Deaths on October 31

Raf Vallone

Died on October 31, 2002

Raf Vallone, Italian footballer and actor (b. 1916)

Raffaele Vallone OMRI (17 February 1916 – 31 October 2002) was an Italian actor, footballer, and journalist.

One of the top Italian male stars of the 1950s and 1960s, he first became known for his association with the neorealist movement. His performance in Sidney Lumet's 1962 film adaptation of A View from the Bridge won him the David di Donatello for Best Actor.

In 1994, he was made a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic for his contributions to the arts.

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Events on 2002

16 Jan

Osama bin Laden
The UN Security Council unanimously establishes an arms embargo and the freezing of assets of Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda, and the remaining members of the Taliban.
4 Apr

Angolan Civil War
The Angolan government and UNITA rebels sign a peace treaty ending the Angolan Civil War.
14 Apr

Hugo Chávez
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez returns to office two days after being ousted and arrested by the country's military.
12 May

Fidel Castro
Former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro, becoming the first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since Castro's 1959 revolution.
20 Aug

Saddam Hussein
A group of Iraqis opposed to the regime of Saddam Hussein take over the Iraqi Embassy in Berlin, Germany for five hours before releasing their hostages and surrendering.

Deaths on October 31

Raf Vallone

Died on October 31, 2002

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