Famous Deaths In 1956

Jan 03 Alexander Tikhonovich Gretshaninov, Russian/US composer, dies at 91 on this day in history.

Jan 04 Alexandr Tikhonovich Grechaninov, composer, dies at 91 in the year 1956.

Jan 05 On this day in history 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 On this day in history 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 In the year 1956 siegfried F Nadel, Aust/Brit anthropologist (Nuba), dies at 52

Jan 21 On this day in history death of sam Langford, Canadian boxer (b. 1883)

Jan 22 P A M Speet, Dutch broadcast CEO (KRO), dies in the year 1956.

Jan 23 In the year 1956 alexander Korda, English movie producer (Henry VIII), dies at 62

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

Jan 29 On this day in history h[enry] L[ouis] Mencken, US essayist/critic (Smart Set), dies at 75

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

Jan 31 In the year 1956 death of a. A. Milne, English author (b. 1882)

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

Feb 03 In the year 1956 death of Émile Borel, French mathematician (b. 1871)

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

Feb 05 On this day in history savilly Tartakower, Austrian/Polish/French chess player, dies at 74

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

Feb 18 Gustave Charpentier, French opera composer (Louise), dies at 95 in the year 1956.

Feb 21 Edwin Franko Goldman, composer, dies at 78 on this day in history.

Feb 26 Herman Courtens, Belgian baron/painter, dies at 72 in the year 1956.

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 In the year 1956 willem H Keesom, Dutch physicist (Helium I/II), dies at 79

Mar 05 On this day in history erich Itor Kahn, composer, dies at 50

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

Mar 16 On this day in history joseph John Richards, composer, dies at 77

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

Mar 18 In the year 1956 friedrich Panzer, German germanist (Hilde-Gudrun), dies at 85

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 Thomas Alexandrovich de Hartmann, composer, dies at 70 on this day in history.

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

Jan 03 On this day in history birth of mel Gibson, Peekskill NY, actor (Mad Max, Mrs Soffel, Lethal Weapon)

Jan 03 Willy T. Ribbs, American race car driver was born in the year 1956.

Jan 04 Ann Magnuson, Charleston WV, actress (Anything But Love, Hunger) was born in the year 1956.

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 In the year 1956 birth of nels Cline, American guitarist and composer

Jan 05 Chen Kenichi, Japanese-born chef was born on this day in history.