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September 25, 1942

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Oscar Bonavena

1942Oscar Bonavena, Argentinian boxer (died 1976)[†]

Oscar Natalio "Ringo" Bonavena was an Argentine heavyweight professional boxer with a career record of 58 wins, 9 losses and 1 draw. A rugged, wild-swinging puncher, he was nicknamed "Ringo" because of his Beatles haircut, and enjoyed professional success in both Argentina and the United States. He is remembered for giving Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali hard-fought bouts.

Robert Miano

1942Robert Miano, American actor and producer[†]

Robert Miano is an American actor.

Henri Pescarolo

1942Henri Pescarolo, French race car driver[†]

Henri Jacques William Pescarolo is a French former racing driver and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from 1968 to 1976. In endurance racing, Pescarolo is a four-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1991 with Joest.

John Taylor (jazz)

1942John Taylor, English pianist and educator (died 2015)[†]

John Taylor was a British jazz pianist, born in Manchester, England, who occasionally performed on the organ and the synthesizer. In his obituary, The Guardian described him as "one of the great jazz pianists and composers of his generation" and at a musical level comparable to Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner and Brad Meldhau.

Dee Dee Warwick

1942Dee Dee Warwick, American singer (died 2008)[†]

Delia Juanita Warrick, known professionally as Dee Dee Warwick, was an American soul singer. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, she was the sister of singer Dionne Warwick, the niece of Cissy Houston, and a first cousin of singers Whitney Houston and Leontyne Price.