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June 1st
168 Notable deaths
Helen Keller
American author and activist (1880–1968).
Born June 27th, 1880 in Tuscumbia. [ref]
Died June 1st, 1968 at 87 years old in Easton (disease). [ref]
Adolf Eichmann
German-austrian ss officer and one of the major organizers of the holocaust (1906–1962).
Born March 19th, 1906 in Solingen.
Died June 1st, 1962 at 56 years old in Ramla (hanging). [ref]
Yves Saint Laurent
French fashion designer.
Born August 1st, 1936 in Oran. [ref]
Died June 1st, 2008 at 71 years old in Paris (brain cancer). [ref]
John Dewey
American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer.
Born October 20th, 1859 in Burlington. [ref]
Died June 1st, 1952 at 92 years old in New York City. [ref]
David Ruffin
American singer.
Born January 18th, 1941 in Meridian.
Died June 1st, 1991 at 50 years old in Philadelphia. [ref]
Jose Antonio Reyes
Spanish footballer.
Born September 1st, 1983 in Utrera.
Died June 1st, 2019 at 35 years old in Alcalá de Guadaira (traffic collision). [ref]
Paula Hitler
Younger sister of adolf hitler.
Born January 21st, 1896 in Hafeld.
Died June 1st, 1960 at 64 years old in Berchtesgaden.
Ann B. Davis
American actress (1926-2014).
Born May 3rd, 1926 in Schenectady.
Died June 1st, 2014 at 88 years old in San Antonio (cerebral hemorrhage).
Hansie Cronje
South african cricketer (1969–2002).
Born September 25th, 1969 in Bloemfontein.
Died June 1st, 2002 at 32 years old in Outeniqua Mountains.
George Mikan
American basketball player, coach, commissioner.
Born June 18th, 1924 in Joliet. [ref]
Died June 1st, 2005 at 80 years old in Scottsdale (diabetes). [ref]
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Losing your life is not the worst thing that can happen. The worst thing is to lose your reason for living. Jo Nesbø