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March 14, 1947

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1947Roy Budd, English pianist and composer (died 1993)[†]

Roy Frederick Budd was an English jazz pianist and composer known for his film scores, including Get Carter and The Wild Geese.

William Jefferson (politician)

1947William J. Jefferson, American lawyer and politician[†]

William Jennings Jefferson is an American former politician from Louisiana whose career ended after his corruption scandal and conviction. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for nine terms from 1991 to 2009 as a member of the Democratic Party. He represented Louisiana's 2nd congressional district, which includes much of the greater New Orleans area. He was elected as the state's first black congressman since the end of Reconstruction.

Jona Lewie

1947Jona Lewie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player[†]

Jona Lewie is an English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his 1980 UK hits "You'll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties" and "Stop the Cavalry".