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In the year 1904

705 Notable birthdays

John Gielgud

English actor and theatre director (1904-2000).

Born April 14th, 1904 in South Kensington. [ref]

Died May 21st, 2000 at 96 years old in Wotton House. [ref]

Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia

Son of nicholas ii and alexandra feodorovna; heir apparent of the russian empire.

Born August 12th, 1904 in Petergof.

Died July 17th, 1918 at 13 years old in Ipatiev House (ballistic trauma).

Greer Garson

British-american actress, art collector and philanthropist (1904-1996).

Born September 29th, 1904 in London.

Died April 6th, 1996 at 91 years old in Dallas (heart failure).

Umberto II of Italy

Lieutenant of the kingdom of italy and last king of italy.

Born September 15th, 1904 in Racconigi.

Died March 18th, 1983 at 78 years old in Geneva.

Dolores del Río

Mexican actress (1904–1983).

Born August 3rd, 1904 in Durango. [ref]

Died April 11th, 1983 at 78 years old in Newport Beach (liver failure). [ref]

Phil Harris

American actor, comedian, musician, songwriter, orchestra leader.

Born June 24th, 1904 in Linton. [ref]

Died August 11th, 1995 at 91 years old in Rancho Mirage (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Dick Powell

American actor (1904-1963).

Born November 14th, 1904 in Mountain View.

Died January 3rd, 1963 at 58 years old in West Los Angeles (lymphoma).

Robert Montgomery

American actor (1904–1981).

Born May 21st, 1904 in Beacon. [ref]

Died September 27th, 1981 at 77 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]

Ralph Bellamy

Actor (1904-1991).

Born June 17th, 1904 in Chicago.

Died November 29th, 1991 at 87 years old in Santa Monica (respiratory failure).

Count Basie

American jazz musician and composer (1904–1984).

Born August 21st, 1904 in Red Bank.

Died April 26th, 1984 at 79 years old in Hollywood (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

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