July 9th
161 Notable deaths
Boris Andreyev
Russian cosmonaut (1940–2021).
Born October 6th, 1940 in Moscow.
Died July 9th, 2021 at 80 years old in Korolyov. [ref]
Ismaʿil Sidqi
Egyptian politician (1875–1950).
Born June 15th, 1875 in Alexandria. [ref]
Died July 9th, 1950 at 75 years old in Alexandria.
Hans Jacobson
Olympic medalist in fencing.
Born March 17th, 1947 in Stockholm.
Died July 9th, 1984 at 37 years old in Handen.
Danio Bardi
Italian water polo player.
Born May 23rd, 1937 in Scandicci.
Died July 9th, 1991 at 54 years old in Florence.
John James Shepherd
English tug of war competitor.
Born June 2nd, 1884 in Bicknor.
Died July 9th, 1954 at 70 years old in Aston.
Jacqueline Mazéas
French athlete (1920–2012).
Born October 10th, 1920 in Denain.
Died July 9th, 2012 at 91 years old in Darnétal. [ref]
Roger Mathis
Swiss footballer (1921-2015).
Born April 4th, 1921 in Chavannes-près-Renens.
Died July 9th, 2015 at 94 years old in Féchy. [ref]
Jerzy Leszczyński
Polish actor.
Born February 6th, 1884 in Warsaw.
Died July 9th, 1959 at 75 years old in Warsaw.
Mário de Noronha
Fencer.
Born January 15th, 1885 in Lapa.
Died July 9th, 1973 at 88 years old in São Sebastião da Pedreira.
José Puig Puig
Footballer.
Born February 22nd, 1922 in Sant Martí de Llémena. [ref]
Died July 9th, 1997 at 75 years old in Salt.
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