Donna de Varona

American swimmer, olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder, television sportscaster.

Born April 26th, 1947 (age 78 years) in San Diego.

Petra Kelly

German politician and activist (1947-1992).

Born November 29th, 1947 in Günzburg.

Died October 1st, 1992 at 44 years old in Bonn.

Robert Service

British historian.

Born October 29th, 1947 (age 78 years) in United Kingdom.

Tatiana Tarasova

Figure skater.

Born February 13th, 1947 (age 79 years) in Soviet Union.

Rebiya Kadeer

Uyghur politician, activist and businesswoman.

Born January 21st, 1947 (age 79 years) in Altay City.

Alain Bashung

French singer (1947–2009).

Born December 1st, 1947 in 14th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]

Died March 14th, 2009 at 61 years old in 14th arrondissement of Paris (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Pat Proft

American screenwriter.

Born April 3rd, 1947 (age 78 years) in Columbia Heights.

Gidon Kremer

Latvian violinist and conductor (born 1947).

Born February 27th, 1947 (age 79 years) in Riga.

Richard Palmer-James

English musician.

Born June 11th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Bournemouth.

Carles Rexach

Spanish footballer (born 1947).

Born January 13th, 1947 (age 79 years) in Pedralbes, Barcelona.