Birthdays by Year
- Jan 1 Carl B. Hamilton, Swedish economist and politician
- Jan 1 Rivellino, Brazilian soccer midfielder and broadcaster (92 caps; 1970 FIFA World Cup; Corinthians; TV Cultura), born in São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- Jan 3 Cissy King, American singer and dancer (The Lawrence Welk Show, 1967-78), born in Trinidad, Colorado
- Jan 3 Gunnar Eggen, Norwegian harness racer (Oslo Grand Prix, Olympiatravet, March of Dimes Trot 1988), born in Sandefjord, Norway (d. 2024)
John Paul Jones(79 years old)
Jan 3 English rock bassist and songwriter (Led Zeppelin - "Stairway to Heaven"), born in London, England
- Jan 3 Michalis Kritikopoulos, Greek soccer striker (28 caps; Olympiacos), born in Kaisariani, Greece (d. 2002)
- Jan 3 Robert John [Pedrick], American pop singer ("Sad Eyes"), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2025)
- Jan 4 Arthur Conley, American soul singer ("Sweet Soul Music"), born in McIntosh County, Georgia (d. 2003)
- Jan 4 Susannah McCorkle, American jazz singer, born in Berkeley, California (d. 2001)
Diane Keaton(79 years old)
Jan 5 Americanactress (Annie Hall, Little Drummer Girl), born in Los Angeles, California
Syd Barrett(1946-2006)
Jan 6 British guitarist andsinger-songwriter (Pink Floyd, 1964-68 - "See Emily Play"; solo -"The Madcap Laughs"), born in Cambridge, England
- Jan 7 Andy Brown, British rock drummer (The Fortunes, 1963-77 - "You've Got Your Troubles"; "Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again"), born in Birmingham, England
- Jan 7 Jann Wenner, American magazine publisher (Rolling Stone), born in New York City
- Jan 7 John Tropea, American session and smooth jazz guitarist, born in New York City
- Jan 8 Fritz Künzli, Swiss soccer striker (44 caps; FC Zürich, FC Winterthur, FC Lausanne-Sport), born in Glarus, Switzerland (d. 2019)
- Jan 8 Kathleen Noone [O'Meara], American actress (All My Children, Party of 5, Knots Landing), born in Hillsdale, New Jersey
Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo(79 years old)
Jan 8 Mexicandrug lord (Guadalajara Cartel), born in Culiacán, Mexico
- Jan 8 Robby Krieger, American guitarist (The Doors - "Light My Fire"; "Hello, I Love You"), born in Los Angeles, California
- Jan 9 Bill Albaugh, American pop-psychedelic rock drummer (The Lemon Pipers - "My Green Tambourine"), born in Hamilton, Ohio (d. 1999)
- Jan 9 Jean-Pierre Lux, French rugby union centre (42 caps; US Tyrosse, US Dax) and administrator (President European Rugby Cup 1999-2014), born in Saint-Vincent-de-Tyr, France (d. 2020)
- Jan 9 Leo Gullotta, Italian actor (Sinbad of the 7 Seas), born in Catania, Italy
- Jan 10 Aynsley Dunbar, English drummer (Journey, Jefferson Starship), born in Liverpool, England
- Jan 10 Bob Lang, English bassist (Wayne Fontana & The Mindbenders), born in Manchester, England
- Jan 11 (Diana) "Naomi" Judd, American Grammy Award-winning country singer (The Judds - "Why Not Me"), born in Ashland, Kentucky (d. 2022)
- Jan 11 John Piper, American theologian, writer (Don't Watse Your Life; Love Your Enemies), and Baptist pastor, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Jan 11 Ludmila Poradnik, Ukrainian handball player (Olympic gold USSR 1976, 80), born in Kiev, Ukraine
- Jan 11 Tony Kaye [Anthony John Selvidge], British progressive rock piano and organ player (Yes, 1968-71; 1983-94; 2018–19), born in Leicester, England
- Jan 11 Vladimír Bokes, Slovak cellist, composer (Good Day, Mr. Fibonacci), and pedagogue, born in Bratislava, Czechoslovak Republic (d. 2024)
- Jan 12 Cynthia Robinson, American musician (Sly & Family Stone - "Everyday People"), born in Sacramento, California (d. 2015)
- Jan 12 George Duke, American Grammy Award-winning jazz and funk keyboard player, and composer, born in San Rafael, California (d. 2013)
- Jan 12 Hazel Cosgrove, Scottish lawyer and judge (1st Woman to College of Justice), born in Glasgow, Scotland
- Jan 13 Eero Koivistoinen, Finnish jazz saxophonist, arranger, and composer, born in Helsinki, Finland
- Jan 14 Harold Shipman, British serial killer, born in Bestwood Estate, Nottingham (d. 2004)
- Jan 15 Bobby Bloom, American singer-songwriter ("Montego Bay"), born in Brooklyn, NYC (d. 1974)
- Jan 16 Katia Ricclarelli, Italian soprano and actress (Falstaff, Otello, Turandot), born in Rovigo, Italy
- Jan 16 Michael L. Coats, Capt USN/astr (STS 41-D, 29, 39), born in Sacramento, California
- Jan 17 Frank Bey [Bass], American blues singer-songwriter (All My Dues Are Paid), born in Millen, Georgia (d. 2020)
- Jan 17 Michèle Deslauriers, French-Canadian actress, and the voice of the Montreal Metro system, born in Quebec
- Jan 18 Joseph Deiss, Swiss economist and politician, born in Fribourg, Switzerland
Dolly Parton(79 years old)
Jan 19 Americancountry singer-songwriter ("Jolene"; "I Will Always Love You", "9 to 5"), actress, and literacy advocate, born in Sevierville, Tennessee
- Jan 19 John David [Williams], Welsh bassist, songwriter, and producer (Dave Edmunds; Shakin' Stevens), born in Cardiff, South Wales
- Jan 19 Julian Barnes, English writer (Before She Met Me, The Sense of an Ending), born in Leicester, England
David Lynch(1946-2025)
Jan 20 American actor, director (Blue Velvet; Eraserhead; Twin Peaks), and transcendental meditation advocate, born in Missoula, Montana[1]
- Jan 20 Franz Di Cioccio, Italian progressive rock drummer and singer (Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)), born in Pratola Peligna, Abruzzo, Italy
- Jan 20 Johnny Oates, American MLB baseball catcher, 1970-81 (Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and 3 other teams), and manager, 1991-2001 (Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers), born in Sylva, North Carolina (d. 2004)
- Jan 20 Susan Vreeland, American author (The Passion of Artemisia), born in Racine, Wisconsin (d. 2017)
- Jan 21 Nella Martinetti, Swiss singer-songwriter (Bella Musica"; "Ne partez pas sans moi"), born in Brissago, Switzerland (d. 2011)
- Jan 21 Vincent Placoly, Martinique writer and playwright (L'eau-de-mort guildive), born in Martinique (d. 1992)
- Jan 22 Andrew Rubin, actor (Hometown, Joe Bash) [or Jun 22], born in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Malcolm McLaren(1946-2010)
Jan 22 British band manager (New York Dolls; Sex Pistols; Bow Wow Wow) and musician, born in London
Arnoldo Aleman(79 years old)
Jan 23 81st President of Nicaragua (1997-2002), born in Managua, Nicaragua
- Jan 23 Asif Masood, Pakistani cricketer (Pakistani quick with long & erratic run-up), born in Lahore, Pakistan
- Jan 23 Don Whittington, American auto racer (24 Hours of Le Mans 1979), born in Lubbock, Texas
- Jan 24 John Harrison, South Africa correspondent (BBC), born in Aldershot, England (d. 1994)
- Jan 24 Michael Ontkean, Canadian actor (The Rookies, Slap Shot, Twin Peaks), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Jan 25 Ronnie Brandon, American rocker (McCoys), born in Union City, Indiana
- Jan 25 Silvio Blatter, Swiss writer, born in Bremgarten, Switzerland
- Jan 26 Charly Loubet, French soccer striker (35 caps; AS Cannes, OGC Nice, Marseille), born in Grasse, France (d. 2023)
- Jan 26 Christopher Hampton, Portuguese playwright (Oviri, Hotel du Lac), born in Horta, Portugal
- Jan 26 Gene Siskel, American movie critic (Siskel & Ebert), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1999)
- Jan 26 Timothy Clifford, British art historian (National Galleries of Scotland)
- Jan 28 Gailene Stock, Australian ballerina, teacher, and dance school director, born in Ballarat, Victoria (d. 2014)
- Jan 28 Renne Jarrett, American actress (Nancy), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Jan 28 Rick Allen, American rock bass player and keyboardist (The Box Tops - "Cry Like A Baby"), born in Little Rock, Arkansas
- Jan 29 Aleka Kanellidou, Greek singer ("Crazy Girl", "Ase Me Na Figo"), born in Plaka, Greece
- Jan 29 Bettye LaVette [Betty Jo Haskins], American soul singer (I've Got My Own Hell to Raise), born in Muskegon, Michigan
- Jan 30 Lord Mackay of Drumadoon, British QC, born in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Paul Alexander(1946-2024)
Jan 30 American polio survivor known as "Polio Paul" who lived for decades in an iron lung after contracting the disease at age 6, born in Dallas, Texas
- Jan 31 Glynn Turman, American actor (Lew-Peyton Place, Manimal, Centennial), born in New York City
- Jan 31 Jonathan Banks, actor (Armed & Dangerous, Cold Steel), born in Washington, D.C.
- Jan 31 Subroto Guha, Indian cricketer (right arm swing bowler for India 1967-69), born in India
- Jan 31 Terry Kath, American rock guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist (Chicago - "Make Me Smile"), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1978)
- Feb 1 Bart Braverman, American actor (Bobby-Vega$, Roy-New Odd Couple), born in Los Angeles, California
- Feb 1 Carol Neblett, American operatic soprano (Metropolitan Opera, 1979-93), born in Modesto, California (d. 2017)
- Feb 1 Elisabeth Sladen, English actress (Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures), born in Liverpool, England (d. 2011)
- Feb 1 Karen Krantzcke, Australian tennis player (Australian Open doubles 1968; Federation Cup 1970), born in Brisbane, Australia (d. 1977)
- Feb 2 Alpha Oumar Konaré, Mali politician and historian, President of Mali (1992-2002), born in Kayes, Mali
- Feb 2 Gerrie Mühren, Dutch soccer midfielder (10 caps; Ajax, Volendam), born in Volendam, Netherlands (d. 2013)
- Feb 2 Howard Bellamy, American pop and country vocalist (Bellamy Bros - "Let Your Love Flow"), born in Darby, Florida
- Feb 3 Eva Maros, Hungarian classical harpist, born in Pécs, Hungary
- Feb 3 Stan Webb, English blues guitarist (Chicken Shack), born in London
- Feb 5 Charlotte Rampling, English actress (Zardoz, Night Porter, Verdict), born in Sturmer, United Kingdom
- Feb 5 Mauro Pagani, Italian progressive rock violinist (Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM)), and film soundtrack composer, born in Chiari, Lombardy, Italy
- Feb 6 Jim Turner, American politician, born in Fort Lewis, Washington
- Feb 6 Kate McGarrigle, Canadian folk music singer-songwriter, born in Montreal, Quebec (d. 2010)
- Feb 6 Richie Hayward, American drummer (Little Feat), born in Des Moines, Iowa (d. 2010)
- Feb 7 Héctor Babenco, film director (Kiss of the Spider Woman), born in Mar del Plata, Argentina (d. 2016)
- Feb 7 Sammy Johns, American singer-songwriter known for "Chevy Van", born in Charlotte, North Carolina (d. 2013)
- Feb 8 Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra, Mexican blues-rock drummer (Canned Heat), born in Mexico City, Mexico
- Feb 8 Paul Wheatbread, American musician (Gary Puckett & Union Gap - "Young Girl";, "Midnight Confession"), born in San Diego, California
- Feb 9 Jim Webb, United States Senator from Virginia
- Feb 9 M J H Sterling, Vice-Chancellor (Brunel University)
- Feb 9 Séan Neeson, Northern Irish politician
- Feb 10 Kenny Edwards, American musician and singer-songwriter (The Stone Poneys; Bryndle), born in Santa Monica, California (d. 2010)
- Feb 11 Heinz Winbeck, German composer, conductor and teacher, born in Piflas, Germany (d. 2019)
- Feb 11 Ian Porterfield, English footballer, born in Dunfermline, United Kingdom (d. 2007)
- Feb 12 Ajda Pekkan, Turkish singer and actress, born in Istanbul, Turkey
- Feb 12 Ever Meulen [Eddy Vermeulen], Dutch illustrator and cartoonist (children stamps 1992), born in Kuurne, Belgium
- Feb 13 Artur Jorge, Portuguese soccer striker (16 caps; Académica, Benfica, Belenenses) and manager (Portugal, Switzerland, Cameroon; Porto), born in Porto, Portugal (d. 2024)
- Feb 13 Colin Matthews, English contemporary classical composer (Hidden Variables; Broken Symmetry), record producer, and educator, born in London
- Feb 13 Louis Kondos, Greek actor, born in Athens, Greece
- Feb 13 Richard Blumenthal, American politician (Senator-D- Connecticut 2011-), born in Brooklyn, New York City
- Feb 14 Bernard Dowiyogo, 7x President of Nauru, born in Nauru (d. 2003)
- Feb 14 Tina Aumont, actress (Master of Love, Casanova), born in Hollywood, California
- Feb 16 Ian Lavender, British stage and screen actor (Dad's Army - "Private Pike"; Eastenders, 2001-05 - "Derek"), born in Birmingham, England (d. 2024)
- Feb 17 Andre Dussollier, French actor (3 Men & a Cradle), born in Annecy, France
- Feb 17 Valdemar Bandolowski, Danish sailor (Olympic gold Soling class 1976, 80), born in Esbønderup, Denmark
- Feb 17 Zina Bethune, American actress (Nurses, Who's That Knocking at My Door), born in New York City (d. 2012)
- Feb 18 Buddy Cage, American pedal steel guitarist (New Riders of the Purple Sage; Great Speckled Bird), born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 2020)
- Feb 18 Jean-Claude Dreyfus, French actor (Delicatessen ) and author, born in Paris
- Feb 18 Michael Buerk, British newsreader (BBC News), born in Solihull, England
- Feb 19 Alexander Tchaikovsky, Russian composer (Russian Requiem; Symphony No. 7 - Quarantine), born in Moscow, USSR
- Feb 19 Karen Silkwood, American nuclear lab technician and labor union activist, born in Longview, Texas (d. 1974)
- Feb 19 Paul Dean, Canadian rock guitarist (Loverboy - "Working For The Weekend"), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Feb 19 Peter Hudson, Australian rules footballer with highest career goal-per-game average (5.64) in VFL/AFL history, born in New Norfolk, Tasmania
- Feb 19 Pierre van der Linden, Dutch drummer (Brainbox; Focus -"Hocus Pocus"), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Feb 20 (John) J. Geils, American rock guitarist (J Geils Band - "Centerfold"; "Freeze Frame"), born in New York City (d. 2017)
- Feb 20 Brenda Blethyn, English actress (Secrets & Lies; Pride & Prejudice), born in Ramsgate, England
- Feb 20 Sandy Duncan, American stage and screen actress (Peter Pan; The Hogan Family), born in Henderson, Texas
Alan Rickman(1946-2016)
Feb 21 Englishactor (Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, Die Hard, Harry Potter), born in Hammersmith, London
- Feb 21 Anthony Daniels, British actor and mime artist (Star Wars - "C-3PO"), born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
- Feb 21 Bob Ryan, American sportswriter (The Boston Globe), born in Trenton, New Jersey
- Feb 21 Desmond Lewis, West Indian cricket batsman/keeper (avg 86.33 in 3 Tests), born in Jamaica (d. 2018)
- Feb 21 Tricia Nixon Cox, daughter of American politician Richard Nixon, born in Whittier, California
- Feb 21 Tyne Daly, American actress (Cagney & Lacey, Angel Unchained), born in Madison, Wisconsin
- Feb 21 Vito Rizzuto, Italian-Canadian alleged mafia boss, also known as "Montreal's Teflon Don", born in Cattolica Eraclea, Sicily, Italy (d. 2013)
- Feb 23 Norman "Rusty" Young, American pedal-steel guitarist, singer and songwriter (Poco - "Rose of Cimarron"; "Crazy Love"), born in Long Beach, California (d. 2021)
- Feb 24 Grigory Margulis, Russian mathematician, Fields Medal (1978) for work on the theory of Lie groups, born in Moscow, Russia
- Feb 24 Jiří Bělohlávek, Czech conductor (Czech Philharmonic, 1990-92 & 2012-17; Prague Philharmonia, 1993-2005; BBC Symphony, 2006-12), born in Prague, Czechoslovakia (d. 2017)
- Feb 24 John Stapleton, English television presenter (Watchdog), born in Oldham, Lancastershire
- Feb 24 Michael Radford, British director (White Mischief, Il Postino: The Postman), born in New Delhi, India
- Feb 24 Sergio "Bobo" Gori, Italian soccer midfielder, forward (3 caps; Vicenza, Cagliari 166 games, Juventus), born in Milan, Italy (d. 2023)
- Feb 25 Franz Xaver Kroetz, German writer and playwright (Farmyard), born in Munich, Allied-Occupied Germany
- Feb 25 Jean Todt, French rally driver and CEO of Ferrari F1 team (2006-09), born in Pierrefort, France[1]
- Feb 25 Rick Hummel, American sports writer (St. Louis Post-Dispatch; J. G. Taylor Spink Award 2007; president Baseball Writers' Association of America), born in Quincy, Illinois (d. 2023)
- Feb 26 Ahmed Zewail, Egyptian-American chemist and Nobel laureate (1999), born in Damanhur, Egypt (d. 2016)
- Feb 26 Colin Bell, English soccer midfielder (48 caps; Manchester City 394 games), born in Hesleden, England (d. 2021)
- Feb 26 Phyllis Eisenstein, American sci-fi author (Sorcerer's Son, Born to Exile), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Feb 27 Mary-Claire King, American human geneticist (breast cancer genes), born in Evanston, Illinois
- Feb 28 Don Ciccone, American singer-songwriter (The Critters - "Mr. Dieingly Sad"; The Hit Men), born in Jersey City, New Jersey (d. 2016)
- Feb 28 Graham Vivian, New Zealand cricket all-rounder (5 Tests, HS 43; Auckland), born in Auckland, New Zealand
- Feb 28 Pierre Dørge, Danish avant-garde and jazz-fusion guitarist (Thermaenius; New Jungle Orchestra), born in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Feb 28 Robin Cook, British politician (Labour Party MP, 1983-2005, born in Bellshill, Scotland (d. 2005)
- Feb 28 Ysaye Maria Barnwell, American singer gospel and a cappella singer (Sweet Honey in the Rock, 1979-2013), composer, and producer, born in Harlem, New York City
- Mar 1 Elvin Bethea, American Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end (8 × Pro Bowl; 5 × All-Pro; Houston Oilers), born in Trenton, New Jersey
- Mar 1 Gerry Boulet, French Canadian rock singer (Offenbach; Rendez-vous doux), born in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec (d. 1990)
- Mar 1 Jan Kodeš, Czech tennis player (French Open 1970-71, Wimbledon 1973), born in Prague, Czechoslovakia
- Mar 1 Lana Wood [Svetlana Gurdin], (Diamonds are Forever), born in Santa Rosa, California
- Mar 1 Tony Ashton, British musician (Ashton, Gardner & Dyke), born in Blackburn, England (d. 2001)
- Mar 2 Bobby Eli [Eli Tatarsky], American session and touring guitarist (Philadelphia International Records; Sigma Sound; Salsoul Orchestra), songwriter, and producer, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2023)[1]
- Mar 2 Brian J. Donnelly, American politician (Rep-D-MA, 1979-93), born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Mar 3 James C Adamson, Lt Col USA/astronaut (STS 28, STS 43), born in Warsaw, New York
- Mar 4 Haile Gerima, Ethiopian film director (Ashes & Embers), born in Gondor, Ethiopia
- Mar 4 Harvey Goldsmith, English impresario (Live Aid, Prince's Trust), born in Edgeware, England
- Mar 4 Michael Ashcroft, English entrepreneur (Hawley Goodall), born in Chichester, England
- Mar 4 Ralph Kirshbaum, American cellist (RNCM Manchester International Festival), born in Denton, Texas
- Mar 4 Red Stripe [David Gittins], British actor and songer (The Flying Pickets - "Only You"; Poets of the Machine), born in England
- Mar 5 Michael Warren, American actor (Hill Street Blues - "Ofc. Bobby Hill"), born in South Bend, Indiana
- Mar 5 Murray Head, British singer (Jesus Christ Superstar; Chess - "One Night in Bangkok"), and actor (Sunday, Bloody Sunday), born in London
- Mar 5 Richard Bell, Canadian musician (Full Tilt Boogie Band), born in Toronto, Ontario (d. 2007)
David Gilmour(79 years old)
Mar 6 British rock guitarist, and vocalist (Pink Floyd, 1968-2014 - "Comfortably Numb"), born in Cambridge, England
- Mar 6 Martin Kove, American actor (Victor-Cagney & Lacey), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Mar 6 Patrick Baudry, French astronaut (STS-51-G) and second French citizen in space, born in Douala, Cameroon
- Mar 6 Richard Noble, Scottish businessman (land speed record 1983-97), born in Edinburgh
- Mar 6 Tony Klatka, American composer and jazz trumpeter (Blood, Sweat & Tears, 1974-78), born in New York City
- Mar 7 Matthew Fisher, English rock keyboardist (Procol Harum - "A Whiter Shade Of Pale"), born in London, England
- Mar 7 Peter Wolf [Blankenfield], American rock singer (J. Geils Band - "Centerfold"; "Freeze Frame"), born in the Bronx, New York City
- Mar 8 Jean Pagé, Canadian sports journalist (host: 'La Soirée du hockey' and '110%'), born in Chicoutimi, Quebec (d. 2019)
- Mar 8 Mohammad Nazir, Pakistani cricket spin bowler (14 Tests, BB 7/99; Pakistan railways CC, Punjab Uni CC), born in Rawalpindi, Pakistan (d. 2024)
- Mar 8 Randy Meisner, American rock bassist and vocalist (Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band; Linda Ronstadt; The Eagles, 1971-77 - "Take It To The Limit"), born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska (d. 2023)
- Mar 9 Bernd Hölzenbein, German soccer forward (40 caps West Germany, winner FIFA World Cup 1974; Eintracht Frankfurt all-time top scorer 160 goals), born in Runkel, Germany (d. 2024)
- Mar 9 Gherman Semyonovich Arzamazov, Russian cosmonaut (backup TM-6), born in Shubino, Russia
- Mar 9 Jim Cregan, English rock bassist (Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel, Rod Stewart), and record producer, born in Yeovil, Somerset, England
- Mar 10 Curley Culp, American Pro Football HOF defensive tackle (6 × Pro Bowl; First-team All-Pro 1975; NFL Defensive Player of the Year 1975; Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Oilers), born in Yuma, Arizona (d. 2021)
- Mar 10 Gaylord Birch, American drummer (Reconstruction; Honey Dripper), born in San Francisco, California (d. 1996)
- Mar 11 Brigitte Fossey, French actress (Man Who Died Twice), born in Tourcoing France
- Mar 12 Frank Welker, American voice actor (Scooby-Doo - "Fred"; Curious George), born in Denver, Colorado
Liza Minnelli(79 years old)
Mar 12 American Tony, Oscar, and Emmy Award-winningsinger andactress (The Sterile Cuckoo; Cabaret), born in Hollywood, California
- Mar 12 Peter Whalley, British television screenwriter (Coronation Street), and author, born in Colne, Lancashire, England (d. 2017)
- Mar 13 Yann Arthus-Bertrand, French director and environmentalist, born in Paris, France
- Mar 13 Yonatan Netanyahu, Israeli soldier who died leading rescue operation Entebbe in Uganda, born in New York City (d. 1976)
- Mar 14 Steve Kanaly, American actor (Fleshburn, Ray Krebbs-Dallas), born in Burbank, California
Wes Unseld(1946-2020)
Mar 14 American Basketball HOF center (NBA C'ship, Finals MVP 1978; NBA MVP 1969; 5 x NBA All-Star; Washington Bullets) and coach (Washington Bullets), born in Louisville, Kentucky
Bobby Bonds(1946-2003)
Mar 15 AmericanMLBbaseball outfielder, 1968-81, 3x All-Star, 3x Golden Glove (San Francisco Giants, 1968-74 and 7 other teams), father of Barry Bonds, born in Riverside, California
- Mar 15 David Moores, British football executive (Chairman Liverpool FC 1991-2007; Honorary Life President), born in Liverpool, England (d. 2022)
- Mar 15 David Wall, British ballet dancer (Royal Ballet, 1966-84), and director (Royal Academy of Dancing, 1985-91), born in Chiswick, London (d. 2013)
- Mar 15 Howard Scott, American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter (War, 1969-94 - "Cisco Kid"; "Why Can’t We Be Friends?"), born in San Pedro, California
- Mar 15 John Dempsey, Irish soccer centre back (19 caps Republic of Ireland; Fulham 149 games, Chelsea 166 games), born in Hampstead, England (d. 2024)
- Mar 16 Hubert Soudant, Dutch conductor (Utrecht Symphony. 1974-80; L'Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire, 1994–2004; Tokyo Symphony, 2004-14), born in Maastricht, Netherlands
- Mar 17 Harold Brown, American rock drummer (War, 1969-94 - "Summer": "Low Rider"), born in Long Beach, California
- Mar 17 Michael Peter Finnissey, English composer, born in London, England
- Mar 18 Michael Reagan, American conservative talk show host and adopted son of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, born in Los Angeles, California
- Mar 19 Donny Gerrard, Canadian pop and session singer (Skylark -"Wildflower"), born in Vancouver, British Columbia (d. 2022)
- Mar 19 Paul Atkinson, British rock guitarist (The Zombies - "She's Not There"; "Time Of The Season"), and record company executive, born in Cuffley, Hertfordshire (d. 2004)
- Mar 19 Ruth Pointer, American pop and R&B singer-songwriter (The Pointer Sisters - "I'm So Excited"), born in Oakland, California
- Mar 20 Barry “Frosty” Smith, American rock, country and blues touring and session drummer (Lee Michaels; Roky Erikson; Doug Sahm), born in Bellingham, Washington (d. 2017)
- Mar 20 Ranger Doug [Green], American Western swing music, singer, guitarist, and yodeler (Riders in the Sky - Cowboy Way), born in Great Lakes, Illinois
- Mar 21 Ray Dorset, British rock guitarist, and singer-songwriter (Mungo Jerry - "In The Summertime"), born in Ashford, England
About 1946
How Old?78 or 79 years old
Generation:Baby Boomer