December 31st
172 Notable deaths
Benjamin Kiplagat
Ugandan steeplechase and long-distance runner, 1989–2023.
Born March 4th, 1989 in Bukwo District.
Died December 31st, 2023 at 34 years old in Eldoret (stab wound). [ref]
Benjamin Hedges
American high jumper.
Born June 8th, 1907 in Plainfield.
Died December 31st, 1969 at 62 years old in New York City.
Béla Kárpáti
Hungarian footballer (1929-2003).
Born September 30th, 1929 in Felsőgalla.
Died December 31st, 2003 at 74 years old in Budapest.
Wayne Glasgow
Basketball player.
Born January 17th, 1926 in Dacoma.
Died December 31st, 2000 at 74 years old in Bartlesville.
Robert Pache
Swiss footballer (1897-1974).
Born September 26th, 1897 in Morges.
Died December 31st, 1974 at 77 years old in Pully.
Hanni Ossott
Venezuelan writer and translator.
Born February 14th, 1946 in Caracas.
Died December 31st, 2002 at 56 years old in Caracas.
Anna Morozova
Hero of the soviet union.
Born May 23rd, 1921 in Mosalsk Uyezd.
Died December 31st, 1944 at 23 years old in Płock.
Eva Šuranová
Czechoslovak long jumper.
Born April 24th, 1946 in Ózd.
Died December 31st, 2016 at 70 years old in Bratislava. [ref]
Alexander Vyssotsky
Astronomer.
Born May 23rd, 1888 in Moscow.
Died December 31st, 1973 at 85 years old in Winter Park.
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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