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In the year 1942

1,259 Notable birthdays

Roger Ebert

American film critic, author (1942–2013).

Born June 18th, 1942 in Urbana.

Died April 4th, 2013 at 70 years old in Chicago (thyroid cancer). [ref]

René Angélil

Canadian singer/manager.

Born January 16th, 1942 in Montreal.

Died January 14th, 2016 at 73 years old in Las Vegas (cancer).

Richard A Williams Jr

American tennis coach.

Born February 14th, 1942 (age 82 years) in Shreveport.

Judith Sheindlin

American lawyer, judge, television personality, and author.

Born October 21st, 1942 (age 81 years) in Brooklyn.

Jerry Jones

American businessman and owner of the dallas cowboys.

Born October 13th, 1942 (age 81 years) in Los Angeles.

Ronnie James Dio

American heavy metal singer (1942–2010).

Born July 10th, 1942 in Portsmouth.

Died May 16th, 2010 at 67 years old in Houston (stomach cancer). [ref]

Jacob Zuma

4th president of south africa (2009–2018).

Born April 12th, 1942 (age 82 years) in Nkandla.

Madeline Kahn

American actress, singer (1942-1999).

Born September 29th, 1942 in Boston. [ref]

Died December 3rd, 1999 at 57 years old in New York City (ovarian cancer). [ref]

Christine Keeler

English model and showgirl (1942–2017).

Born February 22nd, 1942 in Uxbridge.

Died December 4th, 2017 at 75 years old in Princess Royal University Hospital (pulmonary emphysema). [ref]

Isaac Hayes

American singer, composer, and actor (1942–2008).

Born August 20th, 1942 in Covington. [ref]

Died August 10th, 2008 at 65 years old in Memphis (stroke). [ref]

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