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August 21st
136 Notable deaths
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.
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.
Alberto González Gonzalito
Paraguayan footballer (1922-2003).
Born November 30th, 1921 in Paraguay. [ref]
Died August 21st, 2003 at 81 years old
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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