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October 5th
171 Notable deaths
Gösta Carlsson
Swedish racing cyclist (1906-1992).
Born February 2nd, 1906 in Uppsala.
Died October 5th, 1992 at 86 years old in Uppsala.
Walter Haummer
Austrian footballer (1928-2008).
Born November 22nd, 1928 in Austria.
Died October 5th, 2008 at 79 years old
Göte Hagström
Swedish steeplechaser.
Born September 7th, 1918 in Gagnef.
Died October 5th, 2014 at 96 years old in Dalarna County.
Antonius Geurts
Canoe racer.
Born February 29th, 1932 in Veldhoven.
Died October 5th, 2017 at 85 years old in Veldhoven. [ref]
Selma Rıza
Turkish journalist (1872-1931).
Born February 5th, 1872 in Istanbul.
Died October 5th, 1931 at 59 years old in Istanbul.
Harry Freeman
Field hockey player.
Born February 7th, 1876 in Staines-upon-Thames.
Died October 5th, 1968 at 92 years old in High Wycombe.
Helge Gustafsson
Gymnast (1900-1981).
Born January 16th, 1900 in Örebro.
Died October 5th, 1981 at 81 years old in Örebro.
Piet de Brouwer
Dutch archer (1880–1953).
Born October 5th, 1880 in Berlaar.
Died October 5th, 1953 at 73 years old in Eindhoven.
Bruno Vattovaz
Italian rower (1912-1943).
Born February 20th, 1912 in Koper.
Died October 5th, 1943 at 31 years old
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