Famous Deaths In 1956

Jan 03 In the year 1956 alexander Tikhonovich Gretshaninov, Russian/US composer, dies at 91

Jan 04 On this day in history alexandr Tikhonovich Grechaninov, composer, dies at 91

Jan 05 In the year 1956 jeanne F Bourgeois, French head mistress (Moulin Rouge), dies at 84

Jan 08 Jim Elliot, American Christian missionary (b. 1928) died on this day in history.

Jan 10 In the year 1956 henricus P Bremmer, Dutch art historian (Beeldende Kunst), dies at 84

Jan 12 In the year 1956 john Raedecker, Dutch sculptor (WW II Monument Amsterdam), dies at 70

Jan 14 Siegfried F Nadel, Aust/Brit anthropologist (Nuba), dies at 52 in the year 1956.

Jan 21 In the year 1956 death of sam Langford, Canadian boxer (b. 1883)

Jan 22 P A M Speet, Dutch broadcast CEO (KRO), dies on this day in history.

Jan 23 Alexander Korda, English movie producer (Henry VIII), dies at 62 in the year 1956.

Jan 27 Erich Kleiber, Austrian conductor, dies in the year 1956.

Jan 29 H[enry] L[ouis] Mencken, US essayist/critic (Smart Set), dies at 75 in the year 1956.

Jan 30 In the year 1956 gerrit Mannoury, mathematician/philosopher, dies at 88

Jan 31 A. A. Milne, English author (b. 1882) died on this day in history.

Feb 02 In the year 1956 charley Grapewin, actor (Ellery Queen), dies at 86

Feb 03 Émile Borel, French mathematician (b. 1871) died in the year 1956.

Feb 04 In the year 1956 leendert A Donker, Dutch soc dem party-minister of Justice, dies at 56

Feb 05 Savilly Tartakower, Austrian/Polish/French chess player, dies at 74 on this day in history.

Feb 08 On this day in history connie Mack, baseball manager (Phila A's, 1901-50), dies at 93

Feb 18 Gustave Charpentier, French opera composer (Louise), dies at 95 on this day in history.

Feb 21 On this day in history edwin Franko Goldman, composer, dies at 78

Feb 26 On this day in history herman Courtens, Belgian baron/painter, dies at 72

Feb 27 On this day in history frank Dailey, orch leader (Music at Meadowbrook), dies at 54

Feb 28 On this day in history death of emile Buisson, French murderer executed (b. 1902)

Feb 29 Elpidio Quirino, president of Philippines (1949-53), dies at 65 in the year 1956.

Mar 03 Willem H Keesom, Dutch physicist (Helium I/II), dies at 79 on this day in history.

Mar 05 Erich Itor Kahn, composer, dies at 50 on this day in history.

Mar 11 Sergey Nikiforovich Vasilenko, Russian opera composer, dies at 83 in the year 1956.

Mar 16 Joseph John Richards, composer, dies at 77 in the year 1956.

Mar 17 Fred Allen, comedian (Fred Allen Radio Show), dies at 61 on this day in history.

Mar 18 Friedrich Panzer, German germanist (Hilde-Gudrun), dies at 85 in the year 1956.

Mar 22 George A L Sarton, Belgian/US historian, dies at 71 on this day in history.

Mar 25 George Luther Foote, composer, dies at 70 on this day in history.

Mar 26 On this day in history thomas Alexandrovich de Hartmann, composer, dies at 70

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Jan 02 Lynda Barry, American cartoonist was born on this day in history.

Jan 03 Mel Gibson, Peekskill NY, actor (Mad Max, Mrs Soffel, Lethal Weapon) was born on this day in history.

Jan 03 In the year 1956 birth of willy T. Ribbs, American race car driver

Jan 04 Ann Magnuson, Charleston WV, actress (Anything But Love, Hunger) was born on this day in history.

Jan 04 On this day in history birth of barney Sumner, rock guitarist/vocalist (New Order-Blue Monday)

Jan 04 Bernard Albrecht, English pop guitarist (Joy Division) was born on this day in history.

Jan 04 Nels Cline, American guitarist and composer was born on this day in history.

Jan 05 Chen Kenichi, Japanese-born chef was born in the year 1956.