Jan Palach

Student who committed suicide by self-immolation in protest (1948-1969).

Born August 11th, 1948 in Všetaty, Londýnská. ^[ref]

Died January 19th, 1969 at 20 years old (Self-immolation). ^[ref]

Catherine Breillat

French actress, film director, writer and screenwriter.

Born July 13th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Bressuire.

Prakash Karat

Indian politician.

Born February 7th, 1948 (age 78 years) in Yangon.

Agnieszka Holland

Polish film director and screenwriter.

Born November 28th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Warsaw.

Queen Alia of Jordan

Queen consort of jordan (1972-1977).

Born December 25th, 1948 in Cairo.

Died February 9th, 1977 at 28 years old in Amman (aircraft crash).

Chester Thompson

American drummer.

Born December 11th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Baltimore.

Trevor Brooking

English association football player (born 1948).

Born October 2nd, 1948 (age 77 years) in Barking.

Michael Wood

English historian and broadcaster.

Born July 23rd, 1948 (age 77 years) in Moss Side.

David Gemmell

British author of heroic fantasy (1948-2006).

Born August 1st, 1948 in London. ^[ref]

Died July 28th, 2006 at 57 years old in Hastings (cardiovascular disease). ^[ref]

Antonín Panenka

Czech footballer.

Born December 2nd, 1948 (age 77 years) in Prague. ^[ref]