What Happened This Year 2019

People Who Died in 2019

Stig Sollander

Alpine skier and Olympic competitor
Born
June 25th, 1926 99 years ago
Died
2019 6 years ago — 93 years old

A Swedish alpine skier specialized in slalom and giant slalom. Competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics held in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Achieved significant success in national competitions during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Contributed to the popularity of alpine skiing in Sweden through competitive participation and excellence in skiing events.

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Baidyanath Misra

Indian economist and educator
Born
November 22nd, 1920 104 years ago
Died
2019 6 years ago — 99 years old

Contributed significantly to the field of economics in India, especially in agricultural economics. Served as a professor and later as the Vice-Chancellor at a prominent university. Participated in various government committees aimed at improving national agricultural policies. Played a role in formulating techniques that enhanced agricultural productivity in India.

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