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October 2nd
147 Notable deaths
Andrey Lukanov
Bulgarian political figure (1938-1996).
Born September 26th, 1938 in Moscow. [ref]
Died October 2nd, 1996 at 58 years old in Sofia (firearm). [ref]
Percy Pilcher
British aviator.
Born January 16th, 1866 in Bath.
Died October 2nd, 1899 at 33 years old in London.
Douglas Kirkland
Canadian photographer.
Born August 16th, 1934 in Fort Erie.
Died October 2nd, 2022 at 88 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Timo Sarpaneva
Finnish industrial designer (1926-2006).
Born October 31st, 1926 in Helsinki. [ref]
Died October 2nd, 2006 at 79 years old in Helsinki. [ref]
George Mundelein
Catholic cardinal (1872-1939).
Born July 2nd, 1872 in New York City.
Died October 2nd, 1939 at 67 years old in Mundelein.
George Cœdès
French historian.
Born August 10th, 1886 in 16th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died October 2nd, 1969 at 83 years old in Paris. [ref]
Heinz G. Konsalik
German writer.
Born May 28th, 1921 in Cologne. [ref]
Died October 2nd, 1999 at 78 years old in Salzburg. [ref]
Winthrop M. Crane
American politician (1853-1920).
Born April 23rd, 1853 in Dalton.
Died October 2nd, 1920 at 67 years old in Dalton.
Eric Arturo Delvalle
President of panama (1937-2015).
Born February 2nd, 1937 in Panama City.
Died October 2nd, 2015 at 78 years old in Cleveland.
Hans Reissner
German engineer and mathematician.
Born January 18th, 1874 in Berlin.
Died October 2nd, 1967 at 93 years old in Oregon.
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