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In the year 1912
748 Notable birthdays
Richard Brooks
American screenwriter, film director and producer (1912-1992).
Born May 18th, 1912 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died March 11th, 1992 at 79 years old in Studio City (heart failure). [ref]
Henry Brandon
German-american character actor (1912-1990).
Born June 8th, 1912 in Berlin.
Died February 15th, 1990 at 77 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).
Walter Max Ulyate Sisulu
South african anti-apartheid activist and member of the african national congress (1912-2003).
Born May 18th, 1912 in Transkei.
Died May 5th, 2003 at 90 years old in Johannesburg (Parkinson's disease).
Richard Carlson
American actor, television and film director, and screenwriter.
Born April 29th, 1912 in Albert Lea. [ref]
Died November 25th, 1977 at 65 years old in Encino (cerebral hemorrhage).
Sonny Boy Williamson II
American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter.
Born December 5th, 1912 in Mississippi. [ref]
Died May 25th, 1965 at 52 years old in Helena (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Byron Nelson
American golfer.
Born February 4th, 1912 in Waxahachie.
Died September 26th, 2006 at 94 years old in Roanoke.
Francis Schaeffer
American theologian.
Born January 30th, 1912 in Germantown.
Died May 15th, 1984 at 72 years old in Rochester.
John Amery
British fascist (1912-1945).
Born March 14th, 1912 in Chelsea. [ref]
Died December 19th, 1945 at 33 years old in Wandsworth (hanging). [ref]
Henry Martin Jackson
American politician (1912-1983).
Born May 31st, 1912 in Everett.
Died September 1st, 1983 at 71 years old in Everett (aortic aneurysm).
Katherine Dunham
American dancer, choreographer, songwriter, actress and activist.
Born June 22nd, 1912 in Chicago. [ref]
Died May 23rd, 2006 at 93 years old in New York City. [ref]
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