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823 Notable births
 in Philadelphia

Anna Coleman Ladd

American sculptor (1878–1939).

Born July 15th, 1878 in Philadelphia.

Died June 3rd, 1939 at 60 years old in Santa Barbara.

Jerry Ragovoy

American songwriter and record producer (1930–2011).

Born September 4th, 1930 in Philadelphia.

Died July 13th, 2011 at 80 years old in Manhattan (stroke). [ref]

Simon Guggenheim

American businessman and politician (1867–1941).

Born December 30th, 1867 in Philadelphia.

Died November 2nd, 1941 at 73 years old in New York City.

Reggie Workman

American double-bassist.

Born June 26th, 1937 (age 88 years) in Philadelphia.

Herbert Biberman

American screenwriter and film director (1900–1971).

Born March 4th, 1900 in Philadelphia.

Died June 30th, 1971 at 71 years old in New York City (bone cancer).

William Christian Bullitt, Jr.

American diplomat (1891–1967).

Born January 25th, 1891 in Philadelphia.

Died February 15th, 1967 at 76 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine (leukemia).

Frank R. Stockton

American writer (1834-1902).

Born April 5th, 1834 in Philadelphia.

Died April 20th, 1902 at 68 years old in The Woodlands.

Cecilia Beaux

American artist (1855-1942).

Born May 1st, 1855 in Philadelphia. [ref]

Died September 17th, 1942 at 87 years old in Gloucester. [ref]

Betty Garde

Actress (1905-1989).

Born September 19th, 1905 in Philadelphia.

Died December 25th, 1989 at 84 years old in Los Angeles.

John D. Caputo

American philosopher.

Born October 26th, 1940 (age 85 years) in Philadelphia.

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