In the year 1955

358 Notable deaths

Colin Finlayson

Canadian rower (1903-1955).

Born January 24th, 1903 in Lismore.

Died March 11th, 1955 at 52 years old in Kemano.

George Buckley

English cricketer, born 1875.

Born May 20th, 1875 in London.

Died February 14th, 1955 at 79 years old in Shanklin.

Aksel Sørensen

Danish gymnast (1891–1955).

Born October 5th, 1891 in Vig.

Died May 15th, 1955 at 63 years old in Roskilde.

Arthur Shaw

American hurdler (1886-1955).

Born April 28th, 1886 in Joliet.

Died July 18th, 1955 at 69 years old in Altadena.

Marinus van Rekum

Dutch tug of war competitor (1884–1955).

Born February 7th, 1884 in Arnhem.

Died November 16th, 1955 at 71 years old in Arnhem.

Rikard Nordstrøm

Gymnast (1893-1955).

Born April 23rd, 1893 in Copenhagen.

Died February 7th, 1955 at 61 years old in Copenhagen.

John Jarlén

Swedish architect (1880–1955).

Born November 4th, 1880 in Gothenburg.

Died April 18th, 1955 at 74 years old in Gothenburg.

Kristian Hansen

Danish artistic gymnast (1895-1955).

Born January 25th, 1895.

Died June 13th, 1955 at 60 years old

Deaths 351 to 358 of 358

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