Died On July 10th
Discover the most famous people who died on July 10. The list includes people like Luther Martin, Henry II of France, Hadrian, Mel Blanc, William the Silent. Famous personalities featured on this list, include emperors & kings, composers, artists and voice actors and from other domains of life. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, France and many more countries.
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Birthdate: April 10, 1932
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Alexandria, Egypt
Died: 2015
Egyptian actor Omar Sharif shot to fame with the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia, which won him two Golden Globes and an Academy Award nomination. He is also remembered for his role in Doctor Zhivago. He was one of the world’s top 50 contract bridge players and spoke six languages.
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Mel Blanc(Known for His Voices of 'Bugs Bunny', 'Daffy Duck' & 'Porky Pig' During the Golden Age of American Animation)
Birthdate: May 30, 1908
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Died: 1989
Mel Blanc was an American radio personality and voice actor. Dubbed The Man of a Thousand Voices, Blanc contributed immensely to the success of several theatrical cartoons by voicing famous characters, such as Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, Barney Rubble, and Mr. Spacely. He was considered one of the most influential and important personalities in the voice acting industry.
Birthdate: January 24, 0076
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Italica, Hispania
Died: 0138
Hadrian was the Roman emperor from 117 to 138. Though he was married to Vibia Sabina, he was said to have many male lovers. He reconstructed the Pantheon and built the Temple of Venus and Roma. He also supported military discipline and came to be known as a benevolent dictator.
Birthdate: 1043 AD
Birthplace: Vivar, Burgos
Died: 1099
Spanish folk hero Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, or El Cid, was a Castilian knight from medieval Spain. He had been part of both Christian and Muslim armies and is also remembered for his heroic conquest of Valencia. He remains immortalized in the Spanish epic poem El Cantar de Mio Cid.
Birthdate: March 17, 1884
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Wilson County, Texas
Died: 1955
Frank Hamer was an American Texas Ranger and law enforcement officer. He is credited with leading the 1934 group that tracked down and executed criminals, Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. Well-known for his investigative skill, marksmanship, and toughness, Frank Hamer was recognized as the archetypal Texas Ranger in the Southwest. His life and work inspired the 2019 film, The Highwaymen.
Birthdate: March 31, 1519
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
Died: 1559
Henry II, son of Francis I, reigned as the king of France from 1547 to 1559. Though he achieved the Peace of Cateau-Cambrésis, which ended the Italian Wars, he died as a result of a would inflicted by Gabriel de Montgomery during a jousting event to celebrate the same.
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Marie of Romania
(Wife of Ferdinand I of Romania and Former Queen Consort of Romania (1914 - 1927))
Birthdate: October 29, 1875
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Eastwell Park, Kent, England
Died: 1938
Marie of Romania was a descendant of Queen Victoria and born as the Princess of Edinburgh, before she married King Ferdinand I and became the last queen of Romania. A visual artist and a patron of the Art Nouveau movement, she was also a skilled equestrian and driver.
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Rocky Aoki
(Restaurateur Who Founded the Popular Japanese Cuisine Restaurant Chain 'Benihana')
Birthdate: October 9, 1938
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Died: 2008
Birthdate: May 5, 1944
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Aberystwyth, Wales, UK
Died: 2015
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Jelly Roll Morton
(Pianist, Bandleader, Composer, Conductor, Jazz musician)
Birthdate: October 20, 1890
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Gulfport
Died: 1941
Birthdate: November 18, 1787
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France
Died: 1851
Remembered for his invention of the daguerreotype, or the first process of photography, which could develop pictures in just 20 to 30 minutes, Louis Daguerre had humble beginnings as revenue officer and then an opera scene painter. He was also instrumental in setting up the first diorama theater.
Birthdate: January 28, 0598
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Wugong County, Xianyang, China
Died: 0649
Emperor Taizong of Tang was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty of China. He ruled for over two decades from 626 to 649. He is considered to be one of the greatest emperors in China's history. Under his reign, Tang China flourished. The emperor was a scholar of logic and scientific reason. He was married to Empress Zhangsun.
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John Hammond
(Record producer, Activist)
Birthdate: December 15, 1910
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: 1987
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John D. Rockefeller III
(Philanthropist)
Birthdate: March 21, 1906
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: 1978
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William the Silent(Main Leader of the Dutch Revolt Against the Spanish Habsburgs that Set off the Eighty Years' War)
Birthdate: April 24, 1533
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Dillenburg, Germany
Died: 1584
William the Silent played an important role in the Dutch Revolt where he led a group of fighters against the Spanish Habsburgs. The revolt resulted in the Eighty Years' War, which in turn paved the way for the independence of the United Provinces. Thanks to his efforts during the Dutch Revolt, William is referred to as Father of the Fatherland.
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Le Duan
(Former General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam)
Birthdate: April 7, 1907
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Triệu Đông, Vietnam
Died: 1986
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Joe Davis
(English Professional Snooker and Billiards Player)
Birthdate: April 15, 1901
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Whitwell, Derbyshire, England
Died: 1978
Birthdate: June 30, 1908
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Victoria Park, Manchester, England
Died: 2003
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Grand Duke George Alexandrovich of Russia
(Aristocrat)
Birthdate: May 9, 1871
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Pushkin, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Died: 1899
Birthdate: April 27, 1912
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Saharanpur, India
Died: 2014
Zohra Sehgal was an Indian dancer, choreographer, and actress. Regarded as one of the most prominent Indian dancers of all time, Zohra Sehgal influenced and inspired several aspiring Indian dancers and actresses. She had won several prestigious honors, such as the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship and Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second-highest civilian award.
Birthdate: January 16, 1924
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Died: 1992
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Arthur Fiedler
(Conductor)
Birthdate: December 17, 1894
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Died: 1979
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Mike Pratt
(Actor, Jazz musician)
Birthdate: June 7, 1931
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 1976
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Denise Nickerson
(Actress)
Birthdate: April 1, 1957
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Died: 2019
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Clement Clarke Moore
(Author)
Birthdate: July 15, 1779
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Died: 1863
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Fernando Sor
(Spanish Classical Guitarist and Composer of the Early Romantic Era)
Birthdate: February 14, 1778
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Died: 1839
Fernando Sor was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist best remembered for writing solo classical guitar music. Widely regarded as the best classical guitarist of his generation, Fernando Sor also composed an opera, two ballets, and three symphonies. Many of his works have been studied by students and guitar enthusiasts all over the world.
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Justin Pierce(Actor and Skateboarder Known for His Roles in the Films: ‘Kids’ and ‘Next Friday’)
Birthdate: March 21, 1975
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 2000
Justin Pierce was a British skateboarder and actor, best known for playing Casper in the 1995 coming-of-age drama film, Kids. Pierce, who had a troubled early life due to his parents' separation, started using marijuana and heroin, for which he was also arrested. At the age of 25, Justin Pierce committed suicide amidst a successful acting career.
Birthdate: February 20, 1748
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Metuchen
Died: 1826
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Johann Gottfried Galle
(Astronomer, University teacher)
Birthdate: June 9, 1812
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Radis
Died: 1910
Johann Gottfried Galle was a German astronomer who worked at the Berlin Observatory. On 23 September 1846, he became the first person to view and recognize the planet Neptune. The discovery of Neptune is considered one of the most significant moments of 19th-century science and is widely regarded as a validation of celestial mechanics.
Birthdate: July 26, 1861
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Tiflis Governorate, Russian Empire, now Georgia
Died: 1915
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Roland Petit
(French Ballet Company Director, Choreographer and Dancer)
Birthdate: January 13, 1924
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Villemomble, France
Died: 2011
Roland Petit was a French dancer, choreographer, and ballet company director. Renowned for his creative ballets, Petit is credited with choreographing several internationally acclaimed dancers. He is also credited with founding the Ballet National de Marseille in Marseille, France. In 1994, Roland Petit was honored with the prestigious Prix Benois de la Danse for his contribution as a choreographer.
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Elijah Pitts
(American football player)
Birthdate: February 3, 1938
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Mayflower, Arkansas, United States
Died: 1998
Birthdate: January 16, 1409
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Château d'Angers, Angers, France
Died: 1480
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Hsinbyushin
(King of Myanmar)
Birthdate: September 12, 1736
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Shwebo Moksobo, Myanmar (Burma)
Died: 1776
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Hussein Fatal
(Former Rapper, best known for his collaborative work with Tupac Shakur as a member of the rap group Outlaw Immortalz or just Outlawz)
Birthdate: April 3, 1977
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Montclair, New Jersey
Died: 2015
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Mona von Bismarck
(Socialite)
Birthdate: February 5, 1897
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Died: 1983
Birthdate: December 20, 1924
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Died: 1988
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Humphrey Stafford, 1st Duke of Buckingham
(Noble)
Birthdate: 1402
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Stafford, England
Died: 1460
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Jon Vickers
(Opera singer)
Birthdate: October 29, 1926
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Prince Albert, Canada
Died: 2015
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John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher
(Politician)
Birthdate: January 25, 1841
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Sri Lanka
Died: 1920
John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, was 13 when he first joined the navy. The British admiral later became the First Sea Lord. He is remembered for introducing torpedo-boat destroyers and for improving the naval gunnery. He retired over bitter disagreements with the likes of Winston Churchill and their naval expedition plans.
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Canute IV of Denmark
(Former King of Denmark (1080 - 1086))
Birthdate: 1042 AD
Birthplace: Denmark
Died: 1086
Canute IV reigned as the King of Denmark from 1080 until his death in 1086. An ambitious king, Canute IV worked towards strengthening the Danish monarchy. He was also the first king of Denmark to be canonized. In 1101, he was recognized as patron saint of Denmark by the Roman Catholic Church.
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Valentina Cortese
(Actress)
Birthdate: January 1, 1923
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Milan, Italy
Died: 2019
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Catherine Cornaro
(Queen of Cyprus)
Birthdate: November 25, 1454
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Venice, Italy
Died: 1510
Venetian noblewoman Caterina Cornaro ruled as the queen of Cyprus through her marriage to King James II of Cyprus. Their marriage was chiefly a political one, improving ties between Cyprus and Venice. Following James’s death, she was forced to abdicate and given the town of Asolo.
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Sholem Asch
(Novelist, Playwright and One of the Most Widely Known Writers in Modern Yiddish Literature)
Birthdate: November 1, 1880
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kutno, Poland
Died: 1957
Born to a poor but generous innkeeper, Sholem Asch grew up to be one of the best-known Yiddish authors in the world. The Polish-born American writer, known for novels such as Uncle Moses and Chaim Lederer’s Return, also penned the play The God of Vengeance, which was banned everywhere except in Germany.
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Ladislaus IV of Hungary
(King of Hungary and Croatia (1272 - 1290))
Birthdate: August 5, 1262
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Toboliu, Romania
Died: 1290
Hungarian King Ladislas IV, also known as Ladislas the Cuman, was the son of King Stephen V. He spent a part of his childhood imprisoned by rebellious lord Joachim Gutkeled. He later allied with German king Rudolf I to strengthen the Habsburg dynasty in Austria.
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Inge Meysel
(Stage actor, Film actor)
Birthdate: May 30, 1910
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Neukölln, Berlin, Germany
Died: 2004
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
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Tommy Milton
(American Race Car Driver)
Birthdate: November 14, 1893
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Died: 1962
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Pierrette Alarie
(Soprano)
Birthdate: November 9, 1921
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Montreal, Canada
Died: 2011
Birthdate: March 30, 1905
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Clayton, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Died: 1992
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Wolfgang Lukschy
(Film actor)
Birthdate: October 19, 1905
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
Died: 1983