deaths
January 28, 1949
Jean-Pierre Wimille, French race car driver (born 1908)
Jean-Pierre Wimille
Jean-Pierre Wimille was a French racing driver and a member of the French Resistance during World War II. He was a two-time victor of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, winning in 1937 and 1939. He is generally regarded as one of the best French drivers of his era.