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In the year 1976
521 Notable deaths
Renato Petronio
Italian rower.
Born February 5th, 1891 in Piran.
Died April 9th, 1976 at 85 years old in Portogruaro.
Segundo Durandal
Bolivian footballer (1912-1976).
Born March 17th, 1912 in Bolivia.
Died January 12th, 1976 at 63 years old in Bolivia.
John Badcock
British rower.
Born January 17th, 1903 in West Ham.
Died May 29th, 1976 at 73 years old in Petersfield.
Hans Theilig
German handball player.
Born August 12th, 1914 in Hamburg.
Died October 6th, 1976 at 62 years old in Hamburg.
Giovanni Gozzi
Olympic wrestler (1902–1976).
Born October 19th, 1902 in Milan.
Died August 11th, 1976 at 73 years old in Imperia.
Axel Wikström
Cross-country skier.
Born September 29th, 1907 in Skellefteå parish.
Died June 16th, 1976 at 68 years old in Skellefteå parish.
Harry Wyld
English racing cyclist.
Born June 5th, 1900 in Mansfield.
Died April 5th, 1976 at 75 years old in Derby.
Efrem Forni
Italian cardinal.
Born January 10th, 1889 in Milan.
Died February 26th, 1976 at 87 years old in Rome.
Ruggero Ferrario
Italian track cyclist (1897-1976), 1920 olympic gold team pursuit.
Born October 7th, 1897 in Milan. [ref]
Died April 5th, 1976 at 78 years old in Milan.
Jan Koutný
Gymnast.
Born June 24th, 1897 in Vyškov. [ref]
Died July 18th, 1976 at 79 years old in Prague.
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