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In the year 1969
478 Notable deaths
Kurt Blome
German politician (1894-1969); high-ranking nazi scientist; deputy reich health leader.
Born January 31st, 1894 in Bielefeld.
Died October 10th, 1969 at 75 years old in Dortmund.
Alan Mowbray
British actor.
Born August 18th, 1896 in London. [ref]
Died March 25th, 1969 at 72 years old in Hollywood (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Eduardo Chivambo Mondlane
Mozambican politician (1920-1969).
Born June 20th, 1920 in Manjacaze.
Died February 3rd, 1969 at 48 years old in Dar es Salaam (explosion). [ref]
Arthur Friedenreich
Brazilian footballer (1892-1969).
Born July 18th, 1892 in São Paulo.
Died September 6th, 1969 at 77 years old in São Paulo.
Magic Sam
American chicago blues musician (1937-1969).
Born February 14th, 1937 in Grenada.
Died December 1st, 1969 at 32 years old in Chicago (myocardial infarction).
Hugh Williams
Actor (1904-1969).
Born March 6th, 1904 in Bexhill-on-Sea.
Died December 12th, 1969 at 65 years old in London (cancer).
Ben Shahn
Lithuanian painter and photographer.
Born September 12th, 1898 in Kaunas. [ref]
Died March 14th, 1969 at 70 years old in New York City. [ref]
Max Eastman
American writer (1883-1969).
Born January 4th, 1883 in Canandaigua.
Died March 25th, 1969 at 86 years old in Bridgetown.
Lucien Bianchi
Belgian racing driver (1934-1969).
Born November 10th, 1934 in Milan.
Died March 30th, 1969 at 34 years old in Le Mans.
Harry Hammond Hess
United states admiral, geologist (1906-1969).
Born May 24th, 1906 in New York City.
Died August 25th, 1969 at 63 years old in Woods Hole (myocardial infarction).
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Death commences too early – almost before you’re half-acquainted with life – you meet the other. Tennessee Williams