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December 25, 1929

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Christine M. Jones

1929Christine M. Jones, American educator and politician (died 2013)[†]

Christine M. Jones was an American politician who represented District 26 in the Maryland House of Delegates.

China Machado

1929China Machado, Chinese-born Portuguese-American fashion model, editor and television producer (died 2016)[†]

Noelie Dasouza Machado, known as China Machado, was a Chinese-born American fashion model, editor, and television producer. She was the first model of color to appear in a major American fashion magazine, in the February 1959 issue of Harper’s Bazaar.

Chris Kenner

1929Chris Kenner, American singer and songwriter (died 1976)[†]

Christophe Kenner was an American, New Orleans–based R&B singer and songwriter, best known for two hit singles in the early 1960s, "I Like It Like That" and "Land of 1000 Dances", which became staples in the repertoires of many other musicians.