John-David F. Bartoe

American astrophysicist and astronaut.

Born November 17th, 1944 (age 81 years) in Abington Township.

Serif Gören

Turkish film director (1944–2024).

Born July 1st, 1944 in Xanthi.

Died December 8th, 2024 at 80 years old in Mersin (falling). ^[ref]

Henry F. Schaefer

American chemist.

Born June 8th, 1944 (age 81 years) in Grand Rapids.

Jorge de Bagration

Spanish rally driver.

Born February 22nd, 1944 in Rome.

Died January 16th, 2008 at 63 years old in Tbilisi (hepatitis). ^[ref]

Eloy de la Iglesia

Spanish film director.

Born January 1st, 1944 in Zarautz. ^[ref]

Died March 23rd, 2006 at 62 years old in Madrid. ^[ref]

Paulo Leminski

Brazilian poet.

Born August 24th, 1944 in Curitiba.

Died June 7th, 1989 at 44 years old in Curitiba (liver cirrhosis).

Jean-Marie Leblanc

French racing cyclist.

Born July 28th, 1944 (age 81 years) in Nueil-les-Aubiers.

Ahmad Shah Ahmadzai

Afghan politician.

Born March 30th, 1944 in Kabul.

Died October 17th, 2021 at 77 years old ^[ref]

Francesco Morini

Italian footballer (1944-2021).

Born August 12th, 1944 in San Giuliano Terme.

Died August 31st, 2021 at 77 years old in Forte dei Marmi. ^[ref]

Bertel Haarder

Danish politician.

Born September 7th, 1944 (age 81 years) in Denmark.