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On this day timelines October 9th

1940

John Lennon, British musician and member of the Beatles, was born in Liverpool, England.

• Timeline of John Lennon albums

• Timeline of The Beatles albums

• Timeline of The Beatles US & UK number-one singles

• Timeline of The Beatles core catalogue

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1944

John Entwistle, English musician, singer-songwriter, record producer and original bass guitarist for rock band The Who,  was born in Chiswick, England.

• Timeline of Songs written by John Entwistle

• Timeline of John Entwistle albums

• Timeline of The Who albums

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1948

Jackson Browne, American singer-songwriter, was born in Heidelberg, Germany. 

• Timeline of Jackson Browne albums

• Timeline of Songs written by Jackson Browne

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1964

Guillermo del Toro, Mexican film director, was born in Guadalajara, Mexico.

• Timeline of Films directed by Guillermo del Toro

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1979

Chris O'Dowd, Irish actor, was born in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland.

• Timeline of Chris O'Dowd filmography

Brandon Routh, American actor, was born in Norwalk, Iowa, U.S.

• Timeline of Brandon Routh filmography

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• Filmography
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