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Gianni Versace
Italian fashion designer (1946–1997).
Born December 2nd, 1946 in Reggio Calabria.
Died July 15th, 1997 at 50 years old in Miami Beach.
Robert Wadlow
American who was the tallest recorded person in history.
Born February 22nd, 1918 in Alton.
Died July 15th, 1940 at 22 years old in Manistee (sepsis).
Anton Chekhov
Russian dramatist and author (1860–1904).
Born January 29th, 1860 in Taganrog. [ref]
Died July 15th, 1904 at 44 years old in Badenweiler (tuberculosis). [ref]
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John F. Kennedy Jr.
Born November 25th, 1960 in Washington, D.C..
Died July 16th, 1999 at 38 years old
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