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In the year 1898
623 Notable birthdays
Henry Luce
American magazine publisher (1898–1967).
Born April 3rd, 1898 in Penglai District.
Died February 28th, 1967 at 68 years old in Phoenix.
Princess Charlotte, Duchess of Valentinois
Daughter of louis ii, prince of monaco; mother of rainier iii, prince of monaco (1898-1977).
Born September 30th, 1898 in Constantine. [ref]
Died November 16th, 1977 at 79 years old in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
Al Bowlly
South african–british vocalist (1899–1941).
Born January 7th, 1898 in Maputo.
Died April 17th, 1941 at 43 years old in London (explosion).
Gertrude Lawrence
English actress, singer, dancer and musical comedy performer.
Born July 4th, 1898 in London.
Died September 6th, 1952 at 54 years old in New York City (liver cancer).
Preston Sturges
Film director, screenwriter (1898-1959).
Born August 29th, 1898 in Chicago. [ref]
Died August 6th, 1959 at 60 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Princess Marie-Auguste of Anhalt
Prussian princess.
Born June 10th, 1898 in Ballenstedt.
Died May 22nd, 1983 at 84 years old in Essen.
John Loder
British-american actor (1898-1988).
Born January 3rd, 1898 in London.
Died December 26th, 1988 at 90 years old in London (disease).
Howard Florey
Australian pathologist (1898-1968).
Born September 24th, 1898 in Adelaide.
Died February 21st, 1968 at 69 years old in Oxford (myocardial infarction).
Wallace Ford
Actor (1898-1966).
Born February 12th, 1898 in Bolton. [ref]
Died June 11th, 1966 at 68 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Wiley Post
American aviator; first pilot to fly solo around the world (1898–1935).
Born November 22nd, 1898 in Van Zandt County.
Died August 15th, 1935 at 36 years old in Point Barrow (aviation accident).
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