Page 6: Famous Deaths Happened In 1978
Thursday, 10 July 2025
Dec 08 On this day in history golda Meir, Israel's PM (1969-74), dies in Jerusalem at 80
Dec 10 In the year 1978 edward D Wood Jr, director (Plan 9), dies of heart failure at 54
Dec 11 Vincent du Vigneaud, American chemist and Nobel laureate (b. 1901) died in the year 1978.
Dec 12 Clifton Chenier, US accordionist (Bayou Blues), dies at 53 on this day in history.
Dec 14 Salvador de Madariaga, Spanish diplomat, writer, historian and pacifist (b. 1886) died on this day in history.
Dec 15 On this day in history chill Wills, actor (Frontier Circus, Rounders), dies at 75
Dec 16 Blanche Calloway, US singer/dancer/radio hostess, dies at 76 on this day in history.
Dec 17 Don Ellis, American jazz band leader (b. 1934) died in the year 1978.
Dec 27 In the year 1978 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.