother of Alexander the Great.
A French sculptor known for his public monuments and statues.
An American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1919
Mexican revolutionary leader during the Mexican Revolution.
Claude Charnay was a French architect known for his work on several notable buildings in Paris during the late 19th century.
Swedish sculptor known for his public monuments and statues.
Olney Hinds was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Maine.
Ukrainian-russian general (d. 1918)
1918
Russian revolutionary involved in the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Italian sculptor known for his intricate marble sculptures.
Julius Miller was a chemist known for his work on the synthesis of organic compounds.
Ethlyn Trall was an American author known for her works on natural health and wellness.
Ashby Sterry was an English author known for his poetry and humorous writings.
Canadian poet and author (b. 1858)
Canadian poet (born 1858)
1917
Renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Auda Abu Tayi was a prominent Arab tribal leader who fought alongside T.E. Lawrence during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire.
Adella Gautier was a French sculptor recognized for her intricate marble sculptures.
1916
Spanish poet associated with the Generation of '27.
Ryman Leavitt was an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Romanian chemist who invented the Teclu burner, a type of laboratory burner.
1915
Renowned Russian chemist known for his work on the periodic table.
Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Ontario.
Felicie Nanteuil was a French painter known for her portraits and genre scenes.
1914
Zenab Fawwaz was a pioneering Arab feminist, poet, and journalist who advocated for women's rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Harriet Jewett was an American author who wrote several novels and short stories during the late 19th century.
British chemist known for his work on fatty acids and soap.
1913
Clotee Henley was a former slave who became an abolitionist and helped other slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
Athalie Mistral was a French poet who wrote about the natural beauty of Provence.
Renowned French painter known for her landscapes and still life paintings.
Geo von Lengerke was a German explorer known for his expeditions in Africa and Asia.
1912
Renowned Polish poet known for his lyrical works.
Prominent Jewish-American banker known for his philanthropy and community work.
Brinsley Marlay was an Irish mathematician who made contributions to the field of number theory.
Alanson Brooks was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.
Euphemia McLachlan was a talented painter known for her vibrant landscapes.
Canon William was a renowned biologist known for his work in natural history.
1911
Temprance was a prominent activist in the temperance movement.
Nathaniel Eldredge was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Belford Clarke was a prominent publisher in the late 19th century.
Honorine Murat was a French painter known for her landscapes and still life paintings.
1910
Renowned poet known for her lyrical works.
American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Pioneered research in organic chemistry.
British author and translator known for her works in the late 19th century.
Wayland Drew was an astronomer known for his work on planetary motion.
Mythological figure known for his tragic love story with Hero in Greek mythology.
Edward Jewett was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Michigan.
Alvira Armand was a prominent figure in the revolutionary movements of her time.
A French composer known for his operas and orchestral works.
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on January 1st for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1909
Cheyne Stokes was a British physician and politician known for his work in medicine and public health.
Azariah Pulman was a renowned painter known for his landscape artworks.
1908
Serbian politician and one of the founders of the Independent Radical Party in Serbia.
Olney Richards was an American journalist and editor who worked for several prominent newspapers in the late 19th century.
Rodolph Salis was a French painter known for his Impressionist style landscapes.
Rosamund Stanhope was a British painter who was active in the 19th century.
American painter known for his landscapes and marine scenes.
Scottish author known for her novels and short stories.
1907
British explorer known for his expeditions in Borneo and Sarawak.
Phares Dillon was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
Ave Lallemant was a renowned geologist known for his contributions to the field of mineralogy.
Abiel Leonard was a renowned musician known for his contributions to classical music.
Spanish writer known for his anarchist beliefs and activism.
She was a Polish actress and one of the pioneers of the Polish theater, known for her roles in plays by Polish writers such as Aleksander Fredro and Józef Korzeniowski.
At the age of 58, she dies.
1906
Asa Burris was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.
Arthur Wake was a British politician who served as a member of parliament for several constituencies in the late 19th century.
Jabez Wolffe was a surgeon who made significant contributions to the field of surgery.
Scottish-australian farmer and politician, 11th premier of queensland (b. 1833)
Premier of queensland (born 1835).
At the age of 51, he dies.
1905
Dutch astronomer known for his work on comets and asteroids.
American painter known for his landscapes and marine scenes.
1904
Mahmud Sami al-Barudi was an Egyptian poet and politician who is considered one of the pioneers of the modern Arabic poetry movement.
American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Michigan.
1903
Renowned Spanish poet known for his lyrical works.
Contributed to the study of variable stars.
Nicol Buss was a renowned painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
Baron Blondin was a Canadian politician and businessman.
1902
First African American to hold a patent for an improved lubricator for steam engines.
Prominent religious figure known for his teachings on compassion and peace.
Founder of Burnham & Company, a successful business in the 19th century.
A German writer who was known for his novels and plays.
A Canadian politician who served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons.
Winona Winkler Prins was a botanist known for her research in plant physiology.
Arch Crawford was a renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the field of astrophysics.
Ave Lallemant was a prominent botanist who made significant discoveries in plant taxonomy.
Asael Smith was an American painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
1901
Iszabella Thoburn was an American journalist and educator who founded one of the first women's colleges in India.
Margrete Thorvaldsen was a Norwegian painter known for her portraits and landscape paintings.
Espiridion Rosas was a Mexican politician who served as the Governor of Veracruz from 1892 to 1900.
American politician and writer known for his theories on Atlantis and his advocacy for populist causes.
At the age of 69, he dies.
1900
Russian mathematician known for his work in number theory.
Rahmah Bint Wahab was a renowned Emirati poet who lived in the late 19th century.
Ludwin Becker was a German composer and conductor who was known for his orchestral and chamber works.
Aurelia Reynolds was a pioneering astronomer who studied celestial bodies and made important astronomical observations.
Lazarus was a renowned poet known for his lyrical and emotional works.