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In the year 1970
460 Notable deaths
Iain Macleod
British politician, cabinet minister and contract bridge player (1913-1970).
Born November 11th, 1913 in Skipton.
Died July 20th, 1970 at 56 years old in London.
Alfonso Bialetti
Italian engineer and inventor of the moka pot.
Born June 17th, 1888 in Omegna.
Died December 31st, 1970 at 82 years old in Zagarolo.
John Gunther
American journalist (1901-1970).
Born August 30th, 1901 in Chicago. [ref]
Died May 29th, 1970 at 68 years old in New York City. [ref]
Lonnie Johnson
American blues and jazz singer, guitarist, violinist and songwriter.
Born February 8th, 1899 in New Orleans.
Died June 16th, 1970 at 71 years old in Toronto.
Rose McConnell Long
American politician (1892-1970).
Born April 8th, 1892 in Greensburg.
Died May 27th, 1970 at 78 years old in Boulder.
Marie Pierre Kœnig
French general and politician (1898-1970).
Born October 10th, 1898 in Caen. [ref]
Died September 2nd, 1970 at 71 years old in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
George Szell
American conductor.
Born June 7th, 1897 in Budapest. [ref]
Died July 30th, 1970 at 73 years old in Cleveland (multiple myeloma). [ref]
Sonny Tufts
American actor (1911-1970).
Born July 16th, 1911 in Boston.
Died June 4th, 1970 at 58 years old in Santa Monica (pneumonia).
Alice Hamilton
American physician and toxicologist (1869-1970).
Born February 27th, 1869. [ref]
Died September 22nd, 1970 at 101 years old in Hadlyme North Historic District. [ref]
John Barbirolli
British conductor and cellist (1899-1970).
Born December 2nd, 1899 in London. [ref]
Died July 29th, 1970 at 70 years old in London. [ref]
Deaths 111 to 120 of 460
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