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Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr., known simply as Gallagher, was an American comedian who became one of the most recognizable comedic performers of the 1980s for his prop-based and observ…
Gallagher, American comedian and actor (died 2022)
Ponnambalam Selvarasa is a Sri Lankan Tamil politician and former Member of Parliament.
P. Selvarasa, Sri Lankan politician
Ljupka Dimitrovska was a Macedonian-born Croatian singer. Internationally, she was best known for "Adio," written by Nikica Kalogjera and Ivica Krajač, which won the first prize at…
Ljupka Dimitrovska, Macedonian-Croatian pop singer (died 2016)
Emilio de Villota Ruíz is a Spanish former racing driver, who competed in Formula One between 1976 and 1982.
Emilio de Villota, Spanish race car driver
Peter Reading was an English poet and the author of 26 collections of poetry. He is known for his deep interest in nature and the use of classical metres. He was widely regarded a…
Peter Reading, English poet and author (died 2011)
Jonathan Edwards is an American country and folk singer-songwriter best known for his 1971 hit single "Sunshine".
Jonathan Edwards, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Linda Kelsey is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Billie Newman on the CBS drama television series Lou Grant (1977–1982), which earned her three Golden Globe A…
Linda Kelsey, American actress
Fahmida Riaz was an Urdu writer, poet and activist from Pakistan. She authored many books, such as Godaavari, Khatt-e Marmuz, and Khana e Aab O Gil in addition to the first transla…
Fahmida Riaz, Pakistani poet and activist (died 2018)
Marta Ximena Armas Fernández is a Chilean painter, drafter and engraver active in France.
Ximena Armas, Chilean painter
Stig Lennart Blomqvist is a retired Swedish rally driver. He made his international breakthrough in 1981. Driving an Audi Quattro for the Audi factory team, Blomqvist won the World…
Stig Blomqvist, Swedish race car driver
Neal Allan Doughty is an American keyboardist, best known as a founding member of the rock band REO Speedwagon and the only member to have played on every album. He formed the band…
Neal Doughty, American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer
Alessandro Gogna is a mountaineer, adventurer and mountain guide from Italy.
Alessandro Gogna, Italian mountaineer and adventurer
Diane Keen is an English actress. With a career spanning decades, she has appeared in television series, films and stage productions. Keen's notable roles include Fliss Hawthorne i…
Diane Keen, English actress
Aleksei Tammiste is a retired Estonian professional basketball player, who competed for the Soviet Union. He won a gold medal at the 1971 EuroBasket Championship held in West Germa…
Aleksei Tammiste, Estonian basketball player
Jeffrey Hammond, also known by his former stage name Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond, is an English artist and musician who was the bassist of progressive rock band Jethro Tull from 1971 t…
Jeffrey Hammond, English bass player
Lawrence Neil Bonnett was an American NASCAR driver who compiled 18 victories and 20 poles over his 18-year career. Bonnett was a member of the Alabama Gang, and started his career…
Neil Bonnett, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 1994)
Gary Lewis is an American musician who was the leader of Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
Gary Lewis, American pop-rock musician
Raymond "Boz" Burrell was an English musician. Originally a vocalist and guitarist, Burrell is best known for being the vocalist and bassist of King Crimson from 1971 to 1972 and t…
Boz Burrell, English singer-songwriter, bass player, and guitarist (died 2006)
Eric Michael Coonce was the drummer for American rock band The Grass Roots from 1966 to 1972.
Rick Coonce, American drummer (died 2011)
Richard Oswalt Covey is a retired United States Air Force officer, former NASA astronaut, and a member of the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Richard O. Covey, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut
Fiona Juliet Stanley is an Australian epidemiologist noted for her public health work, her research into child and maternal health as well as birth disorders such as cerebral palsy…
Fiona Stanley, Australian epidemiologist and academic
James Howe is an American children's writer who has written more than 79 juvenile and young adult fiction books. He is best known for the Bunnicula series about a vampire rabbit th…
James Howe, American journalist and author
Robert John Ayling, also known as Bob Ayling, is a British retired lawyer and businessman who has worked with a variety of high-profile companies and organisations. From 1996 to 20…
Robert Ayling, English businessman
John York Foley is an American bassist and guitarist. He is best known for his work with the Byrds.
John York, American bass player, songwriter, and producer