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Last updated: 2008 October 2.

1941 January 3 Birth of Shima Iwashita actress (Red Lion, Hara-Kiri, Double Suicide). [1] Birth of Van Dyke Parks Alabama; actor/musician (Bonino, Billy Crystal Hour). [1] January 4 Birth of John Bennett Perry Williamstown Massachusetts, singer/actor (Falcon Crest). [1] Birth of Jörg Remé German/Dutch painter/graphic artist. [1] Birth of Maureen Reagan first daughter (Ronald Reagan). [1] January 5 Birth of Bob Cunis cricketer (New Zealand pace bowler of the late 1960s). [1] Birth of Grady Thomas US rock vocalist (Parliaments, Funkadelic, Maggot Brain). [1] Birth of Mansur Ali Khan cricketer (Nawab of Pataudi, Indian batsman and capt). [1] January 6 Birth of Sandy Denny country singer (Fairport Convention-If You Gotta Go). [1] January 7 Birth of Ann Susan Hills freelance journalist. [1] Birth of Frederick Drew Gregory Washington DC, Colonel USAF/astronaut (STS 51-B, 33, 44). [1] Birth of Robert Hicks rocker (Paul Butterfield Blues Band). [1] January 8 Birth of Graham Chapman in England; comedian (Monty Python's Flying Circus) (dies 1989). [1] [5] Birth of Robby Krieger rocker (Doors). [1] January 9 Birth of Joan Baez Staten Island, folk singer/human rights advocate. [1] Birth of Susannah York London, actress (A Man for All Seasons, Tom Jones). [1] January 12 Birth of Jaime B Fuster (Representative-Democrat-PR, 1985-92). [1] Birth of Long John Baldry England, blues vocalist (Don't try to Lay No Boogie). [1] January 13 Birth of Meinhard Nehmer German Democratic Republic, two man bobsledder (Olympics-gold-1976). [1] January 14 Birth of C L "Gibby" Gilbert Jr Chattanooga Tennessee, PGA golfer (1976 Danny Thomas). [1] Birth of Marjoe Gortner Long Beach California; actor (Speak Up America, Falcon Crest). [1] Birth of [Dorothy] Faye Dunaway Bascom Florida, actress (Chinatown, Bonnie and Clyde). [1] January 15 Birth of Captain Beefheart [Don Van Vilet], rocker (Bongo Fury, Shiny Beast). [1] January 16 Birth of Christine Janes tennis player. [1] Birth of Richard Bohringer Paris France; actor (Diva, I Married a Shadow). [1] Birth of Tÿmen G J "Tim" Beekman actor (Nosferatu). [1] January 18 Birth of Bobby Goldsboro Marianna Florida, singer (Honey). [1] Birth of David Ruffin Mississippi, vocalist (Temptations-Papa Was a Rolling Stone). [1] Birth of Iva Zanicchi actress (Ragazza Tutta d'Oro). [1] Birth of Tom Bailey rock vocalist (Thompson Twins-Doctor Doctor). [1] January 20 Birth of Ronald Townson rock vocalist (5th Dimension-Aquarius). [1] January 21 Birth of Edwin Starr [Charles Hatcher], US singer (War). [1] Birth of Placido Domingo Madrid Spain, opera tenor (Pinkerton-Madame Butterfly). [1] Birth of Richie Havens Brooklyn New York, folk singer (Here Comes the Sun). [1] January 24 Birth of Aaron Neville US singer/keyboardist (Neville Brothers). [1] Birth of Michael Chapman Leeds England, rocker (Looking for 11). [1] Birth of Neil Diamond Brooklyn New York, singer/actor (Jazz Singer). [1] January 25 Birth of Elzie "Buddy" Baker race-car driver. [1] January 26 Birth of Henry Jaglom London England; actor (Eating, Lucky Ducks, Always). [1] January 28 Birth of Joel Crothers Cincinnati Ohio; actor (Dr Miles Cavanaugh-Edge of Night, Dark Shadows). [1] January 30 Birth of Dick Cheney (Representative-Republican-Wyoming/George Bush's secretary of defense 1989-93/Vice President 2001-). [1] Birth of Joe Terranoua rocker (Danny and The Juniors). [1] January 31 Birth of George S Mickelson (Governor-South Dakota). [1] Birth of Richard A Gephardt (Representative-Democrat-Missouri, 1977-). [1] Birth of Sharon Miller LPGA golfer. [1] February 1 Birth of Anatoliy Firssov USSR, ice hockey play (Olympics-gold-1964, 68, 72). [1] Birth of Franco Nones Italy, 30K cross country skier (Olympics-gold-1968). [1] Birth of Robert Walmsley British Vice-Admiral. [1] February 2 Birth of Serge Alexandrovich Tcherepnin composer. [1] February 3 Birth of Angelo D'Aleo Bronx, tenor (Dion and Belmonts-Teenager in Love). [1] Birth of Bridget Hanley Seattle Washington, actress (Here Come the Brides). [1] Birth of Carol Mann Buffalo New York, golfer (LPGA Hall of Fame 1977, 1965 US Open). [1] Birth of Chuck Tharp rock vocalist (Fireballs). [1] Birth of Gary Bartlett cricket pace bowler (New Zealand in 10 Tests in the 1960s). [1] February 4 Birth of John Steel rock drummer (Animals-House of the Rising Sun). [1] Birth of Marie Masters Cincinnati Ohio, actress (Susan-As the World Turns). [1] February 5 Birth of Barrett Strong Detroit Michigan, singer (Money, That's What I Want). [1] Birth of David Selby Morgantown West Virginia; actor (Falcon Crest, Flamingo Road). [1] Birth of Rick Laird jazz musician (Gerry Niewood and Timepiece). [1] Birth of Stephen J Cannell producer (Rockford Files). [1] February 6 Birth of Gigi Perreau Los Angeles California, actress (Journey to Center of Time). [1] Birth of Stephen Albert composer. [1] February 8 Birth of Nick Nolte in Omaha Nebraska; actor (Under Fire, Lorenzo's Oil, Teachers, 48 Hours, North Dallas 40). [5] (1940 [1]) Birth of Tom Rush New Hampshire, rock guitarist/vocalist (Circle Game, Urge For Going). [1] February 9 Birth of Sheila James Kuehl politician/actress (Zelda-Dobie Gillis). [1] February 10 Birth of John Hampshire cricketer (of Yorkshire Century on debut for England 1969). [1] Birth of Michael Apted director/researcher (Granada TV). [1] February 11 Birth of Glenn Randall Jr stuntman (Species, Mrs Soffel, Return of the Jedi). [1] Birth of Jeremy Mackenzie General. [1] Birth of Sergio Mendes jazz/pop musician (Brazil '66/'77/'88). [1] February 12 Birth of Naomi Uemura mountain climber (first Japanese to scale Everest). [1] Birth of Ross Morgan cricketer (New Zealand batsman in 20 Tests 1965-72). [1] February 13 Birth of Bo Svenson Göteborg Sweden; actor (North Dallas 40, Walking Tall). [1] February 14 Birth of John Butterfill Member of Parliament. [1] Birth of Paul Tsongas (Senator-Democrat-Massachusetts). [1] February 15 Birth of Brian Holland US pianist/producer (Holland/Dozier/Holland). [1] Birth of Dan Crompton Nottinghamshire, Chief Constable. [1] Birth of Florinda Bolkan Ceara Brazil, actress (Damned, Last Valley, Word). [1] February 16 Birth of Vitali Kuznetsov USSR, judo (Olympics-silver-1972). [1] February 17 Birth of Gene Pitney Hartford Connecticut, singer/songwriter (Town Without Pity). [1] Birth of Heidi Biebi German Federal Republic, downhill skier (Olympics-gold-1960). [1] February 18 Birth of David Blue [Cohen], Providence Rhode Island, rocker (Cupid's Arrow). [1] Birth of Herb Santiago vocalist (Frankie Lymon and Teenagers-Why Do Fools Fall). [1] Birth of Irma Thomas [Lee], US vocalist (It's Raining). [1] February 19 Birth of Carlos Roque Alsina composer. [1] Birth of Stephen Dobyns US author/poet (Cold Dog Soup). [1] February 20 Birth of Buffy Sainte-Marie Maine, folksinger (Now That the Buffalo Are Gone). [1] February 21 Birth of Charlie Shelburne English earl/large landowner. [1] February 23 Birth of Frank Gerstenberg Edinburgh, principal (George Watson's College). [1] Birth of Robin Bynoe cricketer (West Indies opening batsman in four Tests 1959-67). [1] Birth of William Hjörtsberg New York City, New York, writer (Gray Matters, Fallen Angel). [1] February 25 Birth of David Puttnam London, film producer/CEO (Columbia Pictures). [1] Birth of Ramon Pagayon Santos composer. [1] Birth of Stewart Sutherland Principal/Vice-Chancellor (Edinburgh University). [1] Birth of Susan Browning Baldwin New York, actress (Pat-Mary Hartman). [1] February 26 Birth of Keith Thomson cricketer (batted in two Tests New Zealand vs India 1968). [1] February 27 Birth of Ian McGarry General Secretary (British Actors' Equity Association). [1] Birth of Paddy Ashdown New Delhi India, first leader of Britain's Social/Liberal Democrat Party. [1] Birth of Sandy Wilson director (Harmony Cats, American Boyfriends). [1] February 28 Birth of Alice May Brock author. [1] Birth of Marty Sanders rock vocalist. [1] March 1 Birth of Michael L Lampton Williamsport Pennsylvania, astronaut (STS-45). [1] March 4 Birth of Adrian Lyne director (Fatal Attraction, 9 1/2 Weeks, Jacob's Ladder). [1] Birth of Ji-Tu Cumbuka Helena Alabama; actor (Roots, Man Called Sloane). [1] Birth of John Aprea Englewood New Jersey; actor (Lucas-Another World, Godfather 2). [1] Birth of John Hancock Hazen Arkansas; actor (Black Marble, Traxx, Houston Knights). [1] March 6 Birth of Ann Winterton British Member of Parliament. [1] Birth of Ben Murphy Jonesboro Arkansas; actor (Name of the Game, Winds of War). [1] Birth of Karyn Kupcinet actress (Carol-Gertrude Berg Show). [1] March 8 Birth of Ivana Loudova composer. [1] Birth of Yvar Emilian Mikhashoff composer. [1] March 9 Birth of Ger van Each sculptor. [1] Birth of Jim Colbert Elizabeth New Jersey, PGA golfer (1969 Monsanto Open). [1] March 10 Birth of Daniel Kirkland Lentz composer. [1] Birth of Piotr Warzecha composer. [1] Birth of Sandra Palmer Fort Worth Texas, LPGA golfer (1986 Mayflower Classic). [1] March 14 Birth of Wolfgang Petersen Emden Germany; actor (Shattered, Enemy Mine). [1] March 15 Birth of Dick Top Dutch actor/director (Witch of Haarlem). [1] Birth of Mike Love Los Angeles California, rock saxophonist/vocalist (Beach Boys-In My Room, Surfin' USA). [1] March 17 Birth of Clarence Collins US singer (Imperials-Tears on my pillow). [1] Birth of Edward Harper composer. [1] Birth of Gene Pitney Hartford Connecticut, rock singer (Town without Pity). [1] March 18 Birth of Wilson Pickett Prattville Alabama, R&B singer (Funky Broadway). [1] Birth of Wolfgang Bauer writer. [1] March 19 Birth of Lord Vestey British food magnate/billionaire (Union International). [1] March 20 Birth of Carlos Lopez jockey. [1] March 21 Birth of Dirk D Frimout Belgium, cosmonaut. [1] Birth of Malcolm Francke cricketer (leg-spinner, Ceylon 1956 to Queensland 1984). [1] March 22 Birth of Bruno Ganz Zurich Switzerland; actor (Strapless, Wings of Desire). [1] Birth of Gary Lewis horse trainer. [1] March 26 Birth of Barclay Plager hockey player/twin brother of hockey's Bob Plager. [1] Birth of Bob Plager hockey player/twin brother of hockey's Barclay Plager. [1] March 27 Birth of Charles Pashayan Jr (Representative-Republican-California, 1979-). [1] Birth of Liese Prokop Austria, pentathlete (Olympics-silver-1968). [1] March 28 Birth of Alf Clausen Minneapolis Minnesota, orchestra leader (Mary, Simpsons). [1] Birth of Charlie McCoy Oak Hill West Virginia, harmonica player (Hee Haw). [1] March 29 Birth of Terence Hill Venice Italy; actor (Super Fuzz, They Call Me Trinity). [1] March 30 Birth of Brendan O'Friel CEO (Prison Governors Association). [1] Birth of Robert C Smith (Representative-Republican-New Hampshire, 1985-). [1] Birth of Ron Johnston Vice-Chancellor (Essex University). [1] Birth of Sven Hamrin Sweden, road race cycler (Olympics-bronze-1964). [1] April 1 Birth of Ajit Wadekar cricketer (stalwart Indian batsman and captain). [1] April 2 Birth of Leon Russell Lawton Kansas, pianist/singer (Carny). [1] April 3 Birth of Eric Braeden Kiel Germany; actor (Victor Newman-The Young and the Restless). [1] Birth of Jan Berry Los Angeles California, rock vocalist (Jan and Dean-Deadman's Curve). [1] April 4 Birth of Major Lance US boxer/dancer/singer (Hey Little Girl). [1] April 5 Birth of Dave Swarbrick rocker (Fairport Convention). [1] Birth of David LaFlamme New Britain Connecticut, electric violinist (It's a Beautiful Day). [1] Birth of Eric Burdon England, rocker (Animals-House of the Rising Sun). [1] Birth of Michael Moriarty Detroit Michigan; actor (Ben Stone-Law and Order, Bang the Drum Slowly, Q, Stuff). [1] Birth of Roman Balayan Nerke Azerbaijan, director (Filer, Biryuk). [1] April 6 Birth of Hans W Geissendorfer Augsburg Germany, director (Sternsteinhof). [1] April 8 Birth of Peggy Lennon Los Angeles California, singer (Lennon Sisters). [1] April 9 Birth of Hannah Gordon actress (Oh Alfie). [1] April 10 Birth of Paul Theroux American travel book writer (Mosquito Coast). [1] April 11 Birth of David Lyle Boren (Senator-Democrat-Oklahoma, 1979-). [1] Birth of Frederick "Rick" Hauck Long Beach California, astronaut (STS-7, STS 51-A, STS-26). [1] April 12 Birth of Julio B Euson Aruban singer (I Use the Soap). [1] April 13 Birth of Margaret Price Tredegar Wales, soprano (Pamlina-Die Zauberflöte). [1] April 14 Birth of Anatoli Pavlocich Fyodorov cosmonaut. [1] Birth of Julie Christie in Assam, India; actress (Dr Zhivago). [1] [5] Birth of Pete Rose in Cincinnati, Ohio; baseball player/manager (Cincinnati Reds, Charlie hustle, most hits in majors). [1] [5] Birth of Ryan O'Neal actor (Love Story, Paper Moon). [1] April 15 Birth of Howard L Berman (Representative-Democrat-California, 1983-). [1] April 16 Birth of Cliff Stearns (Representative-Republican-Florida). [1] April 17 Birth of Adolphus Hailstork composer. [1] Birth of Bill Fury Liverpool England, vocalist/guitarist (When Will You Say I Love You). [1] Birth of Max Stafford-Clark artistic director (Royal Court Theatre). [1] April 18 Birth of Mike Vickers guitarist (Manfred Mann-Mighty Quinn). [1] April 19 Birth of Alan Price Fatfield Durham England, rock keyboardist (Animals-House of the Rising Sun). [1] Birth of Michel Roux chef de cuisine. [1] April 20 Birth of Joni Evans New York City, New York, publisher (Simon and Schuster, Random House). [1] Birth of Ryan O'Neal Los Angeles California; actor (Peyton Place, Paper Moon, Love Story). [1] April 23 Birth of Ed Stewart British DJ. [1] Birth of Hal Daub (Representative-Republican-Nebraska, 1981-). [1] April 24 Birth of John Williams Melbourne Australia, guitarist (Academy Award). [1] April 25 Birth of Bertrand Tavernier actor (Captain Conan, L627, Daddy Nostalgie). [1] Birth of Chris Augustine rocker (Every Mother's Son). [1] Birth of Lawrence J Smith (Representative-Democrat-Florida, 1983-). [1] April 26 Birth of John Battle Member of Parliament. [1] April 27 Birth of Friedrich Goldmann composer. [1] Birth of Jan D Blaauw Dutch Member of Parliament (VVD). [1] Birth of Judith Blegen Missoula Montana, opera singer (Papagena-Magic Flute). [1] April 28 Birth of Ann-Margret Valsjobya Sweden, actress (Bye Bye Birdie, Tommy). [1] Birth of Ann-Margret [Olsson] Valsjobya Sweden, actress (Bye Bye Birdie, Carnal Knowledge, Viva Las Vegas, Tommy). [1] April 29 Birth of Jonah Barrington British World champion squash player (1966-73). [1] April 30 Birth of Johnny Farina rocker (Santo and Johnny). [1] Birth of Wilfried Jentzsh composer. [1] May 1 Birth of Barbara Barendrecht [BHM Wurfbain], actress (Dirty Picture). [1] Birth of Juraj Hatrick composer. [1] May 2 Birth of Jules Wijdenbosch premier Suriname. [1] May 3 Birth of Nona Gaprindasvili USSR, world women's chess champion (1962-78). [1] May 4 Birth of George F Will political analyst (Night Line). [1] May 5 Birth of Aleksandr Ragulin USSR, ice hockey play (Olympics-gold-1964, 68, 72). [1] Birth of Howie Komives NBA star (New York Knicks, Buffalo Braves). [1] May 6 Birth of Fred J Eckert (Representative-Democrat-New York, 1985-87). [1] Birth of Ghena Dimitrova actress (Nabucco). [1] May 7 Birth of Grahame Bilby cricketer (two Tests New Zealand vs England 1966). [1] May 8 Birth of James A Traficant Jr (Representative-Democrat-Ohio, 1985-). [1] Birth of Jim Mitchum Bridgeport Connecticut; actor (Blackout, Invincible 6). [1] Birth of John Fred rocker. [1] May 9 Birth of Dorothy Hyman England, sprinter (Olympics-silver-60). [1] Birth of Jan Dibbets sculptor/artist (Dutch Mountains). [1] Birth of Pete Birrell rock bassist (Freddie and The Dreamers). [1] May 10 Birth of Danny Rapp Philadelphia Pennsylvania, rocker (Danny and Juniors). [1] Birth of Ken Berry baseball player (Chicago White Sox, California Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians). [1] Birth of Win Bischoff CEO (Schroders). [1] May 11 Birth of Eric Burdon Walker-on-Tyne England, rock vocalist (Animals - "House of the Rising Sun"). [1] Birth of Ian Redpath cricketer (dependable Australian opening batsman 1964-76). [1] May 12 Birth of Anthony Newman Los Angeles California, harpsichordist/organist (Bhajeb). [1] Birth of Little Jayotis Washington US R&B singer (Persuasions). [1] Birth of Ruud de Wolff singer/guitarist (Blue Diamonds). [1] May 13 Birth of Imca Marina [Bijl], singer (Viva España, Bella Italia, Oh Brazil). [1] Birth of Joe Brown singer/guitarist. [1] Birth of Ritchie Valens singer (Donna, La Bamba). [1] Birth of Senta Berger Vienna Austria, actress (Cast a Giant Shadow). [1] May 14 Birth of Nasim-ul-Ghani cricketer (Pakistan left-handed all-rounder 1958-73). [1] May 15 Birth of Cyril Cooray cricketer (Sri Lankan Test umpire on international panel). [1] Birth of K T Oslin Crossett Arkansas, country singer (1980s Ladies). [1] Birth of Lainie Kazan Brooklyn New York, singer/actress (Lust in the Dust, Beaches). [1] Birth of Richard Edward Wilson composer. [1] May 16 Birth of John McWilliams Member of Parliament. [1] Birth of Maurice Henry Weddington composer. [1] May 17 Birth of David Howell Cope composer. [1] Birth of Malcom Hale trumpeter. [1] Birth of Miriam Margolyes actress (Will Be). [1] May 18 Birth of Diane McBain Cleveland Ohio, actress (Surfside Six, Spinout, Donner Pass). [1] Birth of M S Longair astronomer. [1] May 19 Birth of Jane Brody writer/nutritionist. [1] Birth of Jimmy Hoffa Jr son of Jimmy Hoffa/Teamster union leader. [1] Birth of Marc-Antonio Consoli composer. [1] Birth of Nora Ephron New York City, New York, novelist/screenwriter/director (Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, Michael, Heartburn). [1] May 20 Birth of Goh Chok Sole premier of Singapore (1990-). [1] Birth of Maria Liberia-Peters premier of Dutch Antilles (198?-93). [1] May 21 Birth of Anatoli Semyonovich Levchenko USSR, cosmonaut (TM-4). [1] Birth of Ronald Isley Cincinnati Ohio, singer (Isley Brothers-Twist and Shout). [1] May 22 Birth of Paul Winfield Los Angeles California; actor (Star Trek II, Huckleberry Finn, Mars Attacks). [1] Birth of Sebastian Forbes composer. [1] May 23 Birth of Jackson Hill composer. [1] May 24 Birth of Andres Garcia Santo Domingo Dominican Republic; actor (Tiger Shark). [1] Birth of Baroness Hollis of Heigham history lecturer (University of East Anglia). [1] Birth of Bob Dylan [Zimmerman] Duluth Minnesota, singer/songwriter (Blowin' in Wind). [1] Birth of Brian Dennis composer. [1] Birth of Konrad Boehmer composer. [1] Birth of Martin Mogg governor (British Durham Prison). [1] Birth of Tony Valentino rocker (Standells-Dirty Water). [1] May 26 Birth of Imants Kalnins composer. [1] May 27 Birth of Adriaan Venema Dutch journalist/author (Mussert). [1] Birth of Allan Carr Chicago Illinois, director (Grease, Happiest Millionaire). [1] Birth of Davina Phillips actress. [1] May 28 Birth of Beth Howland Boston Massachusetts, actress (Vera-Alice, Company). [1] Birth of Guntram Vesper writer. [1] May 29 Birth of Douglas Scott mountaineer. [1] Birth of Roy Crewsdon Manchester, rocker (Freddie and The Dreamers). [1] May 31 Birth of Gil [Walter] Morgan Haddock Georgia, PGA golfer (1990 Kemper Open). [1] Birth of Johnny Paycheck Greenfield Ohio, singer (Take This Job and Shove It). [1] Birth of June Clark British Professor of Nursing (Middlesex University). [1] Birth of Kenneth Cooper New York City, New York, harpsichordist/professor (Barnard, Brooklyn). [1] June 1 Birth of Edo de Waart Amsterdam Holland, conductor (Houston Opera-1976). [1] June 2 Birth of Charlie Watts drummer (Rolling Stones-Brown Sugar). [1] Birth of Stacy Keach Savannah Georgia; actor (Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer). [1] Birth of William Guest Atlanta Georgia, singer (Gladys Knight Show). [1] June 5 Birth of Martha Argerich Buenos Aires Argentina, pianist (debut 1949). [1] June 7 Birth of Jaime Laredo Bolivia, violinist (Qn Elisabeth of Belgium prize 1959). [1] June 9 Birth of John Lord England, keyboardist (Deep Purple-Hush). [1] June 10 Birth of Shirley Alston Passaic New Jersey, singer (Shirelles-Soldier Boy). [1] June 12 Birth of Chick Corea Chelsea Massachusetts, jazz musician (Delhpi I, Toy Dance). [1] Birth of Roy Harper Manchester, rocker (Folkjokeopus). [1] June 13 Birth of Robert Forester Rochester New York; actor (Banyon, Nakia). [1] Birth of Tom Hallick Buffalo New York; actor (Search). [1] June 15 Birth of Harry Nilsson [Johnny Niles], laid-back singer/songwriter. [1] June 16 Birth of Lamont Dozier Detroit, songwriter (Dozier-Holland-Dozier). [1] June 19 Birth of Marlene Warfield Queens New York, actress (Victoria-Maude). [1] June 22 Birth of Ed Bradley Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; CBS news correspondant (60 Minutes). [1] June 29 Birth of Kwame Toure (Stokley Carmichael) civil rights leader. [1]