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January 31, 1941

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Len Chappell

1941Len Chappell, American basketball player (died 2018)[†]

Leonard R. Chappell was an American basketball player. He played for 10 years in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the American Basketball Association (ABA) and was selected to one NBA All-Star Game.

Dick Gephardt

1941Dick Gephardt, American lawyer and politician[†]

Richard Andrew Gephardt is an American attorney, lobbyist, and politician who represented Missouri's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, he was House majority leader from 1989 to 1995 and minority leader from 1995 to 2003. He ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 1988 and 2004. Gephardt was mentioned as a possible vice presidential nominee in 1988, 1992, 2000, 2004, and 2008.

1941Gerald McDermott, American author and illustrator (died 2012)[†]

Gerald McDermott was an American film-maker, creator of children's picture books, and expert on mythology. His creative works typically combine bright colors and styles with ancient imagery. His picture books feature folktales and cultures from all around the world.

Jessica Walter

1941Jessica Walter, American actress (died 2021)[†]

Jessica Ann Walter was an American actress who appeared in more than 170 film, stage, and television productions.