Owens, Jesse (James Cleveland) 'JC'
b. September 12, 1913 d. March 31, 1980
American Athlete. Jesse Owens first came to national prominence in 1933 when, as a senior at Cleveland East Technical High School, he tied the world record for the 100-yard dash. Attending Ohio State on a track scholarship, Owens had perhaps the greatest day in sports history on May 25, 1935, setting world records in the 220-yard dash, the 220-yard low hurdles, and the broad jump while again tying the world record in the 100-yard dash at the Big 10 track and field championships. Cause of death: Lung Cancer.
Quintanilla-Perez, Selena
b. April 16, 1971 d. March 31, 1995
Tejano Singer. A Hispanic singing idol, she was murdered at age 23 at the Days Inn, Room 158, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was the Grammy winning queen of Tejano music and sold more than 1.5 million records. Born in Lake Jackson, Texas, her father, Abraham Quintanilla, was a respected Latino musician who played with a group called Los Dinos. By the time she was ten years old, Selena would join Los Dinos, singing with the group. Cause of death: Murdered.
Morgan, John Pierpont 'J.P.'
b. April 17, 1837 d. March 31, 1913
Businessman. Considered a legendary figure in American Financial History, he is best known as founder of the banking house of "J. P. Morgan & Co.", which played a central role in the formation of General Electric Company, United States Steel Corporation, General Motors Corporation, and other major corporate deals of that era. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of a successful international investment banker who operated mainly out of London, England, he was educated in Boston, Massachusetts.
Lee, Brandon
b. February 1, 1965 d. March 31, 1993
Actor. Born to Bruce Lee, creator of the Jeet Kune Do style of martial arts, and the German born American Linda Lee Emery in Oakland, California. The Lee family moved to Hong Kong in 1971 where the senior Lee made several films and Brandon became fluent in Cantonese. With his father's death in 1973, the family returned to the United States. Brandon attended the Chadwick School until he was expelled for insubordination.
Rockne, Knute
b. March 4, 1888 d. March 31, 1931
Football Coach. He was innovative during his coaching career at Notre Dame when football was still in its infancy, and was the first coach to initiate intersectional rivalries and build a national schedule. His record and legacy has never been duplicated. During 13 years as head coach his teams collected 105 victories, 12 losses, 5 ties, and 6 national championships with five undefeated seasons. On vacation after the 1930 season, he decided to go to Los Angeles on a business trip. Cause of death: Plane Crash
Peaks, Clarence
b. September 23, 1935 d. March 31, 2007
Professional Football Player. He was a fullback for nine seasons (1957 to 1965) in the National Football League with the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a member of the 1960 NFL Championship Eagles team. His best year was in 1961, when he had 135 rushes for 471 yards with 5 touchdowns, and 32 receptions for 472 yards. After retiring as a player, Peaks worked as a broadcaster for the Eagles, in 1969.
Kobashigawa, Yeiki
b. September 28, 1917 d. March 31, 2005
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. A native of Hilo, Hawaii, Kobashigawa entered service at Honolulu, Hawaii. Kobashigawa served as a Technical Assistant with the United States Army, Company B, 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate). Kobashigawa was awarded his medal for service at Lanuvio, Italy, on June 2, 1944, during World War II. Kobashigawa's citation reads-Technical Sergeant Yeiki Kobashigawa distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 2 June 1944.
Isley Jr., O'Kelly
b. December 25, 1937 d. March 31, 1986
Grammy Award winning member of The Isley Brothers. They had such hits as "It's Your Thing", "Shout", "Twist and Shout", "That Lady", and "This Old Heart of Mine." Cause of death: Heart Attack.
Brown, Harvey
b. September 6, 1795 d. March 31, 1874
Civil War Union Brevet Major General. An 1818 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, he fought in the Mexican War, and was Colonel of the 5th United States Artillery when the Civil War started. He was offered a Volunteer Brigadier General commission, which he turned down to remain in the Regular Army. He rendered valuable service when, while commander of Fort Pickens in Florida, he repulsed Confederate attempts to capture his command.
Schiavo (Schindler), Terri (Theresa) Marie
b. December 3, 1963 d. March 31, 2005
Social Rights Figure, Medical Figure. After a heart attack in 1990 left her in a comatose state that was later diagnosed as a 'permanent vegetative state,' the fight between her husband, Michael Schiavo, and her parents, Mary and Bob Schindler, as to whether she wished to be kept alive or to die caused a running legal battle that lasted for 15 years. Married to Michael Schiavo in 1984, she suffered massive brain damage after a cardiac arrest.
Perdue, Frank
b. May 9, 1920 d. March 31, 2005
Businessman. He transformed a backyard egg business into one of the nation's largest poultry processors using the folksy commercial slogan, "It takes a tough man to make a tender chicken." His TV commercial persona helped boost sales from $56 million in 1970 to more than $1.2 billion by 1991 when he turned the reins over to his son, Jim. Perdue's father, Arthur W. Perdue, started the family business in 1920, raising chickens for eggs.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Died On This Date: Mar 29
Macy, Rowland H.
b. August 30, 1822 d. March 29, 1877
Founder of Macy's Department Stores.
Graham, George
b. 1758 d. March 29, 1826
Revolutionary War North Carolina Militia Major General. He served throughout the Revolutionary War. He was among the Mecklenburg Patriots, who, along with those from Rowan County, were some of the War's most hostile forces. In 1780, he was among the 12 (or 14) Patriots who fought back a force of 400 British soldiers at McIntyre's Farm. The incident became known as the "Battle of The Hornets." Charlotte then took the nickname "The Hornet’s Nest," a name it still uses to this day.
Love, Cecil
b. February 6, 1898 d. March 29, 1995
Academy Award winning motion picture special effects artist and inventor. Won Oscars on two seperate occasions For the concept, engineering, and development of the Acme-Dunn Optical Printer for motion picture special effects.
Hopkins, Mark
b. September 1, 1813 d. March 29, 1878
Businessman. 19th Century railroad tycoon, best known as a founding partner and Treasurer of the Central Pacific Railroad. Born in Henderson, New York to a family of Puritan roots, he started his career in the mercantile trade at the age of 16, first as a clerk in Niagara County, New York and then at Lockport as a leading partner in Hopkins & Hughes. He began studying law in 1837, but he gave it up to join the California Gold Rush.
Milroy, Robert Huston
b. June 11, 1816 d. March 29, 1890
Civil War Union Major General. He commanded some 8000 men at the Battle of Winchester, Virginia in June of 1862. Confederate Major General Richard Ewell's 2nd Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia outmatched General Milroy and captured some 3400 men, and all 23 pieces of artillery. He was relieved of duty shortly after.
Moore, William Wilcy
b. May 20, 1897 d. March 29, 1963
Major League Baseball Player. The son of a cotton farmer, his claim to fame in the Major League was as the highly effective relief pitcher for the 1927 New York Yankees 'Murderers Row' team. Born in Bonita, Texas, he started his baseball career pitching semipro until signed to a professional contract by Fort Worth of the Texas League in July of 1921. Forth Worth then sent him to Paris of the Texas-Oklahoma League for seasoning.
Guenther, Jacob b. November 13, 1849 d. March 29, 1871Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Wars with the Plains Indians as a Corporal in Company E, 8th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in various actions in Arizona in 1868 and 1869. His citation reads simply "Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians". His Medal was awarded to him on September 6, 1869.
Factor, Pompey
b. 1849 d. March 29, 1928
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Indian Wars as a Private in the Indian Scouts, which were Native Americans in the United States Army service. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Pecos River, Texas on April 25, 1875. His citation reads "With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol". His Medal was issued on May 28, 1875.
Watkins, Louis Douglas
b. November 29, 1833 d. March 29, 1868
Civil War Union Brigadier General. Originally buried in Old Girod Street Cemetery in Baton Rouge, La., his remains were removed to Arlington and laid to rest next to his father-in-law, Gen. Lovell H. Rousseau.
Wilson, Harold Edward 'Speedy'
b. December 5, 1921 d. March 29, 1998
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 3d Platoon, Company G, 3d Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 23-24, 1951. His citation in part reads "Dazed and suffering from concussion, he still refused medical aid and, despite weakness from loss of blood, moved from foxhole to foxhole, directing fire, resuppplying ammunition, rendering first aid.
Scott, Robert Falcon
b. June 6, 1868 d. March 29, 1912
Explorer. He and the other four members of his team reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912, only to discover that Roald Amundsen had arrived about a month earlier. On the return trip, all five perished. After becoming trapped and tent-bound by a blizzard, Scott, Lt. Henry R. "Birdy" Bowers, Royal Marines, and Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson died from starvation and exposure on the Ross Ice Shelf. They were 11 miles from a supply depot. They were discovered on November 12, 1912. Cause of death: Froze to death on an expedition.
b. August 30, 1822 d. March 29, 1877
Founder of Macy's Department Stores.
Graham, George
b. 1758 d. March 29, 1826
Revolutionary War North Carolina Militia Major General. He served throughout the Revolutionary War. He was among the Mecklenburg Patriots, who, along with those from Rowan County, were some of the War's most hostile forces. In 1780, he was among the 12 (or 14) Patriots who fought back a force of 400 British soldiers at McIntyre's Farm. The incident became known as the "Battle of The Hornets." Charlotte then took the nickname "The Hornet’s Nest," a name it still uses to this day.
Love, Cecil
b. February 6, 1898 d. March 29, 1995
Academy Award winning motion picture special effects artist and inventor. Won Oscars on two seperate occasions For the concept, engineering, and development of the Acme-Dunn Optical Printer for motion picture special effects.
Hopkins, Mark
b. September 1, 1813 d. March 29, 1878
Businessman. 19th Century railroad tycoon, best known as a founding partner and Treasurer of the Central Pacific Railroad. Born in Henderson, New York to a family of Puritan roots, he started his career in the mercantile trade at the age of 16, first as a clerk in Niagara County, New York and then at Lockport as a leading partner in Hopkins & Hughes. He began studying law in 1837, but he gave it up to join the California Gold Rush.
Milroy, Robert Huston
b. June 11, 1816 d. March 29, 1890
Civil War Union Major General. He commanded some 8000 men at the Battle of Winchester, Virginia in June of 1862. Confederate Major General Richard Ewell's 2nd Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia outmatched General Milroy and captured some 3400 men, and all 23 pieces of artillery. He was relieved of duty shortly after.
Moore, William Wilcy
b. May 20, 1897 d. March 29, 1963
Major League Baseball Player. The son of a cotton farmer, his claim to fame in the Major League was as the highly effective relief pitcher for the 1927 New York Yankees 'Murderers Row' team. Born in Bonita, Texas, he started his baseball career pitching semipro until signed to a professional contract by Fort Worth of the Texas League in July of 1921. Forth Worth then sent him to Paris of the Texas-Oklahoma League for seasoning.
Guenther, Jacob b. November 13, 1849 d. March 29, 1871Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Wars with the Plains Indians as a Corporal in Company E, 8th United States Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in various actions in Arizona in 1868 and 1869. His citation reads simply "Bravery in scouts and actions against Indians". His Medal was awarded to him on September 6, 1869.
Factor, Pompey
b. 1849 d. March 29, 1928
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Indian Wars as a Private in the Indian Scouts, which were Native Americans in the United States Army service. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at the Pecos River, Texas on April 25, 1875. His citation reads "With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol". His Medal was issued on May 28, 1875.
Watkins, Louis Douglas
b. November 29, 1833 d. March 29, 1868
Civil War Union Brigadier General. Originally buried in Old Girod Street Cemetery in Baton Rouge, La., his remains were removed to Arlington and laid to rest next to his father-in-law, Gen. Lovell H. Rousseau.
Wilson, Harold Edward 'Speedy'
b. December 5, 1921 d. March 29, 1998
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 3d Platoon, Company G, 3d Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 23-24, 1951. His citation in part reads "Dazed and suffering from concussion, he still refused medical aid and, despite weakness from loss of blood, moved from foxhole to foxhole, directing fire, resuppplying ammunition, rendering first aid.
Scott, Robert Falcon
b. June 6, 1868 d. March 29, 1912
Explorer. He and the other four members of his team reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912, only to discover that Roald Amundsen had arrived about a month earlier. On the return trip, all five perished. After becoming trapped and tent-bound by a blizzard, Scott, Lt. Henry R. "Birdy" Bowers, Royal Marines, and Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson died from starvation and exposure on the Ross Ice Shelf. They were 11 miles from a supply depot. They were discovered on November 12, 1912. Cause of death: Froze to death on an expedition.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Died On March 30th
Cagney, James
b. July 17, 1899 d. March 30, 1986
Actor. America's quintessential bantam tough guy and a great comedian and song and dance man, James Cagney is in the first rank of Hollywood legends. As might be expected, he was the son of a bartender who grew up in New York and developed into a fine boxer, as well as one of Hollywood's real gentlemen. From "Bottom" in "A Midsummer's Night Dream" to the punk in "The Public Enemy" to the raffish charmer in "The Strawberry Blonde," Cagney could - and did - do it all. Cause of death: Diabetes complicated by heart and lung problems.
Whitney, Peter b. May 24, 1916 d. March 30, 1972
Actor. Born Peter King Engle. He began his acting career with the Pasadena Community Playhouse which opened doors for him at Warner Brothers. He's most notable as the burly, bushy browed, bad guy in movies as "Underground", "Nine Lives Are Not Enough", "Blues in the Night", "The Brute Man", "Three Strangers", "Action in the North Atlantic", "The Notorius Lone Wolf", "Blonde Alibi", and "Murder, He Says". He also appeared in several TV episodes of "The Rifleman", and "Gunsmoke".
Pran, Dith
b. September 27, 1942 d. March 30, 2008
Photojournalist best known as a refugee and Cambodian Genocide survivor and was the subject of the Academy Award-winning film The Killing Fields. He was portrayed in the movie by first-time actor Haing S. Ngor, who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance. In 1975, Pran and New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg stayed behind in Cambodia to cover the fall of the capital Phnom Penh to the communist Khmer Rouge forces.
Bobo, John Paul
b. February 14, 1943 d. March 30, 1967
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Company I was establishing night ambush sites when the command group was attacked by a reinforced North Vietnamese company supported by heavy automatic weapons and mortar fire. 2d Lt. Bobo immediately organized a hasty defense and moved from position to position encouraging the outnumbered marines despite the murderous enemy.
Cooke, Alistair
b. November 20, 1908 d. March 30, 2004
Television Personality. British Broadcaster and Commentator for BBC Radio and Television. He is best remembered for his "Letters from America" series for BBC World Service, and for hosting the "Masterpiece Theatre" television series from 1971 to 1992. He received four Emmy Awards, three George Foster Peabody awards for broadcasting, and was made an honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Heatter, Gabriel b. September 17, 1890 d. March 30, 1972
Journalist. Radio and television news commentator. His program "We, the People" ran from 1937 to 1941. Often called "the Voice of Doom", he started his commentaries with "Ah-there's good news tonight."
Moore, Charles
b. 1835 d. March 30, 1891
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the Union Navy in Gibraltar. His citation reads "Served as a Seaman on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger and loader on the 11-inch pivot gun of the second division during the bitter engagement, Moore exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for gallantry under fire by the divisonal officer."
Ward, Thomas J.
b. August 18, 1837 d. March 30, 1924
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant Major in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Private in Company C, 116th Illinois Infantry for action on May 22, 1863 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. His citation reads "Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Jeter, Michael
b. August 26, 1952 d. March 30, 2003
Actor. He is best remembered for his role as 'Herman Stiles' on "Evening Shade" (1990-1994), and 'Mr. Noodle' on "Sesame Street" (2000-2003). He appeared in the films "The Polar Express" (2004), "Open Range" (2003), "Welcome To Collingwood" (2002), "Jurassic Park III" (2001), "Kid Quick" (2000), "Walking The Mile" (2000), "The Gift" (2000), "South Of Heaven" (2000), West Of Hell" (2000), "The Green Mile" (1999), "Jakob The Liar" (1999), "True Crime" (1999), "Patch Adams" (1998), "Zack And Reba".
McWilliams, John Dacher
b. July 23, 1891 d. March 30, 1975
US Congressman. Served in the United States Army during World War I (1914-1918). Elected to represent Connecticut in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1943 to 1945.
Pelham, William
b. December 8, 1847 d. March 30, 1933
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Landsman in the Union Navy. His citation reads "On board the USS Harford, during the successful actions against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. When other members of his crewgun were killed or wounded under the enemy's terrific shellfire, Pelham calmly assisted the casualties below and voluntarily returned and took his place at an adjoining gun where another man had been struck down.
Dustin, Daniel
b. October 5, 1820 d. March 30, 1892
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War first as Major of the 8th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, then as Colonel and commander of the 105th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 16, 1865 for "gallant services in the recent campaigns in Georgia and South Carolina".
b. July 17, 1899 d. March 30, 1986
Actor. America's quintessential bantam tough guy and a great comedian and song and dance man, James Cagney is in the first rank of Hollywood legends. As might be expected, he was the son of a bartender who grew up in New York and developed into a fine boxer, as well as one of Hollywood's real gentlemen. From "Bottom" in "A Midsummer's Night Dream" to the punk in "The Public Enemy" to the raffish charmer in "The Strawberry Blonde," Cagney could - and did - do it all. Cause of death: Diabetes complicated by heart and lung problems.
Whitney, Peter b. May 24, 1916 d. March 30, 1972
Actor. Born Peter King Engle. He began his acting career with the Pasadena Community Playhouse which opened doors for him at Warner Brothers. He's most notable as the burly, bushy browed, bad guy in movies as "Underground", "Nine Lives Are Not Enough", "Blues in the Night", "The Brute Man", "Three Strangers", "Action in the North Atlantic", "The Notorius Lone Wolf", "Blonde Alibi", and "Murder, He Says". He also appeared in several TV episodes of "The Rifleman", and "Gunsmoke".
Pran, Dith
b. September 27, 1942 d. March 30, 2008
Photojournalist best known as a refugee and Cambodian Genocide survivor and was the subject of the Academy Award-winning film The Killing Fields. He was portrayed in the movie by first-time actor Haing S. Ngor, who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance. In 1975, Pran and New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg stayed behind in Cambodia to cover the fall of the capital Phnom Penh to the communist Khmer Rouge forces.
Bobo, John Paul
b. February 14, 1943 d. March 30, 1967
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Company I was establishing night ambush sites when the command group was attacked by a reinforced North Vietnamese company supported by heavy automatic weapons and mortar fire. 2d Lt. Bobo immediately organized a hasty defense and moved from position to position encouraging the outnumbered marines despite the murderous enemy.
Cooke, Alistair
b. November 20, 1908 d. March 30, 2004
Television Personality. British Broadcaster and Commentator for BBC Radio and Television. He is best remembered for his "Letters from America" series for BBC World Service, and for hosting the "Masterpiece Theatre" television series from 1971 to 1992. He received four Emmy Awards, three George Foster Peabody awards for broadcasting, and was made an honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Heatter, Gabriel b. September 17, 1890 d. March 30, 1972
Journalist. Radio and television news commentator. His program "We, the People" ran from 1937 to 1941. Often called "the Voice of Doom", he started his commentaries with "Ah-there's good news tonight."
Moore, Charles
b. 1835 d. March 30, 1891
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the Union Navy in Gibraltar. His citation reads "Served as a Seaman on board the USS Kearsarge when she destroyed the Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 19 June 1864. Acting as sponger and loader on the 11-inch pivot gun of the second division during the bitter engagement, Moore exhibited marked coolness and good conduct and was highly recommended for gallantry under fire by the divisonal officer."
Ward, Thomas J.
b. August 18, 1837 d. March 30, 1924
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant Major in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Private in Company C, 116th Illinois Infantry for action on May 22, 1863 at Vicksburg, Mississippi. His citation reads "Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."
Jeter, Michael
b. August 26, 1952 d. March 30, 2003
Actor. He is best remembered for his role as 'Herman Stiles' on "Evening Shade" (1990-1994), and 'Mr. Noodle' on "Sesame Street" (2000-2003). He appeared in the films "The Polar Express" (2004), "Open Range" (2003), "Welcome To Collingwood" (2002), "Jurassic Park III" (2001), "Kid Quick" (2000), "Walking The Mile" (2000), "The Gift" (2000), "South Of Heaven" (2000), West Of Hell" (2000), "The Green Mile" (1999), "Jakob The Liar" (1999), "True Crime" (1999), "Patch Adams" (1998), "Zack And Reba".
McWilliams, John Dacher
b. July 23, 1891 d. March 30, 1975
US Congressman. Served in the United States Army during World War I (1914-1918). Elected to represent Connecticut in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1943 to 1945.
Pelham, William
b. December 8, 1847 d. March 30, 1933
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Landsman in the Union Navy. His citation reads "On board the USS Harford, during the successful actions against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. When other members of his crewgun were killed or wounded under the enemy's terrific shellfire, Pelham calmly assisted the casualties below and voluntarily returned and took his place at an adjoining gun where another man had been struck down.
Dustin, Daniel
b. October 5, 1820 d. March 30, 1892
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Served in the Civil War first as Major of the 8th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, then as Colonel and commander of the 105th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 16, 1865 for "gallant services in the recent campaigns in Georgia and South Carolina".
Died On This Date: Mar 28
Eisenhower, Dwight David
b. October 14, 1890 d. March 28, 1969
34th United States President, United States General of the Army. One of seven sons of a poor Kansas family, he discovered he could receive an education for free if he was accepted at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He passed the 1911 entry exam and graduated in the top half of his class. As the conflicts in Europe became World War II, he found himself on a rapid ascent.
Thorpe (Wa-Tho-Huk), Jim
b. May 22, 1888 d. March 28, 1953
Indian Sports Athlete. Jim Thorpe was a Sac and Fox Indian, born in a cabin on the North Canadian River near Prague, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). He was a rough, tough youngster while growing up with his twin brother, Charlie on a farm located in the Indian Territory. He honed his athletic skills on his father's homestead, where the entire village would gather each Saturday for a picnic and participate in running events, jumping and wrestling. Cause of death: Heart Attack
Rachmaninoff (Rachmaninov), Sergei Vasilievitch
b. April 1, 1873 d. March 28, 1943
Composer, Orchestera Conductor. He is best remembered for his piano work, including four concertos, the popular "Prelude in C Sharp Minor" and for "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," which he wrote for piano and orchestra. Born in Nizhni Novgorod, Russia, he studied music in St. Petersburg and in Moscow, where he won the gold medal for composition. In 1917, he fled the Russian Revolution, and ended up in the United States. An early convert to the composer Piotr Tchaikovsky.
Ustinov, Peter
b. April 16, 1921 d. March 28, 2004
Actor, Motion Picture Director, Educator. He is best remembered for his film roles of vain, selfish, insolent and rude characters. Born of Russian descent, where his grandfather, an officer in the Czar's Army, was exiled for refusing to convert to the Eastern Orthodox Church (he was Protestant), his mother was Nadia Benois, also of a Russian exile family in London. He began acting at age 17, sold his first screenplay at age 24, and directed his first film at age 25. Cause of death: Heart failure.
Woolf (Stephen), Virginia (Adeline Virginia)
b. January 25, 1882 d. March 28, 1941
The daughter of Julia and Leslie Stephen, Adeline Virginia married Leonard Woolf in 1912. A prolific writer who has had a great influence on 20th century English literature, Woolf wrote novels, essays, short stories and literary criticism. Several volumes of her letters and journals have been published as well. Among her best known works are the novels To the Lighthouse, Mrs. Dalloway, Orlando and The Waves and the essay, A Room of One's Own. Cause of death: Suicide.
Kelly Sr., Emmett
b. December 9, 1898 d. March 28, 1979
Entertainer. A World famous Circus Clown during the 1930s and 1940s, he best remembered for his sad-faced, silent "Weary Willy" hobo clown, who as the perpetual underdog never gave up, and for his comic act of sweeping the spotlight. Born in Sedan, Kansas (where a museum honors him today), his parents worked for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad, where his father, Thomas Kelly, was part of a railroad crew, and his mother, Mollie, ran a boarding house for the Railroad. Cause of death: Heart attack.
von Trapp, Maria
b. January 26, 1905 d. March 28, 1987
Wife of Captain George Ritter von Trapp, their story was made famous in the musical film, “The Sound of Music” (1965), in which her role was played by Julie Andrews. Born Maria Augusta Kutschera on a train enroute to Vienna, Austria, her mother died when she was just two years old. Her father left her with a cousin, so that he could travel, and she was raised as a socialist and atheist, becoming cynical towards all religions.
Stahl, Charles Sylvester
b. January 10, 1873 d. March 28, 1907
Major League Baseball Player. Known to fans and the baseball world as "Chick" Stahl, he was a star outfielder with the Boston Red Sox, and is considered by baseball historians to be one of the most feared and reliable hitters in the "dead ball" era. He batted .354 his rookie 1897 season with the Boston Beaneaters and averaged over .300 his first six seasons. He also had six hits in one game in 1899, and hit three triples in the 1903 World Series.
Weinberger, Caspar Willard
b. August 18, 1917 d. March 28, 2006
Presidential Cabinet Secretary. Born in San Francsico, California, he was appointed as Secretary of Defense by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and served until 1987, becoming the second-longest serving Secretary. A 1941 graduate of Harvard's law school, he served in three Republican administrations, becoming Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission in 1970 and then moved to the Office of Management and Budget. Cause of death: Pneumonia
Thomas, George Henry
b. July 31, 1816 d. March 28, 1870
Civil War Union Major General. A career Army officer, he graduated from West Point in 1840, was a veteran of the Seminole and Mexican wars and a cavalry instructor at the academy. At the start of the Civil War, he was a Colonel in the 2nd Cavalry in the Department of the Shenandoah. Promoted Brigadier General in August 1861, he commanded the 1st Division, Army of the Ohio and the 14th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, 1862 to 1863. On September 19, 1863, at the Battle of Chickamauga, after most of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA
Waybur, David C.
d. March 28, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Oakland, California, he served in the United States Army during World War II as a First Lieutenant in the 3rd Reconnaissance Troop, 3rd Infantry Division. Near Agrigento, Sicily, July 17, 1943, he volunteered to lead a 3-vehicle patrol into enemy held territory to locate an isolated Ranger unit. Proceeding under cover of darkness, the patrol's progress was halted at a destroyed bridge and was suddenly cut off from its supporting.
Buford, Napoleon Bonapart
b. January 13, 1807 d. March 28, 1883
Civil War Union Brigadier General. Graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1831, and resigned his commission in 1835. Joined the Union Army in August 1861, and saw service at the Battles of Belmont, Island No. 10, Corinth, and in the Vicksburg campaign. In April 1862 he was appointed Brigadier General, US Volunteers and commanded District of East Arkansas. His half brother was Major General John Buford of Gettysburg fame.
Tozier, Andrew J.
b. February 11, 1838 d. March 28, 1910
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a First Sergeant in Company I, 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor during the defense of Little Round Top, at the battle of Gettysburg, July 1863. The citation reads: "At the crisis of this engagement this soldier, a color bearer, stood alone in an advanced position, the regiment having been borne back, and defended his colors with musket and ammunition picked up at.
Matthews, Daniel Paul
b. December 31, 1931 d. March 28, 1953
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War as a Sergeant in Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.). He was awarded his medal posthumously for service at Vegas Hill, Korea, on March 28, 1953. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader of Company F, in action against enemy aggressor forces.
b. October 14, 1890 d. March 28, 1969
34th United States President, United States General of the Army. One of seven sons of a poor Kansas family, he discovered he could receive an education for free if he was accepted at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He passed the 1911 entry exam and graduated in the top half of his class. As the conflicts in Europe became World War II, he found himself on a rapid ascent.
Thorpe (Wa-Tho-Huk), Jim
b. May 22, 1888 d. March 28, 1953
Indian Sports Athlete. Jim Thorpe was a Sac and Fox Indian, born in a cabin on the North Canadian River near Prague, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). He was a rough, tough youngster while growing up with his twin brother, Charlie on a farm located in the Indian Territory. He honed his athletic skills on his father's homestead, where the entire village would gather each Saturday for a picnic and participate in running events, jumping and wrestling. Cause of death: Heart Attack
Rachmaninoff (Rachmaninov), Sergei Vasilievitch
b. April 1, 1873 d. March 28, 1943
Composer, Orchestera Conductor. He is best remembered for his piano work, including four concertos, the popular "Prelude in C Sharp Minor" and for "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini," which he wrote for piano and orchestra. Born in Nizhni Novgorod, Russia, he studied music in St. Petersburg and in Moscow, where he won the gold medal for composition. In 1917, he fled the Russian Revolution, and ended up in the United States. An early convert to the composer Piotr Tchaikovsky.
Ustinov, Peter
b. April 16, 1921 d. March 28, 2004
Actor, Motion Picture Director, Educator. He is best remembered for his film roles of vain, selfish, insolent and rude characters. Born of Russian descent, where his grandfather, an officer in the Czar's Army, was exiled for refusing to convert to the Eastern Orthodox Church (he was Protestant), his mother was Nadia Benois, also of a Russian exile family in London. He began acting at age 17, sold his first screenplay at age 24, and directed his first film at age 25. Cause of death: Heart failure.
Woolf (Stephen), Virginia (Adeline Virginia)
b. January 25, 1882 d. March 28, 1941
The daughter of Julia and Leslie Stephen, Adeline Virginia married Leonard Woolf in 1912. A prolific writer who has had a great influence on 20th century English literature, Woolf wrote novels, essays, short stories and literary criticism. Several volumes of her letters and journals have been published as well. Among her best known works are the novels To the Lighthouse, Mrs. Dalloway, Orlando and The Waves and the essay, A Room of One's Own. Cause of death: Suicide.
Kelly Sr., Emmett
b. December 9, 1898 d. March 28, 1979
Entertainer. A World famous Circus Clown during the 1930s and 1940s, he best remembered for his sad-faced, silent "Weary Willy" hobo clown, who as the perpetual underdog never gave up, and for his comic act of sweeping the spotlight. Born in Sedan, Kansas (where a museum honors him today), his parents worked for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad, where his father, Thomas Kelly, was part of a railroad crew, and his mother, Mollie, ran a boarding house for the Railroad. Cause of death: Heart attack.
von Trapp, Maria
b. January 26, 1905 d. March 28, 1987
Wife of Captain George Ritter von Trapp, their story was made famous in the musical film, “The Sound of Music” (1965), in which her role was played by Julie Andrews. Born Maria Augusta Kutschera on a train enroute to Vienna, Austria, her mother died when she was just two years old. Her father left her with a cousin, so that he could travel, and she was raised as a socialist and atheist, becoming cynical towards all religions.
Stahl, Charles Sylvester
b. January 10, 1873 d. March 28, 1907
Major League Baseball Player. Known to fans and the baseball world as "Chick" Stahl, he was a star outfielder with the Boston Red Sox, and is considered by baseball historians to be one of the most feared and reliable hitters in the "dead ball" era. He batted .354 his rookie 1897 season with the Boston Beaneaters and averaged over .300 his first six seasons. He also had six hits in one game in 1899, and hit three triples in the 1903 World Series.
Weinberger, Caspar Willard
b. August 18, 1917 d. March 28, 2006
Presidential Cabinet Secretary. Born in San Francsico, California, he was appointed as Secretary of Defense by President Ronald Reagan in 1981 and served until 1987, becoming the second-longest serving Secretary. A 1941 graduate of Harvard's law school, he served in three Republican administrations, becoming Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission in 1970 and then moved to the Office of Management and Budget. Cause of death: Pneumonia
Thomas, George Henry
b. July 31, 1816 d. March 28, 1870
Civil War Union Major General. A career Army officer, he graduated from West Point in 1840, was a veteran of the Seminole and Mexican wars and a cavalry instructor at the academy. At the start of the Civil War, he was a Colonel in the 2nd Cavalry in the Department of the Shenandoah. Promoted Brigadier General in August 1861, he commanded the 1st Division, Army of the Ohio and the 14th Corps, Army of the Cumberland, 1862 to 1863. On September 19, 1863, at the Battle of Chickamauga, after most of...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, USA
Waybur, David C.
d. March 28, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Oakland, California, he served in the United States Army during World War II as a First Lieutenant in the 3rd Reconnaissance Troop, 3rd Infantry Division. Near Agrigento, Sicily, July 17, 1943, he volunteered to lead a 3-vehicle patrol into enemy held territory to locate an isolated Ranger unit. Proceeding under cover of darkness, the patrol's progress was halted at a destroyed bridge and was suddenly cut off from its supporting.
Buford, Napoleon Bonapart
b. January 13, 1807 d. March 28, 1883
Civil War Union Brigadier General. Graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1831, and resigned his commission in 1835. Joined the Union Army in August 1861, and saw service at the Battles of Belmont, Island No. 10, Corinth, and in the Vicksburg campaign. In April 1862 he was appointed Brigadier General, US Volunteers and commanded District of East Arkansas. His half brother was Major General John Buford of Gettysburg fame.
Tozier, Andrew J.
b. February 11, 1838 d. March 28, 1910
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served during the Civil War as a First Sergeant in Company I, 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor during the defense of Little Round Top, at the battle of Gettysburg, July 1863. The citation reads: "At the crisis of this engagement this soldier, a color bearer, stood alone in an advanced position, the regiment having been borne back, and defended his colors with musket and ammunition picked up at.
Matthews, Daniel Paul
b. December 31, 1931 d. March 28, 1953
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War as a Sergeant in Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.). He was awarded his medal posthumously for service at Vegas Hill, Korea, on March 28, 1953. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a squad leader of Company F, in action against enemy aggressor forces.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Died On This Date: Mar 27
Berle, Milton
b. July 12, 1908 d. March 27, 2002
Comic Actor whose career spanned show business from vaudeville, silent films, radio, television, to Broadway and Las Vegas. Milton's career began at the age of 5 on the streets of upper Manhattan, where he did Charlie Chaplin imitations to entertain other kids. An agent saw him and found work for him as the Buster Brown boy, selling shoes. Chaplin heard about him and sent for him, and he appeared in several silent films with the great
Charlie Chaplin.
Moore, Dudley (Dudley Stuart John)
b. April 19, 1935 d. March 27, 2002
Actor, Comedian. He is most remembered for his roles in the films "10" and "Arthur." In June 2001, he was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE). Born in Dagenham, east London, England, he became a comedian because of his short height (5 feet, 2 inches) and a defective left foot (a birth defect, this was surgically corrected when he was a young boy).
Wilder, Billy
b. June 22, 1906 d. March 27, 2002
Legendary, Academy-Award winning motion picture writer, director, and producer of the 1920s thru 1980s. Won Oscars for the classic films "The Lost Weekend" (1945), "Sunset Blvd." (1950), and "The Apartment" (1950). He also wrote and directed the timeless comedy "Some Like it Hot," starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe. He was and is a true Hollywood icon.
Nofziger, Lyn
b. June 8, 1924 d. March 27, 2006
Journalst, US Government Official. He is best remembered as the spokesman and campaign political advisor for Ronald Reagan in several campaigns. Born Franklyn C. Nofziger in Bakersfield, California, he served in the U.S. Army, received a journalism degree from San Jose State College; spent 16 years as a newspaperman, including eight as a Washington Correspondent for Copley Newspapers in California and Illinois.
Adams, Harriet Stratemeyer
b. December 11, 1893 d. March 27, 1982
Author. The daughter of American publisher and author Edward Stratemeyer, she was the author of several books for young children and teens. Writing for the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the book publishing firm founded by her father, she contributed stories in the "Nancy Drew" series under the firm's blanket pseudonym 'Carolyn Keene'. She also contributed stories in the "Hardy Boys" and "Bobbsey Twins" adventure and mysterious.
Hurlbut, Stephen Augustus
b. November 29, 1815 d. March 27, 1882
Civil War Union Major General, US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1837, practiced law in Charleston, Florida and later served as adjutant in a South Carolina Regiment. In 1845, he went to Illinois and was a member of the State Legislature in 1859, 1861 and 1867. At the beginning of the Civil War he was appointed Brigadier General of Volunteers and commanded at Fort Donelson after its capture in February, 1862.
McCammon, William W.
b. May 28, 1838 d. March 27, 1903
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a First Lieutenant, Company E, 24th Missouri Infantry, in action at Corinth, Mississippi on October 3, 1862. Citation: While on duty as provost marshal, voluntarily assumed command of his company, then under fire, and so continued in command until the repulse and retreat of the enemy on the following day, the loss to this company during the battle being very great. Award issued July 9, 1896, he was also a Spanish American War Veteran.
Duncan, James K. L.
b. July 6, 1845 d. March 27, 1913
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as an Ordinary Seaman in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served on board the USS Hindman during the engagement near Harrisonburg, LA., 2 March 1864. Following a shellburst at one of the guns which started a fire at the cartridge tie, Duncan immediately seized the burning cartridge, took it from the gun, and threw it overboard, despite the immediate danger to himself.
Ray, Aldo
b. September 25, 1926 d. March 27, 1991
Actor. Born Aldo DaRe, he was singled out by a Hollywood scout who at first was interested in his brother Guido, but Aldo seemed to have a better voice (his mother always told this story). At the time he was Constable of the town of Crockett, California, where he lived with his family. After his screen debut in the movie "Saturday's Hero" in 1951, he became one of the leading men in Hollywood, where he was renown for his screen presence.
Meyer, Henry C.
b. April 14, 1844 d. March 27, 1935
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as Captain and commander of Company D, 24th New York Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Petersburg, Virginia on June 17, 1864. His citation reads "During an assault and in the face of a heavy fire rendered heroic assistance to a wounded and helpless officer, thereby saving his life and in the performance of this gallant act sustained a severe wound".
Plaster, Thomas
b. June 26, 1804 d. March 27, 1861
Plaster served for several years as postmaster at Bedias, and after annexation he was elected to the First Legislature of the state of Texas. At the battle of San Jacinto Plaster manned one of the "Twin Sisters."
Winters, Charlotte Louise
b. November 10, 1897 d. March 27, 2007
Pioneer US Military Figure. The last surviving American female veteran of World War I, and the oldest woman military veteran. In 1916, at age nineteen, Winters met with Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and helped persuade him to allow women in the service. She enlisted immediately after America's entry into World War I and was assigned to a stateside naval gun production facility.
Lauterbur, Paul Christian
b. May 6, 1929 d. March 27, 2007
Inventor. Known as "the father of MRI," he was a chemist who made the development of magnetic-resonace-imaging possible. In 2003, he and physicist Sir Peter Mansfield were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The MRI technique gives physicians the ability to look inside the human body without using harmful radiation. It is valuable for imaging the brain and spinal cord, monitoring the progress of diseases and assessing damage to knees and joints.
Fannin, James W.
b. January 1, 1804 d. March 27, 1836
Texas Independence Army Officer. While a Colonel and commander at Goliad, Texas, he was massacred along with 341 other Texas Rebels who were captured at the Battle of Coleto on the orders of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana during the War of Texas Independence.
Ekin, James Adams
b. August 31, 1819 d. March 27, 1891
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. A builder of ships and steamboats prior to the Civil War he entered service as 1st Lieutenant and regimental quartermaster of the 12th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He reached the rank of Colonel in the Quartermaster Department holding various posts including that of Chief Quartermaster of the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac. He received the brevet of Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 8, 1865.
Curtis, Dan
b. August 12, 1927 d. March 27, 2006
Producer, Director. Best know for producing popular television shows such as Dark Shadows, The Night Stalker, Winds of War and War & Remembrance.
b. July 12, 1908 d. March 27, 2002
Comic Actor whose career spanned show business from vaudeville, silent films, radio, television, to Broadway and Las Vegas. Milton's career began at the age of 5 on the streets of upper Manhattan, where he did Charlie Chaplin imitations to entertain other kids. An agent saw him and found work for him as the Buster Brown boy, selling shoes. Chaplin heard about him and sent for him, and he appeared in several silent films with the great
Charlie Chaplin.
Moore, Dudley (Dudley Stuart John)
b. April 19, 1935 d. March 27, 2002
Actor, Comedian. He is most remembered for his roles in the films "10" and "Arthur." In June 2001, he was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE). Born in Dagenham, east London, England, he became a comedian because of his short height (5 feet, 2 inches) and a defective left foot (a birth defect, this was surgically corrected when he was a young boy).
Wilder, Billy
b. June 22, 1906 d. March 27, 2002
Legendary, Academy-Award winning motion picture writer, director, and producer of the 1920s thru 1980s. Won Oscars for the classic films "The Lost Weekend" (1945), "Sunset Blvd." (1950), and "The Apartment" (1950). He also wrote and directed the timeless comedy "Some Like it Hot," starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe. He was and is a true Hollywood icon.
Nofziger, Lyn
b. June 8, 1924 d. March 27, 2006
Journalst, US Government Official. He is best remembered as the spokesman and campaign political advisor for Ronald Reagan in several campaigns. Born Franklyn C. Nofziger in Bakersfield, California, he served in the U.S. Army, received a journalism degree from San Jose State College; spent 16 years as a newspaperman, including eight as a Washington Correspondent for Copley Newspapers in California and Illinois.
Adams, Harriet Stratemeyer
b. December 11, 1893 d. March 27, 1982
Author. The daughter of American publisher and author Edward Stratemeyer, she was the author of several books for young children and teens. Writing for the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the book publishing firm founded by her father, she contributed stories in the "Nancy Drew" series under the firm's blanket pseudonym 'Carolyn Keene'. She also contributed stories in the "Hardy Boys" and "Bobbsey Twins" adventure and mysterious.
Hurlbut, Stephen Augustus
b. November 29, 1815 d. March 27, 1882
Civil War Union Major General, US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1837, practiced law in Charleston, Florida and later served as adjutant in a South Carolina Regiment. In 1845, he went to Illinois and was a member of the State Legislature in 1859, 1861 and 1867. At the beginning of the Civil War he was appointed Brigadier General of Volunteers and commanded at Fort Donelson after its capture in February, 1862.
McCammon, William W.
b. May 28, 1838 d. March 27, 1903
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a First Lieutenant, Company E, 24th Missouri Infantry, in action at Corinth, Mississippi on October 3, 1862. Citation: While on duty as provost marshal, voluntarily assumed command of his company, then under fire, and so continued in command until the repulse and retreat of the enemy on the following day, the loss to this company during the battle being very great. Award issued July 9, 1896, he was also a Spanish American War Veteran.
Duncan, James K. L.
b. July 6, 1845 d. March 27, 1913
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as an Ordinary Seaman in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Served on board the USS Hindman during the engagement near Harrisonburg, LA., 2 March 1864. Following a shellburst at one of the guns which started a fire at the cartridge tie, Duncan immediately seized the burning cartridge, took it from the gun, and threw it overboard, despite the immediate danger to himself.
Ray, Aldo
b. September 25, 1926 d. March 27, 1991
Actor. Born Aldo DaRe, he was singled out by a Hollywood scout who at first was interested in his brother Guido, but Aldo seemed to have a better voice (his mother always told this story). At the time he was Constable of the town of Crockett, California, where he lived with his family. After his screen debut in the movie "Saturday's Hero" in 1951, he became one of the leading men in Hollywood, where he was renown for his screen presence.
Meyer, Henry C.
b. April 14, 1844 d. March 27, 1935
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as Captain and commander of Company D, 24th New York Volunteer Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Petersburg, Virginia on June 17, 1864. His citation reads "During an assault and in the face of a heavy fire rendered heroic assistance to a wounded and helpless officer, thereby saving his life and in the performance of this gallant act sustained a severe wound".
Plaster, Thomas
b. June 26, 1804 d. March 27, 1861
Plaster served for several years as postmaster at Bedias, and after annexation he was elected to the First Legislature of the state of Texas. At the battle of San Jacinto Plaster manned one of the "Twin Sisters."
Winters, Charlotte Louise
b. November 10, 1897 d. March 27, 2007
Pioneer US Military Figure. The last surviving American female veteran of World War I, and the oldest woman military veteran. In 1916, at age nineteen, Winters met with Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and helped persuade him to allow women in the service. She enlisted immediately after America's entry into World War I and was assigned to a stateside naval gun production facility.
Lauterbur, Paul Christian
b. May 6, 1929 d. March 27, 2007
Inventor. Known as "the father of MRI," he was a chemist who made the development of magnetic-resonace-imaging possible. In 2003, he and physicist Sir Peter Mansfield were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The MRI technique gives physicians the ability to look inside the human body without using harmful radiation. It is valuable for imaging the brain and spinal cord, monitoring the progress of diseases and assessing damage to knees and joints.
Fannin, James W.
b. January 1, 1804 d. March 27, 1836
Texas Independence Army Officer. While a Colonel and commander at Goliad, Texas, he was massacred along with 341 other Texas Rebels who were captured at the Battle of Coleto on the orders of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana during the War of Texas Independence.
Ekin, James Adams
b. August 31, 1819 d. March 27, 1891
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. A builder of ships and steamboats prior to the Civil War he entered service as 1st Lieutenant and regimental quartermaster of the 12th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He reached the rank of Colonel in the Quartermaster Department holding various posts including that of Chief Quartermaster of the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac. He received the brevet of Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 8, 1865.
Curtis, Dan
b. August 12, 1927 d. March 27, 2006
Producer, Director. Best know for producing popular television shows such as Dark Shadows, The Night Stalker, Winds of War and War & Remembrance.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Died On This Date: Mar 26
Beethoven, Ludwig Van
b. December 17, 1770 d. March 26, 1827
Composer, Pianist. Starting from models of Viennese Classicism, his creativity extended into the Romantic and had a lasting influence on the development of music. He composed one opera "Fidelio," nine symphonies, chamber music, piano sonatas, lieder and much more. He moved to Vienna in 1792 and studied under Albrechtsberger, Haydn and Salieri. His hearing began to deteriorate after 1800 and after 1815 he was completely deaf. Cause of death: Cirrhosis, jaundice, bouts with colic and inflammation of the intestines, chronic hepatitis, and liver failure.
Whitman, Walt
b. May 31, 1819 d. March 26, 1892
Essayist and Poet. Considered one of America's foremost men of letters, Whitman was born on Long Island, NY. His mother was barely literate, and his father was a friend of Thomas Paine. Whitman was taken out of school at the age of 11 to help support the large family. He learned the printer's trade, which began a life-long love affair with reading and the written word. He was mostly self-taught, but knew the Bible thoroughly, and was fond of Shakespeare, Homer and Dante.
Halston, Roy
b. April 23, 1932 d. March 26, 1990
Fashion Designer. His birth name was Roy Halston Frowick. Personal designer of First Lady Jacquiline Kennedy Onassis, and creator of the pillbox hat. He dropped out of the University of Indiana in 1951 after one semester. He then worked as a window dresser in a department store in Chicago until he opened up his own store in New York in 1957. In 1960 his signature pillbox hat appeared on the cover of Hapers Bazaar.
Lang (Massaro), Eddie (Salvatore) b. October 25, 1902 d. March 26, 1933Jazz Musician. He was a pioneer of plectrum guitar playing. His most notably songs were "Eddie's Twister" and "Church Street Sobbin' Blues."
Coward, Sir. Noel
b. December 16, 1899 d. March 26, 1973
Legendary playwright ('Blithe Spirit,' 'Private Lives'), actor, singer and songwriter ('The Stately Homes of England,' 'Don't Put Your Daughter on the Stage, Mrs. Worthington,' 'Mad Dogs and Englishmen'). When asked what he would be remembered for after death, he replied "Charm." Buried at Firefly Hill, Jamaica. Cause of death: Heart attack.
Polond, Alfred
b. February 29, 1872 d. March 26, 1956
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in United States Army during the War with Spain as a Private in Company F, 10th United States Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Santiago, Cuba, on July 1, 1898. His citation reads "Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy". His Medal was awarded to him on June 22, 1899.
Maytag, Frederick Louis
b. July 14, 1857 d. March 26, 1937
Business Magnate. Maytag Company's founder and first president.
Dickey, Douglas Eugene
b. December 24, 1946 d. March 26, 1967
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the war in Viet Nam as a Private First Class in Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade, 3rd Marine Division (Rein) and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in the Republic of Vietnam on March 26, 1967. His official CMOH citation reads as follows "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Elson, Sgt. James M.
b. November 6, 1838 d. March 26, 1894
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Awarded for action as Sergeant, Co. C, 9th Iowa Infantry at Vicksburg, Miss., on May 22, 1863. His citation reads: "Carried the colors in advance of his regiment and was shot down while attempting to plant them on the enemy's works."
Berry, Jan (William)
b. April 3, 1941 d. March 26, 2004
Singer. William Jan Berry and partner Dean Torrence were frontrunners in the "surf music" genre of the 1960s. Jan and Dean first met in High School in West Los Angeles. Jan had initial success with a song called "Jennie Lee" that hit the top 10 nationally in the late 1950s under the name Jan and Arnie with partner Arnie Ginsberg. In 1960, when Arnie decided to pursue college, Jan teamed with Dean.
Chandler, Raymond
b. July 23, 1888 d. March 26, 1959
American novelist, writer of crime fiction featuring the private detective Philip Marlowe. Born Raymond Thornton Chandler in Chicago of an American father and an Anglo-Irish mother, he moved to England when his parents divorced. He attended Dulwich College and studied languages in France and Germany before returning to England in 1907 and becoming a naturalized British subject. He took a civil service job in the Admiralty which he left in 1912 to return to America, settling in California.
Washburn, Edward Payson
b. 1831 d. March 26, 1860
Son of the Reverend Cephas Washburn, Edward was an artist whose best-known painting, "The Arkansas Traveller," was lithographed by Currier & Ives. He died nine days after his father's death.
Dart, Julien L.
b. October 27, 1919 d. March 26, 2000
Aviator. Although a civilian, Dart served as one of the most valuable Primary Flight Instructors for U.S. Army Air Force pilots at Uvalde, Texas' Garner Field. His efforts were critical in the preparation of sufficient numbers of military aviators for the Second World War.
Hammond, Francis Colton
b. November 9, 1931 d. March 26, 1953
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a US Navy Hospital Corpsman Seaman 1st Class with the 1st Marine Division. On the night of March 26, 1953, at Reno Block Sanae-dong, Korea, his unit came under attack by a larger and hostile force for control of their outpost causing many casualties. Determined to help his wounded comrades, Seaman Hammond moved around the battlefield, defying murderous mortar fire and was severely wounded.
Sisler, George
b. March 24, 1893 d. March 26, 1973
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. He played for the Saint Louis Browns.
b. December 17, 1770 d. March 26, 1827
Composer, Pianist. Starting from models of Viennese Classicism, his creativity extended into the Romantic and had a lasting influence on the development of music. He composed one opera "Fidelio," nine symphonies, chamber music, piano sonatas, lieder and much more. He moved to Vienna in 1792 and studied under Albrechtsberger, Haydn and Salieri. His hearing began to deteriorate after 1800 and after 1815 he was completely deaf. Cause of death: Cirrhosis, jaundice, bouts with colic and inflammation of the intestines, chronic hepatitis, and liver failure.
Whitman, Walt
b. May 31, 1819 d. March 26, 1892
Essayist and Poet. Considered one of America's foremost men of letters, Whitman was born on Long Island, NY. His mother was barely literate, and his father was a friend of Thomas Paine. Whitman was taken out of school at the age of 11 to help support the large family. He learned the printer's trade, which began a life-long love affair with reading and the written word. He was mostly self-taught, but knew the Bible thoroughly, and was fond of Shakespeare, Homer and Dante.
Halston, Roy
b. April 23, 1932 d. March 26, 1990
Fashion Designer. His birth name was Roy Halston Frowick. Personal designer of First Lady Jacquiline Kennedy Onassis, and creator of the pillbox hat. He dropped out of the University of Indiana in 1951 after one semester. He then worked as a window dresser in a department store in Chicago until he opened up his own store in New York in 1957. In 1960 his signature pillbox hat appeared on the cover of Hapers Bazaar.
Lang (Massaro), Eddie (Salvatore) b. October 25, 1902 d. March 26, 1933Jazz Musician. He was a pioneer of plectrum guitar playing. His most notably songs were "Eddie's Twister" and "Church Street Sobbin' Blues."
Coward, Sir. Noel
b. December 16, 1899 d. March 26, 1973
Legendary playwright ('Blithe Spirit,' 'Private Lives'), actor, singer and songwriter ('The Stately Homes of England,' 'Don't Put Your Daughter on the Stage, Mrs. Worthington,' 'Mad Dogs and Englishmen'). When asked what he would be remembered for after death, he replied "Charm." Buried at Firefly Hill, Jamaica. Cause of death: Heart attack.
Polond, Alfred
b. February 29, 1872 d. March 26, 1956
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in United States Army during the War with Spain as a Private in Company F, 10th United States Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Santiago, Cuba, on July 1, 1898. His citation reads "Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy". His Medal was awarded to him on June 22, 1899.
Maytag, Frederick Louis
b. July 14, 1857 d. March 26, 1937
Business Magnate. Maytag Company's founder and first president.
Dickey, Douglas Eugene
b. December 24, 1946 d. March 26, 1967
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the war in Viet Nam as a Private First Class in Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade, 3rd Marine Division (Rein) and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in the Republic of Vietnam on March 26, 1967. His official CMOH citation reads as follows "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Elson, Sgt. James M.
b. November 6, 1838 d. March 26, 1894
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Awarded for action as Sergeant, Co. C, 9th Iowa Infantry at Vicksburg, Miss., on May 22, 1863. His citation reads: "Carried the colors in advance of his regiment and was shot down while attempting to plant them on the enemy's works."
Berry, Jan (William)
b. April 3, 1941 d. March 26, 2004
Singer. William Jan Berry and partner Dean Torrence were frontrunners in the "surf music" genre of the 1960s. Jan and Dean first met in High School in West Los Angeles. Jan had initial success with a song called "Jennie Lee" that hit the top 10 nationally in the late 1950s under the name Jan and Arnie with partner Arnie Ginsberg. In 1960, when Arnie decided to pursue college, Jan teamed with Dean.
Chandler, Raymond
b. July 23, 1888 d. March 26, 1959
American novelist, writer of crime fiction featuring the private detective Philip Marlowe. Born Raymond Thornton Chandler in Chicago of an American father and an Anglo-Irish mother, he moved to England when his parents divorced. He attended Dulwich College and studied languages in France and Germany before returning to England in 1907 and becoming a naturalized British subject. He took a civil service job in the Admiralty which he left in 1912 to return to America, settling in California.
Washburn, Edward Payson
b. 1831 d. March 26, 1860
Son of the Reverend Cephas Washburn, Edward was an artist whose best-known painting, "The Arkansas Traveller," was lithographed by Currier & Ives. He died nine days after his father's death.
Dart, Julien L.
b. October 27, 1919 d. March 26, 2000
Aviator. Although a civilian, Dart served as one of the most valuable Primary Flight Instructors for U.S. Army Air Force pilots at Uvalde, Texas' Garner Field. His efforts were critical in the preparation of sufficient numbers of military aviators for the Second World War.
Hammond, Francis Colton
b. November 9, 1931 d. March 26, 1953
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a US Navy Hospital Corpsman Seaman 1st Class with the 1st Marine Division. On the night of March 26, 1953, at Reno Block Sanae-dong, Korea, his unit came under attack by a larger and hostile force for control of their outpost causing many casualties. Determined to help his wounded comrades, Seaman Hammond moved around the battlefield, defying murderous mortar fire and was severely wounded.
Sisler, George
b. March 24, 1893 d. March 26, 1973
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. He played for the Saint Louis Browns.
Died On This Date: Mar 25
Owens, Buck
b. August 12, 1929 d. March 25, 2006
Country Music Singer, Composer, Entrepreneur. He was born Alvis Edgar Owens Jr. in Sherman, Texas to a sharecropper family of ten. They mirrored the mythical family in "The Grapes of Wrath." Caught up in the Dust Bowl, a weather phenomena which plagued the Southwest portion of the US in the twenties, Alvis then eight and the rest of the family with their meager possessions headed west. Home happened where the car broke down which was Mesa, Arizona.
Henning, Paul
b. September 16, 1911 d. March 25, 2005
Television Producer. Throughout the 1960s, he was the creator of several classic television sitcoms. He created and produced "The Beverly Hillbillies" in 1962, "Petticoat Junction" (1963), and "Green Acres" (1965). Born in Independence, Missouri, he graduated Kansas City School of Law in 1932, and was advised by close friend and future President Harry Truman to follow a career in law.
Lee, Henry 'Light-Horse Harry'
b. January 29, 1756 d. March 25, 1818
Revolutionary War Continental Army Officer, US Congressman. The father of Civil War Confederate General Robert E. Lee, his lightning raids against the British during the American Revolution earned him the nickname “Light-Horse Harry.” He also wrote the famous epitaph of George Washington, “First in War, first in Peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” Born in Leesylvania, Prince William County, Virginia, he graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1773.
Casey, Thomas Lincoln
b. May 10, 1831 d. March 25, 1896
United States Army Brigadier General. Born in Sackett's Harbor, New York, he attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, where in 1852, he graduated first in his class, brevetted as Lieutenant of engineers. During the Civil War he was in charge of all of the coastal fortifications in the state of Maine, overseeing the construction of Fort Knox on the Penobscot River. After the war he was placed in charge of all engineer troops and fortifications.
Arthur, Bob
b. June 2, 1921 d. March 25, 1997
Radio Personality. Born Joseph Arthur Prince in the small mining town of Dunkirk, Kansas, he was raised in the town of Pittsburg, Kansas. He went to journalism school at the University of Kansas until World War II, where he enlisted in the United States Navy, rising to Lieutenant. After the war he returned to broadcasting in Peoria, Illinois. In 1959 he left Peoria he headed south-west to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he took the position of program director of KOAT TV.
Doane, Stephen Holden
b. October 13, 1947 d. March 25, 1969
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the war in View Nam as a 1st Lieutenant in Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam, on March 25, 1969. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Robertson, Frank H.
b. October 6, 1895 d. March 25, 1938
After returning home from war service as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Robertson formed the Robertson Aircraft Corporation with his brother William. The company established the first air mail & passenger line between St. Louis & Chicago. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh was employed by the Robertsons to fly the mail on the St. Louis-Chicago route. Robertson was one of the backers of Charles Lindbergh on his historic trans-Atlantic flight in 1927.
Stokes, George
b. December 24, 1838 d. March 25, 1919
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was Charles G. Bishop. He served as a Corporal in the Union Army in Company C, 122d Illinois Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on December 16, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee. His citation reads "Capture of flag."
Walker, Nancy
b. May 10, 1922 d. March 25, 1992
Actress. She played 'Mildred' on "McMillan and Wife" and Rhoda's mother on "Rhoda." Also well known for her countless television commercials.
Hymer, Warren
b. February 25, 1906 d. March 25, 1948
Actor. One of those familiar Hollywood faces you just can't put a name to, he typically played brainless hoods, boxers, and other assorted lugs. He appeared in 127 films, among them "Up the River" (1930), "20,000 Years in Sing Sing" (1933), "Belle of the Nineties" (1934), "Kid Millions" (1934), "Little Miss Marker" (1934), "Dante's Inferno" (1935), "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" (1936), "You Only Live Once" (1937), "Destry Rides Again" (1939), and "Meet John Doe" (1941).
Fletcher, Thomas Clement
b. January 22, 1827 d. March 25, 1899
Brevet Brigadier General, U.S.A. In his profession as a lawyer, Fletcher was involved in the formation of the Republican Party & attended the 1860 Republican National Convention. His first military assignment came in 1862 as colonel of the 31st Missouri Infantry, leading the regiment throughout the Vicksburg campaign. Two years later he became colonel of the 47th Missouri Infantry. After he was elected governor of the state of Missouri, he resigned his commission.
Micheaux, Oscar
b. January 2, 1884 d. March 25, 1951
Legendary African-American movie director, writer, producer and distributor of his own films in an industry unable in his time to deal with race as a positive reflection of African-Americans. Oscar Micheaux is credited for producing the first African-American feature film production and keeping the African-American independent movie production alive from 1918 thru 1948. He was one of thirteen children born in Metropolis, Illinois in Jan. of 1884.
Schermie, Joe
b. February 12, 1946 d. March 25, 2002
Musician. A native of Madison, Wisconsin, he was born Joseph Edward Schermetzler. He was the bass player for the musical group, Three Dog Night. Formed in 1968, in Los Angeles, California, the group had a total of 21 hit singles, including eleven Top Tens, and twelve consecutive albums between 1969 to 1975. Some of there notable recordings are, "The Show Must Go On", "One", "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)", "Joy To The World", "Black And White", and "Just An Old Fashion Love Song".
b. August 12, 1929 d. March 25, 2006
Country Music Singer, Composer, Entrepreneur. He was born Alvis Edgar Owens Jr. in Sherman, Texas to a sharecropper family of ten. They mirrored the mythical family in "The Grapes of Wrath." Caught up in the Dust Bowl, a weather phenomena which plagued the Southwest portion of the US in the twenties, Alvis then eight and the rest of the family with their meager possessions headed west. Home happened where the car broke down which was Mesa, Arizona.
Henning, Paul
b. September 16, 1911 d. March 25, 2005
Television Producer. Throughout the 1960s, he was the creator of several classic television sitcoms. He created and produced "The Beverly Hillbillies" in 1962, "Petticoat Junction" (1963), and "Green Acres" (1965). Born in Independence, Missouri, he graduated Kansas City School of Law in 1932, and was advised by close friend and future President Harry Truman to follow a career in law.
Lee, Henry 'Light-Horse Harry'
b. January 29, 1756 d. March 25, 1818
Revolutionary War Continental Army Officer, US Congressman. The father of Civil War Confederate General Robert E. Lee, his lightning raids against the British during the American Revolution earned him the nickname “Light-Horse Harry.” He also wrote the famous epitaph of George Washington, “First in War, first in Peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” Born in Leesylvania, Prince William County, Virginia, he graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1773.
Casey, Thomas Lincoln
b. May 10, 1831 d. March 25, 1896
United States Army Brigadier General. Born in Sackett's Harbor, New York, he attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, where in 1852, he graduated first in his class, brevetted as Lieutenant of engineers. During the Civil War he was in charge of all of the coastal fortifications in the state of Maine, overseeing the construction of Fort Knox on the Penobscot River. After the war he was placed in charge of all engineer troops and fortifications.
Arthur, Bob
b. June 2, 1921 d. March 25, 1997
Radio Personality. Born Joseph Arthur Prince in the small mining town of Dunkirk, Kansas, he was raised in the town of Pittsburg, Kansas. He went to journalism school at the University of Kansas until World War II, where he enlisted in the United States Navy, rising to Lieutenant. After the war he returned to broadcasting in Peoria, Illinois. In 1959 he left Peoria he headed south-west to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he took the position of program director of KOAT TV.
Doane, Stephen Holden
b. October 13, 1947 d. March 25, 1969
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the war in View Nam as a 1st Lieutenant in Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam, on March 25, 1969. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Robertson, Frank H.
b. October 6, 1895 d. March 25, 1938
After returning home from war service as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps, Robertson formed the Robertson Aircraft Corporation with his brother William. The company established the first air mail & passenger line between St. Louis & Chicago. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh was employed by the Robertsons to fly the mail on the St. Louis-Chicago route. Robertson was one of the backers of Charles Lindbergh on his historic trans-Atlantic flight in 1927.
Stokes, George
b. December 24, 1838 d. March 25, 1919
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was Charles G. Bishop. He served as a Corporal in the Union Army in Company C, 122d Illinois Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on December 16, 1864 at Nashville, Tennessee. His citation reads "Capture of flag."
Walker, Nancy
b. May 10, 1922 d. March 25, 1992
Actress. She played 'Mildred' on "McMillan and Wife" and Rhoda's mother on "Rhoda." Also well known for her countless television commercials.
Hymer, Warren
b. February 25, 1906 d. March 25, 1948
Actor. One of those familiar Hollywood faces you just can't put a name to, he typically played brainless hoods, boxers, and other assorted lugs. He appeared in 127 films, among them "Up the River" (1930), "20,000 Years in Sing Sing" (1933), "Belle of the Nineties" (1934), "Kid Millions" (1934), "Little Miss Marker" (1934), "Dante's Inferno" (1935), "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" (1936), "You Only Live Once" (1937), "Destry Rides Again" (1939), and "Meet John Doe" (1941).
Fletcher, Thomas Clement
b. January 22, 1827 d. March 25, 1899
Brevet Brigadier General, U.S.A. In his profession as a lawyer, Fletcher was involved in the formation of the Republican Party & attended the 1860 Republican National Convention. His first military assignment came in 1862 as colonel of the 31st Missouri Infantry, leading the regiment throughout the Vicksburg campaign. Two years later he became colonel of the 47th Missouri Infantry. After he was elected governor of the state of Missouri, he resigned his commission.
Micheaux, Oscar
b. January 2, 1884 d. March 25, 1951
Legendary African-American movie director, writer, producer and distributor of his own films in an industry unable in his time to deal with race as a positive reflection of African-Americans. Oscar Micheaux is credited for producing the first African-American feature film production and keeping the African-American independent movie production alive from 1918 thru 1948. He was one of thirteen children born in Metropolis, Illinois in Jan. of 1884.
Schermie, Joe
b. February 12, 1946 d. March 25, 2002
Musician. A native of Madison, Wisconsin, he was born Joseph Edward Schermetzler. He was the bass player for the musical group, Three Dog Night. Formed in 1968, in Los Angeles, California, the group had a total of 21 hit singles, including eleven Top Tens, and twelve consecutive albums between 1969 to 1975. Some of there notable recordings are, "The Show Must Go On", "One", "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)", "Joy To The World", "Black And White", and "Just An Old Fashion Love Song".
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Died On This Date: Mar 24
Elizabeth I
b. September 7, 1533 d. March 24, 1603
English Monarch. The daughter of Henry VIII and his ill-fated queen, Anne Boleyn. When her mother was executed and the marriage declared null and void, Elizabeth was declared illegitimate and deprived of her place in the line of succession. When the king died in 1547, despite being officially illegitimate, Elizabeth and her sister Mary were reinstated into the succession. Elizabeth would be third in line behind her brother Edward and Mary. Impressively educated, it became clear at an early age.
Verne, Jules
b. February 8, 1828 d. March 24, 1905
Author. One of the most energetic and innovative writers of the 19th century, pioneer of both science-fiction and the adventure story ('20,000 Leagues Under the Sea', 'Around the World in 80 Days', 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth', 'Five Weeks in a Balloon', ' Michael Strogoff', etc.). Many of his works are now better -known as the films they inspired. From 1888 until 1904 he was also a town councilor of Amiens.
Widmark, Richard
b. December 26, 1914 d. March 24, 2008
Actor. He spent his early teenage years growing up in Illinois and throughout the Midwest before entering Lake Forest College in Illinois with the intent of pursuing a degree in law. Following graduation he remained at Lake Forest College as a drama instructor, before appearing on radio in the 1938 production of "Aunt Jenny's Real Life Stories." He appeared on Broadway five years later in the theater production of "Kiss and Tell" before making his first big screen appearance in 1947.
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
b. February 27, 1807 d. March 24, 1882
19th Century American poet, all told probably the best loved of all American poets the world over, whose works are still widely cited. Among his most famous works are “Evangeline” (1847), “The Song of Hiawatha” (1855) and “The Courtship of Miles Standish” (1858). Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born on February 27, 1807, in Portland, Maine. His father, Stephen Longfellow, was a Portland lawyer and congressman.
Harris, Marion
b. 1906 d. March 24, 1944
Jazz Musician. She was a vaudeville and revue headliner, famed for her renditions of jazz songs. She began her recording career in 1916 performing such standards as "Look for the Silver Lining", "I Ain't Got Nobody Much", "After You've Gone" and "The Man I Love". Universal asked her in 1929 to use her voice for a film player, which she refused. She appeared in ”Devil May Care “(1929), as ‘Louise’, and as Herself in “Gems of M-G-M (1930) and “Falling in Love” (1935).
Montgomery, Bernard Law
b. November 17, 1887 d. March 24, 1976
British Field Marshal. Affectionately referred to as "Monty" by his troops, he served as field commander over British and Allied forces in North Africa, Sicily, and Europe. Educated at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Montgomery entered the army in 1908 and served in World War I. In the earlier stages of World War II, he commanded the 3rd Division in France.
Peters, George J.
d. March 24, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Private in Company G, 507th Parachute Infantry, 17th Airborne Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Fluren, Germany, on March 24, 1945. His citation reads "Pvt. Peters, a platoon radio operator with Company G, made a descent into Germany near Fluren, east of the Rhine. With 10 others, he landed in a field about 75 yards from a German machinegun supported by riflemen.
Stryker, Stuart S.
b. October 30, 1924 d. March 24, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Portland Oregon, he served as a Private First Class in E Company, 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, US Army. On March 24, 1945, the aircraft carrying Company E of the 513th was dropped in the wrong landing zone near Wesel, Germany. PFC Stryker was a platoon messenger runner, when the unit Company E reached a point about 250 yards from a large building used as an enemy headquarters and manned by a force of Germans with rifles.
Coker, Ronald Leroy
b. August 9, 1947 d. March 24, 1969
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, Company M, 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Division (Rein), FMF. Place and date: Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, 24 March 1969. Entered service at: Denver, Colo. Born: 9 August 1947, Alliance, Colo. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a rifleman with Company M in action against enemy forces.
Hecker, Friedrich Karl Franz
b. September 28, 1811 d. March 24, 1881
Civil War Union Army Officer. He was a German Revolutionist of 1848 and an educated lawyer. He had ignited the revolt of 1848-1849 with one of his many speeches about Baden being declared a Republic. He was forced to leave the country and then made his way to America with other Germans. His arrival in America saw a huge reception. He then settled in Belleville just outside St. Louis and then in 1861 he enlisted as a Private in Franz Sigel's 3rd Missouri Volunteer Infantry.
Taylor, Richard Hamilton
b. September 8, 1870 d. March 24, 1956
Peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Quartermaster in the United States Navy. His citation reads "Serving on board the USS Nipsic, Taylor displayed gallantry during the hurricane at Apia, Somoa, 16 March 1889.
Singleton, Walter Keith
b. December 7, 1944 d. March 24, 1967
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Singleton served as a Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service at Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, on March 24, 1967. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Singleton's company was conducting combat operations when the lead platoon.
Davis, Thomas
b. December 11, 1837 d. March 24, 1919
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company C, 2d New York Heavy Artillery. He was awarded the CMOH for action on April 6, 1865 at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia. His citation reads "Capture of flag."
Tebbetts, George 'Birdie'
b. November 10, 1912 d. March 24, 1999
Major League Baseball Player, Manager.He was a catcher for the Detroit Tigers where he was an all-star from 1940-42 and played in the 1940 World Series. He was also an all-star in 1948 and 1949 with the Boston Red Sox. After finishing his career as a player with the Cleveland Indians, he managed the Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians.
b. September 7, 1533 d. March 24, 1603
English Monarch. The daughter of Henry VIII and his ill-fated queen, Anne Boleyn. When her mother was executed and the marriage declared null and void, Elizabeth was declared illegitimate and deprived of her place in the line of succession. When the king died in 1547, despite being officially illegitimate, Elizabeth and her sister Mary were reinstated into the succession. Elizabeth would be third in line behind her brother Edward and Mary. Impressively educated, it became clear at an early age.
Verne, Jules
b. February 8, 1828 d. March 24, 1905
Author. One of the most energetic and innovative writers of the 19th century, pioneer of both science-fiction and the adventure story ('20,000 Leagues Under the Sea', 'Around the World in 80 Days', 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth', 'Five Weeks in a Balloon', ' Michael Strogoff', etc.). Many of his works are now better -known as the films they inspired. From 1888 until 1904 he was also a town councilor of Amiens.
Widmark, Richard
b. December 26, 1914 d. March 24, 2008
Actor. He spent his early teenage years growing up in Illinois and throughout the Midwest before entering Lake Forest College in Illinois with the intent of pursuing a degree in law. Following graduation he remained at Lake Forest College as a drama instructor, before appearing on radio in the 1938 production of "Aunt Jenny's Real Life Stories." He appeared on Broadway five years later in the theater production of "Kiss and Tell" before making his first big screen appearance in 1947.
Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
b. February 27, 1807 d. March 24, 1882
19th Century American poet, all told probably the best loved of all American poets the world over, whose works are still widely cited. Among his most famous works are “Evangeline” (1847), “The Song of Hiawatha” (1855) and “The Courtship of Miles Standish” (1858). Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born on February 27, 1807, in Portland, Maine. His father, Stephen Longfellow, was a Portland lawyer and congressman.
Harris, Marion
b. 1906 d. March 24, 1944
Jazz Musician. She was a vaudeville and revue headliner, famed for her renditions of jazz songs. She began her recording career in 1916 performing such standards as "Look for the Silver Lining", "I Ain't Got Nobody Much", "After You've Gone" and "The Man I Love". Universal asked her in 1929 to use her voice for a film player, which she refused. She appeared in ”Devil May Care “(1929), as ‘Louise’, and as Herself in “Gems of M-G-M (1930) and “Falling in Love” (1935).
Montgomery, Bernard Law
b. November 17, 1887 d. March 24, 1976
British Field Marshal. Affectionately referred to as "Monty" by his troops, he served as field commander over British and Allied forces in North Africa, Sicily, and Europe. Educated at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Montgomery entered the army in 1908 and served in World War I. In the earlier stages of World War II, he commanded the 3rd Division in France.
Peters, George J.
d. March 24, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Private in Company G, 507th Parachute Infantry, 17th Airborne Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Fluren, Germany, on March 24, 1945. His citation reads "Pvt. Peters, a platoon radio operator with Company G, made a descent into Germany near Fluren, east of the Rhine. With 10 others, he landed in a field about 75 yards from a German machinegun supported by riflemen.
Stryker, Stuart S.
b. October 30, 1924 d. March 24, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Portland Oregon, he served as a Private First Class in E Company, 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, US Army. On March 24, 1945, the aircraft carrying Company E of the 513th was dropped in the wrong landing zone near Wesel, Germany. PFC Stryker was a platoon messenger runner, when the unit Company E reached a point about 250 yards from a large building used as an enemy headquarters and manned by a force of Germans with rifles.
Coker, Ronald Leroy
b. August 9, 1947 d. March 24, 1969
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, Company M, 3d Battalion, 3d Marine Division (Rein), FMF. Place and date: Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, 24 March 1969. Entered service at: Denver, Colo. Born: 9 August 1947, Alliance, Colo. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a rifleman with Company M in action against enemy forces.
Hecker, Friedrich Karl Franz
b. September 28, 1811 d. March 24, 1881
Civil War Union Army Officer. He was a German Revolutionist of 1848 and an educated lawyer. He had ignited the revolt of 1848-1849 with one of his many speeches about Baden being declared a Republic. He was forced to leave the country and then made his way to America with other Germans. His arrival in America saw a huge reception. He then settled in Belleville just outside St. Louis and then in 1861 he enlisted as a Private in Franz Sigel's 3rd Missouri Volunteer Infantry.
Taylor, Richard Hamilton
b. September 8, 1870 d. March 24, 1956
Peacetime Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Quartermaster in the United States Navy. His citation reads "Serving on board the USS Nipsic, Taylor displayed gallantry during the hurricane at Apia, Somoa, 16 March 1889.
Singleton, Walter Keith
b. December 7, 1944 d. March 24, 1967
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Singleton served as a Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service at Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, on March 24, 1967. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Singleton's company was conducting combat operations when the lead platoon.
Davis, Thomas
b. December 11, 1837 d. March 24, 1919
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company C, 2d New York Heavy Artillery. He was awarded the CMOH for action on April 6, 1865 at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia. His citation reads "Capture of flag."
Tebbetts, George 'Birdie'
b. November 10, 1912 d. March 24, 1999
Major League Baseball Player, Manager.He was a catcher for the Detroit Tigers where he was an all-star from 1940-42 and played in the 1940 World Series. He was also an all-star in 1948 and 1949 with the Boston Red Sox. After finishing his career as a player with the Cleveland Indians, he managed the Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Indians.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Died On This Date: Mar 23
Lorre (Loewenstein), Peter (Laszlo)
b. June 26, 1904 d. March 23, 1964
Beloved character actor, whose style and accent made him popular with his fans. Born Laszlo Loewenstein in Rosenberg, Austria-Hungary (now Ruzomberok, Slovakia), his parents were Alois and Elvira Lorre. He was educated in Vienna, but at age 17, he ran away from home, working as a bank clerk in Vienna, and then making his acting debut in Zurich, Switzerland. He was a virtual unknown for seven years, playing bit parts in numerous films in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, until 1931.
Heath, Leon 'Mule Train'
b. October 27, 1928 d. March 23, 2007
Professional Football Player. Born Herman Leon Heath, he was a fullback for three seasons (1951 to 1953) in the National Football League with the Washington Redskins. His best year was in 1952 when he rushed for 388 yards in 90 attempts with 2 touchdowns and had 23 receptions for 146 yards with 1 touchdown. During his college years at the University of Oklahoma, Heath was named All-American and helped lead the Sooners to a national championship title in 1950.
Mariucci, John
b. May 18, 1916 d. March 23, 1987Father of US Hockey and member of the US Hockey Hall of Fame.
Doss, Desmond T.
b. February 7, 1919 d. March 23, 2006
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, and grew up in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, whose tenets forbid bearing arms. When he was called to the draft, he declined a religious exemption that would have allowed him to continue working in a shipyard. He served in the Army with the designation of conscientious objector, but he detested that phrase. He preferred "conscientious cooperator." However, he still refused to learn to shoot a rifle.
Hawthorne, Harris Smith
b. February 29, 1832 d. March 23, 1911
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the Union Army in Company F, 121st New York Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 6, 1865 at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia. His citation reads "Capture of Confederate Maj. Gen. George Washington Custis Lee."
Ray, Charles W.
b. August 6, 1872 d. March 23, 1959Medal of Honor recipient. Rank and Organization: Sergeant, Company 1, 22d U.S. Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 October 1899. Entered Service At: St. Louis, Mo. Birth: Pensacola Yancey County, N.C. Date of Issue: 18 April 1902. Citation: Most distinguished gallantry in action. Captured a bridge with the detachment he commanded and held it against a superior force of the enemy, thereby enabling an army to come up and cross.
Bleak, David Bruce
b. February 27, 1932 d. March 23, 2006
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War in the Medical Company of the 223rd Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the vicinity of Minari-gol, Korea, on June 14, 1852. His citation reads "Sgt. Bleak, a member of the medical company, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.
Piestewa, Lori
b. December 14, 1981 d. March 23, 2003
Military Figure. Lori Ann Piestewa was a Native American Hopi Indian from Tuba City Arizona. Her Hopi name was Kocha-Hon-Mana, or White Bear Girl. She was A 22 year old divorced single parent of two small children. Brandon, a 4 year old boy and Carla, a 3 year old girl. There isn't many job options on the reservation where the unemployment rate runs at least 20%. Lori was living with her parents. She hated taking things for free, even from her family.
Entwistle, James
b. July 8, 1837 d. March 23, 1910
He served as chief engineer of the U.S. Navy Asiatic fleet under Admiral Dewey. He was one of the heroes of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. During the US Civil War, one of his main assignments was the blockade of Mobile.
Maynard, Ken
b. July 21, 1895 d. March 23, 1973
Innovative Pioneer Cowboy Actor. His career began in 1923 during the silent movie era. With his white cowboy hat, fancy shirt and a pair of six-shooters, he appeared in over 90 films. Ken Maynard was one of the first singing cowboys with Columbia Records and the first to make a star (Tarzan) from the horse he rode on the screen.
Masina, Giulietta
b. February 22, 1921 d. March 23, 1994
Italian motion-picture actress. Born Giulia Anna Masina, she made her screen debut in "Without Pity" (1948). Over the following years, she played many memorable roles in such films as: "Behind Closed Shutters," "Variety Lights," the Oscar-winning "La Strada" with Anthony Quinn, and the widely acclaimed "Nights of Cabiria," which again won an Oscar and brought her the award for Best Female.Actress.
Burnett, Paul
b. July 28, 1943 d. March 23, 2001
Musician. A native of Richmond, Virginia, he was born Jesse Paul Burnett Jr. Along with Nathaniel Ruff, Earl Christian, Tom Eldridge, and Ray Smith, he founded the vocal group The Jarmels in 1959. Known for their pop and rhythm and blues mixed sound (with a mix of the Drifters style), the group's first single was, "Little Lonely One." This was followed by "A Little Bit Of Soap", which became a number 12 single in 1961, and "Come On Girl" in 1963.
Lewis, Roy 'Pop'
b. September 22, 1905 d. March 23, 2004
The patriarch of the famous "First Family of Bluegrass Gospel Music," pop Lewis led the Lewis Family from relative obscurity in their north Georgia hometown groups in Southern Gospel. Beginning in the early 1950s, Pop began promoting his talented sons and daughters traveling and singing with them at gospel and bluegrass concerts across the nation. Versatile stage performers, the Lewises chose to sing and play an all-gospel repertoire of songs.
Walker, Cindy
b. July 20, 1918 d. March 23, 2006
Songwriter. She challenging the traditions of country music, and became a successful songwriter at a time when female songwriters were rare and not taken seriously. She was able to influence the industry while writing songs at her Texas home when most other successful songwriters lived in Nashville, Tennessee. A native of Mart, Texas she began writing songs at the age of twelve. In 1940, while visiting Los Angeles, California, she arranged an impromptu audition with Bing Crosby's brother, Larry.
Magid, Elizabeth MacKethan
d. March 23, 2004
Military Figure, Author. She flew planes for the U.S. military during World War II and wrote the poem "Celestial Flight" which honors female pilots. She was one of 1,074 women who became pilots in the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Elizabeth wrote "Celestial Flight" in memory of her best friend, fellow pilot Marie Mitchell Robinson, who died in a crash of a B-25 bomber in 1944. After the war ended, she was a freelance writer for such magazines as Family Circle and Boys' Life.
b. June 26, 1904 d. March 23, 1964
Beloved character actor, whose style and accent made him popular with his fans. Born Laszlo Loewenstein in Rosenberg, Austria-Hungary (now Ruzomberok, Slovakia), his parents were Alois and Elvira Lorre. He was educated in Vienna, but at age 17, he ran away from home, working as a bank clerk in Vienna, and then making his acting debut in Zurich, Switzerland. He was a virtual unknown for seven years, playing bit parts in numerous films in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, until 1931.
Heath, Leon 'Mule Train'
b. October 27, 1928 d. March 23, 2007
Professional Football Player. Born Herman Leon Heath, he was a fullback for three seasons (1951 to 1953) in the National Football League with the Washington Redskins. His best year was in 1952 when he rushed for 388 yards in 90 attempts with 2 touchdowns and had 23 receptions for 146 yards with 1 touchdown. During his college years at the University of Oklahoma, Heath was named All-American and helped lead the Sooners to a national championship title in 1950.
Mariucci, John
b. May 18, 1916 d. March 23, 1987Father of US Hockey and member of the US Hockey Hall of Fame.
Doss, Desmond T.
b. February 7, 1919 d. March 23, 2006
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, and grew up in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, whose tenets forbid bearing arms. When he was called to the draft, he declined a religious exemption that would have allowed him to continue working in a shipyard. He served in the Army with the designation of conscientious objector, but he detested that phrase. He preferred "conscientious cooperator." However, he still refused to learn to shoot a rifle.
Hawthorne, Harris Smith
b. February 29, 1832 d. March 23, 1911
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the Union Army in Company F, 121st New York Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on April 6, 1865 at Deatonsville (Sailor's Creek), Virginia. His citation reads "Capture of Confederate Maj. Gen. George Washington Custis Lee."
Ray, Charles W.
b. August 6, 1872 d. March 23, 1959Medal of Honor recipient. Rank and Organization: Sergeant, Company 1, 22d U.S. Infantry. Place and Date: Near San Isidro, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 19 October 1899. Entered Service At: St. Louis, Mo. Birth: Pensacola Yancey County, N.C. Date of Issue: 18 April 1902. Citation: Most distinguished gallantry in action. Captured a bridge with the detachment he commanded and held it against a superior force of the enemy, thereby enabling an army to come up and cross.
Bleak, David Bruce
b. February 27, 1932 d. March 23, 2006
Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War in the Medical Company of the 223rd Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in the vicinity of Minari-gol, Korea, on June 14, 1852. His citation reads "Sgt. Bleak, a member of the medical company, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.
Piestewa, Lori
b. December 14, 1981 d. March 23, 2003
Military Figure. Lori Ann Piestewa was a Native American Hopi Indian from Tuba City Arizona. Her Hopi name was Kocha-Hon-Mana, or White Bear Girl. She was A 22 year old divorced single parent of two small children. Brandon, a 4 year old boy and Carla, a 3 year old girl. There isn't many job options on the reservation where the unemployment rate runs at least 20%. Lori was living with her parents. She hated taking things for free, even from her family.
Entwistle, James
b. July 8, 1837 d. March 23, 1910
He served as chief engineer of the U.S. Navy Asiatic fleet under Admiral Dewey. He was one of the heroes of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. During the US Civil War, one of his main assignments was the blockade of Mobile.
Maynard, Ken
b. July 21, 1895 d. March 23, 1973
Innovative Pioneer Cowboy Actor. His career began in 1923 during the silent movie era. With his white cowboy hat, fancy shirt and a pair of six-shooters, he appeared in over 90 films. Ken Maynard was one of the first singing cowboys with Columbia Records and the first to make a star (Tarzan) from the horse he rode on the screen.
Masina, Giulietta
b. February 22, 1921 d. March 23, 1994
Italian motion-picture actress. Born Giulia Anna Masina, she made her screen debut in "Without Pity" (1948). Over the following years, she played many memorable roles in such films as: "Behind Closed Shutters," "Variety Lights," the Oscar-winning "La Strada" with Anthony Quinn, and the widely acclaimed "Nights of Cabiria," which again won an Oscar and brought her the award for Best Female.Actress.
Burnett, Paul
b. July 28, 1943 d. March 23, 2001
Musician. A native of Richmond, Virginia, he was born Jesse Paul Burnett Jr. Along with Nathaniel Ruff, Earl Christian, Tom Eldridge, and Ray Smith, he founded the vocal group The Jarmels in 1959. Known for their pop and rhythm and blues mixed sound (with a mix of the Drifters style), the group's first single was, "Little Lonely One." This was followed by "A Little Bit Of Soap", which became a number 12 single in 1961, and "Come On Girl" in 1963.
Lewis, Roy 'Pop'
b. September 22, 1905 d. March 23, 2004
The patriarch of the famous "First Family of Bluegrass Gospel Music," pop Lewis led the Lewis Family from relative obscurity in their north Georgia hometown groups in Southern Gospel. Beginning in the early 1950s, Pop began promoting his talented sons and daughters traveling and singing with them at gospel and bluegrass concerts across the nation. Versatile stage performers, the Lewises chose to sing and play an all-gospel repertoire of songs.
Walker, Cindy
b. July 20, 1918 d. March 23, 2006
Songwriter. She challenging the traditions of country music, and became a successful songwriter at a time when female songwriters were rare and not taken seriously. She was able to influence the industry while writing songs at her Texas home when most other successful songwriters lived in Nashville, Tennessee. A native of Mart, Texas she began writing songs at the age of twelve. In 1940, while visiting Los Angeles, California, she arranged an impromptu audition with Bing Crosby's brother, Larry.
Magid, Elizabeth MacKethan
d. March 23, 2004
Military Figure, Author. She flew planes for the U.S. military during World War II and wrote the poem "Celestial Flight" which honors female pilots. She was one of 1,074 women who became pilots in the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Elizabeth wrote "Celestial Flight" in memory of her best friend, fellow pilot Marie Mitchell Robinson, who died in a crash of a B-25 bomber in 1944. After the war ended, she was a freelance writer for such magazines as Family Circle and Boys' Life.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Died On This Date: Mar 22
Hanna, William
b. July 14, 1910 d. March 22, 2001
Legendary animation mogul. He is the 'Hanna' in 'Hanna and Barbera' who are responsible for animated shows such as "The Flinstones" and "The Jetsons."
Lantz, Walter
b. April 27, 1900 d. March 22, 1994
Cartoonist. He created the cartoon character "Woody Woodpecker," which was voiced by his wife, Gracie Lantz.
Decatur, Stephen
b. January 5, 1779 d. March 22, 1820American Naval Officer. Born in Sinnepuxent, Maryland to Stephen and Ann Pine Decatur, he attended the Episcopal Academy and then the University of Pennsylvania. He was appointed a Midshipman in the United States Navy in April 1798 and served on the USS United States during the so-called quasi-war with France from 1798 to 1800.in 1803 he was given command of the brig Argus and sailed to the Mediterranean for service in the First Barbary War.
Levy, Uriah Phillips
b. April 22, 1792 d. March 22, 1862
United States Naval Officer. Rising to Commodore, he was court martialed six times during his lengthy naval career, believed to result from anti-semitism. He is credited with having purchased and restored Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, and with his efforts to abolish flogging as punishment in the United States Navy.
Lewis, Samuel E
b. 1840 d. March 22, 1907
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the US Army in Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865. His citation reads "Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault."
Wallenda, Karl
b. January 21, 1905 d. March 22, 1978
Circus Performer. Tightrope walker, patriarch of the circus group known as The Great Wallenda's. The signature event in the act was a creation by Karl Wallenda, known as The Seven Man Pyramid. The pyramid was created by four men standing on a wire 35 feet in the air, with the two pairs yoked together by shoulder bars. On top of them on the second level stood two more men, again yoked together with a shoulder bar.
Freund, John F.
b. April 27, 1918 d. March 22, 2001
United States Army General. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1940 and received a commission in the Army. During World War II, he served in North Africa and Europe. He was a staff officer and infantry brigade commander during the Vietnam War, and rose to Major General. He was the head of the Connecticut National Guard from 1972 until 1983.
Todd, Michael
b. June 22, 1903 d. March 22, 1958
Motion picture producer and innovator of the 1950s. His work was integral in the development of widescreen or "Cinerama" film presentation formats. He was married for a time to actress Joan Blondell, and later to actress
Elizabeth Taylor.
Hendrix, Claude Raymond
b. April 13, 1889 d. March 22, 1944
Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League baseball as a right-handed pitcher for 10 seasons (1911 to 1920) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs of the National League, and the Chicago Whales of the Federal League. He won 20 or more games 3 times in this career, and led the Federal League in wins with 29 in 1914. In his first full year with the Pirates, he won 24 Games (good for 2nd in the League), but jumped to the Federal League following the 1913 season, joining the Whales.
Houghtaling, Charles
b. December 13, 1819 d. March 22, 1883
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. During the Mexican War, he served in the 1st Illinois Regiment as a LaSalle County, Illinois volunteer and fought under Zachary Taylor in the Army of Occupation. When the Civil War began, he enlisted as a Captain of an artillery company in the 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment. He then became Captain in the 1st Illinois Artillery Battery C and was promoted through the ranks to Colonel in command of the 1st Illinois Volunteer Light Artillery Regiment.
Veazey, Wheelock Graves
b. December 5, 1835 d. March 22, 1898
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Awarded the CMOH while Colonel and commander of the 16th Vermont Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg. He assembled his regiment (who had never been in combat before) during Pickett's Charge, and charged into a Confederate brigade, which the Vermonters repulsed with great enemy losses (July 3, 1863).
Hadley, Cornelius Minor
b. April 27, 1838 d. March 22, 1902
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Lieutenant in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Sergeant in Company F, 9th Michigan Cavalry for action on November 20, 1863 at Knoxville, Tennessee. His citation reads "With one companion, voluntarily carried through the enemy's lines important dispatches from Gen. Grant to Gen. Burnside, then besieged within Knoxville, and brought back replies, his comrade's horse being killed.
Williams, Seth
b. March 22, 1822 d. March 22, 1866
Civil War Union Brigadier General.
Guard, Dave
b. November 19, 1934 d. March 22, 1991
Folk Singer. He was considered to be a very important figure of the folk music scene of both the 1950s and 1960s. He was a member of the folk musical group, the 'Kingston Trio' (with Nick Reynolds and Bob Shane) that was formed in 1956, in Palo Alto, California. The group were together until 1967 when they disbanded to work on other projects, but Guard left in 1961 to form another band.
Laffey, Bartlett
b. 1841 d. March 22, 1901
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Seaman in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Off Yazoo City, Miss., 5 March 1864, embarking from the Marmora with a 12-pound Howitzer mounted on a field carriage, Laffey landed with the gun and crew in the midst of heated battle and, bravely standing by his gun carriage and rammer, contributed to the turning back of the enemy during the fierce engagement."
Schmidt, Willard Raymond
b. May 29, 1928 d. March 22, 2007
Major League Baseball Player. He pitched 7 seasons in the Major Leagues, five with the St. Louis Cardinals and two with the Cincinnati Reds. A native of Hays, Kansas, he signed with the Cardinals as an amateur free agent before the 1949 Season. He attended Fort Hays State College in Kansas for one year before joining the St. Louis' minor league affiliate at Beloit, Kansas. He progressed Steadily through the Cardinals farm system, making stops with Ontario, Canada, Rochester, New York, and Houston.
Deering, Olive
b. October 11, 1918 d. March 22, 1986
Actress. She was a stage, film and television figure, with film roles that included ‘Miriam' in "The Ten Commandments" (1956). She was a highly prolific actress in the Golden Age of live television drama. Some of her original Broadway cast appearances include "Searching for the Sun" (1936), "Medicine Show" (1940), "Winged Victory" (1943) and "The Devil's Advocate" (1961).
b. July 14, 1910 d. March 22, 2001
Legendary animation mogul. He is the 'Hanna' in 'Hanna and Barbera' who are responsible for animated shows such as "The Flinstones" and "The Jetsons."
Lantz, Walter
b. April 27, 1900 d. March 22, 1994
Cartoonist. He created the cartoon character "Woody Woodpecker," which was voiced by his wife, Gracie Lantz.
Decatur, Stephen
b. January 5, 1779 d. March 22, 1820American Naval Officer. Born in Sinnepuxent, Maryland to Stephen and Ann Pine Decatur, he attended the Episcopal Academy and then the University of Pennsylvania. He was appointed a Midshipman in the United States Navy in April 1798 and served on the USS United States during the so-called quasi-war with France from 1798 to 1800.in 1803 he was given command of the brig Argus and sailed to the Mediterranean for service in the First Barbary War.
Levy, Uriah Phillips
b. April 22, 1792 d. March 22, 1862
United States Naval Officer. Rising to Commodore, he was court martialed six times during his lengthy naval career, believed to result from anti-semitism. He is credited with having purchased and restored Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, and with his efforts to abolish flogging as punishment in the United States Navy.
Lewis, Samuel E
b. 1840 d. March 22, 1907
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Corporal in the US Army in Company G, 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865. His citation reads "Was one of a detachment of 20 picked artillerymen who voluntarily accompanied an infantry assaulting party and who turned upon the enemy the guns captured in the assault."
Wallenda, Karl
b. January 21, 1905 d. March 22, 1978
Circus Performer. Tightrope walker, patriarch of the circus group known as The Great Wallenda's. The signature event in the act was a creation by Karl Wallenda, known as The Seven Man Pyramid. The pyramid was created by four men standing on a wire 35 feet in the air, with the two pairs yoked together by shoulder bars. On top of them on the second level stood two more men, again yoked together with a shoulder bar.
Freund, John F.
b. April 27, 1918 d. March 22, 2001
United States Army General. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1940 and received a commission in the Army. During World War II, he served in North Africa and Europe. He was a staff officer and infantry brigade commander during the Vietnam War, and rose to Major General. He was the head of the Connecticut National Guard from 1972 until 1983.
Todd, Michael
b. June 22, 1903 d. March 22, 1958
Motion picture producer and innovator of the 1950s. His work was integral in the development of widescreen or "Cinerama" film presentation formats. He was married for a time to actress Joan Blondell, and later to actress
Elizabeth Taylor.
Hendrix, Claude Raymond
b. April 13, 1889 d. March 22, 1944
Major League Baseball Player. Played Major League baseball as a right-handed pitcher for 10 seasons (1911 to 1920) for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs of the National League, and the Chicago Whales of the Federal League. He won 20 or more games 3 times in this career, and led the Federal League in wins with 29 in 1914. In his first full year with the Pirates, he won 24 Games (good for 2nd in the League), but jumped to the Federal League following the 1913 season, joining the Whales.
Houghtaling, Charles
b. December 13, 1819 d. March 22, 1883
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. During the Mexican War, he served in the 1st Illinois Regiment as a LaSalle County, Illinois volunteer and fought under Zachary Taylor in the Army of Occupation. When the Civil War began, he enlisted as a Captain of an artillery company in the 10th Illinois Infantry Regiment. He then became Captain in the 1st Illinois Artillery Battery C and was promoted through the ranks to Colonel in command of the 1st Illinois Volunteer Light Artillery Regiment.
Veazey, Wheelock Graves
b. December 5, 1835 d. March 22, 1898
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Awarded the CMOH while Colonel and commander of the 16th Vermont Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg. He assembled his regiment (who had never been in combat before) during Pickett's Charge, and charged into a Confederate brigade, which the Vermonters repulsed with great enemy losses (July 3, 1863).
Hadley, Cornelius Minor
b. April 27, 1838 d. March 22, 1902
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a First Lieutenant in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Sergeant in Company F, 9th Michigan Cavalry for action on November 20, 1863 at Knoxville, Tennessee. His citation reads "With one companion, voluntarily carried through the enemy's lines important dispatches from Gen. Grant to Gen. Burnside, then besieged within Knoxville, and brought back replies, his comrade's horse being killed.
Williams, Seth
b. March 22, 1822 d. March 22, 1866
Civil War Union Brigadier General.
Guard, Dave
b. November 19, 1934 d. March 22, 1991
Folk Singer. He was considered to be a very important figure of the folk music scene of both the 1950s and 1960s. He was a member of the folk musical group, the 'Kingston Trio' (with Nick Reynolds and Bob Shane) that was formed in 1956, in Palo Alto, California. The group were together until 1967 when they disbanded to work on other projects, but Guard left in 1961 to form another band.
Laffey, Bartlett
b. 1841 d. March 22, 1901
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Seaman in the Union Navy. His citation reads "Off Yazoo City, Miss., 5 March 1864, embarking from the Marmora with a 12-pound Howitzer mounted on a field carriage, Laffey landed with the gun and crew in the midst of heated battle and, bravely standing by his gun carriage and rammer, contributed to the turning back of the enemy during the fierce engagement."
Schmidt, Willard Raymond
b. May 29, 1928 d. March 22, 2007
Major League Baseball Player. He pitched 7 seasons in the Major Leagues, five with the St. Louis Cardinals and two with the Cincinnati Reds. A native of Hays, Kansas, he signed with the Cardinals as an amateur free agent before the 1949 Season. He attended Fort Hays State College in Kansas for one year before joining the St. Louis' minor league affiliate at Beloit, Kansas. He progressed Steadily through the Cardinals farm system, making stops with Ontario, Canada, Rochester, New York, and Houston.
Deering, Olive
b. October 11, 1918 d. March 22, 1986
Actress. She was a stage, film and television figure, with film roles that included ‘Miriam' in "The Ten Commandments" (1956). She was a highly prolific actress in the Golden Age of live television drama. Some of her original Broadway cast appearances include "Searching for the Sun" (1936), "Medicine Show" (1940), "Winged Victory" (1943) and "The Devil's Advocate" (1961).
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Died On This Date: Mar 21
Awdry, Rev. Wilbert Vere
b. June 15, 1911 d. March 21, 1997
Author. He was the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, a popular character in children's fiction. Awdry originally invented the stories as a way of entertaining his young son Christopher as he recovered from scarlet fever. The first book of the series, "The Three Railway Engines", was published in 1945.
Pocahontas
b. 1595 d. March 21, 1617
Native American Colonial Figure. She was most likely born in Werawocomoco (what is now Wicomico, Gloucester County, Virginia) on the north side of the Pamaunkee (York) River, about 1595-96, a daughter of the Chief over some forty Algonkian Indian villages that were spread about the shores of the rivers now called the James and the York, which flow into Chesapeake Bay. Her father called Powhatan after his chief village named her Meto-aka and later "Pocahontas", meaning "Playful little Girl".
John of Brienne
b. 1148 d. March 21, 1237
Crusader.
Preston, Robert
b. June 8, 1918 d. March 21, 1987
American Actor. A versatile, trained musician who could play several instruments, around the age of 15 he became set on a career in theatre. He trained at the Pasadena Playhouse and began getting second-lead work in films (“Union Pacific” and “Beau Geste” [both 1939], “North West Mounted Police” [1940], “Wake Island” and “This Gun for Hire” [both 1942]). The less-than-rewarding roles soon convinced Preston to head for New York, where the stage could make better use of his charisma.
Sousley, Franklin Runyon
b. September 19, 1925 d. March 21, 1945
World War II United States Marine, Iwo Jima Flag Raiser. He served during World War II as a Private in the United States Marine Corps, and was assigned to E Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division during the Battle for Iwo Jima. He was one of the six men who were immortalized in Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal's photo of the United States Flag raising on Mount Suribachi, just after noon on February 23, 1945, for which Rosenthal was awarded the Pulitzer.
Fort, Cornelia Clark
b. February 5, 1919 d. March 21, 1943
Aviation Pioneer. Cornelia Fort was the daughter of a prominent East Nashville doctor. Her father made her brothers swear that they would never fly, but he overlooked Cornelia. She first soloed on April 27, 1940, and received her pilot's license on June 19, 1940 and her instructors rating March 10, 1941. Cornelia was Nashville's first woman flight instructor. Cornelia was giving a flying lesson over Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941 and witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese.
Redgrave, Michael
b. March 20, 1908 d. March 21, 1985
Renowned British-born motion picture and stage actor. He is remembered for his films "The Lady Vanishes" (1938), "Secret Beyond the Door" (1948), "Mr. Arkadin" (1955), "The Quiet American" (1958), "The Innocents" (1961), and "Nicholas and Alexandra" (1971). He was the father of Corin, Lynn and Vanessa Redgrave and was Knighted in 1959. Redgrave was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium in London, England. His ashes were later removed and buried at St. Pauls Church, Covent Garden.
Medwick, Joe
b. November 24, 1911 d. March 21, 1975
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. He played for the Saint Louis Cardinals.
Younger, Cole
b. January 15, 1844 d. March 21, 1916
Post Civil War Outlaw. Today, Cole Younger's days of outlawry evokes romance and even chivalry in American folklore. However, the romantic, loveable character portrayed is far from the truth. Cole was instead a heartless cold blooded murderer of not only peace officers and bank tellers but women and children. Cole first killed at 17, was wanted dead or alive at 18 and is credited with killing dozens including innocent bystanders. He was born near Lee's Summit as Thomas Coleman Younger.
Fender, Leo (Clarence Leonidas)
b. August 10, 1909 d. March 21, 1991
Guitar maker and innovator. Born Clarence Leonidas Fender in Fullerton, California. As a boy, Fender became interested in electronics and began dismantling and repairing radios. In 1938, he opened Fender Radio Service in Fullerton. In 1946, he started the Fender Electric Instrument Company. Fender became the first to design and successfully market a solid body electric guitar with his Broadcaster in 1948. His design was renamed the Telecaster in 1950.
Hallock, Nathan Mullock
b. August 23, 1844 d. March 21, 1903
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company K, 124th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Bristoe Station, Virginia on June 15, 1863. His citation reads "At imminent peril saved from death or capture a disabled officer of his company by carrying him under a hot musketry fire, to a place of safety". His Medal was awarded to him on September 10, 1897. He was one of five 124th New York soldiers to be awarded.
Crook, George
b. September 8, 1830 d. March 21, 1890
Civil War Union Major General. Noted for his valor during the Civil War, and for twice capturing the Chiricahua Apache chief, Geronimo, in 1883 and in 1886, during the Indian Wars. Appointed from Ohio to the US Military Academy, and graduated in the Class of 1852, 38th in his class of 43. He fought against the Indians in California, where in 1857 he was wounded. In 1861, he was made Colonel and commander of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry regiment, and was wounded at Louisburg.
Roush, Edd J. 'Mr. Red'
b. May 8, 1893 d. March 21, 1988
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. Though generally associated with the Cincinnati Reds, he made his debut in 1913 with the Chicago White Sox. The following year, he jumped to the Federal League and played in it for two years before joining the New York Giants in 1916. After about a third of the way through that season, he joined Cincinnati. The following year he lead the National League in hitting with a .341 average and in 1919 he won his second title by hitting .321.
Ireland, John
b. January 30, 1914 d. March 21, 1992
Actor. Starting out on stage, Ireland entered films in 1945, and had a prolific career, spanning almost 50 years. Mostly playing villain types, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 1949 for his role in "All the Kings Men."
Hosking Jr., Charles Ernest
b. May 12, 1924 d. March 21, 1967
Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. He was a Master Sergeant with the U.S. Army, Company A, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism at Phuoc Long Province, Republic of Vietnam on March 21, 1967. His official CMOH citation reads as follows: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
b. June 15, 1911 d. March 21, 1997
Author. He was the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, a popular character in children's fiction. Awdry originally invented the stories as a way of entertaining his young son Christopher as he recovered from scarlet fever. The first book of the series, "The Three Railway Engines", was published in 1945.
Pocahontas
b. 1595 d. March 21, 1617
Native American Colonial Figure. She was most likely born in Werawocomoco (what is now Wicomico, Gloucester County, Virginia) on the north side of the Pamaunkee (York) River, about 1595-96, a daughter of the Chief over some forty Algonkian Indian villages that were spread about the shores of the rivers now called the James and the York, which flow into Chesapeake Bay. Her father called Powhatan after his chief village named her Meto-aka and later "Pocahontas", meaning "Playful little Girl".
John of Brienne
b. 1148 d. March 21, 1237
Crusader.
Preston, Robert
b. June 8, 1918 d. March 21, 1987
American Actor. A versatile, trained musician who could play several instruments, around the age of 15 he became set on a career in theatre. He trained at the Pasadena Playhouse and began getting second-lead work in films (“Union Pacific” and “Beau Geste” [both 1939], “North West Mounted Police” [1940], “Wake Island” and “This Gun for Hire” [both 1942]). The less-than-rewarding roles soon convinced Preston to head for New York, where the stage could make better use of his charisma.
Sousley, Franklin Runyon
b. September 19, 1925 d. March 21, 1945
World War II United States Marine, Iwo Jima Flag Raiser. He served during World War II as a Private in the United States Marine Corps, and was assigned to E Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division during the Battle for Iwo Jima. He was one of the six men who were immortalized in Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal's photo of the United States Flag raising on Mount Suribachi, just after noon on February 23, 1945, for which Rosenthal was awarded the Pulitzer.
Fort, Cornelia Clark
b. February 5, 1919 d. March 21, 1943
Aviation Pioneer. Cornelia Fort was the daughter of a prominent East Nashville doctor. Her father made her brothers swear that they would never fly, but he overlooked Cornelia. She first soloed on April 27, 1940, and received her pilot's license on June 19, 1940 and her instructors rating March 10, 1941. Cornelia was Nashville's first woman flight instructor. Cornelia was giving a flying lesson over Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941 and witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese.
Redgrave, Michael
b. March 20, 1908 d. March 21, 1985
Renowned British-born motion picture and stage actor. He is remembered for his films "The Lady Vanishes" (1938), "Secret Beyond the Door" (1948), "Mr. Arkadin" (1955), "The Quiet American" (1958), "The Innocents" (1961), and "Nicholas and Alexandra" (1971). He was the father of Corin, Lynn and Vanessa Redgrave and was Knighted in 1959. Redgrave was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium in London, England. His ashes were later removed and buried at St. Pauls Church, Covent Garden.
Medwick, Joe
b. November 24, 1911 d. March 21, 1975
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. He played for the Saint Louis Cardinals.
Younger, Cole
b. January 15, 1844 d. March 21, 1916
Post Civil War Outlaw. Today, Cole Younger's days of outlawry evokes romance and even chivalry in American folklore. However, the romantic, loveable character portrayed is far from the truth. Cole was instead a heartless cold blooded murderer of not only peace officers and bank tellers but women and children. Cole first killed at 17, was wanted dead or alive at 18 and is credited with killing dozens including innocent bystanders. He was born near Lee's Summit as Thomas Coleman Younger.
Fender, Leo (Clarence Leonidas)
b. August 10, 1909 d. March 21, 1991
Guitar maker and innovator. Born Clarence Leonidas Fender in Fullerton, California. As a boy, Fender became interested in electronics and began dismantling and repairing radios. In 1938, he opened Fender Radio Service in Fullerton. In 1946, he started the Fender Electric Instrument Company. Fender became the first to design and successfully market a solid body electric guitar with his Broadcaster in 1948. His design was renamed the Telecaster in 1950.
Hallock, Nathan Mullock
b. August 23, 1844 d. March 21, 1903
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company K, 124th New York Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Bristoe Station, Virginia on June 15, 1863. His citation reads "At imminent peril saved from death or capture a disabled officer of his company by carrying him under a hot musketry fire, to a place of safety". His Medal was awarded to him on September 10, 1897. He was one of five 124th New York soldiers to be awarded.
Crook, George
b. September 8, 1830 d. March 21, 1890
Civil War Union Major General. Noted for his valor during the Civil War, and for twice capturing the Chiricahua Apache chief, Geronimo, in 1883 and in 1886, during the Indian Wars. Appointed from Ohio to the US Military Academy, and graduated in the Class of 1852, 38th in his class of 43. He fought against the Indians in California, where in 1857 he was wounded. In 1861, he was made Colonel and commander of the 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry regiment, and was wounded at Louisburg.
Roush, Edd J. 'Mr. Red'
b. May 8, 1893 d. March 21, 1988
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. Though generally associated with the Cincinnati Reds, he made his debut in 1913 with the Chicago White Sox. The following year, he jumped to the Federal League and played in it for two years before joining the New York Giants in 1916. After about a third of the way through that season, he joined Cincinnati. The following year he lead the National League in hitting with a .341 average and in 1919 he won his second title by hitting .321.
Ireland, John
b. January 30, 1914 d. March 21, 1992
Actor. Starting out on stage, Ireland entered films in 1945, and had a prolific career, spanning almost 50 years. Mostly playing villain types, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in 1949 for his role in "All the Kings Men."
Hosking Jr., Charles Ernest
b. May 12, 1924 d. March 21, 1967
Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. He was a Master Sergeant with the U.S. Army, Company A, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism at Phuoc Long Province, Republic of Vietnam on March 21, 1967. His official CMOH citation reads as follows: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Died On This Date: Mar 20
Newton, Sir. Isaac
b. December 25, 1642 d. March 20, 1727
Scientist. An English scientist, astronomer, and mathematician, he is considered one of the greatest names in the history of human thought. Buried in Westminster Abbey, his memorial statue in the chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge, England, of which he was a distinguished member, is inscribed "Qui genus humanum ingenio superavit" (He surpassed the race of man in understanding). Born in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, he attended Grantham grammar school.
Kawamura, Terry Teruo
b. December 10, 1949 d. March 20, 1969
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Cpl. Kawamura distinguished himself by heroic action while serving as a member of the 173d Engineer Company. An enemy demolition team infiltrated the unit quarters area and opened fire with automatic weapons. Disregarding the intense fire, Cpl. Kawamura ran for his weapon.
Bay, Harry
b. January 17, 1878 d. March 20, 1952
Major League Baseball Player. The left-handed-hitting outfielder started his career with Cincinnati in 1901 but went to Cleveland early in 1902 and remained with that club through the 1908 season. He led the American League with 45 stolen bases in 1903. That year he also had 12 of his career 42 triples. His highest average came in 1905 when he hit .298. His lifetime average was .277 and he had 169 career stolen bases.
Grizzard Jr., Lewis
b. October 20, 1946 d. March 20, 1994
Writer and humorist Lewis Grizzard was born at Fort Benning, Georgia and at a young age moved to Moreland, Georgia where he was raised by his mother Christine. A sports fan since childhood, he graduated from the University Of Georgia with a degree in Journalism. By age 23 he was the sports editor for the Atlanta Journal. He later became sports editor for the Chicago Sun Times.
Sawtelle, Charles
b. 1947 d. March 20, 1999
Bluegrass Musician. Best known for being the lead guitar and founder of the "Hot Ritz" bluegrass band from 1975 until their break up in 1990, he was one of contemporary bluegrass music most innovative guitarist of all times. Admired for his aggressive attack style of guitar, he defined bluegrass guitar for over 25 years. "Hot Ritz" and their alter-egos, "Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers", found fans on their tours world wide and appeared on the Grand Old Opry, Austin City Limits, The Prairie.
Zale (Zaleski), Tony (Anthony Florian) 'The Man of Steel'
b. May 29, 1913 d. March 20, 1997
Professional Boxer. A two time middleweight champion, and considered one of the greatest middleweights in History, he will be best remembered for his incredible 3 fight series with Rocky Graziano. Born in Gary, Indiana, he worked in the steel mills and boxed as a youth. He left the steel mills when he turned pro in 1934. Nicknamed "The Man of Steel," he progressed steadily through the ranks defeating Jack Moran, Bobby Lamonte, and Jimmy Clark, and became known for enduring much punishment.
Lowden, Frank
b. January 26, 1861 d. March 20, 1943
Governor of Illinois (1917-1921). His wife, Florence, was the favorite daughter of railroad tycoon George Pullman.
Huntley, Chester 'Chet'
b. December 10, 1911 d. March 20, 1974
Television Newscaster. He is most remembered for being paired with newsman David Brinkley on NBC television's nightly news. Born Chester Robert Huntley in Cardwell, Montana, he first worked for Movietone News and then moved to CBS Radio in Los Angeles. He then moved to NBC Television in Los Angeles, and he became noticed during the 1956 political conventions when he was teamed up with former UPI reporter David Brinkley.
Maxwell, Marilyn (Marvel)
b. August 3, 1921 d. March 20, 1972
Blonde singer and actress who starred in many musicals of the 1940s.
Anderson Jr., George W.
b. December 15, 1906 d. March 20, 1992
United States Navy Admiral. He was Chief of Naval Operations from August 1,1961 to August 1,1963. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1927 and became an aviator in 1930. During World War II he saw combat on the aircraft carrier Yorktown. In 1958, he commanded Carrier Division 6 in the Mediterranean during the Lebanese crisis. He was the Chief of Naval Operations during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.
Cooke, Philip St. George
b. June 13, 1809 d. March 20, 1895
Civil War Union Brigadier General. West Point class of 1827. Father-in-law to Confederate General Jeb Stuart.
Johnson, Edward Mead
b. April 23, 1852 d. March 20, 1934
Businessman. He co-founded the "Johnson and Johnson" Company with his brother James Woods Johnson, later joining them was their brother Robert. Together they made names like "Bandaid" bandages, "Enfamil" baby formula, and sterile gauze bandages household names. Today, "Mead Johnson," named after E. Mead Johnson, is located in Evansville Indiana.
b. December 25, 1642 d. March 20, 1727
Scientist. An English scientist, astronomer, and mathematician, he is considered one of the greatest names in the history of human thought. Buried in Westminster Abbey, his memorial statue in the chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge, England, of which he was a distinguished member, is inscribed "Qui genus humanum ingenio superavit" (He surpassed the race of man in understanding). Born in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, he attended Grantham grammar school.
Kawamura, Terry Teruo
b. December 10, 1949 d. March 20, 1969
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Cpl. Kawamura distinguished himself by heroic action while serving as a member of the 173d Engineer Company. An enemy demolition team infiltrated the unit quarters area and opened fire with automatic weapons. Disregarding the intense fire, Cpl. Kawamura ran for his weapon.
Bay, Harry
b. January 17, 1878 d. March 20, 1952
Major League Baseball Player. The left-handed-hitting outfielder started his career with Cincinnati in 1901 but went to Cleveland early in 1902 and remained with that club through the 1908 season. He led the American League with 45 stolen bases in 1903. That year he also had 12 of his career 42 triples. His highest average came in 1905 when he hit .298. His lifetime average was .277 and he had 169 career stolen bases.
Grizzard Jr., Lewis
b. October 20, 1946 d. March 20, 1994
Writer and humorist Lewis Grizzard was born at Fort Benning, Georgia and at a young age moved to Moreland, Georgia where he was raised by his mother Christine. A sports fan since childhood, he graduated from the University Of Georgia with a degree in Journalism. By age 23 he was the sports editor for the Atlanta Journal. He later became sports editor for the Chicago Sun Times.
Sawtelle, Charles
b. 1947 d. March 20, 1999
Bluegrass Musician. Best known for being the lead guitar and founder of the "Hot Ritz" bluegrass band from 1975 until their break up in 1990, he was one of contemporary bluegrass music most innovative guitarist of all times. Admired for his aggressive attack style of guitar, he defined bluegrass guitar for over 25 years. "Hot Ritz" and their alter-egos, "Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers", found fans on their tours world wide and appeared on the Grand Old Opry, Austin City Limits, The Prairie.
Zale (Zaleski), Tony (Anthony Florian) 'The Man of Steel'
b. May 29, 1913 d. March 20, 1997
Professional Boxer. A two time middleweight champion, and considered one of the greatest middleweights in History, he will be best remembered for his incredible 3 fight series with Rocky Graziano. Born in Gary, Indiana, he worked in the steel mills and boxed as a youth. He left the steel mills when he turned pro in 1934. Nicknamed "The Man of Steel," he progressed steadily through the ranks defeating Jack Moran, Bobby Lamonte, and Jimmy Clark, and became known for enduring much punishment.
Lowden, Frank
b. January 26, 1861 d. March 20, 1943
Governor of Illinois (1917-1921). His wife, Florence, was the favorite daughter of railroad tycoon George Pullman.
Huntley, Chester 'Chet'
b. December 10, 1911 d. March 20, 1974
Television Newscaster. He is most remembered for being paired with newsman David Brinkley on NBC television's nightly news. Born Chester Robert Huntley in Cardwell, Montana, he first worked for Movietone News and then moved to CBS Radio in Los Angeles. He then moved to NBC Television in Los Angeles, and he became noticed during the 1956 political conventions when he was teamed up with former UPI reporter David Brinkley.
Maxwell, Marilyn (Marvel)
b. August 3, 1921 d. March 20, 1972
Blonde singer and actress who starred in many musicals of the 1940s.
Anderson Jr., George W.
b. December 15, 1906 d. March 20, 1992
United States Navy Admiral. He was Chief of Naval Operations from August 1,1961 to August 1,1963. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1927 and became an aviator in 1930. During World War II he saw combat on the aircraft carrier Yorktown. In 1958, he commanded Carrier Division 6 in the Mediterranean during the Lebanese crisis. He was the Chief of Naval Operations during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.
Cooke, Philip St. George
b. June 13, 1809 d. March 20, 1895
Civil War Union Brigadier General. West Point class of 1827. Father-in-law to Confederate General Jeb Stuart.
Johnson, Edward Mead
b. April 23, 1852 d. March 20, 1934
Businessman. He co-founded the "Johnson and Johnson" Company with his brother James Woods Johnson, later joining them was their brother Robert. Together they made names like "Bandaid" bandages, "Enfamil" baby formula, and sterile gauze bandages household names. Today, "Mead Johnson," named after E. Mead Johnson, is located in Evansville Indiana.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Died On This Date: Mar 19
Burroughs, Edgar Rice
b. September 1, 1875 d. March 19, 1950
Author, Master of Adventure. Tarzan began with one novel followed by twenty nine others which then transcended into some forty movies including a Disney animated cartoon classic, television programs, a Sunday comic strip, hundreds of comic books and the marketing of Tarzan merchandise... toys, wearing apparel and gasoline. The list is endless. Edgar Rice Burroughs became one of the twentieth century's most popular fiction authors.
Clarke, Sir. Arthur C.
b. December 16, 1917 d. March 19, 2008
Author. One of the most prolific science-fiction writers of the 20th Century, he wrote over 100 books on science-fiction and space, and was a commentator during the Apollo moon flights with Walter Cronkite. He battled debilitating post-polio syndrome since the 1960s and was occasionally confined to a wheelchair. Clarke moved to Sri Lanka in 1956. He was lured there by his interest in marine diving which he said was as close as he could get to the weightless feeling of space.
Surles, William H.
b. February 24, 1845 d. March 19, 1919
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company G, 2d Ohio Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on October 8, 1862 at Perryville, Kentucky. His citation reads "In the hottest part of the fire he stepped in front of his colonel to shield him from the enemy's fire."
Rhoads, Randy
b. December 6, 1956 d. March 19, 1982
Musician. A guitar prodigy who started at the age of six and taught at his mother's school during his professional career, he was the original guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne's band and he is famous for combining classical and heavy metal together. His work on Ozzy's first two solo albums "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman" is hailed today for their ingenuity, and songs like "Crazy Train" and "Flyin' High Again" are considered heavy metal classics.
Scofield, Paul
b. January 21, 1922 d. March 19, 2008
Actor. An acclaimed performer of stage and films whose career spanned more than five decades. He won a Tony Award playing Sir Thomas More in the 1961 Broadway production of "A Man for All Seasons", and received an Academy Award after reprising the part in the 1966 film version. Scofield also created the role of Salieri in Peter Shaffer's play "Amadeus" (1979) and scored an Oscar nomination for his turn as Mark Van Doren in the film "Quiz Show" (1994).
DeLorean, John Zachary
b. January 6, 1925 d. March 19, 2005
John DeLorean was one of a handful of American entrepreneurs who had the audacity to form a American automobile company in the last seventy-five years, and like many others failed to compete successfully with mainstream companies in the end. DeLorean a native of Detroit, and Army veteran of the Second World War was a General Motors executive who in 1964 was responsible for the creation of the world's first muscle car the "GTO".
Call, Donald Marshall
b. November 29, 1892 d. March 19, 1984
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Citation: During an operation against enemy machine gun nests west of Varennes, Cpl. Call was in a tank with an officer when half of the turret was knocked off by a direct artillery hit. Choked by gas from the high explosive shell, he left the tank and took cover in a shellhole 30 yards away. Seeing that the officer did not follow, and thinking that he might be alive, Cpl.
Donoghue, Timothy
b. March 17, 1825 d. March 19, 1908
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was Timothy Donahue. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company B, 69th New York Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on December 13, 1862 at Fredericksburg, Virginia. His citation reads "Voluntarily carried a wounded officer off the field from between the lines; while doing this he was himself wounded."
Bayes, Nora
b. 1880 d. March 19, 1928
Comedienne, Singer, Songwriter. She is best remembered for introducing George M. Cohan's song, "Over There" during World War I, and for co-writing "Shine On, Harvest Moon" (1903). She was born Dora or Leonora Goldberg (her name was possibly a fabrication that she used with reporters) in Joliet, Illinois, changing her name to Nora Bates when she decided upon a stage career.
McConnell, James Rogers
b. March 14, 1887 d. March 19, 1917
Famed combat pilot of the First World War. A native of Chicago, he became a member of the renowned Lafayette Escadrille of American volunteers. After graduating from the Haverford School in Pennsylvania, he entered theUniversity of Virginia in 1907. He spent two years in the College and a year in the Law School, withdrawing from his studies in the spring of 1910.
Lambert, William Carpenter
b. August 18, 1894 d. March 19, 1982
World War I American Fighter Ace. With 22 officially confirmed air combat victories in the First World War, Lambert was the second highest scoring American "ace" of that conflict. Because he spent the entire war in a British uniform, flying with the famed No. 24 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps, his victory total is almost always omitted when lists of American aces are compiled. His combat victory total was second only to Edward V. Rickenbacker's 26.
Reece, Brazilla Carroll
b. December 22, 1889 d. March 19, 1961
US Congressman. Elected to represent Tennessee's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving first from 1921 to 1931, then from 1933 to 1947, and finally from 1951 until his death in officer in 1961. He had served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1946 to 1948. When he died, his widow, Louise Goff Reece, succeeded him in Congress and finished out his term.
Ray, David Robert
b. February 14, 1945 d. March 19, 1969
Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born on February 14, 1945, at McMinnville, Tennessee. He graduated in 1963 from McMinnville High School, having achieved Boys State. For three years he attended the University of Tennessee but quit to enlist in the United States Navy in March 28, 1966. After subsequent training, he served on the USS HAVINN and then at the Naval Hospital Long Beach, California. In May 1968 he requested a tour of duty with the United States Marines.
Ingram, Luther
b. November 30, 1944 d. March 19, 2007
Singer, Composer. Born in Jackson, Tennessee, he is best known for the 1972 song "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right". He also co-wrote the song "Respect Yourself" which was a hit for The Staple Singers in 1971. Ingram's other notable songs include "I'll Be Your Shelter (In Time Of Storm)", "Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)" and "Always". He also appeared in the films "Wattstax", (1973), "Only the Strong Survive", (2002).
Williams, Dewey
b. February 5, 1916 d. March 19, 2000
Major League Baseball Player. A backup catcher, he played for the Chicago Cubs from 1944 to 1947 and the Cincinnati Reds in 1948. The right-handed hitter batted .240 in 79 games with 27 runs batted in during his first season. He was hitless in two at-bats in the 1945 World Series, won by the Detroit Tigers in seven games. For his career, he hit .233 with three homers and 37 RBIs.
Peters, Henry Carlton
b. February 29, 1840 d. March 19, 1923
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a Private in Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry. He was a member of the volunteers that attempted to run Confederate batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with ammunition stores at the Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 3, 1863.
Rhodes, Speck (Gilbert R.)
b. July 16, 1915 d. March 19, 2000
Formed a comedy duo with Tex Summey "cousin Jodie" and was a comic actor and musician on The Porter Wagoner Show.
b. September 1, 1875 d. March 19, 1950
Author, Master of Adventure. Tarzan began with one novel followed by twenty nine others which then transcended into some forty movies including a Disney animated cartoon classic, television programs, a Sunday comic strip, hundreds of comic books and the marketing of Tarzan merchandise... toys, wearing apparel and gasoline. The list is endless. Edgar Rice Burroughs became one of the twentieth century's most popular fiction authors.
Clarke, Sir. Arthur C.
b. December 16, 1917 d. March 19, 2008
Author. One of the most prolific science-fiction writers of the 20th Century, he wrote over 100 books on science-fiction and space, and was a commentator during the Apollo moon flights with Walter Cronkite. He battled debilitating post-polio syndrome since the 1960s and was occasionally confined to a wheelchair. Clarke moved to Sri Lanka in 1956. He was lured there by his interest in marine diving which he said was as close as he could get to the weightless feeling of space.
Surles, William H.
b. February 24, 1845 d. March 19, 1919
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company G, 2d Ohio Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on October 8, 1862 at Perryville, Kentucky. His citation reads "In the hottest part of the fire he stepped in front of his colonel to shield him from the enemy's fire."
Rhoads, Randy
b. December 6, 1956 d. March 19, 1982
Musician. A guitar prodigy who started at the age of six and taught at his mother's school during his professional career, he was the original guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne's band and he is famous for combining classical and heavy metal together. His work on Ozzy's first two solo albums "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman" is hailed today for their ingenuity, and songs like "Crazy Train" and "Flyin' High Again" are considered heavy metal classics.
Scofield, Paul
b. January 21, 1922 d. March 19, 2008
Actor. An acclaimed performer of stage and films whose career spanned more than five decades. He won a Tony Award playing Sir Thomas More in the 1961 Broadway production of "A Man for All Seasons", and received an Academy Award after reprising the part in the 1966 film version. Scofield also created the role of Salieri in Peter Shaffer's play "Amadeus" (1979) and scored an Oscar nomination for his turn as Mark Van Doren in the film "Quiz Show" (1994).
DeLorean, John Zachary
b. January 6, 1925 d. March 19, 2005
John DeLorean was one of a handful of American entrepreneurs who had the audacity to form a American automobile company in the last seventy-five years, and like many others failed to compete successfully with mainstream companies in the end. DeLorean a native of Detroit, and Army veteran of the Second World War was a General Motors executive who in 1964 was responsible for the creation of the world's first muscle car the "GTO".
Call, Donald Marshall
b. November 29, 1892 d. March 19, 1984
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Citation: During an operation against enemy machine gun nests west of Varennes, Cpl. Call was in a tank with an officer when half of the turret was knocked off by a direct artillery hit. Choked by gas from the high explosive shell, he left the tank and took cover in a shellhole 30 yards away. Seeing that the officer did not follow, and thinking that he might be alive, Cpl.
Donoghue, Timothy
b. March 17, 1825 d. March 19, 1908
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. His true name was Timothy Donahue. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company B, 69th New York Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on December 13, 1862 at Fredericksburg, Virginia. His citation reads "Voluntarily carried a wounded officer off the field from between the lines; while doing this he was himself wounded."
Bayes, Nora
b. 1880 d. March 19, 1928
Comedienne, Singer, Songwriter. She is best remembered for introducing George M. Cohan's song, "Over There" during World War I, and for co-writing "Shine On, Harvest Moon" (1903). She was born Dora or Leonora Goldberg (her name was possibly a fabrication that she used with reporters) in Joliet, Illinois, changing her name to Nora Bates when she decided upon a stage career.
McConnell, James Rogers
b. March 14, 1887 d. March 19, 1917
Famed combat pilot of the First World War. A native of Chicago, he became a member of the renowned Lafayette Escadrille of American volunteers. After graduating from the Haverford School in Pennsylvania, he entered theUniversity of Virginia in 1907. He spent two years in the College and a year in the Law School, withdrawing from his studies in the spring of 1910.
Lambert, William Carpenter
b. August 18, 1894 d. March 19, 1982
World War I American Fighter Ace. With 22 officially confirmed air combat victories in the First World War, Lambert was the second highest scoring American "ace" of that conflict. Because he spent the entire war in a British uniform, flying with the famed No. 24 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps, his victory total is almost always omitted when lists of American aces are compiled. His combat victory total was second only to Edward V. Rickenbacker's 26.
Reece, Brazilla Carroll
b. December 22, 1889 d. March 19, 1961
US Congressman. Elected to represent Tennessee's 1st District in the United States House of Representatives, serving first from 1921 to 1931, then from 1933 to 1947, and finally from 1951 until his death in officer in 1961. He had served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1946 to 1948. When he died, his widow, Louise Goff Reece, succeeded him in Congress and finished out his term.
Ray, David Robert
b. February 14, 1945 d. March 19, 1969
Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was born on February 14, 1945, at McMinnville, Tennessee. He graduated in 1963 from McMinnville High School, having achieved Boys State. For three years he attended the University of Tennessee but quit to enlist in the United States Navy in March 28, 1966. After subsequent training, he served on the USS HAVINN and then at the Naval Hospital Long Beach, California. In May 1968 he requested a tour of duty with the United States Marines.
Ingram, Luther
b. November 30, 1944 d. March 19, 2007
Singer, Composer. Born in Jackson, Tennessee, he is best known for the 1972 song "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want To Be Right". He also co-wrote the song "Respect Yourself" which was a hit for The Staple Singers in 1971. Ingram's other notable songs include "I'll Be Your Shelter (In Time Of Storm)", "Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One)" and "Always". He also appeared in the films "Wattstax", (1973), "Only the Strong Survive", (2002).
Williams, Dewey
b. February 5, 1916 d. March 19, 2000
Major League Baseball Player. A backup catcher, he played for the Chicago Cubs from 1944 to 1947 and the Cincinnati Reds in 1948. The right-handed hitter batted .240 in 79 games with 27 runs batted in during his first season. He was hitless in two at-bats in the 1945 World Series, won by the Detroit Tigers in seven games. For his career, he hit .233 with three homers and 37 RBIs.
Peters, Henry Carlton
b. February 29, 1840 d. March 19, 1923
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Served as a Private in Company B, 47th Ohio Infantry. He was a member of the volunteers that attempted to run Confederate batteries with a steam tug and two barges loaded with ammunition stores at the Battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi on May 3, 1863.
Rhodes, Speck (Gilbert R.)
b. July 16, 1915 d. March 19, 2000
Formed a comedy duo with Tex Summey "cousin Jodie" and was a comic actor and musician on The Porter Wagoner Show.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Died On This Date: Mar 18
McGee, William D.
d. March 18, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he served in the United States Army during World War II as a Private First Class, United States Army Medical Detachment, 304th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division. On March 18, 1945, he was a medical aid man accompanying his unit during a night crossing of the Moselle River near Mulheim, Germany. Two soldiers of the advancing assault wave detonated mines on the east bank of the river.
Lau, Charlie
b. April 12, 1933 d. March 18, 1984
Major League Baseball Player. Also spelled "Charley." He was a catcher for eleven seasons with the Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Athletics. His best year occured in 1964 when he had a season high 73 hits. In a career 527 games, Lau had 298 hits with a lifetime .255 batting average. After retiring as a player, Lau coached with the Orioles, Royals, Yankees and White Sox and was regarded as one of the best hitting instructors during the 1970's.
Phillips, John
b. August 30, 1935 d. March 18, 2001
Musician and Songwriter. He was the principal songwriter for the 1960s pop group, the Mamas and the Papas. He penned "California Dreaming" and other hits such as "I Saw Her Again Last Night" and "Creeque Alley." In 1966 the band won a Grammy for best contemporary group performance for the single "Monday, Monday." Phillips also wrote for other groups, including the Grateful Dead, the Beach Boys and Scott MacKenzie. Prior to entering the hospital, Phillips had completed work on a solo album.
Mathis, Jack Warren
b. September 25, 1921 d. March 18, 1943
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Mathis served as a First Lieutenant, United States Army Air Corps, 359th Bomber Squadron, 303d Bomber Group. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service Over Vegesack, Germany, on March 18, 1943. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy over Vegesack, Germany, on 18 March 1943. 1st Lt. Mathis, as leading bombardier of his squadron, flying through intense.
Bulova, Arde
b. October 24, 1889 d. March 18, 1958
Watchmaker.
Keenan, John
b. 1833 d. March 18, 1906
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private, in Company B, 8th US Cavalry. During hostile Apache Indian marauding in Arizona Territory from August to October, 1868, Private Keenan was a member of a scout patrol tasked with responding to secure settlers property and livestock. During this period, he was frequently attacked, ambushed or sniped at from hidden ravines, but remained dedicated to his duties of around-the-clock security for the territory.
Olcott, Chauncey (Chancellor John)
b. July 21, 1858 d. March 18, 1932
American singer, songwriter, and stage star. Considered the quintessential Irish tenor, he was born in Buffalo, New York, and attended public and parochial schools there. After making his debut singing sentimental ballads on the stage of Buffalo's Academy of Music, he toured in minstrel shows, then appeared in Denman Thompson's "The Old Homestead" (a staple of touring theatre in those days) and made his New York debut with Lillian Russell's Opera Company in "Pepita."
Wilson, John Alfred
b. July 25, 1832 d. March 18, 1904
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as Private in Company C, 21st Ohio Infantry and a member of the Andrews Raiders. In April 1862, he was one of the 22 men which included 2 civilians who penetrated nearly 200 miles south into Confederate enemy territory. There they captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta. For bravery in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Hayden, David Ephraim
b. October 2, 1897 d. March 18, 1974
World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Hayden served as a Hospital Apprentice First Class, United States Navy, serving with the 2d Battalion, 6th Regiment, United States Marine Corps. He was awarded his medal for service at Thiaucourt, France, on September 15, 1918, during World War I. His ciatation reads-For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. During the advance, when Cpl. Creed was mortally wounded while crossing an open field.
Earp, Morgan
b. April 24, 1851 d. March 18, 1882
U.S. Deputy Marshall best known for the gunfight with Ike Clanton's gang at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. Morgan Earp was born April 24, 1851 in Marian County, Iowa. The youngest of "Fighting Earps." His father moved the family, to San Bernardino, California in 1864. He married Luisa Houston in Dodge City in 1875. They lived in Butte, Montana until 1879. Morgan moved to Tombstone, Arizona in January 1880 and worked as a shotgun messenger for Wells Fargo.
Herndon, William H.
b. 1819 d. March 18, 1891
Abraham Lincoln's law partner before Lincoln became president.
Dunn, William
b. April 28, 1834 d. March 18, 1902
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Quartermaster in the Union Navy on board the "USS Monadnock". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in action during several attacks on Fort Fisher, North Carolina on December 24 and 25, 1864, and 13, 14, and January 13 to 15, 1865. His citation reads "With his ship anchored well inshore to insure perfect range against the severe fire of rebel guns, Dunn continued his duties when the vessel was at anchor.
Howard, James Howell
b. April 8, 1913 d. March 18, 1995
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Air Corps. He was awarded his medal for service over Oschersleben, Germany, on January 11, 1944, during World War II. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Oschersleben, Germany, on 11 January 1944. On that day Col. Howard was the leader of a group of P51 aircraft providing support for a heavy bomber.
Bánky, Vilma
b. January 9, 1898 d. March 18, 1991
Actress. Born Konsics Bánky Vilma in Nagydorog near Budapest Hungary. Her father was a bureau chief under the Franz Josef Austro-Hungarian Empire. She was raised and educated in Budapest and had 2 younger siblings-a brother, Guyla and a sister, Agnes. Renown for her beauty and grace her friends suggested she take up acting. A Hungarian director, Bela Balogh, immediately cast her in "Im Letzten Augenblick" in 1920. She appeared in over 12 films before being discovered in 1925.
d. March 18, 1945
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he served in the United States Army during World War II as a Private First Class, United States Army Medical Detachment, 304th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division. On March 18, 1945, he was a medical aid man accompanying his unit during a night crossing of the Moselle River near Mulheim, Germany. Two soldiers of the advancing assault wave detonated mines on the east bank of the river.
Lau, Charlie
b. April 12, 1933 d. March 18, 1984
Major League Baseball Player. Also spelled "Charley." He was a catcher for eleven seasons with the Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Athletics. His best year occured in 1964 when he had a season high 73 hits. In a career 527 games, Lau had 298 hits with a lifetime .255 batting average. After retiring as a player, Lau coached with the Orioles, Royals, Yankees and White Sox and was regarded as one of the best hitting instructors during the 1970's.
Phillips, John
b. August 30, 1935 d. March 18, 2001
Musician and Songwriter. He was the principal songwriter for the 1960s pop group, the Mamas and the Papas. He penned "California Dreaming" and other hits such as "I Saw Her Again Last Night" and "Creeque Alley." In 1966 the band won a Grammy for best contemporary group performance for the single "Monday, Monday." Phillips also wrote for other groups, including the Grateful Dead, the Beach Boys and Scott MacKenzie. Prior to entering the hospital, Phillips had completed work on a solo album.
Mathis, Jack Warren
b. September 25, 1921 d. March 18, 1943
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Mathis served as a First Lieutenant, United States Army Air Corps, 359th Bomber Squadron, 303d Bomber Group. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service Over Vegesack, Germany, on March 18, 1943. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy over Vegesack, Germany, on 18 March 1943. 1st Lt. Mathis, as leading bombardier of his squadron, flying through intense.
Bulova, Arde
b. October 24, 1889 d. March 18, 1958
Watchmaker.
Keenan, John
b. 1833 d. March 18, 1906
Indian Wars Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private, in Company B, 8th US Cavalry. During hostile Apache Indian marauding in Arizona Territory from August to October, 1868, Private Keenan was a member of a scout patrol tasked with responding to secure settlers property and livestock. During this period, he was frequently attacked, ambushed or sniped at from hidden ravines, but remained dedicated to his duties of around-the-clock security for the territory.
Olcott, Chauncey (Chancellor John)
b. July 21, 1858 d. March 18, 1932
American singer, songwriter, and stage star. Considered the quintessential Irish tenor, he was born in Buffalo, New York, and attended public and parochial schools there. After making his debut singing sentimental ballads on the stage of Buffalo's Academy of Music, he toured in minstrel shows, then appeared in Denman Thompson's "The Old Homestead" (a staple of touring theatre in those days) and made his New York debut with Lillian Russell's Opera Company in "Pepita."
Wilson, John Alfred
b. July 25, 1832 d. March 18, 1904
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as Private in Company C, 21st Ohio Infantry and a member of the Andrews Raiders. In April 1862, he was one of the 22 men which included 2 civilians who penetrated nearly 200 miles south into Confederate enemy territory. There they captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Georgia in an attempt to destroy the bridges and track between Chattanooga and Atlanta. For bravery in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Hayden, David Ephraim
b. October 2, 1897 d. March 18, 1974
World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Hayden served as a Hospital Apprentice First Class, United States Navy, serving with the 2d Battalion, 6th Regiment, United States Marine Corps. He was awarded his medal for service at Thiaucourt, France, on September 15, 1918, during World War I. His ciatation reads-For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. During the advance, when Cpl. Creed was mortally wounded while crossing an open field.
Earp, Morgan
b. April 24, 1851 d. March 18, 1882
U.S. Deputy Marshall best known for the gunfight with Ike Clanton's gang at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. Morgan Earp was born April 24, 1851 in Marian County, Iowa. The youngest of "Fighting Earps." His father moved the family, to San Bernardino, California in 1864. He married Luisa Houston in Dodge City in 1875. They lived in Butte, Montana until 1879. Morgan moved to Tombstone, Arizona in January 1880 and worked as a shotgun messenger for Wells Fargo.
Herndon, William H.
b. 1819 d. March 18, 1891
Abraham Lincoln's law partner before Lincoln became president.
Dunn, William
b. April 28, 1834 d. March 18, 1902
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Quartermaster in the Union Navy on board the "USS Monadnock". He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery in action during several attacks on Fort Fisher, North Carolina on December 24 and 25, 1864, and 13, 14, and January 13 to 15, 1865. His citation reads "With his ship anchored well inshore to insure perfect range against the severe fire of rebel guns, Dunn continued his duties when the vessel was at anchor.
Howard, James Howell
b. April 8, 1913 d. March 18, 1995
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Air Corps. He was awarded his medal for service over Oschersleben, Germany, on January 11, 1944, during World War II. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with the enemy near Oschersleben, Germany, on 11 January 1944. On that day Col. Howard was the leader of a group of P51 aircraft providing support for a heavy bomber.
Bánky, Vilma
b. January 9, 1898 d. March 18, 1991
Actress. Born Konsics Bánky Vilma in Nagydorog near Budapest Hungary. Her father was a bureau chief under the Franz Josef Austro-Hungarian Empire. She was raised and educated in Budapest and had 2 younger siblings-a brother, Guyla and a sister, Agnes. Renown for her beauty and grace her friends suggested she take up acting. A Hungarian director, Bela Balogh, immediately cast her in "Im Letzten Augenblick" in 1920. She appeared in over 12 films before being discovered in 1925.
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Hayes, Helen
b. October 10, 1900 d. March 17, 1993
Legendary Actress. She was known as the Fist Lady of American Theater. She starting acting at the age of 5 when her mother, Essie, an aspiring actress herself, had her try out for a part. By age 8 she was in her first Broadway play as 'Prince Charles' in "The Royal Family" after being given her big break by Lew Fields. She was in theater off and on until she was diagnosed as being allergic to backstage dust in 1971 and retired from the stage, but not from films and TV.
Cassini, Oleg
b. April 11, 1913 d. March 17, 2006
Fashion Designer. Famous for the outfits he designed for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. A Hollywood costume designer, who was married to actress Gene Tierney for ten years, and dated Grace Kelly. Oleg Cassini was born Oleg Loiewski in Paris, France, of Russian parents in 1913.
Lantz, Gracie
b. November 7, 1903 d. March 17, 1992Actress. She was the voice of cartoon character "Woody Woodpecker," which was created by her husband, Walter Lantz.
Mustafa, Domenico
b. April 16, 1829 d. March 17, 1912
Opera Singer, Composer. He was a soprano (and a castrato) at the Capella Sistina, and he was particularly admired for his performances of Handelian music. He was also a composer - among his works were the famous "Miserere" and "Tus es Petrus secundum magnum". Admitted to the Capella Sistina in Rome as a chorister in 1848, he soon became famous for his singing, intelligence and gifts as a composer. In 1855 he made his debut as a composer in "Miserere" for six voices, with high acclaim.
Allen, Fred
b. May 31, 1894 d. March 17, 1956
Radio Entertainer, Actor. Born John Florence Sullivan on May 31, 1894, Fred Allen began his career in vaudeville before becoming one of radio's most original and admired comedians. Allen began his radio career on October 23, 1932, starring on The Linit Bath Club Revue. By 1934, Allen was starring on Town Hall Tonight, a one-hour show which featured Allen examining current events and interviewing unusual guests.
Devore, Edward Allen
b. June 15, 1947 d. March 17, 1968
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Army during the War in Viet Nam as a Specialist Fourth Class in Company B, 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Saigon, in the Republic of Vietnam on March 17, 1968. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c.
King, Charles
b. October 12, 1844 d. March 17, 1933
United States Army Officer, Historian, Author. He was from a distinguished family which included his great grandfather Rufus King, a signer of the United States Constitution, grandfather Charles King, president of Columbia College (now university), and father Rufus King, a graduate of the United States Military Academy and a Union Major General during the Civil War. Charles King himself graduated from the Military Academy in 1866. He served as a Lieutenant in the 5th United States. Cavalry.
Candini, Milo
b. August 3, 1917 d. March 17, 1998
Major League Baseball Player. The pitcher spent eight years in the big leagues with the Washington Senators (1943 to 1944 and 1946 to 1949) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1950 to 1951). He was in the New York Yankees' system, but they traded him with second baseman Gerry Priddy on Jan. 29, 1943 to the Senators for pitcher Bill Zuber and cash. The right-hander won his seven decisions in 1943, when he had an 11-7 record with a 2.49 earned run average.
Oates, Lawrence
b. March 17, 1880 d. March 17, 1912
English Explorer. He served with his regiment in Ireland, then in Egypt, where he became captain, and later in India. Oates volunteered to join the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913 (leader Robert Falcon Scott), and was placed in charge of the nineteen ponies. Setting out from Hut Point in November 1911, the Polar and support parties reached the foot of the Beardmore Glacier in December, 1911. Here the remaining ponies were shot and the dog teams sent back.
Mitchell, Alexander H.
b. November 13, 1840 d. March 17, 1913
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was serving as a First Lieutenant in Company A, 105th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry at Spotsylvania, Virginia, on May 12, 1864 when he earned his Medal. His citation reads: Capture of flag of 18th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), in a personal encounter with the color bearer. His Medal was awarded March 27, 1890. He later rose to the rank of Captain.
Reynolds, Malvina
b. August 23, 1900 d. March 17, 1978
Singer, songwriter. She and her brother grew up playing the violin. She married high-school sweetheart William "Bud" Reynolds in 1934. During the Depression she was a social worker and wrote columns for the "People's World." When the United States entered World War II she worked on an assembly line at a bomb factory. Following her father's death, she and Bud inherited a tailor shop in Long Beach, California, where she would meet folk singers and songwriters such as Pete Seeger.
Harnden, Henry
b. March 4, 1823 d. March 17, 1900
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Became lieutenant colonel of the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry. In May 1865 he led one of the parties pursuing fleeing Confederate President Jefferson Davis, being in on the capture May 10, 1865 near Irwinsville, Ga. He was brevetted brigadier general March 13, 1865.
Lenoire, Rosetta
b. August 8, 1911 d. March 17, 2002
Television and movie actress. Born Rosetta Olive Barton. Goddaughter of famed Tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. She was in the landmark all-black version of "Macbeth," directed by Orson Welles in the 1930s. Former president Bill Clinton presented Lenoire with the National Medal of the Arts in 1999. Appeared in the movies "Moscow on the Hudson" (1984), "Brewster's Millions" (1985), and the TV series "Family Matters" (1989 to 1997), in which she played the role of Estelle 'Mother' Winslow.
Doppler, Christian Andreas
b. November 29, 1803 d. March 17, 1853
Scientist. A physicist and mathematician, he developed the theory of the Doppler Effect, that sound waves from a moving source would be compressed or expanded, or that the frequency would change.
Gautt, Prentice
b. February 8, 1938 d. March 17, 2005
Professional Football Player. Gautt was an outstanding running back at the University of Oklahoma where he had accepted the challenge of becoming the first African-American to play for the "Sooners". During his collegiate career, he earned two-time All-Big Eight and Academic All-American honors. Gautt had been an All-State running back at Oklahoma City's Douglass High School and had played in Oklahoma's first integrated football game his senior year.
Meyer, Ray
b. December 18, 1913 d. March 17, 2006
Sports Figure. Legendary basketball coach of DePaul University, he was born in Chicago and graduated from Notre Dame in 1938 where he was a two-time basketball team captain. Was the head basketball coach for DePaul from 1942 to 1984. His career included 37 winning seasons of which 12 seasons had 20 wins or more and he took his teams to 21 post-season appearances. Led DePaul to the NCAA Final Four playoffs in 1985. His 724 career victories and 354 losses place him in the top 20 coaches of NCAA.
b. October 10, 1900 d. March 17, 1993
Legendary Actress. She was known as the Fist Lady of American Theater. She starting acting at the age of 5 when her mother, Essie, an aspiring actress herself, had her try out for a part. By age 8 she was in her first Broadway play as 'Prince Charles' in "The Royal Family" after being given her big break by Lew Fields. She was in theater off and on until she was diagnosed as being allergic to backstage dust in 1971 and retired from the stage, but not from films and TV.
Cassini, Oleg
b. April 11, 1913 d. March 17, 2006
Fashion Designer. Famous for the outfits he designed for First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. A Hollywood costume designer, who was married to actress Gene Tierney for ten years, and dated Grace Kelly. Oleg Cassini was born Oleg Loiewski in Paris, France, of Russian parents in 1913.
Lantz, Gracie
b. November 7, 1903 d. March 17, 1992Actress. She was the voice of cartoon character "Woody Woodpecker," which was created by her husband, Walter Lantz.
Mustafa, Domenico
b. April 16, 1829 d. March 17, 1912
Opera Singer, Composer. He was a soprano (and a castrato) at the Capella Sistina, and he was particularly admired for his performances of Handelian music. He was also a composer - among his works were the famous "Miserere" and "Tus es Petrus secundum magnum". Admitted to the Capella Sistina in Rome as a chorister in 1848, he soon became famous for his singing, intelligence and gifts as a composer. In 1855 he made his debut as a composer in "Miserere" for six voices, with high acclaim.
Allen, Fred
b. May 31, 1894 d. March 17, 1956
Radio Entertainer, Actor. Born John Florence Sullivan on May 31, 1894, Fred Allen began his career in vaudeville before becoming one of radio's most original and admired comedians. Allen began his radio career on October 23, 1932, starring on The Linit Bath Club Revue. By 1934, Allen was starring on Town Hall Tonight, a one-hour show which featured Allen examining current events and interviewing unusual guests.
Devore, Edward Allen
b. June 15, 1947 d. March 17, 1968
Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the United States Army during the War in Viet Nam as a Specialist Fourth Class in Company B, 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery near Saigon, in the Republic of Vietnam on March 17, 1968. His citation reads "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c.
King, Charles
b. October 12, 1844 d. March 17, 1933
United States Army Officer, Historian, Author. He was from a distinguished family which included his great grandfather Rufus King, a signer of the United States Constitution, grandfather Charles King, president of Columbia College (now university), and father Rufus King, a graduate of the United States Military Academy and a Union Major General during the Civil War. Charles King himself graduated from the Military Academy in 1866. He served as a Lieutenant in the 5th United States. Cavalry.
Candini, Milo
b. August 3, 1917 d. March 17, 1998
Major League Baseball Player. The pitcher spent eight years in the big leagues with the Washington Senators (1943 to 1944 and 1946 to 1949) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1950 to 1951). He was in the New York Yankees' system, but they traded him with second baseman Gerry Priddy on Jan. 29, 1943 to the Senators for pitcher Bill Zuber and cash. The right-hander won his seven decisions in 1943, when he had an 11-7 record with a 2.49 earned run average.
Oates, Lawrence
b. March 17, 1880 d. March 17, 1912
English Explorer. He served with his regiment in Ireland, then in Egypt, where he became captain, and later in India. Oates volunteered to join the British Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913 (leader Robert Falcon Scott), and was placed in charge of the nineteen ponies. Setting out from Hut Point in November 1911, the Polar and support parties reached the foot of the Beardmore Glacier in December, 1911. Here the remaining ponies were shot and the dog teams sent back.
Mitchell, Alexander H.
b. November 13, 1840 d. March 17, 1913
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was serving as a First Lieutenant in Company A, 105th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry at Spotsylvania, Virginia, on May 12, 1864 when he earned his Medal. His citation reads: Capture of flag of 18th North Carolina Infantry (C.S.A.), in a personal encounter with the color bearer. His Medal was awarded March 27, 1890. He later rose to the rank of Captain.
Reynolds, Malvina
b. August 23, 1900 d. March 17, 1978
Singer, songwriter. She and her brother grew up playing the violin. She married high-school sweetheart William "Bud" Reynolds in 1934. During the Depression she was a social worker and wrote columns for the "People's World." When the United States entered World War II she worked on an assembly line at a bomb factory. Following her father's death, she and Bud inherited a tailor shop in Long Beach, California, where she would meet folk singers and songwriters such as Pete Seeger.
Harnden, Henry
b. March 4, 1823 d. March 17, 1900
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. Became lieutenant colonel of the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry. In May 1865 he led one of the parties pursuing fleeing Confederate President Jefferson Davis, being in on the capture May 10, 1865 near Irwinsville, Ga. He was brevetted brigadier general March 13, 1865.
Lenoire, Rosetta
b. August 8, 1911 d. March 17, 2002
Television and movie actress. Born Rosetta Olive Barton. Goddaughter of famed Tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. She was in the landmark all-black version of "Macbeth," directed by Orson Welles in the 1930s. Former president Bill Clinton presented Lenoire with the National Medal of the Arts in 1999. Appeared in the movies "Moscow on the Hudson" (1984), "Brewster's Millions" (1985), and the TV series "Family Matters" (1989 to 1997), in which she played the role of Estelle 'Mother' Winslow.
Doppler, Christian Andreas
b. November 29, 1803 d. March 17, 1853
Scientist. A physicist and mathematician, he developed the theory of the Doppler Effect, that sound waves from a moving source would be compressed or expanded, or that the frequency would change.
Gautt, Prentice
b. February 8, 1938 d. March 17, 2005
Professional Football Player. Gautt was an outstanding running back at the University of Oklahoma where he had accepted the challenge of becoming the first African-American to play for the "Sooners". During his collegiate career, he earned two-time All-Big Eight and Academic All-American honors. Gautt had been an All-State running back at Oklahoma City's Douglass High School and had played in Oklahoma's first integrated football game his senior year.
Meyer, Ray
b. December 18, 1913 d. March 17, 2006
Sports Figure. Legendary basketball coach of DePaul University, he was born in Chicago and graduated from Notre Dame in 1938 where he was a two-time basketball team captain. Was the head basketball coach for DePaul from 1942 to 1984. His career included 37 winning seasons of which 12 seasons had 20 wins or more and he took his teams to 21 post-season appearances. Led DePaul to the NCAA Final Four playoffs in 1985. His 724 career victories and 354 losses place him in the top 20 coaches of NCAA.
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