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June 1st
155 Notable deaths
Helen Keller
American author and activist (1880–1968).
Born June 27th, 1880 in Tuscumbia. [ref]
Died June 1st, 1968 at 87 years old in Easton (disease). [ref]
Adolf Eichmann
German-austrian ss officer and one of the major organizers of the holocaust (1906–1962).
Born March 19th, 1906 in Solingen.
Died June 1st, 1962 at 56 years old in Ramla (hanging). [ref]
Yves Saint Laurent
French fashion designer.
Born August 1st, 1936 in Oran. [ref]
Died June 1st, 2008 at 71 years old in Paris (brain cancer). [ref]
John Dewey
American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer.
Born October 20th, 1859 in Burlington. [ref]
Died June 1st, 1952 at 92 years old in New York City. [ref]
David Ruffin
American singer.
Born January 18th, 1941 in Meridian.
Died June 1st, 1991 at 50 years old in Philadelphia. [ref]
Jose Antonio Reyes
Spanish footballer.
Born September 1st, 1983 in Utrera.
Died June 1st, 2019 at 35 years old in Alcalá de Guadaira (traffic collision). [ref]
Paula Hitler
Younger sister of adolf hitler.
Born January 21st, 1896 in Hafeld.
Died June 1st, 1960 at 64 years old in Berchtesgaden.
Ann B. Davis
American actress (1926-2014).
Born May 3rd, 1926 in Schenectady.
Died June 1st, 2014 at 88 years old in San Antonio (cerebral hemorrhage).
Hansie Cronje
Former south-african cricketer (1969-2002).
Born September 25th, 1969 in Bloemfontein.
Died June 1st, 2002 at 32 years old in Outeniqua Mountains.
George Mikan
American basketball player, coach, commissioner.
Born June 18th, 1924 in Joliet. [ref]
Died June 1st, 2005 at 80 years old in Scottsdale (diabetes). [ref]
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Here is the test to find whether your mission on Earth is finished: if you’re alive, it isn’t. Richard Bach