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- Actor Irma P. Hall, known for her roles in films like "Soul Food" and "A Family Thing," was born in 1935.
- Singer Deniece Williams, celebrated for her hits "Free" and "Let's Hear It for the Boy," was born in 1950.
- Singer-songwriter Dan Hill, best known for his ballad "Sometimes When We Touch," was born in 1954.
- Actor Suzie Plakson, who portrayed Judy Eriksen on "How I Met Your Mother" and appeared in various "Star Trek" series, was born in 1958.
- Actor Scott Valentine, recognized for his role as Nick Moore on "Family Ties," was born in 1958.
- Bassist Mike Gordon, co-founder of the jam band Phish, was born in 1965.
- Journalist Anderson Cooper, anchor of CNN’s "Anderson Cooper 360°" and correspondent for "60 Minutes," was born in 1967.
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