In the year 1989
592 Notable deaths
László Papp
Olympic medalist in wrestling (1905-1989).
Born January 4th, 1905 in Szentes.
Died January 28th, 1989 at 84 years old in Budapest.
Joseph Van Ingelgem
Belgian footballer (1912-1989).
Born January 23rd, 1912 in Jette.
Died May 29th, 1989 at 77 years old
Paul Henry
Belgian footballer (1912-1989).
Born September 6th, 1912 in Namur.
Died October 6th, 1989 at 77 years old in Namur.
František Šimůnek
Ski jumper.
Born December 2nd, 1910 in Zlatá Olešnice. [ref]
Died July 17th, 1989 at 78 years old in Zruč nad Sázavou. [ref]
Ursula Knab
German sprinter (1929–1989).
Born November 22nd, 1929 in Heidelberg.
Died May 23rd, 1989 at 59 years old in Karlsruhe.
Melchior Wezel
Olympic gymnast (1903–1989).
Born November 16th, 1903.
Died December 7th, 1989 at 86 years old in Locarno.
Sten Mellgren
Swedish footballer and manager (1900-1989).
Born August 28th, 1900 in Oskarshamn.
Died September 3rd, 1989 at 89 years old
Birger Holmqvist
Swedish ice hockey player (1900-1989).
Born December 28th, 1900 in Stockholm.
Died April 9th, 1989 at 88 years old in Stockholm.
André Muffang
Chess player.
Born July 25th, 1897 in Saint-Brieuc. [ref]
Died March 1st, 1989 at 91 years old in 15th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]
Erich Herrmann
German handball player (1914-1989).
Born May 31st, 1914 in Berlin.
Died April 13th, 1989 at 74 years old in Hamburg.
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What would life be worth if there were no death? Who would enjoy the sun if it never rained? Who would yearn for the day if there were no night? Glenn Ringtved