1660 – Peter Scriverius, Dutch lawyer and historian, dies at 84
1758 – François d’Agiçncourt, French composer (b. 1684)
1865 – Robert Fitzroy, English admiral and scientist, dies at 59
1982 – Taisen Deshimaru, Japanese founder of several Zen centers in France, dies at 67
1994 – Richard Scarry, American children’s book writer and illustrator (What Do People Do All Day?), dies at 74
2003 – Mark Berger, University of Kentucky professor (b. 1955)
2007 – Kevin Mitchell, American football player (b. 1971)
2009 – Ron Richards, British record producer (Gerry and The Pacemakers; The Hollies), dies at 80
2010 – Gerry Ryan, Irish radio broadcaster (b. 1956)
2023 – Jock Zonfrillo, Scottish chef (Masterchef Australia judge), dies at 46