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In the year 1942

1,385 Notable birthdays

David Stern

Former commissioner of the national basketball association (1942–2020).

Born September 22nd, 1942 in New York City.

Died January 1st, 2020 at 77 years old in Manhattan (cerebral hemorrhage). [ref]

Mac Davis

American songwriter, singer and actor (1942-2020).

Born January 21st, 1942 in Lubbock.

Died September 29th, 2020 at 78 years old in Nashville (surgical complications). [ref]

Al Jardine

American musician, singer, songwriter.

Born September 3rd, 1942 (age 83 years) in Lima.

Frank Williams

Founder of williams grand prix engineering (1942–2021).

Born April 16th, 1942 in South Shields.

Died November 28th, 2021 at 79 years old in London. [ref]

Emmerson Mnangagwa

President of the republic of zimbabwe.

Born September 15th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Zvishavane. [ref]

Asha Parekh

Indian actress.

Born October 2nd, 1942 (age 83 years) in Bengaluru.

Claudine Longet

French-american singer and recording artist.

Born January 29th, 1942 (age 84 years) in Paris.

Daniel Dennett

American philosopher (1942–2024).

Born March 28th, 1942 in Boston.

Died April 19th, 2024 at 82 years old in Portland. [ref]

Bill Nelson

American politician and attorney (born 1942).

Born September 29th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Miami.

Gemma Jones

British actress.

Born December 4th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Marylebone.

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