1586 – Martin Chemnitz, German Lutheran reformer and theologian, dies at 63
1697 – Niels Juel, Danish-Norwegian admiral, dies at 68
1853 – Jan W Pieneman, historical painter (Battle at Waterloo), dies at 73
1870 – Charles-Auguste de Beriot, Belgian violinist/composer, dies at 68
1943 – Paul Colin, Belgian journalist/collaborator, executed
1958 – George Jean Nathan, American editor, author and critic (American Mercury), dies at 76
1991 – Dead (musician), Swedish metal singer (b. 1969)
1996 – Basil Hembry, farmer/campaigner, dies at 80
2005 – Herbie Lovelle, America drummer, studio musician (Hot Lips Page) and actor (Law and Order), dies at 85
2013 – Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Minister (1979 – 1990) dies aged 87