1968 58 years ago Notable Deaths June 7

Dan Duryea, American actor and singer (born 1907)

On June 7, in the year 1968, Dan Duryea, American actor and singer (born 1907). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of June 7, a notable event in this corner of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Dan Duryea. Learn more below.

Dan Duryea was an American actor in film, stage, and television. Known for portraying villains, he had a long career in a variety of leading and secondary roles.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on June 7, 1968 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 22 January 2026.

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Notable Births 1991 Jun 7 Rasmus Vestergaard Madsen, Danish politician
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Historical Events 1982 Jun 7 Priscilla Presley opens Graceland to the public; the bathroom where Elvis Presley died five years earlier is kept off-li
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Notable Deaths 1980 Jun 7 Henry Miller, American novelist and essayist (born 1891)
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Notable Deaths 1970 Jun 7 E
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