Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 18 October 1939

Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-) Calendar

When Houdini arrived at the Garrick Theater for what would be his last performance, he had a fever of 40° C. Despite the diagnosis of acute appendicitis Houdini took the stage. He was reported to have passed out during the show but was revived and continued. After the show he was hospitalized at Detroit's Grace Hospital.
(24 October 1926)

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BirthFactDeath (+) Wednesday 18th of October 1939 87 years, 6 months and 23 days ago
Assassin Lee Harvey Oswald is born in Old French Hospital, 1818 Orleans Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.