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23 Aug 1486
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Siegmund Freiherr von Herberstein: Austrian diplomat
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23 Aug 1524
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Francois Hotman / Hotomanus: French lawyer / diplomat (Anti-Tribonien)
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23 Aug 1727
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Friedrich Hartmann Graf: Composer
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23 Aug 1740
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Ivan VI: Emperor of Russia 1740-41)
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23 Aug 1751
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Louis-Francois Beffara: Lexicographer
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23 Aug 1754
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Louis XVI: Versailles, France -- King of France (1774-93) eventually guillotined
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23 Aug 1773
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Jakob F Fries: German philosopher
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23 Aug 1785
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Oliver Hazard Perry naval hero
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23 Aug 1809
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Juliusz Slowacki: Polish poet (Trip to H Land)
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23 Aug 1818
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Rufus Ingalls: Bvt Major General (Union Army), died in 1893
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23 Aug 1829
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Moritz B Cantor: German math historian
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23 Aug 1832
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Alexander Chambers: Brigadier General (Union volunteers), died in 1888
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23 Aug 1854
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Moritz Moszkowski: Composer
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23 Aug 1864
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Eleftherios K Venizalos: Premier of Greece (1910-15, 28-32)
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23 Aug 1867
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Marcel Schwob: Frans writer / journalist (Le Croisade des Enfants)
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23 Aug 1869
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James (Sunny Jim) Rolph SF mayor (1912-31), MUNI backer
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23 Aug 1879
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Alfreds Kalnins: Composer
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23 Aug 1881
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Louis Schelfhout: Dutch painter / graphic artist
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23 Aug 1885
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Henry Thomas Tizard: Scientist
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23 Aug 1886
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Gottfried Rudinger: Composer
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23 Aug 1889
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A Lichtenstein: Writer
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23 Aug 1893
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Roy Agnew: Composer
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23 Aug 1894
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Gareth Hughes: Llanelly, Wales -- Actor (Midnight Girl)
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23 Aug 1900
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Ernst Krenek Vienna Austria, composer (Johnny Spielt Auf)
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23 Aug 1901
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Cecil Rolph Hewitt: Journalist / policeman
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23 Aug 1901
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John Sherman Cooper (Sen-Ky)
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23 Aug 1903
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Mauritius van Haegendoren: Flemish historian / senator
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23 Aug 1903
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William Primrose: Glasgow, Scotland -- Violist (Method for Violin & Viola)
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23 Aug 1905
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Leonard Constant Lambert: London, England -- Composer (King Pest)
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23 Aug 1905
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Constant Lambert London England, composer (King Pest)
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23 Aug 1908
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Cornelis van Dis: Dutch MP
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23 Aug 1908
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Arthur Adamov Kislovodsk Russia, dramatist (Paolo Paoli)
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23 Aug 1911
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Albert Alberts: Writer / journalist (French battle)
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23 Aug 1911
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Birger Ruud: Norway -- 90m ski jumper (1932, 36 Olympics - Gold Medalist)
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23 Aug 1911
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Carl Dolmetsch: Director (Haslemere Festival)
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23 Aug 1911
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Elizabeth "Betty" Robinson: US 100m sprinter (1928 Olympics - Gold Medalist)
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23 Aug 1911
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Elizabeth Robinson US, 100m dash (Olympic-gold-1928)
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23 Aug 1912
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Gene Kelly: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- Dancer / actor (An American in Paris, Going My Way)
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23 Aug 1912
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Jara Ribnikar: Writer
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23 Aug 1912
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Lord Kissin: President (GPG)
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23 Aug 1913
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Luis-Felipe Ramon y Rivera: Composer
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23 Aug 1913
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Stanley Kitchen: British chartered accountant
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23 Aug 1913
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Bob Crosby Spokane Wa, Bing's brother, orch leader (Bob Crosby Show)
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23 Aug 1918
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Guus [August CM] Hermus: Dutch actor (Jantjes, Soldaat van Oranje)
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23 Aug 1919
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James Quinn: Film producer / actor (Joey, Hammett, Overlord)
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23 Aug 1919
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Robert Crichton-Brown: CEO (Rothmans International)
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23 Aug 1922
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Brian Young: Chairman (Christian Aid)
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23 Aug 1922
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Jack Boddy: British trade union leader
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23 Aug 1923
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Humphrey Fisher: TV producer
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23 Aug 1923
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Wolfgang Sawallisch: Munich, Germany -- Conductor (Vienna Symph 1960-70)
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23 Aug 1924
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Denis Sargan: Econometrician
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23 Aug 1924
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Edvard Fliflet Braein: Composer
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23 Aug 1924
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Ephraim Kishon: Writer
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23 Aug 1924
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Siti Hartinah Suharto: Wife of President Suharto of Indonesia
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23 Aug 1925
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Sulkhan Fyodorovich Tsintsadze: Composer
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23 Aug 1925
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Wlodzimierz Kotonski: Composer
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23 Aug 1927
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Dick Bruna: Dutch illustrator
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23 Aug 1927
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John Hoskyns: Director-General (Institute of Directors)
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23 Aug 1927
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Martial Solal: Composer
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23 Aug 1928
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Gerd Natschinski: Composer
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23 Aug 1929
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Peter Thompson: Golfer
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23 Aug 1930
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Andy Ireland: (Rep-R-Florida, 1977- )
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23 Aug 1930
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John Fairclough: British scientific adviser
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23 Aug 1930
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Michel Rocard Courbevoie France, Prime Minister of France
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23 Aug 1930
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Vera Miles actress (Psycho)
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23 Aug 1931
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Richard Vincent: British chief of Defense
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23 Aug 1932
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Mark Russell Buffalo NY, political satirist/pianist (Real People)
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23 Aug 1933
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Manfred Donike: Chemist drug test pioneer
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23 Aug 1933
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Pete Wilson: (Sen-R-California, 1983-88 / Gov-R-California 1991- )
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23 Aug 1934
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Christian "Sonny" Jurgensen: NFL QB (Eagles, Redskins)
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23 Aug 1934
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Lojze Lebic: Composer
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23 Aug 1934
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Sonny Jurgensen: NFL quarterback (Washington Redskins) / sportscaster
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23 Aug 1934
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Barbara Eden Tucson Az, actress (Dream of Jeannie, Amazing Dobermans)
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23 Aug 1934
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Christian "Sonny" Jurgensen NFL QB (Eagles, Redskins)
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23 Aug 1935
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Brendan Jackson: British air marshal
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23 Aug 1935
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Loren Rush: Composer
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23 Aug 1935
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Roy Strong: Writer / art historian / director (Victoria & Albert Museum)
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23 Aug 1936
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Rudy Lewis: Rocker (Drifters)
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23 Aug 1938
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Roger Greenaway: Composer
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23 Aug 1939
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Charles Wardle: MP / under Secretary of State British home office
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23 Aug 1939
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Ronald [Ronny] A Casseres: Minister of Dutch Antilles
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23 Aug 1940
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Richard Sanders: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania -- Actor (Les-WKRP, Spencer, Berrengers)
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23 Aug 1940
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Tony Bill SD Cal, (Sam-What Really Happened to the Class of '65)
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23 Aug 1941
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Gloria Ehret: LPGA golfer
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23 Aug 1942
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Patricia McBride: Teaneck, New Jersey -- Ballerina (NYC Ballet Co)
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23 Aug 1942
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Nancy Richey Gunther San Ant Tx, tennis player (US Doubles 1965, 66)
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23 Aug 1943
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Bobby Diamond: Los Angeles, California -- Actor (Duncan Gillis-Dobie Gillis)
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23 Aug 1943
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Dale Campbell-Savours: MP (Lab)
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23 Aug 1943
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Peter Lilley: MP / Secretary of state for British social security
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23 Aug 1944
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Antonia Novello: 14th US Surgeon General (1990-92)
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23 Aug 1944
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Lena Tabori: Stockholm, Sweden -- Model / Daughter of Viveca Lindfors
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23 Aug 1947
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Rex Allen, Jr.: Chicago, Illinois -- Country singer (Nashville on the Road)
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23 Aug 1947
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Terje Rypdal: Composer
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23 Aug 1947
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Willy Russell: Author / playwright (Shirley Valentine, Educating Rita)
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23 Aug 1947
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Keith Moon rocker (True Story of 200 Motels)
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23 Aug 1948
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Ernst Jansz: Dutch keyboardist / singer (Doe Maar)
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23 Aug 1948
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Ron Blomberg: 1st baseman (New York Yankees) / 1st designated hitter
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23 Aug 1949
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Christopher Blake: Actor (Alexa)
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23 Aug 1949
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Geoff Capes: Shot putter
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23 Aug 1949
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John Bauldie: Music journalist / dylanologist
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23 Aug 1949
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Pieter J Biesheuvel: Lawyer / Dutch MP (CDA)
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23 Aug 1949
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Woody Paul [Paul Chrisman]: Nashville, Tennessee -- Singer (Riders in the Sky)
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23 Aug 1949
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Rick Springfield Australia, (General Hospital, Jessie's Girl)
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23 Aug 1949
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Shelley Long Fort Wayne Indiana, actress (Diane-Cheers, Money Pit)
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23 Aug 1951
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Barbra Mizrahie: LPGA golfer
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23 Aug 1951
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Jimi Jamison: Rocker (Survivor)
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23 Aug 1951
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Mark Hudson Portland Ore, comedians (Bonkers, Hudson Brothers Show)
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23 Aug 1951
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Queen Noor of Jordan
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23 Aug 1952
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Cathy St George: Norfolk, Virginia -- Playmate (Aug, 1982)
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23 Aug 1952
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Dalton Reed: Singer
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23 Aug 1952
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Mac Cone: Memphis, Tennessee -- Canadian equestrian jumper (1996 Olympics)
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23 Aug 1953
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Klaus-Dietrich Flade: German FR, Cosmonaut (Soyuz TM-14)
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23 Aug 1953
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Bobby Gubby rocker (Bucks Fizz-My Camera Never Lies)
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23 Aug 1956
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David A Wolf: Indianapolis, Indiana -- MD / Astronaut (STS 58, sk: 89 / 91)
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23 Aug 1956
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Gerry Cooney heavyweight boxer
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23 Aug 1960
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Helen Rees: Director (Design Museum)
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23 Aug 1962
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Glenn Healy: Pickering, Ontario -- NHL goalie (NY Rangers)
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23 Aug 1962
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Kyle Clifton: NFL linebacker (NY Jets)
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23 Aug 1963
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Blaine Schmidt: CFL offensive linebacker (Hamilton Tiger Cats)
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23 Aug 1964
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Cam Emerson: Hamilton, Ontario -- Canadian golfer (1989 Canadian Long Drive)
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23 Aug 1965
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Anne Minter: Australia -- Tennis star
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23 Aug 1966
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Laura Richmond: Fort Dix, New Jersey -- Playmate (Sep, 1988)
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23 Aug 1966
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Rhonda Cator: Australia -- Badminton player (1996 Olympics)
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23 Aug 1966
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Rik Smits: NBA center (Indiana Pacers)
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23 Aug 1967
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Karen Noble: Morristown, New Jersey -- LPGA golfer (1995 Dinah Shore-32nd)
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23 Aug 1967
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Markus Ketterer: Helsinki, Finland -- Hockey goalie (Team Finland)
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23 Aug 1967
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Nancy Jane Cox Campbellsville Kentucky, Miss Kentucky-America-1991
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23 Aug 1968
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Christian Dean DiMarco: Huntington, New York -- PGA golfer (1994 Deposit-3rd)
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23 Aug 1968
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Cortez Kennedy: NFL defensive tackle (Seattle Seahawks)
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23 Aug 1968
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Scott Kowalkowski: NFL linebacker (Detroit Lions)
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23 Aug 1969
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Amanda Hope: Austin, Texas -- Playmate (Jul, 1992)
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23 Aug 1969
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Clayton Holmes: NFL cornerback (Dallas Cowboys)
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23 Aug 1970
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Andrew Henry: CFL safety (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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23 Aug 1970
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Fabian Wilnis: Dutch soccer player (NAC, De Graafschap)
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23 Aug 1970
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LaMark Carter: Shreveport, Louisiana -- Triple jumper
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23 Aug 1970
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River Phoenix Madras Ore, actor (Little Nikta, Stand By Me)
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23 Aug 1971
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Hugh Douglas: NFL defensive end (NY Jets)
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23 Aug 1972
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Anthony Calvillo: CFL quarterback (Hamilton Tiger Cats)
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23 Aug 1972
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Sheldon Benoit: CFL linebacker (BC Lions)
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23 Aug 1972
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Tony Carter: NFL running back (Chicago Bears)
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23 Aug 1973
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James Roe: Wide receiver (Baltimore Ravens)
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23 Aug 1973
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Jason Clemett: CFL linebacker (Calgary Stampeders)
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23 Aug 1974
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Paula Gaye Montgomery: Cabot, Arkansas -- Miss America (Arkansas-3rd - 1996)
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23 Aug 1975
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Joe Andruzzi: NFL guard (Green Bay Packers - Super Bowl 31)
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23 Aug 1976
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Kate Sobrero: Soccer defender (1996 Olympics)
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23 Aug 1976
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Linette Smith: Miss Universe - British Virgin Islands (1996)
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23 Aug 1977
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Nicole Bobeck: Chicago, Illinois -- Figure skater (US Champ 1995)
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23 Aug 1978
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Kobe Bryant: NBA guard (LA Lakers)
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