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Jim Morrison
American singer and poet; lead vocalist of the doors (1943–1971).
Born December 8th, 1943 in Melbourne. [ref]
Died July 3rd, 1971 at 27 years old in 4th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Franz Kafka
Bohemian writer from prague (1883–1924).
Born July 3rd, 1883 in Prague. [ref]
Died July 3rd, 1924 at 41 years old in Kafka Sterbehaus (laryngeal tuberculosis, starvation).
Andy Griffith
American actor, comedian, television producer, singer, and writer (1926–2012).
Born June 7th, 1926 in Mount Airy. [ref]
Died July 3rd, 2012 at 86 years old in Manteo (myocardial infarction). [ref]
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Swami Vivekananda
Born January 12th, 1863 in Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House & Cultural Centre.
Died July 4th, 1902 at 39 years old
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