List of Famous people who born in 1943

Benjamin Wabura Jipcho was a track and field athlete from Kenya, who won the silver medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1972 Summer Olympics, behind teammate Kipchoge Keino.

Joe William Haldeman is an American science fiction author. He is best known for his novel The Forever War (1974). That novel and other works, including The Hemingway Hoax (1991) and Forever Peace (1997), have won science fiction awards, including the Hugo Award and Nebula Award. He was awarded the SFWA Grand Master for career achievements. In 2012 he was inducted as a member of the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. Many of Haldeman's works, including his debut novel War Year and his second novel The Forever War, were inspired by his experiences in the Vietnam War. Wounded in combat, he struggled to adjust to civilian life after returning home.

Geoff Muldaur is an active singer, guitarist and composer who was a founding member of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band and a member of Paul Butterfield's Better Days.

Ombretta Colli is an Italian singer, actress and politician. She was president of the Province of Milan from June 1999 to June 2004.