Nick Holonyak

American physicist (1928–2022).

Born November 3rd, 1928 in Zeigler.

Died September 20th, 2022 at 93 years old in Urbana. ^[ref]

Billy Cook

American mass murderer (1928-1952).

Born December 23rd, 1928 in Joplin.

Died December 12th, 1952 at 23 years old in San Quentin State Prison.

Cynthia Ozick

American writer.

Born April 17th, 1928 (age 97 years) in New York City.

Robert Badinter

French lawyer, politician and author (1928–2024).

Born March 30th, 1928 in 16th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]

Died February 9th, 2024 at 95 years old in 6th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]

Bernard Buffet

French painter.

Born July 10th, 1928 in 9th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]

Died October 4th, 1999 at 71 years old in Tourtour (asphyxia). ^[ref]

Lee Shau-kee

Hong kong business magnate (1928–2025).

Born February 20th, 1928 in Shunde District.

Died March 17th, 2025 at 97 years old in Central and Western District. ^[ref]

Tom Troupe

American actor and writer.

Born July 15th, 1928 in North Kansas City.

Died July 20th, 2025 at 97 years old ^[ref]

Ed Macauley

American basketball player and coach (1928-2011).

Born March 22nd, 1928 in St. Louis. ^[ref]

Died November 8th, 2011 at 83 years old in St. Louis. ^[ref]

Joe Girard

American salesman (1928–2019).

Born November 1st, 1928 in Detroit.

Died February 28th, 2019 at 90 years old in Detroit (falling from height). ^[ref]

Arman

French-born american artist (1928-2005).

Born November 17th, 1928 in Nice.

Died October 22nd, 2005 at 76 years old in New York City (cancer). ^[ref]