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In the year 1937

1,139 Notable birthdays

Jim Harrison

American poet, novelist, and essayist (1937–2016).

Born December 11th, 1937 in Grayling. [ref]

Died March 26th, 2016 at 78 years old in Patagonia (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Lorenzo Music

American actor, voice actor, writer, producer and musician (1937-2001).

Born May 2nd, 1937 in Brooklyn.

Died August 4th, 2001 at 64 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer, bone cancer).

Susan Hampshire

British actress.

Born May 12th, 1937 (age 88 years) in Kensington.

Stuart Damon

American actor (1937-2021).

Born February 5th, 1937 in Brooklyn.

Died June 29th, 2021 at 84 years old in Los Angeles (kidney failure). [ref]

John Anthony Walker

Soviet spy.

Born July 28th, 1937 in Washington, D.C..

Died August 28th, 2014 at 77 years old in Federal Correctional Complex, Butner Medium II.

Richard Bright

American actor (1937-2006).

Born June 28th, 1937 in Brooklyn.

Died February 18th, 2006 at 68 years old in New York City (struck by vehicle). [ref]

Anita Desai

Indian novelist.

Born June 24th, 1937 (age 88 years) in Mussoorie.

David Shire

American songwriter.

Born July 3rd, 1937 (age 88 years) in Buffalo.

Egon Krenz

German politician, communist leader of east germany.

Born March 19th, 1937 (age 88 years) in Kołobrzeg.

Charlie Haden

American jazz double bassist.

Born August 6th, 1937 in Shenandoah. [ref]

Died July 11th, 2014 at 76 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]

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