Henry Ford
Apr 7 Henry Ford, American industrialist & auto maker (Ford Model T), dies at 83
Henry Ford
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- Apr 12 Christian F L Leipoldt, South African writer (Die Moormansgat), dies
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- Apr 18 Benny Leonard, Jewish-American lightweight boxing champ (1917-25), dies at 51
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