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Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1960

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 1960. 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

  • François Blanchy
    Oct. 2 François Blanchy
  • James Woodget
    Oct. 3 James Woodget
  • Hans von Wartenberg
    Oct. 4 Hans von Wartenberg
  • Alfred Kroeber
    Oct. 5 Alfred Kroeber
  • Silvio Fantuzzi
    Oct. 6 Silvio Fantuzzi
  • Richard Cromwell
    Oct. 11 Richard Cromwell

    Richard Cromwell was the son of Oliver Cromwell and briefly served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1658 to 1659 following his father's death. [bio]

  • Inejiro Asanuma
    Oct. 12 Inejiro Asanuma

    Japanese lawyer and politician (b. 1898).

  • Joseph Gregor
    Oct. 12 Joseph Gregor
  • Antonio Pannullo
    Oct. 12 Antonio Pannullo
  • Guglielmo Giannini
    Oct. 13 Guglielmo Giannini
  • Angelo Mattea
    Oct. 13 Angelo Mattea
  • Abram Ioffe
    Oct. 14 Abram Ioffe

    Russian scientist and academic (d. 1960).

  • Magdeleine Boucherit Le Faure
    Oct. 14 Magdeleine Boucherit Le Faure
  • Sigurd Hoel
    Oct. 14 Sigurd Hoel
  • Henny Porten
    Oct. 15 Henny Porten

    Henny Porten was a pioneering German film actress and producer, widely regarded as one of the most prominent stars of German silent cinema. She appeared in over 170 films between 1906 and 1955 and was known for her expressive acting style and versatility. Porten was also a film producer and played a significant role in shaping early German film history. [bio]

  • Clara Kimball Young
    Oct. 15 Clara Kimball Young

    American actress and producer (b. 1890).

  • Felice Bauer
    Oct. 15 Felice Bauer
  • Violet Wegner
    Oct. 17 Violet Wegner
  • George Wallace
    Oct. 19 George Wallace

    George Wallace was an American politician who served as the Governor of Alabama for four terms and was a prominent figure in mid-20th century American politics, known especially for his pro-segregationist stance during the Civil Rights Era. [bio]

  • Hjalmar Dahl
    Oct. 19 Hjalmar Dahl

    Finnish journalist, translator and writer (b. 1891).

  • Bonaventura Somma
    Oct. 23 Bonaventura Somma
  • Harry Ferguson
    Oct. 25 Harry Ferguson

    Irish-english engineer, founded the ferguson company (b. 1884).

  • Toshizō Nishio
    Oct. 26 Toshizō Nishio

    Japanese general (d. 1960).

  • Pat Ballard
    Oct. 26 Pat Ballard
  • Erik Peterson
    Oct. 26 Erik Peterson
  • H. L. Davis
    Oct. 31 H. L. Davis

    American author and poet (b. 1894).