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In the year 1976
548 Notable deaths
Maurice Dobb
British economist (1900-1976).
Born July 24th, 1900 in London. [ref]
Died August 17th, 1976 at 76 years old in Cambridge. [ref]
Edward Burra
English painter, draughtsman, and printmaker (1905-1976).
Born March 29th, 1905 in South Kensington.
Died October 22nd, 1976 at 71 years old in Hastings.
Pinhas Lavon
Israeli politician (1904-1976).
Born July 12th, 1904 in Kopychyntsi. [ref]
Died January 24th, 1976 at 71 years old
Paul Dehn
English screenwriter (1912-1976).
Born November 5th, 1912 in Manchester.
Died September 30th, 1976 at 63 years old in Chelsea.
William A. Blakley
American politician (1898–1976).
Born November 17th, 1898 in Miami Station.
Died January 5th, 1976 at 77 years old in Dallas.
Traugott Herr
German general (1890-1976).
Born September 16th, 1890 in Weferlingen.
Died April 13th, 1976 at 85 years old in Achterwehr.
José María Arizmendiarrieta
Catholic priest.
Born April 22nd, 1915 in Markina-Xemein.
Died November 29th, 1976 at 61 years old in Arrasate/Mondragón.
Winston Hibler
American screenwriter, film producer, director and narrator (1910-1976).
Born October 8th, 1910 in Harrisburg.
Died August 8th, 1976 at 65 years old in Burbank.
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