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October 5, 1925

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Gail Davis

1925Gail Davis, American actress (died 1997)[†]

Gail Davis was an American actress and singer, best known for her starring role as Annie Oakley in the 1950s television series Annie Oakley.

1925Herbert Kretzmer, South African-English journalist and songwriter (died 2020)[†]

Herbert Kretzmer was a South African-born British journalist and lyricist. He was best known as the lyricist for the English-language musical adaptation of Les Misérables and for his collaboration with French singer and songwriter Charles Aznavour.

Walter Dale Miller

1925Walter Dale Miller, American lawyer and politician, 29th Governor of South Dakota (died 2015)[†]

Walter Dale "Walt" Miller was an American politician and member of the Republican Party. He served as the 29th governor of South Dakota from 1993 to 1995, having assumed the office upon the death of George S. Mickelson. He was, at age 67 upon taking office, the oldest person to serve as the governor of South Dakota.