People born on May 4 195
Khwaja Abdullah Ansari
b. 1008 – d. 1088
Khwaja Abdullah Ansari, Persian mystic and poet (d. 1088)
Henry I of France
b. 1008 – d. 1060
Henry I of France (b. 1008)
Alice Spencer, Countess of Derby, Baroness Ellesmere and Viscountess Brackley
b. 1559 – d. 1637
Alice Spencer, English noblewoman (d. 1637)
Lady Katherine Ferrers
b. 1634 – d. 1660
Lady Katherine Ferrers, English aristocrat and heiress (d. 1660)
Chhatrasal
b. 1649 – d. 1731
Chhatrasal, Indian warrior (d. 1731)
Kangxi Emperor
b. 1654 – d. 1722
Kangxi Emperor of China (d. 1722)
Bartolomeo Cristofori
b. 1655 – d. 1731
Bartolomeo Cristofori, Italian instrument maker, invented the piano (d. 1731)
Françoise-Marie de Bourbon
b. 1677 – d. 1749
Françoise-Marie de Bourbon, French noblewoman (d.1749)
Richard Graves
b. 1715 – d. 1804
Richard Graves, English minister and author (d. 1804)
Jean-Charles de Borda
b. 1733 – d. 1799
Jean-Charles de Borda, French mathematician, physicist, and sailor (d. 1799)
John Brooks (governor)
b. 1752 – d. 1825
John Brooks, American soldier and politician, 11th Governor of Massachusetts (d. 1825)
Manuel Tolsá
b. 1757 – d. 1816
Manuel Tolsá, Spanish sculptor and first director of the Academy of San Carlos in Mexico City (d. 1816)
Tyagaraja
b. 1767 – d. 1847
Tyagaraja, Indian composer (d. 1847)
Friedrich Arnold Brockhaus
b. 1772 – d. 1823
Friedrich Arnold Brockhaus, German publisher (d. 1823)
Horace Mann
b. 1796 – d. 1859
Horace Mann, American educator and politician (b. 1796)
William Pennington
b. 1796 – d. 1862
William Pennington American lawyer and politician, 13th Governor of New Jersey, 23rd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (d. 1862)
William H. Prescott
b. 1796 – d. 1859
William H. Prescott, American historian and scholar (d. 1859)
John Whiteaker
b. 1820 – d. 1902
John Whiteaker, American soldier, judge, and politician, 1st Governor of Oregon (d. 1902)
Charles Boucher de Boucherville
b. 1822 – d. 1915
Charles Boucher de Boucherville, Canadian physician and politician, 3rd Premier of Quebec (b. 1822)
Thomas Henry Huxley
b. 1825 – d. 1895
Thomas Henry Huxley, English biologist (b. 1825)
Augustus Le Plongeon
b. 1825 – d. 1908
Augustus Le Plongeon, English-American historian, photographer, and academic (d. 1908)
Frederic Edwin Church
b. 1826 – d. 1900
Frederic Edwin Church, American painter (d. 1900)
John Hanning Speke
b. 1827 – d. 1864
John Hanning Speke, English soldier and explorer (b. 1827)
Thomas Dewing
b. 1851 – d. 1938
Thomas Dewing, American painter (d. 1938)
Alice Liddell
b. 1852 – d. 1934
Alice Liddell, English model (d. 1934)
Alexandre Benois
b. 1870 – d. 1960
Alexandre Benois, Russian painter and critic (d. 1960)
Wang Jingwei
b. 1883 – d. 1944
Wang Jingwei, Chinese politician (d. 1944)
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Richard Baggallay (cricketer)
b. 1884 – d. 1975
Richard Baggallay, English army officer and cricketer (d. 1975)
Andrew Dasburg
b. 1887 – d. 1979
Andrew Dasburg, American painter and sculptor (b. 1887)
Francis Spellman
b. 1889 – d. 1967
Francis Spellman, American cardinal (d. 1967)
Franklin Carmichael
b. 1890 – d. 1945
Franklin Carmichael, Canadian painter (d. 1945)
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Ronnie Aird
b. 1902 – d. 1986
Ronnie Aird, English cricketer and administrator (b. 1902)
Cola Debrot
b. 1902 – d. 1981
Cola Debrot, Dutch physician, lawyer, and politician (d. 1981)
Luther Adler
b. 1903 – d. 1984
Luther Adler, American actor (d. 1984)
Paul Demel
b. 1903 – d. 1951
Paul Demel, Czech actor (d. 1951)
Al Dexter
b. 1905 – d. 1984
Al Dexter, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1984)
Gustav Bergmann
b. 1906 – d. 1987
Gustav Bergmann, Austrian-American philosopher from the Vienna Circle (d. 1987)
Lincoln Kirstein
b. 1907 – d. 1996
Lincoln Kirstein, American soldier and playwright, co-founded the New York City Ballet (d. 1996)
Walter Walsh
b. 1907 – d. 2014
Walter Walsh, American target shooter and FBI agent (d. 2014)
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Wolrad Eberle
b. 1908 – d. 1949
Wolrad Eberle, German decathlete (d. 1949)
Evald Seepere
b. 1911 – d. 1990
Evald Seepere, Estonian boxer (d. 1990)
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John Broome (writer)
b. 1913 – d. 1999
John Broome, American author (d. 1999)
Princess Katherine of Greece and Denmark
b. 1913 – d. 2007
Princess Katherine of Greece and Denmark (d. 2007)
Maedayama Eigorō
b. 1914 – d. 1971
Maedayama Eigorō, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 39th Yokozuna (b. 1914)
Jane Jacobs
b. 1916 – d. 2006
Jane Jacobs, American-Canadian journalist, author, and activist (d. 2006)
Richard Proenneke
b. 1916 – d. 2003
Richard Proenneke, American soldier, carpenter, and meteorologist (d. 2003)
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Edward T. Cone
b. 1917 – d. 2004
Edward T. Cone, American pianist and composer (d. 2004)
Nick Joaquin
b. 1917 – d. 2004
Nick Joaquin, Filipino writer, journalist and historian (d. 2004)
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Tom Mead
b. 1918 – d. 2004
Tom Mead, Australian journalist and politician (d. 2004)
Kakuei Tanaka
b. 1918 – d. 1993
Kakuei Tanaka, Japanese soldier and politician, 64th Prime Minister of Japan (d. 1993)
Dory Funk
b. 1919 – d. 1973
Dory Funk, American wrestler and trainer (d. 1973)
Basil Yamey
b. 1919
Basil Yamey, South African-English economist and academic
Patsy Garrett
b. 1921 – d. 2015
Patsy Garrett, American actress and singer (d. 2015)
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John van Kesteren
b. 1921 – d. 2008
John van Kesteren, Dutch-American tenor and actor (d. 2008)
Edo Murtić
b. 1921 – d. 2005
Edo Murtić, Croatian painter, sculptor, and illustrator (d. 2005)
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Paul-Émile Charbonneau
b. 1922 – d. 2014
Paul-Émile Charbonneau, Canadian archbishop (d. 2014)
Eugenie Clark
b. 1922 – d. 2015
Eugenie Clark, American biologist and academic (d. 2015)
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Stanley Biber
b. 1923 – d. 2006
Stanley Biber, American soldier and physician (d. 2006)
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Ed Cassidy
b. 1923 – d. 2012
Ed Cassidy, American jazz and rock drummer (d. 2012)
Assi Rahbani
b. 1923 – d. 1986
Assi Rahbani, Lebanese singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1923)
Eric Sykes
b. 1923 – d. 2012
Eric Sykes, English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923)
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John Toner
b. 1923 – d. 2014
John Toner, American football player and coach (d. 2014)
Jenő Buzánszky
b. 1925 – d. 2015
Jenő Buzánszky, Hungarian footballer and coach (d. 2015)
Maurice R. Greenberg
b. 1925
Maurice R. Greenberg, American businessman and philanthropist
David Stoddart, Baron Stoddart of Swindon
b. 1926
David Stoddart, Baron Stoddart of Swindon, English politician
Maynard Ferguson
b. 1928 – d. 2006
Maynard Ferguson, Canadian trumpet player and bandleader (b. 1928)
Thomas Kinsella
b. 1928
Thomas Kinsella, Irish poet, translator, and publisher
Hosni Mubarak
b. 1928
Hosni Mubarak, Egyptian air marshal and politician, 4th President of Egypt
Betsy Rawls
b. 1928
Betsy Rawls, American golfer
Wolfgang von Trips
b. 1928 – d. 1961
Wolfgang von Trips, German race car driver (b. 1928)
Manuel Contreras
b. 1929 – d. 2015
Manuel Contreras, Chilean general (b. 1929)
Audrey Hepburn
b. 1929 – d. 1993
Audrey Hepburn, British actress and humanitarian (d. 1993)
Roberta Peters
b. 1930 – d. 2017
Roberta Peters, American soprano (d. 2017)
Katherine Jackson
b. 1930
Katherine Jackson, matriarch of the Jackson family; mother of Michael Jackson
Jan Pesman
b. 1931 – d. 2014
Jan Pesman, Dutch speed skater (d. 2014)
Gennady Rozhdestvensky
b. 1931
Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Russian conductor and educator
Thomas Stuttaford
b. 1931
Thomas Stuttaford, English physician, journalist, and politician
Harlon Hill
b. 1932 – d. 2013
Harlon Hill, American football player and coach (d. 2013)
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Alexander MacAra
b. 1932 – d. 2012
Alexander MacAra, Scottish epidemiologist and academic (d. 2012)
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J. Fred Duckett
b. 1933 – d. 2007
J. Fred Duckett, American journalist and educator (b. 1933)
El Cordobés
b. 1936
El Cordobés, Spanish bullfighter
Ron Carter
b. 1937
Ron Carter, American bassist and educator
Dick Dale
b. 1937
Dick Dale, American surf-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter
Wim Verstappen
b. 1937 – d. 2004
Wim Verstappen, Dutch director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2004)
Tyrone Davis
b. 1938 – d. 2005
Tyrone Davis, American blues and soul singer (d. 2005)
Carlos Monsiváis
b. 1938 – d. 2010
Carlos Monsiváis, Mexican writer, journalist and political activist (b. 1938)
Gillian Tindall
b. 1938
Gillian Tindall, English historian and author
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Neil Fox (rugby league)
b. 1939
Neil Fox, English rugby player and coach
Amos Oz
b. 1939
Amos Oz, Israeli journalist and author
Leon Rochefort
b. 1939
Leon Rochefort, Canadian ice hockey player
Robin Cook (American novelist)
b. 1940
Robin Cook, American physician and author
George Will
b. 1941
George Will, American journalist and author
Nickolas Ashford
b. 1942 – d. 2011
Nickolas Ashford, American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (d. 2011)
Georgi Asparuhov
b. 1943 – d. 1971
Georgi Asparuhov, Bulgarian footballer (b. 1943)
Mihail Chemiakin
b. 1943
Mihail Chemiakin, Russian painter and sculptor
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Prasanta Pattanaik
b. 1943
Prasanta Pattanaik, Indian economist and academic
Russi Taylor
b. 1944
Russi Taylor, American voice actress
Jan Mulder (footballer)
b. 1945
Jan Mulder, Dutch footballer and journalist
John Barnard
b. 1946
John Barnard, English car designer
Gary Bauer
b. 1946
Gary Bauer, American political activist
John Watson (racing driver)
b. 1946
John Watson, British race car driver
John Bosley (politician)
b. 1947
John Bosley, Canadian businessman and politician, 31st Canadian Speaker of the House of Commons
Ronald Sørensen
b. 1947
Ronald Sørensen, Dutch historian and politician
Trivimi Velliste
b. 1947
Trivimi Velliste, Estonian politician, 17th Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Alison Britton
b. 1948
Alison Britton, English sculptor and educator
Graham Swift
b. 1949
Graham Swift, English novelist and short story writer
Darryl Hunt (musician)
b. 1950
Darryl Hunt, English bass player
Colin Bass
b. 1951
Colin Bass, English bass player, songwriter, and producer
Colleen Hanabusa
b. 1951
Colleen Hanabusa, American lawyer and politician
Jackie Jackson
b. 1951
Jackie Jackson, American singer-songwriter and dancer
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Belinda Green
b. 1952
Belinda Green, Australian beauty queen and 1972 Miss World
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Pia Zadora
b. 1953
Pia Zadora, American actress and singer
Ryan Cayabyab
b. 1954
Ryan Cayabyab, Filipino pianist, composer, and conductor
Michael L. Gernhardt
b. 1956
Michael L. Gernhardt, American astronaut and engineer
David Guterson
b. 1956
David Guterson, American novelist, short story writer, poet, and essayist
Ken Oberkfell
b. 1956
Ken Oberkfell, American baseball player and coach
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Jaak Huimerind
b. 1957
Jaak Huimerind, Estonian architect
Kathy Kreiner
b. 1957
Kathy Kreiner, Canadian skier
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Peter Sleep
b. 1957
Peter Sleep, Australian cricketer
Marijke Vos
b. 1957
Marijke Vos, Dutch educator and politician
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Delbert Fowler
b. 1958
Delbert Fowler, American football player
Keith Haring
b. 1958 – d. 1990
Keith Haring, American painter (d. 1990)
Jane Kennedy (politician)
b. 1958
Jane Kennedy, English politician
Caroline Spelman
b. 1958
Caroline Spelman, English politician, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Valdemaras Chomičius
b. 1959
Valdemaras Chomičius, Lithuanian basketball player and coach
Randy Travis
b. 1959
Randy Travis, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor
Bob Tway
b. 1959
Bob Tway, American golfer
Andrew Denton
b. 1960
Andrew Denton, Australian television host and producer
Werner Faymann
b. 1960
Werner Faymann, Austrian politician, 28th Chancellor of Austria
Jay Aston
b. 1961
Jay Aston, English singer-songwriter and dancer
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Silvia Costa
b. 1964
Silvia Costa, Cuban high jumper
Jane McGrath
b. 1966 – d. 2008
Jane McGrath, English-Australian activist, co-founded the McGrath Foundation (d. 2008)
Kate Garraway
b. 1967
Kate Garraway, English journalist
Ana Gasteyer
b. 1967
Ana Gasteyer, American actress and singer
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Micah Aivazoff
b. 1969
Micah Aivazoff, Canadian ice hockey player
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Franz Resch
b. 1969
Franz Resch, Austrian footballer and manager
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Gregg Alexander
b. 1970
Gregg Alexander, American singer-songwriter and producer
Will Arnett
b. 1970
Will Arnett, Canadian actor and producer
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Giovanni Mirabassi
b. 1970
Giovanni Mirabassi, Italian jazz musician
Dawn Staley
b. 1970
Dawn Staley, American basketball player
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Paul Wiseman
b. 1970
Paul Wiseman, New Zealand cricketer and coach
Joe Borowski (baseball)
b. 1971
Joe Borowski, American baseball player and sportscaster
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Miles Stewart
b. 1971
Miles Stewart, Australian triathlete
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Manny Aybar
b. 1972
Manny Aybar, Dominican baseball player
Mike Dirnt
b. 1972
Mike Dirnt, American bass player and songwriter
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Matthew Barnaby
b. 1973
Matthew Barnaby, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster
Guillermo Barros Schelotto
b. 1973
Guillermo Barros Schelotto, Argentinian footballer and coach
John Madden (ice hockey)
b. 1973
John Madden, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
Miguel Cairo
b. 1974
Miguel Cairo, Venezuelan baseball player and coach
Tony McCoy
b. 1974
Tony McCoy, Northern Irish jockey and sportscaster
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Ben Grieve
b. 1976
Ben Grieve, American baseball player
Jason Michaels
b. 1976
Jason Michaels, American baseball player
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Indrek Visnapuu
b. 1976
Indrek Visnapuu, Estonian basketball player and coach
John Tripp (ice hockey)
b. 1977
John Tripp, Canadian-German ice hockey player
Erin Andrews
b. 1978
Erin Andrews, American sportscaster and journalist
Igor Biscan
b. 1978
Igor Biscan, Croatian footballer
Brett Burton
b. 1978
Brett Burton, Australian footballer
Vladimíra Uhlířová
b. 1978
Vladimíra Uhlířová, Czech tennis player
Lance Bass
b. 1979
Lance Bass, American singer, dancer, and producer
Kristin Harmel
b. 1979
Kristin Harmel, American journalist and author
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Marie Poissonnier
b. 1979
Marie Poissonnier, French pole vaulter
Lesley Vainikolo
b. 1979
Lesley Vainikolo, Tongan rugby player
Andrew Raycroft
b. 1980
Andrew Raycroft, Canadian ice hockey player
Eric Djemba-Djemba
b. 1981
Eric Djemba-Djemba, Cameroon footballer
Dallon Weekes
b. 1981
Dallon Weekes, American singer-songwriter and musician
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Kleopas Giannou
b. 1982
Kleopas Giannou, Greek footballer
Markus Rogan
b. 1982
Markus Rogan, Austrian swimmer
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Giorgos Tsiaras
b. 1982
Giorgos Tsiaras, Greek basketball player
Daniel Christian
b. 1983
Daniel Christian, Australian cricketer
Derek Roy
b. 1983
Derek Roy, Canadian ice hockey player
Robert Zwinkels
b. 1983
Robert Zwinkels, Dutch footballer
Manjural Islam Rana
b. 1984 – d. 2007
Manjural Islam Rana, Bangladeshi cricketer (d. 2007)
Brad Maddox
b. 1984
Brad Maddox, American wrestler and referee
Sarah Meier (figure skater)
b. 1984
Sarah Meier, Swiss figure skater
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Montell Owens
b. 1984
Montell Owens, American football player
Kevin Slowey
b. 1984
Kevin Slowey, American baseball player
Ravi Bopara
b. 1985
Ravi Bopara, English cricketer
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Anthony Fedorov
b. 1985
Anthony Fedorov, Ukrainian-born American singer and actor
Jamie Adenuga
b. 1985
Jamie Adenuga, English MC and rapper
Devan Dubnyk
b. 1986
Devan Dubnyk, Canadian ice hockey player
George Hill (basketball)
b. 1986
George Hill, American basketball player
Cesc Fàbregas
b. 1987
Cesc Fàbregas, Spanish footballer
Radja Nainggolan
b. 1988
Radja Nainggolan, Belgian footballer
Dániel Gyurta
b. 1989
Dániel Gyurta, Hungarian swimmer
Henna Lindholm
b. 1989
Henna Lindholm, Finnish figure skater
Rory McIlroy
b. 1989
Rory McIlroy, Northern Irish golfer
Aris Tatarounis
b. 1989
Aris Tatarounis, Greek basketball player
James van Riemsdyk
b. 1989
James van Riemsdyk, American ice hockey player
Irina Falconi
b. 1990
Irina Falconi, American tennis player
Ryan Morgan
b. 1990
Ryan Morgan, Australian rugby league player
Brianne Jenner
b. 1991
Brianne Jenner, Canadian women's ice hockey player
Victor Oladipo
b. 1992
Victor Oladipo, American basketball player
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Jānis Bērziņš (basketball)
b. 1993
Jānis Bērziņš, Latvian basketball player
Joseph Tapine
b. 1994
Joseph Tapine, New Zealand rugby league player
Shameik Moore
b. 1995
Shameik Moore, jamaican actor and rapper