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In the year 1981
530 Notable deaths
Eugène Auwerkeren
Gymnast.
Born December 10th, 1885 in Antwerp. [ref]
Died May 1st, 1981 at 95 years old in Antwerp. [ref]
Marcel Gobillot
French racing cyclist.
Born January 3rd, 1900 in 19th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Died January 12th, 1981 at 81 years old in Montreuil. [ref]
Maurice Mandrillon
French skier (1902–1981).
Born August 23rd, 1902 in Les Rousses.
Died February 11th, 1981 at 78 years old in Lons-le-Saunier.
Ante Katalinić
Italian rower.
Born February 11th, 1895 in Zadar.
Died October 31st, 1981 at 86 years old
Anton Perwein
Austrian handball player (1911-1981).
Born November 10th, 1911 in Vienna.
Died December 14th, 1981 at 70 years old
Charles Luck
Gymnast (1886–1981).
Born November 19th, 1886 in London.
Died February 1st, 1981 at 94 years old
Vittorio Cioni
Italian rower (1900-1981).
Born October 12th, 1900 in Pisa.
Died September 29th, 1981 at 80 years old
Omer Taverne
Road bicycle racer.
Born July 27th, 1904 in Waudrez.
Died October 10th, 1981 at 77 years old in Dax.
Deaths 511 to 520 of 530
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