Died On July 7th
Discover the most famous people who died on July 7. The list includes people like Edward I of England, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Cuno Amiet, Arthur Conan Doyle, Syd Barrett. Famous personalities featured on this list, include novelists, poets, soldiers and actors and from other domains of life. This list includes people from United States, United Kingdom, Germany & Switzerland and many more countries.
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Birthdate: May 22, 1859
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Scotland
Died: 1930
Physician-turned-author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is remembered for creating the iconic character Sherlock Holmes. He wrote four novels and 56 short stories on Holmes’s detective adventures and also created the characters Professor Challenger and Brigadier Gerard. A sports lover, he had dabbled in cricket, football, and bodybuilding, too.
Birthdate: January 6, 1946
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cambridge
Died: 2006
Pink Floyd co-founder and frontman Syd Barrett was known for his contribution to psychedelic rock and experiments with studio effects such as echo and distortion. He was removed from the band due to his drug addiction, following which he began a solo career. His final years were spent in privacy.
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Alfredo Di Stéfano
(Argentine Professional Footballer and Coach Who Played as a Forward)
Birthdate: July 4, 1926
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Barracas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died: 2014
Alfredo Di Stéfano was an Argentine-born Spanish football player and coach. Counted among the greatest football players of all time, Di Stéfano is remembered for his association with Real Madrid, where he played a major role in the club's domination of La Liga and the European Cup during the 1950s. In 2004, he was included in Pele’s FIFA 100 list.
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Veronica Lake(American Actress Known for Her Films: ‘Sullivan's Travels’ and ‘I Married a Witch’)
Birthdate: November 14, 1922
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: 1973
Veronica Lake is best remembered for playing the quintessential femme fatale in various film noirs, pairing up with Alan Ladd. She popularized the peek-a-boo hairstyle but changed it to encourage simpler hairstyles during World War II. She suffered from alcoholism and eventually died due to hepatitis and kidney ailments.
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Robert Downey Sr.
(Known for Having Written and Directed the 1969 Underground Film ‘Putney Swope’)
Birthdate: June 24, 1936
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: 2021
Robert Downey Sr. was an American actor and filmmaker. He is best remembered for making satirical films, such as Putney Swope that influenced and inspired the Counterculture of the 1960s. He is also credited with shaping the film career of his son Robert John Downey Jr.
Birthdate: June 1, 1239
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 1307
Edward I of England ruled England as its king from 1272 to 1307. During his reign, Edward I reformed common law and royal administration. He is also credited with setting up Parliament as a permanent institution. He is also criticized for issuing the Edict of Expulsion, which expelled Jews from England. The Edict was not overturned for almost 350 years.
Birthdate: September 9, 1974
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Palampur
Died: 1999
Birthdate: December 11, 1922
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Peshawar, Pakistan
Died: 2021
An iconic figure of Indian cinema, actor Dilip Kumar has delivered hits like Madhumati, Devdas, Mughal-e-Azam, Ganga Jamuna, Ram Aur Shyam and Kohinoor in his six decades career. His brilliant portrayal of tragic roles had earned him the nickname of The Tragedy King. The veteran actor has been the recipient of prestigious honours like Filmfare Awards, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
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Bill Cullen
(Television personality)
Birthdate: February 18, 1920
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: 1990
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Ub Iwerks
(Animator and Cartoonist Known for Designing the First Images of 'Mickey Mouse')
Birthdate: March 24, 1901
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Died: 1971
Ub Iwerks was an American cartoonist, animator, inventor, character designer, and special effects technician. He is credited with designing such popular characters as Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Apart from being honored with several Academy Awards for his work, Iwerks was also named a Disney Legend. The Ub Iwerks Award for Technical Achievement is named in his honor.
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Mia Zapata
(Singer, Musician, Guitarist, Pianist)
Birthdate: August 25, 1965
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: 1993
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Moshood Abiola
(Nigerian Politician, Businessman, and Publisher)
Birthdate: August 24, 1937
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Abeokuta, Nigeria
Died: 1998
Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was a Nigerian politician, businessman, and publisher. Nicknamed the President Who Never Ruled, Abiola took part in the presidential elections in 1993. Unfortunately, the results of the election were annulled by Ibrahim Babangida, claiming that the election was corrupt and unfair. By the time of his demise, Abiola had become a symbol of democracy.
Birthdate: January 22, 1939
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States
Died: 2004
Birthdate: April 26, 1927
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England
Died: 2007
Geneticist Anne McLaren is remembered for her pioneering research in embryology that paved the way for further research in fertility treatments such as in-vitro fertilization. The Royal Society fellow had also appeared as a child actor in the film adaptation of the H.G. Wells novel Things to Come.
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Sigismund II Augustus
(King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Birthdate: August 1, 1520
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kraków, Poland
Died: 1572
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Dick Williams
(Baseball manager)
Birthdate: May 7, 1929
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: 2011
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Johanna Spyri
(Swiss Novelist and Children’s Story Writer Best Known for Her Book 'Heidi')
Birthdate: June 12, 1827
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Hirzel, Switzerland
Died: 1901
Johanna Spyri made a significant contribution to children’s literature with her novel Heidi. After the death of her husband and her child, the Swiss author focused on charitable causes. A professor later claimed Heidi had been plagiarized by Spyri, though later studies proved the claim was baseless.
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Eduard Shevardnadze
(Former President of Georgia)
Birthdate: January 25, 1928
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Mamati, Georgia
Died: 2014
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Richard Brinsley Sheridan
(Irish Politician, Playwright and Poet)
Birthdate: October 30, 1751
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Died: 1816
Irish-born playwright and satirist Richard Brinsley Sheridan is remembered for his plays such as The School for Scandal and A Trip to Scarborough. He owned Drury Lane Theatre in London and was known for reviving the Restoration comedy of manners, replete with stock characters and satire.
Birthdate: April 23, 1917
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Died: 2008
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Laura Knight
(Painter, Autobiographer)
Birthdate: August 4, 1877
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Long Eaton
Died: 1970
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Cazuza
(Singer-songwriter, Singer, Composer, Songwriter, Poet, Writer)
Birthdate: April 4, 1958
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died: 1990
Cazuza was a Brazilian singer-songwriter remembered as one of the greatest exponents of Brazilian rock music. Over the course of his nine-year career, Cazuza sold over five million albums and achieved 18 Top 10 singles in Brazil. He died due to a septic shock triggered by AIDS at age 32. His life inspired the 2004 biopic Cazuza–O Tempo Não Pára.
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Ursula Kuczynski
(German Communist Activist Who Worked as a Spy for the Soviet Union)
Birthdate: May 15, 1907
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany
Died: 2000
Ursula Kuczynski was a German Communist activist. She is best remembered for her work as a spy for the Soviet Union. She coordinated with Klaus Fuchs, a German atomic spy, who started passing information on the British atomic bomb project through Ursula Kuczynski to the Soviet Union.
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Alexander Fu Sheng
(Actor)
Birthdate: October 20, 1954
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
Died: 1983
Birthdate: February 12, 1936
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Dematagoda, Sri Lanka
Died: 1987
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Dame Flora Robson
(Actress)
Birthdate: March 28, 1902
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: South Shields, United Kingdom
Died: 1984
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Bora Todorovic
(Serbian Film and Theatre Actor)
Birthdate: November 5, 1929
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Belgrade, Serbia
Died: 2014
Bora Todorovic was a Serbian actor who was a prominent part of the Yugoslav theater and film scene. In 2002, he won the Pavle Vujisić Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Yugoslav cinema. In 2006, Bora Todorovic was honored with the prestigious Dobričin prsten Award for his contribution to Yugoslav theater.
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Donald Michie
(Computer scientist)
Birthdate: November 11, 1923
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Yangon, Myanmar
Died: 2007
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Dan White
(Actor well known for appearing in Western films and TV shows)
Birthdate: March 25, 1908
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Falmouth, Florida, United States
Died: 1980
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Dore Schary
(Film Director)
Birthdate: August 31, 1905
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Died: 1980
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Govindappa Venkataswamy
(Ophthalmologist)
Birthdate: October 1, 1918
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Vilathikulam, Tamilnadu
Died: 2006
Govindappa Venkataswamy was an Indian ophthalmologist best remembered for his work which aimed at eliminating needless blindness. The founder of Aravind Eye Hospitals, Venkataswamy developed a high volume, high quality, and low-cost service delivery model that effectively restored sight to many people. Govindappa Venkataswamy was honored with the Padma Shri Award in 1973.
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Gottfried Benn
(German Poet and Essayist)
Birthdate: May 2, 1886
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Putlitz, Germany
Died: 1956
Gottfried Benn was a German poet, physician, and essayist. As an expressionist, Benn had a significant influence on German poetry before the First World War. Renowned for his literary work, Benn was nominated for the prestigious Nobel Prize in Literature on five occasions. In 1951, he was honored with the Georg Büchner Prize.
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Georgy Chicherin
(Revolutionary)
Birthdate: November 24, 1872
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Tambov Governorate, Russian Empire
Died: 1936
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Madeleine of Valois
(Princess)
Birthdate: August 10, 1520
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, just out of Paris, France
Died: 1537
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Thomas Baker
(American Army Soldier)
Birthdate: June 25, 1916
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Troy, New York, United States
Died: 1944
Birthdate: December 27, 1879
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died: 1949
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David Herold
(Accomplice of John Wilkes Booth, the Man Who Killed Abraham Lincoln)
Birthdate: June 16, 1842
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Maryland, United States
Died: 1865
David Herold was an American pharmacist's assistant. He is best remembered as the accomplice of John Wilkes Booth, the man who killed Abraham Lincoln in 1865. David Herold was arrested and sentenced to death. He was hanged alongside three other conspirators on 7 July 1865 at the age of 23.
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George Caleb Bingham
(Artist)
Birthdate: March 20, 1811
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Augusta County, Virginia, United States
Died: 1879
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Rudi Carrell
(Entertainer)
Birthdate: December 19, 1934
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Alkmaar, Netherlands
Died: 2006
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Moshe Sharett
(2nd Prime Minister of Israel)
Birthdate: October 15, 1894
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kherson, Ukraine
Died: 1965
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Olivier Levasseur
(French Pirate Who Left Behind a Cryptogram as a Path to Access His Treasure)
Birthdate: 1689 AD
Birthplace: Calais, France
Died: 1730
Known as La Buse, or the Buzzard, because of his speed of attacking his opponents, French pirate Olivier Levasseur was surprisingly born into an affluent family and was trained as an architect. He apparently threw a cryptogram toward the crowd, while being hanged, and challenged them to access his loot.
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Carlos Reutemann
(Argentine Formula One Driver and Former Governor of Santa Fe)
Birthdate: April 12, 1942
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Santa Fe, Argentina
Died: 2021
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Lewis Powell
(Soldier, Murder)
Birthdate: April 22, 1844
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Randolph County, Alabama, United States
Died: 1865
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Mouss Diouf
(French-Senegalese Comedian, Humorist, and Actor)
Birthdate: October 28, 1964
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
Died: 2012
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
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Peace Pilgrim
(Peace activist)
Birthdate: July 18, 1908
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Egg Harbor City
Died: 1981
Peace Pilgrim was a spiritual teacher, mystic, pacifist, and peace activist. Born as Mildred Lisette Norman, she adopted the name "Peace Pilgrim" and walked across USA for 28 years, spreading the message of peace. She has few possessions and no organizational backing. She was killed in an automobile accident while on her seventh cross-country journey.
Birthdate: September 21, 1902
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Bristol, England
Died: 1970
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Giovanni Bottesini
(Composer)
Birthdate: December 22, 1821
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Crema, Italy
Died: 1889
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Georges Mandel
(Journalist)
Birthdate: June 5, 1885
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Chatou, France
Died: 1944
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Charles P. Kindleberger
(Author)
Birthdate: October 12, 1910
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: 2003
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Mikhail Skobelev
(General)
Birthdate: September 29, 1843
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: St. Petersburg, Russia
Died: 1882