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August 21st
141 Notable deaths
Hana Ponická
Slovak politician.
Born July 15th, 1922 in Halič. [ref]
Died August 21st, 2007 at 85 years old in Banská Bystrica. [ref]
Oscar Plattner
Swiss bicycle racer and track cyclist (1922-2002).
Born February 17th, 1922 in Tschappina.
Died August 21st, 2002 at 80 years old in Zürich.
Henry Dafel
South african sprinter (1889–1947).
Born January 8th, 1889 in Pretoria. [ref]
Died August 21st, 1947 at 58 years old in New South Wales. [ref]
Ernst Künz
Austrian footballer (1912-1944).
Born February 23rd, 1912.
Died August 21st, 1944 at 32 years old
Katherine Cameron
British artist (1874-1965).
Born February 26th, 1874 in Glasgow.
Died August 21st, 1965 at 91 years old in Edinburgh. [ref]
Henrik Østervold
Sailor (1878-1957).
Born January 13th, 1878 in Austevoll Municipality.
Died August 21st, 1957 at 79 years old in Fana.
Marcel Cadolle
Road bicycle racer.
Born December 21st, 1885 in 3rd arrondissement of Paris.
Died August 21st, 1956 at 70 years old in 17th arrondissement of Paris.
Olav Hagen
Norwegian cross country skier.
Born November 28th, 1921 in Vingrom.
Died August 21st, 2013 at 91 years old in Lillehammer.
Sven Höglund
Swedish racing cyclist (1910-1995).
Born October 23rd, 1910 in Vendel.
Died August 21st, 1995 at 84 years old in Upplands Väsby.
Jean Pierre Marie Orchampt
Roman catholic bishop (1923-2021).
Born December 9th, 1923 in Vesoul.
Died August 21st, 2021 at 97 years old in Angers. [ref]
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