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Adam Zagajewski, Polish author and poet (died 2021)
Adam Zagajewski was a Polish poet, novelist, translator, and essayist.
Adam Zagajewski, Polish author and poet (died 2021)
The 1940s
Explore 3063 historical events from 1940–1949.
1945
Rainer Brüderle, German economist and politician, German Minister of Economics and Technology
Rainer Brüderle is a German politician and member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP). He served as Minister of Economics and Transport of Rhineland-Palatinate from 1987–1998. On 2…
Rainer Brüderle, German economist and politician, German Minister of Economics and Technology
1945
Kjell Albin Abrahamson, Swedish journalist and author (died 2016)
Kjell Albin Abrahamson was a Swedish journalist and author. He served as Swedish National Radio's senior correspondent to Warsaw, Poland, a position he previously held in Moscow, …
Kjell Albin Abrahamson, Swedish journalist and author (died 2016)
1945
John Garang, Sudanese colonel and politician, President of Southern Sudan (died 2005)
John Garang De Mabior was a Sudanese politician and revolutionary leader. From 1983 to 2005, he led the Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement as a commander in chief during the S…
John Garang, Sudanese colonel and politician, President of Southern Sudan (died 2005)
1945
Wayne Cashman, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
Wayne Cashman is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach. He played 17 seasons for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League (NHL) and helped them win the …
Wayne Cashman, Canadian ice hockey player and coach
1945
Betty Stöve, Dutch tennis player
Betty Flippina Stöve is a Dutch former professional tennis player. She is best known for reaching the ladies' singles final, the ladies' doubles final and the mixed doubles final d…
Betty Stöve, Dutch tennis player
1945
Baba Gana Kingibe, Nigerian politician
Babagana Kingibe OV GCON is a Nigerian diplomat, politician and civil servant who has held several high ranking government offices, culminating in his appointment as the Secretary …
Baba Gana Kingibe, Nigerian politician
1945
Colin Blunstone, English singer-songwriter
Colin Edward Michael Blunstone is an English singer and songwriter. In a career spanning more than 60 years, Blunstone came to prominence in the mid-1960s as the lead singer of the…
Colin Blunstone, English singer-songwriter
1945
George Pataki, American lawyer and politician, 53rd Governor of New York
George Elmer Pataki is an American politician who served as the 53rd governor of New York from 1995 to 2006. He previously served in the State Legislature from 1985 to 1994, and as…
George Pataki, American lawyer and politician, 53rd Governor of New York
1945
Harry Womack, American singer (died 1974)
Harris "Harry" Womack was an American singer and musician, most notable for his tenure as a member of the family R&B quintet The Valentinos.
Harry Womack, American singer (died 1974)
1945
Issa al-Haadi al-Mahdi (Dwight York), American criminal, black supremacist, pedophile, convicted child molester, and mus
Dwight York, also known as Malachi Z. York, Issa al-Haadi al-Mahdi, et alii, is an American religious leader, best known as the founder of the Nuwaubian Nation, a new religious mov…
Issa al-Haadi al-Mahdi (Dwight York), American criminal, black supremacist, pedophile, convicted child molester, and mus
1945
Joey Covington, American drummer, songwriter, and producer (died 2013)
Joseph Edward Covington was an American drummer, best known for his involvements with Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna and Jefferson Starship.
Joey Covington, American drummer, songwriter, and producer (died 2013)
1945
Norma Kamali, American fashion designer
Norma Kamali is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur best known for the "Sleeping Bag" Coat, sweats as everyday sportswear, and swimwear. She lives in New York City.
Norma Kamali, American fashion designer
1945
Ken Buchanan, Scottish boxer (died 2023)
Ken Buchanan was a Scottish professional boxer who competed between 1965 and 1982. He held multiple championships at lightweight; the World Boxing Association (WBA) and Ring magazi…
Ken Buchanan, Scottish boxer (died 2023)
1945
David Knights, English bass player and producer
Procol Harum were an English rock band formed in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, in 1967. Their best-known recording is the 1967 hit single "A Whiter Shade of Pale", one of the few singles…
David Knights, English bass player and producer
1945
Chandrika Kumaratunga, Sri Lankan journalist and politician, 5th President of Sri Lanka
Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, commonly referred to by her initials CBK, is a Sri Lankan politician who served as the fifth president of Sri Lanka from 12 November 1994 to 19 …
Chandrika Kumaratunga, Sri Lankan journalist and politician, 5th President of Sri Lanka
1945
Mike Burstyn, American actor and singer
Michael Burstein is an Israeli-American actor known onstage as Mike Burstyn. He was born in New York City to the late Yiddish-language actors, Pesach Burstein and Lillian Lux. His …
Mike Burstyn, American actor and singer
1945
Debbie Harry, American singer-songwriter and actress
Deborah Ann Harry is an American singer, songwriter and actress, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Blondie. Four of her songs with the band reached No. 1 on the U.S. Bill…
Debbie Harry, American singer-songwriter and actress
1945
Andre Spitzer, Romanian-Israeli fencer and coach (died 1972)
Andre Spitzer was an Israeli fencing master and coach of Israel's 1972 Summer Olympics team. He was one of 11 athletes and coaches taken hostage and subsequently killed by terroris…
Andre Spitzer, Romanian-Israeli fencer and coach (died 1972)
1945
Raul Seixas, Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 1989)
Raul Santos Seixas was a Brazilian singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, considered "Father of Brazilian Rock". His musical work consists of seventeen albums rel…
Raul Seixas, Brazilian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (died 1989)
1945
Türkan Şoray, Turkish actress, director, and screenwriter
Türkan Şoray is a Turkish actress, writer and film director. She is known as "Sultan" of the Cinema of Turkey. She started her career in 1960, and won her first award as the most s…
Türkan Şoray, Turkish actress, director, and screenwriter
1945
Jane Harman, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California)
Jane Margaret Harman is an American former politician who served as the U.S. representative for California's 36th congressional district from 1993 to 1999 and again from 2001 to 20…
Jane Harman, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California)
1945
Michael Martin, Baron Martin of Springburn, Scottish politician, Speaker of the House of Commons (died 2018)
Michael John Martin, Baron Martin of Springburn, was a Scottish politician who served as Speaker of the House of Commons between 2000 and 2009. A member of the Labour Party prior t…
Michael Martin, Baron Martin of Springburn, Scottish politician, Speaker of the House of Commons (died 2018)
1945
Michael Blake, American author and screenwriter (died 2015)
Michael Lennox Blake was an American author, best known for the film adaptation of his novel Dances With Wolves, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Michael Blake, American author and screenwriter (died 2015)