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January 31st
184 Notable deaths
Vivian Woodward
English footballer (1879-1954).
Born June 3rd, 1879 in London.
Died January 31st, 1954 at 74 years old in London Borough of Ealing. [ref]
Kim Chaek
North korean general and politician (1903-1951).
Born August 14th, 1903 in Kimchaek.
Died January 31st, 1951 at 47 years old in Pyongyang (myocardial infarction).
David Durenberger
American politician (1934–2023).
Born August 19th, 1934 in St. Cloud.
Died January 31st, 2023 at 88 years old in Saint Paul. [ref]
Fritz Bayerlein
German general (1899–1970).
Born January 14th, 1899 in Würzburg.
Died January 31st, 1970 at 71 years old in Würzburg.
Florence Bates
Actress; lawyer (1888-1954).
Born April 15th, 1888 in San Antonio.
Died January 31st, 1954 at 65 years old in Burbank (myocardial infarction).
Ann Gillis
American actress (1927-2018).
Born February 12th, 1927 in Little Rock.
Died January 31st, 2018 at 90 years old in Horam. [ref]
Eleanor Holm
American swimmer, olympic gold medalist (1913–2004).
Born December 6th, 1913 in Brooklyn.
Died January 31st, 2004 at 90 years old in Miami (kidney failure).
Lee Bergere
American actor (1918-2007).
Born April 10th, 1924 in Brooklyn.
Died January 31st, 2007 at 82 years old in New Hampshire. [ref]
Gordon R. Dickson
Canadian-american science fiction writer (1923-2001).
Born November 1st, 1923 in Edmonton.
Died January 31st, 2001 at 77 years old in Richfield.
William Gopallawa
Sri lankan president (1897-1981).
Born September 17th, 1897 in Matale.
Died January 31st, 1981 at 83 years old in Colombo.
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