David RaskinAge: 92 composer who scored more than 100 films and 300 television shows. He's best known for the haunting theme song for the 1944 film Laura. Died: Los Angeles, Aug. 9, 2004Tony…
Jose CansecoBorn: July 2, 1964Baseball OF/DH AL Rookie of the Year in 1986 and MVP in 1988 with the Oakland A's; in 1988 he became the 1st player in MLB history with 40 HRs and 40 steals in a…
Harvey HaddixBorn: Sept. 18, 1925Baseball LHP pitched 12 perfect innings for Pittsburgh, but lost to Milwaukee in the 13th, 1-0 (May 26, 1959); won Game 7 of 1960 World Series.Died: Jan. 9,…
Julie HarrisactressBorn: 12/2/1925Birthplace: Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan Tony Award-winning stage, film and television actress who is one of Broadway's most respected actresses. Her stage roles…
Fred RogersAge: 74 host of the Emmy Award–winning children's show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. His gentle demeanor and comforting advice entertained millions of children during its 33-year…
Stephane MorinAge: 29 former NHL center who played five seasons for Quebec and Vancouver between 1989-94; collapsed and died while playing for the Berlin Capitals in a German League game; of…
Kermit RooseveltAge: 84 intelligence officer who directed the CIA's 1953 coup in Iran that ousted Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh from power. He was a grandson of Theodore Roosevelt and a…
Jimmy Witherspoonsinger Witherspoon combined elements of jazz and blues to create a deep, sophisticated sound. His career was overshadowed by the emergence of rock, but he enjoyed a comeback…
Ben Bagleyproducer Bagley produced several Off Broadway hits including The Shoestring Revue. In his “Revisited” series, he showcased recordings of obscure Broadway songs.Born: 1933Died:…
Frank ZamboniBorn: Jan. 16, 1901Mechanic, ice salesman and skating rink owner in Paramount, Calif. invented 1st ice-resurfacing machine in 1949; now there are very few skating rinks without…
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