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DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | December 3, 2016
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Japan has one of the highest cremation rates in the world - 99.9% (compared to approximately 40% in the United States).
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Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
William Ziegler
Former New Orleans firefighter whose humorous obituary went viral
Anne Jennings
First African-American registered nurse to graduate from Hartford Hospital School
Joyce Brock
Created one of the first modeling agencies and schools for African-Americans
Mary Crocker Fassett
An accomplished artist whose work has been featured in galleries in America and France
William "Bill" Covington
One of the first African Americans to integrate the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Force.
Mary Louise "Lou" Rodeen
The first woman to be accepted into the Northwestern University Band.
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2016 Oakland Building Fire Victims ›
December 3, 2016
At least 9 people died in a building fire…
Don Calfa (1939 - 2016) ›
December 2, 2016
Character actor who appeared in “Weekend at Bernie’s”…
Joe McKnight (1988 - 2016) ›
December 2, 2016
Former NFL running back played for the Jets, Chiefs...
Andrew Sachs (1930 - 2016) ›
December 2, 2016
British actor best known for “Fawlty Towers”...
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November 30, 2016
Franchisee created McDonald’s iconic Big Mac…
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November 30, 2016
TV legend headed up NBC in the 1980s...