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In the year 1947
435 Notable deaths
Evelyn ypk
Subject of iconic suicide photo (1923-1947) sexual.
Born September 20th, 1923 in Berkeley.
Died May 1st, 1947 at 23 years old in Manhattan (falling).
G.H. Hardy
British mathematician (1877–1947).
Born February 7th, 1877 in Cranleigh. [ref]
Died December 1st, 1947 at 70 years old in Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital. [ref]
Alfred North Whitehead
English mathematician and philosopher (1861–1947).
Born February 15th, 1861 in Ramsgate.
Died December 30th, 1947 at 86 years old in Cambridge.
Frances Cleveland
First lady of the united states (1864-1947).
Born July 21st, 1864 in Buffalo.
Died October 29th, 1947 at 83 years old in Baltimore.
Fiorello H. La Guardia
American politician; 99th mayor of new york city (1934–45).
Born December 11th, 1882 in New York City.
Died September 20th, 1947 at 64 years old in New York City (pancreatic cancer).
Willa Cather
American writer (1873–1947).
Born December 7th, 1873 in Gore.
Died April 24th, 1947 at 73 years old in Manhattan (cerebral hemorrhage).
George II of Greece
King of greece (1890-1947).
Born August 1st, 1890 in Tatoi Palace.
Died April 1st, 1947 at 56 years old in Athens.
Josh Gibson
American hall of fame baseball player (1911–1947).
Born December 21st, 1911 in Buena Vista.
Died January 20th, 1947 at 35 years old in Pittsburgh (stroke).
Aung San
Burmese revolutionary leader (1915-1947).
Born February 13th, 1915 in Natmauk.
Died July 19th, 1947 at 32 years old in Yangon.
Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten
Swedish prince (1906-1947); father of carl xvi gustaf of sweden.
Born April 22nd, 1906 in Stockholm Palace. [ref]
Died January 26th, 1947 at 40 years old in Copenhagen Airport (aviation accident). [ref]
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Take nothing for granted. Keep in mind that it can come at anytime. Even today. Maxime Lagacé