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August 23rd
159 Notable deaths
Henrik Hansen
Danish olympic wrestler (1920-2010).
Died August 23rd, 2010 at 90 years old in New London.
Kai Larsen
Danish botanist (1926-2012).
Born November 15th, 1926 in Hillerød.
Died August 23rd, 2012 at 85 years old in Denmark.
Maiola Kalili
American swimmer, olympic silver medalist (1909-1972).
Born November 3rd, 1909 in Honolulu.
Died August 23rd, 1972 at 62 years old in Los Angeles.
Georg von Braun
Equestrian.
Born March 21st, 1886 in Skara.
Died August 23rd, 1972 at 86 years old in Stockholm.
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]
Øivind Holmsen
Norwegian footballer (1912-1996).
Born April 28th, 1912 in Christiania. [ref]
Died August 23rd, 1996 at 84 years old in Oslo. [ref]
Richard Parke
Bobsledder (1893-1950).
Born December 13th, 1893 in Staten Island.
Died August 23rd, 1950 at 56 years old in St. Moritz.
John Yate Robinson
Field hockey player (1885-1916).
Born August 6th, 1885 in Catford.
Died August 23rd, 1916 at 31 years old in Roehampton.
Yoshiharu Horii
Japanese association football player and manager.
Born March 16th, 1953 in Fujieda.
Died August 23rd, 2025 at 72 years old [ref]
Deaths 141 to 150 of 159
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