1619 – Samuel Daniel, English poet (b. 1562)
1909 – Gottfred Matthison-Hansen, Danish composer, dies at 76
1960 – Abram F. Joffe, Russian physicist (crystal), dies at 79
1969 – Arnie Herber, American Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback (NFL C’ship 1930, 31, 36, 39; First-team All-Pro 1932, 35, 36; Green Bay Packers, NY Giants), dies at 59
1971 – Norman Steenrod, American mathematician (algebraic topology), dies at 61
2006 – Maurice Grosse, British paranormal investigator known for the ‘Enfield Haunting’ case, dies at 87
2015 – Mathieu Kérékou, Dictator and President of Benin (1973-91, 1996-2006), dies at 82
2019 – Sulli [Choi Jin-ri], South Korean K-pop singer (f(x)) and actress (Fashion King), takes her own life at 25
2020 – Fred Dean, American Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end (Pro Bowl 1979–81, 83; First-team All-Pro 1980, 81; Super Bowl 1981, 84; SD Chargers, SF 49ers), dies from COVID-19 at 68
2022 – Robbie Coltrane [Anthony Robert McMillan], Scottish comedian and BAFTA Award-winning actor (Cracker; Harry Potter films; Nuns on the Run), dies at 72