1816 – Elizabeth Hamilton, British author (Cats: A Celebration), dies at 68
1875 – Isaac Singer, American inventor of the first practical home sewing machine, dies at 63
1927 – William Ashley, English economic historian (The Economic Organisation of England), dies at 67
1930 – Glenn Curtiss, American aviation pioneer and airplane builder, dies at 52
1946 – James Maxton, Scottish politician, Leader of the Independent Labour Party, dies at 61
1977 – René de Vos, Dutch actor and composer (Jij Bent Mijn Leven), dies at 79
1998 – John Hopkins, English TV, film and stage writer (Z-Cars), dies at 67
2003 – James E. Davis, New York City councilman (murdered) (b. 1962)
2005 – Myron Floren, American accordionist (The Lawrence Welk Show), dies at 85
2008 – Kurt Furgler, Swiss politician, President of the Confederation (1977, 1981 and 1985), dies at 84