Famous people and celebrities who died in January 1967

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in January 1967. 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

• Jan. 1 Moon Mullican

  Moon Mullican was an influential American country and western swing musician known for his innovative piano playing and contributions to early rock and roll. He was a significant figure in the development of country music during the mid-20th century, bridging traditional and modern styles.

• Jan. 3 Jack Ruby

  Jack Ruby was a nightclub owner who became infamous for assassinating Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused killer of President John F. Kennedy, in a shocking live television moment that captivated the entire nation. His act was a pivotal moment in American criminal and media history, symbolizing the intense emotions surrounding Kennedy's assassination.

• Jan. 3 Reginald Punnett

  Reginald Punnett was a British geneticist who co-created the Punnett square for predicting the outcomes of genetic crosses.

• Jan. 3 Mary Garden

  Scottish-american soprano and actress (b. 1874)

• Jan. 4 Donald Campbell

  British speed record holder who tragically died attempting to break the world water speed record at Coniston Water in his jet-powered boat Bluebird.

• Jan. 7 Carl Schuricht

  Conductor polish-german (d. 1967).

• Jan. 8 Zbigniew Cybulski

  Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39

• Jan. 10 Charles E. Burchfield

  American painter (b. 1893)

• Jan. 12 Holland Smith

  Holland Smith was a United States Marine Corps general who played a key role in the Pacific theater during World War II.

• Jan. 12 Burhan Asaf Belge

  Turkish diplomat (b. 1887)

• Jan. 13 Anatole de Grunwald

  Russian-english screenwriter and producer (b. 1910)

• Jan. 15 David Burliuk

  Ukrainian illustrator and author (d. 1967).

• Jan. 16 Robert J. Van de Graaff

  Renowned American physicist who invented the Van de Graaff generator, a significant device used in particle physics and scientific research for generating high-voltage static electricity.

• Jan. 17 Evelyn Nesbit

  Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

• Jan. 18 Barney Ross

  Barney Ross was a world-renowned Jewish-American boxer who was a three-weight world champion and a World War II war hero. He was known for his exceptional boxing skills and courage both in the ring and during military service.

• Jan. 18 Goose Tatum

  American basketball player and soldier (b. 1921)

• Jan. 19 Grace Cunard

  Actress (untamed ressurection), is killed at 73

• Jan. 21 Ann Sheridan

  Iconic Hollywood actress of the 1930s and 1940s, known as the 'Oomph Girl' for her charismatic screen presence. She starred in notable films like 'Angels with Dirty Faces' and 'King's Row', becoming a prominent leading lady during Hollywood's golden era.

• Jan. 22 Jobyna Ralston

  Actress (wings girl shy, freshman), is killed at 66

• Jan. 24 Howard Charles Shaiffer

  Entertainer dies at 49

• Jan. 26 Kenneth Thomson

  Canadian businessman and art collector who served as the 2nd Baron Thomson. He was a prominent figure in Canadian media and business circles.

• Jan. 27 Gus Grissom

  NASA astronaut and one of the original Mercury Seven, tragically killed during the Apollo 1 pre-launch test in 1967.

• Jan. 27 Edward White

  Pioneering NASA astronaut who became the first American to perform a spacewalk during the Gemini 4 mission. He was a significant figure in early space exploration and made groundbreaking contributions to human spaceflight.

• Jan. 27 Roger B Chaffee

  NASA astronaut who tragically died in the Apollo 1 fire during a pre-launch test, becoming a symbol of early space program sacrifices.

• Jan. 27 Alphonse Juin

  Marshal of france, who was a prominent commander for the free french during world war ii.

• Jan. 29 Harold Munro Fox

  English zoologist (b. 1889)

• Jan. 30 Lee Morgan

  Lee Morgan was a legendary American jazz trumpeter and composer, known for his significant contributions to hard bop and modal jazz during the 1960s. Tragically, he was killed at a young age in 1967.

• Jan. 31 Eddie Tolan

  Eddie Tolan was an African American Olympic sprinter who won gold medals in the 100m and 200m at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, becoming a pioneering athlete in track and field.