October 6th
176 Notable deaths
Nikolai Kolomeitsev
Russian admiral and explorer.
Born July 16th, 1867 in Kherson Governorate.
Died October 6th, 1944 at 77 years old in Paris (struck by vehicle).
Phyllis Nicolson
Mathematician (1917–1968).
Born September 21st, 1917 in Macclesfield.
Died October 6th, 1968 at 51 years old in Sheffield (breast cancer).
Frederic Hymen Cowen
British pianist, conductor and composer (1852–1935).
Born January 29th, 1852 in Kingston.
Died October 6th, 1935 at 83 years old in London.
Theo Jörgensmann
German musician.
Born September 29th, 1948 in Bottrop.
Died October 6th, 2025 at 77 years old in Brüel. [ref]
Kipyegon Bett
Kenyan athletics competitor (1998–2024).
Born February 1st, 1998 in Kenya. [ref]
Died October 6th, 2024 at 26 years old in Tenwek Hospital. [ref]
Georges Vantongerloo
Belgian visual artist (1886-1965).
Born November 24th, 1886 in Antwerp. [ref]
Died October 6th, 1965 at 78 years old in Paris. [ref]
Paavo Haavikko
Finnish poet and writer (1931–2008).
Born January 25th, 1931 in Helsinki.
Died October 6th, 2008 at 77 years old in Helsinki (disease). [ref]
Constant Puyo
French photographer (1857–1933).
Born November 12th, 1857 in Morlaix.
Died October 6th, 1933 at 75 years old in Paris.
Roald Jensen
Norwegian footballer (1943–1987).
Born January 13th, 1943 in Bergen.
Died October 6th, 1987 at 44 years old in Bergen.
Émile Mâle
French art historian (1862-1954).
Born June 2nd, 1862 in Commentry. [ref]
Died October 6th, 1954 at 92 years old in Fontaine-Chaalis. [ref]
Deaths 91 to 100 of 176
My mama always used to tell me: ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for’. Tupac Shakur