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June 5th
160 Notable deaths
Ronald Reagan
President of the united states from 1981 to 1989.
Born February 6th, 1911 in Tampico. [ref]
Died June 5th, 2004 at 93 years old in Bel Air (Alzheimer's disease, pneumonia). [ref]
Kate Spade
American fashion designer (1962-2018).
Born December 24th, 1962 in Kansas City.
Died June 5th, 2018 at 55 years old in Manhattan (hanging to death). [ref]
Robert Hanssen
Fbi agent who spied for soviet and russian intelligence services.
Born April 18th, 1944 in Chicago.
Died June 5th, 2023 at 79 years old in United States Penitentiary, Florence ADMAX. [ref]
Conway Twitty
American country music singer.
Born September 1st, 1933 in Friars Point. [ref]
Died June 5th, 1993 at 59 years old in Springfield (abdominal aortic aneurysm). [ref]
Adrian Carton de Wiart
Recipient of the victoria cross.
Born May 5th, 1880 in Brussels metropolitan area. [ref]
Died June 5th, 1963 at 83 years old in County Cork. [ref]
O. Henry
American short story writer (1862–1910).
Born September 11th, 1862 in Greensboro.
Died June 5th, 1910 at 47 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Antonio Luna
Philippine researcher, reformist, military general and statesman (1866–1899).
Born October 29th, 1866 in San Nicolas.
Died June 5th, 1899 at 32 years old in Cabanatuan.
Dee Dee Ramone
American bassist (1951–2002).
Born September 18th, 1951 in Fort Lee.
Died June 5th, 2002 at 50 years old in Hollywood (opioid overdose).
Horatio Kitchener
British army general and colonial administrator.
Born June 24th, 1850 in Ballylongford. [ref]
Died June 5th, 1916 at 65 years old in North Sea (killed in action). [ref]
Mel Tormé
American recording artist (1925–1999).
Born September 13th, 1925 in Chicago.
Died June 5th, 1999 at 73 years old in Los Angeles (stroke).
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