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Popes John XIV (1033 years ago), Pius VII (194 years ago) and Pius X (103 years ago) died on this day.

Age at death:

John: Unknown

Pius VII: 81 years old
Pius X: 79 years old

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No more touchdowns for Gene Upshaw after this day 9 years ago, aged 63.

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Actor Danny Lockin was killed on this day 40 years ago, aged 34.

 

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Leon Trotsky assassinated 77 years ago, aged 60.

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Grace Paley came to the end of the story on this day 10 years ago, aged 84.

 

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Irish politician Michael Collins gained true and total independence this day 95 years ago, age 31.

 

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The funeral for Sebastian Cabot was a real family affair 40 years ago, age 59.

 

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Lastly, Dr. Gregory Pincus wished he was never born on this date 50 years ago, age 64.

 

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Toots Thielemans, the guy behind the harmonica in the Sesame Street theme, died a year ago today at the age of 94.

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The last strike for Hoyt Wilhelm on this day 15 years ago, aged 80.

 

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6 years ago, Canadian politician Jack Layton's life was opposed at the age of 61.

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No more counting for Jerry Nelson, 5 years ago today aged 78.

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56 minutes ago, Joey Russ said:

No more counting for Jerry Nelson, 5 years ago today. 

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5, 5 years! Ah ah ahhhh!

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90 years ago today Nicola Sacco (37) and Bartolomeo Vanzetti (39) were asked to take a seat.
 

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The lights went off for Aaron Russo on this day 10 years ago, aged 64.

 

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Casimir III, Duke of Pomerania - 645 years ago (24)
Sophie of Pomerania-Stolp, Duchess of Pomerania (and pictured below)  - 520 years ago (61)


 

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Neil Armstrong became moon dust on this day 5 years ago, aged 82.

 

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While studying EMFs, Michael Faraday needed EMS this day 150 years ago (75)

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George Rockwell, founder of the American Nazi Party -- who knew it would have legs in 2017 -- murdered 50 years ago today (49)
 

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Senator Ted Kennedy succumbed to brain cancer on this day 8 years ago, aged 77.

He occupied the number 27 position on the 2009 DeathList and was the 8th success of that year.

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Andrew Mellon became watermelon on this day 80 years ago, aged 82.

 

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Tex Avery was no longer animated 37 years ago, aged 72.

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