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The 2000s
Explore 1917 historical events from 2000–2009.
2007
Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, French physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1932)
Pierre-Gilles de Gennes was a French physicist and the Nobel Prize laureate in physics in 1991.
Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, French physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1932)
2007
Bernard Blaut, Polish footballer and coach (born 1940)
Bernard Adolf Blaut was a Polish footballer and manager. He is most famous for his 1960s performances in both Legia Warsaw and the Poland national team.
Bernard Blaut, Polish footballer and coach (born 1940)
2007
Dean Eyre, New Zealand politician (born 1914)
Dean Jack Eyre was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Dean Eyre, New Zealand politician (born 1914)
2007
Norman Von Nida, Australian golfer (born 1914)
Norman Guy Von Nida was an Australian professional golfer.
Norman Von Nida, Australian golfer (born 1914)
2007
Pemba Doma Sherpa, Nepalese mountaineer (born 1970)
Pemba Doma Sherpa was the first Nepalese female mountaineer to climb Mount Everest via its north face, was the second Nepali woman to summit from both the north and south faces, an…
Pemba Doma Sherpa, Nepalese mountaineer (born 1970)
2007
Charles Nelson Reilly, American actor, comedian, and director (born 1931)
Charles Nelson Reilly was an American actor, comedian, director and drama teacher. He performed in the original Broadway casts of Bye Bye Birdie; Hello, Dolly!; and How to Succeed …
Charles Nelson Reilly, American actor, comedian, and director (born 1931)
2007
Uładzimir Katkoŭski, Belarusian blogger, web designer and website creator (born 1976)
Uładzimir Łeanidavič Katkoŭski was a Belarusian blogger, web designer, Wikipedian and website creator.
Uładzimir Katkoŭski, Belarusian blogger, web designer and website creator (born 1976)
2007
Jack Edward Oliver, English illustrator (born 1942)
Jack Edward Oliver was a British cartoonist. He is more usually known as J. Edward Oliver.
Jack Edward Oliver, English illustrator (born 1942)
2007
Howard Porter, American basketball player (born 1948)
Howard Porter was an American professional basketball player. He played as a power forward and a center.
Howard Porter, American basketball player (born 1948)
2007
Izumi Sakai, Japanese singer-songwriter (born 1967)
Sachiko Kamachi , known professionally as Izumi Sakai , was a Japanese pop singer and core member of the group Zard. As Sakai was the only member in the group for the majority of t…
Izumi Sakai, Japanese singer-songwriter (born 1967)
2007
Gretchen Wyler, American actress and dancer (born 1932)
Gretchen Wyler was an American actress and dancer. She was also an animal rights advocate and founder of the Genesis Awards for animal protection.
Gretchen Wyler, American actress and dancer (born 1932)
2007
Ed Yost, American inventor, created the modern hot air balloon (born 1919)
Paul Edward Yost was the American inventor of the modern hot air balloon and is referred to as the "Father of the Modern Day Hot-Air Balloon." He worked for a high-altitude researc…
Ed Yost, American inventor, created the modern hot air balloon (born 1919)
2007
Jörg Immendorff, German painter, sculptor, and academic (born 1945)
Jörg Immendorff was a German painter, sculptor, stage designer and art professor. He was a member of the art movement Neue Wilde.
Jörg Immendorff, German painter, sculptor, and academic (born 1945)
2007
Toshikatsu Matsuoka, Japanese politician, Japanese Minister of Agriculture (born 1945)
Toshikatsu Matsuoka was a Japanese politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries from 2006 until his suicide in 2007 amid a financial scandal.
Toshikatsu Matsuoka, Japanese politician, Japanese Minister of Agriculture (born 1945)
2007
Dave Balon, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1938)
David Alexander Balon was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach. Balon played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1959 and 1973 along with nine games in …
Dave Balon, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1938)
2007
Lois Browne-Evans, Bermudian lawyer and politician (born 1927)
Dame Lois Marie Browne-Evans DBE JP was a lawyer and political figure in Bermuda. She led the Progressive Labour Party (PLP) in opposition before being appointed Bermuda's first fe…
Lois Browne-Evans, Bermudian lawyer and politician (born 1927)
2007
Jean-Claude Brialy, Algerian-French actor and director (born 1933)
Jean-Claude Brialy was a French actor and film director.
Jean-Claude Brialy, Algerian-French actor and director (born 1933)
2007
Birgit Dalland, Norwegian politician (born 1907)
Birgit Ellenora Johanne Dalland was a Norwegian politician for the Communist Party.
Birgit Dalland, Norwegian politician (born 1907)
2007
Gunturu Seshendra Sarma, Indian poet and critic (born 1927)
Gunturu Seshendra Sarma B.A. B.L., also known as Yuga Kavi, was a Telugu poet, critic and litterateur. He is well known for his works Naa Desam, Naa Prajalu and Kaala Rekha. He aut…
Gunturu Seshendra Sarma, Indian poet and critic (born 1927)
2007
Tony Thompson, American singer and songwriter (born 1975)
Anthony Ulysses Thompson, Jr. was an American singer–songwriter. Thompson was best known as the lead vocalist of the American R&B quintet Hi-Five, which had hit singles such as "I …
Tony Thompson, American singer and songwriter (born 1975)
2007
Kentarō Haneda, Japanese pianist and composer (born 1949)
Kentarō Haneda was a Japanese pianist, composer and arranger. He composed for popular anime series, movies and video games. His popular name was Haneken.
Kentarō Haneda, Japanese pianist and composer (born 1949)
2007
Huang Ju, Chinese engineer and politician, 1st Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China (born 1938)
Huang Ju was a Chinese politician and a high-ranking leader in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He was one of the nine members of the Politburo Standing Committee of the CCP, Chi…
Huang Ju, Chinese engineer and politician, 1st Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China (born 1938)
2007
Clete Boyer, American baseball player and coach (born 1937)
Cletis Leroy "Clete" Boyer was an American professional baseball third baseman—who occasionally played shortstop and second base—in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City …
Clete Boyer, American baseball player and coach (born 1937)