August 16th
171 Notable deaths
Benny Andersen
Danish songwriter, poet (1929-2018).
Born November 7th, 1929 in Vangede.
Died August 16th, 2018 at 88 years old in Sorgenfri.
Mauritz von Wiktorin
German general and knight's cross recipients.
Born August 13th, 1883 in Hainburg an der Donau.
Died August 16th, 1956 at 73 years old in Nuremberg.
Andrew Florent
Australian tennis player (1970-2016).
Born October 24th, 1970 in Melbourne.
Died August 16th, 2016 at 45 years old in Melbourne (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Duško Radović
Serbian poet (1922-1984).
Born November 29th, 1922 in Niš. [ref]
Died August 16th, 1984 at 61 years old in Belgrade. [ref]
Ljubiša Broćić
Serbian footballer (1911-1995).
Born October 3rd, 1911 in Belgrade.
Died August 16th, 1995 at 83 years old in Belgrade.
Luigi Zampa
Italian film director (1905-1991).
Born January 2nd, 1905 in Rome. [ref]
Died August 16th, 1991 at 86 years old in Rome. [ref]
Howie Shannon
American basketball player (1923-1995).
Born June 10th, 1923 in Manhattan.
Died August 16th, 1995 at 72 years old in Plano (lung cancer).
Constantin Fahlberg
Russian chemist.
Born December 22nd, 1850 in Tambov.
Died August 16th, 1910 at 59 years old in Nassau.
Tina Pica
Italian actress (1884-1968).
Born March 31st, 1884 in Naples. [ref]
Died August 16th, 1968 at 84 years old in Naples.
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved