John Robert Schrieffer

American physicist (1931-2019).

Born May 31st, 1931 in Oak Park.

Died July 27th, 2019 at 88 years old in Tallahassee. ^[ref]

Joanna Merlin

American actress (1931–2023).

Born July 15th, 1931 in Chicago.

Died October 15th, 2023 at 92 years old in Los Angeles. ^[ref]

Tom Wesselmann

American artist (1931-2004).

Born February 23rd, 1931 in Cincinnati. ^[ref]

Died December 17th, 2004 at 73 years old in New York City (surgical complications). ^[ref]

Vance D. Brand

Test pilot and nasa astronaut.

Born May 9th, 1931 (age 94 years) in Longmont.

Richard F. Heck

American chemist (1931-2015).

Born August 15th, 1931 in Springfield.

Died October 10th, 2015 at 84 years old in Manila.

Alex Delvecchio

Canadian ice hockey player.

Born December 4th, 1931 in Fort William.

Died July 1st, 2025 at 93 years old in Rochester. ^[ref]

Budd Hopkins

American ufo researcher, painter and sculptor (1931-2011).

Born June 15th, 1931 in Wheeling. ^[ref]

Died August 21st, 2011 at 80 years old in New York City. ^[ref]

Donald Kennedy

American biologist (1931-2020).

Born August 18th, 1931 in New York City.

Died April 21st, 2020 at 88 years old in Redwood City (COVID-19). ^[ref]

Dries van Agt

Dutch politician.

Born February 2nd, 1931 in Geldrop.

Died February 5th, 2024 at 93 years old in Nijmegen. ^[ref]

Ricardo Legorreta

Mexican architect (1931-2011).

Born May 7th, 1931 in Mexico City.

Died December 30th, 2011 at 80 years old in Mexico City. ^[ref]