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In the year 1942

1,386 Notable birthdays

Christopher A. Sims

American econometrician and macroeconomist (born 1942).

Born October 21st, 1942 in Washington, D.C.. [ref]

Died March 14th, 2026 at 83 years old in Princeton. [ref]

Joe Chambers

American jazz drummer, pianist, vibraphonist and composer.

Born June 25th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Chester.

Pierre Clémenti

French actor (1942–1999).

Born September 28th, 1942 in Paris.

Died December 27th, 1999 at 57 years old in Paris (cancer, liver cancer).

J. Gordon Melton

American religious scholar.

Born September 19th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Birmingham.

Ichirō Ozawa

Japanese politician.

Born May 24th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Mizusawa.

Buster Williams

American musician.

Born April 17th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Camden. [ref]

Melinda O. Fee

American actress (1942-2020).

Born October 7th, 1942 in Los Angeles.

Died March 24th, 2020 at 77 years old

Jeff Mullins

American basketball player and coach.

Born March 18th, 1942 (age 84 years) in Queens.

Jonathan Wells

American intelligent design advocate (1942–2024).

Born September 19th, 1942 in New York City. [ref]

Died September 19th, 2024 at 82 years old [ref]

Guy Edwards

British racecar driver.

Born December 30th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Macclesfield.

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