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August 17th
170 Notable deaths
Gao Gang
Chinese politician (1905-1954).
Born October 25th, 1905 in Hengshan District.
Died August 17th, 1954 at 48 years old in Beijing (intoxication).
David McReynolds
American activist (1929-2018).
Born October 25th, 1929 in Los Angeles.
Died August 17th, 2018 at 88 years old in New York City (falling from height).
Karol J. Bobko
American astronaut (1937–2023).
Born December 23rd, 1937 in Brooklyn.
Died August 17th, 2023 at 85 years old in Half Moon Bay. [ref]
Billy Fiske
American bobsledder and pilot (1911-1940).
Born June 4th, 1911 in Brooklyn.
Died August 17th, 1940 at 29 years old in Chichester (killed in action).
Gualtiero Jacopetti
Italian film director.
Born September 4th, 1919 in Barga. [ref]
Died August 17th, 2011 at 91 years old in Rome. [ref]
Maurice Dobb
British economist (1900-1976).
Born July 24th, 1900 in London. [ref]
Died August 17th, 1976 at 76 years old in Cambridge. [ref]
Howard Koch
American screenwriter (1901-1995).
Born December 12th, 1901 in New York City.
Died August 17th, 1995 at 93 years old in Kingston.
Florent Schmitt
French composer (1870-1958).
Born September 28th, 1870 in Blâmont.
Died August 17th, 1958 at 87 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
Hans-Dietrich von Tiesenhausen
German world war ii u-boat commander.
Born February 22nd, 1913 in Riga.
Died August 17th, 2000 at 87 years old in Vancouver.
Jean Barraqué
French composer (1928-1973).
Born January 17th, 1928 in Puteaux.
Died August 17th, 1973 at 45 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris.
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