1. Betty Faria (1941)

Actress

Brazilian actress who has appeared in Tv series such as Edge of Desire and Tomara que Caia. She played the role of Pilar Bragança in the TV show Brazil Avenue. 

2. Mahmoud Ahmed (1941)

Singer

Popular performer in the 1970s and 1980s, especially among Ethiopian refugees driven out by the military coups of the 1970s.

3. Taurean Blacque (1941)

American Actor

Most famous for playing Detective Neal Washington on the 1980s NBC drama Hill Street Blues, this Emmy-nominated actor also had a successful theatrical career, earning a 1985 NAACP Image Award...

4. James Mitchum (1941)

American Actor

Best known as the son of American screen legend Robert Mitchum, he also had a career as an actor, starring in the 1975 film The Moonrunners and appearing in such...

5. John Hicks (1941)

Pianist

Internationally known jazz artist and composer who performed and recorded with musicians like Arthur Blythe, Gary Bartz, and Kenny Barron.

6. Bernie Sanders (1941)

American Politician

Independent politician who was elected a U.S. Senator from Vermont in 2007. He previously represented Vermont in the House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007. He is the longest-serving independent...

7. Maggie Peterson (1941)

Actor

American actress known for playing the role of Charlene Darling on the television show The Andy Griffith Show.

8. James Traficant (1941)

Ohio Politician

Infamous for being removed from the United States Congress and imprisoned for a series of criminal offenses (including false tax filing and racketeering), this Democratic Party politician represented Ohio's 17th...

9. John Thompson (1941)

Basketball Coach

College basketball coach for the Georgetown University men's team. He was the first African-American head coach to win a Basketball Collegiate Championship. He was inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. 

10. Michael Howard (1941)

Politician

Michael Howard is a famous Politician, who was born on July 7, 1941 in Wales. United Kingdom politician who held office as Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the...

11. Paul Anka (1941)

Canadian Singer-songwriter

Legendary singer-songwriter who released hits like "Put Your Head on my Shoulder," "You Are My Destiny," and "Diana." He wrote music for Tom Jones, including his biggest hit "She's a...

12. AG Milkha Singh (1941)

Cricket Player

AG Milkha Singh is a famous Cricket Player, who was born on December 31, 1941 in India. Left-handed batsman who was a popular cricketer in his day, playing for the...

13. Rod Gilbert (1941)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

NHL Hall of Fame right winger who was the first New York Ranger to have his number retired.

14. Hayao Miyazaki (1941)

Japanese Film Director

Director and animator whose 2001 film Spirited Away won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. He is also known for such films as The Secret World of Arrietty, Princess Mononoke, and Ponyo.

15. Ivan Putski (1941)

Polish-born American Professiona

Former WWE Tag Team Champion who was nicknamed The Polish Hammer.

16. Bob Dylan (1941)

American Rock And Folk Musician

Legendary singer-songwriter who revolutionized folk music in the 1960's with albums such as The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited, and Blonde on Blonde and songs such as "The Times...

17. Trent Lott (1941)

American Politician

Republican who resigned as U.S. Senator from Mississippi in 2007 after first taking office in 1989. He was the Senate Majority Leader from 1996 to 2001.

18. Pete Rose (1941)

American Baseball Player Coach M

17-time MLB All-Star and 1973 National League MVP nicknamed Charlie Hustle. He became the all-time MLB hits leader with 4,256 in his career, and later accepted permanent ineligibility from the...

19. P Bharathiraja (1941)

Director

P Bharathiraja is a famous Director, who was born on July 17, 1941 in India. Indian filmmaker who won National Film Awards for movies such as Seethakoka Chiluka and Kadal...

20. Ben Jones (1941)

TV Actor

Actor turned politician best remembered as Cooter on the hit television series, The Dukes of Hazzard.

21. Frank Catania (1941)

Family Member

Former husband of The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania. In the season nine premiere, he and his ex-wife teamed up to flip houses. 

22. Peter Nygard (1941)

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur who gained fame as the founder of women's apparel company Nygård International. He finished in the top 100 of the richest Canadians in 2009 as ranked by Canadian Business Magazine.

23. Sivakumar (1941)

Actor

Tamil film and television actor, painter, and motivational speaker, he is famous in Tollywood and Kollywood as a leading and supporting actor. He was in films like Marupakkam and Sindhu...

24. Patricia Altschul (1941)

Actor

Reality TV star who is best known for her role on Bravo's Southern Charm. She has been an art collector and socialite.

25. Jack Brisco (1941)

Professional Wrestler And Amateu

One of wrestling's biggest stars in the the pre-WWF days, he won multiple North American Wrestling Alliance titles.

26. Harrison Page (1941)

American Actor

Played the role of Captain Trunk in the ABC TV series, Sledge Hammer! with David Rasche.

27. Mary Alice (1941)

American Actress

Tony Award-nominated actress who became known for her role in the series Fences. She also won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her...

28. Mike Honda (1941)

American Politician

Democrat who started serving California in the US House of Representatives in 2001.

29. Ron Turcotte (1941)

Canadian Jockey

Canadian horse jockey and American racing legend who won the 1973 Triple Crown.

30. Art Garfunkel (1941)

American Singer-songwriter

Singing partner of Paul Simon in the duo Simon & Garfunkel. He also pursued a solo musical career and acting.

31. Barrett Strong (1941)

American Soul Musician

Lyricist known for writing "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," and numerous other Motown hits.

32. Bill Parcells (1941)

American Football Coach

Renowned NFL coach who won three conference championships and two Super Bowls. He was head coach of the New England Patriots, New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys.

33. Phil Austin (1941)

Comedian

Colorado-born comedian who became a member of a popular comedy troupe called The Firesign Theatre. The group released such comedy albums as I Think We're All Bozos on This Bus,...

34. Michael Craig-Martin (1941)

Artist Academic

Irish conceptual artist whose most famous works included "The Oak Tree" and other paintings and murals. Emeritus Professor of Fine Arts at Goldsmiths.

35. Stephen Jay Gould (1941)

Historian

Stephen Jay Gould is a famous Historian, who was born on September 10, 1941 in United States. An American author, science historian, evolutionary biologist, and paleontologist, he is best known...

36. Lonnie Mack (1941)

American Blues-rock Guitarist An

Roadhouse blues guitarist who released hits like "Wham!," "Chicken Pickin'," and "Memphis.

37. Bruce Welch (1941)

English Musician

Guitarist and songwriter for The Shadows who wrote several #1 singles such as "Foot Tapper," "The Rise and Fall of Flingle Bunt," and "Please Don't Tease Me."

38. Pierre Lalonde (1941)

Canadian Singer And Television H

Canadian television host and singer best known for The Peter Martin Show, which aired in 1967 on New York's WPIX.

39. Jeannie Epper (1941)

Actress

Occasional actress who was known for her stunt work in Kill Bill: Vol. 2, Minority Report, and Armageddon.

40. Delia Smith (1941)

English Cook And Television Pres

British chef and top-selling author whose cookbooks have sold more than twenty million copies. She also hosted several television cooking shows, including Family Fare and Delia's How to Cook.

41. John G. Coburn (1941)

War Hero

U.S. Army General who became Chairman and CEO of VT Systems upon his retirement from the military.

42. Buddy Baker (1941)

American Racing Driver

Former NASCAR driver nicknamed "Leadfoot" who won nineteen races during his career. He later became a broadcaster for SiriusXM and was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.

43. Goh Chok Tong (1941)

Politician

Goh Chok Tong is a famous Politician, who was born on May 20, 1941 in Singapore. Chinese politician who served as the Prime Minster of Singapore from 1990 to 2004....

44. Miroslaw Hermaszewski (1941)

Astronaut

The first Polish cosmonaut, he participated in the 1978 Soyuz 30 mission. He earned a Hero of the Soviet Union honor for his bravery on the space flight.

45. Ellen Geer (1941)

Actress Director

Screenwriter and director, most recognized for her work on series like The Practice and NYPD Blue.

46. Lennart Green (1941)

Swedish Magician

Wrld champion close-up magician who became known for his sleight of hand and card trickery.

47. Elizabeth Eckford (1941)

Part Of The Little Rock Nine

In 1957, Eckford and eight other African-American teenagers and members of the Little Rock Nine made history by entering the previously segregated Little Rock Central High School.

48. Bobby Elliott (1941)

Drummer

Drummer for the English rock band The Hollies. He also played with such groups as Johnny Theakstone and The Tremolos.

49. Dave Marcis (1941)

American Racing Driver

Former NASCAR whose career lasted more than five decades. He retired having driven in the second most races of any driver ever with 883.

50. Elizabeth Franz (1941)

American Actress

For her portrayal of Linda Loman in the 1999 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman, she won a Tony Award. She was nominated for the same honor for her...