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- Jessica Simpson, American pop singer, turns 27.
- Peter DiStefano, musician and Porno for Pyros guitarist, turns 42.
- Neil Tennant, one-half of the pop duo known as Pet Shop Boys, turns 53.
- Greg Kihn, Polish-American musician, turns 57.
- Arlo Guthrie, American folk musician, turns 60.
- John Dymond, better known as "Beaky" of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, turns 63.
- Ronnie James Dio, "Godfather of heavy metal", turns 65.
- Buddy Clark, American bass player, turns 78.
- Bruce Fowler, American trombonist, turns 60.
- Brian Priestley, Brit pianist and songwriter, turns 61.
- Carl Orff (July 10, 1895 – March 29, 1982), German composer, would have turned 112 this year.
- Arnie Lawrence (1938 – 2005), American alto saxophonist, would have turned 69.
- Lee Morgan (July 10, 1938 – February 19, 1972), American trumpeter, would have turned 69 this year.
- Major Holley (1924 – 1990), American bass player, would have turned 83.
- Noble Sissle (July 10, 1889 – December 17, 1975), American bandleader and vocalist, would have turned 118 this year.
- Dick Cary (1916 – 1994), American pianist, would have turned 91.
- Milt Buckner (July 10, 1915 – July 27, 1977), American organist, would have turned 92 this year.
