DeathJanuary 242004

Leônidas (footballer, born 1913)

Leônidas, Brazilian footballer and manager (born 1913)

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When
Saturday, January 24 200422 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2000s
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Person
Leônidas (footballer, born 1913)

Who they were

Leônidas, Brazilian footballer and manager (born 1913)

Why this date

Leônidas (footballer, born 1913) appears on our January 24 calendar for 2004 as a death entry.

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January 24 2004 — 22 years ago, on a Saturday.

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