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Lean, Davidb. March 25, 1908 d. April 16, 1991
"Motion Picture Director. His directing credits include "In Which We Serve', "Great Expectations", "Oliver Twist", "Bridge on the River Kwai" and "Lawrence of Arabia".
Ingalls, George Alan
b. March 9, 1946 d. April 16, 1967
Vietnam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a Specialist Fourth Class with the U.S. Army, Company A, 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism at Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam, April 16, 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. Sp4c. Ingalls, a member of Company A.
Urich, Robert
b. December 19, 1946 d. April 16, 2002
Actor. Born Robert Michael Urich in Toronto, Ohio, he was an athlete in high school, and won a football scholarship to Florida State University where he earned a BA in communications. He then transferred to Michigan State where he earned an MA in broadcast research. He debuted as a television actor in 1972 with a guest role on the series ‘The FBI.' Other bit roles followed until he broke out with the continuing character of Jim Street in the 1975 – 1976 season of ‘SWAT.' Cause of death: Cancer.
Ellison, Ralph Waldo
b. March 1, 1913 d. April 16, 1994
Author and Educator. He is best known for his novel, Invisible Man, which won the National Book Award in 1953. He is included in the group of great African-American authors of the 20th Century which includes Langston Hughes, Richard Wright and James Baldwin. Invisible Man is considered by some to be the most significant American novel since World War II and has been called the Moby Dick of the 20th century. The unnamed narrator of the book moves from a frontier belief in freedom and harmony.
Ray, Don
d. April 16, 2005
Musician. He was a composer for music for television, creating music and themes for such shows as “G.E. Theater”, “Playhouse 90”, “Twilight Zone”, “Rawhide”, “Gunsmoke”, “Wild Wild West”, “Gilligan's Island”, and “Hawaii Five-O”. He received an Emmy nomination in 1974 for best dramatic score.
McDaniel, Wahoo
b. June 19, 1938 d. April 16, 2002
Former pro football player who became one of wrestling's most flamboyant figures. He was a standout linebacker at the University of Oklahoma and played professionally for eight years. Capitalizing on his stardom from the gridiron, he became one of the country's most popular and beloved wrestlers. Fiercely proud of his Chickasaw Indian heritage, he always entered the ring with his trademark feather headdress. Cause of death: Kidney failure/diabetes.
Ferber, Edna
b. August 15, 1885 d. April 16, 1968
American writer. Her first best-selling novel "So Big" (1924) won a Pulitzer Prize and was filmed in 1933. "Show Boat" (1926) was turned into a stage musical by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II, first produced on stage in 1927 and filmed in 1936 and 1951. "Cimarron" (1929) was filmed in 1931 and 1960 (the 1931 version was the only Western movie to win a Best Picture Oscar until 1992's "Unforgiven"). Other novels include "Come and Get It" (1935), "Saratoga Trunk" (1941), and "Giant" (1952).
Brand, Neville
b. August 13, 1920 d. April 16, 1992
Actor, Military Figure. Born in Griswold, Iowa, prior to his acting career he served as a Sergeant in the 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division and received the Silver Star Medal during World War II. After the war, he worked on US Army Signal Corps films, enrolled at the American Theater Wing, New York in 1946 and worked on Broadway. He recolated to Hollywood and started his big screen career in "D.O.A." (1950), as a henchman named Chester. His other film credits included "Stalag 17".
Haskin, Byron
b. April 22, 1899 d. April 16, 1984
Motion Picture Director. He was born in Portland (Oregon) and died in Montecito (California). He began his career in the 20's as cinematographer and debuted as director in 1927. He is fondly remembered for his sci-films pictures such as "The War of the Worlds" (1953), "Conquest of Space" (1955), "From the Earth to the Moon" (1958) and "Robinson Crusoe in Mars" (1967). But he also directed another classic films as "The Naked Jungle" (1954), "Treasure Island" (1950), and "His Majesty O'Keefe" (1954).
Jarvis, Graham P.
b. August 25, 1930 d. April 16, 2003
Actor. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Jarvis is best known for his many films, television roles, including, 'Fame' "Making The Grade' 'The Guiding Light.' He also appeared in the films, "Trial By Jury" (1994), "Son In Law" (1993), "The Journeyman Project" (1992), "Misery" (1990), "Do You Known The Muffin Man?" (1989), "Parents" (1989), "Tough Guys" (1986), "Vanishing Act" (1986), "Mischief"(1985), "Carpool" (1983), "Mr. Mom" (1983), "The Amateur" (1981), and "The Prophecy" (1979).
Clay, Lucius
b. April 23, 1897 d. April 16, 1978
United States Army General. He served as Military Governor of the American Zone in Germany, and as commander of United States Forces in Europe. He organized and directed the 1948-1949 Berlin Airlift.
Canales, Laura
b. August 19, 1954 d. April 16, 2005
Singer, grande dame of Tejano music. Born in Kingsville, Texas, she was the first widely popular female singer in the male-dominated world of Tejano music. Made her recording debut in 1973 with Los Unicos, then joined El Conjunto Bernal for a brief period. Her first regional hit was Midnight Blue recorded with The Snowballs. Her 1977 album ranked 10th on Billboard's "Hot Latin" chart. Her 1990 album "No Regrets" stayed on the charts for 13 weeks.
Brady, Scott
b. September 13, 1924 d. April 16, 1985
Actor. Born Gerard Kenneth Tierney in Brooklyn, New York. Brother of actors Lawrence Tierney and Ed Tracy. He served in the Navy during World War II, where he was a Navy boxing champion. He was a lumberjack early in life before taking up acting. Brady took drama classes, appearing in his first film, "Canon City," in 1948. He usually played the tough guy roles as in the films, "He Walked by Night" and "Johnny Guitar." He appeared regularly on the 1970s TV cop show, "Police Story." Cause of death: Emphysema.
Markham, Tommy 'Porkchop'
b. February 7, 1941 d. April 16, 1993
Musician. Drummer for Conway Twitty for 31 years. He also co-wrote the lyrics for some of Conway's songs. His marker is a large, flat, black marble stone with etched picture of "Chops" playing the drums and the inscription "Playing in the big band now." Cause of death: Complications of diabetes.
Coody, William Shorey
b. 1806 d. April 16, 1849
Native American figure. After the removal of the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears march, he wrote the Constitution for the Cherokee government. "An Act of Union," as the new Constitution was called, was to bring together the Eastern and Western bands of the Cherokee. He served as President of the Senate of the Cherokee Nation's first Council.
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