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August 4th
134 Notable deaths
Frances E. Allen
American computer scientist (1932-2020).
Born August 4th, 1932 in Peru. [ref]
Died August 4th, 2020 at 88 years old in Schenectady (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Salama Musa
Egyptian newspaper editor.
Born February 4th, 1887 in Cairo.
Died August 4th, 1958 at 71 years old in Cairo.
Leo Deutsch
Russian politician (1855–1941).
Born September 26th, 1855 in Tulchyn.
Died August 4th, 1941 at 85 years old in Moscow.
Vladimir Rebikov
Russian composer.
Born May 31st, 1866 in Krasnoyarsk. [ref]
Died August 4th, 1920 at 54 years old in Yalta. [ref]
Alfred Maurer
American artist (1868-1932).
Born April 21st, 1868 in New York City. [ref]
Died August 4th, 1932 at 64 years old in New York City.
Alberto Franchetti
Italian opera composer (1860–1942).
Born September 18th, 1860 in Turin.
Died August 4th, 1942 at 81 years old in Viareggio.
Norina Matchabelli
Actress.
Born March 3rd, 1880 in Florence.
Died August 4th, 1957 at 77 years old in Myrtle Beach (disease).
Alfred Nakache
French swimmer and water polo player (1915-1983).
Born November 18th, 1915 in Constantine.
Died August 4th, 1983 at 67 years old in Sète, Cerbère.
Renato Ruggiero
Italian politician (1930-2013).
Born April 9th, 1930 in Naples.
Died August 4th, 2013 at 83 years old in Milan.
Enrique Angelelli
Catholic bishop (1923–1976).
Born July 17th, 1923 in Córdoba.
Died August 4th, 1976 at 53 years old in Punta de los Llanos.
Deaths 71 to 80 of 134
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