Deaths on January 11

Edna Purviance

Died on January 11, 1958

Edna Purviance, American actress (b. 1895)

Olga Edna Purviance (; October 21, 1895 – January 13, 1958) was an American actress of the silent film era. She was the leading lady in many of Charlie Chaplin's early films and in a span of eight years, she appeared in over 30 films with him.

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Events on 1958

13 May

Richard Nixon
During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, Vice President Richard Nixon's car is attacked by anti-American demonstrators.
30 May

Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Day: The remains of two unidentified American servicemen, killed in action during World War II and the Korean War respectively, are buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
16 Jun

Hungarian Revolution of 1956
Imre Nagy, Pál Maléter and other leaders of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising are executed.
18 Aug

Lolita
Vladimir Nabokov's controversial novel Lolita is published in the United States.
28 Nov

French colonial empire
Chad, the Republic of the Congo, and Gabon become autonomous republics within the French Community.

Deaths on January 11

Edna Purviance

Died on January 11, 1958

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Richard Nixon

Arlington National Cemetery

Hungarian Revolution of 1956

Lolita

French colonial empire