- Nov 2 Dimitri Mitropoulos, Greek-American pianist, conductor (Minneapolis Symphony, 1937-49; New York Philharmonic, 1949-58), and composer, dies of heart failure at 64
- Nov 5 Johnny Horton, American country and rockabilly singer ("The Battle of New Orleans"), dies in a car accident at 33
- Nov 7 A. P. Carter, American country-folk and gospel singer-songwriter, and guitarist (The Carter Family), dies at 68