Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 15 July 1958

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The fire was caused by pyrotechnics set off by 29-year-old tour manager Daniel Biechele of the evening's headlining band, Jack Russell's Great White, which ignited flammable sound insulation foam in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage. Among those who perished in the fire were Great White's lead guitarist, Ty Longley and the show's emcee, DJ Mike 'The Doctor' Gonsalves. More than one survivor later stated that a bouncer stopped people trying to escape via the stage exit, stating that that door was "for the band only."
(20 February 2003)

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BirthFactDeath (-) Tuesday 15th of July 1958 68 years, 1 months and 26 days ago
Mother of John Lennon Julia Lennon born as Julia Stanley is knocked down and killed by learner-driver PC Eric Clague in a Standard Vanguard car at the age of 44 in Menlove Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom. Lennon's body landed about 30m from where she had been hit.