Juan Gossaín (76)
January 17th, 1948

Colombian journalist – Juan Gossaín was born in San Bernardo del Viento (Colombian municipality of the department of Córdoba) on January 17th, 1948 and is 76 years old today.

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Al Gore

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Jonathan Hyde

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Juan Gossaín