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Chauncey Sparks, American politician and 41st Governor of Alabama (born 1884)

On November 6, in the year 1968, Chauncey Sparks, American politician and 41st Governor of Alabama (born 1884). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of November 6, one of 213 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Chauncey Sparks. Learn more below.

George Chauncey Sparks, known as Chauncey Sparks, was an attorney and Democratic American politician who served as the 41st governor of Alabama from 1943 to 1947. He improved the state education of whites and expanded the state schools and centers for agriculture. He campaigned for passage of the Boswell Amendment to the state constitution, which was designed to keep blacks disfranchised following the US Supreme Court ruling Smith v. Allwright (1944) against the use of white primaries by the Democratic Party in the states.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on November 6, 1968 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • The event is associated with a specific geographical location (see map below).
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 27 September 2026.

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Notable Deaths 2024 Nov 6 Madeleine Riffaud, French poet, journalist and Resistance member (born 1924)
Notable Deaths 2024 Nov 6 Tony Todd, American actor (born 1954)
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Notable Deaths 2015 Nov 6 Yitzhak Navon, Israeli author, playwright, and politician, 5th President of Israel (born 1921)
Notable Deaths 2014 Nov 6 Maggie Boyle, English singer and flute player (born 1956)
Notable Deaths 2014 Nov 6 Tommy Macpherson, Scottish soldier and businessman (born 1920)
Notable Deaths 2014 Nov 6 Rick Rosas, American bass player (born 1949)
Notable Deaths 2013 Nov 6 Tarla Dalal, Indian chef and author (born 1936)
Notable Deaths 2013 Nov 6 Ace Parker, American football and baseball player (born 1912)
Historical Events 2012 Nov 6 Tammy Baldwin becomes the first openly gay politician to be elected to the United States Senate.
Notable Deaths 2012 Nov 6 Joel Connable, American journalist and actor (born 1973)
Notable Deaths 2012 Nov 6 Clive Dunn, English actor (born 1920)
Notable Deaths 2012 Nov 6 Frank J. Prial, American journalist and author (born 1930)
Selected Events 2012 Nov 6 Tammy Baldwin became the first openly gay politician to be elected to the United States Senate.
Notable Deaths 2011 Nov 6 Roger Faulques, French military officer and mercenary (born 1924)
Notable Deaths 2010 Nov 6 Robert Lipshutz, American soldier and lawyer, 17th White House Counsel (born 1921)
Notable Deaths 2009 Nov 6 Ron Sproat, American screenwriter and playwright (born 1932)
Notable Deaths 2007 Nov 6 Hilda Braid, English actress and singer (born 1929)
Notable Deaths 2007 Nov 6 George Grljusich, Australian footballer and sportscaster (born 1939)
Notable Deaths 2007 Nov 6 Hank Thompson, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1925)
Notable Deaths 2006 Nov 6 Francisco Fernández Ochoa, Spanish skier (born 1950)
Notable Deaths 2006 Nov 6 Federico López, Mexican-Puerto Rican basketball player (born 1962)
Notable Deaths 2005 Nov 6 Rod Donald, New Zealand lawyer and politician (born 1957)
Notable Deaths 2005 Nov 6 Anthony Sawoniuk, Belarusian SS officer (born 1921)
Historical Events 2004 Nov 6 An express train collides with a stationary car near the village of Ufton Nervet, England, killing seven and injuring…
Notable Deaths 2004 Nov 6 Johnny Warren, Australian footballer, manager, and sportscaster (born 1943)
Selected Events 2004 Nov 6 A man committing suicide parked his car on the railway tracks in Ufton Nervet, Berkshire, England, causing a…
Notable Deaths 2003 Nov 6 Just Betzer, Danish production manager and producer (born 1944)
Notable Deaths 2003 Nov 6 Rie Mastenbroek, Dutch swimmer and coach (born 1919)
Historical Events 2002 Nov 6 Jiang Lijun is detained by Chinese police for signing the Open Letter to the 16th National Congress of the Chinese…
Historical Events 2002 Nov 6 A Fokker 50 crashes near Luxembourg Airport, killing 20 and injuring three.
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Chauncey Sparks

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