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In the year 1909
746 Notable birthdays
Peter Scott
British ornithologist and conservationist (1909–1989).
Born September 14th, 1909 in London.
Died August 29th, 1989 at 79 years old in Bristol.
Eduard Wirths
German nazi physician (1909–1945).
Born September 4th, 1909 in Geroldshausen.
Died September 20th, 1945 at 36 years old in Staumühle (hanging).
Nelson Algren
American novelist, short story writer.
Born March 28th, 1909 in Detroit. [ref]
Died May 9th, 1981 at 72 years old in New York City. [ref]
Ben Webster
American jazz saxophonist (1909–1973).
Born March 27th, 1909 in Kansas City. [ref]
Died September 20th, 1973 at 64 years old in Amsterdam. [ref]
John Fante
1909–1983; american novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of italian descent.
Born April 8th, 1909 in Boulder. [ref]
Died May 8th, 1983 at 74 years old in Woodland Hills (diabetes). [ref]
Leela Chitnis
Indian actress (1909-2003).
Born September 9th, 1909 in Karnataka.
Died July 14th, 2003 at 93 years old in Danbury.
Wolfgang Reitherman
American animator.
Born June 26th, 1909 in Munich. [ref]
Died May 22nd, 1985 at 75 years old in Burbank (traffic collision). [ref]
Glenn Cunningham
Athletics competitor, middle distance runner, miler.
Born August 4th, 1909 in Elkhart.
Died March 10th, 1988 at 78 years old in Menifee.
Walter Audisio
Italian politician (1909-1973).
Born June 28th, 1909 in Alessandria.
Died October 11th, 1973 at 64 years old in Rome (myocardial infarction).
Eric Ambler
Author (1909-1998).
Born June 28th, 1909 in London. [ref]
Died October 23rd, 1998 at 89 years old in London. [ref]
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