Barend du Plessis (84)
January 19th, 1940

South African politician – Barend du Plessis was born in Johannesburg (Largest city in South Africa) on January 19th, 1940 and is 84 years old today.

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Uwe Reinders

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Janis Joplin

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Ana Usabiaga

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David Tredinnick

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Stan Persky

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Jana Brejchová

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Joseph Brodsky

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Ringo Starr

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*January 22nd, 1940, Chesterfield †January 25th, 2017, Norfolk

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*November 30th, 1940, Nashville †April 17th, 2017, Tifton

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