- January 10
- Birth of Georges Marchal in Nancy, France; actor (Evil Eden, Gina, Milky Way). [1]
- January 14
- Birth of Bertus de Harder; Dutch soccer star (Bordeaux). [1]
- Birth of Donald Beard; cricket player (New Zealand pace bowler in the 1950s). [1]
- Birth of George Herman; CBS TV newsman, moderator (Face the Nation TV program) (dies 2005). [1] [457]
- January 15
- Birth of John Joseph O'Connor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York. [1]
- Birth of John Junor; British editor in chief (Sunday Express). [1]
- January 16
- Birth of Elliot Reid in New York City, New York, USA; actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, New Dick Van Dyke Show, Disneyland, radio's Suspense). [1] [457]
- January 19
- Birth of Javier Pérez de Cuéllar in Lima, Perú; 5th Secretary-General of United Nations (1982-91). [1]
- January 20
- Birth of DeForest Kelley in Atlanta, Georgia, USA; actor (Dr Leonard McCoy - Star Trek). [1]
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- Birth of Federico Fellini in Rimini, Italy; director (8 1/2, Satyricon, La Dolce Vita). [1]
- Birth of Sam M Gibbons; American politician (Representative-Democrat-Florida, 1963-). [1]
- January 21
- Birth of Errol Walton Barrow; Prime Minister of Barbados (DLP) (1966-76, 1986-87). [1]
- January 22
- Birth of George Breakston in Paris, France; actor/director (Jungle Stampede). [1]
- Birth of Piet Van Lishout; Flemish writer (Eva and I). [1]
- Birth of William Warfield; singer (Show Boat). [1]
- January 23
- Birth of Erbet Pawel; biographer (Kafka). [1]
- January 24
- Birth of Don Saddler in Van Nuys, California, USA; dancer (Holiday Hotel). [1]
- Birth of Jerry Maren; actor (munchkin - Wizard of Oz, Mayor McCheese). [1]
- January 26
- Birth of Derek Bond in Glasgow, Scotland; actor (Nicholas Nickleby). [1]
- January 28
- Birth of James Whyte; Moderator (General Assembly of Church of Scotland). [1]
- January 30
- Birth of George Skibine; Russian/US dancer/choreographer (Tragedy in Verona). [1]
- January 31
- Birth of Stewart L Udall in Saint Johns, Arizona, USA; Secretary of Interior (1961-69). [1]
- February 1
- Birth of Pierre Jonquéres d'Oriola in France; equestrian jumper (Olympics-gold-1952, 1964). [1]
- February 2
- Birth of Dr An Wang; founder (Wang Labs, Wang Computers). [1]
- February 3
- Birth of Bibi Osterwald in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA; actress (Bridget Loves Bernie, The Imogene Coca Show). [1] [457]
- Birth of Dr Henry Heimlich; doctor/inventor (Heimlich maneuver). [1]
- Birth of Stan Ockers; Belgian bicyclist (Tour de France 1955, 1956). [1]
- February 4
- Birth of Derek Worlock; English Roman Catholic archbishop (Liverpool). [1]
- February 6
- Birth of James H Scheuer; American politician (Representative-Democrat-New York, 1965-73, 1975-). [1]
- February 7
- Birth of Eddie Bracken in Astoria, Queens, New York, USA; actor (Summer Stock, Young and Willing). [1]
- Birth of Oscar Brand in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; folk singer ("Draw Me a Laugh", "Get Up Stand Up"). [1] [457]
- February 10
- Birth of Alexander Comfort; English poet/writer (Wreath for the Living). [1]
- February 11
- Birth of Billy Halop in New York City, New York, USA; actor (Bert Munson - All in the Family TV show). [1] [457]
- Birth of Daniel Francis Galouye; American sci-fi author (Dark Universe, Last Leap). [1]
- Birth of Farouk; son of King Fuad, at Abdin Palace in Cairo, Egypt; last King of Egypt (1936-52). [393.62] [600.89] [656.25]
- February 13
- Birth of Bryant Boudleaux in Shellman, Georgia, USA; rock writer ("Bye Bye Love"). [1]
- Birth of Eileen Farrell in Willimantic, Connecticut, USA; opera soprano (Interrupted Melody). [1]
- February 15
- Birth of Piet van Aken; Flemish writer (Devil Sails to US, Niggers). [1]
- Birth of Richard O'Brien; CEO (Manpower Services Commission). [1]
- February 16
- Birth of Lee Russell in Cleveland, Ohio, USA; singer (Vincent Lopez). [1]
- February 18
- Birth of Bill Cullen in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; TV game show host (over 20 different games). [1]
- Birth of Volodymyr Palahniuk AKA Jack Palance AKA Jack Brazzo AKA Walter Palance in Lattimer, Pennsylvania, USA; actor (City Slickers). [1]
- February 19
- Birth of George Rose in Bicester, England; actor (Beacon Hill, Holocaust). [1]
- February 20
- Birth of Armin Schibler; Dutch Swiss composer (Devil in the Winter Palace). [1]
- February 22
- Birth of Giulietta Masina in Italy; actress (La Strada, Swindle, White Sheik). [1]
- February 23
- Birth of Hall Overton in Bangor, Michigan, USA; composer (Enchanted Pear Tree). [1]
- February 24
- Birth of Frank Rogers; CEO (NPA Telegraph). [1]
- February 25
- Birth of Hayes Gordon in Boston, Massachusetts, USA; actor (Sky Pirates, Dark Room). [1]
- February 26
- Birth of A W [Rie] Kuiper-Mastenbroek in Netherlands; swimmer (Olympics-3 gold-1936). [1]
- Birth of Tony Randall AKA Leonard Rosenberg in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; actor (Reggie - I Love a Mystery radio show, Mr. Peepers TV show, The Odd Couple, The Tony Randall Show, Love Sidney). [1] [5] [457]
- February 27
- Birth of Jose Melis in Havana, Cuba; orchestra leader (Jack Paar Program). [1]
- Birth of Reg Simpson; cricket player (prolific England opener 1948-55). [1]
- February 28
- Birth of Jim Olin; American politician (Representative-Democrat-Virginia, 1983-). [1]
- February 29
- Birth of Arthur Franz Perth in Amboy, New Jersey, USA; actor (Invaders From Mars, Young Lions). [1]
- Birth of James Mitchell in Sacramento, California, USA; actor (Palmer - All My Children). [1] [457]
- Birth of Louise Wood; director of Girl Scouts of USA (1961-72). [1]
- Birth of Michele Morgan; actress (Bluebeard, Joan of Paris). [1]
- March 1
- Birth of Harry Caray; baseball announcer (Chicago Cubs). [1]
- Birth of Howard Nemerov; third US poet laureate/novelist/critic (Blue Swallows). [1]
- March 3
- Birth of James Doohan in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; actor (Montgomery Scott - Star Trek). [1]
- Birth of Julius Boros; golfer (PGA Champion 1968, US Open 1952, 1963). [1]
- Birth of Martin Ritt; director (The Front, Nuts). [1]
- March 5
- Birth of Delbert L Latta; American politician (Representative-Republican-Ohio, 1959-). [1]
- Birth of Leontine Kelly; first black female bishop (Methodist). [1]
- Birth of Virginia Christine; actress (Mrs Olson). [1]
- March 6
- Birth of Lewis Gilbert in London, England; director/actor (You Only Live Twice). [1]
- Birth of Roger Price in Charleston, West Virginia, USA; actor/writer (Who's There, Droodles). [1]
- March 7
- Birth of Willie Watson; cricket player (England batsman and soccer international). [1]
- March 8
- Birth of Eileen Herlie in Glasgow, Scotland; actress (Myrtle Fargate - All My Children, Hamlet). [1]
- Birth of Eva Dahlbeck in Saltsjo-Duvnas, Sweden; actress (Dreams, Lesson in Love). [1]
- March 9
- Birth of Carl Betz in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; actor (Alex Stone - Donna Reed Show). [1]
- March 10
- Birth of Jethro Burns; country singer (Homer and Jethro). [1]
- March 11
- Birth of D J Enright in England; poet/novelist (Some Men are Brothers). [1]
- Birth of Henry Marking; CEO (British Airways). [1]
- Birth of Kenneth Dover; chancellor (Saint Andrews University). [1]
- March 13
- Birth of Frans van der Elst; Flemish attorney/Member of Parliament (Volksunie). [1]
- March 14
- Birth of Dorothy Tyler-Odam in Great Britain; high jumper (Olympics-silver-1936, 1948). [1]
- Birth of Hank Ketcham; cartoonist (Dennis the Menace). [1]
- March 15
- Birth of Ranganandhan Francis in India; field hockey (Olympics-gold-1948, 1952, 1956). [1]
- March 16
- Birth of John Addison in Surrey, England; composer (Tom Jones - Academy Award). [1]
- Birth of Leo McKern in Sydney, Australia; actor (The Blue Lagoon, Help, The Mouse that Roared). [1]
- Birth of Percy Mansell; cricket player (leg-spin all-rounder in 13 Tests for South Africa). [1]
- March 17
- Birth of John La Montaine in Oak Park, Illinois, USA; composer (Pulitzer 1959). [1]
- March 18
- Birth of John Paul II [Karol Wojtyla] in Poland; Pope (1978-). [1]
- March 20
- Birth of Bryan Genesse; actor (The Bold and the Beautiful). [1]
- Birth of Marian McPartland; jazz pianist (Bill Mayer, Jimmy McPartland). [1]
- Birth of Werner Klemperer in Cologne, Germany; actor (Colonel Klink - Hogan's Heroes). [1]
- March 22
- Birth of Ross Martin in Grodek, Poland; actor (Mr Lucky, Wild Wild West). [1]
- March 23
- Birth of James Brown in Desdemona, Texas, USA; actor (Targets, Lieutenant Rip Masters - Rin Tin Tin). [1]
- Birth of Jimmy Edwards in London, England; comedian (Take It From Here radio show (1948-60)), Professor Jimmy Edwards - Whacko TV show, Barnes). [1] [457]
- Birth of Neal Smith; American politician (Representative-Democrat-Iowa, 1959-). [1]
- March 24
- Birth of Gene Nelson [Berg] in Seattle, Washington, USA; actor (Tea For Two, Oklahoma). [1]
- March 25
- Birth of Patrick Troughton; actor (Doctor Who). [1]
- March 26
- Birth of George E Brown Junior; American politician (Representative-Democrat-California, 1963-71, 1973-). [1]
- March 27
- Birth of Richard Hayman; bandleader/conductor/pianist (Theme of 3 Penny Opera). [1]
- March 28
- Birth of Gene Chappie; American politician (Representative-Republican-California, 1981-86). [1]
- March 30
- Birth of Turhan Bey in Vienna, Austria; actor (Dragon Seed, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves). [1]
- March 31
- Birth of Marga [Sara Voeten-] Minco; Dutch writer (Bitter Herb). [1]
- April 1
- Birth of Toshiro Mifune Tsing-tao in China; writer/actor (Shogun). [1]
- April 2
- Birth of Jack Webb in Santa Monica, California, USA; actor (Pat Novak for Hire radio show, Johnny Madero Pier 23, Joe Friday - Dragnet radio and TV show, Pete Kelly's Blues radio and TV show), producer (Emergency TV show (1972-77)). [1] [457]
- Birth of Lambertus van Straaten; geologist (Waddenzee, Rhône-delta). [1]
- April 3
- Birth of Stan Freeman in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA; pianist (Melody Tour). [1]
- April 4
- Birth of Eric Rohmer in Nancy, France; director (Claire's Knee), actor (Six in Paris, Collector, Perceval). [1]
- April 5
- Birth of Arthur Hailey in Luton, England; novelist (Hotel, Airport). [1]
- Birth of Barend Biesheuvel; Dutch premier (1971-73). [1]
- April 7
- Birth of Ravi Shankar in Benares, India; sitar player (Sounds of India). [1] [457]
- April 8
- Birth of Carmen [Mercedes] McRae in New York City, New York, USA; jazz singer/pianist (Downbeat's New Star of 1954). [1]
- Birth of Erik Pausin in Austria; figure skating pairs (Olympics-silver-1936). [1]
- April 9
- Birth of Alexander Moulton; English bicycle designer (folding bicycle). [1]
- Birth of Art Van Damme in Norway, Michigan, USA; jazz accordionist (Chicago Jazz). [1]
- Birth of David Walker; Professor of Law (Glasgow University). [1]
- Birth of F Don Miller in Racine, Wisconsin, USA; boxing coach (Olympics-1956). [1]
- April 12
- Birth of H R Hewitt; CEO (Johnson Matthey). [1]
- Birth of Robert Fizdale in Chicago, Illinois, USA; pianist (Misia). [1]
- April 13
- Birth of Liam Cosgrave; leader (Fine Gael Party). [1]
- April 15
- Birth of Richard von Weizsäcker; baron/President (Germany, 1984-94). [1]
- April 16
- Birth of John William Farr in Detroit, Michigan, USA; bank robber (FBI Most Wanted List). [1]
- Birth of Kees Scherer; Dutch photographer (World Press Photo). [1]
- April 17
- Birth of Bengt N Anderberg; Swedish poet/writer (Kain). [1]
- April 19
- Birth of Frank Fontaine in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; comedian (Crazy Guggenheim). [1]
- April 20
- Birth of John Paul Stevens in Chicago, Illinois, USA; 103rd Supreme Court Justice (1975-). [1]
- April 21
- Birth of Bruno Maderna in Venice, Italy; conductor/composer (Hyperion). [1]
- Birth of Christopher Dark in New York City, New York, USA; actor (Suddenly, Tenderfoot). [1]
- April 22
- Birth of Hal March in San Francisco, California, USA; actor/TV host ($64,000 Question, Outrage). [1]
- Birth of Jos de Haes; Flemish philological/poet (Misery of the Word). [1]
- April 23
- Birth of Eric Yarrow; CEO (Clydesdale Bank). [1]
- April 25
- Birth of Jean Carmet; actor (Cache Cash, Miss Mona, Night Magic). [1]
- April 28
- Birth of Nan Merriman; American/Dutch singer (Arturo Toscanini NBC Orchestra). [1]
- April 29
- Birth of Harold Samuel Shapero in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA; composer (9 Minute Opera). [1]
- May 3
- Birth of Sugar Ray Robinson [Walter Smith]; middleweight/welterweight boxer (champion). [1]
- May 5
- Birth of John Hidalgo Moya; architect/designer (Skylon). [1]
- May 6
- Birth of John Henderson; Lord-Lieutenant (Berkshire, England). [1]
- May 8
- Birth of Sloan Wilson in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA; novelist (Man in the Gray Flannel Suit). [1]
- May 9
- Birth of Richard Adams; author (Day Gone By). [1]
- May 10
- Birth of Basil Kelly; Lord Justice of Appeals (Northern Ireland). [1]
- May 11
- Birth of Denver Pyle in Bethune, Colorado, USA; actor (Uncle Jesse - The Dukes of Hazzard TV show, Code 3, Tammy, The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, The Doris Day Show, Andy Griffith Show). [457]
- May 13
- Birth of Ratu Kasmisere Mara; Prime Minister of Fiji (1960-70, 1970-)/President (1994-). [1]
- May 16
- Birth of Martine Carol [Maryse Mopurer] in Saint-Mande, France; actress (Nana). [1]
- May 17
- Birth of Harriet Van Horne in Syracuse, New York, USA; columnist/panelist (Leave it to Girls). [1]
- Birth of Lydia Wideman in Finland; 10km cross country skier (Olympics-gold-1952). [1]
- May 18
- Birth of Karol Jozef Wojtyla in Wadowice, Poland; ordained priest (1946), auxiliary bishop of Krakow (1958), cardinal (1967), Pope John Paul II (1978). [129]
- May 20
- Birth of Betty Driver in England; actress (Coronation Street, Pardon the Expression, Penny Paradise). [1]
- Birth of William Simpson; British trade union leader. [1]
- May 21
- Birth of Anthony Steel in London, England; actor (Malta Story, Wooden Horse). [1]
- May 22
- Birth of Hugh Armstrong Clegg; industrial relations academic. [1]
- Birth of Thomas Gold; astronomer (proposed steady-state theory of universe). [1]
- May 23
- Birth of Helen O'Connell in Lima, Ohio, USA; singer ("Green Eyes", "Amapola"). [1]
- Birth of Sid Melton in Brooklyn, New York, USA; actor (Alf - Green Acres, Charlie - Danny Thomas). [1]
- May 26
- Birth of Jack Cheetham; cricket player (South African batsman, Test captain early 1950s). [1]
- Birth of Peggy Lee [Norma Egstrom] in Jamestown, North Dakota, USA; singer ("Fever", "Why Don't You Do Right"). [1]
- May 27
- Birth of Michael Webster; CEO (DRG). [1]
- Birth of William Crawshay; Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent. [1]
- May 30
- Birth of George London in Montréal, Quebec, Canada; baritone (Dr Greenvil-La Traviata). [1]
- Birth of John Heawood; actor/singer/choreographer (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang). [1]
- May 31
- Birth of Edward Bennett Williams; lawyer/team owner (Washington Redskins, Baltimore Orioles). [1]
- June 5
- Birth of Marion Motley; AAFC, NFL fullback (Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers). [1]
- June 11
- Birth of Hazel Scott in Trinidad; singer/pianist (Hazel Scott). [1]
- Birth of Robert Hutton in Kingston, New York, USA; actor (Torture Garden, Rocket). [1]
- June 12
- Birth of Peter Jones in England; actor (From a Bird's Eye View). [1]
- June 13
- Birth of Knut Nordahl in Sweden; soccer player (Olympic-gold-1948). [1]
- June 16
- Birth of John Howard Griffin; American photographer/author (Black Like Me). [1]
- June 17
- Birth of Beryl Reid; actress (Joseph Andrews, Psycho Mania, Yellowbeard). [1]
- Birth of François Jacob in France; biologist/bacteriologist (Nobel Prize 1965). [1]
- June 22
- Birth of Paul Frees in Chicago, Illinois, USA; performed voices in thousands of radio, TV, movies, many Disney roles and in Disneyland attractions, named Disney Legend in 2006. [1] [510.176]
- June 27
- Birth of I.A.L. Diamond; screenwriter (The Apartment (1960 Academy Award). [1]
- June 30
- Birth of Zeno Colo in Italy; downhill skier (Olympic-gold-1952). [1]
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