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Arthur W. Aleshire

1900–1940 (age 40)

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U.S. Congressman who served in the early 20th century.

Paul Althouse

1889–1954 (age 65)

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American opera singer and tenor known for his performances in the early 20th century.

Diane Arbus

1923–1971 (age 48)

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American photographer known for her distinctive black and white portraits and surreal imagery.

Harold Arlen

1905–1986 (age 81)

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American composer known for writing music for Broadway and Hollywood films.

Tommy Armour

1895–1968 (age 73)

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Hall of Fame professional golfer and golf instructor.

Leopold Auer

1845–1930 (age 85)

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Hungarian violinist and pedagogue known for training many notable musicians.

Arleen Auger

1939–1993 (age 54)

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American soprano opera singer known for her performances in classical opera.

Albert E. Austin

1877–1953 (age 76)

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U.S. Congressman from Connecticut who served in the early 20th century.

Arthur Baer

1886–1969 (age 83)

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American journalist and writer active in the early 20th century.

Aline Bernstein

1882–1955 (age 73)

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Tony Award-winning set and costume designer and patron of novelist Thomas Wolfe.

James Baldwin

1924–1987 (age 63)

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African-American novelist and essayist known for his powerful works on race and identity.

Richard Barthelmess

1895–1963 (age 68)

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American silent and early sound film actor known for his dramatic roles.

Béla Bartók

1881–1945 (age 64)

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Béla Bartók (1881-1945) was a renowned Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist born in Sânnicolau Mare, la...

Charles A. Beard

1874–1948 (age 74)

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American historian and educator known for his interpretations of American history.

Mary Ritter Beard

1867–1958 (age 91)

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American historian known for her work on women's history and social movements.

Ouida Bergère

1886–1974 (age 88)

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American actress and screenwriter active in early Hollywood.

Joseph P. Bickerton Jr.

1878–1936 (age 58)

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American attorney and theatrical producer in early 20th century.

Sherman Billingsley

1900–1966 (age 66)

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Owner of the famous Stork Club nightclub in New York City.

Ray Bloch

1902–1982 (age 80)

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American composer and arranger known for his work in television and music.

Clint Blume

1898–1973 (age 75)

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Professional baseball player active in the early 20th century.

Ballington Booth

1857–1940 (age 83)

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Social reformer and co-founder of the Volunteers of America.

Maud Booth

1865–1948 (age 83)

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Co-founder of the Volunteers of America and social reformer.

Irène Bordoni

1895–1953 (age 58)

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French-American actress and singer known for her Broadway performances.

Connee Boswell

1907–1976 (age 69)

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American jazz and popular singer known for her distinctive vocal style.

Peaches Browning

1910–1956 (age 46)

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American actress known for her work in early Hollywood films.

John Brownlee

1900–1969 (age 69)

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Australian baritone opera singer known for his performances in classical opera.

Adolph Caesar

1933–1986 (age 53)

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American actor known for his work in film and television.

Cab Calloway

1907–1994 (age 87)

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American jazz musician and bandleader known as the 'Hi-De-Ho' man.

Northern Calloway

1948–1990 (age 42)

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American actor known for his role on Sesame Street.

Anthony Campagna

1884–1969 (age 85)

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American real estate developer active in the early 20th century.

Salvatore Cardillo

1880–1947 (age 67)

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Italian-American composer known for his musical compositions.

Hattie Carnegie

1880–1956 (age 76)

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American fashion designer and businesswoman known for her haute couture designs.

Thomas Carvel

1906–1990 (age 84)

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Founder of Carvel Ice Cream and innovator in soft-serve ice cream.

Boris Chaliapin

1904–1979 (age 75)

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Russian-American portrait painter and son of opera singer Feodor Chaliapin.

Mady Christians

1900–1951 (age 51)

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American actress known for her work in film and theater.

Joan Crawford

1905–1977 (age 72)

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American actress known for her iconic roles in Hollywood films.

Ossie Davis

1917–2005 (age 88)

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African-American actor, playwright, and civil rights activist.

Lya De Putti

1897–1931 (age 34)

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Hungarian-American actress known for her work in silent films.

Ruby Dee

1922–2014 (age 92)

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African-American actress known for her work in film, television, and theater.

Jack Donahue

1888–1930 (age 42)

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American actor and dancer known for his work in vaudeville and early film.

O. L. Duke

1953–2004 (age 51)

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American actor known for his television and film work.

Charles Evans

1926–2007 (age 81)

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American business leader and entrepreneur.

Robert Evans

1930–2019 (age 89)

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American film producer known for producing major Hollywood films.

Lew Fields

1867–1941 (age 74)

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American actor and comedian known for his vaudeville performances.

John Flanagan

1865–1952 (age 87)

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American sculptor known for his public monuments and sculptures.

Michel Fokine

1880–1942 (age 62)

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Russian-American choreographer known for his innovative ballet compositions.

Donald Foster

1889–1969 (age 80)

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American actor known for his work in early Hollywood films.

Lemuel L. Foster

1891–1981 (age 90)

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American civil servant and community leader.

Nahan Franko

1861–1930 (age 69)

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American musician and conductor known for his orchestral work.

Anis Fuleihan

1900–1970 (age 70)

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Lebanese-American musician and composer.