Famous Deaths In 1956

Jan 03 Alexander Tikhonovich Gretshaninov, Russian/US composer, dies at 91 in the year 1956.

Jan 04 In the year 1956 alexandr Tikhonovich Grechaninov, composer, dies at 91

Jan 05 On this day in history jeanne F Bourgeois, French head mistress (Moulin Rouge), dies at 84

Jan 08 On this day in history death of jim Elliot, American Christian missionary (b. 1928)

Jan 10 On this day in history henricus P Bremmer, Dutch art historian (Beeldende Kunst), dies at 84

Jan 12 John Raedecker, Dutch sculptor (WW II Monument Amsterdam), dies at 70 on this day in history.

Jan 14 On this day in history siegfried F Nadel, Aust/Brit anthropologist (Nuba), dies at 52

Jan 21 Sam Langford, Canadian boxer (b. 1883) died in the year 1956.

Jan 22 On this day in history p A M Speet, Dutch broadcast CEO (KRO), dies

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

Jan 27 Erich Kleiber, Austrian conductor, dies on this day in history.

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

Jan 30 On this day in history gerrit Mannoury, mathematician/philosopher, dies at 88

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

Feb 02 On this day in history charley Grapewin, actor (Ellery Queen), dies at 86

Feb 03 Émile Borel, French mathematician (b. 1871) died on this day in history.

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

Feb 05 In the year 1956 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 On this day in history herman Courtens, Belgian baron/painter, dies at 72

Feb 27 Frank Dailey, orch leader (Music at Meadowbrook), dies at 54 on this day in history.

Feb 28 Emile Buisson, French murderer executed (b. 1902) died in the year 1956.

Feb 29 On this day in history elpidio Quirino, president of Philippines (1949-53), dies at 65

Mar 03 On this day in history 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 On this day in history sergey Nikiforovich Vasilenko, Russian opera composer, dies at 83

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

Mar 17 In the year 1956 fred Allen, comedian (Fred Allen Radio Show), dies at 61

Mar 18 Friedrich Panzer, German germanist (Hilde-Gudrun), dies at 85 on this day in history.

Mar 22 George A L Sarton, Belgian/US historian, dies at 71 in the year 1956.

Mar 25 On this day in history george Luther Foote, composer, dies at 70

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 in the year 1956.

Jan 03 Mel Gibson, Peekskill NY, actor (Mad Max, Mrs Soffel, Lethal Weapon) was born in the year 1956.

Jan 03 On this day in history birth of willy T. Ribbs, American race car driver

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

Jan 04 In the year 1956 birth of barney Sumner, rock guitarist/vocalist (New Order-Blue Monday)

Jan 04 On this day in history birth of bernard Albrecht, English pop guitarist (Joy Division)

Jan 04 Nels Cline, American guitarist and composer was born in the year 1956.

Jan 05 On this day in history birth of chen Kenichi, Japanese-born chef