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In the year 1973
568 Notable deaths
Claes Gill
Norwegian writer, director and actor (1910-1973).
Born October 13th, 1910 in Odda.
Died June 11th, 1973 at 62 years old in Oslo.
Erich Srbek
Czech footballer (1908-1973).
Born June 4th, 1908 in Prague.
Died February 24th, 1973 at 64 years old
Renato Anselmi
Fencer (1891–1973).
Born October 26th, 1891 in Marigliano.
Died October 3rd, 1973 at 81 years old in Genoa.
Ernst Casparsson
Equestrian (1886-1973).
Born November 15th, 1886 in Krokek.
Died September 7th, 1973 at 86 years old in Norrköping.
Eddie Murphy
American speed skater (1905-1973).
Born February 1st, 1905 in La Crosse.
Died September 20th, 1973 at 68 years old in Bellwood.
Octavio Díaz
Argentine footballer (1900-1973).
Born October 7th, 1900 in Argentina.
Died November 11th, 1973 at 73 years old in Rosario.
Alexander Vyssotsky
Astronomer.
Born May 23rd, 1888 in Moscow.
Died December 31st, 1973 at 85 years old in Winter Park.
Anton Collin
Finnish cross-country skier and cyclist.
Born October 12th, 1891 in Pihlajavesi.
Died May 31st, 1973 at 81 years old in Ähtäri.
Herman Zanstra
Dutch astronomer (1894–1972).
Born November 3rd, 1894 in Heerenveen.
Died October 2nd, 1973 at 78 years old in Haarlem.
Evert Bulder
Dutch footballer (1894-1973).
Born December 24th, 1894 in Groningen.
Died April 21st, 1973 at 78 years old in Heerenveen.
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