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August 29th
159 Notable deaths
John Hansen
Danish rower (1938–2022).
Born October 8th, 1938 in Copenhagen.
Died August 29th, 2022 at 83 years old [ref]
Liisa Suihkonen
Finnish cross-country skier (1943–2025).
Born September 27th, 1943 in Suonenjoki.
Died August 29th, 2025 at 81 years old [ref]
René Bauwens
Belgian water polo player (1894–1959).
Born March 11th, 1894.
Died August 29th, 1959 at 65 years old [ref]
Niels Petersen
Gymnast.
Born July 12th, 1885 in Copenhagen.
Died August 29th, 1961 at 76 years old in Søllerød.
Victor Jörgensen
Boxer.
Born June 12th, 1924 in Hjørring.
Died August 29th, 2001 at 77 years old in Rødovre Municipality.
Vladimir Romashkin
Erzya folklorist, researcher, musician and documentary filmmaker. he also created the musical group toorama..
Born September 6th, 1951 in Ichalki.
Died August 29th, 2002 at 50 years old in Saransk.
Leonard Wery
Field hockey player.
Born March 27th, 1926 in The Hague.
Died August 29th, 2019 at 93 years old in Wassenaar. [ref]
William Wadsworth
Canadian rower (1875–1971).
Born December 17th, 1875 in Toronto.
Died August 29th, 1971 at 95 years old in Toronto.
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