Famous Deaths In 1978
Saturday, 04 May 2024
Dec 08 In the year 1978 golda Meir, Israel's PM (1969-74), dies in Jerusalem at 80
Dec 10 On this day in history edward D Wood Jr, director (Plan 9), dies of heart failure at 54
Dec 11 Vincent du Vigneaud, American chemist and Nobel laureate (b. 1901) died in the year 1978.
Dec 12 Clifton Chenier, US accordionist (Bayou Blues), dies at 53 on this day in history.
Dec 14 In the year 1978 death of salvador de Madariaga, Spanish diplomat, writer, historian and pacifist (b. 1886)
Dec 15 Chill Wills, actor (Frontier Circus, Rounders), dies at 75 in the year 1978.
Dec 16 On this day in history blanche Calloway, US singer/dancer/radio hostess, dies at 76
Dec 17 On this day in history death of don Ellis, American jazz band leader (b. 1934)
Dec 27 On this day in history bob de Lange, Dutch actor/director (Daniel), dies at 62
Dec 28 Harry Winston, US jeweler for the "rich & famous", dies at 82 in the year 1978.