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In the year 1917
668 Notable birthdays
Louis Zamperini
Italian-american middle distance runner and world war ii veteran.
Born January 26th, 1917 in Olean.
Died July 2nd, 2014 at 97 years old in Los Angeles (pneumonia). [ref]
Joan Fontaine
British american actress (1917-2013).
Born October 22nd, 1917 in Tokyo.
Died December 15th, 2013 at 96 years old in Carmel-by-the-Sea. [ref]
Jane Wyman
American actress (1917–2007).
Born January 5th, 1917 in St. Joseph. [ref]
Died September 10th, 2007 at 90 years old in Palm Springs (diabetes, arthritis). [ref]
Arthur C. Clarke
British science fiction writer, inventor, and futurist (1917–2008).
Born December 16th, 1917 in Minehead.
Died March 19th, 2008 at 90 years old in Colombo (heart failure). [ref]
Lena Horne
American singer, actress, civil rights activist and dancer (1917-2010).
Born June 30th, 1917 in New York City. [ref]
Died May 9th, 2010 at 92 years old in New York City (heart failure). [ref]
Robert Byrd
American politician (1917–2010).
Born November 20th, 1917 in North Wilkesboro.
Died June 28th, 2010 at 92 years old in Merrifield. [ref]
Allen Ludden
American television personality, actor, emcee and game show host (1917-1981).
Born October 5th, 1917 in Mineral Point.
Died June 9th, 1981 at 63 years old in Los Angeles (stomach cancer).
Vera Lynn
British singer (1917-2020).
Born March 20th, 1917 in East Ham. [ref]
Died June 18th, 2020 at 103 years old in Ditchling. [ref]
Joan Clarke
English cryptanalyst.
Born June 24th, 1917 in West Norwood.
Died September 4th, 1996 at 79 years old in Headington.
Henry Ford II
American automotive industry executive (1917–1987).
Born September 4th, 1917 in Detroit.
Died September 29th, 1987 at 70 years old in Detroit (pneumonia).
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The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been. Madeleine L'Engle