August 28th
142 Notable deaths
Edmond Privat
Francophone swiss esperantist, historian, university professor, author, journalist and peace activist (1889-1962).
Born August 17th, 1889 in Geneva.
Died August 28th, 1962 at 73 years old in Rolle.
Virginie Hériot
Sailor.
Died August 28th, 1932 at 42 years old in Arcachon (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Ivan Ivančić
Croatian shot putter and athletics coach (1937-2014).
Born December 6th, 1937 in Grabovica, Tomislavgrad.
Died August 28th, 2014 at 76 years old in Zagreb.
Daniel Norling
Gymnast and equestrian.
Born January 16th, 1888 in Stockholm.
Died August 28th, 1958 at 70 years old in Malmö.
Phil Cade
American racecar driver.
Born June 12th, 1916 in Charles City.
Died August 28th, 2001 at 85 years old in Winchester.
Iryna Glibko
Ukrainian handball player.
Born February 18th, 1990 in Odesa.
Died August 28th, 2024 at 34 years old in Râmnicu Vâlcea (breast cancer). [ref]
Charles Platon
French politician (1886-1944).
Born September 19th, 1886 in Pujols.
Died August 28th, 1944 at 57 years old in Valojoulx (gunshot wound).
Erik Tuxen
Danish musician.
Born July 4th, 1902 in Mannheim.
Died August 28th, 1957 at 55 years old in Copenhagen.
Margaret Clay Ferguson
American botanist and botanical collector (1863-1951).
Born August 20th, 1863 in Orleans. [ref]
Died August 28th, 1951 at 88 years old in San Diego.
Edward Hennig
American gymnast (1879-1960).
Born October 13th, 1879 in Cleveland.
Died August 28th, 1960 at 80 years old in Cleveland.
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