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Famous People Who Died on June 16
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Wernher von Braun
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Wernher von Braun
Engineer, Scientist / 1912 - 1977
Wernher von Braun was a German engineer who worked on rocket technology, first for Germany and then for the United States.
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Imre Nagy
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- Famous Prime Ministers
- Famous People Born in 1896
Imre Nagy
Prime Minister, Government Official / 1896 - 1958
Prime Minister of Hungary Imre Nagy withdrew Hungary from the Warsaw Pact and led Hungarians against the Soviets in the Hungarian Uprising of 1956.
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George Reeves
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- Mysterious Deaths
- Onscreen Superheroes
- Famous Capricorns
George Reeves
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1914 - 1959
Actor George Reeves was best known as Superman on the popular 1950s television show. It made him a household name, but brought an end to his film career. -
Lonnie Johnson
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- Famous Guitarists
- Famous Songwriters and Composers
Lonnie Johnson
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1899 - 1970
Lonnie Johnson was a musician, singer and songwriter, and one of the first major blues and jazz guitarists. His innovative style has influenced many blues, jazz and rock musicians.
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Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander
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- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous Generals
Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander
General, Political Leader / 1891 - 1969
British commander Harold Alexander fought in both World War I and World War II, during which he helped drive Nazi forces from Northern Africa.
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Mel Allen
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- Famous Television Personalities
- Famous People Named Allen
Mel Allen
Radio Personality, Television Personality / 1913 - 1996
Mel Allen was a sportscaster and lead announcer for the New York Yankees baseball team from 1940 to 1964. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978.
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