February 29th
45 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.
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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Tell your friend that in his death, a part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone. Jiddu Krishnamurti