Chan Kwok-keung (78)
January 17th, 1946

Hong Kong politician – Chan Kwok-keung was born in Huizhou (Prefecture-level city in Guangdong, China) on January 17th, 1946 and is 78 years old today.

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Rolf Konow

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David Lynch

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Liza Minnelli

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Gerard 't Hooft

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Mireille Mathieu

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David Gilmour

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