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July 20th
Top causes of death
| 10 | Myocardial Infarction |
| 9 | Cancer |
| 4 | Gunshot Wound |
| 3 | Kidney Failure |
| 3 | Tuberculosis |
Top death places
| 6 | New York City |
| 5 | Moscow |
| 5 | Paris |
| 5 | London |
| 4 | Rome |
Top 5 notable deaths.
Bruce Lee
Hong kong–american martial artist and actor (1940–1973).
Born November 27th, 1940 in San Francisco Chinese Hospital. [ref]
Died July 20th, 1973 at 32 years old in Kowloon Tong (cerebral edema). [ref]
Chester Bennington
American singer, songwriter and musician (1976–2017).
Born March 20th, 1976 in Phoenix.
Died July 20th, 2017 at 41 years old in Palos Verdes Estates (hanging to death). [ref]
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
American actor (1970–2025).
Born August 18th, 1970 in Jersey City.
Died July 20th, 2025 at 54 years old in Limón (drowning). [ref]
Tammy Faye Messner
American evangelist (1942-2007).
Born March 7th, 1942 in International Falls.
Died July 20th, 2007 at 65 years old in Loch Lloyd (lung cancer, colorectal cancer).
Pancho Villa
Mexican revolutionary (1878-1923).
Born June 5th, 1878 in San Juan del Río del Centauro del Norte.
Died July 20th, 1923 at 45 years old in Hidalgo del Parral (gunshot wound).
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Top birth places
| 7 | Moscow |
| 5 | London |
| 5 | New York City |
| 4 | Birmingham |
| 4 | Berlin |
A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live. Lao Tzu