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In the year 1934
1,171 Notable birthdays
Charles Manson
American criminal and cult leader (1934–2017).
Born November 12th, 1934 in Cincinnati.
Died November 19th, 2017 at 83 years old in Bakersfield (colorectal cancer, cardiac arrest). [ref]
Maggie Smith
British actress (1934–2024).
Born December 28th, 1934 in Ilford.
Died September 27th, 2024 at 89 years old in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. [ref]
Leonard Cohen
Canadian singer, songwriter and poet (1934–2016).
Born September 21st, 1934 in Montreal. [ref]
Died November 7th, 2016 at 82 years old in Los Angeles (falling). [ref]
Jane Goodall
English primatologist and anthropologist (1934–2025).
Born April 3rd, 1934 in Hampstead.
Died October 1st, 2025 at 91 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Bill Russell
American basketball player (1934–2022).
Born February 12th, 1934 in Monroe. [ref]
Died July 31st, 2022 at 88 years old in Mercer Island. [ref]
Carl Sagan
American astrophysicist, cosmologist and author (1934–1996).
Born November 9th, 1934 in Brooklyn.
Died December 20th, 1996 at 62 years old in Seattle (pneumonia).
Brigitte Bardot
French actress, singer, animal rights activist (1934–2025).
Born September 28th, 1934 in 15th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died December 28th, 2025 at 91 years old in Saint-Tropez (cancer). [ref]
Rue McClanahan
American actress and comedian (1934-2010).
Born February 21st, 1934 in Healdton.
Died June 3rd, 2010 at 76 years old in New York City (cerebral hemorrhage). [ref]
Alan Arkin
American actor, filmmaker (1934–2023).
Born March 26th, 1934 in Brooklyn.
Died June 29th, 2023 at 89 years old in Carlsbad (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Yuri Gagarin
Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, first human in space (1934–1968).
Born March 9th, 1934 in Klushino. [ref]
Died March 27th, 1968 at 34 years old in Novosyolovo (aircraft crash). [ref]
Gloria Steinem
American activist and journalist (born 1934).
Born March 25th, 1934 (age 92 years) in Toledo.
Wilford Brimley
American actor and singer (1934–2020).
Born September 27th, 1934 in Salt Lake City.
Died August 1st, 2020 at 85 years old in St. George (kidney disease). [ref]
Hank Aaron
American baseball player (1934–2021).
Born February 5th, 1934 in Mobile.
Died January 22nd, 2021 at 86 years old in Atlanta. [ref]
Richard Chamberlain
American actor (1934–2025).
Born March 31st, 1934 in Beverly Hills.
Died March 29th, 2025 at 90 years old in Waimānalo (stroke). [ref]
Garry Marshall
American actor and filmmaker (1934–2016).
Born November 13th, 1934 in The Bronx.
Died July 19th, 2016 at 81 years old in Burbank (pneumonia).
Florence Henderson
American actress and singer (1934-2016).
Born February 14th, 1934 in Dale. [ref]
Died November 24th, 2016 at 82 years old in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (myocardial infarction, heart failure). [ref]
Roberto Clemente
Puerto rican baloncesto player (1934-1972).
Born August 18th, 1934 in Carolina.
Died December 31st, 1972 at 38 years old in San Juan (fall).
Ralph Nader
American lawyer and activist (born 1934).
Born February 27th, 1934 (age 92 years) in Winsted.
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