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Desmond Tutu: October 7 - The South African archbishop, anti-apartheid activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate celebrates his 81st birthday. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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Reverend Jesse Jackson: October 8 - The civil rights activist celebrates his 71st birthday. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Robert Bell: October 8 - The frontman for legendary funk band Kool & the Gang turns 62. (Photo: Courtesy of WikiCommons)

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Cece Winans: October 8 - The gospel diva celebrates her 53rd birthday. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Karyn Parsons: October 8 - The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star still looks great at 46. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Teddy Riley: October 8 - The former Blackstreet member and New Jack Swing icon turns 46. (Photo: Mike Flokis/Getty Images)

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Matt Damon: October 8 - The prolific actor celebrates his 42nd birthday. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

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Nick Cannon: October 8 - The rapper and actor will be celebrating his 32nd birthday with wife Mariah Carey and "Dem Babies."   (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Nona Hendryx: October 9 - The "Lady Marmalade" singer turns 68. (Photo: Will Ragozzino/Getty Images)

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Tyler James Williams: October 9 - The Everybody Hates Chris star is all grown up at 20. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Ben Vereen: October 10 - The Broadway legend celebrates his 66th birthday. (Photo: Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images)

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Mario Lopez: October 10 - The former Saved By the Bell star is still in high school shape at 39. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Mya: October 10 - The sexy "Ghetto Superstar" singer celebrates her 34th birthday. (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

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Dick Gregory: October 12 - The comedian and activist turns 80. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Sam Moore: October 12 - The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, best known for his hit "Soul Man," turns 77. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for CFN)

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Marion Jones: October 12 - The former track star and three-time Olympic gold medalist turns 37. (Photo: REUTERS/Nikola Solic)

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Beverly Johnson: October 13 - The actress and former supermodel celebrates her 60th birthday. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Tisha Campbell-Martin: October 13 - The Martin star celebrates her 44th birthday. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Brandon and Brian Casey: October 13 - The Jagged Edge twins celebrate their 34th birthdays. (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Ashanti: October 13 - The R&B beauty turns 32. Will she be celebrating with her honey Nelly?  (photo: John Ricard)

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Usher: October 14 - The R&B hitmaker celebrates his 34th birthday. (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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