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October 25, 1942

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1942Terumasa Hino, Japanese jazz trumpeter[ā€ ]

Terumasa Hino is a Japanese jazz trumpeter. He is considered one of Japan's finest jazz musicians. His instruments include the trumpet, cornet, and flĆ¼gelhorn.

1942Gloria Katz, American screenwriter and producer (died 2018)[ā€ ]

Gloria Katz was an American screenwriter and film producer, best known for her association with George Lucas. Along with her husband Willard Huyck, Katz's credited screenplays include American Graffiti, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Howard the Duck. Katz was Jewish.

The Smiley Company

1942Franklin Loufrani, French President of the Smiley Company[ā€ ]

SmileyWorld Limited, trading as The Smiley Company, is a brand licensing company based in London, United Kingdom. It claims to hold the rights to the smiley face in over 100 countries. The company creates products including textiles, puzzles, party goods, stationery, automobile accessories, and toys for licensed brand partners and retailers.