Page 6: Famous Deaths Happened In 1978
Wednesday, 30 April 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 on this day in history.
Dec 12 On this day in history clifton Chenier, US accordionist (Bayou Blues), dies at 53
Dec 14 On this day in history 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 In the year 1978 blanche Calloway, US singer/dancer/radio hostess, dies at 76
Dec 17 On this day in history death of don Ellis, American jazz band leader (b. 1934)
Dec 27 Bob de Lange, Dutch actor/director (Daniel), dies at 62 in the year 1978.
Dec 28 On this day in history harry Winston, US jeweler for the "rich & famous", dies at 82