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Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1956

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1956. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

  • Omero Schiassi
    Jan. 2 Omero Schiassi
  • Joseph Wirth
    Jan. 3 Joseph Wirth

    German educator and politician, chancellor of germany (b. 1876).

  • Alexander Gretchaninov
    Jan. 3 Alexander Gretchaninov

    Russian-american composer and pianist (d. 1956).

  • Dimitrios Vergos
    Jan. 3 Dimitrios Vergos

    Greek wrestler, weightlifter, and shot putter (b. 1886).

  • Arturo Tosi
    Jan. 3 Arturo Tosi
  • Aleksandr Tichonovič Grečaninov
    Jan. 3 Aleksandr Tichonovič Grečaninov
  • Italo Clerici
    Jan. 3 Italo Clerici
  • Mistinguett
    Jan. 5 Mistinguett

    French actress and singer (b. 1875).

  • Gaspare Oliverio
    Jan. 5 Gaspare Oliverio
  • Zonia Baber
    Jan. 10 Zonia Baber

    American geographer and geologist (b. 1862).

  • Rudolph Wolken
    Jan. 10 Rudolph Wolken
  • Marco Arturo Vicini
    Jan. 10 Marco Arturo Vicini
  • Norman Kerry
    Jan. 12 Norman Kerry

    Norman Kerry was an American actor best known for his leading roles during the silent film era, particularly in classics like 'The Phantom of the Opera' (1925) and 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' (1923). He achieved popularity as a romantic leading man, often starring alongside notable actresses of the time. [bio]

  • Lyonel Feininger
    Jan. 13 Lyonel Feininger

    German-american painter and leading exponent for expressionism.

  • Konstantin Päts
    Jan. 18 Konstantin Päts

    Estonian journalist, lawyer, and politician, 1st president of estonia (b. 1874).

  • Makbule Atadan
    Jan. 18 Makbule Atadan

    Turkish lawyer and politician (b. 1885).

  • Alexander Korda
    Jan. 23 Alexander Korda

    Hungarian-english director and producer (b. 1893).

  • Daniel Swarovski
    Jan. 23 Daniel Swarovski
  • André Basset
    Jan. 24 André Basset
  • Secondo Caire
    Jan. 24 Secondo Caire
  • Erich Kleiber
    Jan. 27 Erich Kleiber

    Austrian director and conductor (d. 1956).

  • William Horschke
    Jan. 27 William Horschke
  • Henry Mencken
    Jan. 29 Henry Mencken

    American editor, writer and satirist.

  • H. L. Mencken
    Jan. 29 H. L. Mencken

    American journalist and critic (b. 1880).

  • Jane Seymour
    Jan. 30 Jane Seymour

    Jane Seymour is an English actress best known for her roles in the James Bond film 'Live and Let Die' and the long-running American television series 'Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'. She has enjoyed a versatile career in film, television, and theatre, winning numerous awards for her performances. [bio]

  • A. A. Milne
    Jan. 31 A. A. Milne

    English author, poet, and playwright, created winnie-the-pooh (b. 1882).