1740 – Frederik Willem I, King of Prussia (1713-1740), dies at 51
1837 – Joseph Grimaldi, English pantomimist and the “greatest clown in history”, dies at 57
1900 – John Power, Irish baronet and whiskey manufacturer (Powers Whiskey), dies in battle
1987 – Dorothy Patrick, Canadian-American actress (Torch Song, New Orleans, High Wall), dies at 65
1993 – John Granger, American actor (Advise and Consent), dies at 69
1996 – Colin Morris, British playwright and documentary filmmaker, dies at 80
1996 – Peter Gordon Dorrell, British archaeologist and photographer, dies at 68
2002 – Subhash “Fergie” Gupte, Indian cricketer (brilliant Indian leg-spinner), dies at 72
2004 – Étienne Roda-Gil, French songwriter and screenwriter, dies at 62
2011 – Andy Robustelli, American NFL defensive end (LA Rams, NY Giants), dies at 85