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In the year 1926

959 Notable birthdays

Robert Bly

American poet, author and activist (1926-2021).

Born December 23rd, 1926 in Lac qui Parle County. [ref]

Died November 21st, 2021 at 94 years old in Minneapolis. [ref]

Bill Black

American bassist (1926–1965).

Born September 17th, 1926 in Memphis.

Died October 21st, 1965 at 39 years old in Memphis (brain cancer).

Nalini Jaywant

Actress.

Born February 18th, 1926 in Mumbai.

Died December 24th, 2010 at 84 years old in Mumbai (disease). [ref]

Albert Popwell

American actor (1926-1999).

Born July 15th, 1926 in New York City.

Died April 9th, 1999 at 72 years old in Los Angeles.

Chuck Cooper

American professional basketball player (1926–1984).

Born September 29th, 1926 in Pittsburgh.

Died February 5th, 1984 at 57 years old in Pittsburgh.

Ingrid Thulin

Swedish actress (1926-2004).

Born January 27th, 1926 in Sollefteå. [ref]

Died January 7th, 2004 at 77 years old in Stockholm (cancer). [ref]

Charles Goodell

American politician (1926-1987).

Born March 16th, 1926 in Jamestown. [ref]

Died January 21st, 1987 at 60 years old in Washington, D.C..

Gillian Lynne

British ballet dancer, actress, choreographer and director (1926-2018).

Born February 20th, 1926 in Bromley.

Died July 1st, 2018 at 92 years old in Marylebone (pneumonia).

Paul Janssen

Belgian scientist, founder of janssen pharmaceutica (1926–2003).

Born September 21st, 1926 in Turnhout.

Died November 11th, 2003 at 77 years old in Rome.

Danny Blanchflower

Northern irish footballer (1926-1993).

Born February 10th, 1926 in Belfast.

Died December 9th, 1993 at 67 years old in London (Alzheimer's disease).

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