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October 18th
Top causes of death
| 7 | Stroke |
| 5 | Myocardial Infarction |
| 4 | Cancer |
| 4 | Heart Failure |
| 3 | Gunshot Wound |
Deaths by gender
| 189 | Male |
| 34 | Female |
Top death places
| 6 | New York City |
| 5 | Munich |
| 5 | Los Angeles |
| 5 | Moscow |
| 3 | Madrid |
Top 5 notable deaths.
Thomas Edison
American inventor and businessman (1847–1931).
Born February 11th, 1847 in Milan. [ref]
Died October 18th, 1931 at 84 years old in West Orange (type 2 diabetes). [ref]
Colin Powell
American general and diplomat (1937–2021).
Born April 5th, 1937 in New York City. [ref]
Died October 18th, 2021 at 84 years old in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (COVID-19). [ref]
Veerappan
Indian bandit who was charged allegedly for sandalwood smuggling (1952-2004).
Born January 18th, 1952 in Gopinatham.
Died October 18th, 2004 at 52 years old in Papparapatti (gunshot wound).
Julie London
American actress and singer (1926-2000).
Born September 26th, 1926 in Santa Rosa.
Died October 18th, 2000 at 74 years old in Encino (myocardial infarction, stroke).
Gwen Verdon
American dancer and actress (1925-2000).
Born January 13th, 1925 in Culver City.
Died October 18th, 2000 at 75 years old in Woodstock (myocardial infarction).
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Birthdays by gender
| 405 | Male |
| 129 | Female |
Top birth places
| 8 | Chicago |
| 6 | London |
| 5 | Brooklyn |
| 5 | Mumbai |
| 5 | New York City |
Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams