Famous Deaths In 1978
Friday, 11 October 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 In the year 1978 death of vincent du Vigneaud, American chemist and Nobel laureate (b. 1901)
Dec 12 On this day in history clifton Chenier, US accordionist (Bayou Blues), dies at 53
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 on this day in history.
Dec 16 On this day in history blanche Calloway, US singer/dancer/radio hostess, dies at 76
Dec 17 Don Ellis, American jazz band leader (b. 1934) died on this day in history.
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.