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August 13th
148 Notable deaths
Carolyn S. Shoemaker
American astronomer, researcher and university teacher.
Born June 24th, 1929 in Gallup.
Died August 13th, 2021 at 92 years old in Flagstaff. [ref]
António de Spínola
President of portugal (1910-1996).
Born April 11th, 1910 in Estremoz. [ref]
Died August 13th, 1996 at 86 years old in Lisbon (pulmonary embolism). [ref]
Hayato Ikeda
Prime minister of japan (1899-1965).
Born December 3rd, 1899 in Yoshina.
Died August 13th, 1965 at 65 years old in Tokyo (pneumonia, laryngeal cancer).
J. Stuart Blackton
American filmmaker and cartoonist (1875-1941).
Born January 5th, 1875 in Sheffield.
Died August 13th, 1941 at 66 years old in Hollywood (struck by vehicle).
Jaime Garzon Forero.
Colombian comedian, journalist, politician, and peace activist (1960-1999).
Born October 24th, 1960 in Bogotá.
Died August 13th, 1999 at 38 years old
Eduard Buchner
German chemist (1907 nobel prize).
Born May 20th, 1860 in Munich. [ref]
Died August 13th, 1917 at 57 years old in Focșani. [ref]
Nadia Toffa
Italian journalist (1979–2019).
Born June 10th, 1979 in Brescia. [ref]
Died August 13th, 2019 at 40 years old in Brescia (brain cancer). [ref]
Gino Strada
Italian physician (1948-2021).
Born April 21st, 1948 in Sesto San Giovanni. [ref]
Died August 13th, 2021 at 73 years old in Honfleur (heart failure). [ref]
Frank Selvy
American basketball player-coach.
Born November 9th, 1932 in Corbin.
Died August 13th, 2024 at 91 years old in Simpsonville. [ref]
Patricia Bredin
British actress, singer (1935–2023).
Born February 14th, 1935 in Kingston upon Hull. [ref]
Died August 13th, 2023 at 88 years old in Nova Scotia. [ref]
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