Died on this Day

Anniversary Date: 11-Oct

Died on This Day (11-Oct)

Person Person Description Age Anniv
Alexei Leonov Alexei Leonov Alexei Arkhipovich Leonov was a Soviet and Russian cosmonaut, Air Force major general, writer, and artist. Soviet Russian cosmonaut 85 1
Ewen Whitaker Ewen Whitaker Ewen Adair Whitaker was a British-born astronomer who specialized in lunar studies. British-born astronomer 94 4
Clarence M. Mitchell Clarence M. Mitchell Clarence Maurice Mitchell III was an American politician from Baltimore, Maryland who served in the Maryland Senate and the Maryland House of Delegates. American politician 72 8
Claire Rayner Claire Rayner Claire Berenice Rayner, OBE was an English journalist, broadcaster, novelist and nurse, best known for her role for many years as an advice columnist. Agony Aunt 79 10
Keith Miller Keith Miller Keith Ross Miller AM MBE was an Australian Test cricketer and a Royal Australian Air Force pilot during World War II. Australian Test cricketer 84 16
Donald Dewar Donald Dewar Donald Campbell Dewar was a Scottish politician who served as the inaugural First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Labour Party in Scotland from 1999 until his death in 2000. British politician 63 20
Günter Kuhnke Günter Kuhnke Günter Kuhnke was a German submarine commander during World War II and later a Konteradmiral with the Bundesmarine, West Germany's navy. German Admiral 78 30
István Antal István Antal István Antal was a Hungarian politician, who served as Minister of Religion and Education and as Minister of Justice in 1944. Hungarian politician 79 45
Walther Stampfli Walther Stampfli Walther Stampfli was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council . Swiss politician 80 55
William J. Landram William J. Landram William Jennings Landram was a lawyer, publisher, and Union officer during the American Civil War. Union Army general 67 125
Person Person Description Age Anniv
Labinot Harbuzi Labinot Harbuzi Labinot Harbuzi was a Swedish professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Swedish footballer 32 2
Erich Priebke Erich Priebke Erich Priebke was a German mid-level SS commander in the SS police force of Nazi Germany. SS officer 100 7
Frank Kameny Frank Kameny Franklin Edward Kameny was an American gay rights activist. American gay-rights activist 86 9
Edward Szczepanik Edward Szczepanik Edward Franciszek Szczepanik was a Polish economist and the last Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exile. Prime Minister of Poland 90 15
Beni Montresor Beni Montresor Beni Montresor was a versatile Italian artist, opera and film director, set designer, author and children's book illustrator. Italian illustrator, costume and set designer 75 19
Jeff York Jeff York Jeff York was an American film and television actor who began his career in the late 1930s using his given name, Granville Owen Scofield. American actor 83 25
Tex Williams Tex Williams Sollie Paul "Tex" Williams was an American Western swing musician. American musician 68 35
James Hartley James Hartley James Hartley was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. Canadian politician 81 50
Sir Michael Culme-Seymour Sir Michael Culme-Seymour Admiral Sir Michael Culme-Seymour, 3rd Baronet GCB, GCVO was a senior Royal Navy officer. Royal Navy admiral 84 100
James Keir James Keir James Keir FRS was a Scottish chemist, geologist, industrialist, and inventor, and an important member of the Lunar Society of Birmingham. British scientist and businessman 85 200