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June 8, 1945

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Steven Fromholz

1945Steven Fromholz, American singer-songwriter, producer, and poet (died 2014)[†]

Steven John Fromholz was an American singer-songwriter who was selected as the Poet Laureate of Texas for 2007.

Derek Underwood

1945Derek Underwood, English cricketer (died 2024)[†]

Derek Leslie Underwood was an English international cricketer. In retirement he became president of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 2008.