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August 16th
178 Notable deaths
Martim Mércio da Silveira
Brazilian footballer (1911-1972).
Died August 16th, 1972 at 61 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
Mario Majoni
Italian water polo player.
Born May 27th, 1910 in Quarto dei Mille.
Died August 16th, 1985 at 75 years old in Genoa.
Hector Tiberghien
Belgian cyclist (1890-1951).
Born February 18th, 1890 in Wattrelos.
Died August 16th, 1951 at 61 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
Gratsian Botev
Canoe racer (1928-1981).
Born December 12th, 1928 in Luga.
Died August 16th, 1981 at 52 years old in Saint Petersburg.
Carl Klæth
Gymnast.
Born July 3rd, 1887 in Steinkjer.
Died August 16th, 1966 at 79 years old in Steinkjer.
Julien Schepens
Belgian road bicycle racer (1935–2006).
Born December 19th, 1935 in Anzegem. [ref]
Died August 16th, 2006 at 70 years old in Nokere.
Paul Pedersen
Norwegian gymnast (1886–1948).
Born September 18th, 1886 in Halden Municipality.
Died August 16th, 1948 at 61 years old in Halden Municipality.
Giuliano Nostini
Fencer (1912–1983).
Born October 3rd, 1912 in Rome.
Died August 16th, 1983 at 70 years old in Brixen.
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