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In the year 1960
436 Notable deaths
Edward Hennig
American gymnast (1879-1960).
Born October 13th, 1879 in Cleveland.
Died August 28th, 1960 at 80 years old in Cleveland.
André Berthomieu
French film director.
Born February 16th, 1903 in Rouen. [ref]
Died April 10th, 1960 at 57 years old in Vineuil-Saint-Firmin. [ref]
Dimitrana Ivanova
Bulgarian teacher and journalist.
Born February 1st, 1881 in Ruse.
Died May 29th, 1960 at 79 years old in Sofia.
Agustín Sancho
Association footballer (1896-1960).
Born July 18th, 1896 in Benlloc.
Died August 25th, 1960 at 64 years old in Barcelona.
Prince Ferdinand Pius, Duke of Calabria
Italian prince.
Born July 25th, 1869 in Rome. [ref]
Died January 7th, 1960 at 90 years old in Lindau. [ref]
Lewis Sheldon
American triple jumper.
Born June 9th, 1874 in Rutland.
Died February 18th, 1960 at 85 years old in Biarritz.
Gustaf Lindblom
Athletics competitor (1891-1960).
Born December 3rd, 1891 in Kristinehamns. [ref]
Died April 26th, 1960 at 68 years old in Johannes parish. [ref]
Louis Wagner
French racecar driver (1882-1960).
Born February 5th, 1882 in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais.
Died March 13th, 1960 at 78 years old in Montlhéry.
Per Hallström
Swedish writer (1866-1960).
Born September 29th, 1866 in Klara Church Parish.
Died February 18th, 1960 at 93 years old in Nacka församling.
Vicente Piera
Spanish footballer (1903-1960).
Born June 11th, 1903 in Barcelona.
Died June 13th, 1960 at 57 years old in Barcelona.
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