July 12, 1942

1942Swamp Dogg, American R&B singer-songwriter and musician^[†]

Jerry Williams Jr., generally credited under the pseudonym Swamp Dogg after 1970, is an American country soul and R&B singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. Williams has been described as "one of the great cult figures of 20th century American music."

1942Roy Palmer, English cricketer and umpire^[†]

Roy Palmer is a former cricketer who had a relatively short first-class career as a player with Somerset from 1965 to 1970 and a much longer career as a first-class umpire. He also officiated in two Test matches in 1992 and 1993 and in eight One Day International games between 1983 and 1995.

1942Billy Smith, Australian rugby league footballer and coach^[†]

William John Smith is an Australian former rugby league footballer. He was the leading halfback in Australian rugby league during the late 1960s, and a keystone of the latter part of the St. George Dragons' eleven consecutive premiership victories between 1956 and 1966. He represented Australia in eighteen Tests and eight World Cup games between 1964 and 1970. He captained Australia in a World Cup game against Great Britain in 1970.

1942Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016)^[†]

Steve Young was an American country music singer, songwriter and guitarist, known for his song "Seven Bridges Road". He was a pioneer of the country rock, Americana, and alternative country sounds, and he was also a vital force behind the outlaw movement.