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Last updated: 2008 June 28.

1935 January 1 Birth of Harold Martina Netherlands Antilles, pianist/conductor. [1] Birth of Valentin Nikolaevich N Benderov Russia, cosmonaut. [1] January 4 Birth of Floyd Patterson; heavyweight champion (1956-59, 1960-62) (Olympics-gold-1952), dies 2006. [1] [5] Birth of Kenneth Money Canada, astronaut (STS 42-alt). [1] January 5 Birth of Nancy L Johnson (Representative-Republican-Connecticut, 1983-). [1] January 6 Birth of Ian Meckiff cricketer (Australia quick 57-63, "threw"? his career away). [1] Birth of Nino Tempo Niagara Falls New York, rock vocalist (Deep Purple). [1] Birth of Paul Wilson US R&B-singer (Flamingos-Lovers Never Say Goodbye). [1] January 7 Birth of Noam Sheriff composer. [1] Birth of Valeri Nikolayevich Kubasov cosmonaut (Soyuz 6, 19, 36/35, Apollo-Soyuz). [1] January 8 Birth of Elvis Aaron Presley in Tupelo, Mississippi; musician/actor ("Blue Suede Shoes", "Hounddog"). [1] [5] Birth of Jesse Garon Presley stillborn twin brother of Elvis. [1] Birth of Nolan Miller Burkburnett Texas, fashion designer (Dynasty, The Love Boat). [1] January 9 Birth of Bob Denver New Rochelle New York; actor (Dobie Gillis, Gilligan's Island). [1] Birth of Dick Enberg Mount Clemens Michigan, sportscaster (Where's Huddles). [1] Birth of Kenneth "Buddy" Scott blues guitarist/Singer. [1] January 10 Birth of Georg Katzer composer. [1] Birth of Ronnie Hawkins Ark, rocker (The Band-Who Do You Love?). [1] Birth of Sherrill Milnes Hinsdale Illinois, baritone. [1] January 11 Birth of Chuck Barksdale US singer (Dells-I Can Sing a Rainbow). [1] January 12 Birth of "The Amazing" Kreskin Montclair New Jersey, mentalist/telepath. [1] Birth of Ron Harper Turtle Creek Pennsylvania; actor (Wendy and Me, Planet of the Apes). [1] January 15 Birth of Malcolm Frager Saint Louis Missouri, pianist. [1] Birth of Robert Silverberg US, sci-fi author (Hugo, Regan's Planet). [1] January 16 Birth of A J Foyt Houston Texas, auto race driver (Indy 500 1961, 64, 67, 77). [1] January 17 Birth of Jimmy Powell Dallas Texas, PGA golfer (1990 Southwestern Bell Classic). [1] Birth of Paul O[sborne] Williams US, sci-fi author (Ends of the Circle). [1] January 18 Birth of Raymond Briggs English author (Fungus the Bogeyman). [1] January 19 Birth of Tippi Hedren Minnesota, actress (The Birds, Marnie, The Bold and the Beautiful). [1] January 21 Birth of Ann Wedgeworth Abilene Texas, actress (Tiger's Tale, Men's Club, Bogie). [1] January 22 Birth of Pierre S Du Pont IV (Governor-Delaware). [1] Birth of Seymour Cassel Detroit Michigan; actor (Faces, Plain Clothes, Valentino). [1] January 26 Birth of Bob Uecker Milwaukee Wisconsin, catcher/actor (Mr Belvedere). [1] Birth of Henry Jordan Emporia Virginia, NFL defensive tackle (Cleveland, Green Bay). [1] Birth of Peter Ronnefeld composer. [1] Birth of Zbigniew Penherski composer. [1] January 27 Birth of Gillian Beer professor/president (Clare Hall-Cambridge). [1] January 28 Birth of David John Lodge English writer (Soul and Bodies). [1] Birth of Leonid Grabovsky composer. [1] Birth of Manuel dos Santos Lima Angolian revolutionary/poet (Pele do Diabo). [1] Birth of Nicholas Pryor actor (Beverly Hills 90210). [1] January 30 Birth of John George Hughes bishop of Kensington. [1] Birth of Martin Taylor former vice-chairman, Hanson. [1] Birth of Richard Brautigan Tacoma Washington, novelist/poet (Trout Fishing...). [1] January 31 Birth of Bojidar Dimov composer. [1] Birth of Oe Kenzaburo Japanese novelist (The Catch, A Personal Matter). [1] February 1 Birth of Ruth Clarke Moderator (General Assembly of the United Reform Church). [1] Birth of Vladimir Viktorovich Aksyonov USSR, cosmonaut (Soyuz 22, T-2). [1] February 3 Birth of Johnny "Guitar" Watson rock guitarist. [1] February 4 Birth of Martti Talvela Hiitola Karelia Finland, operatic basso. [1] Birth of Wallis Mathias cricketer (first non-Muslim to play for Pakistan). [1] February 5 Birth of Alex Harvey rocker (Just Visiting This Planet). [1] Birth of John J "Jannie" Geldenhuys supreme commander South Africa army 1980-). [1] February 7 Birth of Herb Kohl (Senator-Democrat Wisconsin). [1] February 8 Birth of Vincent Weir third baron Inverforth Scottish shipping magnate. [1] February 9 Birth of Paul Flynn Member of Parliament. [1] February 10 Birth of Conrad Klapheck German painter (typewriters). [1] Birth of Salvator Pueyo composer. [1] Birth of Theodore Antoniou composer. [1] February 11 Birth of Bent Lorentzen composer. [1] Birth of Gene Vincent Norfolk Virginia, rock guitarist/vocalist (Be-Bop-A-Lula). [1] February 12 Birth of Gene McDaniels US vocalist/bandleader/actor (Young Swingers). [1] Birth of Ken Still golfer. [1] Birth of Ray Manzarek keyboardist (The Doors-Light My Fire, Unknown Soldier). [1] February 13 Birth of Tommy Jacobs golfer. [1] February 14 Birth of Christine Connecticut "Christel" Adelaar Dutch actress (Pipo the Clown). [1] Birth of David Wilson British Governor (Hong Kong). [1] Birth of Lord Wilson of Tillyorn. [1] Birth of Mickey Wright San Diego California, LPGA golfer (4 times LPGA champion). [1] Birth of Peter Phillips printer. [1] February 15 Birth of John R Block US Secretary of Agriculture (1981-86). [1] Birth of Roger B Chaffee Grand Rapids Michigan, Lieutenant Commander USN/astronaut. [1] Birth of Susan Brownmiller Brooklyn New York, feminist author (Against Our Wills). [1] February 16 Birth of Brian Bedford England; actor (Anthony-Coronet Blue). [1] Birth of Robin Clark chemist (FRS). [1] Birth of Sonny Bono Detroit Michigan, singer (Sonny and Cher, Mayor-Republican-Palm Springs California). [1] February 17 Birth of Johnny Bush country singer. [1] February 21 Birth of Mark McManus actor (Taggart, Nightstick, 2000 Weeks, 12th Night). [1] February 22 Birth of Ineke [R M] Haas-Berger Dutch Member of Parliament (PvdA). [1] February 27 Birth of Alberto Remedios opera/concert singer. [1] Birth of Mirella Freni Modena Italy, lyric soprano (Madame Butterfly). [1] February 28 Birth of Clive Halse cricketer (South Africa fast bowler on 1963-64 Australia/New Zealand tour). [1] March 1 Birth of George Généreux Canada, trap shooter (Olympics-gold-1952). [1] Birth of Judith Rossner author (Looking for Mr Goodbar). [1] Birth of Robert Conrad [Conrad R Falk] Chicago Illinois; actor (Wild Wild West, Baa Baa Black Sheep). [1] March 2 Birth of Al Waxman Toronto Canada; actor (Cagney and Lacey, Meatballs 3, Spasms). [1] March 3 Birth of Zhelyu Zhelev president of Bulgaria (1990-). [1] March 5 Birth of Malcolm J Anderson tennis champion (US Open-1957). [1] Birth of Philip K Chapman Melbourne Australia, astronaut (Apollo 14 support). [1] March 6 Birth of Ronnie Delaney Ireland, 1500 metre runner (Olympics-gold-1956). [1] March 9 Birth of Joe Gallison Houston Texas; actor (PT-109, Neil-Days of Our Lives). [1] Birth of Keely Smith Norfolk Virginia, singer (Mrs Louis Prima). [1] Birth of Sister Bernard Ncube South African nun. [1] March 10 Birth of Gary Owens announcer (Laugh-in). [1] March 12 Birth of Helga Pilarczyk German soprano (Salome, Lulu). [1] Birth of John Gross author (Age of Kipling, Dickens and 20th Century). [1] March 13 Birth of Don Nute Connellsville Pennsylvania (Denver University); actor. [1] March 14 Birth of Jo van den Booren composer. [1] March 15 Birth of Jimmy Lee Swaggart evangelist. [1] Birth of Judd Hirsch Bronx New York; actor (Alex-Taxi, Dear John, Ordinary People). [1] March 17 Birth of Adam Wade Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; actor/singer (Kiss Me Goodbye, Crazy Joe). [1] Birth of H Wollschläger writer. [1] Birth of Renee Taylor actress/comedian (Last of the Red Hot Lovers). [1] March 19 Birth of Burt Metcalfe Saskatchewan Canada; actor/director (Father of the Bride). [1] Birth of Phyllis Newman Jersey City New Jersey, actress (Coming of Age, TW3). [1] Birth of Renee Taylor New York City, New York, actress (Jack Paar Show, Mary Hartman, Nanny). [1] March 20 Birth of Ted Bessell Flushing Queens New York; actor (Don-That Girl, Frankie-Gomer Pyle). [1] March 21 Birth of Brian Clough soccer manager. [1] Birth of Hubert Fichte writer. [1] March 22 Birth of M[ichael] Emmet Walsh Ogdensburg New York; actor (Wildcats, War Party). [1] March 23 Birth of Barry Cryer comedian/writer (Goodies Rule-OK, All You Need is Cash). [1] Birth of Desmond Pitcher CEO (Merseyside Development Corporation). [1] Birth of Szilárd Kun Hungary, rapid fire pistol (Olympics-silver-1952). [1] March 24 Birth of Peter Bichsel writer. [1] March 25 Birth of Susan Engel Vienna Austria, actress (Ascendancy). [1] March 26 Birth of Earl of Kinnoull. [1] March 27 Birth of Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire. [1] Birth of Julian Glover London England; actor (QED, Heat and Dust, Mandela). [1] March 29 Birth of Ruby Murray Irish pop singer (Softly Softly). [1] March 30 Birth of Alan Jackson CEO (BTR). [1] Birth of Gordon Mumma composer. [1] Birth of John Charles Eaton composer. [1] March 31 Birth of Herb Alpert bandleader/trumpeter (Tijuana Brass)/CEO (A and M). [1] Birth of Judith Rossner US, writer (August). [1] Birth of Richard Chamberlain Beverly Hills California; actor (Dr Kildare). [1] April 1 Birth of Hans H Boswinkel actor/director (Surprise Attack, Tutorials in Love). [1] Birth of John Murray cricketer (England 1961-67, first wk called Murray to play Tests). [1] April 2 Birth of Sharon Acker Toronto Ontario Canada, actress (Della Street-Perry Mason 1973). [1] April 3 Birth of Jeffery Bowman CEO (Price Waterhouse Europe). [1] April 4 Birth of Easton Dudley Ashton Saint John McMorris cricketer (West Indies batsman of 1960s). [1] Birth of François-Bernard Mache composer. [1] Birth of Lord Ichayra Secretary-General (British Banking Association). [1] Birth of Trevor Griffiths playwright (Absolute Beginners). [1] April 5 Birth of Donald Lynden-Bell British astronomer. [1] Birth of Peter Grant rock band manager. [1] April 6 Birth of John Pepper Clark Nigeria, writer (Horn, Song of a Goat). [1] April 7 Birth of Bobby Bare Irontown Ohio, country singer (Detroit City). [1] Birth of Hodding Carter III press secretary (Jimmy Carter). [1] Birth of Yvonne Fedderson co-founder (Childhelp USA). [1] April 8 Birth of Albert G Bustamante (Representative-Democrat-Texas, 1985-). [1] Birth of Donald Thompsett cricket umpire. [1] Birth of Elizabeth Barrett-Connor epidemiologist (Living legacy award-1984). [1] April 9 Birth of Aulis Sallinen composer. [1] Birth of Avery Schreiber Chicago Illinois, comedian (My Mother the Car). [1] April 10 Birth of Jorge Mester México City México, conductor (Louisville Orchestra 1967-79). [1] Birth of Patrick Garland director (Doll House). [1] April 11 Birth of Pierre Kartner [Father Abraham], Dutch singer (Smurf Song). [1] Birth of Richard Berry musician. [1] April 12 Birth of Wendy Savage obstetrician/gynaecologist. [1] April 13 Birth of Erich von Däniken author (Chariots of the Gods). [1] Birth of Kenneth Hayr air marshal. [1] Birth of Lyle Waggoner Kansas City KS; actor (Carol Burnett Show, Wonder Woman). [1] Birth of Peter Heap diplomat. [1] April 14 Birth of Joan Darling Boston Massachusetts, actress (Frieda-Owen Marshall). [1] Birth of Loretta Lynn in Butcher's Hollow, Kentucky; country singer (Coal Miner's Daughter). [1] [5] April 15 Birth of Gene Cherico bassist. [1] April 16 Birth of Bobby Vinton Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, singer (Roses are Red, Blue on Blue). [1] Birth of Haskell "Cool Papa" Sadler blues singer/guitarist. [1] April 18 Birth of Joel Hefley (Representative-Republican-Colorado). [1] Birth of Paul A Rothchild record producer. [1] April 19 Birth of Dudley Moore London England; actor (10, Arthur, Bedazzled, 6 Weeks). [1] April 21 Birth of Charles Grodin Pittsburgh Pennsylvania; actor (Beethoven, Woman in Red, Lonely Guy, Heartbreak Kid). [1] Birth of Robin Dixon England, two man bobsled (Olympics-gold-1960). [1] April 22 Birth of Christopher Ball linguist/warden (Keble College-Oxford). [1] April 23 Birth of David Evans Member of Parliament. [1] April 24 Birth of Louis Keith Chicago Illinois, physician (expert on multiple-births). [1] April 29 Birth of Len Weinrib New York City, New York, comedian (Spike Jones Show). [1] Birth of Otto M Zykan composer. [1] May 2 Birth of Faisal II King of Iraq (1939-58)/son of Ghasi I. [1] Birth of Hussain ibn Talal King of Jordan (1952-99). [1] Birth of Link Wray rocker (Link Wray and His Ray Men). [1] May 3 Birth of Donald P Hodel Portland Oregon, US Secretary of Interior (1985-89). [1] May 5 Birth of Douglas Marland West Sand Lake New York, soap opera writer (General Hospital). [1] May 8 Birth of Jack Charlton soccer manager (Republic of Ireland). [1] Birth of Salome Jens Milwaukee Wisconsin, actress (From Here to Eternity). [1] Birth of Viscount Falkland British peer (Liberal-Democrat). [1] May 10 Birth of Henry Fambrough US singer (Spinners). [1] Birth of Larry Williams rocker. [1] May 11 Birth of Doug McClure Glendale California; actor (Checkmate, Virginian, Roots). [1] May 13 Birth of Nigel Butterley composer. [1] Birth of Yizhak Sadai composer. [1] May 15 Birth of Ted Dexter cricketer (in Milan Superb England batsman of 1960s). [1] May 17 Birth of Dennis Christopher George Potter playwright (Karaoke, Midnight Movie). [1] Birth of Ivan Slone world-famous watchmaker. [1] May 19 Birth of David Hartman Pawtucket Rhode Island, TV personality (Good Morning America). [1] Birth of F R Fries writer. [1] May 21 Birth of Terry Lightfoot clarinetist/bandleader (New Orleans Jazzmen). [1] May 23 Birth of Juliet Campbell British ambassador (to Luxembourg). [1] Birth of Lord Grenfell head of External affairs European office, world bank. [1] May 25 Birth of Barbara Harris US, actress (Family Plot, Plaza Suite). [1] May 27 Birth of Elias Gistelinck Flemish composer. [1] Birth of Lee Meriwether in Los Angeles, California, USA; Miss America/actress (Time Tunnel, Barnaby Jones). [1] [5] Birth of Ramsey Lewis Chicago Illinois, pop jazz artist (Hang on Sloopy). [1] May 28 Birth of Kenneth Kleinwort English banker/multi-millionaire. [1] May 29 Birth of André P Brink South African writer (Dry White Season). [1] Birth of Denis J Worrall South African politician/leader (DP). [1] Birth of Martin Garrod Commandant General (Royal Marines). [1] May 31 Birth of Bruce Bolton cricketer (two Tests New Zealand vs England 1959). [1] June 1 Birth of James George US, weightlifter (Olympic-silver-1960/bronze-1956). [1] Birth of Reverend Ike South Carolina, evangelist minister. [1] June 6 Birth of Bobby Mitchell NFL running back, wide receiver (Browns, Washington Redskins). [1] Birth of Dalai Lama Tibet, spiritual leader of Tibet's Lamaistic Buddhists. [1] June 11 Birth of Gene Wilder Milwaukee; actor (Young Frankenstein, Silver Streak). [1] June 13 Birth of Christo Bulgaria, artist, wrapper (Running Fence). [1] June 15 Birth of Belinda Lee England, actress (Who Done It, Runaway Bus). [1] June 16 Birth of Jim Dine Cincinnati Ohio, pop artist (Saint John the Divine). [1] June 21 Birth of Françoise Sagan France, novelist (Bon Jour Trieste). [1] Birth of Monte Markham Manatee Fla; actor (Second Hundred Years, Dallas). [1] June 23 Birth of György Kárpáti Hungary, water polo (Olympic-gold-1952, 56, 64). [1] June 24 Birth of Pete Hamill journalist (New York Post). [1] Birth of Terry Riley Colfax California, composer (Spectra). [1] June 25 Birth of Eddie Floyd rocker (California Girl, Knock on Wood). [1] Birth of Laurent Terzieff Paris; actor (Head Over Heels, Milky Way). [1]