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    Summer Olympic Deaths/Dead Medallists

    Vilém Mandlík, was a Czech runner and died at the age of 87. At the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, he was a semi-finalist in the 200 meters and ran in the 4x400m relay. He also competed in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. He was the father of tennis player Hana Mandlíková https://www.sport.cz/clanek/atletika-zemrel-mnohonasobny-domaci-sampion-a-rekordman-otec-grandslamove-sampionky-5014192
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    Time Added

    Youri was part of the Belgian team that placed 3rd in the 2018 World Cup and competed in the 2022 World Cup as well.
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    Summer Olympic Deaths/Dead Medallists

    Thor Nilsen was born in Bærum and died in October 5 at the age of 92, was a Norwegian competitive rower. He competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics https://www.rowingnews.com/2023/10/05/remembering-thor-nilsen-a-rowing-legends-legacy-lives-on/
  4. 10/6/2023 42 Deee-Lite — Groove Is In The Heart 35 Seal — Crazy 32 DNA Ft. Suzanne Vega — Tom’s Diner 32 Alannah Myles — Black Velvet 31 Crystal Waters — Gypsy Woman 30 B-52's — Love Shack 30 Kylie Minogue — Better The Devil You Know 30 James — Settle Down 29 2 Unlimited — Get Ready For This 29 Amy Grant — Baby Baby -5 27 Nomad — (I Wanna Give You) Devotion 22 Adventures Of Stevie V — Dirty Cash 18 Luciano Pavarotti — Nessun Dorma 17 KLF — Last Train To Trancentral 14 Scorpions — Wind Of Change +4 06 Heavy D And The Boyz — Now That We Found Love -1
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    Time Added

    Panos Theodorou was born in Limassol and was a Cypriot footballer who died on October 5 at the age of 29, he played for Pafos, Apolo Limassol, Aris Limassol and AEL Limassol He played for his country's under 21 team and was acting as a referee in lower divisions, his last club was in 2017 https://www.apollon.com.cy/συλλυπητήρια-ανακοίνωση-για-τον-πάνο/
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    World's Oldest

    Hildegard Kress was born on August 18, 1913 and was an older person born in Luxembourg who was still alive, she lived in Hannover (Germany), and was an older person from the city too, she died around March 3, 2023 and was only recently discovered, the oldest known person in Luxembourg is now Louise Spirckel-Zwick born on 24/Nov/1913 in Esch-sur-Alzette and resides in the same location The information may have been given privately by one of her relatives Unfortunately I have no other source other than this: Centenários austríacos, alemães e suíços - Página 123 - O Clube 110 (the110club.com)
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    The deaD of 2023

    I don't know if there is a topic for this It's not famous but it's a curious case 3 doctors were killed because one of them was mistaken for a leader of a criminal organization in Rio de Janeiro who lived close to where he was. The doctor who looks like the leader is from the state of Bahia and was in the city for a congress Médicos mortos na Barra: o que se sabe e o que falta esclarecer | Rio de Janeiro | G1 (globo.com) Doctor intended target of the killers
  8. 10/5/2023 41 Deee-Lite — Groove Is In The Heart 34 Crystal Waters — Gypsy Woman 33 Alannah Myles — Black Velvet 33 2 Unlimited — Get Ready For This 31 Seal — Crazy 30 B-52's — Love Shack 30 DNA Ft. Suzanne Vega — Tom’s Diner 30 Kylie Minogue — Better The Devil You Know 30 Amy Grant — Baby Baby 30 James — Sit Down -6 29 KLF — Last Train To Trancentral 27 Adventures Of Stevie V — Dirty Cash 24 Nomad — (I Wanna Give You) Devotion 19 Luciano Pavarotti — Nessun Dorma +1 19 Scorpions — Wind Of Change +3 15 Heavy D And The Boyz — Now That We Found Love 13 Diana Ross — When You Tell Me That You Love Me
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    The Happy Birthday Thread

    Steve Miller was born 80 years ago in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was the founder, vocalist and guitarist of the Steve Miller Band. Miller was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 Gabriele Gravina was born 70 years ago in Castellaneta, and is president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), a position he has held since October 22, 2018. Nicky Hilton was born in New York 40 years ago and is the sister of Paris Hilton Jewell Loyd was born 30 years ago in Lincolnwood, Illinois, the basketball player won the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics
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    Death Anniversary Thread

    John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll was born in Petersham, Surrey, and died in the same place 280 years ago at the age of 64, known as Iain Ruaidh nan Cath or Red John of Battles, was a Scottish soldier and nobleman. He is buried in the Abbey from Westminster; his grave is marked by a small diamond-shaped stone. A large monument was erected to him in the south transept, designed by French sculptor Louis-François Roubiliac José Carlos Martinez was born in São Paulo and died 20 years ago at the age of 55 in a plane crash. The politician was on board a single-engine plane he owned that was flying from Curitiba to Navegantes (Santa Catarina) when the aircraft crashed into the territory of the municipality of Guaratuba, in Paraná. He founded and presided until his death, Organizações Martinez, controller of Central National Television (CNT), was treasurer of Fernando Collor de Mello's candidacy
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    The Happy Birthday Thread

    Owen Davidson was born in Melbourne 80 years ago, the former tennis player. He won thirteen Grand Slam doubles titles during his career, eleven in the mixed and two in the men. Michael Barrantes was born in San Jose 40 years ago, the footballer played in the 2014 World Cup Allan Banegas was born 30 years ago, the Honduran footballer participated in the 2016 Olympics (his team finished in 4th place)
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    Dead Norwegians

    Harald Tusberg was born in Bergen and died on October 3 at the age of 88. He was the presenter of many programs for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, including the Norwegian version of This Is Your Life (Dette er ditt liv [no]), and the Eurovision Song Contest . Tusberg was also a screenwriter, composer and author. In 1996, he suffered a stroke that forced him to retire. https://www.nrk.no/nyheter/tidligere-nrk-profil-harald-tusberg-er-dod-1.16581601
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    Time Added

    Yossef Mahalal was born in Jerusalem and died at the age of 83, He played five matches for the Israeli national football team from 1962 to 1965, and was champion of the Asian national team cup in 1964 https://www.ynet.co.il/sport/israelisoccer/article/bjzvgr5lt
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    Opera

    Jaqueline Dark was born in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia and died in Sydney on 3 October aged 55, having been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer the previous year, was a young artist with Opera Queensland in 2000, performed at the Vienna State Opera the roles of Giovanna (Rigoletto), Grimgerde (Die Walküre), Annina (La traviata), Mercedes (Carmen), and Il Pastore (shepherd) in Tosca https://limelightmagazine.com.au/news/opera-star-and-cabaret-singer-jacqueline-dark-has-died/
  15. 04/10/2023 39 James — Sit Down 36 Deee-Lite — Groove Is In The Heart 34 B-52's — Love Shack 33 Adventures Of Stevie V — Dirty Cash 32 DNA Ft. Suzanne Vega — Tom's Diner 32 Crystal Waters — Gypsy Woman 31 KLF — Last Train To Trancentral 28 Amy Grant — Baby Baby 28 2 Unlimited — Get Ready For This 27 Alannah Myles — Black Velvet 27 Seal — Crazy 24 Kylie Minogue — Better The Devil You Know 20 Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2 — Mona 20 Nomad — (I Wanna Give You) Devotion 20 Salt-N-Pepa — Let's Talk About Sex 19 Luciano Pavarotti — Nessun Dorma 15 Diana Ross — When You Tell Me That You Love Me 15 Heavy D And The Boyz — Now That We Found Love 15 Scorpions — Wind Of Change +1 15 Extreme — More Than Words +3 6 Kim Appleby — Don't Worry -6
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    Time Added

    Patrice Lecornu was born in Flers, and died at the age of 65, the Frenchman was a footballer who played for Nantes, Red Star (where he was also coach), and Angers, and played for the French national team as well. https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/L-ancien-footballeur-patrice-lecornu-est-mort/1423250
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    Time Added

    Nikolai Bulgakov was born in Kochkor-Ata, Osh region, Kyrgyz SSR and died at the age of 63 on October 1, he was a football coach and player, played for CSKA Moscow, also played for Krylia Sovetov Samara https://fc-dnepr.ru/news/ushel-iz-zhizni-nikolaj-bulgakov/
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    Twisted DL 2022-2023

    Congrats @Book
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    Death Anniversary Thread

    Wilson Gray was born in Rio de Janeiro and died in the same city 30 years ago at the age of 69 of a heart attack Considered one of the best actors in national cinema and the artist who made the most films in Brazil, Gray participated in 150 to 250 feature films.
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    The Happy Birthday Thread

    Neale Fraser was born in Melbourne 90 years ago, the former tennis player was a member of the team that represented Australia in the Davis Cup from 1958 to 1963, he was also the team captain between 1970 and 1993, and reached 7 Grand Slam finals, being champion in 3 (US Open 59.60 and Wimbledon 60) ] Bohumil Starnovský was born 70 years ago in Prague and represented his country at the 1976 and 1980 Olympic Games, in which he won the silver medal in the modern team pentathlon in 1976. Neve Campbell was born 50 years ago in Guelph, the Canadian actress is known for playing - Sidney Prescott in the Scream film series Lena Headey was born in Hamilton, Bermuda, 50 years ago and is known for playing the character Cersei Lannister in the television series "Game of Thrones" Keiko Agena was born 50 years ago in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is best known for playing Lane Kim on Gilmore Girls Antonius Ariantho was born 50 years ago in Pekalongan, the Indonesian represented his country at the 1996 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal in Badminton doubles Fred was born in Teofilo Otoni 40 years ago and was a Brazilian footballer, played in the 14 cup and was top scorer in the Brazilian championship in 12, 14 and 16 Kim Jae-sung was born 40 years ago and played in the 2010 World Cup for South Korea Vazha Margvelashvili was born 30 years ago in Mingrelia-Upper Suanetia, Georgia, he won the gold medal at the 2016 European Judo Championships and the silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the men's 66 kg event and the 2021 European Judo Championships. it was silver
  21. 03/10/2023 36 B-52's — Love Shack 35 Luciano Pavarotti — Nessun Dorma +1 33 James — Sit Down 29 Alannah Myles — Black Velvet +3 28 Adventures Of Stevie V — Dirty Cash 28 Deee-Lite — Groove Is In The Heart 27 DNA Ft. Suzanne Vega — Tom's Diner 27 2 Unlimited — Get Ready For This 26 Crystal Waters — Gypsy Woman 25 Seal — Crazy 24 Kylie Minogue — Better The Devil You Know 24 Amy Grant — Baby Baby 23 KLF — Last Train To Trancentral 21 Heavy D And The Boyz — Now That We Found Love 20 Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2 — Mona 20 Nomad — (I Wanna Give You) Devotion 20 Salt-N-Pepa — Let's Talk About Sex 18 Extreme — More Than Words 18 Diana Ross — When You Tell Me That You Love Me 16 Madonna — Crazy For You (Remix) 14 New Kids On The Block — Step By Step 14 Kim Appleby — Don't Worry 14 Technotronic Ft. Ya Kid K — Get Up (Before The Night Is Over) +2 14 Scorpions — Wind Of Change +2 6 Deacon Blue — Four Bacharach And David Songs EP  -6
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    What's on the Telly?

    Congrats @Toast
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    20/20 +3

    1923 David H. Murdock/Gloria Whelan 1924 Woody Woodbury/Marianne Bernadotte 1925 Lou Carneseca/Anita Lasker-Wallfisch 1926Michael Blumenthal/Betsy Jolas 1927 Thomas Niguchi/Phillys Coates 1928William Kennedy/Peggy Dow 1929 Peter Dale Scott/Queen Ida 1930 - Adônis (poeta sírio libanês)/Jennifer Johnston 1931 Alfred Brendel/Caterina Valente 1932 Clint Hill/Nonny Hogrogian
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    Time Added

    It would be really interesting to have both of them on the same team.
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    The Chequered Flag

    Bird Clemente dies at the age of 85, born in São Paulo, he is considered the first professional driver in Brazil, receiving a salary to participate in races and having motor racing as a profession. The name was a tribute to Richard Byrd, admiral of the American Navy responsible for major explorations in the polar regions of the planet., he triumphed in the 25 Hours of Interlagos, the 500 km of Interlagos and the Brazilian Thousand Miles, giving the Ford Maverick its first victories in Brazil. Autosport named Bird one of the 50 best drivers in the world who didn't make it to Formula 1 Bird Clemente morre aos 85 anos - Notícia de Outras - Grande Prêmio (grandepremio.com.br)
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