Famous people and celebrities who died in October 1967

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in October 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

• Oct. 3 Malcolm Sargent

  British conductor known for his work with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

• Oct. 3 Woody Guthrie

  Iconic American folk musician and songwriter who profoundly influenced American music, known for his politically charged songs like 'This Land Is Your Land' and his activism against fascism.

• Oct. 3 Woodrow Wilson "Woodie" Guthrie

  Us folk singer / guitarist, dies at 55

• Oct. 5 Clifton Williams

  NASA astronaut who tragically died in a plane crash in 1967 during his military service.

• Oct. 7 Norman Angell

  PEA - English journalist and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1872)

• Oct. 7 Sir Norman Angell (Ralph Lane)

  Nobel Prize laureate for having exposed by his pen the illusion of war and presented a convincing plea for international cooperation and peace

• Oct. 8 Clement Attlee

  British politician, lawyer and lecturer. he was also mayor of london, labour party leader, and prime minister of great britain between 1945-1951. attlee also worked as a lawyer from 1904-1908 and was involved in social services work. he also taught at the london school of economics.

• Oct. 8 [Ernesto] Che Guevara [Serna]

  Arg / cuban revolutionary

• Oct. 9 Che Guevara

  Ernesto 'Che' Guevara was a prominent Marxist revolutionary who played a crucial role in the Cuban Revolution alongside Fidel Castro. He became an iconic symbol of rebellion and social change, inspiring revolutionary movements worldwide. His image has become a global cultural icon representing resistance and revolutionary idealism.

• Oct. 9 Cyril Norman Hinshelwood

  CHE - English chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897)

• Oct. 9 Andre Maurois

  Emile herzog, a french writer of essays or novels, was well-known as a biographer. his works include "ariel," the life of shelley, 1924 "desraeli", 1927 "byron", 1930, and "dickens," 34. he gave many lectures on european and american tours. in 1938, maurois was elected to the french academy.

• Oct. 9 Joseph Pilates

  German-american fitness trainer, developed pilates (b. 1883)

• Oct. 9 Ernesto "Che" Guevara

  Argentinian-born guerrilla executed in bolivia

• Oct. 10 Ervin Major

  Composer dies at 66

• Oct. 11 Stanley Morison

  Typographer, known for work on times new roman font (b. 1889)

• Oct. 12 Nat Pendleton

  Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72

• Oct. 12 Ram Manohar Lohia

  Indian activist and politician (b. 1910)

• Oct. 14 Marcel Ayme

  Renowned French writer who made significant contributions to literature through novels, short stories, and plays, with works translated internationally.

• Oct. 20 Shigeru Yoshida

  Japanese politician and diplomat, 32nd prime minister of japan (b. 1878)

• Oct. 21 Ejnar Hertzsprung

  Danish astronomer and chemist (d. 1967).

• Oct. 25 Margaret Ayer Barnes

  American author and playwright (b. 1886)