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German nazi politician and propaganda minister (1897–1945).
Born October 29th, 1897 in Rheydt. [ref]
Died May 1st, 1945 at 47 years old in Berlin (ballistic trauma). [ref]
Brazilian racing driver (1960-1994).
Born March 21st, 1960 in maternity hospital of São Paulo. [ref]
Died May 1st, 1994 at 34 years old in Ospedale Maggiore di Bologna, Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari (traumatic brain injury). [ref]
American professional wrestling manager, announcer and ocassional professional wrestler.
Born November 19th, 1960 in Frankfort.
Died May 1st, 2003 at 42 years old in Marietta (acute toxicity).
Canadian singer-songwriter.
Born November 17th, 1938 in Orillia. [ref]
Died May 1st, 2023 at 84 years old in Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. [ref]
American actress (1931-2021).
Born June 20th, 1931 in Lowell.
Died May 1st, 2021 at 89 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
German politician (1901-1945).
Born November 11th, 1901 in Berlin. [ref]
Died May 1st, 1945 at 43 years old in Berlin (cyanide poisoning). [ref]
Subject of iconic suicide photo (1923-1947).
Born September 20th, 1923 in Berkeley.
Died May 1st, 1947 at 23 years old in Manhattan (falling).
German police official and head of the gestapo (1900-1945).
Born April 28th, 1900 in Munich.
Died May 1st, 1945 at 45 years old in Berlin.
American activist.
Born August 31st, 1935 in Wabbaseka. [ref]
Died May 1st, 1998 at 62 years old in Pomona (prostate cancer). [ref]
American bodybuilder and actor (1926–2000).
Born January 21st, 1926 in Glasgow. [ref]
Died May 1st, 2000 at 74 years old in Escondido (lymphoma). [ref]
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