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Famous people and celebrities who died in February 1963

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in February 1963. 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

  • V duca di Sutherland George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower
    Feb. 1 V duca di Sutherland George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower
  • Wyndham Standing
    Feb. 1 Wyndham Standing
  • Giovanni Spezzaferri
    Feb. 1 Giovanni Spezzaferri
  • Giovanni Padula
    Feb. 1 Giovanni Padula
  • Ludwig Glauert
    Feb. 1 Ludwig Glauert
  • John Francis D'Alton
    Feb. 1 John Francis D'Alton
  • Benjamin R. Jacobs
    Feb. 3 Benjamin R. Jacobs

    American biochemist (b. 1879).

  • Fred Albert Shannon
    Feb. 4 Fred Albert Shannon
  • Piero Manzoni
    Feb. 6 Piero Manzoni

    Influential Italian conceptual artist known for radical and provocative works that challenged traditional art concepts, including his famous...

  • Learco Guerra
    Feb. 7 Learco Guerra

    Prominent Italian cyclist of the early 20th century, known for his significant achievements in professional road bicycle racing during the...

  • Ferdinand Vasserot
    Feb. 7 Ferdinand Vasserot
  • Marcel Godivier
    Feb. 9 Marcel Godivier
  • Sylvia Plath
    Feb. 11 Sylvia Plath

    Sylvia Plath was an American poet, novelist, and short-story writer, best known for her confessional poetry and her semi-autobiographical novel 'The Bell Jar.' She became a leading figure in 20th-century literature for her intense, emotional voice and her influential contribution to the genre of confessional poetry. [bio]

  • John Olof Dahlgren
    Feb. 11 John Olof Dahlgren

    Swedish-american soldier, medal of honor recipient (b. 1872).

  • Louis J. Gasnier
    Feb. 15 Louis J. Gasnier
  • Edgardo Donato
    Feb. 15 Edgardo Donato
  • Agostino Lanfranchi
    Feb. 15 Agostino Lanfranchi
  • Beppe Fenoglio
    Feb. 18 Beppe Fenoglio
  • Caterina Picolato
    Feb. 18 Caterina Picolato
  • Benny MorĂ©
    Feb. 19 Benny Moré
  • Jacob Gade
    Feb. 20 Jacob Gade

    Danish composer and violinist (d. 1963).

  • Bernhard Peyer
    Feb. 23 Bernhard Peyer
  • Antonio Signorini
    Feb. 23 Antonio Signorini
  • Melville J. Herskovits
    Feb. 25 Melville J. Herskovits

    Known for his research on race relations and cultural anthropology.

  • Raymond Barton
    Feb. 27 Raymond Barton
  • Rajendra Prasad
    Feb. 28 Rajendra Prasad

    Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962, and played a crucial role in India's independence movement.