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In the year 1962
495 Notable deaths
Noel Purcell
British and irish water polo player.
Born November 15th, 1891 in Dublin.
Died January 31st, 1962 at 70 years old in Dún Laoghaire.
Paul McDowell
American rower (1905–1962).
Born January 17th, 1905 in Philadelphia.
Died August 14th, 1962 at 57 years old in Philadelphia.
Harry Dickason
Gymnast (1890-1962).
Born April 16th, 1890 in Harrogate.
Died January 21st, 1962 at 71 years old in Birmingham.
Oscar Olson
American sportsperson (1878–1962).
Born October 7th, 1878 in Wisconsin.
Died December 5th, 1962 at 84 years old in Wisconsin. [ref]
Vladimir Beklemishev
Russian zoologist and entomologist.
Born October 5th, 1890 in Hrodna.
Died September 4th, 1962 at 71 years old in Moscow.
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