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In the year 1928
1,230 Notable birthdays
Federico Bahamontes
Spanish racing cyclist (1928–2023).
Born July 9th, 1928 in Val de Santo Domingo.
Died August 8th, 2023 at 95 years old in Valladolid. [ref]
Cécile Aubry
French actress, television director, writer and screenwriter (1928–2010).
Born August 3rd, 1928 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
Died July 19th, 2010 at 81 years old in Dourdan (lung cancer). [ref]
Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Brazilian architect (1928–2021).
Born October 25th, 1928 in Vitória.
Died May 23rd, 2021 at 92 years old in São Paulo. [ref]
Lloyd Ruby
American racing driver (1928-2009).
Born January 12th, 1928 in Wichita Falls.
Died March 23rd, 2009 at 81 years old in Wichita Falls. [ref]
Enzo Cannavale
Italian actor (1928–2011).
Born April 5th, 1928 in Castellammare di Stabia. [ref]
Died March 18th, 2011 at 82 years old in Naples (disease). [ref]
Pierre Mauroy
86th prime minister of france (1928-2013).
Born July 5th, 1928 in Cartignies.
Died June 7th, 2013 at 84 years old in Clamart (lung cancer).
Lucho Gatica
Chilean musician (1928-2018).
Born August 11th, 1928 in Rancagua. [ref]
Died November 13th, 2018 at 90 years old in Mexico City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Aleksey Batalov
Soviet and russian actor, file director and screenwriter (1928-2017).
Born November 20th, 1928 in Vladimir.
Died June 15th, 2017 at 88 years old in Moscow (falling from height). [ref]
Peter Hans Kolvenbach
Superior general of the society of jesus (1928-2016).
Born November 30th, 1928 in Druten.
Died November 26th, 2016 at 87 years old in Beirut. [ref]
Max Bennett
American jazz bassist (1928–2018).
Born May 24th, 1928 in Des Moines.
Died September 14th, 2018 at 90 years old in San Clemente (Alzheimer's disease).
Jana Krishnamurthi
Indian politician (1928-2007).
Born May 24th, 1928 in Madurai.
Died September 25th, 2007 at 79 years old in Chennai. [ref]
Ernestine Anderson
American jazz and blues singer (1928–2016).
Born November 11th, 1928 in Houston. [ref]
Died March 10th, 2016 at 87 years old in Seattle, Shoreline. [ref]
Harold Land
American musician (1928–2001).
Born December 18th, 1928 in Houston.
Died July 27th, 2001 at 72 years old in Los Angeles (stroke).
Gaston Thorn
Luxembourg and international politician (1928–2007).
Born September 3rd, 1928 in Luxembourg. [ref]
Died August 26th, 2007 at 78 years old in Luxembourg. [ref]
Daniel Nathans
American microbiologist.
Born October 30th, 1928 in Wilmington.
Died November 16th, 1999 at 71 years old in Baltimore.
William C. Dement
American sleep researcher (1928–2020).
Born July 29th, 1928 in Wenatchee.
Died June 17th, 2020 at 91 years old in Stanford (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Karl Michael Vogler
German actor (1928–2009).
Born August 28th, 1928 in Remscheid.
Died June 9th, 2009 at 80 years old in Seehausen am Staffelsee. [ref]
Fredrik Barth
Norwegian social anthropologist (1928–2016).
Born December 22nd, 1928 in Leipzig.
Died January 24th, 2016 at 87 years old in Oslo. [ref]
John Mackenzie
Scottish film director (1928–2011).
Born May 22nd, 1928 in Edinburgh.
Died June 8th, 2011 at 83 years old in London. [ref]
Ed Fury
American bodybuilder (1928–2023).
Born June 6th, 1928 in Long Island.
Died February 24th, 2023 at 94 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
Hushang Ebtehaj
Iranian poet.
Born February 25th, 1928 in Rasht.
Died August 10th, 2022 at 94 years old in Cologne (kidney failure). [ref]
Sara Shane
American actress.
Born May 18th, 1928 in St. Louis.
Died July 31st, 2022 at 94 years old in Gold Coast.
Leonard Hayflick
American anatomist (1928–2024).
Born May 20th, 1928 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died August 1st, 2024 at 96 years old in Sea Ranch. [ref]
George Yardley
American basketball player (1928–2004).
Born November 3rd, 1928 in Hollywood.
Died August 13th, 2004 at 75 years old in Newport Beach (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Yoko Tani
French-born japanese actress (1928-1999).
Born August 2nd, 1928 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
Died April 19th, 1999 at 70 years old in Paris (cancer).
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