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April 2, 1943

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Michael Boyce, Baron Boyce

1943Michael Boyce, Baron Boyce, South African-English admiral and politician, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (died 2022)[†]

Admiral of the Fleet Michael Cecil Boyce, Baron Boyce was a British Royal Navy officer who also sat as a crossbench member of the House of Lords until his death in November 2022.

Caterina Bueno

1943Caterina Bueno, Italian singer (died 2007)[†]

Caterina Bueno was an Italian singer and folk music historian.

Larry Coryell

1943Larry Coryell, American jazz guitarist (died 2017)[†]

Larry Coryell was an American jazz guitarist, widely considered the "godfather of fusion". Alongside GĂĄbor SzabĂł, he was a pioneer in melding jazz, country and rock music. Coryell was also a music teacher and a writer, penning a monthly column for Guitar Player magazine from 1977 to 1989. He collaborated with a number of other high-profile musicians, including John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Miroslav VitouĹĄ, Billy Cobham, Lenny White, Emily Remler, Al Di Meola, Paco de LucĂ­a, Steve Morse and others.

Antonio SabĂ to Sr.

1943Antonio Sabàto, Sr., Italian actor (died 2021)[†]

Antonio Sabàto Sr. was an Italian actor, best known for his starring roles in Spaghetti Western and poliziotteschi films. He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor for his performance in Grand Prix (1966).