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In the year 1972
537 Notable deaths
Harold Young
American film director and film editor (1897–1972).
Born November 13th, 1897 in Portland.
Died March 3rd, 1972 at 74 years old in Beverly Hills.
Olaf Pedersen
Gymnast (1884-1972).
Born July 6th, 1884 in Denmark.
Died April 6th, 1972 at 87 years old in Denmark.
Ejvind Blach
Danish field hockey player (1895-1972).
Born December 31st, 1895 in Copenhagen.
Died October 1st, 1972 at 76 years old in Frederiksberg.
Bolesław Drewek
Polish rower (1903–1972).
Born November 26th, 1903 in Swornegacie.
Died November 11th, 1972 at 68 years old in Gdańsk.
Oscar Engelstad
Gymnast (1882–1972).
Born November 2nd, 1882 in Christiania.
Died July 17th, 1972 at 89 years old in Oslo.
Alvin Moore
American equestrian and army officer.
Born November 19th, 1891 in Indiana. [ref]
Died November 9th, 1972 at 80 years old in Albuquerque.
Hector Martin
Belgian cyclist (1898–1972).
Born December 26th, 1898 in Roeselare.
Died August 9th, 1972 at 73 years old in Roeselare.
Deaths 531 to 537 of 537
If we lose love and self respect for each other, this is how we finally die. Maya Angelou