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August 12th
161 Notable deaths
Gustaf Carlsson
Swedish football player (1894-1942).
Born July 22nd, 1894 in Stockholm. [ref]
Died August 12th, 1942 at 48 years old in Stockholm. [ref]
Georgi Raykov
Bulgarian wrestler (1953-2006).
Born October 18th, 1953 in Sofia.
Died August 12th, 2006 at 52 years old in Koprivshtitsa (myocardial infarction).
Thomas Johnson
Cyclist (1886–1966).
Born December 30th, 1886 in Fulham. [ref]
Died August 12th, 1966 at 79 years old in London Borough of Bromley.
Vibeke Lunde
Norwegian sailor (1921–1962).
Born March 21st, 1921 in Christiania.
Died August 12th, 1962 at 41 years old in Oslo.
Hermann Struve
Baltic german astronomer (1854–1920).
Born October 3rd, 1854 in Pulkovo.
Died August 12th, 1920 at 65 years old in Bad Herrenalb.
Fritz Schmidt
German field hockey player (1943–2024).
Born March 19th, 1943 in Mainz.
Died August 12th, 2024 at 81 years old in Rüsselsheim am Main. [ref]
James Stewart
Basketball player from canada.
Born July 10th, 1910 in Kingsville.
Died August 12th, 1990 at 80 years old in Windsor.
Bjarne Andersson
Cross-country skier.
Born April 28th, 1940 in Motala.
Died August 12th, 2004 at 64 years old in Mora. [ref]
Massinet Sorcinelli
Basketball player.
Born February 27th, 1922 in São Paulo.
Died August 12th, 1971 at 49 years old
Deaths 141 to 150 of 161
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