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In the year 1981
530 Notable deaths
André Devaux
French sprinter.
Born August 4th, 1894 in Laon.
Died February 28th, 1981 at 86 years old in Chaumont.
Roy Henkel
Canadian ice hockey defenceman.
Born August 22nd, 1905 in Wąbrzeźno.
Died October 6th, 1981 at 76 years old in Vancouver.
Romain Bellenger
French cyclist (1894-1981).
Born January 18th, 1894 in 18th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died November 25th, 1981 at 87 years old in Cahors. [ref]
Juan Miles
Polo player.
Born June 24th, 1895 in Buenos Aires.
Died December 18th, 1981 at 86 years old in Buenos Aires.
Julius Eisenecker
Fencer (1903-1981).
Born March 21st, 1903 in Frankfurt am Main.
Died October 12th, 1981 at 78 years old in Frankfurt am Main.
Özdemir Asaf
Turkish poet.
Born June 11th, 1923 in Ankara.
Died January 28th, 1981 at 57 years old in Istanbul.
Michele Orecchia
Road bicycle racer.
Born December 26th, 1903 in Marseille.
Died November 12th, 1981 at 77 years old in Moncalieri.
Helge Gustafsson
Gymnast (1900-1981).
Born January 16th, 1900 in Örebro.
Died October 5th, 1981 at 81 years old in Örebro.
Gratsian Botev
Canoe racer (1928-1981).
Born December 12th, 1928 in Luga.
Died August 16th, 1981 at 52 years old in Saint Petersburg.
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