1729 – Benjamin Neukirch, German poet (Herrn von Hofmannswaldau), dies at 64
1848 – Timothy Olmstead, American fifer and composer, dies at 88
1880 – Adelaide Neilson, English stage actress (Julia-The Hunchback), dies while horse riding at 32
1959 – “Blind” Willie McTell [McTier], American blues and ragtime singer and guitarist, dies at 61
1969 – Stijn Streuvels [Frank Lateur], Flemish writer (De Vlaschaard), dies at 97
1983 – Anthony Costello, American actor (Will Penny, The Outer Limits), dies of HIV/AIDS at 45
1985 – Joe Carveth, Canadian ice hockey right wing (NHL All Star 1950; Stanley Cup 1943, 50 Detroit Red Wings; Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens), dies at 67
1994 – Wout Wagtmans, Dutch cyclist (Rome-Naples-Rome 1957), dies at 64
1994 – Shepherd Mead, American writer (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying), dies of stroke at 80
2006 – Rick Bourke, Australian rugby league player (Cronulla), dies of cancer at 52