Discover the most famous people who died on May 4. The list includes people like Tipu Sultan, Josip Broz Tito, Carl von Ossietzky, Milan Rastislav Štefánik, Christian de Duve. Famous personalities featured on this list, include philosophers, political leaders, biochemists and theologians and from other domains of life. This list includes people from United States, Germany, United Kingdom and many more countries.
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Moe Howard(Actor, Comedian and Leader of Comedy Group ‘The Three Stooges’)
Birthdate: June 19, 1897
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: 1975
Moe Howard was an American comedian and actor best known for his role as the leader of one of the most popular farce comedy teams of all time, The Three Stooges. He appeared in several films as part of the comedy team and is credited with popularizing a distinctive hairstyle called a bowl cut.
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Dom DeLuise(Actor)
Birthdate: August 1, 1933
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died: 2009
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Adam Yauch(Founding Member of the Hip Hop Group ‘Beastie Boys’)
Birthdate: August 5, 1964
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: 2012
Rapper and bass guitarist Adam Yauch, better known by his pseudonym, “MCA,” was a founding member of the hip-hop and rap rock Beastie Boys. He also owned a film distributing company and was a practicing Buddhist who supported the Tibetan independence movement. He died of parotid cancer.
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Josip Broz Tito(Yugoslav Communist Revolutionary and the chief Architect of the 'Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia')
Birthdate: May 25, 1892
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Kumrovec, Croatia
Died: 1980
Josip Broz Tito served as the prime minister of Yugoslavia from 1944 to 1963 and as its president from 1953 to 1980. He was also the Marshal of Yugoslavia. During World War II, he led the Partisans. He was also one of the main figures behind the Non-Aligned Movement.
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Don Shula(Football coach)
Birthdate: January 4, 1930
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Grand River, Ohio, United States
Died: 2020
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Diana Dors(English Actress and a 'Sex Symbol' of the Mid 20th Century)
Birthdate: October 23, 1931
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Swindon, Wiltshire, England
Died: 1984
Diana Dors was an English singer and actress who became renowned as one of the most famous sex symbols of her generation in the UK. She achieved stardom, first as a blonde bombshell—who made headlines for organizing lavish parties—and later as a regular chat-show guest. Diana Dors’ life and career inspired a 1999 TV biographical film titled The Blonde Bombshell.
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Tipu Sultan(Ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore Based in South India)
Birthdate: December 1, 1751
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Died: 1799
Tipu Sultan, or the “Tiger of Mysore,” ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1782 to 1799. Apart from improving his kingdom’s military arrangements, he also established a new calendar, a new land-revenue system, and a coinage system. He died while defending the fort of Seringapatam in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.
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Nettie Stevens(American Geneticist Known for Her Discovery of 'X and Y Sex Determining Chromosomes')
Birthdate: July 7, 1861
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Cavendish, Vermont, United States
Died: 1912
Nettie Stevens was an American geneticist. She is credited with discovering sex chromosomes which later came to be known as the X and Y chromosomes. In 1994, Nettie Stevens was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
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Paul Butterfield(American Blues Harmonica Player, Singer and Bandleader)
Birthdate: December 17, 1942
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: 1987
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George Enescu(Romanian Composer, Violinist and Conductor)
Birthdate: August 19, 1881
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: George Enescu, Romania
Died: 1955
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Jigoro Kano(Japanese Educator, Athlete, and the Founder of Judo)
Birthdate: December 10, 1860
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Hyogo, Japan
Died: 1938
Legendary Japanese athlete Jigoro Kano is remembered as the founder of judo. A fine educator, he had also had a 23-year stint as the principal of 2 schools, which later became the University of Tsukuba. He was also the first Asian to be part of the International Olympic Committee.
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Sada Thompson(Actress)
Birthdate: September 27, 1927
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Died: 2011
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Michael Taliferro(Actor, Singer)
Birthdate: August 23, 1961
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Died: 2006
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Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales(Prince)
Birthdate: October 13, 1453
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Palace of Westminster, London, England
Died: 1471
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Ernie Harwell(Sportscaster)
Birthdate: January 25, 1918
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Washington, Georgia, United States
Died: 2010
Birthdate: July 21, 1880
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Košariská, Slovakia
Died: 1919
Milan Rastislav Štefánik was a Slovak politician, diplomat, aviator, and Freemason. He served as the minister of war for Czechoslovakia during World War I while simultaneously serving as a general in the French Army. He was a leading member of the Czechoslovak National Council and contributed to the cause of Czechoslovakian sovereignty. He died in a plane crash in 1919.
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Elena Baltacha(British Professional Tennis Player)
Birthdate: August 14, 1983
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kyiv, Ukraine
Died: 2014
Four-time winner of the AEGON Awards, Elena Baltacha was a Ukrainian-born British tennis player, who held the British No. I position for the first time at the age of nineteen. An unbelievable fighter, she continued to play despite her debilitating illness, winning matches almost till the very end, retiring from professional tennis five months before her death from liver cancer.
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Coxsone Dodd(Jamaican Record Producer)
Birthdate: January 26, 1932
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
Died: 2004
Coxsone Dodd was a Jamaican record producer best remembered for his influential role in the development of reggae and ska in the 1950s and 1960s. Coxsone Dodd is also credited with founding a record company named Worldisc in 1959. In 2002, the Institute of Jamaica honored him with the prestigious Gold Musgrave Medal for his contribution to Jamaican music.
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Adnan Khairallah(Iraqi Political Leader Who Served as the Minister of Defence)
Birthdate: 1939 AD
Birthplace: Tikrit, Iraq
Died: 1989
Adnan Khairallah was an Iraqi political leader who served as the Minister of Defence from 15 October 1977 until his death on 4 May 1989. Although he was Saddam Hussein's brother-in-law, Khairallah had a long-standing rift with Hussein, which led many to believe that Adnan Khairallah was killed under orders from Saddam Hussein. His death was officially labeled an accident.
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E. Nesbit(Author)
Birthdate: August 15, 1858
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kennington, London, United Kingdom
Died: 1924
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Rashidi Yekini(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
Birthdate: October 23, 1963
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kaduna, Nigeria
Died: 2012
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Potter Palmer(Businessman)
Birthdate: May 20, 1826
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Albany County, New York, United States
Died: 1902
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Luis Taruc(Philippine Communist Leader Who Led the 'Hukbalahap Movement' against the Japanese)
Birthdate: June 21, 1913
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Luis, Philippines
Died: 2005
Philippine communist leader Luis Taruc was a major figure of the guerrilla movement named Hukbalahap and led its fight against the Japanese occupiers of the Philippines. Tried for terrorism, he was sentenced to a 12-year prison term but was later pardoned by President Ferdinand Marcos.
Birthdate: April 14, 1827
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Bramham cum Oglethorpe, England
Died: 1900
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Jane Bowles(Writer)
Birthdate: February 22, 1917
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: 1973
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Anna Maria van Schurman(Painter)
Birthdate: November 5, 1607
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cologne, Germany
Died: 1678
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Tatiana Samoilova(Actress)
Birthdate: May 4, 1934
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: St. Petersburg, Russia
Died: 2014
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Rufus Putnam(Military officer)
Birthdate: April 9, 1738
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Sutton, Massachusetts, United States
Died: 1824
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Olle Ljungström(Singer, Musician)
Birthdate: August 12, 1961
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sweden
Died: 2016
Birthdate: March 8, 1886
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: South Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
Died: 1972
Nobel Prize-winning chemist Edward Calvin Kendall is best known for his work on isolating thyroxine, or the thyroid hormone, and for crystallizing glutathione. He also revolutionized medical science by curing rheumatoid arthritis with cortisone, the steroid hormone he discovered. He was also associated with the Mayo Foundation and Princeton University.
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Ulisse Aldrovandi(Naturalist)
Birthdate: September 11, 1522
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Bologna, Italy
Died: 1605
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William Holmes McGuffey(College professor)
Birthdate: September 23, 1800
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Claysville, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: 1873
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Coluccio Salutati(Chancellor)
Birthdate: February 16, 1331
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Stignano, Italy
Died: 1406
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Pope Eleutherius(Bishop)
Birthplace: Nicopolis, Greece
Died: 0189
Pope Eleutherius, the bishop of Rome for around 15 years from 174 to 189 C.E, is revered as a Saint in the Catholic Church. He is known for his stance against the Montanist movement and the food decree that he issued. Also, as per a legend, it is believed that Lucius, the King of Britain, asked him to send missionaries.
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Maurice Ewing(US Geophysicist Who Made Pioneering Use of Seismic Methods to Study Ocean Floors)
Birthdate: May 12, 1906
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lockney, Texas, United States
Died: 1974
US geophysicist Maurice Ewing conducted path-breaking research on ocean basins and sediments, using seismic methods. Apart from teaching geology at Columbia University, he also served as the director of the Lamont Geological Observatory. A Fellow of the Royal Society, he also received the National Medal of Science, among other awards.
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Victor Lanoux(Actor)
Birthdate: June 18, 1936
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: 2017
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Amédée Ozenfant(Painter)
Birthdate: April 15, 1886
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Saint-Quentin, France
Died: 1966
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Lee Miglin(Former Real estate developer)
Birthdate: July 12, 1924
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Westville, Illinois, United States
Died: 1997
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Pope Theodore I(Bishop of Rome from 24 November 642)
Birthplace: Jerusalem, Israel
Died: 0649
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Lorenzo de' Medici, Duke of Urbino(Ruler)
Birthdate: September 12, 1492
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Died: 1519
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Eustace Budgell(Author)
Birthdate: August 19, 1686
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Saint Thomas, England
Died: 1737
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Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson(Rebel)
Birthdate: 1390 AD
Birthplace: Norberg, Sweden
Died: 1436
Swedish national hero Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson was initially a mine owner. He later led the 1434 Engelbrekt rebellion against King Eric of Pomerania. He was eventually killed by Måns Bengtsson, an aristocrat and knight whose father had been involved in a legal battle with Engelbrektsson regarding the burning of a ship.
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Irvin McDowell(Officer)
Birthdate: October 15, 1818
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Columbus
Died: 1885
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Géo André(French Track and Field Athlete and Rugby Union Player)
Birthdate: August 13, 1889
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: 1943
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Freddy Kottulinsky(German-Swedish Racing Driver)
Birthdate: July 20, 1932
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Munich, Germany
Died: 2010
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Mitrush Kuteli(Writer)
Birthdate: September 13, 1907
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Pogradec, Albania
Died: 1967
Birthdate: October 3, 1889
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany
Died: 1938
German journalist Carl von Ossietzky was part of the army during World War I. Later, through a series of articles in his magazine Weltbühne, he exposed the Reichswehr leaders’ secret rearmament plans. He was later tortured in a camp and forbidden to leave Germany to collect his Nobel Peace Prize.
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Eddie Lowery(American Golfer and Businessman)
Birthdate: October 14, 1902
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Died: 1984
Although he is best remembered as the 10-year-old who caddied for Francis Ouimet in the winning playoff at the 1913 U.S. Open, Eddie Lowery was also an amateur golfer in his own right. Raised in Massachusetts, he later moved to San Francisco, where he became a multimillionaire from his auto dealership and championed the amateur careers of many budding golfers.
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Paul Green(Author)
Birthdate: March 17, 1894
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lillington, North Carolina, United States
Died: 1981
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Laelius Socinus(Reformer)
Birthdate: January 29, 1525
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Siena, Italy
Died: 1562
