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February 29th
46 Notable deaths
Oleksandr Beresch
Ukrainian gymnast (1977-2004).
Born October 12th, 1977 in Sokolohirsk.
Died February 29th, 2004 at 26 years old in Kyiv (traffic collision).
Nyrki Tapiovaara
Finnish film director (1911-1940).
Born September 10th, 1911 in Pitäjänmäki. [ref]
Died February 29th, 1940 at 28 years old in Suojärvi, Tohmajärvi (killed in action).
Thomas Lance
English racing cyclist.
Born June 14th, 1891 in Paddington.
Died February 29th, 1976 at 84 years old in Brighton.
Francis Xavier Osamu Mizobe
Japanese bishop (1935–2016).
Born March 5th, 1935 in Sinuiju.
Died February 29th, 2016 at 80 years old in Kyoto. [ref]
Kaare Wahlberg
Former norwegian ski jumper, olympic medalist.
Born July 3rd, 1912 in Hamar municipality.
Died February 29th, 1988 at 75 years old in Hamar municipality.
José Parra Martínez
Spanish footballer (1925-2016).
Born August 28th, 1925 in Blanes.
Died February 29th, 2016 at 90 years old in Terrassa.
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There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving