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Famous people and celebrities who died in November 1968

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in November 1968. 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

  • George Papandreou
    Nov. 1 George Papandreou

    Prominent Greek politician who served as the 182nd Prime Minister of Greece, coming from a notable political family with significant...

  • Neno Mori
    Nov. 2 Neno Mori
  • Michel Kikoine
    Nov. 4 Michel Kikoine

    Belarusian-french painter and soldier (b. 1892).

  • Chauncey Sparks
    Nov. 6 Chauncey Sparks

    American politician and 41st governor of alabama (b. 1884).

  • Alexander Gelfond
    Nov. 7 Alexander Gelfond

    Alexander Gelfond was a prominent Soviet mathematician known for his significant contributions to transcendental number theory and...

  • Aleksandr Osipovič Gel'fond
    Nov. 7 Aleksandr Osipovič Gel'fond
  • Wendell Corey
    Nov. 8 Wendell Corey

    Wendell Corey was an American actor and politician, best known for his supporting roles in classic Hollywood films and his later service as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. [bio]

  • Peter Mohr Dam
    Nov. 8 Peter Mohr Dam

    Faroese educator and politician, 3rd prime minister of the faroe islands (b. 1898).

  • Jan Johansson
    Nov. 9 Jan Johansson

    Renowned Swedish jazz pianist known for his innovative interpretations of traditional Swedish folk music and significant contributions to...

  • Leo Huberman
    Nov. 9 Leo Huberman
  • Jeanne Demessieux
    Nov. 11 Jeanne Demessieux

    Renowned French pianist, organist, and composer known for her exceptional musical talent and contributions to classical music.

  • Hermann Hohn
    Nov. 13 Hermann Hohn
  • Riccardo Galeazzi Lisi
    Nov. 16 Riccardo Galeazzi Lisi
  • Carl Bertilsson
    Nov. 16 Carl Bertilsson
  • Augustin Bea
    Nov. 16 Augustin Bea
  • Mervyn Peake
    Nov. 17 Mervyn Peake

    Renowned British writer, artist, and illustrator best known for the 'Gormenghast' fantasy trilogy.

  • Abdul Wahed Bokainagari
    Nov. 17 Abdul Wahed Bokainagari

    Bengali politician (b. 1876).

  • Walter Wanger
    Nov. 18 Walter Wanger
  • May Hollinworth
    Nov. 19 May Hollinworth

    Australian theatre producer and director (b. 1895).

  • Gilda Cian
    Nov. 20 Gilda Cian
  • Kongo Abe
    Nov. 20 Kongo Abe
  • Helen Gardner
    Nov. 20 Helen Gardner
  • Ferruccio Manganelli
    Nov. 20 Ferruccio Manganelli
  • D. A. Levy
    Nov. 24 D. A. Levy

    American poet and publisher (b. 1942).

  • Upton Sinclair
    Nov. 25 Upton Sinclair

    Upton Sinclair was an American author known for his muckraking novel 'The Jungle'.

  • Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
    Nov. 27 Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
  • Enid Blyton
    Nov. 28 Enid Blyton

    English children's author.