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October 23, 1937

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Johnny Carroll

1937Johnny Carroll, American rockabilly musician (died 1995)[โ€ ]

Johnny Carroll was an American rockabilly musician.

Carlos Lamarca

1937Carlos Lamarca, Brazilian captain (died 1971)[โ€ ]

Carlos Lamarca was a Brazilian Army Captain who deserted to join the armed struggle against the Brazilian military dictatorship. He was part of the Popular Revolutionary Vanguard and became, along with Carlos Marighella, one of the leaders of the armed struggle. Such groups were armed chiefly for self-protection from the right-wing dictatorship that unleashed state terrorism against any who opposed their regime, including students, the clergy, and the children of those who called for democracy. The kidnappings by a few armed groups were conducted to free comrades suffering extremely brutal torture in Brazil's prisons.

Deven Verma

1937Deven Verma, Indian actor, director, and producer (died 2014)[โ€ ]

Deven Verma was an Indian film and television actor, particularly known for his comic roles, with Bollywood directors like Basu Chatterji, Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Gulzar. He also produced and directed films, including Besharam. He won Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Chori Mera Kaam, Chor Ke Ghar Chor and Angoor.

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