June 20 birthdays and deaths:

William IV

William IV (1765-1837) was the third son of King George III and reigned from 1830 to 1837. A naval officer before becoming king, he was known for his strict adherence to protocol and his support for the abolition of slavery.

Deathyear: 1837

Ryan Dunn

Ryan Dunn was an American television personality and comedian, best known for his appearances on the MTV show "Jeepers Creepers" and "Punk'd". Born in 1977, Dunn's charismatic personality and humorous antics endeared him to audiences, making him a beloved figure in the entertainment world.

Deathyear: 2011

Bugsy Siegel

Bugsy Siegel was a notorious American mobster born in 1906. He was a lieutenant of Meyer Lansky and helped establish Murder, Inc., a hit squad. He founded the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, but his luck ran out when he was murdered in 1947.

Deathyear: 1947

Prodigy (rapper)

Kieth Matthew, better known by his stage name Prodigy, was an American rapper, songwriter, and co-founder of the influential hip-hop group Mobb Deep. He was known for his intense lyrics and distinctive flow, releasing several critically acclaimed albums throughout his career.

Deathyear: 2017

Caleb Swanigan

Caleb Swanigan is a talented American basketball player born in 1997. He played college basketball for Purdue and Gonzaga, earning multiple awards and accolades, before being drafted by the Utah Jazz. Swanigan's impressive skills and determination have made him a promising prospect in the NBA.

Deathyear: 2022

Louis the Pious

Louis the Pious (778-840) was the son of Charlemagne and was crowned Emperor of the Carolingian Empire in 813. He sought to maintain unity and stability, but his efforts were ultimately thwarted by the fragmentation of the empire and the rebellion of his sons.

Deathyear: 840

Georges Lemaître

Georges Lemaître, a Belgian priest, physicist, and astronomer, proposed the "Cosmic Egg" theory, advocating for the universe's finite and expanding nature. His pioneering work bridged astrophysics and cosmology, influencing many subsequent scientists, including Edwin Hubble and Arthur Eddington.

Deathyear: 1966

Emil Cioran

Emil Cioran is a Romanian-French philosopher and educator, born in 1911. He is known for his witty and satirical writings that critique modern society, existentialism, and morality. His most famous work is "Ciel bleu" which explores the meaning of existence and human despair.

Deathyear: 1995

Hijikata Toshizō

Hijikata Toshizō was a Japanese officer who served as the commander of the Imperial Japanese Army during the Boshin War. Born in 1835, he led the fight against the Meiji Restoration and was known for his bravery and tactical skill.

Deathyear: 1869

Bernard Baruch

Bernard Baruch was a renowned American financier and politician born in 1870. He served as a presidential advisor to Woodrow Wilson and FDR, and played a key role in shaping the US economic policies.

Deathyear: 1965

Axel von Fersen the Younger

Axel von Fersen the Younger (1755-1810) was a Swedish general and politician who played a significant role in Swedish politics and military affairs during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was known for his liberal views and was a close friend and rumored lover of Queen Christina of Sweden.

Deathyear: 1810

Estelle Winwood

Estelle Winwood was an English actress born in 1883. She began her stage career in the early 1900s, appearing in various productions in London's West End and on Broadway. Winwood was known for her versatility, playing a wide range of roles throughout her long and distinguished career.

Deathyear: 1984

Jack Kilby

Jack Kilby, a renowned American physicist and engineer, pioneered the development of integrated circuits, earning him the 2000 Nobel Prize in Physics. Born in 1923, he revolutionized electronics, leading to the creation of smaller, more efficient, and affordable devices that transformed the world.

Deathyear: 2005

Feodor II of Russia

Feodor II, son of Tsar Boris Godunov, ruled Russia from 1605-1606 as a minor. Orphaned at birth, he was placed on the throne. Despite efforts to legitimize his position, he was eventually deposed and murdered at the age of 16.

Deathyear: 1605

John Neal (writer)

John Neal, a paramount figure in American literature, was a writer, critic, editor, lecturer, and activist born in 1793. He was a prominent figure in the development of American literature, known for his innovative and experimental style, as well as his advocacy for women's rights and abolitionist causes.

Deathyear: 1876

Bishnu Prasad Rabha

Bishnu Prasad Rabha was a versatile Indian artist, born in 1909. He was a painter, actor, dancer, writer, music composer, and politician.

Deathyear: 1969

Manuel Belgrano

Manuel Belgrano was an Argentine general, economist, and politician. Born in 1770, he led the Army of the North to victory in the Battle of Tucumán during the Argentine War of Independence, earning him the nickname "The General of the North."

Deathyear: 1820

Mark Robson (film director)

Mark Robson was a renowned Canadian-American director and producer, born in 1913. He worked on numerous films, including "The Seventh Veil" and "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea". Robson's directing style blended drama, romance, and adventure, making him a prominent figure in Hollywood's Golden Age.

Deathyear: 1978

Josef Breuer

Josef Breuer was an Austrian physician and psychologist born in 1842. He is known for his work on hysteria, which led to the development of psychoanalysis along with Sigmund Freud. His case study of Anna O., a patient with hysterical symptoms, is considered a landmark in the field of psychology.

Deathyear: 1925

LeRoy Neiman

LeRoy Neiman (1921-2012) was a renowned American painter, known for his vibrant, energetic depictions of sports and entertainment scenes. His bold brushstrokes and vivid colors captured the excitement and drama of boxing matches, jazz concerts, and other high-energy events.

Deathyear: 2012

Erwin Chargaff

Erwin Chargaff, an Austrian-American biochemist, discovered the Chargaff's rules, which stated that the ratio of adenine to thymine and guanine to cytosine is always 1:1.

Deathyear: 2002

Judy Agnew

Judy Agnew, born in 1921, was the Second Lady of the United States from 1965 to 1969, wife of Vice President Spiro Agnew. She was known for her philanthropic work and was a devoted wife and mother.

Deathyear: 2012

Willem Barentsz

Willem Barentsz (1550-1597) was a Dutch cartographer and explorer who led three expeditions to the Arctic in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia. He mapped the coast of Siberia and discovered Spitsbergen, a Norwegian island in the Arctic Ocean.

Deathyear: 1597

Andrew Sarris

Andrew Sarris (b. 1928) was a pioneering American film critic, known for his groundbreaking book "The American Cinema: One Hundred Years of Film Making." He was a prominent figure in the French New Wave and American avant-garde film movements, advocating for original and innovative filmmaking.

Deathyear: 2012