Died On This Date

May 1
Jones, Spike (Lindley Armstrong) b. December 14, 1911 d. May 1, 1965Bandleader. He went from playing serious music both with and for other artists to starting his own band that featured: whistles, auto horns, and other noisemaking equipment. The group was called "Spike Jones and His City Slickers." The group recorded "Der Fuehrer's Face" during World War II and went on to do take-offs on established songs such as "Cocktails for Two." They also did the holiday song, "All I Want For Christmas is My Two Front Teeth." Cause of death: Emphysema.

Rounds, Lewis A.
b. June 7, 1843 d. May 1, 1916
Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Brevet Major in the Union Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor as a Private in Company D, 8th Ohio Infantry for action on May 12, 1864 at Spotsylvania, Virginia. His citation reads "Capture of flag."

Knowles, Warren Perley
b. August 19, 1908 d. May 1, 1993
Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Member of Wisconsin State Senate, 1941-1954, Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, 1954-1958, 1960-1962, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1964, Governor of Wisconsin, 1965-1971.

Tyler (Markowski), Tom (Vincent)
b. August 9, 1903 d. May 1, 1954
Western actor. He starred in more than 90 B-grade western films from the 1920's to the 1940's. Movies and TV Series: Captain Marvel in the movie series, "Adventures of Captain Marvel." Crossroad Avenger: 'The Adventures of the Tucson Kid' 1953, 'The Yellow Haired Kid' 1952, 'She Wore A Yellow Ribbon' 1949, The Dalton Gang' 1949, 'I Shot Jesse James' 1949, 'The Golden Eye' 1948, 'Cheyenne' 1947, 'Never Say Goodbye' 1948, 'The Phantom' 1943, 'Riders of the Rio Grande' 1943, ' Outlaws of Cherokee. Cause of death: Heart attack

Pell Jr., Philip
b. July 7, 1753 d. May 1, 1811
Continental Congressman. Served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He was a Member of the New York State Assembly from Westchester County, from 1779 to 1781, and 1783 to 1784. Also served as a Delegate to the Continental Congress from New York from 1788 to 1789.

Corbitt, Claude
b. July 21, 1915 d. May 1, 1978
Major League Baseball Player. The infielder had two hits in four at-bats for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945 but was sold to Cincinnati on March 18, 1946. He saw limited with the Reds the next three seasons. The most he played was 87 games in 1948, when he hit .256. The right-handed hitter had a career batting average of .243 with one homer.

Hager, Jim
b. August 30, 1941 d. May 1, 2008
Entertainer. He and his twin brother Jon were regulars on the TV series "Hee-Haw" from 1969 until 1986. They were known for their rapid delivery of cornball one-liners. Born and raised in the Chicago area, the Hagers formed a musical-comedy duo and appeared on a Chicago TV program for teens while they were still in high school. After Buck Owens saw one of their shows, he hired them as his opening act and later brought them into "Hee-Haw".

Gobin, John Peter Shindel
b. January 26, 1837 d. May 1, 1910
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. He entered his Civil War service as a 1st Lieutenant in Company F, 11th Pennsylvania (Three-Months) Volunteer Infantry. Promoted to Captain of Company C, 47th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, he participated in the capture of Jacksonville, Florida and capture of the Confederate War Steamer "Governor Milton" (the only steamer captured by infantry during the war). He fought with his unit at the Battle of Pocataligo, South Carolina, in the Red River.

Devereux, Henry K.
b. October 10, 1859 d. May 1, 1932
He was the drummer boy model in Archibald Willard's painting SPIRIT OF `76.He made his greatest contributions to harness racing. He invested in horses, winning over 3,000 cups and ribbons and accumulated 14 records. In 1895 he organized the Gentlemen's Driving Club of Cleveland, which competed with other clubs, professionalizing the sport and focusing attention on Cleveland.

Newton, John
b. August 25, 1822 d. May 1, 1895
Civil War Union Major General. West Point Class of 1842. I Corps Commander

Coulter, Ernest Kent
b. November 14, 1871 d. May 1, 1952
Social Reformer. The founder of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America in 1904, he was also a celebrated Welfare Activist, Journalist, Lecturer and Author as well as a major advocate of Children's rights founding the Children's Court of New York.

Watson, Douglass
b. February 24, 1921 d. May 1, 1989
Actor. Born Larkin Douglass Watson III in Jackson, Georgia, in 1921, he served in the United States Army during World War II before turning to acting. During the war he was honored with the Distinguished Flying Cross and 2 Purple Hearts. Best remembered for his roles on the television soap operas, "Another World" (1974-1989), as Mackenzie 'Mac' Cory', "Love Of Life" (1972-1973), as Dr. Lloyd Phillips, "Search For Tomorrow" (1967-1968), as Walter Haskins, and "Moment Of Truth" (1965).