2012
Giannis Gravanis, Greek footballer (born 1958)
Giannis Gravanis was a Greek footballer.
Giannis Gravanis, Greek footballer (born 1958)
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2012
Benzion Netanyahu, Russian-Israeli historian and academic (born 1910)
Benzion Netanyahu was a Polish-born Israeli encyclopedist, historian, and medievalist. Born in Warsaw, he served as a professor of history at Cornell University. A scholar of Judai…
Benzion Netanyahu, Russian-Israeli historian and academic (born 1910)
2012
James Kinley, Canadian engineer and politician, 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (born 1925)
John James Kinley was a Canadian engineer, industrialist and the 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia since confederation.
James Kinley, Canadian engineer and politician, 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (born 1925)
2012
Mordechai Virshubski, German-Israeli lawyer and politician (born 1930)
Mordechai Virshuvski was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for several parties between 1977 and 1992.
Mordechai Virshubski, German-Israeli lawyer and politician (born 1930)
2012
Fernando Lopes, Portuguese director and screenwriter (born 1935)
Fernando Lopes, GCIH was a Portuguese film director. He was a Film teacher at the Portuguese National Conservatory, nowadays the Lisbon Theatre and Film School. He died, aged 76, i…
Fernando Lopes, Portuguese director and screenwriter (born 1935)
2012
Zenaida Manfugás, Cuban-born American-naturalized pianist (born 1932)
Zenaida Elvira González Manfugás was a Cuban-born American-naturalized pianist, considered to be one of the best Cuban pianists in history.
Zenaida Manfugás, Cuban-born American-naturalized pianist (born 1932)
2012
Tufan Miñnullin, Russian playwright and politician (born 1936)
Miñnullin Tufan Ğabdulla ulı aka Tufan Miñnullin was a famous Tatar writer, playwright, publicist, Tatarstan State Council deputy and honorary citizen of Kazan. He was a permanent …
Tufan Miñnullin, Russian playwright and politician (born 1936)
2012
Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih, Indonesian physician and politician, Indonesian Minister of Health (born 1955)
Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih was an Indonesian physician, researcher, and author. She served as Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia from 22 October 2009 until 30 April 20…
Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih, Indonesian physician and politician, Indonesian Minister of Health (born 1955)
2012
Akira Tonomura, Japanese physicist, author, and academic (born 1942)
Akira Tonomura was a Japanese physicist, best known for his development of electron holography and his experimental verification of the Aharonov–Bohm effect.
Akira Tonomura, Japanese physicist, author, and academic (born 1942)
2012
Lourdes Valera, Venezuelan actress (born 1963)
Lourdes del Valle Valera Galvis was a Venezuelan actress who took part in over twenty film and television productions during her career, particularly known for her acting in many t…
Lourdes Valera, Venezuelan actress (born 1963)
2012
Jorge Illueca, Panamanian politician, 30th President of Panama (born 1918)
Jorge Enrique Illueca Sibauste was a Panamanian politician and diplomat who served as 25th President of Panama in 1984.
Jorge Illueca, Panamanian politician, 30th President of Panama (born 1918)
2012
Felix Werder, German-Australian composer, conductor, and critic (born 1922)
Felix Werder AM was a German-born Australian composer of classical and electronic music, and also a noted critic and educator. The son of a distinguished liturgical composer, he …
Felix Werder, German-Australian composer, conductor, and critic (born 1922)
2012
Mort Lindsey, American pianist, composer, and conductor (born 1923)
Mort Lindsey was an orchestrator, composer, pianist, conductor and musical director for Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Pat Boone, Jack Narz, and Merv Griffin.
Mort Lindsey, American pianist, composer, and conductor (born 1923)
2012
Bob Stewart, American television producer, founded Stewart Tele Enterprises (born 1920)
Bob Stewart was an American television game show producer. He was active in the TV industry from 1956 until his retirement in 1991.
Bob Stewart, American television producer, founded Stewart Tele Enterprises (born 1920)
2012
Adam Yauch, American rapper and director (born 1964)
Adam Nathaniel Yauch, also known by the stage name MCA, was an American rapper, bassist, filmmaker, and a founding member of the hip hop group Beastie Boys. Besides his musical wor…
Adam Yauch, American rapper and director (born 1964)
2012
Rashidi Yekini, Nigerian footballer (born 1963)
Rashidi Yekini was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward. Yekini is widely regarded as one of the greatest Nigerian footballers of all time and one of the grea…
Rashidi Yekini, Nigerian footballer (born 1963)
2012
Surendranath, Indian cricketer (born 1937)
Surendra Nath was an Indian cricketer who played in eleven Test matches between 1958 and 1961. He was primarily a medium-pace swing bowler, who enjoyed a particularly successful to…
Surendranath, Indian cricketer (born 1937)
2012
Carl Johan Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg (born 1916)
Carl Johan Arthur, Prince Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg, was the fourth son and fifth and youngest child of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden and his first wife, Princess Margaret of C…
Carl Johan Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg (born 1916)
2012
Aatos Erkko, Finnish journalist and publisher (born 1932)
Aatos Juho Michel Erkko was a Finnish newspaper editor, newspaper publisher, and the main owner of the Sanoma Corporation and the newspaper Helsingin Sanomat, of which he was also …
Aatos Erkko, Finnish journalist and publisher (born 1932)
2012
George Knobel, Dutch footballer, coach, and manager (born 1922)
George Knobel was a Dutch football manager.
George Knobel, Dutch footballer, coach, and manager (born 1922)
2012
Roy Padayachie, South African lawyer and politician, South African Minister of Communications (born 1950)
Radhakrishna Lutchmana "Roy" Padayachie was a South African politician and activist. He was a cabinet minister between November 2010 and his death in May 2012. At the same time he …
Roy Padayachie, South African lawyer and politician, South African Minister of Communications (born 1950)
2012
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James Robert Browning was an American attorney and jurist who served as a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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2012
James Isaac, American director and producer (born 1960)
James Isaac was an American film director and visual effects supervisor.
James Isaac, American director and producer (born 1960)
2012
Jean Laplanche, French psychoanalyst and author (born 1924)
Jean Laplanche was a French author, psychoanalyst and winemaker. Laplanche is best known for his work on psychosexual development and Sigmund Freud's seduction theory, and wrote mo…
Jean Laplanche, French psychoanalyst and author (born 1924)