October 20th
156 Notable deaths
Andjar Asmara
Indonesian journalist, film director, and dramatist.
Born February 26th, 1902 in Alahan Panjang.
Died October 20th, 1961 at 59 years old in Cianjur.
E. Donnall Thomas
American hematologist (1920-2012).
Born March 15th, 1920 in Mart.
Died October 20th, 2012 at 92 years old in Seattle (heart failure). [ref]
Barbara Dane
American singer.
Born May 12th, 1927 in Detroit.
Died October 20th, 2024 at 97 years old in Oakland. [ref]
Gunnar Asplund
Swedish architect (1885-1940).
Born September 22nd, 1885 in Stockholm. [ref]
Died October 20th, 1940 at 55 years old in Stockholm. [ref]
Michael Rostovtzeff
Russian historian of ancient history.
Born November 10th, 1870 in Zhytomyr. [ref]
Died October 20th, 1952 at 81 years old in New Haven. [ref]
Élie Lescot
President of haiti (1883-1974).
Born December 9th, 1883 in Saint-Louis-du-Nord.
Died October 20th, 1974 at 90 years old in Laboule.
Albert Howard
British botanist (1873-1947).
Born December 8th, 1873 in Bishop's Castle.
Died October 20th, 1947 at 73 years old in Blackheath.
Jacques Copeau
French theatre director, producer, actor, and dramatist.
Born February 4th, 1879 in Paris. [ref]
Died October 20th, 1949 at 70 years old in Beaune. [ref]
Salka Viertel
American screenwriter (1889-1978).
Born June 15th, 1892 in Sambir. [ref]
Died October 20th, 1978 at 86 years old in Klosters (disease). [ref]
Bruno Martini
French association football player (1962-2020).
Born January 25th, 1962 in Nevers.
Died October 20th, 2020 at 58 years old in Montpellier (cardiac arrest). [ref]
Deaths 61 to 70 of 156
What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved