1777

The Continental Army, led by General George Washington, is given a decisive victory at the Battle of Princeton. AI analysis

The Battle of Princeton was a significant American victory during the Revolutionary War, following the successful Crossing of the Delaware River and the Battle of Trenton. It boosted morale and demonstrated Washington's leadership, securing vital support for the Continental Army. --AI Explanation

1787

New Jersey becomes the third U.S. state to ratify the Constitution. AI analysis

New Jersey's ratification of the U.S. Constitution was an important step toward the formation of the United States under a stronger central government. Its ratification helped ensure the Constitution would be adopted by enough states to go into effect. --AI Explanation

1812

Napoleon's retreat from Moscow begins. AI analysis

Napoleon's retreat from Moscow was one of the most disastrous moments of the Napoleonic Wars. His army, already weakened by the Russian winter and constant attacks, was decimated, leading to a massive decline in his empire's power and the eventual downfall of Napoleon. --AI Explanation

1865

The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, abolishing slavery. AI analysis

The ratification of the 13th Amendment was a monumental achievement in American history, ending the legal institution of slavery. It marked a major victory in the abolitionist movement and paved the way for the civil rights struggles that would follow. --AI Explanation

1883

The first electric Christmas tree is displayed in New York City. AI analysis

The first electric Christmas tree, displayed in New York, revolutionized holiday lighting. This innovation was a precursor to the widespread use of electric lights for holiday decorations, symbolizing technological advancement and the commercialization of Christmas celebrations. --AI Explanation

1910

The first successful use of a blood transfusion in the U.S. takes place. AI analysis

The successful blood transfusion in 1910 marked a significant breakthrough in medical science. It paved the way for modern blood transfusion practices, saving countless lives during surgeries and emergencies, and leading to the development of blood banks. --AI Explanation

1931

The Japanese invasion of Manchuria begins, marking the start of Japanese aggression in Asia. AI analysis

Japan's invasion of Manchuria was a key event in the lead-up to World War II. It demonstrated Japan's militaristic expansion and disregard for international treaties, sparking global concern and setting the stage for further Japanese aggression in Asia. --AI Explanation

1939

The "Winter War" begins between Finland and the Soviet Union. AI analysis

The Winter War was a conflict between Finland and the Soviet Union, sparked by Soviet attempts to gain territory. Despite being outnumbered and under-equipped, Finnish forces mounted a fierce resistance, which impressed the world but ultimately led to Finnish territorial losses. --AI Explanation

1940

The British air force launches a raid on Germany’s Luftwaffe airfields. AI analysis

The British air raid on German Luftwaffe airfields was part of the ongoing Battle of Britain. It marked a significant turn in the air war, as the British aimed to weaken German aviation capabilities and prevent further bombings of Britain during World War II. --AI Explanation

1961

The United Nations General Assembly approves the establishment of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). AI analysis

The establishment of UNCTAD was a significant step in addressing global economic imbalances, particularly between developed and developing countries. The conference focused on improving trade and economic development in poorer nations, and it remains a key body within the UN. --AI Explanation

1973

The United States and Israel sign a military aid agreement. AI analysis

The military aid agreement between the U.S. and Israel solidified a long-standing strategic alliance. It provided Israel with significant military support, strengthening its defenses and enhancing its position in the Middle East, which would influence U.S. policy in the region for decades. --AI Explanation

1987

The Montreal Protocol is signed by 46 countries to protect the ozone layer. AI analysis

The Montreal Protocol was a landmark environmental treaty aimed at phasing out substances harmful to the ozone layer, such as CFCs. It became one of the most successful international environmental agreements, contributing to the gradual recovery of the ozone layer. --AI Explanation

1993

The Oslo Accords are signed between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). AI analysis

The Oslo Accords marked the first formal agreement between Israel and the PLO, establishing a framework for peace and the creation of the Palestinian Authority. While the peace process has faced setbacks, the accords represented a significant step toward a two-state solution. --AI Explanation

1999

The Chinese handover of Macau from Portugal occurs. AI analysis

The handover of Macau to China in 1999 marked the end of over 400 years of Portuguese rule. This event symbolized China’s growing influence in global geopolitics, as Macau became a Special Administrative Region, similar to Hong Kong under the "one country, two systems" model. --AI Explanation

2004

The U.S. Supreme Court rules that the government must provide prisoners at Guantanamo Bay with access to U.S. courts. AI analysis

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Guantanamo Bay was a significant legal decision affirming the rights of prisoners detained at the facility. It highlighted the importance of due process and the legal rights of individuals in the context of the War on Terror. --AI Explanation

2011

The last U.S. troops leave Iraq, officially ending the Iraq War. AI analysis

The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq marked the official end of the Iraq War, which had lasted nearly nine years. While it was a victory for those advocating for a reduction in military intervention, it also left questions about Iraq’s future stability and security. --AI Explanation

2012

The European Union is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its role in uniting Europe and promoting peace. AI analysis

The European Union’s Nobel Peace Prize was a recognition of its role in fostering peace, stability, and economic cooperation across Europe after decades of war. The EU’s efforts in promoting democratic governance and resolving conflicts were highlighted in the award. --AI Explanation

2017

The United Nations votes on a resolution condemning Israel’s settlement activities in Palestinian territories. AI analysis

The UN resolution condemning Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories was a significant diplomatic moment. It reflected ongoing international tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and highlighted the difficulties in achieving a lasting peace agreement. --AI Explanation

2019

The United States and China announce the Phase One trade agreement. AI analysis

The Phase One trade deal between the U.S. and China was seen as a de-escalation of the ongoing trade war. While it did not resolve all issues, the agreement aimed to address intellectual property theft and trade imbalances, with commitments from both sides to improve economic relations. --AI Explanation

2020

The United Kingdom officially leaves the European Union, marking the Brexit transition. AI analysis

The official departure of the UK from the EU marked the culmination of years of negotiations and political turmoil. While the UK gained control over its borders and laws, the move introduced economic challenges and political divisions, with uncertain long-term implications. --AI Explanation

December 18 Birthdays
Events Birthdays Deaths

1406

Richard Olivier de Longueil

French Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal

(d. 1470)

1481

Sophie of Mecklenburg

Duchess of Mecklenburg, Duchess of Saxony

(d. 1503)

1499

Sebald Heyden

German musicologist and theologian

(d. 1561)

1505

Philipp von Hutten

German explorer

(d. 1546)

1507

Ōuchi Yoshitaka

Japanese daimyō

(d. 1551)

1552

Ahmad Ibn al-Qadi

Moroccan writer, judge and mathematician

(d. 1616)

1590

William Louis

Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken

(d. 1640)

1602

Simonds d'Ewes

English historian and politician

(d. 1650)

1610

Charles du Fresne

sieur du Cange, French philologist and historian

(d. 1688)

1620

Heinrich Roth

German missionary and scholar

(d. 1668)

1624

John Hull

colonial American merchant and politician

(d. 1683)

1626

Christina

Queen of Sweden

(d. 1689)

1661

Christopher Polhem

Swedish physicist and inventor

(d. 1751)

1662

James Douglas

2nd Duke of Queensberry, Scottish colonel and politician, Secretary of State for Scotland

(d. 1711)

1707

Charles Wesley

English missionary and composer

(d. 1788)

1725

Johann Salomo Semler

German historian and theologian

(d. 1791)

1734

Jean-Baptiste Rey

French conductor and composer

(d. 1810)

1800

James Watney

English brewer and businessman

(d. 1884)

1824

John Hall

English-New Zealand politician, 12th Prime Minister of New Zealand

(d. 1907)

1825

Charles Griffin

American general

(d. 1876)

1825

John S. Harris

American surveyor and politician

(d. 1906)

1825

Mariano Ignacio Prado

Peruvian general, twice President of Peru

(d. 1901)

1835

Lyman Abbott

American minister, theologian, and author

(d. 1922)

1847

Augusta Holmès

French pianist and composer

(d. 1903)

1849

Henrietta Edwards

Canadian activist and author

(d. 1931)

1856

J. J. Thomson

English physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate

(d. 1940)

1860

Edward MacDowell

American pianist and composer

(d. 1908)

1861

Lionel Monckton

English composer and critic

(d. 1924)

1867

Foxhall P. Keene

American polo player and horse breeder

(d. 1941)

1869

Edward Willis Redfield

American painter and educator

(d. 1965)

1870

Saki

British short story writer

(d. 1916)

1873

Francis Burton Harrison

American general and politician, 6th Governor-General of the Philippines

(d. 1957)

1875

Matt McGrath

Irish-American hammer thrower

(d. 1941)

1878

Joseph Stalin

Georgian-Russian marshal and politician,General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union

(d. 1953)

1879

Paul Klee

Swiss-German painter and educator

(d. 1940)

1882

Richard Maury

American-Argentinian engineer, designed the Salta–Antofagasta railway

(d. 1950)

1884

Emil Starkenstein

Czech pharmacologist, co-founded clinical pharmacology

(d. 1942)

1886

Ty Cobb

American baseball player and manager

(d. 1961)

1887

Bhikhari Thakur

Indian actor, singer, and playwright

(d. 1971)

1888

Gladys Cooper

English actress and singer

(d. 1971)

1888

Robert Moses

American urban planner

(d. 1981)

1890

Edwin Howard Armstrong

American engineer, invented FM radio

(d. 1954)

1896

Gerald Barry

English colonel and cricketer

(d. 1977)

1897

Fletcher Henderson

American pianist and composer

(d. 1952)

1899

Peter Wessel Zapffe

Norwegian philosopher and author

(d. 1990)

1904

George Stevens

American director, producer, screenwriter, and cinematographer

(d. 1975)

1907

Bill Holland

American race car driver

(d. 1984)

1907

Lawrence Lucie

American guitarist and educator

(d. 2009)

1908

Celia Johnson

English actress

(d. 1982)

1908

Paul Siple

American geographer and explorer

(d. 1969)

1910

Abe Burrows

American author, playwright, and director

(d. 1985)

1910

Eric Tindill

New Zealand rugby player, cricketer, and umpire

(d. 2010)

1911

Jules Dassin

American-Greek actor, director, producer, and screenwriter

(d. 2008)

1912

Benjamin O. Davis

Jr., American general and pilot

(d. 2002)

1913

Alfred Bester

American author and screenwriter

(d. 1987)

1913

Willy Brandt

German politician, 4th Chancellor of Germany, Nobel Prize laureate

(d. 1992)

1913

Ray Meyer

American basketball player and coach

(d. 2006)

1916

Douglas Fraser

Scottish-American trade union leader and academic

(d. 2008)

1916

Betty Grable

American actress, singer, and dancer

(d. 1973)

1917

Ossie Davis

American actor and activist

(d. 2005)

1920

Robert Leckie

American soldier and author

(d. 2001)

1922

Jack Brooks

American colonel, lawyer, and politician

(d. 2012)

1922

Esther Lederberg

American microbiologist

(d. 2006)

1923

Edwin Bramall

Baron Bramall, English field marshal and politician, Lord Lieutenant of Greater London

(d. 2019)

1927

Ramsey Clark

American lawyer and politician, 66th United States Attorney General

(d. 2021)

1927

Roméo LeBlanc

Canadian journalist and politician, 25th Governor General of Canada

(d. 2009)

1928

Mirza Tahir Ahmad

Indian-English caliph and author

(d. 2003)

1928

Harold Land

American tenor saxophonist

(d. 2001)

1929

Gino Cimoli

American baseball player

(d. 2011)

1929

Józef Glemp

Polish cardinal

(d. 2013)

1930

Moose Skowron

American baseball player

(d. 2012)

1931

Allen Klein

American businessman and music publisher

(d. 2009)

1931

Alison Plowden

English historian and author

(d. 2007)

1931

Gene Shue

American basketball player, coach, and executive

(d. 2022)

1931

Bill Thompson

American television host

(d. 2014)

1932

Norm Provan

Australian rugby league player, coach, and businessman

(d. 2021)

1932

Roger Smith

American actor, producer, and screenwriter

(d. 2017)

1933

Lonnie Brooks

American blues singer and guitarist

(d. 2017)

1934

Marc Rich

Belgian-American businessman, founded Glencore

(d. 2013)

1934

Boris Volynov

Russian colonel, engineer, and cosmonau

t

1935

Rosemary Leach

English actress

(d. 2017)

1935

Jacques Pépin

French-American chef and autho

r

1936

Malcolm Kirk

English rugby player and wrestler

(d. 1987)

1937

Nancy Ryles

American politician

(d. 1990)

1938

Chas Chandler

English bass player and producer

(d. 1996)

1938

Joel Hirschhorn

American songwriter and composer

(d. 2005)

1939

Pedro Jirón

Nicaraguan footballer

(d. 2018)

1939

Michael Moorcock

English author and songwrite

r

1939

Harold E. Varmus

American biologist and academic, Nobel Prize laureat

e

1940

Ilario Castagner

Italian football manager

(d. 2023)

1940

John Cooper

English sprinter and hurdler

(d. 1974)

1941

Sam Andrew

American singer-songwriter and guitarist

(d. 2015)

1941

Wadada Leo Smith

American trumpet player and compose

r

1941

Joan Wallach Scott

American historian, author, and academi

c

1942

Lenore Blum

American mathematician and academi

c

1942

Bobby Keyes

Australian rugby league player

(d. 2022)

1943

Bobby Keys

American saxophone player

(d. 2014)

1943

Keith Richards

English musicia

n

1943

Alan Rudolph

American director and screenwrite

r

1944

Crispian Steele-Perkins

English trumpet player and educato

r

1945

Jean Pronovost

Canadian ice hockey player and coac

h

1946

Steve Biko

South African activist, founded the Black Consciousness Movement

(d. 1977)

1946

Steven Spielberg

American director, producer, and screenwriter, co-founded DreamWork

s

1947

Leonid Yuzefovich

Russian author and screenwrite

r

1948

George T. Johnson

American basketball playe

r

1948

Bill Nelson

English singer-songwriter and guitaris

t

1948

Mimmo Paladino

Italian sculptor and painte

r

1948

Laurent Voulzy

French-English singer-songwriter and guitaris

t

1949

David A. Johnston

American volcanologist and geologist

(d. 1980)

1950

Gillian Armstrong

Australian director, producer, and screenwrite

r

1950

Randy Castillo

American drummer and songwriter

(d. 2002)

1950

Sarath Fonseka

Sri Lankan general and politicia

n

1950

Lizmark

Mexican wrestler

(d. 2015)

1950

Leonard Maltin

American historian, author, and criti

c

1951

Bobby Jones

American basketball playe

r

1952

John Leventhal

American songwriter and produce

r

1953

Kevin Beattie

English footballer

(d. 2018)

1953

Elliot Easton

American guitarist and singe

r

1954

John Booth

English race car drive

r

1954

Ray Liotta

American actor

(d. 2022)

1954

Willi Wülbeck

German runne

r

1955

Vijay Mallya

Indian businessman and politicia

n

1955

Bogusław Mamiński

Polish runne

r

1956

Ron White

American comedia

n

1957

Jonathan Cainer

English astrologer and author

(d. 2016)

1958

Geordie Walker

English guitarist

(d. 2023)

1958

Julia Wolfe

American composer and educato

r

1960

Kazuhide Uekusa

Japanese economist and academi

c

1960

Naoko Yamano

Japanese singer, guitarist and compose

r

1961

Brian Orser

Canadian figure skater and coac

h

1961

Lalchand Rajput

Indian crickete

r

1961

Leila Steinberg

American singer, producer, author, and poe

t

1961

Angie Stone

American singer, songwriter, and actres

s

1963

Greg D'Angelo

American drumme

r

1963

Karl Dorrell

American football player and coac

h

1963

Pierre Nkurunziza

Burundian soldier and politician, 9th President of Burundi

(d. 2020)

1963

Charles Oakley

American basketball player and coac

h

1963

Brad Pitt

American actor and produce

r

1964

Stone Cold Steve Austin

American wrestler and produce

r

1964

Don Beebe

American football player and coac

h

1965

Shawn Christian

American actor, director, and screenwrite

r

1965

Manolo Peña

Spanish footballer

(d. 2012)

1966

Gianluca Pagliuca

Italian footballer and sportscaste

r

1967

Mille Petrozza

German singer-songwriter and guitaris

t

1967

Toine van Peperstraten

Dutch journalis

t

1968

Mario Basler

German footballer and manage

r

1968

Rachel Griffiths

Australian actres

s

1968

Alejandro Sanz

Spanish singer-songwriter and guitaris

t

1968

Casper Van Dien

American actor and produce

r

1969

Santiago Cañizares

Spanish footballe

r

1969

Justin Edinburgh

English footballer and manager

(d. 2019)

1969

Akira Iida

Japanese race car drive

r

1970

Norman Brown

American singer and guitaris

t

1970

DMX

American rapper and actor

(d. 2021)

1970

Lucious Harris

American basketball playe

r

1970

Giannis Ploutarhos

Greek singer-songwrite

r

1970

Rob Van Dam

American wrestle

r

1970

Jonathan Yeo

English painte

r

1971

Barkha Dutt

Indian journalis

t

1971

Noriko Matsueda

Japanese pianist and compose

r

1971

Arantxa Sánchez Vicario

Spanish tennis player and sportscaste

r

1972

Anzhela Balakhonova

Ukrainian pole vaulte

r

1972

Raymond Herrera

American drummer and songwrite

r

1972

DJ Lethal

Latvian-American musicia

n

1973

Fatuma Roba

Ethiopian runne

r

1974

Peter Boulware

American football player and politicia

n

1974

Knut Schreiner

Norwegian singer, guitarist, and produce

r

1975

Randy Houser

American singer-songwriter and guitaris

t

1975

Sia

Australian singer-songwrite

r

1975

Trish Stratus

Canadian wrestler and actres

s

1977

Axwell

Swedish DJ, record producer, member of Swedish House Mafi

a

1977

Claudia Gesell

German runne

r

1978

Daniel Cleary

Canadian ice hockey player

1978

Ali Curtis

American soccer playe

r

1978

Josh Dallas

American acto

r

1978

Katie Holmes

American actres

s

1980

Christina Aguilera

American singer-songwriter, producer, and actres

s

1980

Neil Fingleton

English actor and basketball player, one of the tallest 25 men in the world

(d. 2017)

1980

Benjamin Watson

American football playe

r

1983

Andy Fantuz

Canadian football playe

r

1984

Brian Boyle

American ice hockey playe

r

1984

Paul Harrison

English footballe

r

1984

Giuliano Razzoli

Italian skie

r

1984

Derrick Tribbett

American bass player and singe

r

1986

Chris Carter

American baseball playe

r

1986

François Hamelin

Canadian speed skate

r

1986

Usman Khawaja

Pakistani-Australian crickete

r

1987

Miki Ando

Japanese figure skate

r

1988

Lizzie Deignan

English cyclis

t

1988

Seth Doege

American football playe

r

1988

Brianne Theisen-Eaton

Canadian heptathlet

e

1988

Imad Wasim

Pakistani crickete

r

1989

Ashley Benson

American actress and singe

r

1990

Victor Hedman

Swedish ice hockey playe

r

1990

Sierra Kay

American singer-songwrite

r

1991

Marcus Butler

English model and YouTube

r

1992

Ryan Crouser

American shot putte

r

1992

Bridgit Mendler

American singer-songwriter and actres

s

1993

Byron Buxton

American baseball playe

r

1993

Thomas Lam

Finnish footballe

r

1994

Gerard Gumbau

Spanish footballe

r

1994

Natália Kelly

American-Austrian singe

r

1995

Barbora Krejčíková

Czech tennis playe

r

1997

Ronald Acuña Jr.

Venezuelan baseball playe

r

1997

Alex DeBrincat

American ice hockey playe

r

2000

Jayden Daniels

American football playe

r

2000

Korapat Kirdpan

Thai actor and singe

r

2000

Travon Walker

American football playe

r

2001

Billie Eilish

American singe

r

2001

Jalen Johnson

American basketball playe

r

December 18 Deaths
Events Birthdays Deaths

919

Lady Wu

wife of Qian Liu

(b. 858)

933

Yaonian Yanmujin

Chinese empress dowage

r

1133

Hildebert

French poet and scholar

(b. 1055)

1290

Magnus III

king of Sweden

(b. 1240)

1442

Pierre Cauchon

French Catholic bishop

(b. 1371)

1577

Anna of Saxony

Princess consort of Orange

(b. 1544)

1645

Nur Jahan

empress consort of the Mughal Empire

(b. 1577)

1651

William Brabazon

1st Earl of Meath, English lawyer and politician

(b. 1580)

1692

Veit Ludwig von Seckendorff

German scholar and politician

(b. 1626)

1737

Antonio Stradivari

Italian instrument maker

(b. 1644)

1787

Soame Jenyns

English poet and politician

(b. 1704)

1799

Jean-Étienne Montucla

French mathematician and historian

(b. 1725)

1803

Johann Gottfried Herder

German philosopher, theologian, and poet

(b. 1744)

1829

Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

French soldier, biologist, and academic

(b. 1744)

1843

Thomas Graham

1st Baron Lynedoch, Scottish-English general and politician

(b. 1748)

1848

Bernard Bolzano

Bohemian priest and mathematician

(b. 1781)

1864

José Justo Corro

Mexican politician, President of Mexico

(1836–1837) (b. 1794)

1869

Louis Moreau Gottschalk

American pianist and composer

(b. 1829)

1880

Michel Chasles

French mathematician and academic

(b. 1793)

1892

Richard Owen

English biologist, anatomist, and paleontologist

(b. 1804)

1919

John Alcock

English captain and pilot

(b. 1892)

1922

Sir Carl Meyer

1st Baronet, German-English banker and businessman

(b. 1851)

1925

Hamo Thornycroft

English sculptor and academic

(b. 1850)

1932

Eduard Bernstein

German theorist and politician

(b. 1850)

1936

Andrija Mohorovičić

Croatian meteorologist and seismologist

(b. 1857)

1939

Ernest Lawson

Canadian-American painter

(b. 1873)

1961

Leo Reisman

American violinist and bandleader

(b. 1897)

1969

Charles Dvorak

American pole vaulter and coach

(b. 1878)

1971

Bobby Jones

American golfer and lawyer

(b. 1902)

1971

Diana Lynn

American actress

(b. 1926)

1972

Neilia Hunter Biden

first wife of Joe Biden

(b. 1942)

1973

Allamah Rasheed Turabi

Indian-Pakistani religious leader and philosopher

(b. 1908)

1974

Harry Hooper

American baseball player, coach, and manager

(b. 1887)

1975

Theodosius Dobzhansky

Ukrainian geneticist and biologist

(b. 1900)

1977

Michio Nishizawa

Japanese baseball player and manager

(b. 1921)

1977

Louis Untermeyer American poet

anthologist, critic

(b. 1885)

1980

Dobriša Cesarić

Croatian poet and translator

(b. 1902)

1980

Alexei Kosygin

Russian soldier and politician, 8th Premier of the Soviet Union

(b. 1904)

1982

Hans-Ulrich Rudel

German colonel and pilot

(b. 1916)

1985

Xuân Diệu

Vietnamese poet and author

(b. 1916)

1987

Conny Plank

German keyboard player and producer

(b. 1940)

1988

Niyazi Berkes

Turkish Cypriot-English sociologist and academic

(b. 1908)

1990

Anne Revere

American actress

(b. 1903)

1990

Paul Tortelier

French cellist and composer

(b. 1914)

1990

Joseph Zubin

Lithuanian-American psychologist and academic

(b. 1900)

1991

George Abecassis

English race car driver

(b. 1913)

1992

Mark Goodson

American game show producer, created Family Feud and The Price Is Right

(b. 1915)

1993

Helm Glöckler

German race car driver

(b. 1909)

1993

Sam Wanamaker

American-English actor, director, and producer

(b. 1919)

1994

Roger Apéry

Greek-French mathematician and academic

(b. 1916)

1994

Lilia Skala

Austrian-American actress

(b. 1896)

1995

Brian Brockless

English organist, composer, and conductor

(b. 1926)

1995

Ross Thomas

American author

(b. 1926)

1995

Konrad Zuse

German engineer, designed the Z3 computer

(b. 1910)

1996

Yulii Borisovich Khariton

Russian physicist and academic

(b. 1904)

1996

Irving Caesar

American composer

(b. 1895)

1997

Chris Farley

American comedian and actor

(b. 1964)

1998

Lev Dyomin

Russian colonel, pilot, and astronaut

(b. 1926)

1999

Robert Bresson

French director and screenwriter

(b. 1901)

2000

Stan Fox

American race car driver

(b. 1952)

2000

Randolph Apperson Hearst

American businessman

(b. 1915)

2000

Kirsty MacColl

British singer-songwriter

(b. 1959)

2001

Gilbert Bécaud

French singer-songwriter, pianist, and actor

(b. 1927)

2001

Dimitris Dragatakis

Greek violinist and composer

(b. 1914)

2001

Marcel Mule

French saxophonist and educator

(b. 1901)

2002

Necip Hablemitoğlu

Turkish historian and academic

(b. 1954)

2002

Ray Hnatyshyn

Canadian lawyer and politician, 24th Governor General of Canada

(b. 1934)

2002

Wayne Owens

American lawyer and politician

(b. 1937)

2002

Lucy Grealy

Irish-American author

(b. 1963)

2004

Anthony Sampson

English journalist and author

(b. 1926)

2005

Alan Voorhees

American engineer and urban planner

(b. 1922)

2006

Joseph Barbera

American animator, director, and producer, co-founded Hanna-Barbera

(b. 1911)

2006

Ruth Bernhard

German-American photographer

(b. 1905)

2006

Shaukat Siddiqui

Pakistani author and activist

(b. 1923)

2007

Hans Billian

Polish-German actor, director, and screenwriter

(b. 1918)

2007

Gerald Le Dain

Canadian lawyer and judge

(b. 1924)

2007

William Strauss

American author and playwright

(b. 1947)

2007

Alan Wagner

American businessman and critic

(b. 1931)

2008

Majel Barrett

American actress and producer

(b. 1932)

2008

Mark Felt

American FBI agent and informant

(b. 1913)

2010

Phil Cavarretta

American baseball player and manager

(b. 1916)

2010

Jacqueline de Romilly

French philologist, author, and scholar

(b. 1913)

2010

Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa

Italian economist and politician, Italian Minister of Economy and Finances

(b. 1940)

2010

James Pickles

English judge and journalist

(b. 1925)

2011

Václav Havel

Czech poet, playwright, and politician, 1st President of the Czech Republic

(b. 1936)

2012

Frank Macchiarola

American lawyer and academic

(b. 1941)

2012

Mustafa Ould Salek

Mauritanian colonel and politician, President of Mauritania

(b. 1936)

2012

Jim Whalen

American football player

(b. 1943)

2012

Anatoliy Zayaev

Ukrainian footballer, coach, and manager

(b. 1931)

2013

Ken Hutcherson

American football player

(b. 1952)

2013

Graham Mackay

South African-English businessman

(b. 1949)

2014

Donald J. Albosta

American soldier and politician

(b. 1925)

2014

Gideon Ben-Yisrael

Israeli soldier and politician

(b. 1923)

2014

Larry Henley

American singer-songwriter

(b. 1937)

2014

Virna Lisi

Italian actress

(b. 1936)

2014

Mandy Rice-Davies

English model and actress

(b. 1944)

2014

Robert Simpson

American meteorologist and author

(b. 1912)

2015

Luc Brewaeys

Belgian pianist, composer, and conductor

(b. 1959)

2015

Helge Solum Larsen

Norwegian businessman and politician

(b. 1969)

2016

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Hungarian-American actress and socialite

(b. 1917)

2017

Kim Jong-hyun

South Korean singer

(b. 1990)

2020

Jerry Relph

American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate

(b. 1944)

2021

Sayaka Kanda

Japanese actress and singer

(b. 1986)