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April 30, 1946

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Carl XVI Gustaf

1946King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden[†]

Carl XVI Gustaf is King of Sweden, reigning since 1973. Having reigned for 52 years, he is the longest-reigning monarch in Swedish history.

Bill Plympton

1946Bill Plympton, American animator, producer, and screenwriter[†]

Bill Plympton is an American animator, graphic designer, cartoonist, and filmmaker best known for his 1987 Academy Award–nominated animated short Your Face and his series of shorts featuring a dog character starting with 2004's Guard Dog.

Don Schollander

1946Don Schollander, American swimmer[†]

Donald Arthur Schollander is an American former competition swimmer, five-time Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in four events. He won a total of five gold medals and one silver medal at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. With four gold medals, he was the most successful athlete at the 1964 Olympics.