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July 20th
152 Notable deaths
Cesare Emiliani
Italian-american scientist, geologist, micropaleontologist, and founder of paleoceanography.
Born December 8th, 1922 in Bologna.
Died July 20th, 1995 at 72 years old in Palm Beach Gardens. [ref]
Will Marion Cook
African american composer and violinist.
Born January 27th, 1869 in Washington, D.C.. [ref]
Died July 20th, 1944 at 75 years old in New York City (heart disease, pancreatic cancer). [ref]
Carter DeHaven
Actor, director, writer.
Born October 5th, 1886 in Chicago.
Died July 20th, 1977 at 90 years old in Los Angeles.
Linda Stirling
American model and actress (1921-1997).
Born October 11th, 1921 in Long Beach.
Died July 20th, 1997 at 75 years old in Studio City (cancer).
Mirko Novosel
Basketball player and coach.
Born June 30th, 1938 in Zagreb.
Died July 20th, 2023 at 85 years old in Zagreb. [ref]
Françoise Arnoul
French actress.
Born June 3rd, 1931 in Constantine. [ref]
Died July 20th, 2021 at 90 years old in 16th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Mitsuo Matayoshi
Japanese perennial candidate and messiah claimant (1944-2018).
Born February 5th, 1944 in Ginowan.
Died July 20th, 2018 at 74 years old (pneumonia). [ref]
Ilaria Occhini
Italian actress (1934-2019).
Born March 28th, 1934 in Florence.
Died July 20th, 2019 at 85 years old in Rome.
Princess Elisabeth of Anhalt
German princess (1857-1933).
Born September 7th, 1857 in Wörlitz.
Died July 20th, 1933 at 75 years old in Neustrelitz.
Elio Fiorucci
Italian fashion designer and businessperson.
Born June 10th, 1935 in Milan.
Died July 20th, 2015 at 80 years old in Milan.
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