955 – Edred, King of England (946-955), dies at 32
1249 – Ajjoeb, sultan of Egypt, dies
1814 – Elbrige Gerry, American politician, 5th vice president of the US, signed the Declaration of Independence (of Gerrymander fame), dies at 70
1962 – H. J. Friedericy, Dutch author (Last General), dies at 62
1980 – Herby Wade, cricketer (South African capt 10 Tests 1935-36), dies
1994 – Frederick Hawkins, American dancer and choreographer, dies at 85
2002 – Roberto Matta, Chilean painter (b. 1911)
2005 – Beverly Tyler, American singer and actress (Fireball, The Youngest Profession, Big Town), dies at 78
2010 – Joyce Howard, British film actress (b. 1922)
2016 – Joe Esposito, American author and friend of Elvis, dies at 78