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In the year 1942

1,386 Notable birthdays

Andrew Vachss

American writer and lawyer (1942–2021).

Born October 19th, 1942 in New York City.

Died December 27th, 2021 at 79 years old in Pacific Northwest. [ref]

Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard

German biologist (1995 nobel prize).

Born October 20th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Magdeburg.

James Tien

Hong kong actor.

Born May 28th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Chao'an District.

Bryan Murray

Canadian ice hockey coach and executive (1942–2017).

Born December 5th, 1942 in Shawville.

Died August 12th, 2017 at 74 years old in Ottawa (colorectal cancer).

Barbara Lynn

American rhythm and blues and electric blues guitarist and singer.

Born January 16th, 1942 (age 84 years) in Beaumont.

John Bailey

American cinematographer and film director.

Born August 10th, 1942 in Moberly.

Died November 10th, 2023 at 81 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]

Heidi Brühl

German singer and actress (1942–1991).

Born January 30th, 1942 in Munich.

Died June 8th, 1991 at 49 years old in Starnberg (breast cancer).

Chantal Goya

French actress and singer.

Born June 10th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Saigo.

Robert H. Grubbs

Nobel prize winning american chemist (1942-2021).

Born February 27th, 1942 in Possum Trot.

Died December 19th, 2021 at 79 years old in Duarte. [ref]

Anu Aga

Indian billionaire.

Born August 3rd, 1942 (age 83 years) in Mumbai.

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