Saturday, Jul 27, 2024
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1976 - Ray Brennan becomes first to die of "Legionnaire's Disease".
1981 - Death of Adam Walsh, American murder victim, inspired Code Adam (born 1974).
1981 - Death of William Wyler, American movie director (born 1902).
1985 - Death of John Scarne, American magician and card expert (born 1903).
1988 - Death of Frank Zamboni, American inventor (born 1901).
1992 - Death of Anthony Salerno, member of the U.S. La Cosa Nostra and a leader in the Genovese Family (born 1911).
2000 - Death of Gordon Solie, American wrestling commentator (born 1929).
2001 - Death of Leon Wilkeson, American musician (born 1952).
2003 - Death of Bob Hope, English-born American comedian (born 1903).