Russian chemist.
Born December 22nd, 1850 in Tambov.
Died August 16th, 1910 at 59 years old in Nassau.
Australian tennis player (1970-2016).
Born October 24th, 1970 in Melbourne.
Died August 16th, 2016 at 45 years old in Melbourne (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Danish songwriter, poet (1929-2018).
Born November 7th, 1929 in Vangede.
Died August 16th, 2018 at 88 years old in Sorgenfri.
German-american silent film actor (1872-1958).
Born November 3rd, 1872 in Würzburg.
Died August 16th, 1958 at 85 years old in Hollywood.
German anarchist, failed assassin (1857-1878).
Born May 27th, 1857 in Leipzig.
Died August 16th, 1878 at 21 years old in Berlin (decapitation).
Italian actress (1884-1968).
Born March 31st, 1884 in Naples. [ref]
Died August 16th, 1968 at 84 years old in Naples.
Romanian artist (1871–1956).
Born April 11th, 1871 in Iași.
Died August 16th, 1956 at 85 years old in Bucharest. [ref]
Soviet and russian actor, film director, screenwriter, politician.
Born August 17th, 1941 in Odesa.
Died August 16th, 2020 at 78 years old in Moscow. [ref]
Dutch association football player (1967–2007).
Born November 18th, 1967 in Arnhem.
Died August 16th, 2007 at 39 years old in Marbella. [ref]
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Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once. William Shakespeare