May 16th
151 Notable deaths
Carmen Berenguer
Chilean poet (1946–2024).
Born September 9th, 1946 in Santiago.
Died May 16th, 2024 at 77 years old in Santiago. [ref]
William Hammond Wright
American astronomer (1871-1959).
Born November 4th, 1871 in San Francisco.
Died May 16th, 1959 at 87 years old in San Jose.
Salcia Landmann
Jewish writer (1911-2002).
Born November 18th, 1911 in Zhovkva.
Died May 16th, 2002 at 90 years old in St. Gallen.
Fernando Claudín
Spanish communist and historian.
Born August 21st, 1915 in Zaragoza.
Died May 16th, 1990 at 74 years old in Madrid. [ref]
Collier Cudmore
Australian politician and rower (1885-1971).
Born June 13th, 1885 in Avoca.
Died May 16th, 1971 at 85 years old in North Adelaide.
Vito Favero
Italian racing cyclist (1932–2014).
Born October 21st, 1932 in Sarmede.
Died May 16th, 2014 at 81 years old in Sarmede.
Pat McDonald
American shot putter.
Born July 26th, 1878 in Doonbeg. [ref]
Died May 16th, 1954 at 75 years old in New York City.
Pierino Favalli
Cyclist (1914-1986).
Born May 1st, 1914 in Zanengo.
Died May 16th, 1986 at 72 years old in Cremona.
Harry Sundberg
Swedish footballer (1898-1945).
Born January 9th, 1898 in Stockholm.
Died May 16th, 1945 at 47 years old in Stockholm.
Sándor Katona
Association footballer (1943-2009).
Born February 21st, 1943 in Budapest.
Died May 16th, 2009 at 66 years old in Budapest. [ref]
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We are born from a quiet sleep, and we die to a calm awakening. Zhuangzi