Famous Deaths In 1978
Sunday, 01 October 2023
Dec 08 In the year 1978 golda Meir, Israel's PM (1969-74), dies in Jerusalem at 80
Dec 10 Edward D Wood Jr, director (Plan 9), dies of heart failure at 54 on this day in history.
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 In the year 1978 chill Wills, actor (Frontier Circus, Rounders), dies at 75
Dec 16 Blanche Calloway, US singer/dancer/radio hostess, dies at 76 in the year 1978.
Dec 17 Don Ellis, American jazz band leader (b. 1934) died in the year 1978.
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.