In the year 1976

525 Notable deaths

Carl Benjamin Boyer

American mathematician and historian (1906–1976).

Born November 3rd, 1906 in Hellertown.

Died April 26th, 1976 at 69 years old in New York City.

José María Arizmendiarrieta

Catholic priest.

Born April 22nd, 1915 in Markina-Xemein.

Died November 29th, 1976 at 61 years old in Arrasate/Mondragón.

Jens Bjørneboe

Norwegian writer (1920–1976).

Born October 9th, 1920 in Kristiansand Municipality.

Died May 9th, 1976 at 55 years old in Eikvold (hanging).

Willi Hennig

German biologist.

Born April 20th, 1913 in Dürrhennersdorf.

Died November 5th, 1976 at 63 years old in Ludwigsburg.

Pinhas Lavon

Israeli politician (1904-1976).

Born July 12th, 1904 in Kopychyntsi. [ref]

Died January 24th, 1976 at 71 years old

Wan Waithayakon

Thai prince.

Born August 25th, 1891 in Bangkok.

Died September 5th, 1976 at 85 years old in Bangkok.

Mariano Ospina Pérez

President of colombia (1891-1976).

Born November 24th, 1891 in Medellín.

Died April 14th, 1976 at 84 years old in Bogotá.

Daniel F. Galouye

American writer.

Born February 11th, 1920 in New Orleans.

Died September 7th, 1976 at 56 years old in New Orleans.

Jean Servais

Belgian film and stage actor (1912-1976).

Born September 24th, 1912 in Antwerp. [ref]

Died February 17th, 1976 at 63 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Traugott Herr

German general (1890-1976).

Born September 16th, 1890 in Weferlingen.

Died April 13th, 1976 at 85 years old in Achterwehr.

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