The answer is - they all made the Sunderland Echo headlines 30 years ago.
Leanne Scott was starring in Little Shop of Horrors; Emma Hodgson and Christine Rudd were rowing their way to the top in the UK; Nora Fearon got stuck overnight in a lift; and Terry Lewis had a dream win after backing Sunderland to score six.
But they were only some of the people who featured that year. Have a look at nine great news stories from 30 years ago.

5. Double delight on stage
Tom Lewis and Brian Chapman were a double act who took part in the Alexandra pub's talent contest that year. | se

6. Helen's in the saddle
Helen Lamb of Fulwell had a year to remember when she received her racing club certificate from jockey Peter Niven. | se

7. Showing at the Cannon
Staff from the Cannon Cinema marked the VE Day celebrations of 1995 with a fancy dress display. Here are Margaret Potts, Donna Cole, Audrey Richardson (kneeling), and Marina Robertson. | se

8. Excellent in Easington Lane
These teenage artists showed off their talents when they painted a fantastic mural at Flatts Youth Centre in Easington Lane. | se