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In the year 1977
544 Notable deaths
Karel Höger
Czech dubbing actor, esperantist, actor, professor, publicist and university educator (1909-1977).
Born June 17th, 1909 in Královo Pole. [ref]
Died May 4th, 1977 at 67 years old in Prague (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Johnny Logan
American basketball player (1921–1977).
Born January 1st, 1921 in Richmond.
Died September 16th, 1977 at 56 years old in Charlotte (stab wound).
Chen Wangdao
Chinese scholar (1891–1977).
Born January 18th, 1891 in Yiwu.
Died October 29th, 1977 at 86 years old in Shanghai.
Berthe Bovy
Belgian actress (1887-1977).
Born January 6th, 1887 in Visé.
Died February 26th, 1977 at 90 years old in Montgeron.
Georges Grignard
Racecar driver.
Born July 25th, 1905 in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. [ref]
Died December 7th, 1977 at 72 years old in Le Port-Marly. [ref]
Yngve Larsson
Ph.d., municipal commissioner (borgarråd), member of parliament and statesman. (1881-1977).
Born December 13th, 1881 in Sundsvalls parish. [ref]
Died December 16th, 1977 at 96 years old in Oscar Parish.
Irene Steer
British swimmer, olympic gold medallist, former world record-holder.
Born August 10th, 1889 in Cardiff.
Died April 18th, 1977 at 87 years old in Cardiff.
Todor Pavlov
Regent of bulgaria.
Born February 14th, 1890 in Štip. [ref]
Died May 8th, 1977 at 87 years old in Sofia. [ref]
Matus Bisnovat
Soviet aircraft and missile designer (1905-1977).
Born October 23rd, 1905 in Nikopol. [ref]
Died November 6th, 1977 at 72 years old in Moscow (diabetes).
Jonas Černius
Lithuanian politician and general (1898-1977).
Born January 6th, 1898 in Kupiškis. [ref]
Died July 3rd, 1977 at 79 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Deaths 391 to 400 of 544
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