Karen Wetterhahn

American chemist (1948–1997).

Born October 16th, 1948 in Plattsburgh.

Died June 8th, 1997 at 48 years old in Lyme (mercury poisoning).

Marc Singer

Canadian-american actor.

Born January 29th, 1948 (age 78 years) in Vancouver.

Pamela Chopra

Indian playback singer and film producer.

Born February 19th, 1948 in Lahore. ^[ref]

Died April 20th, 2023 at 75 years old in Mumbai (pneumonia). ^[ref]

Sauli Niinistö

President of finland since 2012.

Born August 24th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Salo. ^[ref]

Persis Khambatta

Indian actress (1948-1998).

Born October 2nd, 1948 in Mumbai.

Died August 18th, 1998 at 49 years old in Mumbai (myocardial infarction).

Errol Morris

American filmmaker and writer (born 1948).

Born February 5th, 1948 (age 78 years) in Hewlett.

Dan Simmons

American novelist (1948–2026).

Born April 4th, 1948 in United States, Peoria.

Died February 21st, 2026 at 77 years old in Longmont. ^[ref]

Rudolf Schenker

German rock guitarist.

Born August 31st, 1948 (age 77 years) in Hildesheim.

Cassie Gaines

American singer (1948–1977).

Born January 9th, 1948 in Seneca.

Died October 20th, 1977 at 29 years old in Gillsburg (aviation accident).

Merry Clayton

American musician.

Born December 25th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Gert Town.