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 Jeanne F Bourgeois, French head mistress (Moulin Rouge), dies at 84 on this day in history.

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 John Raedecker, Dutch sculptor (WW II Monument Amsterdam), dies at 70 in the year 1956.

Jan 14 In the year 1956 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 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 On this day in history death of a. A. Milne, English author (b. 1882)

Feb 02 Charley Grapewin, actor (Ellery Queen), dies at 86 on this day in history.

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

Feb 04 Leendert A Donker, Dutch soc dem party-minister of Justice, dies at 56 on this day in history.

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 in the year 1956.

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

Feb 21 Edwin Franko Goldman, composer, dies at 78 in the year 1956.

Feb 26 In the year 1956 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 on this day in history.

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 Erich Itor Kahn, composer, dies at 50 in the year 1956.

Mar 11 Sergey Nikiforovich Vasilenko, Russian opera composer, dies at 83 on this day in history.

Mar 16 In the year 1956 joseph John Richards, composer, dies at 77

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

Mar 18 On this day in history friedrich Panzer, German germanist (Hilde-Gudrun), dies at 85

Mar 22 In the year 1956 george A L Sarton, Belgian/US historian, dies at 71

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

Mar 26 Thomas Alexandrovich de Hartmann, composer, dies at 70 in the year 1956.

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Jan 02 In the year 1956 birth of lynda Barry, American cartoonist

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

Jan 03 Willy T. Ribbs, American race car driver was born on this day in history.

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

Jan 04 Barney Sumner, rock guitarist/vocalist (New Order-Blue Monday) was born on this day in history.

Jan 04 Bernard Albrecht, English pop guitarist (Joy Division) was born in the year 1956.

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

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