education insights | January 16, 2026

Famous People Who Died on March 30

Discover the most famous people who died on March 30. The list includes people like James Cagney, Rudolf Steiner, Jaime Escalante, Léon Blum, Dith Pran. Famous personalities featured on this list, include journalists, educators, chemists and record producers and from other domains of life. This list includes people from United States, Germany, United Kingdom & France and many more countries.

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Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

Birthdate: August 4, 1900

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Hitchin, London

Died: 2002

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, better known as The Queen Mother, was King George VI’s wife and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret. She ruled England as the Queen from 1936 to 1952, after which her daughter Elizabeth II took over. She was also the last empress of India.

Bill Withers

Birthdate: July 4, 1938

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Slab Fork, West Virginia, U.S.

Died: 2020

Soul and R&B legend Bill Withers is best remembered for hits such as Ain't No Sunshine and Lean on Me. The three-time Grammy Award-winner also inspired the documentary Still Bill. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Bill moved on to other jobs after his 15-year music career. 

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James Cagney

(One of the Greatest Male Stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood)

James Cagney

Birthdate: July 17, 1899

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Lower East Side, New York, United States

Died: 1986

James Cagney was an American dancer and actor who won theAcademy Awardfor his performance in the 1942 musical, Yankee Doodle Dandy. In 1984, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to the entertainment industry. In 1999, he was named in the American Film Institute's Greatest Male Stars of the Classical Hollywood Cinema list.

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Mitch Hedberg

(American Stand-Up Comedian Known for His Albums: ‘Strategic Grill Locations’ and ‘Mitch All Together’)

Mitch Hedberg

Birthdate: February 24, 1968

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Died: 2005

Iconic stand-up comedian Mitch Hedberg is remembered for his one-liners and deadpan delivery. He gained attention with Comikaze, appeared on major comedy shows, and created the film Los Enchiladas! He released several comedy albums, one of which, Do You Believe in Gosh?, was released after his death.

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Michael Jeter

(Actor)

Michael Jeter

Birthdate: August 26, 1952

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, USA

Died: 2003

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Bobby Driscoll

Birthdate: March 3, 1937

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Died: 1968

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

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Rudolf Steiner

( Austrian Occultist, Social Reformer and Founder of 'Anthroposophy' Spiritualist Movement)

Rudolf Steiner

Birthdate: February 27, 1861

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Hungary ,Austrian

Died: 1925

Austrian philosopher and architect and Rudolf Steiner gained fame as a literary critic and published works such as The Philosophy of Freedom. His interests included esotericism and clairvoyance. He termed his work spiritual science. He designed the Goetheanum and also laid down concepts such as Waldorf education and biodynamic agriculture.

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Alistair Cooke

(Journalist, Writer)

Alistair Cooke

Birthdate: November 20, 1908

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Salford, Lancashire, England

Died: 2004

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Beau Brummell

(Society figure)

Beau Brummell

Birthdate: June 7, 1778

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: London, England

Died: 1840

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Kate O'Mara

(Actress)

Kate O'Mara

Birthdate: August 10, 1939

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Leicester, Leicestershire, England, UK

Died: 2014

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Dith Pran

Birthdate: September 27, 1942

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Died: 2008

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ʿAbd al-Ḥalīm Ḥāfiẓ

(Egyptian singer)

ʿAbd al-Ḥalīm Ḥāfiẓ

Birthdate: June 21, 1929

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Al-Ḥalāwāt, Egypt

Died: 1977

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Karl May

(German Writer Known for His Adventure Novels Set in the American Old West)

Karl May

Birthdate: February 25, 1842

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany

Died: 1912

German author Karl May is best remembered for his travel and adventure tales, which narrate stories set in the Middle East and other lands. His best-known works include The Treasure in the Silver Lake. He developed his love for literature after reading voraciously while in prison for fraud.

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Robert Z'Dar

(Actor)

Robert Z'Dar

Birthdate: June 3, 1950

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Died: 2015

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Léon Blum

Birthdate: April 9, 1872

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Paris

Died: 1950

Born into a Jewish family in Paris, three-time French prime minister Léon Blum had initially studied law. He joined politics inspired by the Dreyfus affair. The first socialist and the first Jew to head France, he introduced reforms such as the 40-hour work week and paid vacations.

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Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun

(Painter)

Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun

Birthdate: April 16, 1755

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Paris, France

Died: 1842

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Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton

(One of the first men to fly over Mount Everest.)

Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton

Birthdate: February 3, 1903

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: London, England

Died: 1973

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James T. Goodrich

(American Neurosurgeon Who Gained Worldwide Recognition for Performing Multiple Successful Separations of Conjoined Twins)

James T. Goodrich

Birthdate: April 16, 1946

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, United States

Died: 2020

Pediatric neurosurgeon James T. Goodrich was an expert in cranial reconstructive surgeries and also conducted multiple successful operations on separating conjoined twins. The Columbia University alumnus also had also served the US Marines during the Vietnam War. He was also fond of travel and surfing. He succumbed to COVID-19 at age 73.

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Nella Larsen

(American Novelist Who is Considered as the Most Important Novelist of the Harlem Renaissance)

Nella Larsen

Birthdate: April 13, 1891

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Died: 1964

Nella Larsen was an American novelist who also worked as a librarian and nurse. Among her literary work were her novels, Quicksand and Passing; the latter was adapted into a film of the same name in 2021. Larsen's work has gained renewed interest since the 20th century. Today, she is recognized as the most important novelist of the Harlem Renaissance.

Abigail Fillmore

Birthdate: March 13, 1798

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Saratoga County

Died: 1853

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Louise of the Netherlands

(Queen)

Louise of the Netherlands

Birthdate: August 5, 1828

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: The Hague, Netherlands

Died: 1871

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Tôn Đức Thắng

(President)

Tôn Đức Thắng

Birthdate: August 20, 1888

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Long Xuyên, Vietnam

Died: 1980

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Maxfield Parrish

(Painter)

Maxfield Parrish

Birthdate: July 25, 1870

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: 1966

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Timi Yuro

(Singer-Songwriter)

Timi Yuro

Birthdate: August 4, 1940

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Died: 2004

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Joachim of Fiore

(Theologian)

Joachim of Fiore

Birthdate: 1135 AD

Birthplace: Celico, Italy

Died: 1202

Italian Christian theologian Joachim of Fiore is best remembered as the man behind the San Giovanni monastic order. His brand of philosophy of history mentioned the ages of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Initially a notary, he began his spiritual quest after a visit to the Holy Land.

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Pietro Locatelli

(Musician)

Pietro Locatelli

Birthdate: September 3, 1695

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Bergamo, Italy

Died: 1764

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Heinrich Brüning

(German Politician and Academic)

Heinrich Brüning

Birthdate: November 26, 1885

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Münster, Germany

Died: 1970

Heinrich Brüning was a German academic and politician. From 1930 to 1932, he served as the chancellor of Germany. Brüning lost his popularity when his measures to tackle the economic crisis instigated by the Great Depression increased unemployment in the Weimar Republic. To this day, he remains a controversial figure in the history of Germany.

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Chrisye

(Singer-songwriter)

Chrisye

Birthdate: September 16, 1949

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Jakarta, Indonesia

Died: 2007

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Arianne Caoili

(Filipino-Australian Chess Player Who Served as a Advisor to Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan)

Arianne Caoili

Birthdate: December 22, 1986

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Manila, Philippines

Died: 2020

Arianne Caoili was a Filipino-Australian chess player who took part in seven Women's Chess Olympiads during her career. A multi-talented personality, Caoili was also a singer and financial consultant. She also served as an advisor to Armenian politician and Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Arianne Caoili died in a car crash at the age of 33.

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José María Velasco Ibarra

(The 24th President of Ecuador)

José María Velasco Ibarra

Birthdate: March 19, 1893

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Quito, Ecuador

Died: 1979

Conservative Party politician and the 24th president of Ecuador, José María Velasco Ibarra held the post of the president 5 times and was ousted by the military 4 times. He was a qualified lawyer, too. His tenure witnessed the construction of institutes, roads, bridges, and hospitals.

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DeWitt Wallace

(Co-founded Reader’s Digest With His Wife Lila Bell Wallace)

DeWitt Wallace

Birthdate: November 12, 1889

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Died: 1981

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Sidney Farber

(University teacher)

Sidney Farber

Birthdate: September 30, 1903

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Buffalo

Died: 1973

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Thomas Couture

(Fine art artist)

Thomas Couture

Birthdate: December 21, 1815

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Senlis, France

Died: 1879

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Marie Pleyel

(Musician)

Marie Pleyel

Birthdate: September 4, 1811

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Paris, France

Died: 1875

Marie Pleyel was a Belgian concert pianist who amazed the audience with her young virtuosity at the age of eight when she first gave her formal recital. She went on to become one of the most famous and admired pianists of the 1830s.

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Erwin Piscator

(Theatre director)

Erwin Piscator

Birthdate: December 17, 1893

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Greifenstein

Died: 1966

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Gaetan Dugas

(Long misdescribed as 'Patient Zero' of the North American AIDS epidemic)

Gaetan Dugas

Birthdate: February 19, 1952

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Quebec City, Canada

Died: 1984

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G. Gordon Liddy

(FBI Agent Who was Convicted for His Role in the Watergate Scandal)

G. Gordon Liddy

Birthdate: November 30, 1930

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died: 2021

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

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Prince Harald of Denmark

(Prince)

Prince Harald of Denmark

Birthdate: October 8, 1876

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Charlottenlund Palace, Gentofte, Denmark

Died: 1949

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Gisèle Freund

(French Photographer and Photojournalist Famous for Her Documentary Photography and Portraits of Writers and Artists)

Gisèle Freund

Birthdate: December 19, 1908

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Berlin, Germany

Died: 2000

Gisèle Freund was a German-born French photojournalist and photographer best remembered for her portraits of artists and writers and documentary photography. Throughout her career, Gisèle Freund was honored with several prestigious awards like the German Society's cultural photography prize and Grand prix national des Arts pour la Photographie. She also served as the president of the French Association of Photographers.

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Bénédict Morel

(French Psychiatrist)

Bénédict Morel

Birthdate: November 22, 1809

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Vienna, Austria

Died: 1873

Bénédict Morel was a French psychiatrist born in Austria. He was abandoned by his parents and had a difficult childhood. He worked hard to earn a medical doctorate and worked alongside psychiatrist Jean-Pierre Falret. He soon became an influential psychiatrist himself and was a key figure in the field of degeneration theory in the mid-19th century. 

Guru Har Krishan

Birthdate: July 23, 1656

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Kiratpur Sahib

Died: 1664

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John Ciardi

(Poet)

John Ciardi

Birthdate: June 24, 1916

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Died: 1986

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Amadeus IX, Duke of Savoy

(Duke of Savoy from 1465 to 1472)

Amadeus IX, Duke of Savoy

Birthdate: February 1, 1435

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Thonon-les-Bains, France

Died: 1472

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Lorena Borjas

(Activist)

Lorena Borjas

Birthdate: May 29, 1960

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Veracruz, Mexico

Died: 2020

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Harry Bridges

(Labour Leader)

Harry Bridges

Birthdate: July 28, 1901

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Died: 1990

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Yanick Étienne

(Haitian Singer and Backing Vocalist)

Yanick Étienne

Birthdate: 1957 AD

Birthplace: Haiti

Died: 2022

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Emil Dimitrov

(Singer)

Emil Dimitrov

Birthdate: December 23, 1940

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Pleven, Bulgaria

Died: 2005

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Franco Califano

(Singer-songwriter)

Franco Califano

Birthdate: September 14, 1938

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Tripoli, Italian Libya Libya

Died: 2013

Alan Dundes

Birthdate: September 8, 1934

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: New York City

Died: 2005

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John McGahern

(Writer)

John McGahern

Birthdate: November 12, 1934

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Leitrim, Ireland

Died: 2006