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 in Washington, D.C.

Andrew Sean Greer

Novelist, short story writer.

Born November 5th, 1970 (age 55 years) in Washington, D.C..

Fischer Black

American economist (1938–1995).

Born January 11th, 1938 in Washington, D.C..

Died August 30th, 1995 at 57 years old in New Canaan (esophageal cancer).

Bill France

American racecar driver (1909–1992).

Born September 26th, 1909 in Washington, D.C..

Died June 7th, 1992 at 82 years old in Ormond Beach (Alzheimer's disease).

Jacqueline Emerson

American actress and singer.

Born August 21st, 1994 (age 31 years) in Washington, D.C..

Ron Bushy

American drummer (1941–2021).

Born December 23rd, 1941 in Washington, D.C..

Died August 29th, 2021 at 79 years old in Santa Monica. [ref]

Sarah Baker

American actress.

Born September 9th, 1990 (age 35 years) in Washington, D.C..

Jean Toomer

American poet and novelist (1894–1967).

Born December 26th, 1894 in Washington, D.C..

Died March 30th, 1967 at 72 years old in Doylestown.

Alexandra Tydings

American actress.

Born December 15th, 1972 (age 53 years) in Washington, D.C..

Phil Plait

American astronomer, writer, and skeptic.

Born September 30th, 1964 (age 61 years) in Washington, D.C..

David Boren

American politician and academic (1941–2025).

Born April 21st, 1941 in Washington, D.C..

Died February 20th, 2025 at 83 years old in Norman. [ref]

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