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June 28th
144 Notable deaths
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke of austria-este and heir presumptive to the throne of austria-hungary (1863–1914).
Born December 18th, 1863 in Graz. [ref]
Died June 28th, 1914 at 50 years old in Sarajevo (ballistic trauma). [ref]
GG Allin
American punk rock musician (1956–1993).
Born August 29th, 1956 in Lancaster.
Died June 28th, 1993 at 36 years old in Manhattan (opiod overdose). [ref]
Robert Byrd
United states senator from west virginia (1917-2010).
Born November 20th, 1917 in North Wilkesboro.
Died June 28th, 2010 at 92 years old in Merrifield. [ref]
Rod Serling
American screenwriter, playwright, television producer, and narrator (1924-1975).
Born December 25th, 1924 in Syracuse. [ref]
Died June 28th, 1975 at 50 years old in Rochester (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Terry Fox
Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist.
Born July 28th, 1958 in Winnipeg, Hamilton.
Died June 28th, 1981 at 22 years old in New Westminster (osteosarcoma).
Michael P. Murphy
Naval special warfare operator us navy seal.
Born May 7th, 1976 in Smithtown.
Died June 28th, 2005 at 29 years old in Kunar (killed in action). [ref]
Billy Mays
American salesperson.
Born July 20th, 1958 in McKees Rocks.
Died June 28th, 2009 at 50 years old in Tampa (hypertensive heart disease). [ref]
Pat Summitt
American basketball player and coach.
Born June 14th, 1952 in Clarksville.
Died June 28th, 2016 at 64 years old in Knoxville (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
Harlan Ellison
American writer (1934 – 2018).
Born May 27th, 1934 in Cleveland. [ref]
Died June 28th, 2018 at 84 years old in Los Angeles (cardiac arrest). [ref]
Pallonji Mistry
Construction tycoon.
Born June 1st, 1929 in Mumbai.
Died June 28th, 2022 at 93 years old in Mumbai.
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