August 16th
172 Notable deaths
René Duverger
French weightlifter.
Born January 30th, 1911 in 18th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died August 16th, 1983 at 72 years old in Caen. [ref]
Lina Merlin
Italian politician (1887-1979).
Born October 15th, 1887 in Pozzonovo.
Died August 16th, 1979 at 91 years old in Padua. [ref]
Bruno Monti
Cyclist.
Born June 12th, 1930 in Albano Laziale.
Died August 16th, 2011 at 81 years old in Albano Laziale. [ref]
William Cowhig
Gymnast (1887-1964).
Born April 5th, 1887 in Maesteg.
Died August 16th, 1964 at 77 years old in Rugby.
Carl Klæth
Gymnast.
Born July 3rd, 1887 in Steinkjer.
Died August 16th, 1966 at 79 years old in Steinkjer.
Mario Majoni
Italian water polo player.
Born May 27th, 1910 in Quarto dei Mille.
Died August 16th, 1985 at 75 years old in Genoa.
Gratsian Botev
Canoe racer (1928-1981).
Born December 12th, 1928 in Luga.
Died August 16th, 1981 at 52 years old in Saint Petersburg.
Paul Pedersen
Norwegian gymnast (1886–1948).
Born September 18th, 1886 in Halden Municipality.
Died August 16th, 1948 at 61 years old in Halden Municipality.
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 Yü Pin
Chinese cardinal (1901-1978).
Born April 13th, 1901 in Lanxi County. [ref]
Died August 16th, 1978 at 77 years old in Rome (myocardial infarction).
Deaths 161 to 170 of 172
Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams