Gregor Braun

German racing cyclist.

Born December 31st, 1955 (age 70 years) in Neustadt an der Weinstraße.

Viktor Afanasyev

Soviet and russian cosmonaut and military pilot.

Born December 31st, 1948 (age 77 years) in Bryansk.

Inge Helten

German sprinter.

Born December 31st, 1950 (age 75 years) in Sinzig.

Natalya Baranskaya

Soviet writer (1908-2004).

Born December 31st, 1908 in Saint Petersburg.

Died October 29th, 2004 at 95 years old in Moscow.

Grazia Zafferani

Sammarinese politician.

Born December 31st, 1972 (age 53 years) in San Marino.

Driss Benzekri

Moroccan footballer.

Born December 31st, 1970 (age 55 years) in Bouizakarne.

Rafael Gaúcho

Brazilian footballer.

Born December 31st, 1982 (age 43 years) in Porto Alegre.

Nina Raspopova

Soviet aviator (1913–2009).

Born December 31st, 1913 in Magdagachi.

Died July 2nd, 2009 at 95 years old in Mytishchi.

Nairi Zaryan

Armenian poet (1900–1969).

Born December 31st, 1900 in Karagündüz.

Died July 11th, 1969 at 68 years old in Yerevan.

Ferenc Sipos

Hungarian footballer (1932–1997).

Born December 31st, 1932 in Budapest.

Died March 17th, 1997 at 64 years old in Budapest.