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436 Notable births
 in Detroit

Norbert Schemansky

American weightlifter (1924–2016).

Born May 30th, 1924 in Detroit. [ref]

Died September 7th, 2016 at 92 years old in Dearborn. [ref]

Robert B. Leighton

American astronomer (1919–1997).

Born September 10th, 1919 in Detroit.

Died March 9th, 1997 at 77 years old in Pasadena.

Sherwin Wine

American rabbi (1928–2007).

Born January 25th, 1928 in Detroit.

Died July 21st, 2007 at 79 years old in Morocco (traffic collision). [ref]

Roy Brooks

American drummer (1938–2005).

Born September 3rd, 1938 in Detroit.

Died November 15th, 2005 at 67 years old in Detroit.

Dominic A. Antonelli

Astronaut, test pilot.

Born August 23rd, 1967 (age 58 years) in Detroit.

Jango Edwards

American clown (1950–2023).

Born April 15th, 1950 in Detroit. [ref]

Died August 5th, 2023 at 73 years old in Barcelona. [ref]

James Blanchard

American politician (born 1942).

Born August 8th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Detroit.

Tom LaGarde

American basketball player.

Born February 10th, 1955 (age 71 years) in Detroit.

Daedra Charles

American professional women's basketball player (1968–2018).

Born November 22nd, 1968 in Detroit. [ref]

Died April 14th, 2018 at 49 years old in Detroit. [ref]

Jimmie Wilson

American singer.

Born February 7th, 1981 (age 45 years) in Detroit.

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