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August 21st
128 Notable deaths
Frederick Corder
English composer and music teacher.
Born January 26th, 1852 in London. [ref]
Died August 21st, 1932 at 80 years old in London. [ref]
Norma Croker
Australian sprinter (1934-2019).
Born September 11th, 1934 in Brisbane.
Died August 21st, 2019 at 84 years old in Brisbane. [ref]
Fred Martin
Scottish footballer (1929-2013).
Born May 13th, 1929 in Carnoustie. [ref]
Died August 21st, 2013 at 84 years old in Methven. [ref]
Juan José de Amézaga
28th president of uruguay.
Born January 28th, 1881 in Montevideo.
Died August 21st, 1956 at 75 years old in Montevideo.
Martin Löb
German mathematician.
Born March 31st, 1921 in Berlin.
Died August 21st, 2006 at 85 years old in Annen.
Raoul Dautry
French politician, engineer and businessman (1880-1951).
Born September 13th, 1880 in Montluçon. [ref]
Died August 21st, 1951 at 70 years old in Lourmarin. [ref]
Gene Force
Racing driver.
Died August 21st, 1983 at 67 years old in Michigan (myocardial infarction).
Josip Kozarac
Croatian writer (1858-1906).
Born March 18th, 1858 in Vinkovci.
Died August 21st, 1906 at 48 years old in Koprivnica.
Hermann Obrecht
Member of the swiss federal council (1882-1940).
Born March 26th, 1882 in Grenchen.
Died August 21st, 1940 at 58 years old in Bern.
Hans van Abeelen
Dutch behavior geneticist (1936-1998).
Born November 20th, 1936 in Enschede.
Died August 21st, 1998 at 61 years old in Enschede.
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