Famous people and celebrities who died on November 18

Welcome to Takemeback.to's page dedicated to remembering the celebrities and famous people who passed away on November 18. On this day, we honor the lives and legacies of notable figures from various fields who left an indelible mark on the world. Explore our list to learn about their remarkable contributions and celebrate their enduring impact.

• 1941 Chris Watson

  Chris Watson was an Australian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of Australia and was the first leader of the Australian Labor Party to hold the office. [bio]

• 1941 Walther Hermann Nernst

  Prize laureate in recognition of his work in thermochemistry.

• 1941 Walther Nernst

  German chemist and physicist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1864).

• 1962 Niels Bohr

  Niels Bohr was a Danish physicist best known for his foundational contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, for which he won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922. [bio]

• 1962 Niels Henrik David Bohr

  Prize laureate for his services in the investigation of the structure of atoms and of the radiation emanating from them.

• 1969 Joseph Kennedy

  American financier and entrepreneur, he was the founder of a kennedy dynasty.

• 1977 Kurt Schuschnigg

  Italian-austrian politician and lawyer 15th federal chancellor of austria (d. 1977).

• 1978 Jim Jones

  Jim Jones was an American cult leader, preacher, and founder of the Peoples Temple, a religious organization infamous for the mass murder-suicide in 1978 at Jonestown, Guyana, which resulted in the deaths of over 900 people. [bio]

• 1978 Leo Ryan

  American politician and educator known for his significant political career and tragic death in 1978.

• 1980 Conn Smythe

  Legendary ice hockey player and coach known for his contributions to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

• 1986 Gia Carangi

  Pioneering supermodel of the early 1980s who became an iconic figure in fashion, tragically dying young from AIDS-related complications.

• 1987 Jacques Anquetil

  Legendary French cyclist who dominated the Tour de France, winning the prestigious race five times in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

• 1990 Beatrice Shilling

  Pioneering British aeronautical engineer who made critical improvements to Rolls-Royce Merlin engines during World War II, enabling British...

• 1991 Gustáv Husák

  Slovak lawyer and politician who served as the 9th President of Czechoslovakia, a key communist leader during the normalization period.

• 1994 Cab Calloway

  Legendary jazz musician and bandleader known for his energetic performances and influential role in the Harlem Renaissance, particularly...

• 1999 Paul Bowles

  Renowned American writer, composer, and translator known for his works exploring North African culture and modernist literature.

• 2002 James Coburn

  James Coburn was an American film and television actor known for his distinctive deep voice, rugged looks, and on-screen charisma. He gained fame during the 1960s and 1970s, often appearing in action, western, and spy films, and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Affliction' (1997). [bio]

• 2003 Michael Kamen

  Renowned film score composer known for iconic movie soundtracks including 'Die Hard', 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves', and 'X-Men'.

• 2004 Cy Coleman

  Renowned American composer, songwriter, and pianist known for his significant contributions to musical theater and jazz.

• 2009 Red Robbins

  Red Robbins was an American basketball player active during the mid-20th century, contributing to the sport's development during his era.

• 2010 Brian G. Marsden

  Renowned English-American astronomer who made significant contributions to celestial mechanics and was a leading expert in calculating the...

• 2015 Jonah Lomu

  Legendary New Zealand rugby player who revolutionized the sport with his exceptional power and speed.

• 2015 Abdelhamid Abaaoud

  Belgian-Moroccan terrorist and key organizer of the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks, who was killed during a police raid in Saint-Denis.

• 2016 Sharon Jones

  Sharon Jones was a renowned American soul and funk singer known for her powerful voice and dynamic performances.

• 2017 Malcolm Young

  Co-founder and rhythm guitarist of legendary rock band AC/DC, Malcolm Young was a pivotal figure in hard rock music.

• 2017 Naim Süleymanoğlu

  Legendary Turkish weightlifter known as the 'Pocket Hercules' for his extraordinary strength despite his small stature.

• 2017 Pancho Segura

  Pancho Segura was a renowned Ecuadorian-American tennis player and coach, famous for his innovative 'western' forehand technique and success...