Today in History

Historical Events

1944 - Arnold Schoenberg's "Ode to Napoleon" premieres in NYC
1965 - The Beatles film promotional video clips for 5 of their songs at Twickenham Film Studios to provide to television outlets (in lieu of live appearances)
1989 - Pilots Union give up sympathy strike against Eastern Airlines
1991 - Brigham Young University quarterback Ty Detmer finishes NCAA career with record 4,031 yards passed in a season, and 15,031 yards for career
2003 - Presidents Cup Golf, Fancourt Hotel and CC: US and International team tie, 17-17; after 3 tied playoff holes between Tiger Woods and Ernie Els, captains and players decide Cup to be shared

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Famous Birthdays

1815 - William Dennison, American politician (US postmaster general, Governor of Ohio), born in Cincinnati, Ohio (d. 1882)
1917 - Hugh L'Etang, British medical writer and editor (The Pathology of Leadership; Ailing Leaders in Power: 1914-1994), born in England (d. 1996)
1941 - Alan Mullery, English soccer player (Fulham, Spurs), manager and pundit, born in London, England
1953 - Martin Kent, Australian cricket batsman (3 Tests, 2 x 50; 5 ODIs; WSC 3 x 100; Queensland), born in Mossman, Australia
1962 - Calvin Hayes, British drummer (Johnny Hates Jazz - "Turn Back the Clock"), born in London, England

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Famous Deaths

1932 - Percy Pitt, English composer (BBC), dies ...