Died On November 6th
Discover the most famous people who died on November 6. The list includes people like Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Charles X of France, Billy Sunday, Edgard Varese, Heinrich Schütz. Famous personalities featured on this list, include composers, actors, emperors & kings and novelists and from other domains of life. This list includes people from United States, Germany, Mexico & France and many more countries.
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky(Russian Romantic Composer Best Known for His Ballet Compositions ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘The Nutcracker’)
Birthdate: May 7, 1840
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Votkinsk, Russia
Died: 1893
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was the first Russian composer to place Russian music on the international stage. Often described as a musician who transcended the stereotypes of classical Russian music, Tchaikovsky is credited with making the Western world take note of Russian music. Although he was criticized by the critics, his popularity among the public never faded.
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Gene Tierney(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Ellen Berent Harland’ in the Film ‘Leave Her to Heaven’)
Birthdate: November 19, 1920
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: 1991
Gene Tierney is best remembered for her Academy Award-nominated role of Ellen Berent Harland in Leave Her to Heaven. She also starred in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Laura, and The Razor's Edge, and performed on Broadway, too. Her personal life is said to have inspired an Agatha Christie novel.
Birthdate: November 3, 1933
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Hutchinson, Kansas, United States
Died: 1995
Aneta Corsaut is best known as Helen Crump from The Andy Griffith Show. She also appeared in films such as The Blob and was seen in significant roles in the series House Calls and Mrs. G. Goes to College. She co-wrote a book named The Mystery Reader's Quiz Book.
Birthdate: December 9, 1594
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Died: 1632
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden reigned as the King of Sweden from 30 October 1611 until his death on 6 November 1632, at the age of 37. He is credited with transforming Sweden into a great European power. Considered one of the greatest modern military commanders, Gustavus Adolphus turned Sweden into one of Europe's primary military forces during the Thirty Years' War.
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Princess Charlotte of Wales
(Princess)
Birthdate: January 7, 1796
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Carlton House, London, England
Died: 1817
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George Meade(American Army Officer Who Decisively Defeated Confederate General Robert E. Lee in the American Civil War)
Birthdate: December 31, 1815
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Cádiz, Spain
Died: 1872
George Meade was a civil engineer and United States Army officer best remembered for decisively defeating Robert E. Lee in the American Civil War. After the war, he played an important role during the Reconstruction era. As a civil engineer, George Meade was involved in the construction of many lighthouses.
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Billy Sunday(The Most Influential American Evangelist During the First Two Decades of the 20th Century)
Birthdate: November 19, 1862
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Story County, Iowa, U.S
Died: 1935
Birthdate: October 9, 1757
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France
Died: 1836
Dauphin Louis had one of the most unpopular reigns as the king of France. Following the fall of Bastille, he became the first royal family member to go into exile. Decisions such as the imposition of the death penalty and press censorship led to the July Revolution and his abdication.
Birthdate: April 24, 1876
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Wandsbek, Hamburg, Germany
Died: 1960
Erich Raeder was a German admiral best remembered for his role in World War II. In 1939, Raeder became the first person since Henning von Holtzendorff to hold the rank of Grand Admiral, the highest possible naval rank. Raeder led the Kriegsmarine, the navy of Nazi Germany, for the first half of the Second World War before resigning in 1943.
Birthdate: May 10, 1922
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Died: 2011
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Birthdate: December 22, 1883
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: 1965
Birthdate: January 9, 1920
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Brixton, London, England, UK
Died: 2012
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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José P. Laurel
(The 3rd President of the Philippines)
Birthdate: March 9, 1891
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Tanauan, Philippines
Died: 1959
The 3rd president of the Philippines, José P. Laurel had also led the country as its Commissioner of Justice and Minister of the Interior. His rule as a president, though, was largely nominal, as the Philippines was occupied by Japan back then. Charged with treason multiple times, he managed to escape trials.
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Fred Dibnah
(TV Personalities)
Birthdate: April 28, 1938
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK
Died: 2004
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Ali Kemal
(Minister of the Interior of the Ottoman Empire in 1919)
Birthdate: September 7, 1867
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Fatih, Turkey
Died: 1922
Ali Kemal was a Turkish journalist, poet, newspaper editor, government official, and liberal-leaning politician. He is best remembered for his brief service as the Minister of the Interior of the Ottoman Empire in 1919. During the Turkish War of Independence, Ali Kemal was assassinated by paramilitary officers.
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Yusaku Matsuda
(Japanese actor)
Birthdate: September 21, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Died: 1989
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Maurice Leblanc
(French Novelist Known as the Creator of the Fictional Gentleman Thief and Detective ‘Arsène Lupin')
Birthdate: December 11, 1864
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Rouen, France
Died: 1941
French author Maurice Leblanc is best known for creating the character Arsène Lupin, who has been part of 60 of Leblanc’s crime stories and novels. He quit his law studies to become an author. Several of his films have been turned into films. He also earned the Légion d'Honneur.
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Agustín Lara
(Composer, Singer, Actor, Songwriter)
Birthdate: October 30, 1897
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Tlatlauquitepec Municipality
Died: 1970
Agustín Lara was a Mexican composer and songwriter. Apart from gaining popularity in Mexico, Lara's work has also been appreciated in places like the Caribbean, United States, Spain, Italy, Japan, and Central and South America. Many of his songs have been recorded by several international singers like Enrico Caruso. Lara's life inspired the 1959 film The Life of Agustín Lara.
Birthdate: October 18, 1585
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bad Köstritz, Germany
Died: 1672
German composer and organist Heinrich Schütz was one of the first to bring the Italian style of music to Germany. While he had initially studied law, he later began his musical career in Venice. He is remembered for his works such as Symphoniae sacrae and the first German opera, Dafne.
Birthdate: September 3, 1925
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States
Died: 2007
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Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans
(Duke)
Birthdate: April 13, 1747
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Domaine de Saint Cloud, Saint-Cloud, France
Died: 1793
Birthdate: February 22, 1938
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Wiesbaden, Germany
Died: 2017
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Calvin Graham
(Serviceman)
Birthdate: April 3, 1930
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Canton, Texas, USA
Died: 1992
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Prince Maximilian of Baden
(Last Chancellor of the German Empire and Minister-President of Prussia (1918))
Birthdate: July 10, 1867
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Baden-Baden, Germany
Died: 1929
Prince Maximilian of Baden was a German politician and general. Maximilian, who belonged to the German aristocracy, was the last chancellor of the German Empire. He also played an important role in the events leading up to the creation of the Weimar Republic.
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Gouverneur Morris
(Politician)
Birthdate: January 30, 1752
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Province of New York, United States
Died: 1816
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Annette Kellerman
(Australian Professional Swimmer and Actress)
Birthdate: July 6, 1887
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Marrickville, Australia
Died: 1975
Annette Kellerman was an Australian vaudeville star, writer, film actress, and professional swimmer. A fashion icon, Kellerman was among the first women to wear and popularize a one-piece swimsuit. She also helped popularize synchronized swimming. An advocate of natural beauty, health, and fitness, Annette Kellerman was one of the first major actresses to appear nude in a Hollywood film.
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L. Sprague de Camp
(Prominent Science Fiction Writer in the 1930s and 1940s)
Birthdate: November 27, 1907
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: 2000
L. Sprague de Camp was an American writer who wrote more than 100 books in an illustrious career that spanned nearly six decades. A popular writer of science fiction, De Camp was a leading figure in science fiction in the 1930s and 1940s. Over the course of his career, he won several prestigious awards like the International Fantasy Award.
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Maria Innocentia Hummel
(Nun)
Birthdate: May 21, 1909
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Massing, Germany Massing, Germany
Died: 1946
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Elizabeth Rogers
(Actress)
Birthdate: May 18, 1934
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States
Died: 2004
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Kate Greenaway
(Artist and writer)
Birthdate: March 17, 1846
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Hoxton, London, England
Died: 1901
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William J. Hardee
(Army Officer)
Birthdate: October 12, 1815
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Camden County, Georgia, United States
Died: 1873
Birthdate: May 30, 1952
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary
Died: 2016
Hungarian musical legend Zoltán Kocsis, often compared to American conductor Leonard Bernstein, had started learning the piano at age 5. While he later soared to fame with concerts and music festivals, he later won accolades for his recordings of Béla Bartók and Debussy. He also later co-established the Budapest Festival Orchestra.
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Emperor Tsuchimikado
(Emperor)
Birthdate: January 3, 1196
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Japan
Died: 1231
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Johnny Warren
(Australian Football Player and Coach)
Birthdate: May 17, 1943
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Died: 2004
Johnny Warren was an Australian football player, coach, writer, broadcaster, and administrator. Nicknamed Captain Socceroo, Warren is best remembered for his work to promote and popularize soccer in Australia. The award presented to the A-League's best player is named after Johnny Warren. His life and career inspired the 2006 documentary film Johnny Warren’s Football Mission.
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Niklas Luhmann
(German Sociologist and Philosopher Famous for His Extensive Use of the ‘Slip Box’ or 'Zettelkasten' Note-Taking Method)
Birthdate: December 8, 1927
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lüneburg, Germany
Died: 1998
Niklas Luhmann was a German sociologist and philosopher of social science. He was also a prominent thinker in systems theory. Considered one of the most important social theorists of the 20th century, he was best known for his debate with the critical theorist Jürgen Habermas over the potential of social systems theory. He wrote or co-wrote hundreds of books.
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Thomas Lawton
(Football player)
Birthdate: October 6, 1919
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Farnworth, England
Died: 1996
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Jack Hartman
(American football player, Basketball coach)
Birthdate: October 7, 1925
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Dewey, Oklahoma, United States
Died: 1998
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George V. Higgins
(Author)
Birthdate: November 13, 1939
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
Died: 1999
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Catalina Micaela of Spain
(Queen)
Birthdate: October 10, 1567
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Died: 1597
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Robert E. Wood
(Military officer)
Birthdate: June 13, 1879
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Died: 1969
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Konishi Yukinaga
(General)
Birthdate: 1555 AD
Birthplace: Sakai, Japan
Died: 1600
Birthdate: July 31, 1953
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Died: 2018
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Charles Napier
(Naval commander)
Birthdate: March 6, 1786
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Stirlingshire, England
Died: 1860
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William Wells Brown
(Abolitionist lecturer, novelist, playwright, and historian)
Birthdate: March 15, 1814
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Died: 1884
Birthdate: March 3, 1929
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Northfleet, Kent, England
Died: 2007
Height: 5'2" (157 cm)
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Peter Hilton
(mathematician, topologist, university teacher)
Birthdate: April 7, 1923
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: London
Died: 2010
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Chick Evans
(American Amateur Golfer)
Birthdate: July 18, 1890
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Died: 1979
Chick Evans was an American golfer who won the 1916 U.S. Open. Best remembered for his achievements as an amateur golfer, Evans won two U.S. Amateur Championships while competing in a record 50 successive U.S. Amateurs. He is credited with establishing the Evans Scholars Foundation, which provides college scholarships for caddies. Evans was given the Bob Jones Award in 1960.
Birthdate: September 26, 1891
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Strasbourg, France
Died: 1968
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Yitzhak Navon
(5th President of Israel)
Birthdate: April 9, 1921
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Jerusalem, Israel
Died: 2015
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Thomas Roe
(British Diplomat)
Birthdate: 1581 AD
Birthplace: Leyton, London, England
Died: 1644
Renowned British diplomat Thomas Roe had started his career as an ambassador to the Mughal emperor Jahangir’s court in India, where he furthered British interests, and was later an ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. He also negotiated treaties during the Thirty Years’ War and was later knighted for his achievements.