John Smolenski is an American historian, known for his anthropological approach to colonial American history.

Harold James Dyos (1921-1978) was a British historian, known for his contributions to urban history.

Dietmar Rothermund is a German historian best known for his research in the economy of India.

Francis Morrone is an architectural historian known for his work on the built environment of New York City.

Vern Leroy Bullough, 77, medical historian known for his history of nursing, cancer.

Leonard Krieger (1918-1990) was an American historian of modern Europe, particularly known as an author on Germany.

Ken Hoole (1916-1988) was a historian known for his works on the railways of the north east of England.

Cuesta Benberry, 83, American historian known for her studies of quilting, congestive heart failure.

In addition to his philosophical works, Hong was also a noted historian, known for his study of historical geography.