Died On January 18th

Discover the most famous people who died on January 18. The list includes people like Rudyard Kipling, John Tyler, Glenn Frey, Cecil Beaton, Jan van Riebeeck. Famous personalities featured on this list, include political leaders, actors, poets and artists and from other domains of life. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, India & Italy and many more countries.
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Rudyard Kipling
(Journalist, Poet & Novelist)
Rudyard Kipling
46
Birthdate: December 30, 1865
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Mumbai, India
Died: 1936

English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist Rudyard Kipling is best remembered for his fiction work The Jungle Book. He was born in India and many of his works are inspired by his life in the country. He was one of the most popular English writers in the late 19th and early 20th century.

 2 
Glenn Frey
(Singer-songwriter)
Glenn Frey
43
Birthdate: November 6, 1948
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Died: 2016

American singer, songwriter and vocalist, Glen Frey was the co-founder of the extremely famous rock band of the 1970s—Eagles. The band delivered hit albums like Hotel California before disbanding after a decade. The six time Grammy award winner then enjoyed a successful solo career with hit songs like Smuggler’s Blues and The Heat Is On before re-joining his band.

 3 
Curly Howard
(Comedian, Actor and Member of the Comedy Trio ‘The Three Stooges’)
Curly Howard
7
Birthdate: October 22, 1903
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bensonhurst, New York, United States
Died: 1952

Born Jerome Lester Horwitz and nick named Curly by his brothers, Curly Howard is an American vaudevillian actor who was known for his comic skills, childlike mannerism and exaggerated walk. His performance as a member of The Three Stooges was particularly popular among children in 1930s and early 1940s. He was forced to retire early from his career because of stroke.

 4 
John Tyler
(10th President of the United States (1841-1845))
John Tyler
17
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: March 29, 1790
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Charles City, Virginia, United States
Died: 1862

The tenth president of the United States, John Tyler was dubbed His Accidency as he became the president after the sudden death of President William Henry Harrison when the former was serving as the vice president. Tyler's acceptance of full presidential powers set a prominent precedent and served as a model for succession to the future presidents.

 5 
David Crosby
(American singer)
David Crosby
8
Birthdate: August 14, 1941
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: 2023
 6 
Lois Nettleton
6
Birthdate: August 16, 1927
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Died: 2008
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 7 
Sydney Greenstreet
(Actor)
Sydney Greenstreet
7
Birthdate: December 27, 1879
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Sandwich, Kent, England
Died: 1954
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 8 
Sargent Shriver
(American Politician and United States Ambassador to France (1968–1970))
Sargent Shriver
5
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: November 9, 1915
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Westminster, Maryland, United States
Died: 2011
Sargent Shriver was part of the Kennedy family, as the husband of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of President John F. Kennedy. He was part of the U.S. Navy and also worked as an assistant editor at Newsweek. He developed many anti-poverty programs and was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in 1972.
 9 
Don Sutton
(Baseball player)
Don Sutton
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 2, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Clio, Alabama, United States
Died: 2021
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 10 
Cecil Beaton
(British Photographer and Costume Designer)
Cecil Beaton
1
Listed In: Photographers
Birthdate: January 14, 1904
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Hampstead, London, England
Died: 1980

Cecil Beaton was a British war, portrait, and fashion photographer. A multi-talented personality, Beaton is also known for his work as a painter, diarist, interior designer, and costume designer. Cecil Beaton worked with popular publications like Vogue before becoming a leading war photographer. His work as a costume designer for the theatre and films earned him Oscars and Tony Awards.  

 11 
Saadat Hasan Manto
15
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: May 11, 1912
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Samrala
Died: 1955

Saadat Hasan Manto was a Pakistani playwright, writer, and author. Best remembered for his 22 collections of short stories, Manto was renowned for writing about the bitter truths of society. Not surprisingly, he was tried for obscenity on six occasions but was never convicted. Considered one of the 20th century's finest Urdu-language writers, Manto is the subject of two movies.

 12 
Tamar of Georgia
(Queen)
Tamar of Georgia
0
Birthdate: 1160 AD
Birthplace: Mtskheta, Georgia
Died: 1213
 13 
Jan van Riebeeck
(Dutch Colonial Administrator)
Jan van Riebeeck
2
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: April 21, 1619
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Culemborg
Died: 1677

Jan van Riebeeck was a Dutch colonial administrator and navigator. He is credited with founding the Dutch Cape Colony and Cape Town. Jan van Riebeeck is of historical and cultural importance to South Africa as many South Africans consider him the founding father of their country. Several South African villages and towns have streets named after Van Riebeeck.

 14 
Robert B. Parker
(Writer)
Robert B. Parker
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 17, 1932
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died: 2010
 15 
Carl Betz
(Actor)
Carl Betz
1
Birthdate: March 9, 1921
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: 1978
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 16 
Harivansh Rai Bachchan
(Indian Poet and Writer of the 'Nayi Kavita Literary Movement' Best Known for His Early Work 'Madhushala')
Harivansh Rai Bachchan
7
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 27, 1907
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Uttar Pradesh, India
Died: 2003

A pioneer of Hindi romantic poetry and the Chhayavaad movement, Harivanshrai Bachchan is best remembered for his book of 135 quatrains, Madhushala. He was the first Indian to earn a PhD in English literature from Cambridge University. He was also the father of legendary Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan.

 17 
Bill Finger
(Comic Book Writer & Co-creator of the DC Comic Superhero 'Batman')
Bill Finger
7
Birthdate: February 8, 1914
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, United States
Died: 1974

Bill Finger was an American film, TV, comic book, and comic strip writer. Although he had co-created the popular superhero character Batman along with Bob Kane, Finger's work was uncredited until 2015. As a result, Finger died in poverty and obscurity. He was posthumously inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame and the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame.

 18 
Goose Tatum
(Baseball player)
Goose Tatum
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 31, 1921
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: El Dorado, Arkansas, United States
Died: 1967
 19 
Amy Carmichael
(Writer)
Amy Carmichael
2
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: December 16, 1867
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Millisle, County Down, Ireland
Died: 1951
 20 
Amadeo I of Spain
(King)
Amadeo I of Spain
0
Birthdate: May 30, 1845
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Royal Palace of Turin, Turin, Italy
Died: 1890
 21 
K. L. Saigal
(First Superstar of Hindi Cinema Revered and Idolised for Both His Singing and Acting Styles)
K. L. Saigal
6
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: April 11, 1904
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Jammu Kashmir, India
Died: 1947

K. L. Saigal, the first superstar of Hindi cinema, was revered and idolised for his singing and acting styles. He gained-attention starring and singing in the Hindi film Puran Bhagat. He then starred in several films, most notably in the Hindi film Devdas. He was the first non-Bengali who was given consent by Rabindranath Tagore to sing the latter’s songs.  

 22 
Bruce Chatwin
(Writer)
Bruce Chatwin
3
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: May 13, 1940
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
Died: 1989
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 23 
Alfred Vail
(American Telegraph Pioneer and an Associate and Financial Backer of Samuel F.B. Morse)
Alfred Vail
0
Birthdate: September 25, 1807
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Died: 1859

Alfred Vail, along with Samuel F.B. Morse, revolutionized the American telegraph system. Though initially interested in theology, he changed his career path after meeting Morse. Some scholars believe Vail and Morse had both contributed equally for the development of the Morse code but was not valued.

 24 
Leonor Fini
(Painter)
Leonor Fini
0
Birthdate: August 30, 1907
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died: 1996
 25 
Dennis Frederiksen
(Singer, Songwriter)
Dennis Frederiksen
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 15, 1951
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Died: 2014
 26 
Anton Rupert
(Entrepreneur)
Anton Rupert
2
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: October 4, 1916
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Graaff-Reinet
Died: 2006

While Anton Rupert had initially joined medical school, he later switched to chemistry, due to lack of funds. The founder of the tobacco conglomerate Rembrandt Group, he also had a pivotal role in the non-profit Small Business Development Corporation. A conservationist, too, he was a co-founder of the World Wildlife Fund.

 27 
Komla Dumor
(Journalist)
Komla Dumor
0
Birthdate: 1972 AD
Birthplace: Accra
Died: 2014

Ghanaian journalist and BBC World News anchor Komla Dumor had soared to fame with his program Focus on Africa. Grandson of Philip Gbeho, who had composed the Ghanaian national anthem, Dumor boasted of a Harvard degree. New African magazine named him one of the 100 most influential Africans of 2013.

 28 
John Ridgely
(Character Actor Who Made Over 100 Films at Warner Brothers During the 1930s and 1940s)
John Ridgely
0
Birthdate: September 6, 1909
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: 1968
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 29 
Hugh Gaitskell
(Politician)
Hugh Gaitskell
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: April 9, 1906
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Died: 1963
 30 
Archduke Ludwig Viktor of Austria
(Noblemen)
Archduke Ludwig Viktor of Austria
0
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: May 15, 1842
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria
Died: 1919
 31 
Leo I the Thracian
(Emperor)
Leo I the Thracian
0
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: 0401 AD
Birthplace: Dacia
Died: 0474
 32 
Ngô Quyền
(King)
Ngô Quyền
1
Birthdate: March 12, 0897
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Duong Lam, Vietnam
Died: 0944
 33 
Maria Clementina Sobieska
(Queen)
Maria Clementina Sobieska
0
Birthdate: July 18, 1702
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Oława, Poland
Died: 1735
 34 
Nora Stanton Blatch Barney
(Civil Engineer, Architect, Women’s Rights Activists)
Nora Stanton Blatch Barney
0
Listed In: Architects
Birthdate: September 30, 1883
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Basingstoke
Died: 1971

One of the first female engineers in the US, Nora Stanton Blatch Barney was also a leading suffragist and the granddaughter of women’s rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton. She was also the first woman to graduate in engineering from Cornell and sued the ASCE for denying her a full-membership.

 35 
Mahmoud Mohammed Taha
(Sudanese Political Leader and Religious Thinker)
Mahmoud Mohammed Taha
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 1909 AD
Birthplace: Rufaa, Sudan
Died: 1985
Mahmoud Mohammed Taha was a Sudanese political leader, religious thinker, and trained engineer. He is best remembered for developing the Second Message of Islam, for which he was arrested and executed by the Jaafar Muhammad an-Nimeiry government; Mahmoud Mohammed Taha was found guilty for apostasy.
 36 
Princess Marie of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
(Princess)
Princess Marie of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
0
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: February 3, 1808
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Weimar, Germany
Died: 1877
 37 
Konstantin Miladinov
(Poet)
Konstantin Miladinov
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 1830 AD
Birthplace: Struga, North Macedonia
Died: 1862
 38 
Manja Behrens
(Actress)
Manja Behrens
0
Birthdate: April 12, 1914
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Dresden, Germany
Died: 2003
 39 
Emperor Go-Hanazono
(Emperor , Sovereign)
Emperor Go-Hanazono
0
Birthdate: July 10, 1419
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Japan
Died: 1471
 40 
Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky
(Architect)
Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky
0
Listed In: Architects
Birthdate: January 23, 1897
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Died: 2000

Apart from being the first female architect from Austria, Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky was also a staunch communist and played a significant role in the resistance to Nazism. Her best-known work was the model known as the Frankfurt Kitchen, which led to the regular kitchen model found in Western homes.

 41 
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
(Writer)
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: May 25, 1803
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 1873
 42 
Joan Banks
(Actress)
Joan Banks
0
Birthdate: October 30, 1918
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Petersburg, West Virginia, United States
Died: 1998
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 43 
Adolf Butenandt
(German Biochemist Who Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for His Work on Sex Hormones)
Adolf Butenandt
0
Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: March 24, 1903
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Bremerhaven
Died: 1995

Adolf Butenandt was a German biochemist best remembered for winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on sex hormones. Butenandt rejected the award in 1939, but accepted it later in 1949. Adolf Butenandt is also credited with discovering the structure of silkworms' sex pheromone, which he named bombykol

 44 
Peter Abrahams
(Novelist)
Peter Abrahams
2
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 3, 1919
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Vrededorp
Died: 2017
 45 
Stanley Smith Stevens
(American Psychologist)
Stanley Smith Stevens
1
Birthdate: November 4, 1906
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Ogden, Utah, United States
Died: 1973
 46 
Abram Hewitt
(Lawyer)
Abram Hewitt
0
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: July 31, 1822
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Haverstraw, New York, United States
Died: 1903
 47 
Thomas Anthony Dooley III
(Physician)
Thomas Anthony Dooley III
1
Listed In: Physicians
Birthdate: January 17, 1927
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: 1961
 48 
Eleanor Hibbert
(British author)
Eleanor Hibbert
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: September 1, 1906
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 1993
 49 
Peter I of Portugal
(King of Portugal)
Peter I of Portugal
2
Birthdate: April 8, 1320
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Coimbra, Portugal
Died: 1367

Peter I of Portugal reigned as the King of Portugal from 28 May 1357 until his death on 18 January 1367. He is best remembered as a just king who perhaps believed in the eye for an eye principle.

 50 
Joseph Tichatschek
(Opera singer)
Joseph Tichatschek
8
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: July 11, 1807
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Teplice nad Metují, Czechia
Died: 1886