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August 15th
165 Notable deaths
Anne Sewell Young
American astronomer (1871-1961).
Born January 2nd, 1871 in Bloomington. [ref]
Died August 15th, 1961 at 90 years old in Claremont. [ref]
Gianni Leoni
Italian motorcycle racer (1915–1951).
Died August 15th, 1951 at 36 years old in Belfast.
Erik Anker
Norwegian sailor and businessperson (1903–1994).
Born October 15th, 1903 in Halden Municipality.
Died August 15th, 1994 at 90 years old in Halden Municipality.
Karel Píč
Czech poet, esperantist, bookwriter and writer (1920–1995).
Born December 6th, 1920 in Litomyšl.
Died August 15th, 1995 at 74 years old in Litomyšl.
Alberto Bertuccelli
Italian footballer (1924-2002).
Born January 14th, 1924 in Viareggio.
Died August 15th, 2002 at 78 years old in Viareggio.
Carl August Kronlund
Olympic curler (1865-1937).
Born August 25th, 1865 in Skövde.
Died August 15th, 1937 at 71 years old in Stockholm.
Miguel Crusafont-Pairó
Spanish paleontologist (1910-1983).
Born October 3rd, 1910 in Sabadell.
Died August 15th, 1983 at 72 years old in Sabadell.
Orrin Upshaw
American tug of war competitor (1874-1937).
Born July 23rd, 1874 in Peoria.
Died August 15th, 1937 at 63 years old in St. Louis.
Maurice Letchford
Canadian wrestler.
Born August 27th, 1908 in Pretoria.
Died August 15th, 1965 at 56 years old in Durban.
Nils Andersson
Swedish association football player (1887-1947).
Born March 10th, 1887 in Haga parish. [ref]
Died August 15th, 1947 at 60 years old in Los Angeles.
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