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March 30, 1942

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1942Ruben Kun, Nauruan lawyer and politician, 14th President of Nauru (died 2014)[†]

Ruben James Kun was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Nauru and was president of the Republic of Nauru.

Tane Norton

1942Tane Norton, New Zealand rugby player (died 2023)[†]

Rangitane Will Norton, commonly known as Tane Norton, was a New Zealand rugby union player. He played at the hooker position. He played for Linwood before he first represented Canterbury in 1969. In 1977, he captained the All Blacks to a series win over the British Lions and played three games for the World Invitation XV in South Africa.

1942Kenneth Welsh, Canadian actor (died 2022)[†]

Kenneth Clifford Welsh, was a Canadian actor, who made over 300 stage, film, and television appearances over a nearly 60-year career.