1565 – Jean Ribault, French explorer and colonizer (b. 1520)
1576 – Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor (1564-76), dies
1685 – Geeraerdt Burns, theologist/poet/historian, dies at 59
1923 – A P “Bunny” Lucas, cricketer (five Tests for England 1879-82), dies
1938 – Hugh Massie, Australian cricketer (9 Tests for Australia 1881-85, capt), dies at 84
1984 – Sir Anthony Berry, British politician (bombing victim) (b. 1925)
1985 – Johnny Olson, American radio personality and television announcer (The Price is Right), dies at 75
2002 – Audrey Mestre, French diver (b. 1974)
2009 – Frank Vandenbroucke, Belgian road racing cyclist, dies at 34
2013 – Oscar Hijuelos, American author, dies from a heart attack at 62