April 14
Handel, George Friederic
b. February 23, 1685 d. April 14, 1759
One of the most prolific, successful, and revered composers and musicians who is considered one of the greatest composers of the baroque period, who enjoyed both public favor and royal patronage in his lifetime. Handel was an independent and strong-willed individual, and although he was approached several times by royal patrons to become their court composer, he was hesitant to professionally "settle down" until he was offered a position commensurate with the status he felt he deserved.
b. February 23, 1685 d. April 14, 1759
One of the most prolific, successful, and revered composers and musicians who is considered one of the greatest composers of the baroque period, who enjoyed both public favor and royal patronage in his lifetime. Handel was an independent and strong-willed individual, and although he was approached several times by royal patrons to become their court composer, he was hesitant to professionally "settle down" until he was offered a position commensurate with the status he felt he deserved.
Ives (Ivanhoe), Burl Icle
b. June 14, 1909 d. April 14, 1995
Actor, Folk Singer, Author. Over the course of a long and diverse show business career, this imposing 300 pound singer appeared in some 30 movies, a dozen Broadway productions and recorded over 100 albums while making countless radio and television appearances. He was born Burl Icle Ivanhoe in rural Jasper County, Illinois near the town of Hunt, one of seven children, his father a farmer. Cause of death: Mouth cancer.
b. June 14, 1909 d. April 14, 1995
Actor, Folk Singer, Author. Over the course of a long and diverse show business career, this imposing 300 pound singer appeared in some 30 movies, a dozen Broadway productions and recorded over 100 albums while making countless radio and television appearances. He was born Burl Icle Ivanhoe in rural Jasper County, Illinois near the town of Hunt, one of seven children, his father a farmer. Cause of death: Mouth cancer.
Ho, Don
b. August 13, 1930 d. April 14, 2007
Entertainer. Born Donald Tai Loy Ho, This native of Kakaako, Hawaii began a long and successful music career in his parent's Oahu bar after returning home from his service in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Soon the former high school football star, who before the Korean Conflict had worked in a pineapple cannery, developed a large local fan base. In the early 1960s he expanded his following by playing in local hotels. Cause of death: Heart failure
b. August 13, 1930 d. April 14, 2007
Entertainer. Born Donald Tai Loy Ho, This native of Kakaako, Hawaii began a long and successful music career in his parent's Oahu bar after returning home from his service in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Soon the former high school football star, who before the Korean Conflict had worked in a pineapple cannery, developed a large local fan base. In the early 1960s he expanded his following by playing in local hotels. Cause of death: Heart failure
Corby (Hansen), Ellen
b. June 3, 1911 d. April 14, 1999
Actress. She is best remembered for her role of ‘Esther "Grandma" Walton” in the television series, "The Waltons" (1972 to 1981). Born Ellen Hansen in Racine, Wisconsin, she grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and went to Hollywood in the early 1930s to start an acting career. Her career began with a small role in the film "Rafter Romance" (1933), and appeared in some five movies up to 1936, mostly unaccredited, when she took a nine-year break before returning in "Cornered" (1945).
b. June 3, 1911 d. April 14, 1999
Actress. She is best remembered for her role of ‘Esther "Grandma" Walton” in the television series, "The Waltons" (1972 to 1981). Born Ellen Hansen in Racine, Wisconsin, she grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and went to Hollywood in the early 1930s to start an acting career. Her career began with a small role in the film "Rafter Romance" (1933), and appeared in some five movies up to 1936, mostly unaccredited, when she took a nine-year break before returning in "Cornered" (1945).
Wire, Lester
b. September 3, 1888 d. April 14, 1958
Inventor of the electric traffic signal.
b. September 3, 1888 d. April 14, 1958
Inventor of the electric traffic signal.
March, Fredric
b. August 31, 1897 d. April 14, 1975
Actor. Considered one of the most gifted and beloved actors of his generation, he won Academy awards for Best Actor in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"(1932) and "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946). He also received much critical acclaim for his work in "The Barretts of Wimpole Street" (1934), "Les Miserables" (1935), "Anna Karenina" (1935), "Death of A Salesman" (1951), "The Desperate Hours" (1955), "The Bridges at Toko-ri" (1955) and "Inherit the Wind" (1960).
b. August 31, 1897 d. April 14, 1975
Actor. Considered one of the most gifted and beloved actors of his generation, he won Academy awards for Best Actor in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"(1932) and "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946). He also received much critical acclaim for his work in "The Barretts of Wimpole Street" (1934), "Les Miserables" (1935), "Anna Karenina" (1935), "Death of A Salesman" (1951), "The Desperate Hours" (1955), "The Bridges at Toko-ri" (1955) and "Inherit the Wind" (1960).
Meagher, John William
b. December 5, 1917 d. April 14, 1996
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was serving as a Technical Sergeant in Company E, 305th Infantry, 77th Infantry Division, United States Army, near Ozato, Okinawa, June 19, 1945, when he earned his Medal. His citation reads: He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. In the heat of the fight, he mounted an assault tank, and, with bullets splattering about him, designated targets to the gunner.
b. December 5, 1917 d. April 14, 1996
World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was serving as a Technical Sergeant in Company E, 305th Infantry, 77th Infantry Division, United States Army, near Ozato, Okinawa, June 19, 1945, when he earned his Medal. His citation reads: He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. In the heat of the fight, he mounted an assault tank, and, with bullets splattering about him, designated targets to the gunner.
Johnston Jr., Oliver Martin 'Ollie'
b. October 31, 1912 d. April 14, 2008
Animator. He was the last living member of the celebrated "Nine Old Men" of Disney animation team whose work set the standard by which all character animation is judged. He created the character of Bambi and worked on numerous other Disney films, such as "Pinocchio" (1940), "Bambi" (1942), "The Three Caballeros" (1944), "Cinderella" (1950), "Alice in Wonderland" (1951), "Lady and the Tramp" (1955), "Sleeping Beauty" (1959) ,"The Sword in the Stone" (1963), "Mary Poppins" (1964), "The Jungle Book".
b. October 31, 1912 d. April 14, 2008
Animator. He was the last living member of the celebrated "Nine Old Men" of Disney animation team whose work set the standard by which all character animation is judged. He created the character of Bambi and worked on numerous other Disney films, such as "Pinocchio" (1940), "Bambi" (1942), "The Three Caballeros" (1944), "Cinderella" (1950), "Alice in Wonderland" (1951), "Lady and the Tramp" (1955), "Sleeping Beauty" (1959) ,"The Sword in the Stone" (1963), "Mary Poppins" (1964), "The Jungle Book".
Woodbury, Eri Davidson
b. May 30, 1837 d. April 14, 1928
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Brevet Captain in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Sergeant in Company E, 1st Vermont Cavalry for action on October 19, 1864 at Cedar Creek, Virginia. His citation reads "During the regiment's charge when the enemy was in retreat, Sgt. Woodbury encountered four Confederate infantrymen retreating. He drew his saber and ordered them to surrender, overcoming by his determined actions their willingness to further.
b. May 30, 1837 d. April 14, 1928
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Brevet Captain in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Sergeant in Company E, 1st Vermont Cavalry for action on October 19, 1864 at Cedar Creek, Virginia. His citation reads "During the regiment's charge when the enemy was in retreat, Sgt. Woodbury encountered four Confederate infantrymen retreating. He drew his saber and ordered them to surrender, overcoming by his determined actions their willingness to further.
Carson, Rachel Louise
b. May 27, 1907 d. April 14, 1964
Biologist, Writer, Ecologist. The youngest of three children, Rachel grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania, where she credits her mother for instilling and nurturing a passion for nature. She graduated with honors from the Pennsylvania College for Women in 1929, and received her Masters in Marine Biology from Johns Hopkins University in 1932. After earning her degrees, she taught zoology at the University of Maryland, and then accepted a position with the US Bureau of Fisheries.
b. May 27, 1907 d. April 14, 1964
Biologist, Writer, Ecologist. The youngest of three children, Rachel grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania, where she credits her mother for instilling and nurturing a passion for nature. She graduated with honors from the Pennsylvania College for Women in 1929, and received her Masters in Marine Biology from Johns Hopkins University in 1932. After earning her degrees, she taught zoology at the University of Maryland, and then accepted a position with the US Bureau of Fisheries.
Paine, Halbert Eleazer
b. February 4, 1826 d. April 14, 1905
Civil War Union Brigadier General. He was born in Chardon, Ohio, and received a local education, graduating from Western Reserve College in 1845. He briefly worked as a schoolmaster in Mississippi, then returned to Ohio to study law; later in 1848, after being admitted to the bar, he would set up a practice in Cleveland. Interested in expanding his opportunities, he migrated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1857. Sharing the political goals of local attorney Carl Schurz, he worked as his law partner.
b. February 4, 1826 d. April 14, 1905
Civil War Union Brigadier General. He was born in Chardon, Ohio, and received a local education, graduating from Western Reserve College in 1845. He briefly worked as a schoolmaster in Mississippi, then returned to Ohio to study law; later in 1848, after being admitted to the bar, he would set up a practice in Cleveland. Interested in expanding his opportunities, he migrated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1857. Sharing the political goals of local attorney Carl Schurz, he worked as his law partner.
Hibson, Joseph C.
b. August 3, 1843 d. April 14, 1911
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company C, 48th New York Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on July 13,14 and 18, 1863 near Fort Wagner, South Carolina. His citation reads "While voluntarily performing picket duty under fire, 13 July 1863, was attacked and his surrender demanded, but he killed his assailant. The day following Hibson responded to a call for a volunteer to reconnoiter the enemy's position.
b. August 3, 1843 d. April 14, 1911
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Private in the Union Army in Company C, 48th New York Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action on July 13,14 and 18, 1863 near Fort Wagner, South Carolina. His citation reads "While voluntarily performing picket duty under fire, 13 July 1863, was attacked and his surrender demanded, but he killed his assailant. The day following Hibson responded to a call for a volunteer to reconnoiter the enemy's position.
Bruff, Joseph Goldsborough
b. October 2, 1804 d. April 14, 1889
Artist. Historian. In the 1840s, he worked for the United States Bureau of Topographical Engineers where he created many of the maps used by the United States government, including maps of battle sites from the war with Mexico. In 1849, he was among the "49ers" who headed west during the California Gold Rush. He was a captain of the Washington City and California Mining and Wagon Company. During the 1840s and 1850s, he kept extensive journals of his travels.
b. October 2, 1804 d. April 14, 1889
Artist. Historian. In the 1840s, he worked for the United States Bureau of Topographical Engineers where he created many of the maps used by the United States government, including maps of battle sites from the war with Mexico. In 1849, he was among the "49ers" who headed west during the California Gold Rush. He was a captain of the Washington City and California Mining and Wagon Company. During the 1840s and 1850s, he kept extensive journals of his travels.
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