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In the year 1962
456 Notable deaths
Helena Kottler Vurnik
Slovenian painter, illustrator, mosaics designer.
Born September 26th, 1882 in Vienna.
Died April 4th, 1962 at 79 years old in Radovljica.
Josep Sastre i Perciba
Spanish association football player (1908-1962).
Born October 13th, 1908 in Barcelona. [ref]
Died June 2nd, 1962 at 53 years old in Barcelona. [ref]
Vladimir Beklemishev
Russian zoologist and entomologist.
Born October 5th, 1890 in Hrodna.
Died September 4th, 1962 at 71 years old in Moscow.
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.
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]
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By becoming deeply aware of our mortality, we intensify our experience of every aspect of life. Robert Greene