1974 Death Henry Wadsworth, actor (Applause, Ceiling Zero), dies at 72 1972 Event "Applause" closes at Palace Theater New York City after 900 performances 1970 Event 24th Tony Awards: Borstal Boy and Applause win 1970 Event "Applause" opens at Palace Theater New York City for 900 performances 1970 Event Strouse, Adams, Comden and Green's musical "Applause," premieres in New York City 1902 Birthday Henry Wadsworth, born in Maysville, Kentucky, actor, Applause, Fast and Loose 1900 Birthday Helen Morgan, Riggins, U.S., singer and actress, Applause 1900 Birthday Helen Morgan, singer and actress, Applause, Frankie and Johnny 1897 Birthday Rouben Mamoulian, movie director/author, Mark of Zorro, Applause