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July 10, 1939

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1939Phil Kelly, Irish-English footballer and manager (died 2012)[†]

James Philip Vincent Kelly was an Irish footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a full back.

Ahmet Taner Kışlalı

1939Ahmet Taner Kışlalı, Turkish political scientist, journalist and educator (died 1999)[†]

Ahmet Taner Kışlalı was a Turkish professor, politician, and commentator. He served in the Parliament of Turkey in 1977 and was minister of culture in 1978 and 1979.

Mavis Staples

1939Mavis Staples, American singer[†]

Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer and civil rights activist. She rose to fame as a member of her family's band The Staple Singers, of which she is the last surviving member. During her time in the group, she recorded the hit singles "I'll Take You There" and "Let's Do It Again". In 1969, Staples released her self-titled debut solo album.