Dick Quax

New zealand distance runner and local-body politician.

Born January 1st, 1948 in Alkmaar.

Died May 28th, 2018 at 70 years old in Auckland (laryngeal cancer). ^[ref]

Edward Lazear

American economist (1948-2020).

Born August 17th, 1948 in New York City.

Died November 23rd, 2020 at 72 years old in Reno (pancreatic cancer). ^[ref]

Mark Kurlansky

American journalist and writer.

Born December 7th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Hartford.

Giuseppe Impastato

Italian political activist murdered by the mafia (1948-1978).

Born January 5th, 1948 in Cinisi.

Died May 9th, 1978 at 30 years old in Cinisi. ^[ref]

Louis Raphaël I Sako

Chaldean catholic patriarch.

Born July 4th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Zakho.

Richard Sinclair

British bassist.

Born June 6th, 1948 (age 77 years) in Herne Bay.

Fariborz Sahba

Canadian architect.

Born March 21st, 1948 (age 77 years) in Mashhad.

Richard Franklin

Australian film director.

Born July 15th, 1948 in Melbourne. ^[ref]

Died July 11th, 2007 at 58 years old in Melbourne (prostate cancer). ^[ref]

Stephen Hui

Chinese actor from hong kong (1948–2025).

Born November 4th, 1948 in British Hong Kong.

Died October 28th, 2025 at 76 years old in Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital. ^[ref]

Chi Coltrane

American singer.

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