1939–1963
Lee Harvey Oswald
American former marine who assassinated John F. Kennedy
24years old at death
8,803days lived
1%of the people on this site died younger
Lee Harvey Oswald was born on 18 October 1939 and died on 24 November 1963, aged 24 years and 37 days. That is 8,803 days in all.
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Others who died at 24
- James DeanAmerican actor · 1931–195524 yrs
- The Notorious B.I.G.American rapper · 1972–199724 yrs
- Thérèse of LisieuxFrench Discalced Carmelite nun, Doctor of the Church · 1873–189724 yrs
- Constantine IIRoman emperor · c. AD 316–340c. 24 yrs
Everyone famous who died at 24
Also born on 18 October
- Henri BergsonFrench philosopher · 1859–194181 yrs
- Chuck BerryAmerican musician · 1926–201790 yrs
- Pierre TrudeauPrime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and 1980 to 1984 · 1919–200080 yrs
- Huell HowserAmerican television personality · 1945–201367 yrs
- Frederick III, German EmperorAs King of Prussia German Emperor · 1831–188856 yrs
- Giovanni Antonio CanalItalian painter of landscapes · 1697–176870 yrs
Famous people born on 18 October
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