Famous Deaths In 1978
Saturday, 07 September 2024
Dec 08 Golda Meir, Israel's PM (1969-74), dies in Jerusalem at 80 on this day in history.
Dec 10 On this day in history 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 In the year 1978 clifton Chenier, US accordionist (Bayou Blues), dies at 53
Dec 14 Salvador de Madariaga, Spanish diplomat, writer, historian and pacifist (b. 1886) died in the year 1978.
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 on this day in history.
Dec 27 In the year 1978 bob de Lange, Dutch actor/director (Daniel), dies at 62
Dec 28 On this day in history harry Winston, US jeweler for the "rich & famous", dies at 82