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In the year 1985
580 Notable deaths
Volodymyr Kubijovyč
Ukrainian historian, geographer, encyclopedist, publisher, and public and political figure (1900–1985).
Born September 23rd, 1900 in Nowy Sącz. [ref]
Died November 2nd, 1985 at 85 years old in 12th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Gabit Musirepov
Soviet writer (1902–1985).
Born March 22nd, 1902 in Kostanay Region.
Died December 31st, 1985 at 83 years old in Almaty.
Franco Ferrara
Italian composer.
Born July 4th, 1911 in Palermo. [ref]
Died September 7th, 1985 at 74 years old in Florence.
Charlotte Posenenske
German artist (1930-1985).
Born October 28th, 1930 in Wiesbaden.
Died October 3rd, 1985 at 54 years old in Frankfurt.
Inger Hagerup
Norwegian poet and playwright.
Born April 12th, 1905 in Bergen.
Died February 6th, 1985 at 79 years old in Fredrikstad Municipality.
Kim Yong-sik
Japanese and south korean association football player (1910-1985).
Born July 25th, 1910 in Sinchon County.
Died March 8th, 1985 at 74 years old in Seoul.
Tahar Ben Ammar
Tunisian politician (1889-1985).
Born November 25th, 1889 in Tunis.
Died May 10th, 1985 at 95 years old in Tunis.
Žarko Jovanović
Serbian romani musician, songwriter, activist.
Born December 26th, 1925 in Belgrade.
Died March 25th, 1985 at 59 years old in Paris.
Alois Carigiet
Swiss artist (1902-1985).
Born August 30th, 1902 in Trun.
Died August 1st, 1985 at 82 years old in Trun. [ref]
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