Akira Yoshino

Japanese engineer and researcher (1948-), known as an inventor of lithium-ion battery.

Born January 30th, 1948 (age 78 years) in Suita. ^[ref]

Carlos Colón, Sr.

Puerto rican professional wrestler and promoter.

Born July 18th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Santa Isabel.

Sheila Jeffreys

British feminist.

Born May 13th, 1948 (age 77 years) in United Kingdom.

Delfin Lorenzana

Philippine politician.

Born October 28th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Midsayap. ^[ref]

Arie Haan

Dutch footballer and manager.

Born November 16th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Finsterwolde.

Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings

Former first lady of ghana (1948 - 2025).

Born November 17th, 1948 in Ghana.

Died October 23rd, 2025 at 76 years old in Greater Accra Regional Hospital. ^[ref]

Genevieve Waite

South african singer and actress.

Born February 19th, 1948 in Cape Town.

Died May 18th, 2019 at 71 years old in Los Angeles. ^[ref]

Francine Shapiro

American psychologist (1948–2019).

Born February 18th, 1948 in Brooklyn.

Died June 16th, 2019 at 71 years old in Sea Ranch. ^[ref]

Nikolai Kharitonov

Russian politician (born 1948).

Born October 30th, 1948 (age 77 years).

Joe Corrigan

English footballer (born 1948).

Born November 18th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Manchester.