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August 23rd
170 Notable deaths
José Luis Álvarez Álvarez
Spanish politician and diplomat (1930-2023).
Born April 4th, 1930 in Madrid.
Died August 23rd, 2023 at 93 years old in Cartagena. [ref]
Enrique García
Argentine footballer (1912-1969).
Born November 20th, 1912 in Santa Fe.
Died August 23rd, 1969 at 56 years old in Santa Fe.
Henrik Hansen
Danish olympic wrestler (1920-2010).
Died August 23rd, 2010 at 90 years old in New London.
Georg von Braun
Equestrian.
Born March 21st, 1886 in Skara.
Died August 23rd, 1972 at 86 years old in Stockholm.
Øivind Holmsen
Norwegian footballer (1912-1996).
Born April 28th, 1912 in Christiania. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 1996 at 84 years old in Oslo. [ref]
Léon Devos
Belgian racing cyclist.
Born January 17th, 1896 in Ardooie.
Died August 23rd, 1963 at 67 years old in Ardooie.
Richard Parke
Bobsledder (1893-1950).
Born December 13th, 1893 in Staten Island.
Died August 23rd, 1950 at 56 years old in St. Moritz.
Maurice Buret
French military officer and equestrian (1909-2003).
Born May 21st, 1909 in Sèvres. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 2003 at 94 years old in Septeuil. [ref]
Yoshiharu Horii
Japanese association football player and manager.
Born March 16th, 1953 in Fujieda.
Died August 23rd, 2025 at 72 years old [ref]
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