October 20th famous deaths
List of celebrities and famous people who died on October 20th
1999 - 1990
Famous deaths on October 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1999 - 1990
199675-year-old Test Pilot dies
Social researcher/civil servant dies at 68
Pianist / singer, dies at 65
Actor (Dave–Dallas Interns), is killed at 53
Screenwriter dies at 83
Priest dies at 47
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Actor Elmer Gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack
Waterloo actor/director dies at 74
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German actor (Tatort) dies at 50
At 88, a dancer/choreographer dies
Philosopher dies at 69
Actor/writer from the United States (Nowhere near Everest), passes away at 81
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American actor, with over 100 films, who began his career as a horse-wrangler in westerns. He then entered film as a stuntman and wrangler, as well as an extra in 1922. In 1929, he began to play lead roles and the next year he was promoted to a feature role. His career was a mix of straight dramas and sophisticated …
1989 - 1980
Famous deaths on October 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1989 - 1980
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England, United Kingdom -- Actor. (Anne of 1000 Days. Lawrence of Arabia).
Mozambican politician and commander 1st President Mozambique
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (d. 1983).
1979 - 1970
Famous deaths on October 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1979 - 1970
1977Rocker (Lynyrd Skynyrd) dies in an airplane crash at 28
Actor (Skull Tomb of Ligeia), died at 44
1969 - 1960
Famous deaths on October 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1969 - 1960
1968British wartime entertainer (Born 1896)
Television preacher, who dies at the age of 84.
Japanese diplomat and politician 51st Prime Minster of Japan (d. 1967).
At 84, Baron/Diplomat (Egypt) dies
American politician and President of the United States during the Great Depression, 1929-1933. He was awarded over 500 medals, honors, and awards during his lifetime. He was also an honorary citizen in 24 European cities, and he held 85 degrees from the U.S. as well as other countries. He was an author and wrote at least 30 books.
1959 - 1950
Famous deaths on October 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1959 - 1950
1959Actor (Joyless Street), passes away at 75
Composer dies at 51
Race car driver (Indy 500-1937-1939, 1940), dies aged 51.
Pilot of a German bomber (Born 1916).
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Actor (Whisky Galore Dead of Night), is killed at 55
US Minister of War/Governor-General
1949 - 1940
Famous deaths on October 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1949 - 1940
1944Composer dies at 65
Actress (Star is Born Reckless), is killed at 84
The Stockholm Public Library was designed by a Swedish architect and academic.
1939 - 1930
Famous deaths on October 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1939 - 1930
1936American teacher (Born 1866).
Scottish politician who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (Born 1863).
Scottish politician who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (Born 1863).
Composer dies at 68
1929 - 1920
Famous deaths on October 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1929 - 1920
1929German theologist dies at 76
Composer dies at 78
American labor leader and Socialist presidential candidate (Born in 1855).
1919 - 1910
Famous deaths on October 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1919 - 1910
1913Composer dies at 69
Governor of New York (Born 1843).
1909 - 1900
Famous deaths on October 20th for the celebrities who died in the years 1909 - 1900
1907Kurdish statesman (Born 1834)
At the age of 67, she dies.
Composer dies at 77
Albanian poet (Born 1846).
American writer, As We Go, dies at 70