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947 Notable births
 in Brooklyn

Howard Zinn

American historian, playwright, and socialist thinker.

Born August 24th, 1922 in Brooklyn. [ref]

Died January 27th, 2010 at 87 years old in Santa Monica (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Jonathan David

Canadian soccer player.

Born January 14th, 2000 (age 26 years) in Brooklyn.

Eric Carr

American drummer (1950–1991).

Born July 12th, 1950 in Brooklyn.

Died November 24th, 1991 at 41 years old in New York City (cancer).

Colin Quinn

American comedian and actor.

Born June 6th, 1959 (age 66 years) in Brooklyn.

William Joyce

British fascist and propaganda broadcaster (1906-1946).

Born April 24th, 1906 in Brooklyn. [ref]

Died January 3rd, 1946 at 39 years old in HM Prison Wandsworth (hanging). [ref]

Michael Paré

American actor.

Born October 9th, 1958 (age 67 years) in Brooklyn.

Gerry Goffin

American lyricist (1939-2014).

Born February 11th, 1939 in Brooklyn.

Died June 19th, 2014 at 75 years old in Los Angeles.

Jerry Reinsdorf

American sports executive.

Born February 25th, 1936 (age 90 years) in Brooklyn.

Inspectah Deck

American rapper and producer.

Born July 6th, 1970 (age 55 years) in Brooklyn.

Talib Kweli

American rapper from new york.

Born October 3rd, 1975 (age 50 years) in Brooklyn.

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