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February 9th
189 Notable deaths
Herbert Simon
American political scientist, economist, sociologist, and psychologist (1916–2001).
Born June 15th, 1916 in Milwaukee. [ref]
Died February 9th, 2001 at 84 years old in Pittsburgh (surgical complications). [ref]
Bill Haley
American rock and roll music pioneer (1925–1981).
Born July 6th, 1925 in Highland Park. [ref]
Died February 9th, 1981 at 55 years old in Harlingen (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Baba Amte
Indian freedom fighter, social worker (1914–2008).
Born December 26th, 1914 in Hinganghat.
Died February 9th, 2008 at 93 years old in Chandrapur (cancer). [ref]
Adolf Galland
German world war ii luftwafffe general and fighter pilot (1912-1996).
Born March 19th, 1912 in Westerholt. [ref]
Died February 9th, 1996 at 83 years old in Remagen. [ref]
Ian Richardson
British actor (1934-2007).
Born April 7th, 1934 in Edinburgh.
Died February 9th, 2007 at 72 years old in London (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Jean-Marie Loret
Alleged illegitimate son of adolf hitler.
Born March 25th, 1918 in Seboncourt. [ref]
Died February 9th, 1985 at 66 years old in Saint-Quentin. [ref]
George "Gabby" Hayes
American actor (1885-1969).
Born May 7th, 1885 in Stannards. [ref]
Died February 9th, 1969 at 83 years old in Burbank (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Tom Robbins
American writer (1932–2025).
Born July 22nd, 1932 in Blowing Rock.
Died February 9th, 2025 at 92 years old in La Conner. [ref]
Liam Miller
Irish association football player (1981-2018).
Born February 13th, 1981 in Cork.
Died February 9th, 2018 at 36 years old in Cork (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Shobhna Samarth
Indian actress (1916–2000).
Born November 17th, 1916 in Mumbai.
Died February 9th, 2000 at 83 years old in Pune (cancer).
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