STAR BIRTHDAYS

George Soros, financier, 91; Michael Brunson, political broadcaster, 81; Mark Knopfler, pictured, Dire Straits singer/guitarist, 72; Tanita Tikaram, singer/songwriter, 52; Pete Sampras, tennis legend, 50; Casey Affleck, actor, 46; Djibril Cisse, footballer, 40; Mario Balotelli, footballer, 31.