Sergey Avdeyev

Soviet and russian cosmonaut.

Born January 1st, 1956 (age 70 years) in Chapayevsk.

Mari Elka Pangestu

Managing director of development policy and partnerships of the world bank, minister of tourism and creative economy.

Born October 23rd, 1956 (age 69 years) in Jakarta.

Willie Banks

Triple jumper, coach, usatf board of directors.

Born March 11th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Fairfield.

Jude Watson

American novelist.

Born October 26th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Brooklyn. ^[ref]

Gu Cheng

Chinese poet (1956–1993).

Born September 24th, 1956 in Beijing.

Died October 8th, 1993 at 37 years old in Auckland (hanging).

Nils Landgren

Swedish musician.

Born February 15th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Degerfors.

Cathal Ó Searcaigh

Irish poet.

Born July 12th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Gortahork.

Cho Chikun

Professional go player.

Born June 20th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Seoul. ^[ref]

Hans Enoksen

Prime minister of greenland.

Born August 7th, 1956 in Itilleq.

Died September 17th, 2025 at 69 years old in Queen Ingrid's Hospital. ^[ref]

Yuri Trutnev

Russian politician.

Born March 1st, 1956 (age 69 years) in Perm.