April 1st
179 Notable deaths
Mohammad-Reza Zahedi
Iranian brigadier general (1960-2024).
Born November 2nd, 1960 in Isfahan.
Died April 1st, 2024 at 63 years old in Mezzeh (airstrike). [ref]
Françoise Adret
French ballet dancer (1920-2018).
Born August 7th, 1920 in Versailles. [ref]
Died April 1st, 2018 at 97 years old in Chambourcy. [ref]
Břetislav Bakala
Czech conductor, composer and choirmaster (1897-1958).
Born February 12th, 1897 in Fryšták. [ref]
Died April 1st, 1958 at 61 years old in Brno. [ref]
Marie Wagner
American tennis player (1883-1975).
Born February 2nd, 1883 in Freeport.
Died April 1st, 1975 at 92 years old [ref]
Dan Pippin
American basketball player.
Born October 20th, 1926 in St. Louis.
Died April 1st, 1965 at 38 years old in Mexico.
Bob McMillen
Athletics competitor (1928-2007).
Born March 5th, 1928 in Los Angeles.
Died April 1st, 2007 at 79 years old
Ramón Guzmán
Spanish association football player (1907–1954).
Born September 22nd, 1901 in Peniscola.
Died April 1st, 1954 at 52 years old in Barcelona.
Rudolf Lippert
German equestrian (1900–1945).
Born October 29th, 1900 in Leipzig.
Died April 1st, 1945 at 44 years old in Bielefeld.
Nicolae Martinescu
Olympic wrestler.
Born February 24th, 1940 in Vișani.
Died April 1st, 2013 at 73 years old in Bucharest.
Russell Vis
Olympic wrestler.
Born June 22nd, 1900 in Grand Rapids.
Died April 1st, 1990 at 89 years old in San Diego.
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