July 13th
171 Notable deaths
Seretse Khama
First president of botswana (1921–1980).
Born July 1st, 1921 in Serowe.
Died July 13th, 1980 at 59 years old in Gaborone (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
George Steinbrenner
American businessman, major league baseball team owner (1930-2010).
Born July 4th, 1930 in Rocky River.
Died July 13th, 2010 at 80 years old in Tampa (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Joan Sebastian
Mexican singer-songwriter (1951-2015).
Born April 8th, 1951 in Juliantla.
Died July 13th, 2015 at 64 years old in Guerrero (bone cancer).
Ruth Ellis
British murderer and last woman to be executed in the united kingdom.
Born October 9th, 1926 in Rhyl.
Died July 13th, 1955 at 28 years old in London (hanging).
Liu Xiaobo
Chinese literary critic, writer, professor, and human rights activist.
Born December 28th, 1955 in Changchun.
Died July 13th, 2017 at 61 years old in First Hospital of China Medical University (liver cancer). [ref]
Red Buttons
American comedian and actor (1919-2006).
Born February 5th, 1919 in Manhattan. [ref]
Died July 13th, 2006 at 87 years old in Century City (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Alfred Stieglitz
American photographer.
Born January 1st, 1864 in Hoboken. [ref]
Died July 13th, 1946 at 82 years old in New York City. [ref]
Davey Allison
American racecar driver.
Born February 25th, 1961 in Hollywood.
Died July 13th, 1993 at 32 years old in Birmingham.
Tommy Lucchese
American mobster.
Born December 1st, 1899 in Palermo.
Died July 13th, 1967 at 67 years old in Long Island (brain cancer).
Joy Davidman
American poet.
Born April 18th, 1915 in New York City.
Died July 13th, 1960 at 45 years old in Oxford (bone cancer).
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The hardest thing you overcome are the ones that give the most meaning. Maxime Lagacé