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.