Johnny Ace
John Marshall Alexander Jr., known by the stage name Johnny Ace, was an American rhythm-and-blues singer. He had a string of hit singles in the mid-1950s. Alexander died of an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 25.
9 June 1929
Born on the same birth day (9 June): Al Cantello • Amanda Lassiter • Ashley Postell • Dario Dainelli • Dave Parker • David Ancrum • Deokjong of Goryeo • Elizabeth May • Eric Wynalda • Frédéric Choffat • George Radda • Hein Eersel • Jean Galfione • Nell Dunn • Otto Nicolai • Patricia Cornwell • R. Geraint Gruffydd
Born in the same month (June 1929): Ayhan Şahenk • Brigid Brophy • Carolyn S. Shoemaker • Ian Sinclair • James McDivitt • Jamil Jalibi • June Carter Cash • Karolos Papoulias • Mario Ghella • Milton Glaser • Nargis • Pat Crawford Brown • Ralph McQuarrie • Tibor Rubin • Werner Arber